97 - Recoverable Resources versus Recoverable Reserves PART 2

In this episode of Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro, Executive Consultant Ian Glacken and Principal Consultant Jan Graham continue their deep dive into recoverable resources. In Part 2, they tackle localisation, LUC vs. MIK, SMU estimate misconceptions, and what engineers really need to know.

This podcast episode at a glance:
00:05 Introduction
00:46 Issues with localisation and its importance
02:05 The main localisation method
04:11 How does it work with LUC and MIK?
04:49 How is it different with simulation?
05:33 MIK and localisation
06:19 Main issues associated with the LUC or LMIK
06:28 Common SMU estimate misconceptions
08:02 How should engineers use the model

NOTES: Localised Uniform Conditioning (LUC): A New Approach for Direct Modelling of Small Blocks. Author: Marat. Z. Abzalov

Join our experts as they explore the topic of Recovery Resources versus Recoverable Reserves Part 2 in the episode 97 of the Fresh Thinking podcast.

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