Genetic algorithms in oil industry: An overview

The study presented here is directed to accumulate the body of knowledge which is up to now built around the techniques of Evolutionary Computation in the Oil Industry, particularly in the Exploration and Production business. The models presented cover specific aspects of application in reservoir characterization; nevertheless applications in other aspects are shown. The results are directed to improve the satisfaction by the performance of the methods of simulation of those properties in the reservoir characterization that have impact in the petroleum production. Additionally a brief framework is presented for the conception of evolutionary engineered reservoir characterization systems.