Probabilistic analysis of the value of a smart well for sequential production of a stacked reservoir

Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering

Volumn 44, Issue 1-2, 2004, Pages 155-172

  van der Poel, R ^a   Jansen, J D ^a,b  

^a DELFT UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY   (Netherlands)

^b SHELL GLOBAL SOLUTIONS INTERNATIONAL B V   (United States)

Author keywords

Intelligent wells; Probabilistic analysis; Reliability; Smart wells; Statistical analysis; Uncertainty; Unconventional wells; Value assessment

Indexed keywords

INFLOW CONTROL VALVES (ICV); NET PRESENT VALUE (NPV); PROJECT DEVELOPMENT;

MONTE CARLO METHODS; OIL WELL PRODUCTION; PROBABILITY DENSITY FUNCTION; PROJECT MANAGEMENT; WELL PRESSURE;

PETROLEUM RESERVOIRS;

HYDROCARBON RESERVOIR; OIL PRODUCTION; PROBABILITY DENSITY FUNCTION; RELIABILITY ANALYSIS; UNCERTAINTY ANALYSIS;

EID: 6444222073     PISSN: 09204105     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.petrol.2004.02.012     Document Type: Article

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