Digital networks offer lifecycle approach for reservoir communication systems

摘要

From the moment the first drilling data are generated to the time the well is eventually shut in, terabytes of data will have flowed in from the field, and hopefully millions of dollars worth of production. Data flows in from the oil field 24/7, and sorting it all out has become a full-time focus for many managers. New instrumentation and 4-D visualization technology allow reservoir engineers to see changes in the reservoir and provide immediate feedback for new wells being drilled and mature ones being stimulated. Real-time information is gathered from advanced automation and, coupled with innovative data handling technology, will help optimize the reservoir's life cycle for years to come. A new generation of communication network is needed to take full advantage of the digital oil field.