Halliburton 's newly - developed PixStar High - Resolution Ultrasonic Imaging Service offers real - time insights into a borehole , allowing operators to spot fracture networks . When drilling with oil or water-based fluids, operators must understand the location and frequency of natural fractures to determine the reservoir’s production potential and accurately plan their fracturing and completion activities. The service utilises ultrasonic transducers to provide high - resolution images to show hidden fracture networks or faults , meaning that operators can make drilling decisions to prevent fracturing and increase production potential , optimising the whole process . Recent use of the PixStar service in the Middle East has allowed the operator to identify a section with a large fracture , which had been responsible for significant drilling fluid losses .
Halliburton 's newly - developed PixStar High - Resolution Ultrasonic Imaging Service offers real - time insights into a borehole , allowing operators to spot fracture networks . The service utilises ultrasonic transducers to provide high - resolution images to show hidden fracture networks or faults , meaning that operators can make drilling decisions to prevent fracturing and increase production potential , optimising the whole process . Recent use of the PixStar service in the Middle East has allowed the operator to identify a section with a large fracture , which had been responsible for significant drilling fluid losses .