Halliburton has introduced Reservoir Xaminer, a formation testing service designed to provide fast and precise formation pressure measurements and representative samples of the reservoir fluid
Reservoir Xaminer is designed to provide data even in the toughest conditions, and can test both fluids and rocks to obtain essential information for exploration, production, and injection.
It features a technological advancement in the enhanced probe section with state-of-the-art dual-probe quartz gauges that capture high-resolution gradients in less time. This provides operators with four times the data density compared to previous technology. The unique probe design offers a flexible pretest for both high- and low-mobility testing. A variety of probe options are available to fit each reservoir challenge, including a focused probe, dual probes, and oval pads. The large oval pad is optimised for focused sampling and features an independent pump system for improved control.
Additionally, the service provides real-time monitoring, larger area dual probes, and high-strength straddle packers, enabling operators to test their formations more quickly and accurately.
The platform was engineered to evolve over time with enhanced bolt-on capabilities, and is prepared for expansion to address future challenges, such as higher flow rate, increased temperatures, and larger volume testing.
“The service shows a more complete picture of the well in less time,” said Chris Tevis, vice president, Wireline and Perforating. “It gives operators a one-stop pressure gradient and allows them to obtain four times the data that other tools provide in the same stop.”
