Value assessment for reservoir recovery optimization

This paper analyzes the managerial flexibility embedded in oil and gas exploration and production. The analysis includes the economic impact of using different production techniques on the valuation of oil reserves. Two methodologies are used to evaluate the simulation of engineering techniques: (i)...

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Published in:Journal of petroleum science & engineering 2001-12, Vol.32 (2), p.151-158
Main Authors: Saito, R, de Castro, G.N, Mezzomo, C, Schiozer, D.J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Optimization
Petroleum
Real options
Reservoir engineering
Simulation
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Summary:This paper analyzes the managerial flexibility embedded in oil and gas exploration and production. The analysis includes the economic impact of using different production techniques on the valuation of oil reserves. Two methodologies are used to evaluate the simulation of engineering techniques: (i) the real option approach; and (ii) the discounted cash flow (DCF) method. Given the external variables (e.g., oil price, interest rate), this paper evaluates the best engineering technique for oil recovery by using a valuation approach. We conclude that by appropriately combining different production techniques, the value of oil reserves can increase under the real option approach and can be higher than the value assessed under the DCF method. Since oil recovery includes many managerial choices, we argue that the real option approach is more appropriate than the DCF method. The paper concludes that concession time and dividend yield are the most sensitive parameters for the valuation of oil reserves.
ISSN:0920-4105
1873-4715
DOI:10.1016/S0920-4105(01)00157-7