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Monday, 12 November, 0830 to 0945

202 A&B

ACOUSTICS

Session Chairpersons:

Dawari Charles, Chevron
Donald Oliver, Weatherford International

0830 110304

Investigation of Altered Zone Using Dipole Radial Profiling and Formation Tester Interval Pressure Transient Testing

C. Ayan, M.J. Petricola, Schlumberger; P. Knight, B. Lalanne, Total
0855 109879

Estimation of Dry-Rock Elastic Moduli Based on the Simulation of Mud-Filtrate Invasion Effects on Borehole Acoustic Logs

T. Odumosu, C. Torres-Verdin, J.M. Salazar, J. Ma, B. Voss, G. Wang, University of Texas at Austin
0920 109662

Enhanced Mechanical Earth Modelling and Wellbore Stability Calculations Using Advanced Sonic Measurements:  A Case Study on an HP/HT Kvitebjorn Field in the Norwegian North Sea

A.S. Wendt, M. Kongslien, B.K. Sinha, B. Vissapragada, A. Newton, Schlumberger; E. Skomedal, L. Renlie, E.S. Pedersen, Statoil
Poster 109774

A Geomechanical Facies-Based Approach To Optimize Drilling and Completion Strategy of an Unconsolidated Sandstone Reservoir, Saudi Arabia

A.S. Bin Rabaa, H.H. Abass, D.E. Hembling, Saudi Aramco; T. Finkbeiner, GeoMechanics International
Poster 110089

Calibrating The Mechanical Properties and In-Situ Stresses Using Acoustic Radial Profiles

C.M. Sayers, S.M. Kisra, K.M. Tagbor, A.D. Taleghani, J. Adachi, Schlumberger

Monday, 12 November, 0830 to 0945

203 A&B

MANAGEMENT PRACTICE AT HOME AND ABROAD

Session Chairpersons: Eric Bickel, Texas A&M University
Andy Merryman, Frost Bank
0830 109625

Estimating Reserves in Tight Gas Sands at HP/HT Reservoir Conditions:  Use and Misuse of an Arps Decline Curve Methodology

J.A. Rushing, A.D. Perego, R.B. Sullivan, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation; T.A. Blasingame, Texas A&M University
0855 110321

Using "Fast Models" for Selecting the Right Decision—A Norwegian North Sea Case Study

K.U. Hollund, O. Kolbjørnsen, A.R. Syversveen, Norwegian Computing Center; T. Lie; A.Jørstad, Lundin Norway
0920 110215

Assessing the Past, Present, and Near Future of the Global Energy Market

R. F. Aguilera, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile; R. Aguilera, University of Calgary
Poster 109822

Enterprise Risk Management in the Petroleum Through Information Validation

S.W. Randall, Det Norske Veritas; D.P. Griffin, D. Harrell, Ryder Scott Company

Monday, 12 November, 0830 to 0945

204 A

FLOW THROUGH POROUS MEDIA

Session Chairpersons: Syed Hamid, Halliburton
Seung Kam, Louisiana State University
0830 110077

Simulation of Compositional Gravity Drainage Processes

D.A. DiCarlo, University of Texas at Austin; K. Jessen, University of Southern California
0855 110507

Impact of Self-Consistent Physically Based Three-Phase Relative Permeability on Oil Recovery by Secondary Gas Flooding

B. Alamadari, T.C. LaForce M. Piri, University of Wyoming
0920 110368

Comparison of Numerical Simulations and Laboratory Waterfloods in Fractured Carbonates

A. Haugen, M.A. Ferno, A. Graue, University of Bergen
Poster 110581

Infinite-Acting Physically Representative Networks for Capillarity-Controlled Displacements

J. Behseresht, S.L. Bryant, K. Sepehrnoori, University of Texas at Austin

Monday, 12 November, 0830 to 0945

204 B

MICROSEISMIC, FRACTURE DIAGNOSTICS AND CBM

Session Chairpersons: James Heinze, Devon Energy
Peggy Rijken, Chevron
0830 110333

Microseismic Monitoring of a Re-Stimulation Treatment to a Permian Basin San Andres Dolomite Horizontal Well

J.A. Quirein, C.W. Kessler, J.M. Trela, S. Zannoni, B.E. Cornish, R. Brewer, D. Gordy, Halliburton; W. Pettitt, Applied Seismology Consultants;  C.B. Walker, J. Laney, OXY USA;  R. Young, University of Toronto
0855 110813

New Analytical Techniques To Help Improve Our Understanding of Hydraulically Induced Microseismicity and Fracture Propagation

L. Eisner, Schlumberger;  T. Fischer, Z. Jechumtalova, Czech Academy of Sciences; J. Le Calvez, Schlumberger; S. Hainz, GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam; A. Bouskova, Czech Academy of Sciences
0920 110034

Surface Tiltmeter Mapping Shows Hydraulic Fracture Reorientation in the Codell Formation, Wattenberg Field, Colorado

S.L. Wolhart, Pinnacle Technologies; M.B. Zoll, Noble Energy; G.E. McIntosh, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation; L. Weijers, Pinnacle Technologies
Poster 110137

CBM:  Fracture Stimulation—An Australian Experience

D.W. McMillan, Oil Gas CBM Services; V.S. Palanyk, AngloCoal Australia

Monday, 12 November, 0830 to 0945

204 C

CARBON MANAGEMENT

Session Chairpersons: Arlette Ruiz, Sage Environmental Consultants
Mark Shemaria, Tidelands Oil Production Company
0830 110239

Carbon Management—The Emerging Paradigm for the Oil Industry

A.B. Chakraborty, Oil & Natural Gas Corporation
0855 109292

Humans Are Not Responsible for Global Warming

G.V. Chilingar, L.F. Khilyuk, University of Southern California
0920 109815

What Are Our Options for Sequestration of Atmospheric CO2—Some Thoughts

S.C. Gupta, EnCana Corporation
Poster 110650

Eliminating Buoyant Migration of Sequestered CO2 Through Surface Dissolution:  Implementation Costs and Technical Challenges

M. Burton, S.L. Bryant, University of Texas at Austin
Poster 110133

Effect of Methane Hydrates on the Global Climate Change

B. Dou, G. Jiang, X. Wu, China University of Geoscience

Monday, 12 November, 0830 to 0945

206 A&B

PRODUCTION MEASUREMENT AND DIAGNOSIS

Session Chairpersons: Dennis Dria, Shell
Kenji Furui, ConocoPhillips
0830 110064

Monitoring Production from Gravel-Packed Sand-Screen Completions on Azeri Field Wells Using Permanently Installed Distributed Temperature Sensors

I.D. Pinzon, J.E. Davies, BP; F. Mammadkhan, G.A. Brown, Schlumberger
0855 109749

A New Inversion Method to Interpret Flow Profiles From Distributed Temperature and Pressure Measurements in Horizontal Wells

A.D. Hill, D. Zhu, K. Yoshioka, Texas A&M University
0920 109888

Experimental Investigation of Emulsion Stability in GOSPs,  Part II: Emulsion Behavior

A.M. Al-Ghamdi, Saudi Aramco; C. Noik, C.S. Dalmazzone, Institute Français du Pétrole; S.L. Kokal, Saudi Aramco
Poster 110693

Workover Successes in Deviated Wells Using Multispinner Production Log Data

S. Horner, S.T. Grayson, Venoco; W.B. Elliot, A.R. Sandoval, P. Alban, Schlumberger
Poster 110349

Analysis of Well-Test Data in a Multiwell Reservoir With Water Injection

J. Lin, Xi’an Petroleum University; H-Z. Yang, Tsinghua University
Poster 110319

Inverted Venturi: Optimizing Recovery Through Flow Measurement

J.T. Ong, M. Aymond T.L. Albarado, J. Majid, P. Daniels, D. Jordy, L. Lafleur, Baker Hughes

Monday, 12 November, 0830 to 0945

207 C&D

HEAVY OIL PRODUCTION AND SAGD

Session Chairpersons: Tom Gee, Weatherford International
Shauna Noonan, ConocoPhillips
0830 110103

Pushing the Boundaries of Artificial Lift Applications: SAGD ESP Installations in Canada

F. Gaviria, Suncor Energy; R. Santos, O. Rivas, Y. Luy, Schlumberger
0855 110479

World's First Metal PCP SAGD Field Test Shows Promising Artificial-Lift Technology for Heavy-Oil Hot Production: Joslyn Field Case

J. Beauquin, F. Ndinemenu, G. Chalier, Total; L. Lemay, L. Seince, PCM; A. Damnjanovic, KUDU Industries
0920 110701

Extreme Temperature ESP Development

S.K. Tetzlaff, K.M. Wonitoy, Baker Hughes; B.B. Ward, L. Burleigh, Baker Hughes; A. Dodds, EnCana Corporation
Poster 110743

The Evolution of the Heavy-Oil-Exploratory-Wells-Testing Methodology—A Case History From Block 39 in the Amazon Rainforest of Peru

A. Prioletta, J. Cadena, R. Cachutt, Repsol YPF; M. Sersen, J.G. Flores, M. Loli, Schlumberger
Poster 110726

Acoustic Determination of Pump Intake Pressure in Wells Producing Low-API-Gravity Crude

J.N. McCoy, O.L. Rowlan, Echometer Company; A.L. Podio, University of Texas at Austin; C.A. Brunings, PDVSA;  A. Riviere, Advanced Technology Systems

Monday, 12 November, 0830 to 0945

303 A&B

CEMENTING AND WELLBORE ISOLATION

The cementing session will discuss case histories and novel methodologies utilized for long term zonal isolation in producing wellbores. Also a means for measuring fluid movement through eccentric annuli will be discussed.
Session Chairpersons: Lee Dillenbeck, Chevron
James Reid, BJ Services Company
0830 110804

Life of Well Isolation Implemented in Major North Sea Development

L.E. Hunter, B. Kinnaird, Halliburton; K. MacLean, Nexen Petroleum
0855 109563

Fluid Movement Measurements Through Eccentric Annuli:  Unique Results Uncovered

L.K. Moran, ConocoPhillips; M.R. Savery, Halliburton
0920 110523

Overcoming the Weak Link in Cemented Hydraulic Isolation

N. Moroni, N. Panciera, ENI; A. Zanchi, Stogit; C.R. Johnson, S. Le Roy-Delage, H. Bulte-Loyer, S. Cantini, E. Belleggia, R. Illuminati, Schlumberger
Poster 110040

Different Methods To Avoid Annular Pressure Buildup by Appropriate Engineered Sealant and Applying Best Practices (Cementing and Drilling)

F. Tahmourpour, K. Hashki, Halliburton; H.I. El-Hassan, Abu Dhabi Company For Onshore Oil Operations

Monday, 12 November, 0830 to 0945

210 C&D

MISCIBLE RECOVERY PROCESSES

Session Chairpersons: Fernando Samaniego V, University of Mexico
Mike O'Dell, Knowledge Reservoir
0830 108429

Recovery Factors in High-Pressure Air Injection Projects Revisited

D. Gutierrez, Computer Modelling Group;  A.R. Taylor, Continental Resources; V. Kumar, El Paso E&P; M.G. Ursenbach, R.G. Moore, S.A. Mehta, University of Calgary
0855 109905

Design of Carbon Dioxide Storage in a North Sea Aquifer Using Streamline-Based Simulation

R. Qi, Imperial College; V.T. Beraldo, Petrobras; T. LaForce, M.J. Blunt, Imperial College
0920 109686

Development and Application of New Computational Procedures for Modeling Miscible Gas Injection in  Fractured Reservoirs

M. Hui, B. Gong, Chevron; M. Karimi-Fard, L.J. Durlofsky, Stanford University
Poster 110435

Simulation Study Investigating Gas Cap Contamination Caused by Miscible CO2-WAG

P. Janssen, A.S. Lackner, J.A. Stensen, V. Haugse, Statoil

Monday, 12 November, 0830 to 0945

208 A&B

CHANGE IN PROFESSIONAL GENERATION: MYTH OR REALITY?

Session Chairpersons: Abdallah Harouaka, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Mining
T. Scott Hickman, T. Scott Hickman & Associates
0830 110686

Where Will the Next Generation of Petroleum Engineers Come From? Disturbing Observations from a Texas Oil Town

S.M. Schrader, University of Texas Permian Basin; R.S. Balch, New Mexico Tech.; D.E. Bunnell, University of Texas Permian Basin
0855 109289

Generation Y in the Oil Field: Are We Ready?

S. Rajan, Marathon Oil Company
0920 109820

From the "What Can I Do for You" to the "What Can You Do for Me" Generation: The Disconnect Between the Establishment and the Youth Culture in the Oil Industry

R.A. LeBas, Halliburton; W.J. Edwards, Dune Operating Company
Poster 109839

Achieving Superior Application Engineering: Proven Holistic Approach Disseminated to a Wider Community Key to Success

J.P. Redshaw,  A.D. Scotchman,  R. Laing, Hughes Christensen Company; J.P. Dwyer, D.K. Trichel, Baker Hughes