The use of key wells to improve formation evaluation programs is well established as this method has been proven to improve petrophysical accuracy. In the key wells, extensive logging, coring and fluid sampling programs provide the data used to develop better predictive models for water saturation, lithology, porosity, and permeability.

To be effective, key well programs must obtain representative special core (SCAL) data from all cored facies, but this often requires high-density sampling, which may not be cost effective. Laurel Energy petrophysics experts will work with you to devise a strategy to meet technical and business objectives by selecting optimum number of samples required to provide the data needed to develop improved petrophysical models.