Monday, 5 October morning
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PROJECTS
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Covers project work from early screening studies to successfully executed projects. Includes presentations on technical issues involved in complex deepwater projects, design optimizations, startup issues, and reports on production facility installations.
| Session Chairpersons: | Wael ElLaithy, IPR Energy Red Sea Sunil Kokal, Saudi Aramco |
| 0830 | 124560 | A Simplified Subsea Separation and Pumping System S. Haheim, Shell; X. Gaillard, Sulzer Pumps |
| 0850 | 123790 | Planning and Procedures for the Initial Startup of Subsea Production Systems H.J. Duhon, J.L. Garduno, N. Robinson, Gibson Applied Technology and Engineering |
| 0910 | 121461 | Applying Well Remediation Techniques to Subsea Flow Lines in Deepwater Gulf of Mexico L. Hudson, G. Brown, Schlumberger; T. Breithaupt, Shell |
0830–0950 | 206/207
DISTRIBUTED TEMPERATURE SENSING AND PRODUCTION PROFILING
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Describes the application of wellbore thermal models, distributed temperature measurements, and biochemical analysis of produced oilfield fluids; for the evaluation of inflow profiling on production wells and injection profiling in acid stimulation treatments.
| Session Chairpersons: | Philippe Legrand, Baker Hughes Bobby Poe, Schlumberger |
| 0830 | 124806 | Development of a Coupled Compositional Wellbore/Reservoir Simulator for Modeling Pressure and Temperature Distribution in Horizontal Wells M. Shirdel, K. Sepehrnoori, University of Texas at Austin |
| 0850 | 124743 | Determining Acid Distribution Using Distributed Temperature Measurements X. Tan, D. Zhu, A.D. Hill, Texas A&M University |
| 0910 | 124873 | Predicting Flow Profile of Horizontal Wells by Downhole Pressure and DTS Data for Water-Drive Reservoir Z. Li, D. Zhu, Texas A&M University |
| 0930 | 124749 | Applying Biochemistry Concepts to the Analysis of Oilfield Produced Fluids A. Fuller, F. Mackay, C. Mackenzie, C. Rowley-Williams, V. Magdalenic, E. Perfect, LUX Innovate |
| ePoster | 125050 | Comparing the Benefits: Use of Various Wellhead Gas Coning Control Strategies To Optimize Production of a Thin Oil Rim E. Nennie, S. Savanko, G. Alberts, M. Cargnelutti, TNO; E.V. Donkelaar, Shell |
0830–0950 | 225/226/227
ARTIFICIAL LIFT METHODS AND HEAVY OIL
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The past five years have seen a dramatic increase in oil production from heavy oil. Papers will describe production techniques and technology developments to further enhance heavy oil production.
| Session Chairpersons: | Albert Ollre, Schlumberger John Patterson, ConocoPhillips |
| 0830 | 123735 | The Quest To Understand ESP Performance and Reliability at 220C Ambient and Beyond S.G. Noonan, ConocoPhillips; M.A. Dowling, Schlumberger; W. Klaczek, K. Piers, C-FER |
| 0850 | 122596 | Producing Heavy Oil by Thermal Progressive Cavity Pumps in Steam Stimulation Process S. Zhang, China National Petroleum; Z. Liguo, Daqing Petroleum Institute; F. Song, B. Lang, F. Wu, E. Luo, China National Petroleum |
| 0910 | 122006 | Increased Rates, Reserves, and Revenues From Heavy-Oil Reservoir Using ESP Technology: A Suriname Case Study E.P. Anthony, G. Grauwde, State Oil; M.P. Domangue, Weatherford |
| 0930 | 124775 | Research of Gas Separator With Disperser Influence of ESP Work and Increase of Well Operation Efficiency by the Use of ESP M. Mochov, A. Tsunevskiy, Gubkin University |
| ePoster | 124646 | Application of Beam Pumping Wells’ Energy-Saving Rebuilding Techniques in Daqing Oilfield W. Fengshan, L. He, Z. Wanfu, S. Guochen, C. Gang, C. Ruiqing, Z. Deshi, Daqing Oilfield Company; L. Dingming, Trans-Asia Gas Pipeline |
0830–0950 | 228/229/230
CEMENTING TECHNOLOGY
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Spans a full spectrum of cement-related issues, ranging from slurry design and best practices for certain harsh environments to bonding performance to techniques to better model the impact of cement on casing design.
| Session Chairpersons: | Keith Lynch, ConocoPhillips Syed Waheed, Halliburton |
| 0830 | 124719 | How To Prevent Loss of Zonal Isolation Through a Comprehensive Analysis of Microannulus Formation A. Bois, A. Garnier, Total; CurisTec; F. Rodot, J. Saint-Marc, N. Aimard, Total |
| 0850 | 123738 | Saving Expensive Offshore Deepwater Rig Time by Modeling Accurate Subsea/Subsea Floor Temperature Modeling for Cementing Operations F. Tahmourpour, C.W. Quinton, Halliburton |
| 0910 | 122762 | The Application of High-Density Elastic Cements To Solve HP/HT Challenges in South Texas: The Success Story B.L. Wray, Cimarex Energy; D.R. Bedford, L. Leotaud, W.J. Hunter, Halliburton |
| 0930 | 124733 | Holistic Design of Cement Systems to Survive CO2 Environment N. Moroni, Eni; A.K. Santra, K. Ravi, W.J. Hunter, Halliburton |
0830–0950 | R08/R09
DRILL BITS/HYDRAULICS
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Provides insight in the fundamentals of rock failure, the optimized use of recent drilling innovations, and provides enhanced understanding of predicting and reacting to annular pressure changes.
| Session Chairpersons: | Frederick Beck, Gastar Exploration Douglas Chester, BP |
| 0830 | 124631 | Advanced Automatic Control for Dual-Gradient Drilling O. Breyholtz, G.H. Nygaard, International Research Institute of Stavanger; M. Nikolaou, University of Houston |
| 0850 | 124190 | Effect of Eccentricity and Rotation on Annular Frictional Pressure Losses With Standoff Devices A. Singh, University of Houston; R. Samuel, Halliburton |
| 0910 | 124865 | Changing Selection Concepts: True Optimization of Drill Bits With Latest-Generation Rotary-Steerable Systems S.P. Barton, G. Pierce; National Oilwell Varco; D. Stroud, Weatherford |
| 0930 | 124116 | A Comprehensive Methodology To Avoid and Remediate Drilling Problems by Real-Time PWD Data Interpretation R. Gandelman, A.L. Martins, G.T. Teixeira, A. Waldmann, Petrobras; A. Mari, Engineering Simulation and Scientific Software; M. Prezende, A.F. Aragao, Petrobras |
0830–0950 | R04/R05
FIELD CASE STUDIES
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Offers worldwide field case examples and technology-sharing.
| Session Chairpersons: | Randal Brush, William M. Cobb & Associates Omar Varela, ExxonMobil |
| 0830 | 123875 | Distribution of Hydrogen Sulphide in the Buzzard Field P.S. Beilby, Nexen Petroleum; C. Clayton, CCGS; B.J. Moffatt, Petrophase |
| 0850 | 124332 | Hierarchical Long-Term and Short-Term Production Optimization G. Van Essen, P. Van den Hof, J. Jansen, Delft University of Technology |
| 0910 | 124857 | A Unified, Multidisciplinary Approach to the Planning and Design of Deepwater Waterflooding Projects F.R. Chaban, Gibson Applied Technology and Engineering; M.M. Sharma, A. Suri, University of Texas at Austin;, G.T. Gibson, Gibson Applied Technology and Engineering |
| 0930 | 124675 | Incremental Reserves and Production Potential From Horizontal Wells in Chuchupa Field, Colombia N. Rivera, N.S. Meza, J. Munoz, P. Joya, Chevron; C.A. Mora, Ecopetrol |
| ePoster | 124319 | MEOR Success in Southern Saskatchewan K. Town, Husky Energy; A.J. Sheehy, B.R. Govreau, Titan Oil Recovery |
0830–0950 | 220/221
RESERVES: REGULATION CHANGES
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Learn from the experts on the most significant changes to regulations in more than 30 years.
| Session Chairpersons: | Thomas Gardner, Simmons Delores Hinkle, Marathon Oil |
| 0830 | 123793 | Modernization of the SEC Oil and Gas Reserves Reporting Requirements W.J. Lee, Texas A&M University |
| 0850 | 124211 | A Risk-Adjusted Method for Determining OCS Lease Abandonment Liability In the Gulf of Mexico for MMS Supplemental Bonding M.J. Kaiser, Louisiana State University; B.J. Kruse, US Department of the Interior |
| 0910 | 124938 | Managing Your Business Using Integrated PRMS and SEC Standards J.R. Etherington, PRA International |
| 0930 | 124168 | Methodology for Integrated Reserves Management: Providing Regulatory Compliance and Improving Decision Making L. Virine, Project Decisions; R.D. MacDonald, Schlumberger |
| ePoster | 125178 | Improving Allocation and Hydrocarbon Accounting Accuracy and Automating Associated KPI’s R. Cramer, D. Schotanus, Shell; N. Colbeck, SNEPCo |
0830–0950 | R06/R07
SHALE EVALUATION
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Provides an overview of the regional variations of the Barnett Shale before moving on to a strongly geomechanically-oriented session on kerogen-rich shales, the Haynesville Shale, the Caney and Woodford shales, injection testing in the Barnett, and core-based production simulation.
| Session Chairpersons: | Paul Boonen, PathFinder Energy Jerome Truax, Halliburton |
| 0830 | 124147 | Application of Downhole Injection Stress Testing in the Barnett Shale Formation H. Ramakrishnan, G. Waters, E.C. Boratko, A.S. Latifzai, D. Bentley, Schlumberger; J. Kelley, Devon Energy |
| 0850 | 124227 | Evaluation of Haynesville Shale Vertical Well Completions With a Mineralogy-Based Approach to Reservoir Geomechanics B. LeCompte, J.A. Franquet, D. Jacobi, Baker Hughes |
| 0910 | 124840 | Acoustic Signatures, Impedance Microstructure, Textural Scales, and Anisotropy of Kerogen-Rich Shales M. Prasad, Colorado School of Mines; T. Mukerji, Stanford University; M. Reinstaedler, Robert Bosch GmbH; W. Arnold, Universität Göttingen |
| 0930 | 124231 | Effective Geochemical and Geomechanical Characterization of Shale Gas Reservoirs From the Wellbore Environment: Caney and the Woodford Shale D.J. Jacobi, Baker Hughes; J.J. Breig, Newfield Exploration; B. LeCompte, M. Kopal, G. Hursan, F.E. Mendez, S. Bieven, J. Longo, Baker Hughes |
| ePoster | 124236 | Openhole Stability and Solids Production Simulation in Emerging Reservoir Shale Using Transversely Isotropic Thick-Wall Cylinders S. Hoang, Y. Abousleiman, University of Oklahoma; R.T. Ewy, Chevron |
0830–0950 | 211/212/213
RESERVOIR MONITORING OF LOW-PERMEABILITY FORMATIONS
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Focuses on the testing and modeling of tight gas formations and covers aspects of field development such as incremental vs. accelerated recovery, horizontal well performance, and a deconvolution approach to calculate connected pore volume.
| Session Chairpersons: | Jeremy Griggs, Devon Energy Stephen Norris, J-W Operating |
| 0830 | 124441 | Interpretation of Well Test Data in Gas Condensate Deformable Formations A. Shandrygin, D. Rudenko, A. Begar, Schlumberger |
| 0850 | 124961 | A Numerical Study of Performance for Tight Gas and Shale Gas Reservoir Systems C.M. Freeman, Texas A&M University; G.J. Moridis, Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory; D. Ilk, T.A. Blasingame, Texas A&M University |
| 0910 | 124842 | Extending the Limit: Interval Pressure Transient Testing in Low-Permeability Reservoirs in the North Sea E.H. Samuelsen, Hess; A. Gisolf, V.V. Achourov, G. Seri, Schlumberger; K. Eriksen, StatoilHydro |
0830–0950 | R02/R03
UPSCALING TECHNIQUES
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Presents new developments and applications of scaling up and gridding techniques.
| Session Chairpersons: | Eric Kreft, EBN Fernando Samaniego, UNAM |
| 0830 | 124648 | Development and Real Field Application of Two Novel Upscaling Methodologies for Simulating Flow in Heterogeneous Reservoirs H. Rai, M.M. Chaudhri, Chevron |
| 0850 | 124581 | Control-Relevant Selective Grid Coarsening S. Vakili, J. Jansen, Delft University of Technology |
| 0910 | 124955 | Development and Application of New Upscaling Techniques for Modeling Near-Well Flow in Heterogeneous Reservoirs Y. Chen, A. Bernath, H. Rai, P. Muron, Chevron |
| 0930 | 124477 | Intelligent Upscaling of Static and Dynamic Reservoir Properties V. Gholami, S.D. Mohaghegh, West Virginia University |
| ePoster | 124846 | Upscaling Local CO2 Trapping During Buoyancy-Driven Flow E. Saadatpoor, S.L. Bryant, K. Sepehrnoori, University of Texas at Austin |


