Experimental Validation of Pore-Level Calculations of Static and Dynamic Petrophysical Properties of Clastic Rocks

Optimized Formation Evaluation: A New Technique To Enhance Openhole Log Assessment of Pay and Producibility

A Comparative Study of Capillary-Pressure-Based Empirical Models for Estimating Absolute Permeability in Tight Gas Sands

Experimental and Statistical Analysis of Shaly Sand Evaluation Using CEC-Dependent Parameters

Methods for Upscaling Diverse Rock Permeability Data for Reservoir Characterization and Modeling

Permeability Predictions Based on Two-Dimensional Pore Space Images

Pore-Level Analysis of the Relationship Between Porosity, Irreducible Water Saturation, and Permeability of Clastic Rocks

Superposition Principle and Reciprocity for Pressure-Transient Analysis  of Data From Interfering Wells

A Case Study: Using Wireline Pressure Measurements To Improve Reservoir Characterization in Tight Formation Gas—Wamsutter Field, Wyoming

Stimulation Flowback Management—Keeping a Good Completion Good

Practical Analysis of Injection/Falloff Data From Horizontal Wells

Determination of Connected Volume and Connectivity From Extended Tests in Compartmentalized and Layered Reservoirs

An Iterative Ensemble Kalman Filter for Data Assimilation

Flow Instability Associated with Wettability Alteration

Temperature Effects on Surfactant-Aided Imbibition Into Fractured Carbonates

Physics-Driven Interface Modeling for Drainage and Imbibition in Fractures

Experimental Determination of Relative Permeabilities For a Rich Gas Condensate System Using Live Fluid

Waterflood Performance By Injection of Brine with Different Salinity for Reservoir Cores

Oil Recovery and Fracture Reconsolidation of Diatomaceous Reservoir Rock by Water Imbibition at Elevated Temperature

The Effect of Fluid Saturation Profiles on Three-Phase Oil Relative Permeabilities and Oil Recovery

Contacting More of the Barnett Shale Through an Integration of Real-Time Microseismic Monitoring, Petrophysics, and Hydraulic Fracture Design

Barnett Shale Completions: A Method for Assessing New Completion Strategies

Applying Hydraulic Fracture Diagnostics To Optimize Stimulations in the Woodford Shale

Improving Well Productivity and Profitability in the Bakken—A Summary of Our Experiences Drilling, Stimulating, and Operating Horizontal Wells

Evidence of Horizontal Hydraulic Fracture at Depth Due to Stress Rotations Across a Thrust Fault

Well Stimulation Technology Progression in Horizontal Frontier Wells, Tip Top/Hogsback Field, Wyoming

Gas Production From Class 2 Hydrate Accumulations in the Permafrost

The Intrinsic Reliability of Manometric Sorption Apparatus Using Supercritical Carbon Dioxide

Measurements of Gas Condensate Near-Critical and Volatile oil Densities and Viscosities at Reservoir Conditions

An Early-Time Model for Well Testing of a  Hydrate-Capped Gas Reservoir

Extended Analysis for Gas Condensate Systems

Horizontal Wells in Tight Gas Sands—A Methodology for Risk Management To Maximize Success

An Investigation of PVT Effects on Geochemical Fingerprinting of Condensates from Gas Reservoirs

Current State of the Premium Screen Industry: Buyer Beware—Methodical Testing and Qualification Shows That You Don't Always Get What You Paid For

Quantifying Non-Darcy Effects on the Productivity of a Cased-Hole Frac Pack (CHFP) Well

Examining Erosion Potential of Various Inflow Control Devices To Determine Duration of Performance

One-Trip Completion in the Campos Basin

Lessons Learned on Gulf of Mexico Gas Wells Drilled With OBM and Completed with Heavy Brine

Completion Design for a Highly Compacting Deepwater Field
A.D. Procyk, D.P. Jamieson, J.A. Miller, R.C. Burton, R.M. Hodge, ConocoPhillips; N. Morita, Waseda University

Multiphase Flow Modeling Based on Experimental Testing: A Comprehensive Overview of Research Facilities Worldwide and the Need for Future Developments

Testing Gas Condensate Wells in Northern Siberia With Multiphase Flowmeters

Predictions of Two-Phase Critical Flow Boundary and Subcritical Mass Flow Rate Across Chokes

Integrated Wellbore Reservoir Model Predicts Flow Transients in Liquid-Loaded Gas Wells

A Robust Steady-State Model for Flowing-Fluid Temperature in Complex Wells

The Virtual Well: Guidelines for the Application of Dynamic Simulation To Optimise Well Operations, Life Cycle Design, and Production

Multiphase Measurements and Sampling—Operating Experience

The actual oil industry trend is to access the most difficult hydrocarbon pools around the world. This approach has pushed the envelope on drilling performance and technology deployment. As a consequence, there have been a few failures, many successes and even more lessons to share.

The papers that will be presented during the Drilling Case Studies Session can be divided in three sections. Firstly, new challenges in Extended Reach Drilling, Underbalanced Drilling, Deep water wells and Wellbore Stability in High Angle Wells reviewed through their application in unique scenarios. Secondly, the evaluation of casing and drill string failures showing how obstacles can generate technology and knowledge. Finally, a couple of case studies presenting the positive impact of technology on drilling performance.

These papers are the best examples of how complex well construction has evolved to be, how technology is essential to succeed and how the industry is keeping up to the challenges.

G. Robello Samuel, Halliburton

Maximiliano Medina, Helix RDS

Challenges Associated With Subsalt Tar in the Mad Dog Field

Advanced LWD and Directional Drilling Technologies Overcome Drilling and Completion Challenges in Lateral Wells of Barnett Shale

Mad Dog Slot W1 Tubing Deformation Failure Analysis

Wellbore Stability Considerations for Drilling High-Angle Wells Through Finely Laminated Shale: A Case Study from Terra Nova

Chris Gallant, Petro-Canada; Jianguo Zhang, BP (formerly Baker Hughes); Christopher A. Wolfe, Baker Hughes; John Freeman, Baker Hughes; Talal AL-Bazali, Kuwait University, and Mike Reese, Baker Hughes

Case Study:  Drillstring Failure Analysis and New Deep-Well Guidelines Lead to Success

Elevated Activity Levels Driving Technology Development at Record Pace: Barnett Shale—North Texas

The Evolution of Automation in Drilling

Drill Automation for the Space Environment:  Lessons Learned

David Reid, Vice President of Products, National Oilwell Varco
Keith K. Millheim, Principal, Strategic Worldwide
John Thorogood, Drilling Global Consultant LLP

Fionn Iversen, Research Advisor, Drilling and Well Modelling, International Research Institute of Stavanger

Experimental Investigations of Ultrasonic Waves Effects on Wax Deposition During Crude Oil Production

Mercury Removal Project: Issues and Challenges in Managing and Executing a Technology Project

Technology for Confecting Polymer Solution With Desalted Produced Water

New Developments in Nucleation Theory and Their Impact on Natural Gas Separation

Performance of a Heavy to Light Crude Oil Upgrading Process

Successful Application of Chemical Injection Rate Control Valves