Technical Program

Session Chairpersons:

Ahmed Aly, Schlumberger
Mark Proett, Halliburton

9 a.m.

101886

Monitoring Multilayered Reservoir Pressures and Gas/Oil Ratio Changes Over Time Using Permanently Installed Distributed Temperature Measurements

9:25a.m.

102159

Predicting the Flow Distribution on Total E&P Canada’s Joslyn Project Horizontal SAGD Producing Wells Using Permanently Installed Fiber-Optic Monitoring

P. Krawchuk, M.A. Beshry, Total E&P Canada; G.A. Brown, B. Brough, Schlumberger

9:50a.m.

103097

Successful Flow Profiling of Gas Wells Using Distributed Temperature Sensing Data

D.O. Johnson, J.R. Sierra, J. Kaura, D. Gualtieri, Halliburton

10:15a.m.

101762

Results of the World’s First 4D Microgravity Surveillance of a Waterflood—Prudhoe Bay, Alaska

J.L. Brady, BP; J.L. Hare, Zonge Engineering; J.F. Ferguson, U. of Texas at Dallas; J.E. Seibert, Seibert & Assocs. LLC; F. Klopping, T. Chen, T. Niebauer, Micro-g Lacoste Inc.

10:40a.m.

102743

Using Downhole Real-Time Data To Estimate Zonal Production in a Commingled-Multiple-Zones Intelligent System

K. Sun, M.R. Konopczynski, A.A. Ajayi, WellDynamics Inc.

11:05a.m.

100912

Characterizing Sparsely Fractured Reservoirs Through Structural Parameters, Time-Lapse 3D Seismic, and Production Data

M. Zeidouni, C. Kruijsdijk, Delft U. of Technology

103152

A Probabilistic Integration of Well Log, Geological Information, 3D/4D Seismic, and Production Data: Application to the Oseberg Field

S. Castro, J.K. Caers, Stanford U.; C. Otterlei, T. Hoye, T. Andersen, P. Gomel, Norsk Hydro

Session Chairpersons:

Sameh Macary, IPR Group of Companies (IPR)
Bruce James, Woodside Energy Ltd.

9 a.m.

102926

The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the Stage-Gate Project Management Process in the Oil and Gas Industry

9:25a.m.

101540

Value-of-Information Look-Backs—Was the Information You Gathered Really Worth Getting?

E.M. Coopersmith, M. Burkholder, J. Schulze, Decision Frameworks

9:50a.m.

102891

The Timing of Investment in Deepwater Heavy-Oil Opportunities With Uncertainty in Oil Price and Production Technology

C.C. De Abreu, G.A. Lima, S.B. Suslick, U. Estadual de Campinas

10:15a.m.

102369

Modeling Dependence Between Geologic Risk Factors

J. Bickel, Texas A&M U.; J.E. Smith, Duke U.; J.L. Meyer, Strategic Decisions Group

10:40a.m.

102188

Correcting Common Errors in Probabilistic Evaluations: Efficacy of Debiasing

M.B. Welsh, S.H. Begg, U. of Adelaide; R.B. Bratvold, U. Stavanger

11:05 a.m.

103178

Complete Decision-Tree Analysis Using Simulation Methods: Illustrated With an Example of Bitumen Production in Alberta Using Steam Injection

D.G. Laughton, David Laughton Consulting Ltd. and U. of Alberta; G. Joe, Husky Energy Inc.; M. Paduada, M. Samis, AMEC Americas Ltd.

103354

Software Agents—An Emergent Software Technology That Enables Us To Build More Dynamic, Adaptable, and Robust Systems

E. Landre, J. Olmheim, G. Waersland, H. Ronneberg, Statoil

Session Chairpersons:

Mohamed Soliman, Halliburton

Paul Worthington, Gaffney, Cline & Assoc.

9 a.m.

102968

Critical Issues in CO₂ Capture and Storage: Findings of the SPE Advanced Technology Workshop (ATW) on Carbon Sequestration

S.W. Imbus, Chevron; F.M. Orr, Stanford U.; V.A. Kuuskraa, Advanced Resources Intl. Inc.; S.M. Benson, L.R. Myer, Lawrence Berkeley Natl. Laboratory; A. Rigg, CO2CRC; S.D. Hovorka, Bureau of Economic Geology; N. Gupta, Battelle Memorial Inst.; K. Bennaceur, Schlumberger

9:25 a.m.

102376

A Four-Component, Two-Phase Flow Model for CO2 Storage and Enhanced Coalbed-Methane Recovery

9:50 a.m.

100809

Experimental and Numerical Modeling of Direct Injection of CO₂ Into Carbonate Formations

O. Izgec, B. Demiral, Middle East Tech U.; H.J. Bertin, Laboratoire TREFLE; S. Akin, Middle East Tech U.

10:15 a.m.

102138

Dependence on Temperature, Pressure, and Salinity of the IFT and Relative Permeability Displacement Characteristics of CO₂ Injected in Deep Saline Aquifers

D.B. Bennion, Hycal Energy Research Laboratories Ltd.; S. Bachu, Alberta Energy and Utilities Board

10:40 a.m.

102634

Effect of Resident Water on Enhanced Coalbed Gas Recovery by Simultaneous CO₂/N₂ Injection

H. Jahediesfanjani, F. Civan, U. of Oklahoma

11:05 a.m.

102284

CO₂ Sequestration in Depleted Gas/Condensate Reservoirs

E. Shtepani, Hycal Energy Research Laboratories Ltd.

102767

Influence of Shrinkage and Swelling of Coal on Production of Coalbed Methane and Sequestration of Carbon Dioxide

H. Siriwardane, D. Smith, Natl. Energy Technology Laboratory/DOE; F.B. Gorucu, Advanced Resources Intl. Inc.; T. Ertekin, Pennsylvania State U.

102796

Scaling Analysis of the Migration of CO₂ in Saline Aquifers

M. Hesse, H.A. Tchelepi, F.M. Orr, Stanford U.

Session Chairpersons:

Annie Audibert-Hayet, Inst. Français du Pétrole
James Reid, BJ Services Co.

9 a.m.

102414

Special Cement System and Cementing Techniques Improve Zonal Isolation in South Oman Fields

9:25a.m.

102596

A New Cement Developed for High-Temperature Sidetracks

9:50a.m.

102184

OK, We Can’t Get API Cement—What Now?

M.J. Rogers, R.L. Dillenbeck, V. GoBoncan, BJ Services Co.

10:15a.m.

100390

Application of Engineered Cementing Solution To Solve Long-Term Cement Integrity Issues in Tunisia

K. Krusche, Thyna Petroleum Services; C.R. Johnson, N.Y. Braud, H. Ben Ghazi, Schlumberger

10:40a.m.

102979

Study on Cement Displacement by Lattice-Boltzmann Method

X. Li, R.J. Novotny, BJ Services Co.

11:05a.m.

102173

Polymer Powder/Cement Composites

102534

Drillable Tailpipe Disconnect Used Successfully in More Than 120 Wells Worldwide

H.E. Rogers, P. Thornton, Halliburton; M. Fairchild, D. Austin, Latigo Petroleum

102220

Ultralightweight and Gas-Migration Slurries: An Excellent Solution for Gas Wells

Session Chairpersons:

Robert Duenckel, Carbo Ceramics Inc.
Ronald Dusterhoft, Halliburton

9 a.m.

102262

Transversely Multifractured Horizontal Wells: A Recipe for Success

A.S. Demarchos, MJE Consultants Inc.; M.M. Porcu, M.J. Economides, U. of Houston

9:25a.m.

101840

Extreme Multistage Fracturing Improves Vertical Coverage and Well Performance in the Lost Hills Field

9:50a.m.

102342

Characterization of a Shallow Horizontal Fracturing Treatment in Western Missouri

10:15a.m.

101026

Awakening an Old Field—A Case Study of a Refracturing Program in the Greater Green River Basin

M.T. Shaefer, BJ Services Co.

10:40 a.m.

102679

Applications of Relatively Permeability Modifiers To Control Water Cut Following Hydraulic Fracturing in Western Siberia Oilfields—Russian Case History Study

E. Borodin, Rosneft; P. Vakhroushev, S.M. Stolyarov, BJ Services; L.J. Kalfayan, BJ Services

11:05a.m.

102226

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Hydraulic Fracturing in the South Texas Wilcox Formation

L.K. Britt, M.B. Smith, NSI Technologies; Z.A. Haddad, J.P. Lawrence, Devon Energy Corp.

101235

Effective Heavy Post-Fracturing Proppant Cleanout With Coiled Tubing: Experimental Study and Field Casing History

J. Li, I.P. Bayfield, BJ Services Co.; G. Paton, Talisman Energy (UK) Ltd.

103250

Uinta Basin Single-Well Model To Optimize Tight Gas Completions

B.V. Cherian, A.M. Aly, S.A. Denoo, L. Maschio, D.W. Sobernheim, Schlumberger; J.D. Longwell, Gasco Energy

Session Chairpersons:

Paul Boonen, PathFinder Energy Services
Mark Bowers, ExxonMobil Exploration Co.

9 a.m.

102335

Development of a Low-Frequency Quadrupole Shear-Wave Technology To Improve Quality of LWD Shear Velocity Measurement

9:25a.m.

102175

A New Method for Improving LWD Logging Depth

C.R. Chia, Schlumberger; H. Laastad, Statoil; A.V. Kostin, F. Hjortland, G.A. Bordakov, Schlumberger

9:50a.m.

103094

Dynamic Depth Correction To Reduce Depth Uncertainty and Improve MWD/LWD Log Quality

D. Dashevskiy, T. Dahl, A.G. Brooks, D. Zurcher, J.C. Lofts, S. Dankers, INTEQ

10:15a.m.

102404

Improved Density Processing for LWD Density

O. Desport, Schlumberger; J. Crowe, Chevron

10:40a.m.

102538

Optimized Nuclear Logging for Fast Drilling

T.B. Helgesen, F. Jonsbraaten, Baker Hughes INTEQ; C.F. Pepper, ExxonMobil

11:05a.m.

103150

Evaluation of Horizontal Wells Using LWD Propagation Resistivity and Laterolog-Type Resistivity Logs

G. Hu, M.S. Bittar, J. Hou, Halliburton Energy Services

102345

Dispersion Corrections Are Not Just for LWD Dipole Sonic Tools

J. Market, W. Canady, Halliburton

103328

Application of a New Data-Driven Dispersive Processing Method to LWD and Wireline Compressional, and Shear Waveform Data

Session Chairpersons:

Rustom Mody, Baker Hughes
Steven Streich, Halliburton

9 a.m.

102678

Analyzing Underperformance of Tortuous Horizontal Wells—Validation With Field Data

M. Kerem, Shell Intl. E&P BV; M. Proot, Shell GSI VC; P. Oudeman, Shell Intl. E&P BV

9:25a.m.

103291

3D Numerical Simulator for Horizontal-Well Gravel Pack

9:50a.m.

102077

Cost-Effective Life-Cycle Profile Control Completion System for Horizontal and Multilateral Wells

10:15a.m.

100923

A Rigorous Composite-IPR Model for Multilateral Wells

B. Guo, K. Ling, A. Ghalambor, U. of Louisiana at Lafayette

10:40a.m.

102208

Means for Passive Inflow Control Upon Gas Breakthrough

S.L. Crow, M.P. Coronado, R.K. Mody, Baker Oil Tools

11:05a.m.

102295

A Novel Approach for Drilling and Gravel Packing Horizontal Wells in the Presence of Reactive Shales Using a Solids-Free Synthetic Fluid

A.F. Aragao, Petrobras; L. Quintero, Baker Hughes Drilling Fluids; A.L. Martins, A. Calderon, A. Sa, Petrobras; A. McKellar, A.D. Gabrysch, Baker Oil Tools

103293

Factors Affecting Horizontal Well Gravel-Pack Efficiency

K.P. Ojo, Marathon Oil Co.; S.O. Osisanya,  K.B. Ayeni, U. of Oklahoma

Session Chairpersons:

Kenneth Kibodeaux, Shell

Venkataramanan Muralidharan, BP

9 a.m.

101710

Analytical Modeling of Chemical Flooding: One-Dimensional Two-Phase Flow Accounting for Ion Exchange

A.P. Pires, P.M. Ribeiro, P. Bedrikovetsky, North Fluminense State U.

9:25a.m.

102328

Combined Microbial Surfactant Polymer System for Improved Oil Mobility and Conformance Control

J.F. Gabitto, Prairie View A&M U.

9:50a.m.

102972

Recovery of Oil Resources From the Residual and Transitional Oil Zones of the Permian Basin

G.J. Koperna, Advanced Resources Intl. Inc.; L.S. Melzer, Melzer Consulting; V.A. Kuuskraa, Advanced Resources Intl. Inc.

10:15a.m.

103194

Coupling EOS Compositional and Surfactant Models in a Fully Implicit Parallel Reservoir Simulator Using EACN Concept

C. Han, M. Delshad, G.A. Pope, K. Sepehrnoori, U. of Texas at Austin

10:40a.m.

103117

Experimental Development of Adsorption and Desorption Kinetics of a CO₂-Foaming Surfactant Onto Berea Sandstone

Z. Zeng, U. of North Dakota; R. Grigg, New Mexico PRRC; B. Bai, U. of Missouri at Rolla

11:05a.m.

101681

From Concept to Pilot to Full-Field Implementation: A New EOR Process for the Prudhoe Bay Field

P.L. McGuire, F.H. Carini, J.G. Ambrose, A.N. Yancey, BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc.; M.N. Panda, Petrotechnical Resources-Alaska

101202

Study on High-Concentration Polymer Flooding To Further Enhance Oil Recovery

F. Yang, D. Wang, G. Wang, X. Sui, W. Liu, C. Kan, Daqing Oilfield Co. Ltd..

103230

Characterization of Operative Mechanisms in Gravity Drainage Field Projects Through Dimensional Analysis

M.M. Kulkarni, Marathon Oil Co.; D.N. Rao, Louisiana State U.

Session Chairpersons:

Joe Ansah, Halliburton
Guoping Xue, ExxonMobil Information Technology

9 a.m.

102281

Full-Field Parallel Simulation Model: A Unique Tool for Reservoir Management of the Greater Burgan Oil Field

A.K. Ambastha, Chevron; D. Al-Matar, E. Ma, Kuwait Oil Co.; B. Kasischke, Chevron

9:25a.m.

101334

New Parellel Algorithm for Multiple History-Matched Realizations

D.I. Zubarev, Scandpower Petroleum Technology; M.G. Kelkar, U. of Tulsa

9:50a.m.

103295

Tracing Streamlines on Unstructured Grids From Finite Volume Discretizations

S.F. Matringe, R. Juanes, Massachusetts Inst. of Technology; H.A. Tchelepi, Stanford U.

10:15a.m.

102512

An Eulerian-Lagrangian Formulation for Compositional Flow in Porous Media

10:40a.m.

103101

Efficient Parallel Computing Using Multiscale Multimesh Reservoir Simulation

11:05a.m.

102549

A Three-Phase Compressible Dual-Porosity Model for Streamline Simulation

Session Chairpersons:

Fersheed Mody, Shell Intl. E&P Inc.

David Chen, Halliburton

9 a.m.

Keynote:

Vikram Rao, Halliburton

9:25a.m.

103068

New Technology Improves Economics in Canada’s Extensive Alberta Oil Sands Region

9:50a.m.

102580

Evolutionary Well Construction Method That Challenges Convention

10:15a.m.

Design and Performance Evaluation of an Ultradeepwater Subsea Blowout Preventer Control System Using Shape Memory Alloy Actuators

10:40a.m.

103217

Hybrid Simulation Using Neural Networks To Predict Drilling Hydraulics in Real Time

Slimming the Wellbore Design Enhances Drilling Economics in Field Development

Session Chairpersons:

Abdallah Harouaka, King Fahd U.
T. Scott Hickman, T. Scott Hickman & Assocs. Inc.

9 a.m.

103339

Education for the Real World: Equipping Petroleum Engineers To Manage Uncertainty

R.B. Bratvold, U. of Stavanger; S.H. Begg, U. of Adelaide

9:25a.m.

102202

An Organized Approach: Challenges Faced by Today’s New Engineers in the Petroleum Industry

J.T. Edwards, G.T. Woo, BJ Services Co.

9:50a.m.

102105

Implementing an Undergraduate Minor in Energy

J.R. Fanchi, Colorado School of Mines

10:15a.m.

103287

Sustained Competitive Advantage Through Structured Mentoring

G. Arango, P. Han, Hughes Christensen Co.; M. Rousseau, Rousseau Consulting Inc.

10:40a.m.

102858

Technical Specialists or Business Managers:  The Choice Being Made by Young Professionals at the Beginning of the New Millennium

11:05a.m.

102706

How Do We Get There From Here: Global Energy Transitions Planning

B.W. Ebenhack, AHEAD Energy Corp.

102866

The Challenges of Accident Response Training and Application in a Middle East Environment

J.M. Williams, H. Allan, The Petroleum Institute

Session Chairpersons:

Ted Frankiewicz, Natco Group Inc.
John Murray, Spars Intl.

9 a.m.

103323

Subsea Multiphase Pressure Boosting and a New Approach for Speed Control Using a Hydrodynamic Variable Speed Drive

S.L. Scott, J. Xu, Texas A&M U.; C. Lenz, Voith Turbo

9:25a.m.

103137

Screening for Potential Asphaltene Problems

J. Wang, New Mexico Tech; J.L. Creek, Chevron; J.S. Buckley, New Mexico Tech

9:50a.m.

102330

Hydrate Inhibition of Subsea Jumpers During Shut-in

T.L. Cagney, S.C. Hare, Total E&P Angola; S. Svedeman, Southwest Research Institute

10:15a.m.

101826

Integrated Flow Assurance Modeling of the BP Angola Block 18 Western Area Development

M.J. Watson, N. Hawkes, P.F. Pickering, FEESA Ltd.; J. Elliott, L.W. Studd, BP

10:40a.m.

102727

Effects of High Oil Viscosity on Oil/Gas Flow Behavior in Horizontal Pipes

B. Gokcal, Q. Wang, H.-Q. Zhang, C. Sarica, U. of Tulsa

11:05a.m.

102722

Water Separation From Wellstream in Inclined Separation Tube With Distributed Tapping

R.M. Rivera, M. Golan, Norwegian U. of Science & Technology; J. Friedemann, Vetco GrayLtd.; B. Bourgeois, Statoil ASA

103242

Flow-Assurance Aspects of Subsea Systems Design for Production of Waxy Crude Oils

102254

Mechanistic/Probabilistic Modeling of Slug Initiation in a Lower Elbow of a Hilly-Terrain Pipeline

E.M. Al Safran, Kuwait U.; C. Sarica, H. Zhang, J.P. Brill, U. of Tulsa

102511

Automated Route Finding for Production Flowlines To Minimize Liquid Inventory and Pressure Loss

J. Xiao, A. Al-Muraikhi, A.M. Qahtani, Saudi Aramco

102049

Modeling of Pig Operations in Natural Gas and Liquid Pipeline

F. Esmaeilzadeh, D. Mowla, M. Asemani, Shiraz U.