I've had a couple questions lately about what I do at work. Sometimes I ask myself the same thing! But really, what is a reservoir engineer? I stole the following description in which there are some British spellings, but that is what I have to deal with at work on a daily basis, so I thought it would be perfect. Here it goes....
Reservoir engineers analyse the production potential of a petroleum reservoir. (How much oil/gas is there?)
They study the behavior and characteristics of a petroleum reservoir to determine the drilling and extraction methods that should be used to optimise oil or gas recovery. (How deep, pressure environment, how easy does oil flow, temperatures, location, of the oil that's there how much can we get out of the ground)
They gather data from various sources to produce a development plan, using computer models to simulate production conditions. (Gather Data. It sounds so easy, but it is so time consuming. it's such an important step because if you put junk into any model you will get junk out. I sit in front of the computer most of my day using Excel and simulation software.)
This enables them to identify risks and forecast the likely outcome of events and possible interventions, to maximise reservoir yields and performance. (Predicting what a well will make. Used to "book reserves" at the end of year with the Securities Exchange Commission. Reservoir Engineers must be able to back up all numbers!)
They study the behavior and characteristics of a petroleum reservoir to determine the drilling and extraction methods that should be used to optimise oil or gas recovery. (How deep, pressure environment, how easy does oil flow, temperatures, location, of the oil that's there how much can we get out of the ground)
They gather data from various sources to produce a development plan, using computer models to simulate production conditions. (Gather Data. It sounds so easy, but it is so time consuming. it's such an important step because if you put junk into any model you will get junk out. I sit in front of the computer most of my day using Excel and simulation software.)
This enables them to identify risks and forecast the likely outcome of events and possible interventions, to maximise reservoir yields and performance. (Predicting what a well will make. Used to "book reserves" at the end of year with the Securities Exchange Commission. Reservoir Engineers must be able to back up all numbers!)
Does that help? Do you all want to be reservoir engineers now or did I make you fall asleep?
Awesome picture, Liz! Your last post does make me want a Weim, but I know we have a little nosey pup down the street so I will just enjoy her for now:) Glad you had a great time with the girls - they all LOVE you! Great idea on posting a description of your job. Everyone knows where you work and your title, but now they know what you actually do! See you tomorrow...
ReplyDeleteThanks for the job description! Had not heard of a Reservoir Engineer but it makes sense in the oil business. We didn't use the term in the finishes (paints) and plastics technologies. However, using computer models to project performance, yields, properties, etc. was used. Maybe you could come up with a model to project expected "tastes" for some of your new recipes! Have fun!
ReplyDeleteLove, G & G