INORGANIC GEOCHEMISTRY - Inorganic geochemistry starts with mineralogical analyses by x-ray diffraction. We quantify the mineralogy via Rietveld analyses where possible and provide the data in a format suitable for log calibration. Where needed, additional analyses of the elemental chemistry, mineral fabric by SEM/EDS, thin section analyses, fluid sensitivity and particle size distribution may be undertaken.

FRACTURE ANALYSES - Our fracture description and analyses protocols are integrated with photographs and three-dimensional analyses to provide data that can be used for quantitative analyses using industry standard software.

ROCK MECHANICS - Reservoir access is the key to exploitation of unconventional gas reservoirs. CBM Solutions' geomechanical stratigraphy program is specifically designed to provide our clients with the necessary rock mechanical properties that are critical for borehole stability and frac design. When our geomechanical stratigraphy is linked with our stress sensitivity permeability analyses, our clients are armed with the key tools for screening gas shales for exploration and exploitation through optimization of drilling and completions. All mechanical tests are carried our using a servo controlled triaxial apparatus under prescribed stress states and pore pressures providing compressive strength, all relevant moduli (Young's, Shear Bulk), Poisson's Ration, Biot's poroelastic parameter etc. We can deform whole core samples ranging from 1 inch to 4 inches in diameter, alleviating the necessity of recoring existing core. We also measure ultrasonic compressional and shear-wave velocities to collect dynamic elastic moduli that can be used for calibration of sonic logs.

DATA INTEGRATION - CBM Solutions experts work with our clients to integrate the myriad of engineering and geological data into a comprehensive exploration and development program to give clients the technical advantage necessary for successful exploration of unconventional petroleum reservoirs.