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Midland basin Strawn porosity object of proprietary tests

02/15/2010
A proprietary geophysical technology rooted in astrophysics is being tested in the prediction of economic levels of porosity in Pennsylvanian Strawn carbonates in West Texas.The patented QuantumRD software advanced by ViaLogy PLC, London, analyzes 3D and multicomponent seismic data, well logs, and geologic records to predict porosity.The technique, new to the oil patch, was applied to a 10 sq mile acreage block in Andrews County. ViaLogy said the software predicted a continuous zone of 6%+ porosity, and a well has been drilled to total depth of 11,241 ft."Initial well log analysis shows potential for multiple zones that could be highgraded, highlighted by a net interval of over 50 ft...
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