Abstract:A systematic decision analytic methodology for providing insight into horizontal well placement decisions is presented. These decisions require access to real-time data and to input from subject-experts on the team and from the decision-maker. The available information and outcomes of alternatives are associated with uncertainty. Furthermore, the decision-maker may have multiple objectives, such as future productions, wellbore configuration, and drilling costs. The methodology uses Bayesian decision networks, … Show more
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