Geolog runs a very active R&D department currently focused on improving operations’ cost control and providing real time formation evaluation. Our most recently developed products include the following:
 

• GeoFluid: Mass Spec-Chromatograph advanced gas detection system
  
  • Started research in 2007. Field tests in 2008 and early 2009
  • Results: analysis of heavy hydrocarbons (C6, C7, Benzene, Toluene, Cyclohexane, and Metyl-Cyclohexane)
  • Good fluid characterization even with few ppm of heavy gas
  • Currently operating in Italy 

• Mud Heater: for mud extraction in gas chains in offshore/deepwater
  
  • Started research in 2007. Field application in 2008 and 2009
  • Results: connected to CVD detector improved dramatically gas readings in offshore applications (Deepwater Angola)
  • Currently operating in offshore West Africa 

• Heated Gas Line: for gas analysis in extreme cold climates
  
  • Researched and Developed in 2008. Field application in 2008
  • Made possible gas detection in negative 30 degrees Celsius outside temperature
  • Decreased number of gas data interruptions caused by condensation
  • Succefully deployed in a number of global regions 

• H2 Detector: for anti-collision purposes
  
  • Researched and Developed in 2008
  • Deployed and utilized offshore
  • Shows relationship with Torque value
  • Currently operating in offshore North Africa 

• Advanced Depth Encoder and software for depth compensation on semi-subs  
  • Researched and Developed in 2008
  • Deployed and utilized offshore
  • Solved problem of accuracy in depth recording caused by compensation system
  • Presently being deployed in semi-subs 

• CORIOLIS Flowmeter
  
  • Researched and Developed in 2008
  • High resolution flow measurement in oil base muds
  • Currently deployed in Italy and West Africa

• FlowGuardian: advanced kick detection software  
  • Researched and Developed in 2007
  • Pipe connection Modelling
  • Trip Monitor
  • Transient Flow analysis
  • Succefully deployed in a number of global regions 

• WITSML transmission capability 
  • WITSML™ = Wellsite Information Transfer Standard Markup Language
  • Researched and Developed in 2008
  • WITS can only transmit numbers, at a fixed rate whilst WITSML transmits objects, enabling transmitting of lithology, comments, or other graphic objects, on demand (query)
  • Currently operating in offshore North Africa