HYDROCARON RESERVE

ESTIMATION

Dr. Pradeep Joshi

University of Petroleum and Energy
Studies
Energy Acres , Bidholi Dehradun
pjoshi@ddn.upes.ac.in

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The estimation of resource includes all
possible accumulation of oil & gas on the basis
of the size , value of the reserves and the
quality of oil & gas.
Two inter related studies
qualitative and
quantitative estimation
The
qualitative
estimation
reflects
the
geological model of the area and identified
spatial variation of geological factors ,
favorable for generation and accumulation of
hydrocarbons.
The quantitative prognosisis an expression of
theoretical knowledge and observed pattern

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ESTIMATION PROCESS