Paper: Core Analysis For Optimum Reservoir Exploitation

Core data can play a vital role in development drilling programs and recovery planning operations. Well-conceived field coring programs and subsequent laboratory testing procedures can strengthen log interpretation criteria, aid in completion/stimulation operations; provide a sound basis for reserves estimates and reservoir modeling, and supply much-needed guidance in secondary and tertiary recovery programs. This paper presents the need for pre-planning during the development phase of the reservoir so that necessary parameters are properly evaluated. Coring methods, coring fluids, preservation techniques, and basic laboratory testing procedures are discussed. Suggestions are given for selecting samples for special analysis test work.