Method and system for predicting production of a well

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2007-05-29

2007-05-29

McElheny, Jr., D. (Department: 2857)

Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing

Measurement system in a specific environment

Earth science

Reexamination Certificate

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10980049

ABSTRACT:
Production of a well is predicted by associating log profiles for wells in a reservoir to production indicators for wells in the reservoir. A log for the well is matched to a corresponding log profile. The log profiles may each be generated by clustering logs for wells in the reservoir. The log profiles and logs may include magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and/or other suitable data.

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