Unlock reservoir potential ahead of the bit with 3D ultra-deep boundary mapping
Talk to an expertThe EarthStar® 3DX look-ahead resistivity service delivers the industry’s first real-time, forward-looking three-dimensional geological insights in horizontal wells before they are penetrated by the bit. The service is integrated with the iCruise® rotary steerable system and positioned just 9 feet (3 meters) from the bit, which leads to a greater detection distance ahead of the bit. The EarthStar 3DX service helps operators anticipate and react to formation changes, optimize well placement, and maximize asset value.
The EarthStar 3DX service detects geological changes in front of the bit and around the wellbore. Mapping geological changes in real time provides operators with the guidance to proactively adjust the well path earlier, before reaching formation changes. Early actions keep the wellbore in the most productive zone to reduce reservoir exits, increase net-to-gross ratios, and improve production efficiency.
In high-angle, horizontal, and extended-reach wells, the EarthStar 3DX service helps avoid unexpected geological or fluid changes that can lead to wellbore instabilities and costly corrections. The service detects hazards, such as formation changes, faults, or fluid boundaries, ahead of the bit before they impact drilling. Early trajectory adjustments help reduce the risk of wellbore instability and costly sidetracks to ensure a safer, more efficient drilling operation.
Geosteer, geomap, and geostop with greater precision by continuously mapping dips, faults, and boundaries. Improve wellbore placement, reduce premature reservoir exits, minimize corrections, and improve overall drilling efficiency to save time and boost asset value.
The EarthStar 3DX service offers detailed conventional resistivity readings that support in-depth petrophysical analysis of the reservoir. Phase shift and attenuation resistivity are measured over three spacings at two frequencies using an array of electromagnetic sensors and a 24-inch crossed-antenna spacing.
The spacing gives operators real-time Rv and Rh values and dip relative to the well at any angle. The combination of digitally compensated resistivity with formation anisotropy measurements near the bit drives early fluid characterization and a more accurate water saturation calculation to improve reserves evaluation.
Near-bit, shallow, and ultra-deep resistivity service that enables accurate reserves evaluation to help place wells in the productive zone of the most complex reservoirs.
Fully digital and web-enabled to monitor and control drilling and logging operations from anywhere.
Increase the consistency and performance of well construction operations by integrating subsurface automation, digital twins, and remote operations.
Automation-enabled platform designed specifically for longer well applications in harsh environments.
