Mud Logging

the macroscopic nature of the mineral context, grain size, texture and colour of rocks

• mud log 

• well log

• lithology

• manned

a logging in wells in which pipes have been cemented into the well, ready for production    

• mud log 

• well log

• lithology

• cased-hole logging

acquiring data about the characteristics of a formation by examining mud from a drilling operation

• mud log 

• well log

• lithology

• cased-hole logging

acquiring data about the characteristics of a formation by examining mud from a drilling operation

• mud log 

• well log

• lithology

• cased-hole logging

the area of the formation where logs report evidence of hydrocarbons   

• mud log 

• show zone

• lithology

• cased-hole logging

a report obtained by mud logging or another form of logging operation   

• mud log 

• well log

• lithology

• cased-hole logging

having a crew operating the equipment

• mud log 

• well log

• lithology

• manned

the area of formation, where hydrocarbons are believed to be present  

• mud log 

• well log

• lithology

• zone of interest

a collection of cuttings which are examined for evidence of hydrocarbons  

• mud log 

• well log

• rock sample

• zone of interest

delivered as, for example, a report or a job application 

• mud log 

• submitted

• rock sample

• zone of interest