Abstract
The philosophy and techniques of Advanced Reservoir Management (ARM) are described. ARM is aimed (i) at obtaining a unique and detailed model of reservoir architecture (i.e., its internal structure) from seismic, geological, and field performance data, (ii) at accurately tracking the progress of the fluid front(s), and (iii) at engineering remedial action in order to maximize oil recovery by primary depletion and fluid (water, gas, or EOR fluids) injection. The use of ARM techniques right from the start of field development and exploitation, and the synergetic teamwork of geologists, geophysicists, engineers, and experts in geostatistics are the essential points of ARM philosophy. Information provided by ARM techniques is of vital importance for engineering and controlling EOR processes.