The operator deployed the Schlumberger NGI tool on a Rotary Steerable System.
When planning your next horizontal well, ask your SLB representative: "Is the NGI tool on the BHA?" If not, you are likely drilling blind. Schlumberger, NGI, PeriScope Edge, ArcVision, EcoScope, PowerDrive, TeleScope, adnVISION, LithoScanner, and Orbit are trademarks of SLB (Schlumberger Limited). This article is for informational purposes and is not an official SLB publication. schlumberger ngi tool
For drilling engineers and geologists dealing with thin beds, complex stratigraphy, or high-cost offshore environments, the NGI tool is no longer a luxury—it is a necessity. By providing 18-foot look-around capability and sub-inch vertical resolution, it ensures that the wellbore stays precisely in the hydrocarbon-bearing zone, maximizing recovery and minimizing non-productive time. The operator deployed the Schlumberger NGI tool on
In the high-stakes world of hydrocarbon exploration, the margin between a profitable well and a dry hole is often measured in inches. As conventional reservoirs deplete, operators are forced into increasingly complex geological environments: thin-bedded turbidites, fractured carbonates, and unconventional shale plays. In these environments, standard logging-while-drilling (LWD) tools often fail to provide the resolution required to stay within the "sweet spot." This article is for informational purposes and is