Overview:
• Minor implementation differences
• The SPE-WPTS model only provides a framework
• Results can be extremely sensitive to the terms and parameters chosen
• SPE 140183
• Where do we go from here? It’s been over 15 years!
• Is standardization still part of our mission? Perhaps, a little more emphasis on implementation!
• Is it time for recommendations?
Legacy
• The primary aim of this group is to produce and maintain standards for the industry
relating to wellbore survey accuracy
• To set standards for terminology and accuracy specifications. Establish a standar Establish a standard framework framework for modeling and validation of tool
performance.
• Raise awareness & understanding of wellbore survey accuracy
issues across the industry
Flashback
• Position uncertainty is of critical importance for collision avoidance
• SPE-WPTS formed to promote consistency
• Have we achieved consistency?
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Shola Okewunmi, Pete Clark, Andrew Brooks - Pathfinder, Chevron