Mud Logging course

Gas Chromatography & Hydrocarbon Interpretation

Course objective

Analyze real-time hydrocarbon gas signatures to evaluate pay zones and reservoir fluid types.

Topics covered

  • Breakdown of C1 through C5 hydrocarbon gases
  • Gas ratio evaluation: Pixler, Wetness, Balance and Character ratios
  • Background vs. connection vs. trip gas trends
  • Recycled gas identification

Who should attend

Surface data logging crew, sample catchers and mud logging technicians.