Bubble point pressure
(
P
b
) is essential
for determining petroleum production, simulation, and reservoir characterization
calculations. The
P
b
can be measured from
the pressure–volume–temperature (PVT) experiments. Nonetheless,
the PVT measurements have limitations, such as being costly and time-consuming.
Therefore, some studies used alternative methods, namely, empirical
correlations and machine learning techniques, to obtain the
P
b
. However, the previously published methods
have restrictions like accuracy, and some use specific data to build
their models. In addition, most of the previously published models
have not shown the proper relationships between the features and targets
to indicate the correct physical behavior. Therefore, this study develops
an accurate and robust correlation to obtain the
P
b
applying the Group Method of Data Handling (GMDH). The
GMDH combines neural networks and statistical methods that generate
relationships among the feature and target parameters. A total of
760 global datasets were used to develop the GMDH model. The GMDH
model is verified using trend analysis and indicates that the GMDH
model follows all input parameters’ exact physical behavior.
In addition, different statistical analyses were conducted to investigate
the GMDH and the published models’ robustness. The GMDH model
follows the correct trend for four input parameters (gas solubility,
gas specific gravity, oil specific gravity, and reservoir temperature).
The GMDH correlation has the lowest average percent relative error,
root mean square error, and standard deviation of 8.51%, 12.70, and
0.09, respectively, and the highest correlation coefficient of 0.9883
compared to published models. The different statistical analyses indicated
that the GMDH is the first rank model to accurately and robustly predict
the
P
b
.