ATCE 2008

 

Wednesday, 24 September, 0830-1125

Room 102, 104, 106

UPDATES ON EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND PROFESSIONALISM

Presents the latest updates in education, training, and professionalism.

Session Chairpersons: Ilkin Bilgesu, West Virginia University
Lee Dillenbeck, Chevron
0830 116015

The Methods for Determining the Viability of Electronic Textbooks and Their Hardware for Use in the University Environment: The Trips, Tricks, and Traps for Their Selection

F.M. Platt, L. Hausman, Texas A &M University
0855 116689

Oilfield Trainees Benefit From PDA-Based Applications

J.A. Hughes, R.S. Martin, BJ Services; V. Guerrero, Warrior Technology Services
0920 115341

Empowering Young Professionals To Lead After the "Big Crew Change"

C.M. Gell, L. Schilling, Halliburton
0945 113374

The Art of Mentoring As Told by Both Sides of the 3-Decade-Old Struggle in the Petroleum Industry

J.T. Edwards, G.T. Woo, BJ Services
1010 116222

What Does Sustainability Mean to Petroleum?

B.W. Ebenhack, D.M. Martinez, University of Rochester
1035 116127

Sectional Student Development Committee: New Ideas on Bridging the Student-to-Active-Membership Gap

A. Anchliya, D. Weatherford, Texas A &M University; R. Pongratz, Halliburton
1100 116343

Development of a Coiled Tubing-Specific Well-Control Training Program

D.L. Egbert, H.A. Kendall, BJ Services
Poster 115614

Knowledge Management and Preparing for the Big Crew Change: A Fresh Approach

D.S. Kulakofsky, Halliburton

Wednesday, 24 September, 0830-1125

Room 108, 110, 112

DIGITAL COLLABORATION

Addresses the technologies and processes in digital collaboration.

Session Chairpersons: John Bliss, BMT Designers and Planners
Carrie Popa, Chevron
0830 115367

Implementing "I-Field" Initiatives in a Deepwater Green Field, Offshore Nigeria

O.S. Adeyemi, S.G. Shryock, Chevron; S. Sankaran, Halliburton; O. Hostad, StatoilHydro; J. Gontijo, Petrobras
0855 116758

Bridging the Gap Between Real-Time Optimization and Information-Based Technologies

M.R. Brule, Technomation; Y. Charalambous, Oxy; M. Crawford, ExxonMobil;  C.M. Crawley, Chevron
0920 115511

Design, Implementation, and Operation of an Advanced Collaborative Environment for Enhanced Performance in Tangguh Drilling and Completions

J.G. Pickering, D.R. Cavanagh, S. Allen, A.J. Hanneman, C.O. Bennett, D. Ananta, N. Whiteley, BP
0945 115030

Intelligent Oil Field of the Future: Will the Future Be Too Late?

S. Rajan, Marathon Oil Corporation; J.D. Krome, Capgemini

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1010 115098

Petroleum Business Intelligence and Operational Analytics

D.T. Shimbo, Oracle Corporation
1035 116616

Optimization for Operational Decision Support: The Rig Fleet Management Case

M. Irgen, R. Guzman, Actenum; J. Stamatopoulos, Saudi Aramco

Wednesday, 24 September, 0830-1125

Room 109, 111, 113

ARTIFICIAL LIFT AND LIQUID LOADING

Describes selection methodologies and innovations in artificial-lift systems to help meet the growing demand for hydrocarbons.

Session Chairpersons: Brian Llewellyn, Chevron
Chip Ollre, Schlumberger
0830 115950

Artificial-Lift Selection Strategy for the Life of a Gas Well With Some Liquid Production

P.O. Oyewole, BP; J.F. Lea, PLTech
0855 116659

Artificial-Lift Optimisation In The Orito Field

A.J. Williams, ALP; R.E. Rozo, F. Perez Aya, J. Hernandez, Petrominerlaes Colombia
0920 115849

Pushing the Limit: High-Rate Artificial-Lift Evaluation for a Sour, Heavy-Oil, Thermal EOR Project in Oman

G.H. Lanier, Petroleum Development Oman; M. Mahoney, Lufkin and Partners
0945 114912

Formation Powered Jet Pump Use at Kuparuk Field in Alaska

J.W. Peirce, J.A. Burd, G.L. Schwartz, ConocoPhillips; T.S. Pugh, Weatherford International
1010 115567 Predicting Onset and Dynamic Behaviour of Liquid Loading Gas Wells
S. Belfroid, W. Schiferli,; G. Alberts, TNO Science & Industry; C.A. Veeken, E. Biezen, Shell
1035 116822

Thru-Tubing Conveyed ESP Pump Replacement: Live Well Intervention

W.R. Dinkins, S.K. Tetzlaff, Baker Hughes; J.C. Patterson, H.L. Hunt, P.P. Nezaticky, J.T. Rodgers, ConocoPhillips; B. Chambers, BP
1100 115933

Critical Review of Existing Solutions To Predict and Model Liquid Loading in Gas Wells

F.A. Solomon, G. Falcone, C. Teodoriu, Texas A &M University

Wednesday, 24 September, 0830-1125

Room 201, 203

DEEPWATER INNOVATIONS

Discusses how the increased interest in deepwater reservoirs and completion techniques drive step-changes in innovations.

Session Chairpersons: Daniel Daulton, BJ Services Company
Karen Elaine Olson, BP Exploration & Production
0830 115708

Titanium Alloy Tubing for HP/HT Applications

M.E. Gonzalez, K. Maskos, R. Hargrave, Chevron; J.L. Kuberry, D.E. Reeves, Hunting International; J. Grauman, Titanium Metals Corporation; J. Skogsberg, Consultant; S.A. Ali, Schlumberger
0855 116474

Completion Design for Sandface Monitoring in Subsea Wells

S. Mackay, J.R. Lovell, D.R. Patel, F. Cens, S. Escanero, Schlumberger
0920 115313

Alternatives to 25% Chrome for Water-Injection Tubing in Deep Water

A.M. Fitzgerald, S. Groves, S. Gosch, S.C. Morey, D. Pattillo, N. Piskurich, BP; U.B. Sathuvalli, Blade Energy
0945 115338

Successful Adaptation of a New-Generation Wireline Installation Capillary System for Downhole Chemical Injection on Subsea Ticonderoga Field

J.R. Cromb, K.B. LaGrone, Anadarko; J.L. Bolding, P. Lormand, BJ Services
1010 116245

Evolution of Single-Trip Multiple-Zone Completion Technology: How State-of-the-Art New Developments Can Meet Today's Ultra Deepwater Needs

B.A. Clarkson, T.F. Grigsby, C.M. Ross, E. Sevadjian, B.W. Techentien, Halliburton
1035 114980

Drillstem Testing for High-Pressure Deepwater Wells: A Noncemented Floating Tieback Liner Technique

S.S. Hussein, Baker Hughes; T. Scoular, Y. Luo, BP
1100 116769

A Decade of Experience: The Water-Based Thermal Insulating Packer Fluid

P.H. Javora, R.G. Pearcy, X. Wang, R.F. Stevens, Q. Qu, BJ Services
Poster 116221

Extended-Stroke Downhole Power Unit Successfully Pulls Subsea Wellhead Plugs in the Gulf of Mexico

D. McDaniel, J. Cromb, Anadarko; J. Walton, HTK Consultants; J. Clemens, D.W. Moore, J. Huggins, Halliburton
Poster 115102

Interaction Between Intelligent Well Applications and Reservoir Management: A Comprehensive Thermal ModelingTechnology for IWS Well

K. Sun, J.J. Constantine, C. Coull, Baker Hughes

Wednesday, 24 September, 0830-1125

Room 205, 207

WELLBORE STABILITY

Provides a variety of lessons learned from wellbore stability case histories around the world, including salt drilling to simultaneous uses of several combined technologies, while also addressing the fundamental issues that are still of concern to the industry.

Session Chairpersons: Terry Hemphill, Halliburton Energy Services Group
Philippe Marchina, Total
0830 116364

Entrance Pressure of Oil-Based Mud Into Shale: Effect of Shale Water Activity and Mud Properties

A. Oleas, C.E. Osuji, M.E. Chenevert, M.M. Sharma, University of Texas at Austin
0855 115651

Approaches to Managing Tight-Margin Drilling in Equatorial Guinea

W.R. Meeks, G.M. Browning, ExxonMobil Development
0920 114273

Casing Ultradeep, Ultralong Salt Sections in Deep Water: A Case Study for Failure Diagnosis and Risk Mitigation in Record-Depth Well

J. Zhang, W.B. Standifird, Knowledge Systems; C. Lenamond, Nexen Petroleum

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0945 115714

Actual 3D Shape of Wellbore Trajectory: An Objective Description for Complex Steered Wells

X. Liu, Sinopec; R. Samuel, Halliburton
1010 115526

Fracture Ballooning in Naturally Fractured Formations: Mechanism and Controlling Factors

R. Majidi, S.Z. Miska, M. Yu, L.G. Thompson, University of Tulsa
1035 116306

Effect of Porosity and Permeability on the Membrane Efficiency of Shales

C.E. Osuji, M.E. Chenevert, M.M. Sharma, University of Texas at Austin
1100 115765

Solving Swelling Clay Issues: Drilling With Expandable Reamers in  WBM Reduces Trip Time by 66%, Argentina

H. Bazzara, J.H. Biasotti, A. Romero, Repsol-YPF; M. Crovetto, C. Pinheiro, Smith International

Wednesday, 24 September, 0830-1125

Room 601, 603

Audio Presentation Available!

HYDRAULIC FRACTURING OF HORIZONTAL AND MULTILAYERED WELLS

Discusses evaluation, implementation, and case histories of innovative solutions for exploiting today’s challenging reservoirs.

Session Chairpersons: Andrew Bond, Pioneer Natural Resources
Terrence Palisch, Carbo Ceramics
0830 115775

Using Swellable Packers To Provide Annular Isolation for Multistage Fracture Treatments

T.W. Davis, TAM International; D. McCrady, Headington Oil Company
0855 115476

Completion System Allows for Interventionless Stimulation Treatments in Horizontal Wells With Multiple Shale Pay Zones

G.W. Vargus, M. Howell, R.L. Hinkie, J.W. Williford,  T. Bozeman, Halliburton
0920 116646

A Case Study of Hydraulically Fractured Eddy County, New Mexico, Horizontal Wolfcamp Producers

A.S. Metcalf, J. Coronado, BJ Services; K.W. Fisher, D. Kvasnicka, J. Castello, LCX Energy
0945 115892

Innovative Frac Stimulation of Low-Perm Oil Zone in High-Deviation Well Offshore Congo

F. Lemesnager, P.E. M ’bouyou, J. Gavalda, Total; B.W. McDaniel, P. Quero, J-M. Ranjeva, A. Cortier, M.J. Hurey, Halliburton
1010 116092

Stress Reorientation and Fracture Treatments in Horizontal Wells

V. Singh, N. Roussel, M.M. Sharma, University of Texas at Austin

Wednesday, 24 September, 0830-1125

Room 605, 607

SAFETY: THE HUMAN DIMENSION

Discusses global HSE challenges, public perception of the natural gas industry in the Barnett Shale play, new approaches to managing rigsite safety, and developinga new automated process for managing work safety tickets and pipeline safety.

Session Chairpersons: Deonarine Jaggernauth, Petroleum Company of Trinidad and Tobago
Arlette Ruiz, Champion Technologies
0830 112028

Creating a Sustainable Step Change in Safety From an Innovative Self-Evaluation Programme

D. Allan, K.A. Lang, Baker Hughes

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0855 116582

The Importance of Culture in Safe Work Environments

J. O ’Connor, T. Woodrick, N. Schneeberger, J. Dettmann, J. Kuang, Towers Perrin-ISR

Presentation

0920 115917

Public Perception of the Natural Gas Industry: Insights From Two Barnett Shale Counties

G.L. Theodori, Sam Houston State University
0945 114232

Instruments of Support at Emergency Response Planning in Urban Environment Situated at the Peripheral Area Around Industrial Facilities

G.C. Sandres, C. Silva, L. Chavez, Fundacao COPPETEC

Presentation

1010 115636

The Benefits of Safety Card Automation in Behavior-Based Safety Systems

D.R. Kaminski, J. Graf, D. Fortune, BJ Services; J.W. Toups, JW Toups

Presentation

1035 115900

Investigation of VOC Emission Control by the Use of Clay-Aqueous Foam

A.M. Sani, K.K. Mohanty, University of Houston
1100 115605

IMESAFR: A New Tool for Wellsite Explosives Safety Assessment

D.J. Leidel, Halliburton
Poster 115756

Global Challenges Facing the Health, Safety and Environmental (HS&E) Function Within the Oil and Gas Industry

R. Bradish, J. Bui, Y. Nunez, Baker Hughes


Wednesday, 24 September, 0830-1125

Room 707, 709, 711

CARBONATES AND FORMATION TESTING

Addresses a proposal for a new classification of carbonate pore types and offers applications of formation-tester fluid and pressure data in carbonates and modeling of tests in fractured carbonates.

Session Chairpersons: Dawari Charles, Chevron
Wei-Chun Chu, Pioneer Natural Resources
0830 116286

Detecting Thief Zones in Carbonate Reservoirs by Integrating Borehole Images With Dynamic Measurements

B. Li, Schlumberger; H. Naji, Kuwait Oil; J. Lantz, BP; M. Rampurawala, I.M. Gok, A. Mohammed, Schlumberger
0855 115504

Improved Techniques for Acquiring Pressure and Fluid Data in a Challenging Offshore Carbonate Environment

P K.D. Contreiras, F. Vandem, Sonangol; P.J. Weinheber, A. Gisolf, M.A. Rueda, Schlumberger
0920 115499

Fluid Sampling in Carbonates-Challenges and Best Practices

A. Dawoud, Adco;   J. Zaggas, S.S. Haddad, Schlumberger
0945 116003

Improving Reservoir Characterization Using Accurate Flow-Rate History

E.J. Pinilla, C.H. Pardo, L.M. Warlick, Y.M. Shobaili, Saudi Aramco; N. Aftab, A. Khan, N.M. Rahman, Schlumberger
1010 115720

The Determination of Tested Drainage Area and Reservoir Characterisation From Entire Well-Test History by Deconvolution and Conventional Pressure-Transient Analysis Techniques

K. Du, Shell
1035 115143

An Integrated Theoretical and Experimental Study on the Effects of Multiscale Heterogeneities in Matrix Acidizing of Carbonates

O. Izgec, R.S. Keys, D. Zhu, A.D. Hill, Texas A &M University
1100 115795

A Multiresolution Analysis of the Relationship Between Spatial Distribution of Reservoir Parameters and Time Distribution of Data Measurements

A. Awotunde, R.N. Horne, Stanford University

Wednesday, 24 September, 0830-1125

Room 708, 710, 712

IMBIBITION, CAPILLARITY, AND RELATIVE PERMEABILITY

Focuses on pore-scale multiphase phenomena: analysis of flow and transport properties in a complicated pore network, including porous and fractured media, and interactions between fluids and/or between rock and fluids.

Session Chairpersons: Cengiz Satik, Chevron
Seung Kam, Louisiana State University
0830 116068

Determination of In-Situ Two-Phase Flow Properties Through Downhole Fluid Movement Monitoring

F.J. Kuchuk, L. Zhan, Schlumberger; M. Ma, A.S. Al-Shahri, Saudi Aramco; T.S. Ramakrishnan, B. Altundas, M. Zeybek, R. de Loubens, N. Chugunov, Schlumberger
0855 115732

Mechanisms of Meniscus Motion in Fractionally Wetted Porous Media

S. Motealleh, M. Ashouripashaki, D.A. DiCarlo, S.L. Bryant, University of Texas at Austin
0920 116110

Investigating Matrix-Fracture Transfer via a Level Set Method for Drainage and Imbibition

M. Prodanovic, S.L. Bryant, University of Texas at Austin; Z. Karpyn, The Pennsylvania State University
0945 114689

Calibrating Permeability Heterogeneity at the Core Scale to Static and Dynamic Data

A. Soltani, M. Le Ravalec-Dupin, Institut Francais du Petrole; M. Fourar, Ecole des Mines de St. Etienne

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1010 115941

Effect of Salinity and pH on Pickering Emulsion Stability

X. Wang, V. Alvarado, University of Wyoming

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1035 116008

Relative Permeabilities for Blowdown of a Near-Critical Oil Reservoir: Issues and Solutions Emerging From Pore-Scale Network Modelling

I. Bondino, Total; C.C. Ezeuko, S.R. McDougall, Heriot-Watt University; R. Ward, G. Hamon, Total
1100 116145

Numerical Simulation and Sensitivity Analysis of In-Situ Fluid Flow in MRI Laboratory Waterfloods of Fractured Carbonate Rocks at Different Wettabilities

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

 

Wednesday, 24 September, 0830-1125

Four Seasons Ballroom

FIELD CASES HISTORIES

Offers worldwide field case examples and technology sharing.

Session Chairpersons: Randal Brush, William M. Cobb & Associates
Keshav Narayanan, Occidental Permian
0830 115976

Observations From a Fieldwide Pressure Data Acquisition Campaign in the Wara Formation of the Greater Burgan Field, Kuwait

A.K. Ambastha, Chevron; Q.M. Dashti, Kuwait Oil Company; P. Maizeret, F. Al-Farhan, Schlumberger; S. Bou-Mikael, Chevron; S. Rajan, Kuwait Oil Company
0855 115881

Multiple Reservoir Simulations Integration: An Alternative to Full Field Simulation in the North Kuwait Jurassic Complex

K. Ghorayeb, M. Limsukhon, Schlumberger; Q.M. Dashti, R.M. Aziz, Kuwait Oil
0920 115736

Anisotropic Stress Models Improve Completion Design in the Baxter Shale

S.M. Higgins, Schlumberger; S.A. Goodwin, Questar; A. Donald, T.R. Bratton, G.W. Tracy, Schlumberger
0945 115348

Existence of Flow Barriers Improves Horizontal Well Production in Bottom-Water Reservoirs

P. Zhang, X-H. Wen, Chevron; L. Ge, B. Li, Q. Yang, L. Lan, CNOOC; D. Zhou, Chevron; X. Liao, F. Zhang, CNOOC; M. Wei, Chevron

Presentation

1010 116087

Reconciling Production and Well-Test Data in Mapping kh Trends: Field Study

M.M. Khasanov, V. Krasnov, A.G. Petrov, Rosneft; M.G. Kelkar, University of Tulsa; A. Bahar, Kelkar and Associates
1035 115683

Engineering and Geologic Characterization of Giant East Texas Oil Field: North and South Pilot Studies

F.P. Wang, W.A. Ambrose, T.F. Hentz, F. Bonnaffe, R.G. Loucks, Bureau of Economic Geology

11:00 115400

Development of Heavy-Oil Fractured Carbonate Bati Raman Field: Evaluation of Steam Injection Potential and Improving Ongoing CO2 Injection

T. Babadagli, University of Alberta; S. Sahin, U. Kalfa, D. Celebioglu, U. Karabakal, N.N. Topguder, Turkish Petroleum