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Letter WGeology glossary

Well Logging

Well logging is the process of recording and analyzing the physical, chemical, and structural properties of rocks and fluids encountered in a borehole. Well logs are significant in petroleum geology, hydrogeology, and engineering for assessing the subsurface geology, evaluating potential resources, and guiding drilling operations.

Diagram of oil drilling rig and underground layers (well logging)
Fig. 1 Diagram of oil drilling rig and underground layers (well logging)

Source Rider, M. H. (1996). “The Geological Interpretation of Well Logs.” Whittles Publishing.

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