GEOSTEERING INTERPRETATION WITH MULTIPLE LOGGING-WHILE-DRILLING SENSORS

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GEOSTEERING INTERPRETATION WITH MULTIPLE LOGGING-WHILE-DRILLING SENSORS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18170920 titled 'GEOSTEERING INTERPRETATION WITH MULTIPLE LOGGING-WHILE-DRILLING SENSORS

The abstract describes a computer-implemented method for drilling a wellbore in a subsurface formation. The method involves obtaining measurement data from sensors in a drilling assembly, generating control points based on the measurements to indicate geological features, and creating a formation bed boundary curve for the subsurface formation. This boundary is used to guide the drilling operation in the wellbore.

The method involves obtaining measurement data from sensors in a drilling assembly.
Control points are generated based on the measurements to indicate geological features.
A formation bed boundary curve is created for the subsurface formation.
The boundary curve guides the drilling operation in the wellbore.

Potential Applications: - Oil and gas exploration - Geothermal drilling - Mining operations

Problems Solved: - Accurately identifying geological features during drilling - Improving the precision of wellbore placement - Enhancing overall drilling efficiency

Benefits: - Increased accuracy in wellbore drilling - Reduced risk of errors and deviations - Optimal utilization of resources

Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Wellbore Drilling Technology for Enhanced Resource Extraction This technology can be utilized in the oil and gas industry, geothermal energy sector, and mining operations to improve drilling accuracy and efficiency, leading to cost savings and increased productivity.

Questions about Wellbore Drilling Technology: 1. How does this technology improve the accuracy of wellbore drilling? 2. What are the potential cost-saving benefits of using this method in drilling operations?

Original Abstract Submitted

A computer-implemented method for drilling a wellbore in a subsurface formation. The method comprises obtaining measurement data including a first measurement from a first sensor and a second measurement from a second sensor of a drilling assembly in the wellbore. The method comprises generating, based on the first measurement, a first control point indicating a geological feature and having a first confidence interval. The method comprises generating, based on the second measurement, a second control point indicating the geological feature and having a second confidence interval. The method comprises generating a curve indicating a formation bed boundary of the subsurface formation based on the first and second control points and the first and second confidence intervals. The method comprises performing a drilling operation in the wellbore based on the formation bed boundary.