Geophysical well-log evaluation in the era of unconventional hydrocarbon resources: a review on current status and prospects

J Lai, G Wang, Q Fan, X Pang, H Li, F Zhao, Y Li… - Surveys in …, 2022 - Springer
Geophysical well-log evaluation in the era of unconventional hydrocarbon resources (mainly
tight oil and gas, shale oil and gas) is complicated and challenging. This review aims to fill …

A review on the applications of image logs in structural analysis and sedimentary characterization

J Lai, G Wang, S Wang, J Cao, M Li, X Pang… - Marine and Petroleum …, 2018 - Elsevier
Image logs provide important information on lithology, sedimentary textures, paleoflow
directions, fractures and in situ stress analysis. Lacking of criteria used for establishing the …

Anatomy and dimensions of fluvial crevasse-splay deposits: Examples from the Cretaceous Castlegate Sandstone and Neslen Formation, Utah, USA

CE Burns, NP Mountney, DM Hodgson… - Sedimentary Geology, 2017 - Elsevier
Crevasse-splay deposits form a volumetrically significant component of many fluvial
overbank successions (up to 90% in some successions). Yet the relationships between the …

[HTML][HTML] Application of geophysical well logs in solving geologic issues: Past, present and future prospect

J Lai, Y Su, L **ao, F Zhao, T Bai, Y Li, H Li, Y Huang… - Geoscience …, 2024 - Elsevier
Geophysical well logs are widely used in geological fields, however, there are considerable
incompatibilities existing in solving geological issues using well log data. This review …

Toward the scientific interpretation of geophysical well logs: Typical misunderstandings and countermeasures

J Lai, G Wang, Q Fan, F Zhao, X Zhao, Y Li, Y Zhao… - Surveys in …, 2023 - Springer
Geophysical well log data are widely used in the field of structural geology, sedimentary
geology and petroleum geology. Gaps and misunderstandings are still existing in the …

[HTML][HTML] Bedding parallel fractures in fine-grained sedimentary rocks: recognition, formation mechanisms, and prediction using well log

J Lai, BC Liu, HB Li, XJ Pang, SC Liu, M Bao… - Petroleum Science, 2022 - Elsevier
Core, thin section, conventional and image logs are used to provide insights into distribution
of fractures in fine grained sedimentary rocks of Permian Lucaogou Formation in Jimusar …

[HTML][HTML] How high can fracture porosity become in the ultra-deep subsurface?

J Lai, F Zhao, M Zhang, T Bai, Y Huang, D Li… - Geoscience …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Knowledge of how high can fracture porosity become in the ultra-deep burial
conditions is important but remains problematic. Fracture aperture and porosity are …

Lamellation fractures in shale oil reservoirs: Recognition, prediction and their influence on oil enrichment

X Pang, G Wang, L Kuang, F Zhao, C Li, C Wang… - Marine and Petroleum …, 2023 - Elsevier
Lamellation fractures, as important reservoir space and fluid flow channels, have significant
effects on reservoir quality and hydraulic fracturing engineering in shale oil reservoirs. Core …

Reservoir architecture and heterogeneity distribution in floodplain sandstones: key features in outcrop, core and wireline logs

LM Yeste, AN Varela, C Viseras, ND Mcdougall… - …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Exploration and production from formations deposited in low‐gradient fluvial systems is
typically associated with a high degree of uncertainty; a reflection of the inherent …

Sedimentary characterization of a braided delta using well logs: the upper triassic xujiahe formation in central sichuan basin, china

J Lai, G Wang, Z Fan, J Chen, S Wang, X Fan - Journal of Petroleum …, 2017 - Elsevier
The image logs played a key role in interpreting the lithology and sedimentary structures of
uncored units. An integrated analysis of the borehole images and open-hole logs, which are …