RokDoc GeoMechanics enables geoscientists and engineers to understand subsurface stress regimes, predict rock deformation, and optimize well design through integrated image log interpretation, mechanical property calibration, and interactive geomechanical modeling.

Key Features

Image Log Analysis and Interpretation Advanced borehole feature characterization

• Display and calibration of image logs for comprehensive borehole analysis
• Interpretation of borehole breakouts, sedimentology, and natural fractures from image log data
• Surface picking and image log conditioning workflows for accurate feature identification
• Fracture characterization through stereonet analysis and rose diagrams
• Hodogram analysis for shear splitting detection in multi-component data

Mechanical Property Calibration Rock strength and elastic property determination

• Static-dynamic property calibration to establish accurate mechanical parameters
• Elastic properties and rock strength estimation from well logs and core data
• Dynamic/static correction workflows for improved property predictions
• Rock property histograms for statistical analysis of mechanical variations
• Fluid substitution modeling to assess property changes under different pore fluid conditions

1D Geomechanical Model Building Foundation for stress prediction

• Creation of 1D mechanical stratigraphy models from well data
• Vertical stress calculation and calibration
• Horizontal stress estimation using multiple methodologies
• Pore pressure prediction integrated with stress calculations
• Model calibration using collapse curves and tensile failure curves
• Hoop stress and stress polygon plots for model parameterization
• User programmer functionality for calculating frictional limits

Wellbore Stability Analysis Safe drilling window determination

• Safe drilling window prediction for well design optimization
• Fracture and breakout behavior prediction under various drilling conditions
• Stress polygon analysis for identifying stable drilling mud weights
• Interactive scenario modeling to evaluate drilling parameter impacts

2D and 3D Geomechanical Modeling Spatial stress regime characterization

• RokDoc 2D geomechanical model building for cross-sectional stress analysis
• Offset well extraction and prediction at planned well locations
• RokDoc 3D model building for comprehensive 3D stress field characterization
• Seismic pressure prediction integration for enhanced spatial resolution

Interactive Scenario Modeling Risk assessment and optimization

• Interactive geomechanical model building and analysis workflows
• Scenario modeling to evaluate 'what-if' drilling and completion strategies
• Rapid assessment of impacts on wellbore stability and production optimization
• Model QC with available wells for validation and refinement

Workflow Editor and Customization Flexible workflow construction

• Building customizable workflows inside RokDoc for tailored analyses
• Recipe-based workflows embedded in user-friendly graphical interfaces
• Batch loading and QC of well logs, core data, pressure measurements, and image logs

Data Integration and Management Comprehensive multi-disciplinary data handling

• MD to TVD conversions for accurate depth referencing
• Working intervals definition for focused analysis
• Log calculator for derived property computation
• Rock physics model calibration and application within geomechanical workflows
• Cross-plot data QC for quality assurance

Benefits

Enhanced Well Planning and Design

• Accurate stress state understanding supports safer, more efficient well trajectories and designs
• Prediction of rock deformation enables proactive wellbore stability management
• Optimized mud weight windows reduce drilling hazards and non-productive time

Improved Completions Optimization

• Stress regime characterization informs perforation placement and completion design
• Fracture behavior prediction supports hydraulic fracturing and stimulation planning
• Cap rock integrity assessment through stress analysis

Production Optimization

• Understanding stress-induced deformation improves production forecasting
• Geomechanical insights support long-term reservoir management and monitoring
• Integration with pressure prediction enables comprehensive subsurface characterization

Accelerated Learning and Decision-Making

• Interactive modeling enables rapid evaluation of multiple scenarios
• Automated workflows reduce interpretation cycle times
• Rich visualization tools facilitate communication of complex geomechanical concepts

Risk Reduction

• Quantitative stress predictions reduce drilling and completion risks
• Model calibration with available wells ensures robust predictions
• Scenario analysis supports risk-informed operational planning