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Tuesday, 13 November, 1400 to 1700

202 A&B

LWD AND WELLBORE POSITIONING

Session Chairpersons: Paul Boonen, PathFinder Energy Services
Jerome Truax, Halliburton
1400 110318

A Technique for Improving the Accuracy of Wireline Depth Measurements

P. Fitzgerald, Schlumberger; B. Pedersen, Statoil
1425 109972

Improving LWD Image and Formation Evaluation by Utilizing Dynamically Corrected Drilling-Derived LWD Depth and Continuous Inclination and Azimuth Measurements

G.A. Bordakov, A.V. Kostin, J.C. Rasmus, D. Heliot, Schlumberger; H. Laastad, Statoil; E.J. Stockhausen, Chevron
1450 109959

Successful Applications of Azimuthal Propagation Resistivity for Optimum Well Placement and Reservoir Characterization While Drilling

R. Chemali, E. Hart, T. Flynn, H. Meyer, T.B. Helgesen, A. Kirkwood, A. Merchant, A.E. Berle, Baker Hughes
1545 109971

A New Azimuthal Deep-Reading Resistivity Tool for Geosteering and Advanced Formation Evaluation

M.S. Bittar, Halliburton; J. Klein, ConocoPhillips; R. Beste, G. Hu, M. Wu, J. Pitcher, C. Golla, G.D. Althoff, M. Sitka, V. Minosyan, M.D. Paulk, Halliburton
1610 109646

Permeability and Saturation Evaluation in a Deepwater Turbidite Utilizing Logging-While-Drilling Low-Gradient Magnetic Resonance

K. Turco, J. Brenneke, BP; S.O. Jebutu, A.D. Kirkwood, H.F. Thern, R. Chemali, T. Kruspe, Baker Hughes
1635 109940

An LWD Tool Suite for Formation Evaluation in HP/HT Environments    

A.M. Rennie, P.M. Boonen, PathFinder Energy Services

Poster 109902

Characterization of Arab Formation Carbonates Utilizing Real-Time Formation Pressure and Mobility Data

D.J. Seifert, P.M. Neumann, S.M. Dossary, Saudi Aramco; K. Chew, K. Kuen, U. Hahne, Baker Hughes; M. Bacciarelli, J. Pragt, Baker Hughes
Poster 110340

Combining Advanced Real-Time LWD Answers with Accurate and Flexible 3D Rotary-Steerable System for Proactive Reservoir Navigation

T. Gravem, A.E. Berle, S.S. Gundersen, Baker Hughes; J. Pedersen, K.O. Rorvik,  A. Hansen, ConocoPhillips

Tuesday, 13 November, 1400 to 1700

203 A&B

NEW TECHNOLOGY IN RESERVOIR MONITORING

Session Chairpersons: David Chorneyko, ExxonMobil
Mark Proett, Halliburton
1400 110528

Cross-Well Electromagnetic Tomography in Haradh Field: Modeling to Measurements

A.F. Marsala, S. Al-Ruwaili, S.M. Ma, S. Modiu, Z. Ali, Saudi Aramco; J. Donadille,M. Wilt, Schlumberger
1425 110634

Monitoring SAGD Steam Injection Using Microseismicity and Tiltmeters

S.C. Maxwell, J. Du, J.E. Shemeta, U. Zimmer, N. Boroumand,  L.G. Griffin, Pinnacle Technologies
1450 109941

Real-Time Fiber-Optic Casing Imager

M. Appel, D.E. Dria, J. Freeman, F. Rambow, M. Shuck, Shell; B.A. Childers, S. Poland, T. Dominique, Baker Hughes
1545 109943

Streamline-Based History Matching and Uncertainty—Markov-Chain Monte Carlo Study of an Offshore Turbidite Oil Field

M. Maucec, S.G. Douma, D. Hohl, J. Leguijt, Shell; E. Jimenez, A. Datta-Gupta, Texas A&M University
1610 109929

Matching of Production History and 4D Seismic Data—Application to the Girassol Field, Offshore Angola

F. Roggero, D. Ding, Institute Français du Pétrole; P. Berthet, Total; O. Lerat, J. Cap, P. Schreiber, Institute Français du Pétrole
1635 110832

Fluid Production and Injection Induced Stress Changes Using Reservoir Volume Changes Inverted From Tiltmeter-Based Surface Deformation Measurements

J. Du, S.C. Maxwell, N. Warpinski, Pinnacle Technologies

Tuesday, 13 November, 1400 to 1700

204 A

WELL PERFORMANCE AND OPTIMIZATION

Session Chairpersons: Bobby Poe, Schlumberger
Elizabeth Zuluaga, Chevron
1400 109761

Predicting Undulating Well Performance    

R. Kamkom, D. Zhu, Texas A&M University; A.J. Bond, Pioneer Natural Resources
1425 109805

Production Optimization in Closed-Loop Reservoir Management

C. Wang, G. Li, A.C. Reynolds, University of Tulsa
1450 110821

Inflow Performance Relationship (IPR) for Solution-Gas-Drive Reservoirs—Analytical Considerations

D. Ilk, Texas A&M University; R. Camacho, PEMEX; T.A. Blasingame, Texas A&M University
1545 109262

A Dynamic Wellbore Modeling for Sinusoidal Horizontal Well Performance With High Water Cut

Y. Tang, M. Wolff, P. Condon, K. Ogden, Chevron
1610 110317

Gas Coning Control for Smart Wells

A.P. Leemhuis, S. Belfroid, G. Alberts, TNO Science & Industry
1635 110600

Theory and Application of Probabilistic Method of Designing Customized Interval Control Valves Choke Trim for  Multizone Intelligent Well Systems

A.A. Ajayi, M.R. Konopczynski, WellDynamics 
Poster 110425

Straining of Fine Particles in Gaps in Porous Media

E. Rodriguez, S.L. Bryant, University of Texas at Austin
Poster 110316

An Investigation Into the Need of a Dynamic Coupled Well-Reservoir Simulator

E. Nennie, G. Alberts, S. Belfroid, L. Peters, TNO Science & Industry;  G.J. Joosten, Shell

Tuesday, 13 November, 1400 to 1700

204 B

FRACTURING APPLICATIONS AND DESIGN

Session Chairpersons: Mathew Samuel, Schlumberger
Stacey Walker, Chevron .
1400 109561

Multiphase Non-Darcy Flow in Proppant Packs

R.D. Barree, Barree & Associates; M.W. Conway, Stim-Lab
1425 110091

Case History:  G-Function Analysis Proves Beneficial in Barnett Shale Application

F.E. Syfan, S.C. Newman, Frac Tech Services; B.R. Meyer, Meyer & Associates; D.M. Behrendt, Wynn-Crosby Operating
1450 110697

Introducing New API/ISO Procedures for Proppant Testing

P.B. Kaufman, CESI Chemical; R.W. Anderson, Weatherford International; M.J. Ziegler, Unimin Corporation; A.R. Neves, Sintex Minerals & Services; M.A. Parker, Halliburton; K.L. Abney, Stim-Lab; G.K. Cortes, Mineracao Curimbaba; S.A. Joyce, Badger Mining Corporation; G.S. Penny, CESI Chemical
1545 109969

A New Environmentally Acceptable Technique for Determination of Propped Fracture Height and Width

R.R. McDaniel, J. Borges, Hexion Specialty Chemicals; S.S. Dakshindas, Marathon Oil Corporation
1610 110845

A Novel Hydraulic Fracturing Model Fully Coupled with Geomechanics and Reservoir Simulator

L. Ji, A. Settari, University of Calgary; R.B. Sullivan, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
1635 109690

A Study of Gel Degradation, Surface Tension, and Their Impact on the Productivity of Hydraulically Fractured Gas Wells

H.A. Nasr-El-Din, A.M. Al-Mohammed, A.D. Al-Aamri, O.A. Al-Fuwaires, Saudi Aramco

Tuesday, 13 November, 1400 to 1700

204 C

THE CASE FOR STANDARDS, COMPANY-SPECIFIC AND INDUSTRY-WIDE

Session Chairpersons: Jake Booth, ExxonMobil
Carrie Popa, Chevron
1400 110907

Second Stage Challenge for the PRODML Standard: Adaptive Production Optimization

B. Weltevrede, Shell; A. Doniger, Energistics; L. Ormerod, Weatherford; S.G. DeVries, Invensys
1425 110655

Improved Production and Process Optimization Through People, Technology, and Process

J. Sagli, Statoil; H.E. Klumpen, G. Nunez, Schlumberger F. Moeller Nielsen, Statoil
1450 109963

Developing a Holistic Global Approach to Asset Management

B. Cabrera, D. Musri, C.E. Selva, Petrobras; C. Lardone, Schlumberger
1545 110399

Operation Centres, Realtime Data and Data Management.  Quo Vadis?

L. Grovik, Hydro
1610 110388

A Standard Real-Time Information Architecture for Drilling and Completions

J. Pickering, N. Whiteley, J. Roye, H. Turnbull, D.R. Cavanagh, BP
1635 109859

Enabling Automated Workflows for Production

M. Szatny, Landmark Graphics Corporation
Poster 108314

The Evolution of Communities of Practice in a Petroleum Services Organization

D.L. Smith, Halliburton

Tuesday, 13 November, 1400 to 1700

206 A&B

WELL DESIGN AND CASE HISTORIES

Session Chairpersons: Stephen Lipari, EOG Resources
Catalin Teodoriu, Texas A&M University
1400 110524

Completion Design, Installation, and Performance—Cannonball Field, Offshore Trinidad

J.C. Healy, Consultant; J.T. Powers, M. Maharaj, M. Ramlogan, BP
1425 110359

Subsea Slimhole Completions in Deepwater Gulf of Mexico:  Case Histories

J. Sanford, C. Cordeddu, ENI Petroleum; W.J. Edwards, Dune Energy; G.D. Baccigalopi, BJ Services
1450 110675

Using Ultrasonic Techniques to Accurately Examine Seal Surface Contact Stress in Premium Connections

K.A. Hamilton, B. Wagg, T. Roth, C-FER Technologies
1545 110383

Cement Sheath Evaluation in Nonconventional Environment—Case History

J.L. De Paula, V. Rodriguez, R. Vicente, Petrobras
1610 109999

The Challenges of Designing HP/HT Equipment

A. Forsyth, Expro International Group; B.J. Saucier, DeepMar; D.J. More, Expro International Group; A. Stawaisz, Chevron; D. Gill, Stress Services; R. Younger, Prospect

Tuesday, 13 November, 1400 to 1700

207 C&D

FRACTURED RESERVOIR CHARACTERIZATION

Session Chairpersons: Calvin Kessler, Halliburton
Ali Sahin, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Mining
1400 110542

Fluid Flow in a Fractured Reservoir Using Geomechanically Constrained Fault Zone Damage Model for Reservoir Simulation

P.K. Paul, M.D. Zoback, Stanford University; P.H. Hennings, ConocoPhillips
1425 109272

Integrated Property and Fracture  Modeling Using 2D Seismic Data: Application to an Algerian Cambrian  Field

A. Ouenes, D. Klepacki, T. Royer, Prism Seismic; A. Boufrioua, E. Mouhouehe, M. Hamoud, K. Djermouni, H. Harhad, Sonatrach   
1450 110517

Microseismic Monitoring Quality Control (QC) Reports as an Interpretive Tool for Nonspecialists

U. Zimmer, S.C. Maxwell, C.K. Waltman, N.R. Warpinski, Pinnacle Technologies
1545 110720

Estimation of Fracture Porosity of Naturally Fractured Reservoirs with No Matrix Porosity Using Fractal Discrete Fracture Networks

T. Kim, D.S. Schechter, Texas A&M University
1610 110331

Flow Through Inhomogeneous Fault Zones

H.H. Soleng, A.R. Syversveen, A. Skorstad, P. Roe, Norwegian Computing Center; J. Tveranger, Centre for Integrated Petroleum Research
1635 110028

Development of Deep Thin Reservoirs Through Meandering Morphologies Imaged in Seismic Data:  A Case Study in San Jorge Basin, Argentina

M. Foster, G. Lovine, Repsol-YPF
Poster 110179

Characterization of a Reef Reservoir Permeability Using Well and Seismic Data

G. Hu, China Offshore Oil Company; X. Huang, Golden Eagle International; M. Mei, China University of Geosciences;  L. Gu, China Offshore Oil Company; C. Xiao, Golden Eagle International 

Tuesday, 13 November, 1400 to 1700

303 A&B

DRILLING FLUIDS

This session discusses drilling fluids challenges while drilling horizontal and ERD wells. Difficult drilling environments such as deep water and HP/HT wells are also discussed.  Both modeling and laboratory tests will help to provide better understanding of the subject.
Session Chairpersons: Annie Audibert-Hayet, Total
Catalin Ivan, Chevron
1400 109586

New Constant-Rheology Synthetic-Based Fluid Reduces Downhole Losses in Deepwater Environments

J.C. Rojas, P.A. Bern, L. Jacobson, L.A. Romo, BP; B. Greene, R.D. Irby, N. Trotter, W. Dye, N. Sharma, Baker Hughes
1425 110470

Field Validation of Drillpipe Rotation Effects on Equivalent Circulating Density

T. Hemphill, Halliburton; P.A. Bern, J.C. Rojas, BP; K. Ravi, Halliburton
1450 110677

Simulation of Dynamic Filtrate Loss During the Drilling of a Horizontal Well With Fractures and Its Impact on Well Performance

Z. Wu, R. Vaidya, P.V. Suryanarayana, Blade Energy Partners
1545 110638

An Innovative Manganese Tetra-Oxide/KCl Water-Based Drill-in Fluid for HT/HP Wells

A.S. Al-Yami, H.A. Nasr-El-Din, Saudi Aramco; A.A. Al-Majed, H. Menouar, King Fahd University
1610 109630

Determination of Cuttings Lag in Horizontal and Deviated Wells

A.J. Garcia-Hernandez, S. Miska, M. Yu, N.E. Takach, University of Tulsa; C.M. Zettner, ExxonMobil
1635 110404

A Phenomenological Approach to Analysis of Barite Sag in Drilling Muds

P. Paslay, Manatee; U.B. Sathuvalli, Blade Energy Partners; M.L. Payne, BP
Poster 109840

An Experimental Study of Hole Cleaning Under Simulated Downhole Conditions

M. Yu, N.E. Takach, University of Tulsa; D.R. Nakamura, BP; M.M. Shariff, Saudi Aramco
Poster 110584

Unique Micronized Weight Material Delivers Ultrathin NAF To Optimize ERD Drilling

W. Matlock, L. Conn, M-I Swaco

Tuesday, 13 November, 1400 to 1700

210 C&D

FLUID FLOW

Session Chairpersons: Salil Banerjee, Reliance Petroleum Industries
Daopu Numbere, University of Missouri at Rolla
1400 110132

Mechanisms and Performance Demonstration of the Gas-Assisted Gravity-Drainage Process Using Visual Models

T. Mahmoud, D.N. Rao, Louisiana State University
1425 110228

Pore-Scale Simulation of Dispersion in Porous Media

G. Garmeh, R.T. Johns, L.W. Lake, University of Texas at Austin
1450 110838

A Predictive Pore-Scale Model for Non-Darcy Flow in Anisotropic Porous Media

M.T. Balhoff, M.F. Wheeler, University of Texas at Austin
1545 109295

Non-Darcy Flow Effects in Dual-Porosity, Dual-Permeability Naturally Fractured Gas Condensate Reservoirs

B.A. Ramirez, H. Kazemi, E. Ozkan, Colorado School of Mines; M. Al-Matrook, Kuwait Institute of Scientific Research
1610 110455

Stress-Dependent Permeabilities of Sandstones and Carbonates: Compression Experiments and Pore Network Modelings

J. Dautriat, N.F. Gland, S. Youssef, E. Rosenberg, S. Bekri, Institute Français du Pétrole
1635 110081

The Use of Capacitance-Resistive Models for Rapid Estimation of Waterflood Performance and Optimization

M. Sayarpour, University of Texas at Austin; E. Zuluaga, C.S. Kabir, Chevron; L.W. Lake, University of Texas at Austin
Poster 110520

Forecasting Injector-Producer Relationships From Production and Injection Rates Using Extended Kalman Filter

F. Liu, J.M. Mendel, University of Southern California

Tuesday, 13 November, 1400 to 1700

208 A&B

PROJECTS AND FACILITIES DESIGN

Session Chairpersons: Kathryn Allen, BP
Ted Frankiewicz, Spec Services  
1400 110191

The Cost of Errors in Estimates Used in Concept Selection

C.J. Jablonowski, C. Wiboonkij-Arphakul, University of Texas at Austin; M.D. Neuhold, Clough Engineering
1425 109785

Operating Multiphase Helicoaxial Pumps in Series To Develop a Satellite Oil Field in a Remote Desert Location

H.N. Saadawi, Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operations
1450 109522

Offshore Natural Gas Liquefaction Process Selection and Development Issues

D. Wood, David Wood and Associates; S. Mokhatab, Tehran Raymand Consulting Engineers; M.J. Economides, University of Houston
1545 18981

Offshore LNG Storage in Concrete Gravity Caissons—Project Development and Procurement

B. Raine, J. Powell, G. Jackson, G. Thomas, Arup Energy
1610 110487

Concept and Development of a Flow System for Handling and Exporting 600,000 Bbl/Day In Campos Basin—Brazil        

E. Bordieri, C.S. Vianna, J.O. Vidal,  Petrobras
1635 109944

Effect of Internal Baffles on Volumetric Utilization of an FWKO—A CFD Evaluation

Y. Lu, Tsinghua University; J.M. Lee, R. Chase, L. Rankel, Natco