A proposal of visualization of mineral components for the exploration of the oil and gas reservoirs

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Colored geological column charts based on petrographic observations of well cuttings and geophysical logging are often used for predicting the developing direction of productive zones in an oil or gas reservoir. However, interpreting a column chart is not simple, and is generally based on geophysical information. Here, we propose the use of colored charts based on the chemical composition of minerals in well cuttings. When analyzed by principal component analysis, these charts allow productive zones in an oil or gas reservoir to be determined rapidly.