Petroleum geostatistics / Нефтяная геостатистика

This book is different from most books written about geostatistics. The focus here is not on providing an analytical and deductive understanding. It does not attempt to explain the inner workings of its algorithms or exactly how a variogram is calculated and modeled, nor does it provide an exhaustive list of geostatistical algorithms for seismic-data integration. Because this book is geared toward the first-time reader, its focus is on well-seasoned geostatistical tools, what they can and cannot do, where each tool is most appropriate, and how they fit in the global reservoir-modeling workflow. Little theory will be given because that would distract from the practical side of the methods presented. Instead, some “advanced reading boxes” provide an opportunity for greater insight into the theory. The Suggested Reading sections that conclude each chapter are not meant as exhaustive reference lists; instead, they include papers and, preferentially, books that are easily accessible and serve as a starting point for the interested reader to further explore the topics presented. <...>