Method of controlling development of an oil or gas reservoir

Details Method of controlling development of an oil or gas reservoir Method of controlling development of an oil or gas reservoir

1997-05-06

1999-12-14

McElheny, Jr., Donald E.

Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing

Measurement system in a specific environment

Earth science

706929, G06F 1900

Patent

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060029854

ABSTRACT:
A method controlling development of an oil or gas reservoir uses a neural network and genetic algorithm program to define a neural network topology and the optimal inputs for that topology. The topology is defined from identified and selected (1) parameters associated with the formation or formations in which actual wells are drilled in the reservoir and (2) parameters associated with the drilling, completion and stimulation of those wells and (3) parameters associated with the oil or gas production from the wells. Subsequent drilling, completion and stimulation of the reservoir is determined and applied based on hypothetical alternatives input to the topology and resulting outputs.

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