Effective hydrocarbon reservoir exploration decision making
US8577613B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 1, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/00
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An improved methodology for managing hydrocarbon exploration of at least one prospect. The methodology involves iterative processing that allows decision makers to iterate on assumptions and refine underlying probabilistic models as well as optimize the set of recommended exploration activities that are to be performed over time as additional knowledge is gained.
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