Volumetric calculations in an oil field: The basis method
January 1, 1993
The basis method for estimating oil reserves in place is compared to a traditional procedure that uses ordinary kriging. In the basis method, auxiliary variables that sum to the net thickness of pay are estimated by cokriging. In theory, the procedure should be more powerful because it makes full use of the cross-correlation between variables and forces the original variables to honor interval constraints. However, at least in our case study, the practical advantages of cokriging for estimating oil in place are marginal. ?? 1993.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1993 |
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Title | Volumetric calculations in an oil field: The basis method |
DOI | 10.1016/0098-3004(93)90065-D |
Authors | Ricardo A. Olea, V. Pawlowsky, J.C. Davis |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Computers & Geosciences |
Index ID | 70017497 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |