Optimization of unconventional gas developments by Bayesian logic and genetic algorithm

Proceedings - SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition

Volumn 3, Issue , 2011, Pages 1851-1863

  Willigers, B J A ^a  

^a Palantir Economic Solutions Ltd   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Bayesian logic; Genetic algorithm; Optimization; Uncertainty; Unconventional gas development projects

Indexed keywords

COMPUTER CIRCUITS; DECISION TREES; GASES; GENETIC ALGORITHMS; INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS; ITERATIVE METHODS; LINEAR SYSTEMS; MONTE CARLO METHODS; OPTIMIZATION; PETROLEUM PROSPECTING;

BAYESIAN; COMPLEX OPTIMIZATION PROBLEMS; INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT; MANAGERIAL FLEXIBILITY; OPTIMIZATION PROCEDURES; SEQUENTIAL DECISION MAKING; UNCERTAINTY; UNCONVENTIONAL GAS;

DECISION MAKING;

EID: 84856630893     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Conference Proceeding    
DOI: 10.2118/146581-ms     Document Type: Conference Paper

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