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Tuesday, 13 November, 0900 to 1200

202 A&B

FORMATION SAMPLING AND TESTING

Session Chairpersons: Geoffrey Page, Baker Hughes
Jawaid Saeedi, Schlumberger
0900 110389

New Method for Supercharging Estimation

J. Wu, M. Meister, B. Li, Baker Hughes
0925 109861

Advanced Mud Gas Logging in Combination with Wireline Formation Testing and Geochemical Fingerprinting for an Improved Understanding of Reservoir Architecture

D.E. McKinney, M. Flannery, H. Elshahawi, A. Stankiewicz, E. Clarke, Shell; J. Breviere, Geoservices 
0950 109956

A Dual-Grid Automatic History Matching Technique With Applications to 3D Formation Testing in the Presence of Oil-Base Muds

M. Malik, C. Torres-Verdin, K. Sepehrnoori, University of Texas at Austin
1045 109684

Integration of Geochemical, Mud Gas, and Downhole Fluid Analyses for the Assessment of Compositional Grading—Case Studies

H. Elshahawi, Shell; M. Hows, C. Dong, L. Venkatramanan, O.C. Mullins,  Schlumberger; D.E. McKinney, M. Flannery, M.N. Hashem, Shell
1110 110511

Advanced Formation Testing in OBM Using Focused Fluid Sampling for Producibility Evaluation in Mature Fields

T.M. Al-Beaiji, Saudi Aramco; M. Zeybek, Schlumberger; A.B. Crowell, R. Akkurt, S.M. Al-Dossari, Saudi Aramco;  A. Amin, S.F. Crary, Schlumberger
1135 109860

A New Approach for Interpreting Pressure Data To Estimate Key Reservoir Parameters From Closed-Chamber Tests

N.A. Rahman, Schlumberger; M. Santo, L. Mattar, Fekete Associates 
Poster 110831

Collecting Single-Phase Retrograde Gas Samples at Near-Dewpoint Reservoir Pressure in Carbonates Using a Pump-Out Formation Tester With an Oval Pad

C. Jones, W. Alta, Pertamina-Hess Jambi Merang; J. Singh, R. Engelman, M. Proett, B. Pedigo, Halliburton

Tuesday, 13 November, 0900 to 1200

203 A&B

REAL TIME MONITORING AND CASE STUDIES

Session Chairpersons: Ahmed Aly, Schlumberger
Daniel Gunderson, BJ Services Company
0900 109629

Smart-Well Monitoring and Control: Snorre B Experience

R.N. Kulkarni, Y.H. Belsvik, A.B. Reme, Statoil
0925 110097

Analyzing Simultaneous Rate and Pressure Data From Permanent Downhole Gauges

H. Rai, R.N. Horne, Stanford University
0950 109876

Real-Time Performance Analysis of Water-Injection Wells

B. Izgec, C. Kabir, Chevron
1045 110641

Network Approach for Optimization and Control of Intelligent Well Systems: Theory and Practice

A.A. Ajayi, M.R. Konopczynski, T. Sukkestad, WellDynamics 
1110 109608

Vertical Sweep Evaluation in the Lost Hills Diatomite Waterflood Using Carbon/Oxygen Logs

A. Badruzzaman, Chevron; T. Badruzzaman, Pacific Consultants & Engineers; M. Morea, D.R. Julander, Chevron
1135 110019

Gannet A:  Critical New Reservoir Insight Through Seamless Cross Discipline Integration

J. de Jonge, J. van Waarde, Shell

Tuesday, 13 November, 0900 to 1200

204 A

EOR FUNDAMENTALS

Session Chairpersons:

Kenneth Kibodeaux, Shell

Gary Teletzke, ExxonMobil
0900 109665

Development and Use of a Simulation Model for Mobility/Conformance Control Using a pH-Sensitive Polymer

I. Benson, Chevron; L.X. Nghiem, Computer Modelling Group; S. Bryant, M. Sharma, C. Huh, University of Texas at Austin
0925 109682

Key Aspects of Project Design for Polymer Flooding

  D. Wang, Daqing Oilfield Company; R.S. Seright, New Mexico Tech.; Z. Shao, J. Wang, Daqing Oilfield Company 
0950 109965

Low-Salinity Waterflooding to Improve Oil Recovery—Historical Field Evidence

E.P. Robertson, Idaho National Laboratory
1045 110099

Fracture Characterization and Modeling Various Oil-Recovery Mechanisms for a Highly
Fractured Giant Light-Oil Carbonate Reservoir

P.S. Ayyalasomayajula, M. Hui, W. Narr, R.E. Fitzmorris, J. Kamath, Chevron
1110 109627

Flooding Thin Low-Permeability Layers with a New Salt-Resistant, Medium Molecular Weight Polymer

D. Wang, S. Li, C. Fan, J. Li, H. Wu, Daqing Oilfield Company; M.B. Dusseault, University of Waterloo
1135 110408

Success of SAG Foam Processes in Heterogeneous Reservoirs

W.J. Renkema, W.R. Rossen, Delft University of Technology
Poster 109642

The Role of Adsorption Isotherms on Chemical-Flooding Oil Recovery

C.B. Cardoso, R.C. Silva, A.P. Pires, UENF-LENEP

Tuesday, 13 November, 0900 to 1200

204 B

FIELD MANAGEMENT AND OPTIMIZATION

Session Chairpersons: Hans Dube, EOG Resources
Daniel Hill, Texas A&M University
0900 110574

Success Stories in Onshore Production Surveillance and Optimization

D.F. Deaton, Halliburton; J.T. Kloosterman, Marathon Oil Company
0925 110401

Automatic Surveillance System for Large Gas Fields With Multifrequency Measurements

M.F. Mota, O.M. Campos, H. Escalona, L.D. Teran, Schlumberger; G. Sandoval, Pemex E&P
0950 110329

Better Reservoir Management Through Improved Water Injection Methods With Data Analysis and Detailed Fracture/Reservoir Modeling

  H. Joranson, Statoil; H.H. Klein, H K Technologies; A.M. Raaen, Statoil; M.B. Smith, NSI Technologies 
1045 110833

Impact of Flow Assurance in the Development of a  Deepwater Prospect

D.L. Gonzalez, A.K. Jamaluddin, Schlumberger; T. Solbakken, Hydro Gulf of Mexico; G.J. Hirasaki, W.G. Chapman, Rice University
1110 110296

Production Optimization by Real-Time Modeling and Alarming: The Sendji Field Case

J.A. Danquigny, R. Daian, M. Tison, R. Herrera, A. Ndombi, P. Valette, Total
1135 110525

Optimizing the Production System Using Real-Time Measurements: A Piece of the Digital Oil Field Puzzle

R.B. Thompson, V. Shanmugam, Aethon; S. Sinha, N.A. Collins, S.V. Bodwadkar, M. Pearcy, S. Herl, Schlumberger

Tuesday, 13 November, 0900 to 1200

204 C

SIMULATION

Session Chairpersons: Luiz Amado, Shell
Kok-Thye Lim, Chevron    
0900 110044

A Triple Continuum Pressure Transient Model for a Naturally Fractured Vuggy Reservoir

Y. Wu, Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory; C.A. Ehlig-Economides, G. Qin, Texas A&M University; Z. Kang, W. Zhang, SINOPEC; B.T. Ajayi, Q. Tao, Texas A&M University
0950 110219

A New Thermal-Compositional Reservoir Simulator with a Novel "Equation Line-Up" Method

C. Huang, U University of Utah; Y. Yang, M.D. Deo, University of Utah
0925 109821

A Critical Review for Proper Use of Water-Oil-Gas Transfer Functions in Dual-Porosity Naturally Fractured Reservoirs – Part 1

B.A. Ramirez, H. Kazemi, M.S. Alkobaisi, E. Ozkan, Colorado School of Mines; S. Atan, Marathon Oil Company
1045 110114

Iteratively Coupled Reservoir Simulation for Multiphase Flow

B. Lu, University of Texas at Austin; T. Alshaalan, Saudi Aramco; M.F. Wheeler, University of Texas at Austin
1110 109867

Development of a Coupled Geomechanics Model for a Parallel Compositional Reservoir Simulator

F. Pan, K. Sepehrnoori, University of Texas at Austin; L. Chin, ConocoPhillips
1135 110778

Multiscale Methods for Modeling Fluid Flow Through Naturally Fractured Carbonate Karst Reservoirs

P. Popov, G. Qin, L. Bi, Y. Efendiev, R.E. Ewing, Texas A&M University; Z. Kang, J. Li, RIPED - SINOPEC

Tuesday, 13 November, 0900 to 1200

206 A&B

COMPLETION CONCEPTS AND WELL OPERATIONS

Session Chairpersons: Daniel Daulton, BJ Services Company
Steven Streich, Halliburton
0900 109674

Modeling of Expandable Slotted Tubulars

Z. Li, Yanshan University; D. Yao, University of Houston; G. Samuel, Halliburton
0925 110111

Preventing Environmentally Induced Corrosion Cracking by Removal of Thiocyanates From Completion Brines

R.L. Horton, M. Arvie, M-I Swaco
0950 109130

High-Performance Water-Based Insulating Packer Fluids

A.M. Ezzat, J.J. Miller, R. Ezell, G.P. Perez, Halliburton
1045 110776

Effect of Well Variables on the Performance of Chemical, Jet, and RCT Tubing Cutters

M.S. Jurgens, Shell
1110 110110

Independence Project Completion Campaign:  Executing the Plan

J. Burman, Exploitation Technologies; G.F. Kelly, K.D. Renfro, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation; D.W. Shipper, Engineering Services
1135 110589

Cased-Hole Cleaning: Do Annular Velocity, Annular Coverage, and Contact Time Equal Mud Removal?

M. Darring, W.E. Foxenberg, M-I Swaco; R.B. Niehaus, Murphy Expro USA; T. Stein, D.M. Miller, M-I Swaco

Tuesday, 13 November, 0900 to 1200

207C&D

WELL OPERATIONS: MAINTAINING WELL INTEGRITY TO ENSURE PRODUCTION

Session Chairpersons: Joe Dillard, Weatherford International
Bertrand Theuveny, Schlumberger
0900 110877

Milling Through an Inoperable Ball Valve at Record Depth Provides for Successful Completion of an Ultradeep Well in the Gulf of Mexico

L. Rivas, Chevron; J.L. Powers, Weatherford International 
0925 107070

Downhole Leak Determination Using Fiber-Optic Distributed-Temperature Surveys at Prudhoe Bay, Alaska

J.Y. Julian, G.E. King, D.A. Cismoski, R.O. Younger, D.L. Brown, BP; G.A. Brown, K.M. Richards, C.A. Meyer, Schlumberger; J.R. Sierra, WellDynamics; W.T. Leckband, Halliburton; J.k. Sack, Petrotechnical Resources of Alaska; F.C. Mulian, Cochran Technology
0950 109791

Wellbore Isolation Intervention Devices Utilizing a Metal-to-Metal Rather Than an Elastomeric Sealing Methodology

G. Mackenzie, G.L. Garfield, Baker Oil Tools
1045 108698

Well Integrity Assurance: A Successful Method for External Corrosion and Damage Detection on Outer and Middle Concentric Strings of Casing

M.J. Loveland, ConocoPhillips; J.P. Burton, ProActive Diagnostic Services
1110 109530

The Extraction of Mud-Stuck Tubulars Using Vibratory Resonant Techniques

O.J. Gonzalez, H. Bernat, P. Moore, Vibration Technology
1135 110322

Scale Milling and Nipple Profile Recovery With Electrical Wireline—Case Histories From Successful Operations in the North Sea

G. McInally, E. Osaland, Aker Kvaerner Well Service; K.S. Iden, K.H. Halvorsen, Statoil
Poster 108692

New Innovative Wireline Jar Adds Significant Value by Reducing Fishing Costs

R.W. Evans, J.C. Brame, Evans Engineering; L.C. Rose, D.F. Dorffer, Halliburton
Poster 110347

Well Integrity Management System (WIMS)—A Systematic Way of Describing the Actual and Historical Integrity Status of Operational Wells

K. Corneliussen, F. Sorli, ExproSoft; H.B. Haga, E. Tenold, Norsk Hydro; C.A. Menezes, B. Grimbert, Total;  K. Owren, Statoil

Tuesday, 13 November, 0900 to 1200

303 A&B

GEOMECHANICS AND WELLBORE STABILITY

Session Chairpersons: Colin Mason, BP
Fersheed Mody, Shell
0900 110796

Modeling the Mechanical and Phase Change Stability of Wellbores Drilled in Gas Hydrates by the Joint Industry Participation Program (JIP) Gas Hydrates Project, Phase II

R.A. Birchwood, S. Noeth, M.A. Tjengdrawira, S.M. Kisra, F.L. Elisabeth, C.M. Sayers, R. Singh, P.J. Hooyman, R.A. Plumb, Schlumberger; E. Jones, J.B. Bloys, Chevron
0925 110121

Experimental and Numerical Investigations of Borehole Ballooning in Rough Fractures

M. Ozdemirtas, T. Babadagli, E. Kuru, University of Alberta
0950 109898

Managing Total Circulation Losses with Crossflow while Drilling:  Case History of Practical Solutions

K.M. Suyan, D. Dasgupta, D. Sanyal, V. Sharma, V.K. Jain, Oil & Natural Gas Corporation
1045 109842

Estimation of Formation Stresses Using Radial Variation of Three Shear Moduli—A Case Study From a High-Pressure and High-Temperature Reservoir in a Norwegian Continental Shelf

B.K. Sinha, B. Vissapragada, A.S. Wendt, M. Kongslien, H. Eser, Schlumberger; E. Skomedal, L. Renlie, E.S. Pedersen, Statoil
1110 110355

Elastoplastic Fracture Model Improves Predictions in Deviated Wells

B.S. Aadnoy, E. Kaarstad, University of Stavanger; M. Belayneh, International Research Institute of Stavanger
1135 110713

A New Treatment for Wellbore Strengthening in Shale

M.S. Aston, M.W. Alberty, S. Duncum, BP; J.R. Bruton, J.E. Friedheim, M.W. Sanders, M-I Swaco

Tuesday, 13 November, 0900 to 1200

210 C&D

CONVENTIONAL RESERVOIR ENGINEERING

Session Chairpersons: Ahmed El-Banbi, Schlumberger
0900 110576

A Unique Methodology for Evaluation of Multifractured Wells in Stacked-Pay Reservoirs Using Commingled Production and Rate Transient Analysis

J.F. Manrique, Occidental Oil & Gas Corporation; B.D. Poe, Schlumberger
0925 107882

Improved Well and Reservoir Management in Horizontal Wells Using Swelling Elastomers

M.A. Al-Mahrooqi, G. Hinai, F. Marketz, Petroleum Development Oman
0950 110820

Application of Convolution and Average Pressure Approximation for Solving Nonlinear Flow Problems—Constant Wellbore Pressure Case

M. Zhakupov, Total; D. Ilk, T.A. Blasingame, Texas A&M University
1045 109555

Reservoir Technical Limits:  A Framework for Maximizing Recovery From Oil Fields

P.C. Smalley, B. Ross, C. Brown, T.P. Moulds, M. Smith, BP
1110 110848

Analysis of Production Data from Hydraulically Fractured Horizontal Wells in Tight, Heterogeneous Formations

F. Medeiros, Petrobras; B. Kurtoglu, E. Ozkan, H. Kazemi, Colorado School of Mines
1135 108984

A New Method of Evaluating the Productivity Index for Nonlinear Flows

P.P. Valko, Texas A&M University; A. Ibraguimov, E. Aulisa, Texas Tech University; J.R. Walton, Texas A&M University
Poster 108392

Horizontal Waterflooding in Shuaiba Carbonate Reservoir of Daleel Field in Oman: From Pilots Performance to Development Era

L. Zhang, L. Zhou, M.A. Mugheiry, M.A. Adawy, J. Feng, Daleel Petroleum Company
Poster 110199

A Method for Computation of Volumetric Sweeps for Individual Wells in a Waterflood

D. Huh, I. Ershaghi, University of Southern California

Tuesday, 13 November, 0900 to 1200

208 A&B

OPERATIONS CENTERS AND REMOTE MONITORING

Session Chairpersons: John Bliss, BMT Designers & Planners
Eugene Nathan, Baker Hughes
0900 110236

Barriers to Implementation of Real-Time Operation Technology

J.R. Hite, Business Fundamentals Group; C.M. Crawley, Chevron; D.F. Deaton, Halliburton; K. Farid, Merrick Systems; M. Sternesky, Microsoft Corporation
0925 110563

Improving the Value of Real-Time Drilling Data To Aid Collaboration, Drilling Optimization, and Decision Making

G. McLaren, M.J. Hayes, BP; N.M. Brown, Z.M. Okafor, I.R. Megat, Schlumberger
0950 110196

Supporting Deployment of New Technology in Developing Oil and Gas Provinces from a Centralized Support Centre

K. Cannon, I. Kay, K. Amadi, Baker Hughes
1045 108706

Mobile Support Center Provides Cost-Effective Alternative to Dedicated Facility

R.A. Clyde, G. Akinniranye, R.B. Goobie, C.E. Alvarez, I. Gorgone, Schlumberger
1110 110729

New Remote Collaboration Models for Oil and Gas

J.R. Matson, J.D. Krome, IBM Corporation; W.R. Chmela, Kongsberg Intellifield
1135 110805

Use of Advanced Optimization Techniques to Manage a Complex Drilling Schedule    

M. Irgens, Actenum Corporation; W.L. Lavenue, Saudi Aramco
Poster 109856

Constant Reservoir Evaluation Through Real-Time Data as a Service

A.G. Mezzatesta, D.C. Shaw, Knowledge Reservoir; S. Webb, Roxar