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... Abstract This paper presents a model of new petroleum reserves in the Gulf of Mexico OCS region from 1977 to 1998<SUP>1</SUP>. The model has three distinct components: the effectiveness of drilling at finding reserves (drilling success rate), the effectiveness of successful drilling...

... to investigate the inherent risks and provide probabilities of achieving a positive NPV for the play, or of adding a certain volume of reserves. In this paper we will present a Gulf of Mexico play model as an example. In this play the number of prospects has a probability distribution. In addition, we cease...

...- hybrid model of oil and gas reserve additions to determine whether the negative impact of depletion on the finding rate of new reserves has been more than offset by the positive effects of technical progress and economic incentives in the US Gulf of Mexico OCS region. Our model results confirm...

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... The development system chosen and the production techniques employed become critical as water depth increases beyond 1,000 ft. The various options contemplated for deep-water developments in the Gulf of Mexico are discussed here. These options are analyzed and compared in order to identify...

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... ABSTRACT This paper presents the historical trend and defines the causes of drilling cost escalation in the Gulf of Mexico during the 1970's. The three major components of escalation are: 1) inflation, 2) supply-demand imbalance (demand pull) and 3) decreases in drilling efficiency. The decade...

... Projections of undiscovered reserves were distributed by water depth and field size based on the distribution of existing federal offshore fields and onshore fields. These were added to the existing reserves to comprise the full data base. The Gulf of Mexico was chosen for the initial detailed analysis...

..., and the deal made by Shell and Jersey for interest in Mene Grande(Gulf) production. The trouble with any discussion of such trades is that beside the value of the actual oil content of the property, the really important considerations lie within the time-honored expression "discount for risk and hazard...