This work considers the well placement problem in reservoir management and field
development optimization. In particular, it emphasizes embedding realistic and practical …

Well placement optimization is a crucial and complex task in oil field development. Well
placement is usually optimized by coupling reservoir numerical simulator with optimization …

We evaluate the application of eight different global search algorithms to the optimization of
oil production from a mature field. Our focus is on algorithms that treat the reservoir simulator …

In recent years, evolutionary computation (EC) has gained increasing attention in the field of
production optimization due to its powerful global search ability and derivative-free …

Well placement optimization is a crucial task in the oil and gas industry, as it can significantly
impact the overall performance and economic viability of a reservoir. Genetic algorithms GAs …

Smart well technologies, which allow remote control of well and production processes, make
the problem of determining optimal control strategies a timely and valuable pursuit. The …

In the optimization of naturally fractured reservoirs, it is required to take into account their
complex flow behavior due to high conductivity fractures. In this regard, the possible effects …

During the early phases of offshore oil field development, field planners must decide upon
general design features such as the required number of wells and maximum oil processing …

Carbon dioxide Capture and Storage (CCS) is a viable technique for reducing CO2 emitted
to the atmosphere. A simulation based optimization of well placement is a promising solution …

Infill drilling is one of the most effective methods of improving the performance of polymer
flooding. The difficulties related to infill drilling are determining the optimal numbers and …