Technical Program

Session Chairpersons:

David Chorneyko, ExxonMobil Upstream Research Co.
Jasper Ring, Chevron North American E&P

2 p.m.

102106

Streaming Potential Applications in Oil Fields

M. Chen, B. Raghuraman, I.D. Bryant, M. Supp, Schlumberger

2:25p.m.

103222

Rate Allocation Using Permanent Downhole Pressures

M. McCracken, D.M. Chorneyko, ExxonMobil Upstream Research Co.

2:50p.m.

102876

Making Sense of the Geomechanical Impact on the Heavy-Oil Extraction Process at Peace River Based on Quantitative Analysis and Modeling

P. McGillivray, S. Brissenden, Shell Canada Ltd.; S. Bourne, K. Maron, P. Bakker, Shell Intl. E&P

3:15p.m.

100617

Real-Time Monitoring of Acid Stimulation Utilizing a Fiber-Optic DTS System

R.W. Clanton, Oxy U.S.A.; J.A. Haney, R. Pruett, C.L. Wahl, J.J. Goiffon, D. Gualtieri, Halliburton Energy Services Inc.

102048

Production Data Analysis—Challenges, Pitfalls, Diagnostics

D.M. Anderson, G. Stotts, L. Mattar, Fekete Assocs. Inc.; D. Ilk, T. Blasingame, Texas A&M U.

103124

Electrical Impedance Tomography (EIT) Technique for Real-Time Saturation Monitoring

R. Stacey, K. Li, R.N. Horne, Stanford U.

Moderator:

Susan Starr, BP

Panelists:

Kadreya Abou-Sayed, BP

Starlee Wiligura, BP

Patricia Vega, BHI Production

Anelisa Quintao Lara, Petrobras

Jennifer Bell, Chevron

Gennifer Kelly,Anadarko

Stephanie Cox, Schlumberger

Deanna Jones, Schlumberger

Ellen Coopersmith, Decision Framework

Cheryl Collarini, Collarini Engineering

Session Chairpersons:

Robert Archer, Knowledge Reservoir L.P.
Ahmed El-Banbi, Schlumberger

2 p.m.

102349

New Era of History Matching and Probabilistic Forecasting—A Case Study

S.L. Selberg, B.E. Ludvigsen, Scandpower Petroleum Technology; A. Diab, Scandpower GmbH, T. Harneshaug, Statoil ASA

2:25p.m.

101933

Improved and More-Rapid History Matching With a Nonlinear Proxy and Global Optimization

A.S. Cullick, W.D. Johnson, G. Shi, Landmark Graphics

2:50p.m.

102148

History Matching Using Face-Recognition Technique Based on Principal Component Analysis

S. Yadav, Schlumberger

3:15p.m.

103107

Stochastic History Matching and Data Integration for Complex Reservoirs Using a Wavelet-Based Algorithm

I. Sahni, R.N. Horne, Stanford U.

3:40p.m.

102135

Hydrocarbon Production Forecast and Uncertainty Quantification: A Field Application

M. Rotondi, G. Nicotra, A. Godi, F. Contento, Eni E&P; M.J. Blunt, Imperial College; M. Christie, Heriot-Watt U.

4:05p.m.

101052

History Matching for Determination of Fracture Permeability and Capillary Pressure

M.G. Kelkar, U. of Tulsa

102154

History Matching With an Uncertain Geological Scenario

S. Suzuki, J.K. Caers, Stanford U.

102871

A New Technique To Achieve History Match Using a Probabilistic Approach

L.C. Den Boer, J. Poncet, P. Biver, P. Henriquel, V. Marlot, Total S.A.

Session Chairpersons:

John Rogers, Noble Corp.

Samuel Osisanya, U. of Oklahoma

2 p.m.

102182

Coupling of Downhole Dynamics Recorder Enhances System-Matched Approach to Drill Bit Design and Application With a Specific Rotary-Steerable System

S.P. Barton, R. Lockley, ReedHycalog; D. Stroud, S.R. Peach, Weatherford Intl. Ltd.

2:25p.m.

102438

The Effect of Fixed-Cutter-Bit Design Features on the Steerability and Field Performance of a Point-the-Bit Rotary-Steerable System

S.R. Peach, D. Stroud, Weatherford Intl. Ltd.; S.P. Barton, R. Lockley, ReedHycalog

2:50p.m.

102067

Faster, Longer, and More-Reliable Bit Runs With New-Generation PDC Cutter

3:15p.m.

103074

Step Change in Performance: New Technology Significantly Improves Drilling Economics in GoM Motor Applications

B. Grimes, B. Kirkpatrick, Hughes Christensen

3:40p.m.

99602

Drilling Optimization at the Aloctono Block in Venezuela With the Utilization of Latest Technologies in Impregnated Bits and Turbines

R. Botelho, Smith Intl. Inc.; J.F. Barreto, S. Bello, W. Anato, G. Uzcategui, Petroleos de Venezuela S.A.

4:05p.m.

102640

Enhancements in PDC Bit Design and Drilling Optimization Tackle Hard Conglomerate Rock Drilling in Northern Mexico

C. Rodriguez, PEMEX; C. Montejo, R. Yam, O. Bustos, J. Sanchez, Schlumberger IPM; J. Romero, J. Rodriguez, ReedHycalog

Session Chairpersons:

Leonard Kalfayan, BJ Services Co.
Karen Olson, BP

2 p.m.

102326

New Results Improve Fracture Cleanup Characterization and Damage Mitigation

J.A. Ayoub, R.D. Hutchins, Schlumberger; F. Van der Bas, Shell Intl. E&P; S. Cobianco, C.N. Emiliani, Eni E&P; M.D. Glover, BP; S. Marino, Schlumberger; G. Nitters, Shell Intl. E&P; D. Norman, Chevron; G.A. Turk, BP

2:25p.m.

101083

Fracture Face Skin Evolution During Cleanup

R.D. Gdanski, D.D. Fulton, Halliburton; C. Shen, U. of Texas at Austin

2:50p.m.

101837

A Systematic Approach to Improved Success With Hydraulic Fracturing Applications

A.R. Jennings, Enhanced Well Stimulation Inc.; C. Westerman, D. Tadlock, R. Westerman, M. Anderson, C. W. Resources Inc.

3:15p.m.

103617

Laboratory Hydraulic Fracturing Test on a Rock With Artificial Discontinuities

L.A. Casas, ConocoPhillips Co.; J.L. Miskimins, Colorado School of Mines; A.D. Black, S.J. Green, TerraTek Inc.

3:40 p.m.

102907

Results of a Laboratory Propellant Fracturing Test in a Colton Sandstone Block

C.W. Wieland, EnCana Oil & Gas (U.S.A.) Inc.; J.L. Miskimins, Colorado School of Mines; A.D. Black, S.J. Green, TerraTek Inc.

4:05p.m.

102681

Restimulation: Candidate Selection Methodologies and Treatment Optimization

L.P. Moore, H. Ramakrishnan, Schlumberger

102629

Remediation of Production Loss Due to Proppant Flowback in Existing Wellbores

P.D. Nguyen, N.A. Stegent, S.R. Ingram, Halliburton

102758

Improved Understanding of Proppant Transport Yields New Insight to the Design and Placement of Fracturing Treatments

H.D. Brannon, W.D. Wood, R.S. Wheeler, BJ Services Co.

103167

Transport of Proppant in Hydraulic Fractures

P.E. Clark, U. of Alabama

102645

Statistical Study of the Crush Resistance Measurement for Ceramic Proppants

W.T. Stephens, Saint-Gobain Proppants; S.K. Schubarth, Schubarth Inc.; D.I. Rivera, E.M. Snyder, D.C. Herndon, Saint-Gobain Proppants

103623

Qualifying Proppant Performance

E.R. Freeman, D.A. Anschutz, J.J. Renkes, PropTester Inc.; D. Milton-Tayler, Frac Tech Ltd.

Session Chairpersons:

Donald Oliver, Weatherford Intl. Inc.
Stephen Prensky, Consultant

2 p.m.

102770

A New Pulsed Neutron Sonde for Derivation of Formation Lithology and Mineralogy

R.R. Pemper, A. Sommer, P. Guo, D. Jacobi, J. Longo, S. Bliven, E. Rodriguez, F. Mendez, X. Han, Baker Atlas

2:25p.m.

103066

A Retrievable and Reseatable Propagation Resistivity Tool for Logging While Drilling and Logging While Tripping

M.T. Frey, L. Argentier, M. Ross, V. Varveropoulos, Schlumberger

2:50p.m.

102572

Formation Evaluation of Horizontal Water Injectors Drilled in Thick Carbonate Reservoirs:  Behind-Casing-Analysis and LWD Resistivity Modeling

3:15p.m.

101930

A New Asymmetrical Array Induction Logging Tool

J. Xiao, J.C. Buchanan, M. Bittar, E. Davis, L. Sanmartin, G. Hu, S. Zannoni, M. Morys, W. Liu, Halliburton Energy Services

3:40p.m.

100340

Identifying and Correcting for High-Resistivity Cement Effects for Cased-Hole Resistivity-Log Analysis

D.H. May, S.J. Jacobsen, J.A. Rushing, B. Reynolds, L.I. Swager, Schlumberger

4:05p.m.

102366

Formation Testing and Sampling Using an Oval Pad in Al Hamd Field, Egypt

103113

Determining Anisotropic Formation Resistivity at Any Relative Dip Using a Multiarray Triaxial Induction Tool

H. Wang, T. Barber, C. Morriss, R.A. Rosthal, R. Hayden, M.E. Markley, Schlumberger

Session Chairpersons:

Terry Bussear, Baker Oil Tools
Craig Stair, Shell Intl. E&P

2 p.m.

103103

Advancements in Completion Technologies Prove Successful in Deepwater Frac-Pack and Horizontal Gravel-Pack Completions

M. Lorenz, E.E. Ratterman, F. Martins, W.N. Triplett, Baker Oil Tools

2:25p.m.

101182

Data Acquisition with Advanced Acoustic Telemetry Improves Operational Efficiency iin Deep-Water and Land-Well Testing--Case Histories

M. Azari, M.A. Salguero, E.A. Almanza, H. Kool, Halliburton

2:50p.m.

103089

Systematic Approach to the Design and Application of a Well Fracturing Fluid To Ensure Deepwater Production

3:15p.m.

102963

Coulomb-Nakika: Deepest Water Depth Subsea Completion

3:40p.m.

102209

Utilizing Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Analysis as a Design Tool in Frac-Packing Applications to Improve Erosion Life

N.J. Clem, M.P. Coronado, R. Mody, Baker Oil Tools

4:05p.m.

103209

Deepwater Completion Challenges Redefine Best Practices for Completion and Packer Fluid Selection

P.H. Javora, R.F. Stevens, C. Devine, BJ Services Co.; S. Jeu, Thunderbyrd Energy Services; M. Simmons, Noble Energy Inc.; G.T. Firmin, G.L. Poole, B. Franklin, Q. Qu, BJ Services Co.

103132

Factors Controlling the Proper Design of Effective Insulation Fluids for Oilfield Applications

X. Wang, Q. Qu, D. Stevens, P. Javora, BJ Services Co.

103118

New Fluid Technology Improves Performance and Provides a Method To Treat High-Pressure and Deepwater Wells

J.B. Crews, T. Huang, W.R. Wood, Baker Oil Tools

Session Chairpersons:

C. Shah Kabir, Chevron
Brian Ward, BJ Services Co.

2 p.m.

102490

Efficiency of Conversion of Work of Drainage to Surface Energy for Sandstone and Carbonate

S. Seth, N.R. Morrow, U. of Wyoming

2:25p.m.

102773

Effect of Wettability on High-Velocity Coefficient in Two-Phase Gas-Liquid Flow

2:50p.m.

103229

Capillary Wicking in Gas Wells

J. Mahadevan, U. of Tulsa; M.M. Sharma, U. of Texas at Austin; Y.C. Yortsos, U. of Southern California

3:15p.m.

102382

Predicting Primary Depletion Recovery of a Giant Light-Oil Carbonate Reservoir

P.S. Ayyalasomayajula, J. Kamath, K. Dehghani, D.J. Fischer, Chevron

3:40p.m.

102641

Modeling the Effect of Viscosity Ratio on Spontaneous Imbibition

H. Fischer, S. Wo, N.R. Morrow, U. of Wyoming

4:05p.m.

102239

Modeling Low-Salinity Waterflooding

G.R. Jerauld, C. Lin, K.J. Webb, J.C. Seccombe, BP

102564

The Effect of Wettability on Oil Recovery by Alkaline/Surfactant/Polymer Flooding

D. Han, H. Yuan, R. Weng, RIPED/PetroChina; F. Dong, Huabei Oilfield/PetroChina

Session Chairpersons:

Anthony Veneruso, Schlumberger
Ding Zhu, Texas A&M U.

2 p.m.

102374

Real-Time Prediction of Shut-in Production From Hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico

C.C. Watson, Kinetic Analysis Corp.; M.E. Johnson, U. of Central Florida

2:25p.m.

103069

Real-Time Fiber-Optic Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS)—New Applications in the Oilfield

D.K. Nath, D B. Finley, J.D. Kaura, Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.; B. Krismartopo, W. Yudhiarto, PT Chevron Pacific Indonesia

2:50p.m.

102920

Experience from the Use of Automatic Well-Test Analysis

3:15p.m.

102214

Development of Low-Order Controllers for High-Order Reservoir Models and Smart Wells

E. Gildin, H. Klie, A. Rodriguez, M.F. Wheeler, R.H. Bishop, U. of Texas at Austin

3:40p.m.

102139

A New Approach for Field Surveillance: Enhanced Monitoring Associating Smart Alarms To Produce More Oil

A. Lentini, G. Fumia, Eni E&P; H. Malonga, F. Okassa, Eni Congo; J. Le Cann, J. Lessi, Geoservices

4:05p.m.

102351

Real-Time Production—A Virtual Dream or Reality? The Case of Remote Surveillance of ESP and Multiphase Flowmeters

B.C. Theuveny, A. Kosmala, P. Maizeret, R. Sagar, Schlumberger

Session Chairpersons:

Marcel Polikar, U. of Alberta
Neal Skinner, Halliburton

2 p.m.

62522

Downhole Video: A Cost/Benefit Analysis

J.R. Tague, C.F. Holliman, Chevron

2:25p.m.

102524

Well-Integrity Operations at Prudhoe Bay, Alaska

J.L. Anders, R.S. Rossberg, A.T. Dube, H.R. Engel, D. Andrews, BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc.

2:50p.m.

96337

Want to Make Tree Operations Safer? Why Not Use the DHSV as a Barrier?

K. Munday, S. Trim, Eclipse Petroleum Technology Ltd; E.P. Turna, Turkish Petroleum Refineries

3:15p.m.

102241

Coiled-Tubing Perforation and Zonal Isolation in Harsh Wellbore Conditions

M.I. Omar, A. Md Ali, Z. Ali, Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd; A. Parapat, W. Speck; E. Parta, Schlumberger

3:40p.m.

102658

New Closed-Loop Control System Reduces Risk in Intervention Operations

J.M. McNicol, M. McGurk, G. Pittman, Baker Oil Tools; G. Heisig, B.A. Donadieu, J.A. Hood, Baker Hughes INTEQ

103037

Evaluation of Friction Reducers for High-Density Brines and Their Application in Coiled Tubing at High Temperatures

M. Ke, Q. Qu, R.F. Stevens, N.E. Bracksieck, BJ Services Co.; C.R. Price, D. Copeland, Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

Session Chairpersons:

Brian Davis, BJ Services Co.
Ali Sahin, King Fahd U.

2 p.m.

102996

Stochastic Simulation of Marine Reservoirs Through Paleotopography Modeling

P. Kedzierski, J. Mallet, Nancy School of Geology

2:25p.m.

102444

Accurate Detection and Spatial Delineation of Thin-Sand Sedimentary Sequences via Joint Stochastic Inversion of Well Logs and 3D Prestack Seismic Amplitude Data

G.D. Merletti, C. Torres-Verdin, U. of Texas at Austin

2:50p.m.

102093

Three Statistical Pitfalls of Phi-K Transforms

P. Delfiner, Total S.A.

3:15p.m.

103282

Seismically Driven Reservoir Characterization Using an Innovative Integrated Approach: Syd Arne Field

S.A. Christensen, Hess; T. Dalgaard, A. Rosendal, J. Christensen, Dong E&P; G. Robinson, A.M. Zellou, T. Royer, Prism Seismic

3:40p.m.

103268

Consistent Downscaling of Seismic Inversions to Cornerpoint Flow Models

S. Kalla, C. White, Louisiana State U.; J. Gunning, CSIRO; M. Glinsky, BHP-Billiton Petroleum Inc.

4:05p.m.

101945

New Strategy for Seismic Facies Upscaling to the Reservoir Grid Scale

O. Duplantier, N. Hadj-Kacem, J. Vittori, Total E&P

102788

Borehole Deviation Surveys are Necessary for Hydraulic Fracture Monitoring

Session Chairpersons:

P. O’Dell, Shell Intl. E&P
Mohammed Al-Khatib, Saudi Aramco

2 p.m.

103255

Optimizing the Productivity of Gas/Condensate Wells

C. Shi, R.N. Horne, K. Li, Stanford U.

2:25p.m.

102478

Optimal Waterflood Management Using Rate Control

A. Alhuthali, A. Oyerinde, A. Datta-Gupta, Texas A&M U.

2:50p.m.

100946

History Matching of the Valhall Field Using a Global Optimization Method and Uncertainty Assessment

B. Al-Shamma, Imperial College London and Total E&P Norge; R. Teigland, Total E&P Norge

3:15p.m.

102492

Quantifying Uncertainties Associated With Reservoir Simulation Studies Using Surrogate Reservoir Models

S.D. Mohaghegh, West Virginia U. and Intelligent Solutions Inc.

3:40p.m.

102913

Robust Waterflooding Optimization of Multiple Geological Scenarios

G. Van Essen, M. Zandvliet, P. Van den Hof, O. Bosgra, Delft U. of Technology; J. Jansen, Delft U. of Technology and Shell Intl. E&P

4:05p.m.

102988

Tahiti: Assessment of Uncertainty in a Deepwater Reservoir Using Design of Experiments

102846

Integrated Production System Modeling in SPDC, Nigeria

R. Vlaardingerbroek, C.O. Emelle, Shell PDC of Nigeria Ltd.