Abstract:
A well logging tool has a neutron source for irradiating formation surrounding a borehole. Two detectors are mounted in a spaced-apart vertical relationship within the tool pressure-resistant housing. Each detector detects capture gamma radiation across the entire gamma ray energy spectrum, windows are set in this spectrum to separate two distinct energy ranges, thereby generating a total of four independent sets of signals, two for each detector. One set of signals is indicative of the hydrogen content and insensitive to the chlorine content of the irradiated formation. The second set of signals is indicative of the hydrogen plus the chlorine content of the irradiated formation. By comparing the sets of signals in two proportional energy ranges, the logging tool allows to generate a log that helps determine the presence or absence of hydrocarbon or salt water in the formation.

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION  
         [0001]    The present invention relates to an apparatus for the determination of the nature of the earth formation by neutron well logging. More particularly, the invention is concerned with improvements in neutron well logging with the use of a pair of substantially identical scintillation or Neutron-Gamma (N-G) detectors having similar function and operation, and each detecting spectral capture gamma radiation representing hydrogen and chlorine for determining the presence of hydrocarbon or salt water in the earth formations traversed by a borehole.  
           [0002]    Neutron well logging techniques and methods have been used to analyze earth formations along the traverse of a borehole for over 30 years. Two such techniques and methods used in the prior art for determining the presence of hydrogen and chlorine in a porous earth formation are embodied and accomplished as set forth in U.S. Pat. No. 3,219,820 and U.S. Pat. No. 3,772,513. Both patents are primarily concerned with acquiring a radioactive measurement indicative of hydrogen, formation reference signal (H signal) or (FR) signal which is substantially insensitive to chlorine in the formation; and hydrogen plus chlorine, formation reference signal plus chlorine signal (H+Cl signal) or (FR+Cl) signal which is sensitive to chlorine in the logged formation as well as being indicative of hydrogen. By comparing these measurements relative to the respective embodied patents, both techniques and methods could be used to determine the presence of hydrocarbon or salt water in a porous formation.  
           [0003]    It is an object of the present invention to provide improvements in the methods and apparatus disclosed in the two aforementioned patents, particularly the spectral capture gamma method in that of U.S. Pat. No. 3,772,513. It is also the object of the present invention to provide an improved well logging apparatus directed towards spectral determination of hydrogen and chlorine of earth formations for the subsequent determination of the presence of hydrocarbon or salt water in a porous formation traversed by a borehole by utilizing two substantially identical N-G detectors. The detectors are insensitive to adverse effects of certain other interfering elements, which may be present in the earth formation and borehole, and can be used for lithology differentiation of the earth formations.  
         SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION  
         [0004]    The present invention involves improvements in neutron well logging methods and apparatus, which may be embodied in a logging system comprising an instrument, which includes a neutron source for irradiating earth formations as it is passed along the borehole. Spaced at predetermined distances from the source in the instrument along the longitudinal axis of the borehole, there are two substantially identical N-G detectors, each detecting an aggregate capture gamma radiation spectrum from the adjacent formation. The arrangement of the two N-G detectors with respect to distance from the source designates the closest N-G detector as the Near detector and the other N-G detector as the Far detector.  
           [0005]    The aggregate capture gamma radiation spectrum from each N-G detector is simultaneously proportioned within two separate predetermined energy ranges, one of which, referred to as Hydrogen or formation reference signal, is indicative of hydrogen and insensitive to chlorine in the formation, and the other of which, referred to as Chlorine or formation reference plus chlorine signal, is indicative of both hydrogen and chlorine in the adjacent formation. The two N-G detector arrangement with respect to distance from the source designates the proportioned energy ranges for the aggregate capture gamma radiation spectrum from the closest N-G detector as Hydrogen Near and Chlorine Near; and the proportioned energy ranges of the other aggregate capture gamma radiation spectrum from the other N-G detector as Hydrogen Far and Chlorine Far.  
           [0006]    Surrounding each of the N-G detectors, there is provided a shield of selected material having a high capture cross-section for neutrons and characterized by having a significant thermal neutron induced (capture) gamma radiation energy response within the predetermined Hydrogen energy range of the aggregate spectra of both N-G detectors and having an insignificant gamma radiation energy response within the predetermined Chlorine energy range of the aggregate spectra of both N-G detectors. The selected material of the shield and the functionality of the shield are explained in U.S. Pat. No. 3,772,513 and other preferred embodiments.  
           [0007]    Accordingly, since the apparatus of this present invention uses a pair of substantially identical N-G detectors having substantially identical function and operation, each surrounded by substantially identical shields, then the neutron source to detector spacing introduces, in the borehole and earth formations, differing neutron flux in the vicinity of the differently spaced N-G detectors adjacent to the earth formations. It is the object of the present invention to utilize Hydrogen Near, Chlorine Near, Hydrogen Far, and Chlorine Far with respect to the aforementioned differences to give an indication of hydrocarbon or salt water in earth formations traversed by a borehole. It is also the object of this invention to utilize Hydrogen Near, Chlorine Near, Hydrogen Far, and Chlorine Far with respect to the aforementioned differences to give an indication of lithology differentiation in earth formations traversed by a borehole.  
           [0008]    It is also the object of the present invention to record Hydrogen Near, Chlorine Near, Hydrogen Far, and Chlorine Far data, in the apparatus, to memory as a function of radiation intensity with respect to time that is later retrieved at the surface along with the apparatus.  
       
    
    
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS  
       [0009]    Reference will now be made to the drawings, wherein like parts are designated by like numerals, and wherein FIG. 1 is a schematic view of the well logging apparatus in accordance with the present invention.  
         [0010]    [0010]FIG. 2 is a representation of electrical voltages generated internally in the logging apparatus from the Far N-G detector and the Near N-G detector that are proportional and equivalent to the capture gamma radiation energy striking each of the detectors.  
         [0011]    [0011]FIG. 3 is a log format record of the data that may be made in accordance with this invention.  
         [0012]    [0012]FIG. 4 is a log format record of the data in accordance with the invention combined in overlay presentation compared to available open-hole logging data.  
         [0013]    [0013]FIG. 5 is a graphical plot (cross-plot) illustrating a procedure for the interpretation of the data obtained in accordance with this invention according to prior art.  
         [0014]    [0014]FIG. 6 is the mathematical representation for proportionally weighting (normalizing) the Chlorine data to the Hydrogen data for each detector in accordance with the invention.  
         [0015]    [0015]FIG. 7 is a log format record of the normalized data in accordance with the invention combined in overlay presentation compared to available open-hole logging data.  
         [0016]    [0016]FIG. 8 is a graphical plot (cross-plot) illustrating fluid and matrix material (lithology) differentiation utilizing the normalized data obtained in accordance with the invention.  
         [0017]    [0017]FIG. 9 is a log format record of selected combinations of normalized data in accordance with the invention compared to available open-hole data with perforated and tested depth intervals (production results).  
     
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT  
       [0018]    Turning now to FIG. 1, numeral  10  designates the well logging apparatus or tool in accordance with the present invention. An elongated housing  12  adapted for lowering into a borehole to a desired depth of a subterranean formation. It is preferred that the housing  12  be made from a pressure resistant and rust resistant material, for example a high strength alloy that resist elemental compounds such as H 2 S and CO 2 .  
         [0019]    Mounted inside the housing  12  is an insulated chamber  14  made in the form of a Dewar flask that extends through substantially the entire length of the housing  12 . A source of neutrons  16  is mounted in the housing  12  below the Dewar flask  14 . The neutron source  16  continuously emits neutrons, either by a spontaneous or artificially induced nuclear reaction, in the range of about 4-5 MeV. The radioactive process can be activated by a chemical reaction, such as by americium and beryllium, or by a down-hole nuclear accelerator. The preferred activity of the neutron source  16  is at least 18 curies emitting fast neutrons at a rate of 4E+07 per second or higher.  
         [0020]    The neutrons emitted from the source  16  pass through the housing wall, the fluid, such as drilling mud, produced liquids and gases, completion liquids, the tubing and/or casing, and cement in the borehole which jointly are in combinations with one another or for this embodiment considered as the borehole component. The neutrons diffuse throughout the borehole component and the earth formations at different levels. This neutron population distribution or flux depends on the borehole component and the earth formations&#39; porosity, salinity, and matrix material.  
         [0021]    The diffusing epithermal neutrons collide with various elements, such as hydrogen, chlorine, oxygen, iron, etc. of the borehole component and the earth formations. They are slowed down, thermalized, and are then captured by the elements of the borehole component and the earth formations. The neutron capture by the constituent elements of the borehole component and earth formations results statistically in emissions by each element of its characteristic spectrum (energies) of capture gamma radiation. The statistical sample of this gamma radiation striking each of the N-G detectors  20  and  22  in the tool results in an aggregate spectrum, from each N-G detector  20  and  22 , of capture gamma intensity (i.e. rate of occurrence) representing the assorted contributing elements. The arrangement of the two N-G detectors with respect to distance from the neutron source  16  designates the closest N-G detector  20  as the Near detector and the other N-G detector  22  as the Far detector.  
         [0022]    In FIG. 2, the aggregate capture gamma radiation spectrum from the Near N-G detector  20  and the Far N-G detector  22  are, each simultaneously proportioned within two separate energy ranges, one of which, referred to as Hydrogen or formation reference signal, is indicative of hydrogen and insensitive to chlorine in the adjacent earth formation, and the other of which, referred to as Chlorine or formation reference signal plus chlorine signal, is indicative of both hydrogen and chlorine in the adjacent earth formation. The two proportioned energy ranges of the aggregate capture gamma spectrum for the Near detector  20  are designated Hydrogen Near (HYD_N) and Chlorine Near (CHL_N). The two proportioned energy ranges of the aggregate capture gamma spectrum for the Far detector  22  are designated Hydrogen Far (HYD_F) and Chlorine Far (CHL_F).  
         [0023]    Turning again to FIG. 1, surrounding each of the N-G detectors  20  and  22 , there is provided a, substantially identical, shield  30  and  40  of rare earth material having a high capture cross-section for neutrons and characterized by having a significant thermal neutron induced (capture) gamma radiation energy response within the predetermined Hydrogen energy range of the aggregate spectra of both N-G detector  20  and  22 ; and having an insignificant capture gamma radiation energy response in the predetermined Chlorine energy range of the aggregate spectra of both N-G detectors  20  and  22 . For this preferred embodiment, a 99.9% pure samarium foil was used as the shielding material to maximize the diameter of both N-G detectors  20  and  22 . Other materials for the shields,  30  and  40 , and the functionality of the shields,  30  and  40 , are explained in U.S. Pat. No. 3,772,513 and other preferred embodiments. As explained in the aforementioned patent, the shields,  30  and  40 , are used to render the N-G detectors  20  and  22  insensitive to the adverse effects of certain other interfering elements with high capture cross-sections for thermal neutrons which may be present in the earth formations and borehole component.  
         [0024]    Since, according to prior art, if the borehole component and earth formation are both a constant, the neutron flux in the vicinity of detectors spaced differently in distance from the neutron source will differ in proportion, then the population of neutrons to be themalized in the vicinity of those detectors will differ accordingly. Also, according to prior art, since neutron capture cannot significantly occur without neutron thermalization, then the resultant aggregate capture gamma radiation spectrum as sampled by substantially identical and shielded but differently spaced N-G detectors will be proportionally representative in intensity since the contributing elements are the same. Thus, the proportionality of this intensity between the Hydrogen and Chlorine energy ranges of one N-G detector as compared to the Hydrogen and Chlorine energy ranges of the other N-G detector would reflect the difference in the neutron flux. But, according to prior art, if the borehole component is constant and the earth formations change, relative to porosity, salinity, and/or matrix material, then the neutron flux in the vicinity of the detectors spaced differently in distance from the neutron source will differ along with an accompanying change in the neutron population to be thermalized. And, subsequently, the resultant intensity of the aggregate capture gamma radiation spectrum as sampled by each of the substantially identical and shielded but differently spaced N-G detectors would change in some like proportional relationship. This proportional change in intensity would reflect the change in the earth formations and more specifically a function of which earth formation factor or factors (porosity, salinity, and/or matrix material) changed. By utilizing the detected change in gamma intensity of Hydrogen Near, Chlorine Near, Hydrogen Far, and Chlorine Far, a differentiation can be constructed as to which of the earth formation factors (porosity, salinity, and/or matrix material) caused the change. This would allow for improvements in distinguishing between hydrocarbons and saltwater contained in the pores of an earth formation traversed by a borehole in accordance with the aforementioned patents and, additionally, distinguish changes in lithology (matrix) relative to the aforementioned fluid differentiation.  
         [0025]    Turning again to FIG. 1, the neutron source  16  is seen mounted below a neutron shield  18  that prevents emitted neutrons from traveling directly upward and contaminating the detector readings. The shield  18  does not affect neutrons traveling toward the earth formations. The shield  18  may be composed of lead, tungsten, boron, or a combination of one or more of these elements.  
         [0026]    Mounted above the neutron shield  18 , at different predetermined distances, and within the Dewar flask  14 , is a pair of substantially identical Neutron-Gamma detectors  20  and  22  having substantially identical function and operation, each having a scintillation crystal  24  and  34 , a photomultiplier tube  26  and  36  with a surrounding anti-magnetic shield  32  and  42 , and an electronic unit  28  and  38 . In each N-G detector  20  and  22 , the photomultiplier tube  26  and  36  convert light energies produce by the scintillation crystal  24  and  34  being struck by capture gamma radiation (photons), from the earth formations, into equivalent and proportional electrical voltages that are processed by the electrical unit  28  and  38 . The resultant electrical voltages from each of the N-G detectors  20  and  22  are equivalent and proportional (amount or number) to the actual capture gamma radiation energies that struck each of the N-G detectors  20  and  22 . The electrical unit  28  and  38  of each N-G detector  20  and  22  further separates and proportions the equivalent electrical voltages for predetermined capture gamma energy ranges for the aforementioned Hydrogen and Chlorine. The equivalent and proportional electrical voltages for each HYD_N, CHL_N, HYD_F, and CHL_F, corresponding to the amount and energies of capture gamma radiation that struck the N-G detectors  20  and  22  in their respective energy ranges, are sent to a microprocessor  44  and stored to a memory circuit  46  in a form of data as a function of time. This data could then be transmitted and recorded to the surface using one or more techniques common in prior art in accordance with neutron well logging. For this preferred embodiment, the data is obtained from the memory circuit  46  when the tool  10  is retrieved from the borehole. The data is then merged with a memorized depth record as a function of time, recorded at the surface, of the tool when it was in the borehole. This relationship (data/time versus depth/time data/depth) permits the data to be presented in a log format, such as FIG. 3, as a rate of occurrence, in units of counts per second (CPS), versus depth, in units of feet or meters.  
         [0027]    Turning once again to FIG. 1, the tool  10  further comprises a heat sink  50  mounted above the N-G detector  22  within the Dewar flask. The heat sink  50  maintains constant temperature over a finite time period within the Dewar flask  14 , which along with the pressure resistant housing  12  facilitates control of the temperature and pressure within the tool  10 . This is important because temperature and pressure increase as the tool  10  is lowered into the borehole.  
         [0028]    Further, mounted in the pressure housing  12  within the Dewar flask  14  is an electronic assembly  52  that controls and regulates power distribution to the electronic units  28  and  38 , as well as the N-G detectors  20  and  22 . The electronic assembly also contains the aforementioned microprocessor  44  and the memory circuit  46 . The electronic assembly  52  uses a voltage feedback loop to adjust voltage regulation to the N-G detectors  20  and  22  relative to a known radioactive energy of a crystal specific doping internal to the scintillation crystals  24  and  34 . This function allows the microprocessor  44  to track and maintain the equivalent voltage, from the N-G detectors  20  and  22 , corresponding to the radioactive energy from the doping of the crystals  24  and  34  at its proper energy emission. This insures the spectral integrity of the N-G detectors  20  and  22  to sample the aggregate capture gamma spectrum from the earth formations at their proper energies as temperature changes internally in the tool  10  as it is lowered into the borehole.  
         [0029]    Furthermore, the electronic assembly  52  may be powered by a conducting cable from the source of electricity on the surface or by an independent power source, such as a battery pack  48 , which was selected for this preferred embodiment. Similarly, the electronic assembly  52  can be powered utilizing a down-hole mud motor or turbine generator with coil tubing and measurement while drilling (MWD) or logging while drilling (LWD) systems. Also, mud pulsed telemetry techniques common to these systems could be used to transmit the data of HYD_N, CHL_N, HYD_F, and CHL_F for above-the-surface recording.  
         [0030]    The two proportioned energy ranges of the aggregate spectrum for both the Near N-G detector  20  and the Far N-G detector  22 , in FIG. 1, were calibrated with respect to source  16  to detectors  20  and  22  spacing so that with a nominal borehole component across a sandstone and shale sequence the observed capture gamma intensity (i.e. rate of occurrence) in each energy range for the Near N-G detector  20 , would be roughly one to one or balanced for HYD_N and CHL_N; and the observed capture gamma intensity (i.e. rate of occurrence) in each energy range for the Far N-G detector  22  would be roughly one to one or balanced for HYD_F and CHL_F. This was done with respect to the functionality of the shields  30  and  40  in accordance to the guidelines set down in the aforementioned U.S. Pat. No. 3,772,513.  
         [0031]    Turning again to FIG. 3, because of this balance in intensity, using the same rate of occurrence scales for HYD_N (Track  1 ) and CHL_N (Track  2 ) in log format presentation, maintains a proportional curve response across sandstone and shale sequences between HYD_N and CHL_N. Likewise, using the same rate of occurrence scales for HYD_F (Track  3 ) and CHL_F (Track  4 ) in log format presentation, maintains a proportional curve response across sandstone and shale sequences between HYD_F and CHL_F.  
         [0032]    Turning now to FIG. 4, HYD_N and CHL_N (Track  3 ) can be overlaid or compared in the same log format track using the same rate of occurrence scaling. In accordance with prior art, HYD_N and CHL_N should overlay or track in shales and porous saline water sandstones. When correlated to open hole log data (Tracks  1  &amp;  2 ), an apparent lack in CHL_N intensity as compared to that of HYD_N at 1960 feet to 1980 feet is an indication of a lack of salt water due to the presence of hydrocarbon (i.e. fluid change). The same overlay comparisons for HYD_F and CHL_F (Track  4 ) can be made. In accordance with prior art, the comparison of HYD_N and CHL_N can also be graphically plotted, as in FIG. 5, and water saturation values calculated. The same comparison for HYD_F and CHL_F can be graphically plotted (not shown) and water saturation values also calculated.  
         [0033]    Turning again to FIG. 4, additional relationships between HYD_N and HYD_F (Track  5 ), CHL_N and CHL_F (Track  6 ), HYD_N and CHL_F (Track  7 ), HYD_F and CHL_N (Track  8 ) can also be presented by a proportional scale shift in the rate of occurrence for the energy range components of the Far N-G detector  20  (FIG. 1) to those of the Near N-G detector  22  (FIG. 1). These relationships are a comparison of the respective energy ranges of the component parts of the aggregate spectrum from substantially identical and shielded but differently spaced N-G detectors  20  and  22  (FIG. 1) relative to a change in neutron flux with the borehole component constant.  
         [0034]    In FIG. 4, the overlay of the proportional rates of occurrence for HYD_N and HYD_F (Track  5 ) intensities are nearly identical. This proportional consistency in the HYD_N and HYD_F curve overlay not only occurs in the shales and porous saline water sandstones but also continues through the limestone interval at 2112 feet to 2142 feet as well as the hydrocarbon bearing sandstone at 1960 feet to 1980 feet. Relative to a change in neutron flux due to an absence or presence of chlorine in an earth formation, this is the desired and expected result due to the functionality of the shields  30  and  40 , in FIG. 1, in accordance with U.S. Pat. No. 3,772,513. Thus, the intensity of the neutron flux does not appreciable affect the proportional response of the Hydrogen or formation reference signals between the two substantially identical and shielded but differently spaced N-G detectors  20  and  22 , relative to the neutron source  16 , irregardless of changes in the earth formations (porosity, salinity, and/or matrix).  
         [0035]    Furthermore, in FIG. 4, the overlay of the proportional rates of occurrence for CHL_N and CHL_F (Track  6 ) intensities are nearly identical in shale and porous sandstones but also are proportionally different in the limestone interval at 2112 feet to 2142 feet? This response is relative to the fact that the neutralizing aspects of the shields  30  and  40  in FIG. 1, in accordance with the aforementioned patent, have little or no effect on the Chlorine or formation reference signal plus chlorine signal of both the Near N-G detector  20  and the Far N-G detector  22 ; then both Chlorine signals for the substantially identical and shielded but differently spaced N-G detectors  20  and  22  will respond in a conventional manner with a change in the neutron flux relative to one another. Since the intensity of the neutron flux in the vicinity of the Far N-G detector  22  is less than that of the Near N-G detector  20 , then the capture gamma intensity in the Chlorine energy range of the Far N-G detector  22  is proportionally less in intensity than that of the Chlorine energy range of the Near N-G detector  20 . But since the Chlorine energy ranges of both the N-G detectors  20  and  22  were calibrated to their respected Hydrogen energy ranges in sandstone and shale sequences to achieve an intensity balance, then their proportional intensity responses will remain relatively consistent to one another as long as the neutron flux changes due to sandstone and shale matrix changes. If another type of matrix is encountered such as the limestone, then CHL_F will respond with less proportional intensity than CHL_N since the neutron flux intensity is less in the vicinity of the Far N-G detector  22  than that of the Near N-G detector  20 . This response is observed in FIG. 4 across the limestone interval at 2112 feet to 2142 feet relative to the sandstone and shale sequences above.  
         [0036]    Also in FIG. 4, in view of the proportional relationships between HYD_N and HYD_F (Track  5 ) along with that of CHL_N and CHL_F (Track  6 ), the proportional comparisons and relationships between HYD_N and CHL_F (Track  7 ) and that of HYD_F and CHL_N (Track  8 ) could be considered in the same manner as that of HYD_N and CHL_N (Track  3 ) and that of HYD_F and CHL_F (Track  4 ). This includes graphical plots (not shown) and water saturation values calculated in accordance with prior art.  
         [0037]    Furthermore, turning to FIG. 6, by normalizing or proportionally weighting CHL_N to HYD_N to produce CHL_NN, and normalizing or proportionally weighting CHL_F to HYD_F to produce CHL_FN, an enhanced interpretation of the data is achieved. This proportional weighting completes the balancing of the calibrated intensities (values) of HYD_N to CHL_N and HYD_F to CHL_F in sandstone and shale sequences in order to eliminate any borehole component or formation inconsistency in the tool  10  response.  
         [0038]    In turning to FIG. 7, all of the same proportional comparisons and relationships made with HYD_N, CHL_N, HYD_F, and CHL_F, in FIG. 4, can be made with HYD_N and CHL_NN, HYD_F, and CHL_FN. All the respective proportional relationships when presented in log format more precisely overlay or track one another in the sandstone and shale sequences with the only significant curve differentiation occurring as a result of hydrocarbon presence or matrix change. Graphical plots of these respective proportional relationships can be generated such as that of HYD_N and CHL_NN in FIG. 8 to be evaluated in a one to one perspective (slope=1) for hydrocarbon and matrix differentiation in accordance with prior art.  
         [0039]    Finally, in FIG. 9, a combination of several of these proportional relationships of this preferred embodiment such as HYD_N and CHL_NN, HYD_N and CHL_FN, and CHL_NN and CHL_FN were presented in Track  3  of a log format and compared to open-hole data presented in Tracks  1  and  2 . HYD_N and CHL_NN were presented on the same rate of occurrence scale with CHL_FN presented with a proportional scale shift so that all three representative curves (i.e. proportional intensities) would overlay or track in porous saline water sandstone and shale sequences. This corresponds to the interpretation of the open-hole data in Track  1  and  2 . The depth interval from 2112 feet to 2142 feet was characterized as having a proportional intensity increase in the CHL_NN curve as to that of the CHL_FN and the HYD_N curves. This is indicative of a matrix change from the sandstone and shale sequences above this interval. Also, due to no noticeable decrease in proportional intensity response of CHL_FN to that of HYD_N, this change in matrix was determined to be non-producible. The open-hole data across the same depth interval along with open-hole core samples in this interval identify this to be a very low porous saline water limestone formation. The depth interval from 2038 feet to 2046 feet was interpreted as a water bearing sandstone from the open-hole data in Tracks  1  and  2  but since the proportional intensity response of the CHL_FN curve was noticeably less than that of the HYD_N and CHL_NN, the interval was perforated from 2039 feet to 2043 feet and tested. The interval produced hydrocarbons (oil) with a high water cut. The depth interval from 1960 feet to 1980 feet was interpreted as hydrocarbon bearing sandstones from the corresponding open-hole data in Tracks  1  and  2  and additional open-hole core samples. The apparent lack of proportional intensity of the CHL_NN curve to that of CHL_FN curve and then both the CHL_NN and CHL_FN curves to that of HYD_N curve were definite indications of hydrocarbon. The interval was perforated from 1969 feet to 1974 feet and tested. The interval produced hydrocarbons (oil) with no water cut.