In partnership with the Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC), Adrok conducted controlled onshore UK oil and gas surveys to demonstrate current ADR technology capabilities for directly identifying subsurface hydrocarbons and lithologies at two different geological basins. Support for the trial has been secured from Cuadrilla Resources, who will provide access to one of their operational locations in Lancashire, as well as from Transgas who have offered access to one of their locations in the Weald Basin in the South of England.
Industry value: The application of this technology allows operators to determine reservoir properties without having to drill a well – saving both cost and time during the drilling process.
Key results: Field trials were undertaken with the aim to develop ADR as a viable UK onshore tool for directly identifying subsurface hydrocarbons and lithology from ground level. The trials were successful in developed inferred lithology columns with fluid composition, demonstrating technology validation and repeatability of performance in an operational setting.
Lessons learned: The project allowed Adrok to develop its ADR technology, while trialling hardware, software and methodology improvements in real operating environments. The project successfully demonstrated that ADR is a viable UK onshore tool for identifying subsurface hydrocarbons from ground level.
