Remote characterization of fluid saturation in Western sands. Progress report, April 1, 1979-March 31, 1980

The Department of Energy has placed major emphasis on enhanced gas production, of which the Western Gas Sands (WGS) is one of four unconventional resources that is being studied. Research at the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory is aimed at the development of methods to define fluid saturation, porosity, and permeability in WGS as found under in situ reservoir conditions. These analyses are being coordinated with nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) studies, which will lead ultimately to the design of an improved downhole NMR tool.