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What BOE Ratio Does WellDatabase Use?

The most widely used BOE conversion ratio is 6 Mcf of gas = 1 BOE (6:1), which is the BOE used in WellDatabase exports. Certain dashboards and analytics tools also provide a 20:1 BOE option.

Barrels of Oil Equivalent (BOE) is a common industry method for converting oil and gas volumes into a single measurement. 

Ratio Used in Exports

  • BOE (6:1) = 6 Mcf of gas equals 1 BOE.

Ratio Options in Dashboards

Certain dashboards and analytics tools allow users to select either: 

  • BOE (6:1) = 6 Mcf of gas equals 1 BOE
  • BOE (20:1) = 20 Mcf of gas equals 1 BOE

Certain charts may also display BOE/D (Barrels of Oil Equivalent per Day) metrics using either the 6:1 or 20:1 conversion ratio. 

The example below shows a chart where users can select between BOE (6:1), BOE (20:1), BOE/D (6:1), and BOE/D (20:1). 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What BOE ratio is used in WellDatabase exports?
A: WellDatabase exports use the 6:1 BOE conversion ratio, where 6 Mcf of gas equals 1 BOE.

Q: Why do some dashboards offer both BOE (6:1) and BOE (20:1)?
A: Certain dashboards and analytics tools allow users to choose between 6:1 and 20:1 BOE calculations depending on their preferred analysis methodology. 

Q: What does BOE stand for?
A: BOE stands for Barrels of Oil Equivalent, a common industry method used to combine oil and gas volumes into a single measurement.

Q: Does changing the BOE ratio affect the underlying production data?
A: No. Changing the BOE ratio only affects how gas volumes are converted into BOE. The underlying oil, gas, and water production data remain unchanged.

Q: What is the difference between BOE and BOE/D?
A: BOE represents a total volume, while BOE/D represents an average daily production rate. Both metrics may be available using either the 6:1 or 20:1 BOE conversion methodology in certain charts and analytics tools. 

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