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Step 4: Estimating Individual Pool-Size Distribution
The pool-size-by-rank can be computed when (1) N is a fi xed value or
(2) N is a random variable. Individual pool sizes can be further conditioned to the given pool ranks.
Step 5: Estimating Play Resource Distribution
The play resource distribution can be estimated using the estimated value
of N and the pool-size distribution. A play potential distribution can be
estimated by conditioning the play resource distribution to pool ranks.
Figure 6.2. Play-size-by-rank plot for Devonian gas plays of the Western
Canada Sedimentary Basin (after Reinson et al., 1993).
Statistical Methods for Estimating Petroleum Resources
Step 4: Estimating Individual Pool-Size Distribution
The pool-size-by-rank can be computed when (1) N is a fi xed value or
(2) N is a random variable. Individual pool sizes can be further conditioned to the given pool ranks.
Step 5: Estimating Play Resource Distribution
The play resource distribution can be estimated using the estimated value
of N and the pool-size distribution. A play potential distribution can be
estimated by conditioning the play resource distribution to pool ranks.
Figure 6.2. Play-size-by-rank plot for Devonian gas plays of the Western
Canada Sedimentary Basin (after Reinson et al., 1993).