Petroleum geostatistics for nongeostatisticians

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Authors

Richard L. Chambers · Hill Manufacturing (United States)

Jeffrey M. Yarus · Reservoir Labs (United States)

Abstract

This is the first of two articles intended to describe petroleum geostatistics for the nongeostatistician. There are many misconceptions about geostatistics, what it is, and what it can or can't do for the petroleum industry.

Topics & Keywords

Soil Geostatistics and Mapping Mineral Processing and Grinding Mining Techniques and Economics

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Publication Details

Published in: The Leading Edge

Volume 19, Issue 5, pp. 474-479

DOI: 10.1190/1.1438630

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