Field DEVELOPMENT planning in the initial phase could involve the assessment of more than one development option.  Four components of a Development plan can be used to describe each option:

Reservoir:

• number, location, type of wells;
• assessment of oil recovery mechanism;
• assessment of production over the development stage

Wells:

• the design of wells to meet production requirements

Facilities:

• process facilities
• infrastructure
• terminal/export facilities

Operating and Maintenance strategies:

• manning level
• daily production level
• support requirements, for ex. helicopters, supply vessels