j = \frac{J}{h_e} =\frac{q}{h_e \cdot |p_e - p_{wf}|}

where

productivity index

flowrate (the specification of which may differ, see below)

formation pressure

bottom hole pressure at sandface

effective formation thickness



See Also


Petroleum Industry / Upstream / Production / Subsurface Production / Subsurface E&P Disciplines / Production Technology / Productivity Index