Optimization of Real-Time Cuttings Description through Standardization and Automation

Summary One of the challenges faced by oil companies is related to the lack of standardized cuttings descriptions. To mitigate this challenge, we have proposed, developed and implemented a customized software with the purpose of standardizing the previously generated cuttings descriptions. To facilitate standardization, a custom-built cuttings description software was developed from scratch to streamline processes and ensure consistency in data collection and reliable information for analysis. This software integrates a highly structured schema for cuttings description. The principal benefit of deploying the cuttings description software lies in its ability to produce all cuttings description data on a daily basis in a standardized, tabulated format. Another substantial advantage relates to real-time data correlation, whereby once a cuttings sample is described, the data can be integrated and shared on correlation software platforms, facilitating collaboration and analysis.