OILFIELD MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD
First Claim
1. A system for collaboratively managing oilfield operations for an oilfield having geological formations and reservoirs therein, comprising:
- a network;
a workflow server connected to the network, the workflow server configured to execute a workflow manager, the workflow manager allowing a user to graphically define, edit, and automatically run a workflow for performing oilfield operations; and
a plurality of user computers connected to the workflow server over the network, each user computer configured to allow a user to access the workflow manager and the workflow;
wherein the workflow manager is configured to allow users to collaborate in defining, editing, and running the workflow.
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Abstract
Systems and methods for managing and performing oilfield operations for an oilfield having geological formations and reservoirs therein are disclosed. The systems and methods provide a graphical user interface that allows a user to graphically define, edit, and automatically run a workflow for managing and performing oilfield operations. Lines are used in the workflow to express both execution flow and data flow. In this way, both execution flow and data flow may be represented in a single workflow diagram. The workflow management systems and methods also allow users to dynamically modify the workflow to add contact information for one or more other users to at least one work step. Users may then use the workflow management systems and methods to suspend running of the workflow at any modified work step and request consultation, collaboration, and/or approval from the other users whose contact information was added to the work step.
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27 Claims
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1. A system for collaboratively managing oilfield operations for an oilfield having geological formations and reservoirs therein, comprising:
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a network; a workflow server connected to the network, the workflow server configured to execute a workflow manager, the workflow manager allowing a user to graphically define, edit, and automatically run a workflow for performing oilfield operations; and a plurality of user computers connected to the workflow server over the network, each user computer configured to allow a user to access the workflow manager and the workflow; wherein the workflow manager is configured to allow users to collaborate in defining, editing, and running the workflow. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method of collaboratively managing oilfield operations for an oilfield having geological formations and reservoirs therein, comprising:
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providing a workflow manager on a workflow server; allowing users to define, edit, and automatically run a workflow for performing oilfield operations via the workflow manager, the workflow having a plurality of work steps; receiving contact information for one or more users for at least one work step via the workflow manager; and sending a request for consultation, collaboration, and/or approval to the one or more users via the workflow manager. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A computer-readable medium encoded with computer-readable instructions for allowing users to collaboratively manage oilfield operations for an oilfield having geological formations and reservoirs therein, the computer-readable instructions comprising instructions for causing a computer to:
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execute a workflow manager, the workflow manager configured to allow a user to graphically define, edit, and run a workflow; and allow users to access the workflow manager over a network and collaborate, via the workflow manager, in defining, editing, and running the workflow. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. An article of manufacture for use in collaboratively managing oilfield operations for an oilfield having geological formations and reservoirs therein, comprising:
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a processor; and a computer-readable medium connected to the processor, the computer-readable medium encoded with computer-readable instructions for causing the processor to; present a workflow to a user; allow the user to define, edit, and automatically run the workflow, the workflow having a plurality of work steps for performing oilfield operations; receive contact information for one or more contacts from the user for a given work step; and send a request to the one or more contacts to consult, collaborate, and/or provide approval for the given work step. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27)
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