The core analysis programme begins with proper core handling on arrival at the laboratory.

A routine petrophysical programme would typically include:

• Core inspection, extraction and marking
• Quick look sedimentological log (See also Analytical Services)
• Core Gamma – Spectral and/or Total (See also Lithoscan™)
• Preservation of selected sections (See also Lithoseal™)
• CT scanning
• Plugging and plug preparation
• Grain Density
• Ambient Helium Porosity
• Permeability to Nitrogen
• Core slabbing and biscuit slice
• Core Photography (See also Litholight)
• Resination of core biscuit slice (see also Core Handling)