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 .
Halliburton's newly-revealed PixStar High-Resolution Ultrasonic Imaging Service offers real-time insights into a borehole, allowing operators to spot fracture networks. The technology utilises ultrasonic transducers to generate high-resolution images to show hidden fracture networks or faults, meaning that operators can make drilling decisions to plan 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.