A set of logs run on a well will usually mean different things to different
people. Let us examine the questions asked–and/or answers sought
by a variety of people.
The Geologist:
The Geologist may ask:
'' What depths are the formation tops?
'' Is the environment suitable for accumulation of Hydrocarbons?
'' Is there evidence of Hydrocarbon in this well?
'' What type of Hydrocarbon?
'' Are Hydrocarbons present in commercial quantities?
'' How good a well is ti?
'' What are the reserves?
'' Could the formation be commercial in an offset well?
The Geophysicist:
As a Geophysicist what do you look for?
'' Are the tops where you predicted?
'' Are the potential zones porous as you have assumed from seismic data?
'' What does a synthetic seismic section show?
The Drilling Engineer:
" What is the hole volume for cementing?
" Are there any Key-Seats or severe Dog-legs in the well?
" Where can you get a good packer seat for testing?
" Where is the best place to set a Whipstock?
The Reservoir Engineer:
The Reservoir Engineer needs to know:
" How thick is the pay zone?
" How Homogeneous is the section?
" What is the volume of Hydrocarbon per cubic metre?
" Will the well pay-out?
" How long will it take?
The Production Engineer:
The Production Engineer is more concerned with:
" Where should the well be completed (in what zone(s))?
" What kind of production rate can be expected?
" Will there be any water production?
" How should the well be completed?
" Is the potential pay zone hydraulically isolated?