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Key role of rock core drilling rig in early shale gas exploration
The first step in shale gas development is precise exploration, where rock core drilling rig plays a core role. They reach deep into underground shale layers, obtaining complete core samples to provide direct basis for geological analysis.
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Determine shale distribution: Drilling and coring in different areas helps map shale layers, defining boundaries of potential gas reservoirs.
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Analyze organic matter content: Core samples directly show organic matter abundance, a key indicator of shale gas generation potential.
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Evaluate reservoir properties: Measure core porosity, permeability and other parameters to understand shale gas storage and flow conditions.
Without first-hand data from rock core drilling rig, shale gas exploration is like touching an elephant blindfolded, making scientific development plans hard to formulate. The core data they obtain forms the basis for subsequent drilling and extraction.