May 2012
Geology & Geophysics

Characterization of overburden anisotropy improves wellbore stability in North Sea field

A multidisciplinary team of consultants used advanced sonic measurements and offset well data to characterize the elastic properties of anisotropic shales overlying the reservoir in ConocoPhillips’ Eldfisk field.


This is a preview of our premium content. Thank you for your interest—please log in or subscribe to read the full article.
Connect with World Oil
Connect with World Oil, the upstream industry's most trusted source of forecast data, industry trends, and insights into operational and technological advances.