Summary A well equipped with intelligent components is considered "smart" only whenit maximizes its value over the life of the project. The definition of the adequate level of intelligence is the outcome of a multidisciplinary discussion that focuses on the well and reservoir management. To effectively realize the value associated with these technologies, Shell set up a Global Implementation Smart Wells Team at its E&P Technical Center. Jointly with asset teams from around the world, it has reviewed more than 80 projects over the last 3 years. The main result of this work is a faster and more-meaningful implementation effectively realizing the value associated with these technologies. An important by product of this work is a list of identified well and reservoir opportunities in which smart completions can add significant value. This paper reviews these opportunities and provides selected examples.
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C. A. Glandt (2005) studied this question.