Distinguished Lecture: How to Design a Good Reservoir Model

When:  Dec 6, 2021 from 05:00 PM to 06:00 PM (CET)
Associated with  German Section

 

 

Distinguished Lecture

 

How to Design a Good Reservoir Model

 

Mark Bentley

  

The difference between good models and bad models is an issue of model design. How can you tell the difference between a ‘good’ reservoir model and a ‘bad’ one?

Reservoir and simulation modelling capability has become a mainstream activity in petroleum engineering yet the models themselves often tend to disappoint.  Crucially, models and forecasts tend to be optimistic.

This talk draws on experiences accumulated over the last 25 years from working with international and national oil companies and draws out common themes - reasons why some modelling and simulation outcomes are ‘good’, and others are ‘bad’. The over-riding theme is model design, and it will be argued that many of the errors in modelling are made before anyone logs on.  It’s not the capability of the software, it’s the design choices made.

The following design issues will be identified, and optimal approaches recommended, concerning:

- model purpose, and the balance of simplicity vs. complexity in modelling

- imperfect data and concept-based modelling – “if you can sketch it, you can model it”

- taking a fluid-centric view of the need for detail: reservoir modelling, rather than geological modelling;  

- the scale transition, searching for the 'lost heterogeneity'

The points above will be illustrated with a case study from a mature oil field undergoing waterflood, in which a decision on infill drilling needed to be made.

 

 Details and Registration

Date: Monday, Dec 6th, 2021, 17:00 – 18:00 including lecture and Q&A

Language: English

 

An Extra 45 Minutes Can Provide a World of Knowledge!

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DL event will be held by the DL hosting on Zoom. Only registered attendees will receive dial-in instructions. 

Please register soon! This is a multi-section event, and space is limited. 

 

Best regards,

Erik Lehne

GSSPE Program Chair

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