geosteering

The standard for progress in shale development has been the drastic reduction in the number of days needed to drill a well, from more than 20 to less than 5 in some unconventional plays. But some question whether it has become a misleading metric for an industry needing more productive wells.

This paper describes placement of horizontal wells in this kind of heterogeneous reservoir through an integrated approach.

The Nini East field represents a significant drilling challenge.