Placement and design of wells in high-potential regions within hydrocarbon reservoirs is a critical step in field development planning. However, identification of these regions does not address the challenges of maximizing ultimate hydrocarbon recovery. This identification must be complemented by optimizing wellbore placement and design. The complete paper presents an efficient mathematical optimization method for well placement that maximizes contact with the productive zones for the best locations in the reservoir.
Problem Statement
Accommodating multiple field development objectives while managing complexities poses a significant hurdle.
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