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METHOD OF PERFORMING INTEGRATED OILFIELD OPERATIONS

  • US 20080172272A1
  • Filed: 01/16/2008
  • Published: 07/17/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/17/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of performing oilfield operations for an oilfield having a subterranean formation with an underground reservoir therein, the oilfield being provided with at least one wellsite with oilfield equipment for extracting fluid from the underground reservoir, comprising:

  • generating a business analysis of the oilfield based on business inputs, the business analysis comprising business outputs for characterizing the business impact of projects performed on the oilfield;

    generating an operational analysis of the oilfield based on operational inputs, the operational analysis comprising operational outputs for characterizing the operational impact of projects performed on the oilfield;

    selectively integrating the business analysis with the operational analysis by using the operational outputs as at least a portion of the business inputs and by using the business outputs as at least a portion of the operational inputs to form an integrated oilfield analysis, the integrated oilfield analysis comprising integrated oilfield outputs for characterizing the business and operational impact of projects performed on the oilfield;

    developing an oilfield plan based on the integrated oilfield analysis; and

    implementing the oilfield plan.

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