Planning
Identify Objectives: Determine the specific goals of the core analysis, such as porosity, permeability, fluid saturation, and lithology.
Select Core Points: Based on geological and geophysical data, choose the specific depths and locations for coring.
Budget and Resources: Allocate sufficient budget and resources, including personnel and equipment, for the coring operation.

Design
Core Barrel Selection: Choose the appropriate core barrel type—conventional or sidewall—depending on the formation and objectives.
Bit Type and Size: Select the right coring bit size and type, ensuring compatibility with the core barrel and the formation.
Operational Parameters: Set the operational parameters, such as coring speed, bit pressure, and mud properties, to optimize core recovery and quality.

Execution
Drill to Coring Depth: Use conventional drilling techniques to reach the desired depth for coring.
Perform Coring: Implement the coring operation, monitoring real-time data to ensure high-quality core samples are obtained.
Core Handling and Transport: Carefully handle and transport core samples to the laboratory, ensuring they are preserved and protected from contamination.
Laboratory Analysis: Conduct routine and special core analyses to obtain detailed information on porosity, permeability, fluid saturation, and other essential properties