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Tuesday, 6 October afternoon

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FLOW ASSURANCE AND MODELING

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Presents flow-assurance studies and modeling results related to production of hydrocarbons with challenging properties, remediation of flow problems, and the debottlenecking of existing systems.

Session Chairpersons: David Aron, Petroleum Development Consultants
John Walsh, Shell
1400 124205 CFD Characterization of Liquid Carryover in Gas/Liquid Separator With Droplet Coalescence Due to Vessel Internals
Y. Lu, J. Greene, FMC Technologies; M. Agrawal, Ansys
1425 124499 Mechanistic Modeling of Solids Separation in Solid/Liquid Hydrocyclones
J.G. Severino, Cimarex Energy; L.E. Gomez, S. Wang, R.S. Mohan, O. Shoham, University of Tulsa
1450 124057 Prediction of Slug Frequency for High-Viscosity Oils in Horizontal Pipes
B. Gokcal, A. Al-Sarkhi, C. Sarica, University of Tulsa; E.M. Alsafran, Kuwait University
1545 125201 Simplification of Coupled Reservoir and Facility Modelling To Facilitate Efficient Decision Making: An Example of a Miscible Sour Gas Flood for Enhanced Oil Recovery
J. Van Berkel, Shell; A. Hassan, B. Haynes, Petroleum Development Oman; T. Woodhead, Shell
1610 124956 The Importance of Asphaltene Deposition Measurements in the Design and Operation of Subsea Pipelines
K. Akbarzadeh, J. Ratulowski, T. Lindvig, T.L. Davies, Schlumberger; Z. Huo, G. Broze, R. Howe, K. Lagers, Shell
1635 123934 Use of Steady-State Multiphase Models To Approximate Transient Events
Y. Fan, T.J. Danielson, ConocoPhillips

1400–1700 | 206/207

DATA INTERPRETATION FOR OPTIMAL WELL PERFORMANCE

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Presents production data analysis and interpretation techniques for well performance analysis, inflow control device design, and gas well optimization.

Session Chairpersons: Stephen Baumgartner, Marathon Oil
Kenji Furui, ConocoPhillips
1400 124431 Comprehensive Model for Flow Behavior of High-Performance Fracture Completions
Y. Zhang, M.M. Porcu, C.A. Ehlig-Economides, Texas A&M University; S. Tosic, Noble Energy; M.J. Economides, University of Houston
1425 125240 Automatic Detection of Pressure-Buildup Intervals From Permanent Downhole Pressure Data Using Filter Convolution
S. Suzuki, D. Chorneyko, ExxonMobil
1450 124195 Simulation of Liquid Unloading From a Gas Well With Coiled Tubing Using a Transient Software
P.H. Salim, J. Li, BJ Services
1545 124677 Understanding the Roles of Inflow-Control Devices in Optimizing Horizontal-Well Performance
P. Fernandez, Z.Li, D. Zhu, Texas A&M University
1610 124154 Practical Consideration of an Inflow-Control Device Application for Reducing Water Production
L. Ouyang, Chevron
1635 124911 Optimizing Mature Gas Wells in South Texas: A Team Approach
L.K. Harms, J. Urlawub, B. Carrier, B. Cremar, ConocoPhillips
ePoster 125031 Decline-Curve Analysis for HP/HT Gas Wells: Theory and Applications
D. Ilk, Texas A&M University; J.A. Rushing, Anadarko; T.A. Blasingame, Texas A&M University
ePoster 124571 Plunger-Lift Dynamic Characteristics in Single Well and Network System for Tight Gas Well Deliquification
Y. Tang, Chevron

1400–1700 | 225/226/227

INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES APPLIED TO RESERVOIR MONITORING

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Previews the theory and application of cutting-edge technology in reservoir monitoring. Includes papers on electromagnetic tomography, multi-point temperature sensing, time-lapse geochemistry, and tracer detection by laser spectroscopy.

Session Chairpersons: Daniel Gunderson, BJ Services
1400 124286 Development of a Ribbon Gravity Gradiometer and Its Applications for Reservoir Monitoring
F.J. Neill, Gravitec
1425 124932 High-Resolution, Real-Time Casing Strain Imaging for Reservoir and Well Integrity Monitoring: Demonstration of Monitoring Capability in a Field Installation
J.G. Pearce, F.H. Rambow, W.W. Shroyer, P.T. Huckabee, H. De Jong, D.E. Dria, Shell; B.A. Childers, T. Hall, T. Dominique, Baker Hughes
1450 124689 Tracer Detection by Laser Spectroscopy for Applications in Oil and Gas Industry
R. Nava, H. Schuessler, M. Fahes, H. Nasrabadi, A. Kolomenski, Texas A&M University
1545 124620 Application of Relative Location Techniques to Induced Microseismicity from Hydraulic Fracturing
J.M. Reyes-Montes, W. Pettitt, B. Hemmings, J.R. Haycox, J.R. Andrews, Applied Seismology Consultants; R. Young, University of Toronto

1400–1700 | 228/229/230

NEW CHALLENGES OF COMPLETION SYSTEMS

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Presents an overview of completions systems that might change the way we design wells. Aspects of high-rate gas wells completions, downhole equipment, and intelligent well systems will be covered.

Session Chairpersons: Tim Long, Chevron
Catalin Teodoriu, Texas A&M University
1400 125047 Subsea Deployment of Instrumented Sand Screens in High-Rate Gas Wells
G. Somaschini, J.R. Lovell, H. Abdullah, B. Chariyev, P. Singh, F. Arachman, Schlumberger
1425 124396 New Liner-Hanger Technology Improves Safety and Reduces Non-Productive Time in Deviated High-Temperature Wells in South Central Venezuela
C. Jiminez, S. Soto, A. Leon, PDVSA; P. Marval, M.F. Schoener-Scott, Halliburton
1450 125084 Composites Improve Well-Construction Efficiency
J. Imhoff, D. Parmer, B. Ronck, K. Smith, Y. Yuan, Baker Hughes
1545 121548 Innovative Retrievable Lock Mandrel Extends Monobore Completion Potential
F.G. Millet, P. Foucher, Geoservices; P. Helderle, E.W.E.; D.K. Djunaedi, Vico Indonesia; P. Petel, PT Welltekindo Nusantara
1610 124349 Identifying Well Completion Applications for Passive Inflow-Control Devices
G.A. Garcia, M.P. Coronado, P. Gavioli, Baker Hughes
1635 124916 Intelligent Well System: Providing Value or Just Another Completion?
K. Sun, J.J. Constantine, R.A. Tirado, F. Eriksen, L. Costa, Baker Hughes

1400–1700 | R08/R09

NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN DOWNHOLE DRILLING TOOLS

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Spans different cutting-edge advancements in downhole drilling tools, including rotary-steerable systems, logging-while-drilling tools, hole-enlargement tools, expandable tools, and rotating drilling liner systems.

Session Chairpersons: Jose Cunha, Petrobras
Joachim Oppelt, Baker Hughes
1400 124121 Salt Drilling While Underreaming Behaviors Illuminated by Distributed Downhole Measurements
B. Kull, R.G. Duff, Chevron; A. Clarke, D. Perez, S. Stuart, National Oilwell Varco
1425 124854 Nonretrievable Rotating Liner Drilling System Successfully Deployed To Overcome Challenging Highly Stressed Rubble Zone in a GOM Ultradeepwater Sub-Salt Application
J. Kunning, Y. Wu, I.J. Thomson, Anadarko; L.M. Marshall, D. Daigle, H.J. Mata, R. Pena, M. Hensgens, B. Eppley, Baker Hughes
1450 124591 All-in-One Concept With Expandable Tubular and Swellable Elastomer Technology: A Systems Approach to Well Design
Y. Ifeh, E. Austin, A. Tunde, O. Adedeji, O. Phillips, SPDC
1545 124674 Development and Implementation of a Slimhole Very-High-Dogleg Through-Tubing Rotary-Steerable Drilling System
S.K. Andersen, K.M. Winterstø, M. Eidem, StatoilHydro; R.I. Robson, Schlumberger
1610 123940 Deep Electrical Images, Geosignal, and Real-Time Inversion Help Guide Steering Decisions
D.J. Seifert, S. Al Dossary, Saudi Aramco; R.E. Chemali, M.S. Bittar, A.A. Lotfy, J.L. Pitcher, M. Bayrakdar, Halliburton
1635 124965 Installation and Operational Performance of Horizontal Solid Expandable Openhole Production Liners in Maximum-Reservoir-Contact Wells: Case Histories
T. Sanders, P.L. York, Weatherford; T. Joulaud, Vallourec & Mannesmann Oil and Gas; J. Teo, R. Gandikota, Weatherford
ePoster 124973 New Class of Logging-While-Drilling Tools Extends Possibilities for Trajectory and Stratigraphic Control While Drilling in Deep, HP/HT Wells
S. Mazzoni, M. Borghi, Eni; G. Affleck, R.W. Christie, M. Troiano, Weatherford

1400–1700 | R04/R05

HYDRAULIC FRACTURE MODELING AND CASE HISTORIES IN SHALES AND UNCONVENTIONAL RESERVOIRS

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Presents modeling solutions as well as case histories on stimulation methods for shale and unconventional reservoirs.

Session Chairpersons: John Blevins, Bapco
Brian Ward, Hess
1400 124767 Multistage Fracturing of Horizontal Shale Gas Wells Using >90% Foam Provides Improved Production
H.D. Brannon, D.E. Kendrick, E. Luckey, BJ Services; A. Stipetich, Equitable Resources
1425 125079 Haynesville Shale: One Operator’s Approach to Well Completions in This Evolving Play
C.D. Pope, B. Peters, T. Benton, GMX Resources; T. Palisch, Carbo Ceramics
1450 124843 Evaluating Stimulation Effectiveness in Unconventional Gas Reservoirs
C.L. Cipolla, E. Lolon, B.A. Dzubin, StrataGen Engineering
1545 124125 To Gel or Not To Gel?
R.J. Curtice, W.D. Salas, M. Paterniti, Halliburton
1610 125068 Proppant Transport in Slickwater Fracturing of Shale-Gas Formations
A. Dayan, S.M. Stracener, P.E. Clark, University of Alabama

1400–1700 | 220/221

EMERGING RESOURCES: MANAGING ENERGY INDUSTRY RESOURCES FOR THE NEXT 100 YEARS

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Provides insight, outlook, and analysis of key emerging resources and insights toward more effective exploitation.

Session Chairpersons: Al Denson, Bonanza Creek Energy Resources
David Yaw, EnCana Oil and Gas
1400 124680 The Quest for Energy in the Black Sea
M. Antonini, K.J. Kasparian, BJ Services
1425 124885 The Impact of Oil Prices on Oil Shale Development in the United States
K. Biglarbigi, Intek; J. Killen, US Department of Energy;  M.J. Carolus. Intek
1450 125085 Worldwide Deepwater Petroleum Exploration and Development Prospectivity: Comparative Analysis of Efforts and Outcomes
O.O. Iledare, Louisiana State University
1545 124490 Oil, Natural Gas, and NGL Endowment in North, Central, and South America
R.F. Aguilera, University of Vienna; R. Aguilera, University of Calgary

1400–1700 | R06/R07

FLUID FLOW SIMULATION TECHNIQUES

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Discusses the development and application of fluid flow simulation techniques.

Session Chairpersons: Luiz Amado, Petrobras
Leonardo Bermudez, Chevron
1400 124980 A Next-Generation Reservoir Simulator as an Enabling Technology for a Complex Discrete Fracture Modeling Workflow
K. Lim, M. Hui, B.T. Mallison, Chevron
1425 124307 Development of a Geomechanical Reservoir Modelling Workflow and Simulations
B. Bostrom, StatoilHydro
1450 124252 Understanding Reservoir Mechanisms Using Phase and Component Streamline Tracing and Visualization
S. Kumar, A. Datta-Gupta, Texas A&M University; E. Jimenez, Shell
1545 124364 Development and Application of a New Well Pattern Optimization Algorithm for Optimizing Large-Scale Field Development
J.E. Onwunalu, L. Durlofsky, Stanford University
1610 125251 Coupled Completion and Reservoir Simulation Technology for Well Performance Optimization
M. Grobert, J. Wan, S. Ghai, S. Livescu, W. Brown, T. Long, ExxonMobil
1635 123794 Coupled Reservoir Flow Simulation: Fault Leakage Analysis
L.G. Rodrigues, Petrobras;  L.B. Cunha, R.J. Chalaturnyk, University of Alberta
ePoster 123794 Coupled Reservoir Flow Simulation: Fault Leakage Analysis
L.G. Rodrigues, L.B. Cunha, R.J. Chalaturnyk, University of Alberta

1400–1700 | 211/212/213

FLOW IN FRACTURED POROUS MEDIA

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Offers new techniques to model fluid flow in fractured reservoirs using analytical and numerical methods. Includes papers that apply an analytical technique to an actual reservoir field case; validate an analytical model using laboratory experiments; use an analytical method together with appropriate use of a numerical simulator resulting in a novel averaging technique that mimics the fluid displacement in fractured porous media; and investigate the effect of CO2 injection in coal beds and cleat spacing through laboratory experiments.

Session Chairpersons: Seung Kam, Louisiana State University
Jawaid Saeedi, Schlumberger
1400 125255 A Technique for Averaging Matrix-Fracture Fluid Transfer Rates for Multiple Displacement Processes in a Naturally Fractured Reservoir Model
T.K. Eccles, ExxonMobil
1425 124918 A New Approach to Compositional Modeling of CO2 Injection in Fractured Media Compared to Experimental Data
J. Moortagat, A. Firoozabadi, M. Moravvej, Reservoir Engineering Research Institute
1450 124348 Permeability Variations in an Upper Freeport Coal Core Due to Changes in Effective Stress and Sorption
S.A. Jikich, R.T. McLendon, D.H. Smith, US Department of Energy
1545 124745 Investigation of Stress-Dependent Fracture Permeability in Naturally Fractured Reservoirs Using a Fully Coupled Poroelastic Displacement Discontinuity Model
Q. Tao, C.A. Ehlig-Economides, A. Ghassemi, Texas A&M University
1610 123900 Naturally Fractured Reservoir Three-Dimensional Analytical Modeling: Theory and Case Study
V.X. Nguyen, Y.N. Abousleiman, University of Oklahoma
1635 122612 Simulation of Multiphase Non-Darcy Flow in Porous and Fractured Media
Y. Wu, B. Lai, J.L. Miskimins, Colorado School of Mines; Y. Di, Peking University
ePoster 124047 Laboratory and Field Scale Analysis of Steam-Over-Solvent Injection in Fractured Reservoirs (SOS-FR) for Heavy-Oil Recovery
A.M. Al Bahlani, T. Babadagli, University of Alberta
ePoster 124484 New Technique To Determine Biot Coefficient for Stress-Sensitive Dual-Porosity Reservoirs
H.H. Abass, A.M. Al-Tahini, Saudi Aramco; Y. Abousleiman, University of Oklahoma; M. Khan, Saudi Aramco

1400–1700 | R02/R03

EOR PROCESSES AND APPLICATIONS

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Shows examples of injection of polymer, surfactant-polymer, alkali-surfactant-gas, CO2, and other fluids for depleted and water-flooded reservoirs. 

Session Chairpersons: Randal Brush, William M. Cobb & Associates
Mazher Ibrahim, EOG Resources
1400 124001 Oil-Recovery Predictions for Surfactant-Polymer Flooding
K. Rai, R.T. Johns, L.W. Lake, M. Delshad, University of Texas at Austin
1425 123971 Streamline-Based Simulation of Non-Newtonian Polymer Flooding
A.M. Al-Sofi, M.J. Blunt, Imperial College
1450 124798 Development of a Comprehensive Rheological Property Database for EOR Polymers
S. Lee, D.H. Kim, C. Huh, G.A. Pope, University of Texas at Austin
1545 124257 A New Method for Fast Screening of Long-Term Thermal Stability of Water-Soluble Polymers For Reservoir Conformance Control
Y. Wu, Missouri University of Science and Technology; K. Wang, California Institute of Technology; B. Bai, Missouri University of Science and Technology; P. Shuler, Y. Tang, California Institute of Technology
1610 124197 Injectivity and Gravity Segregation in WAG and SWAG Enhanced Oil Recovery
A. Faisal, K. Bisdom, B. Zhumabek, A. Mojaddam Zadeh, W.R. Rossen, Delft University
1635 124907 Compositional Modeling in Three-Phase Flow for CO2 and Other Fluid Injections Using Higher-Order Finite Element Methods
S. Sun, A. Firoozabadi, Reservoir Engineering Research Institute
ePoster 124977 Development of a Successful Chemical Treatment for Gas Wells With Water and Condensate Blocking Damage
V.S. Bang, ConocoPhillips; G.A. Pope, M.M. Sharma, University of Texas at Austin; J.R. Baran, 3M