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Wednesday, 14 November, 1400 to 1630

202 A&B

FIELD CASE HISTORIES

Session Chairpersons: Leonardo Bermudez, Chevron
Mohamed Soliman, Halliburton
1400 110360

The Development of World-Class High-Rate High Ultimate Recovery Wells in Deepwater Turbidites—Bonga Field, Offshore Nigeria

S.O. Inikori, L.Y. Spring, E. Ageh, J.W. Van der Bok, Shell
1425 110309

Dry Gas Reinjection in a Strong Waterdrive Gas-Condensate Field Increases Condensate Recovery—Case Study: The Sleipner Ty Field, South Viking Graben, Norwegian North Sea

K.M. Eikeland, H. Hansen, Statoil
1450 109587

Reservoir Management Challenges of the Terra Nova Offshore Field:  Lessons Learned After 5 Years of Production

E.D. Haugen, Norsk Hydro; J.P. Costello, L.B. Wilcox, E. Albrechtsons, I. Kelly, Petro-Canada
1515 109826

Peace River Carmon Creek Project—Optimization of Cyclic Steam Stimulation Through Experimental Design

P.F. Koci, J.G. Mohiddin, Shell
1540 110492

Water-Injection Optimization for a Complex Fluvial Heavy-Oil Reservoir by Integrating Geological, Seismic, and Production Data

X. Feng, China National Offshore Oil Company; X. Wen, Chevron; B. Li, M. Liu, China national Offshore Oil Company; D. Zhou, M. Ye, Chevron; D. Hou, Q. Yang, L. Lan, China National Offshore Oil Company
1605 109948

Applied Technology Helps Revitalize a Maturing Giant Gas Field: Learnings From the Cleveland Formation's Horizontal Well Redevelopment Program

N.C. Decker, D.B. Bumbaugh, R.L. Brogdon, D.C. Gardner, BP; S.P. Roberts, Jones Energy; S.D. Petersen, BP
Poster 110066

Case Studies Illustrating the Use of Reservoir Simulation Results in the Reserves Estimation Process

D.C. Rietz, A.H. Usmani, Ryder Scott Company
Poster 110794

Evaluation of Infill Drilling Opportunities in Lekhwair Field, Oman

S. Jayanti, A.K. Chopra, R.M. Giordano, H. Yuan, H. Tie, PetroTel; A. Suleimani, A. Gheithy, C. Edwards, Petroleum Development Oman

Wednesday, 14 November, 1400 to 1630

203 A&B

MANAGING PROFITABLE GROWTH

Session Chairpersons: William Haskett, Decision Strategies
Sam Singer, Ryder Scott Company
1400 110594

Beyond Money, What Is Important to Petroleum Professionals?

C.R. Collarini, A.B. Sibille, Collarini Energy Staffing  .
1425 108341

Russia: A Critical Evaluation of Its Natural Gas Resources

M.J. Economides, P. Geng, S. Laskar, E.  Ndefo, L. Tawofaing, University of Houston
1450 109836

Beyond Decline Curves:  Life-Cycle Reserves Appraisal Using an Integrated Work-Flow Process for Tight Gas Sands

J.A. Rushing, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation; K.E. Newsham, Apache Corporation; A.D. Perego, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation; J.T. Comisky, Apache Corporation; T.A. Blasingame, Texas A&M University
1515 110765

Modeling The Economic Impact of Cognitive Biases on Oil and Gas Decisions

M.B. Welsh, S.H. Begg, University of Adelaide; R.B. Bratvold, University of Stavanger
1540 110378

Value of Information in the Oil and Gas Industry: Past, Present, and Future

R.B. Bratvold, University of Stavanger; J.E. Bickel, Texas A&M University; H. Lohne, IRIS        
1605 110590

Potential for Oil Shale Development in the United States

K. Biglarbigi, INTEK;  T. Dammer, J. Cusimano, U.S. Dept of Energy; H. Mohan, INTEK
Poster 110051

Managing Dual Careers While Working in the Oil and Gas Industry: A Critical Element in Attracting and Retaining Talent

N. Chadud, Shell; L. Tealdi, ENI Petroleum;  S. Howes, E. Sprunt, Chevron
Poster 110320

Identifying and Filling Western Europe’s Natural Gas Storage Needs for the Next Decade

N.J. McLeod, R.T. Kelly, RPS Energy

Wednesday, 14 November, 1400 to 1630

204 A

HEAVY OIL/THERMAL RECOVERY

Session Chairpersons: George Petrosky, ConocoPhillips
Cengiz Satik, Chevron  
1400 109873

Effects of Reservoir Heterogeneities on the Steam-Assisted Gravity Drainage Process

Q. Chen, M.G. Gerritsen, A.R. Kovscek, Stanford University
1425 110468

Gas Bubble Nucleation of Extra Heavy Oils in Porous Media: A New Computerized Tomography Technique and Physical Approach

V. Meyer, J. Pilliez, P. Creux, A. Graciaa, University of Pau; F. Luck, F. Franco, D.D. Mauduit, F. Montel, Total
1450 110712

Distillation Effects in Heavy-Oil Recovery Under Steam Injection With Hydrocarbon Additives

N. Jaiswal, D.D. Mamora, Texas A&M University  
1515 110738

Enhanced Heavy-Oil Recovery by Alkali-Surfactant Flooding

J.L. Bryan, A. Kantzas, University of Calgary
1540 110522

The Effect of Volume Changes Due to Mixing on Diffusion Coefficient Determination in Heavy Oil and Hydrocarbon Solvent System

H. Luo, S. Kryuchkov, A. Kantzas, University of Calgary
1605 109016

The Influence of Viscoelasticity on Displacement Efficiency—From Micro to Macro Scale

D. Wang, G. Wang, Daqing Oilfield Company; W. Wu, H. Xia, H. Yin, Daqing Petroleum Institute
Poster 110538

Oil Production Gains for Mature Steamflooded Oil Fields Using Propane as a Steam Additive and a Novel Smart Horizontal Producer

J.A. Rivero, D.D. Mamora, Texas A&M University

Wednesday, 14 November, 1400 to 1630

204 B

ACID STIMULATION, NEW METHODS

Session Chairpersons: Eric Davis, ConocoPhillips
Steve Malf, BJ Services Company
1400 107978

Recent Acid-Fracturing Practices on Strawn Formation in Terrell County, Texas

G. Zaeff, C.J. Sievert, ConocoPhillips; O.A. Bustos, A.D. Galt, D.D. Stief, L. Temple, V.O. Rodriguez, Schlumberger
1425 109714

Effective Acid Diversion and Water Control in Carbonate Reservoirs Using an Associative Polymer Treatment: Case Histories from Saudi Arabia

A.A. Al-Taq, H.A. Nasr-El-Din, R. Lajami, Saudi Aramco; L. Sirra, Halliburton
1450 110135

A Dynamic Model for High-Rate Acid Stimulation of Very Long Horizontal Wells

K. Mogensen, J.H. Hansen, Maersk
1515 110707

Real-Time Diversion Quantification and Optimization Using DTS

G. Glasbergen, D. Gualtieri, R. Trehan, M.S. Van Domelen, Halliburton; M. Nelson, Occiental of Elk Hills
1540 110895

Acid Fracturing of Gas Wells Using an Acid Precursor in the Form of Solid Beads: Lessons Learned From First Field Application

H.A. Nasr-El-Din, A.A. Al-Zahrani, F.O. Garzon, C.A.F. Giraldo, I.M. Al-Hakami, H.M. Al-Marri, Saudi Aramco
1605 109911

An Alternative Solution to Sandstone Acidizing Using a Nonacid Based Fluid System With Fines-Migration Control

R.E. Rozo, J. Paez, Petrominerals Corporation; A. Mendoza Rojas, Ecopetrol SA;  A.W. Milne, D.F. Soler, H. Abuseif, Schlumberger
Poster 109818

Effective Matrix Acidizing in High-Temperature Environments

R.S. Aboud, K.L. Smith, L. Forero, BJ Services Company; L. Kalfayan, Kalfayan Production Enhancement Services

Wednesday, 14 November, 1400 to 1630

204 C

WELLBORE FLOW AND CONTROL

Session Chairpersons: Stephen Baumgartner, BJ Services Company
Ding Zhu, Texas A&M University
1400 110221

Identification and Classification of New Three-Phase Gas/Oil/Water Flow Patterns

C. Keskin, Scandpower Petroleum Technology; H. Zhang, C. Sarica, University of Tulsa
1425 109868

A Basic Approach to Wellbore Two-Phase Flow Modeling

.R. Hansan, University of Minnesota-Duluth; C.S. Kabir, Chevron; M. Sayarpour, University of Texas at Austin
1450 109609

Experimental Study of Critical Flow Rates in the Tubing-Casing Annulus of Natural-Gas Wells

E.G. Girija, Occidental Petroleum Corporation; R.L. Christiansen, M.G. Miller, Colorado School of Mines
1515 110234

Overview of Beam Pump Operations

O.L. Rowlan, Echometer Company; J.F. Lea, PLTech LLC; J.N. McCoy, Echometer Company
1540 110357

Gas-Well Liquid Loading From the Power Perspective

B.D. Dotson, E.N. Paclibon, BP
1605 110661

On the Influence of Viscosity Upon ESP Performance

G.D. Amaral,V. Estevam, Petrobras; F.A. Franca, State University of Campinas
Poster 109261

Rapid and Low-Cost Methodology To Obtain an Updated Compositional Model of Produced Fluids Using Separator Discharge Data Analysis

F.L. Morales, J. Cruz Velazquez, A.G. Hernandez, Schlumberger
Poster 110810

Experimental Study of Oil/Water Flow With Paraffin Precipitation in Submarine Pipelines

S.N. Bordalo, R.D. Oliveira, UNICAMP

Wednesday, 14 November, 1400 to 1630

206 A&B

COMPLETIONS IN UNCONVENTIONAL RESERVOIRS

Session Chairpersons: John Blevins, Sierra Engineering
Kevin Mauth, Schlumberger
1400 109588

The Use of a Fully Coupled Geomechanics-Reservoir Simulator to Evaluate the Feasibility of a Cavity Completion

E. Zuluaga, J.H. Schmidt, Chevron; R.H. Dean, Simwulf Systems
1425 109894

Near Wellbore Modeling: Sand Production Issues

G. Servant, Institute Français du Pétrole; P. Marchina, Total; J. Nauroy, Institute Français du Pétrole
1450 110621

Swellable Packers for Well Fracturing and Stimulation

S. Yakeley, Baker Oil Tools; T. Foster, Baker Hughes
1515 109140

Cost-Effective Lateral-Junction Isolation in High-Pressure Air-Injector Wells

S. Asbill, Encore Operating;  A. Webb, H.E. Rogers, D. Adkins, Halliburton

Wednesday, 14 November, 1400 to 1630

207 C&D

ARTIFICIAL LIFT: STRIVING FOR OPTIMUM PRODUCTION

Session Chairpersons: Syed Ali, Syed A. Ali & Associates
A. Rashid Hasan, University of Minnesota
1400 109165

Technical Breakthrough in PCPs' Scaling Issue of ASP Flooding in Daqing Oilfield

C. Gang, L. He, S. Guochen, W. Guoqing, X. Zhongwen, R. Huaifeng, Z. Ying, Daqing Oilfield Company
1425 110829

Measurement and Calculation of Key Events During the Plunger Lift Cycle

J.F. Lea, PLTech; O.L. Rowlan, J.N. McCoy, Echometer Company
1450 109694

IPO Gaslift Design Using Valve Performance

K.L. Decker, Decker Technology 
1515 109141

Using A New Artificial-Lift System in Mexican Mature Oil Fields

R.R. Vann, Vann Pumping; H. Gachuz-Muro, L.O. Alcazar Cancino, Pemex; M. Guerra, Llegar EOR    
1540 108762

Modeling a Finite-Length Sucker Rod Using the Semi-Infinite Wave Equation and a Proof to Gibbs’ Conjecture

J.J. da Cunha, Lufkin Automation; S. Gibbs, Consultant                                                 
1605 109532

Laboratory Testing of Downhole Gas Separators

R. Bohorquez, O.V. Ananaba, A.L. Podio, University of Texas at Austin; O. Lisigurski, Occidental Petroleum; M. Guzman, Shell
Poster 110086

Resurrecting a Low Volume Gas Well—A Specialized Surface-Controlled Subsurface Safety Valve Integrated With a Capillary Tubing System for the Continuous Application of Production Chemical in an Offshore Well

S. Szymczak, BJ Services Company; L.E. Hartman, Chevron; J.L. Bolding, BJ Services Company

Wednesday, 14 November, 1400 to 1630

303 A&B

EMERGING DRILLING TECHNOLOGY AND TUBULARS

Session Chairpersons: Brian Gahan, Gas Technology Institute
Terry Hemphill, Halliburton
1400 109893

Seismic-While-Drilling Operation and Applications

M.H. Dethloff, Halliburton; S.A. Petersen, Hydro
1425 110939

The First Offshore Use of an Ultra High-Speed Drillstring Telemetry Network Involving a Full LWD Logging Suite and Rotary-Steerable Drilling System

H. Wolter, K. Gjerding, Hydro Oil & Energy;  M.E. Reeves, M. Hernandez, IntelliServ;  J.D. Macpherson, G. Heisig, R. Zaeper, Baker Hughes
1450 110700

Surge and Drag Analysis for Extended Reach Casing and Casing Flotation Operations With Centralizers: A Design Challenge?

G. Samuel, Halliburton; C. Mason, BP
1515 110920

New Level of Expandable Connector Qualification Helps Minimize Operational Risk in Solid Expandable Liners

L. Ring, Weatherford International; P. Deletombe, V&M Oil & Gas; P. York, Weatherford International; R.V. Baker, BP
1540 110622

Understanding Post-Expansion Properties of Solid Expandable Tubulars

C.A. Butterfield, S. Flaming, R. Lebedz, M. Thigpen, Enventure Global Technology; R. Hill, EWI
1605 110076

Advances in Drill Pipe Fatigue Management

S. Gokhale, R. Zoanni, N. Zheng, D. Everage, T.H. Hill Associates
Poster 109203

Viscoelastic System as an Alternative to UBD for Drilling a Severely Fractured Limestone Reservoir

J.G. Blanco, D. Ocando, A. Lanza, R. Rendon, F. Rodiguez, A. Caligiore, J. Acosta, N. Carrero, PDVSA
Poster 109722

Aluminum Alloy Tubulars—Assessment for Ultralong Well Construction

M.Y. Gelfgat, V.S. Basovich, Aquatic Company; A.J. Adelman, Drilling Research & Development Corporation; B.R. Hansen, Statoil

Wednesday, 14 November, 1400 to 1630

210 C&D

FLUID PROPERTIES AND MODELING

Session Chairpersons: Abhijit Dandekar, University of Alaska at Fairbanks
Omar Varela, ExxonMobil
1400 110483

PC-SAFT Equation of State Applied to Petroleum Reservoir Fluids

K.S. Pedersen, C.H. Sorensen, Calsep
1425 109284

Dynamic Modelling of Multiple Regionally Extensive Reservoirs Using a Unified Fluid Description

B. Dindoruk, A. Al Kindi, Shell
1450 110009

Application of the CPA Equation of State to Reservoir Fluids in Presence of Water and Polar Chemicals

W. Yan, G.M. Kontogeorgis, E.H. Stenby, University of Denmark
1515 110194

A Consistent and Accurate Dead-Oil-Viscosity Method

D.F. Bergman, BP; R.P. Sutton, Marathon Oil Company
1540 109596

Consistent Black-Oil PVT Table Modification

K. Singh, Pera; O. Fevang, E.ON Ruhrgas; C.H. Whitson, Norwegian University of Science & Technology
1605 109892

LBC Viscosity Modeling of Gas Condensates to Heavy Oils

T. Yang, Statoil; O. Fevang, E.ON Ruhrgas; K.R. Christoffersen, E. Ivarrud, Statoil
Poster 110195

An Update to Viscosity Correlations for Gas-Saturated Crude Oils

D.F. Bergman, BP;  R.P. Sutton, Marathon Oil Company

Wednesday, 14 November, 1400 to 1630

208 A&B

FLOW ASSURANCE & MODELING

Session Chairpersons: Robert Chin, Shell
Jeff Creek, Chevron    
1400 109591

Characterization of Oil/Water Flows in Horizontal Pipes

M.A. Vielma, S. Atmaca, C. Sarica, H. Zhang, University of Tulsa
1425 110570

Pressure-Wave Propagation Technique for Blockage Detection in Subsea Flowlines

X. Chen, Y. Tsang, H. Zhang, University of Tulsa; T.X. Chen, Shell
1450 110463

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Erosion Study for Chokes

S. Peri, B.M. Rogers, M-I Swaco
1515 109260

Integration of Production and Process Facility Models in a Single Simulation Tool

F.L. Morales, J. Cruz Velazquez, Schlumberger; A.G. Hernandez, Pemex
1540 110864

Integrated Flow Modeling Platform Using CAPE-OPEN Standard

M. Gainville, P. Roux, Institute Français du Pétrole; M. Pons, Michel Pons Technologie; A. Ricordeau, Total; D. Paen, RSI - Dynamic Simulation Solutions
1605 108675

A Break-Through Technology for Maximizing Water Injectivity and Asset Integrity

D. Horsup, Nalco Company
Poster 110391

Evaluating Crystallization Risks in Liquefied-Natural-Gas (LNG) Production

L.F. Ayala, J.E. Fernandez, Pennsylvania State University