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Productivity Index

A mathematical measure of a well's potential or ability to produce, expressing the ability of a reservoir to deliver fluids to the wellbore. Usually stated as volume delivered per psi of drawdown at the sandface (bbl/d/psi). The symbol J is commonly used, preferred by the Society of Petroleum Engineers.