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Wednesday, 7 October morning

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ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER

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Presents cases studies to understand what is working and what is not working in knowledge transfer.

Session Chairpersons: Abdallah Harouaka, King Fahd University
Frank Platt, Texas A&M University
0830 124419 Management and Operation of the “Colorado” School Field: An Interinstitutional Experience Between the Academy and the Industry
Z.H. Calderon Carrillo, L. Acevedo, Universidad Industrial de Santander; N.F. Saavedra, Ecopetrol
0855 124748 Real-Time, Long-Distance Teaching: Overview of 2 Years of Tele-Teaching Between Texas and Germany
C. Teodoriu, Texas A&M University; K.M. Reinicke, University of Clausthal; G. Falcone, Texas A&M University
0920 125045 Experiences In Introducing 3D Visualization In Petroleum Engineering Education
A. Gupta, F. Platt, Texas A&M University
0945 124260 The Growing Importance of Petroleum Reserves Estimating and Auditing Standards
D.R. Harrell, Ryder Scott
1010 124957 A Successful and Economic Way To Have the Right Professionals
A. Reyes-Harker, N. Saavedra, Ecopetrol; W. Plata, Strycom
1035 125230 Training the Next Generation of Project Leaders
R. Massingill, J. Upper, ExxonMobil
1100 124777 Expanding Knowledge to Young Engineers in Our Industry

S.A. Jabaley, Shell

ePoster 123166 A Study on Peer Assessment of Teamwork Projects in Undergraduate Petroleum Engineering Education
Y. Cinar, University of New South Wales; A. Bilgin, Macquarie University
ePoster 124742 Adjustments in Teaching Petroleum Engineering Field Operations Lab:  An Experience
M. Radonjic, D. Bourgoyne, S. Panchadhara, Louisiana State University
ePoster 124200 Designing a Successful Training Class: Benefits and Challenges of Knowledge Transfer From Chemists to Engineers
M.A. Vorderbruggen, G. Woo, BJ Services
ePoster 124487 A New Performance Award System for Petroleum Engineering Students: Development and Implementation
J.M. Williams, The Petroleum Institute

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EXPANDING THE HORIZONS OF DIGITAL ENERGY

Session organized by the SPE Digital Energy Technical Section

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Looks beyond current achievements in the application of digital technologies to implement new systems and work processes that increase the efficiency and effectiveness of reservoir, well, and facilities performance. Describes how progress in this area is shaping future directions.

Session Chairpersons: Philippe Flichy, IO-hub
Mehrzad Mahdavi, Dexa Systems
0830   Introduction to Digital Energy Session
Kamel Bennaceur, Schlumberger
0835   Enterprise DOF Deployment Approach
Michel-Jean Guille, Total
0905   Assessment of DOF Adoption Methodology
Don Paul, Energy and Technology Strategies
0945  

Panel Presentations:  Production, Drilling and Reservoir Perspective on DOF

Moderator: Herb Yuan, Shell

Panelists:
Don Moore, Occidental; John Blaymires, Hess; Peter Breunig, Chevron; Iraj Ershagi, University of Southern California; James Pappas

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ARTIFICIAL LIFT

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Covers interesting papers on new technologies, selection methods, and advanced analysis techniques.

Session Chairpersons: Tom Gee, Weatherford
Neil Skinner, Halliburton
0830 123996 First 4.5-in. Through-Tubing ESP With Downhole Wet Connect
J.C. Patterson, ConocoPhillips; P. Head, P.A. Moulsdale, Artificial Lift Company
0855 123938 The Geared Centrifugal Pump: A New High-Volume Lift System
J.C. Patterson, ConocoPhillips; W.B. Morrow, Harrier Technologies; M.R. Berry, Mike Berry Consultants
0920 124515 Plunger Lift Modeling Toward Efficient Liquid Unloading in Gas Wells
G. Chava, G. Falcone, C. Teodoriu, Texas A&M University
0945 123684 Fuzzy Analysis of ESP System Performance
D.G. Thornhill, D. Zhu, Baker Hughes
1010 123881 The Piston-Tubing-Rod Performance Curve: A New and Useful Concept for Sucker-Rod-Pumping Analysis
S.A. Caicedo, PDVSA; S.D. Carma, University Central Venezuela
1035 12029 Selection Criteria for Artificial Lift Technique in Bokor Field
M. Wahba, M.B. Jadid, I.B. Subari, M.B. Talib, Petronas; P.V. Pattay, D. Saenz, Schlumberger
1100 124986 Laboratory Testing of Downhole Gas Separators in Inclined Wellbore Configurations
O.A. Alabi, A.L. Podio, University of Texas at Austin
ePoster 123881 The Piston-Tubing-Rod Performance Curve: A New and Useful Concept for Sucker-Rod-Pumping Analysis
S.A. Caicedo, PDVSA; S.D. Carma, University Central Venezuela

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PART 1: APPLIED TECHNOLOGY—ONSHORE HORIZONTAL
PART 2: APPLIED TECHNOLOGY—PERFORATING SYSTEMS

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Split into two sections addressing applied technology: the onshore horizontal portion will be a series of horizontal technology case studies and the perforating systems section is a combination of papers presenting new perforating technology and the evaluation of perforator performance.

Session Chairpersons: Stephen Lipari, Aspect Abundant Shale
Daniel Wood, Devon Energy
0830 124686 Stimulation Results and Completion Implications From the Consortium Multiwell Project in the North Dakota Bakken Shale
T.N. Olsen, E. Gomez, Schlumberger; D.D. McCrady, XTO Energy; G. Forrest, A. Perakis, P. Kaufman, Schlumberger
0855 123651 A Comprehensive Modeling Analysis of Borehole Stability and Production Liner Deformation for Inclined/Horizontal Wells Completed in a Highly Compacting Chalk Formation
K. Furui, G. Fuh, N.A. Abdelmalek, ConocoPhillips; N. Morita, Waseda University
0920 124120 Cemented Ball-Activated Sliding Sleeves Improve Well Economics and Efficiency
T. Bozeman, D.L. Degner, EnCana
0945 125008 A Novel Approach to Identifying Refracturing Candidates and Executing Refracture Treatments in Multiple Zone Reservoirs
R.E. Barba, Integrated Energy Services
1010 124783 Predicting Depth of Penetration of Downhole Perforators
M. Gladkikh, W. Harvey, Baker Hughes; P.M. Halleck, Pennsylvania State University
1035 125020 A Survey of Industry Models for Perforator Performance: Suggestions for Improvements
L.A. Behrmann, B.M. Grove, I.C. Walton, L. Zhan, C. Graham, D.C. Atwood, J.P. Harvey, Schlumberger
1100 124343 Perforator Performance Study Determines Optimum System and Achieves Field Performance Projections
M. Rook, Talisman; D.J. Haggerty, D. Manning, C. Quattlebaum, Halliburton

0830–1125 | R08/R09

WELLBORE STABILITY

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Provides a general overview of current wellbore stability theory and discusses field applications of lost circulation and wellbore strengthening while drilling. Also discusses use of advanced modeling applications (pore pressure and poroelastic) to predict downhole behavior.

Session Chairpersons: Terry Hemphill, Halliburton
Philippe Marchina, Total
0830 124669 Wellbore Stability: A Critical Review and Introduction to DEM
Y. Kang, M. Yu, S. Miska, N. Takach, University of Tulsa
0855 124982 Geomechanical Modeling Helps Designing the Wells in the Neuquen Basin, Argentina
E.M. Araujo, GeoMechanics International; D. Casalis, Petrobras; C.D. Ward, J. Sheridan, GeoMechanics International
0920 125093 Avoiding Losses in Depleted and Weak Zones by Constantly Strengthening Wellbores
E. Van Oort, Shell; J.E. Friedheim, T. Pierce, J. Lee, M-I SWACO
0945 124054 Improved Kick Management During MPD by Real-Time Pore-Pressure Estimation
J. Gravdal, International Research Institute of Stavanger; M. Nikolaou, University of Houston; O. Breyholtz, L. Carlsen, International Research Institute of Stavanger
1010 124295 New Integrated Approach for Updating Pore-Pressure Predictions During Drilling
M. Lüthje, H. Helset, S. Hovland, SINTEF
1035 123901 Geomechanical Coupled Poromechanics Solutions While Drilling in Naturally Fractured Shale Formations With Field Case Applications
V.X. Nguyen, Y.N. Abousleiman, University of Oklahoma; T. Hemphill, Halliburton
1100 124422 The Porochemothermoelastic Coupled Solutions of Stress and Pressure With Applications to Wellbore Stability in Chemically Active Shale
V.X. Nguyen, Y.N. Abousleiman, University of Oklahoma
ePoster 123427 Coupled Thermoporomechanical Effects on Borehole Stability
Z. Zhai, K.S. Zaki, S.A. Marinello, A.S. Abou-Sayed, Advantek International

0830–1125 | R04/R05

MATRIX AND FRACTURE STIMULATION

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Shares theoretical, laboratory, and field experiences for fluids in fracturing and stimulation treatments.

Session Chairpersons: Jorge Manrique, Shell
Mathew Samuel, Schlumberger
0830 124212 Well Treatment Fluids Prepared With Oilfield Produced Water
L. Li, K.E. Eliseeva, V. Eliseev, O.A. Bustos, K.W. England, P.R. Howard, C.L. Boney, M.D. Parris, S.A. Ali, Schlumberger
0855 125024 A Novel a-Amylase Enzyme-Stabilizers for Applications at High Temperatures
M.M. Samuel, A.A. Mohsen, A. Ejan, Y. Ooi, S. Ashraf, Schlumberger; H.A. Nasr-El-Din, Texas A&M University
0920 124141 The Art and Practice of Acid Placement and Diversion: History, Present State and Future
L.J. Kalfayan, Hess; A.N. Martin, BJ Services
0945 124704 Design Criteria and Application of High-Density Brine-Based Fracturing Fluid for Deepwater Frac and Packs
X. Qiu, W.E. Martch, L.N. Morgenthaler, J. Adams, H.S. Vu, Shell
1010 124755 A Theoretical Study of Acid Fracture Conductivity Under Closure Stress
J. Deng, A.D. Hill, D. Zhu, Texas A&M University
1035 124874 Acid Re-fracturing: Is It a Good Practice?
M. Pournik, M. Mahmoud, H.A. Nasr-El-Din, Texas A&M University
1100 121757 Rheological Characterization of Novel Delayed-Transition Metal Crosslinked Fracturing Fluids: Correlation With First Field Applications
A.L. Mirakyan,C. Abad, M.D. Parris, Y. Chen, Schlumberger
ePoster 124881 A Placement Model for Matrix Acidizing of Vertically Extensive, Heterogeneous Gas Reservoirs
M. Nozaki, A.D. Hill, Texas A&M University

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SAFETY AND CO2 SEQUESTRATION

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Offers a mixture of high-priority topics ranging from the latest information on hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico, safety management systems, and carbon dioxide capture and sequestration.

Session Chairpersons: Deonarine Jaggernauth, Petroleum Company—Trinidad & Tobago
Enid Sullivan Los Alamos National Laboratory
0830 125232 Managing Safety to Achieve Operating Excellence
T. Prihandoko, S. Mahan, M. Nurdin, M. Bourhanuddin, ExxonMobil
0855 124430 Sequestering Carbon Dioxide in a Closed Underground Volume
M.J. Economides, University of Houston; C. Economides, Texas A&M University
0920 124003 Lessons Learned While Conducting Drilling and CO2 Injection Operations at the Victor J. Daniel Power Plant in Mississippi
G. Koperna, D.E. Riestenberg, R.L. Petrusak, Advanced Resources International; R.A. Esposito, Southern Company Generation; R. Rhudy, Electrical Power Research Institute
0945 124909 CO2 Sequestration: Temperature and Gas Compositional Effects on the Kinetics of Mineralogical Reactions
P. Mandalaparty, M.D. Deo, J. Moore, University of Utah
1010 123864 Are There Less Costly Ways to Sequester Carbon Than CCS?
S.C. Gupta, EnCana

0830–1125 | R06/R07

ROCK AND FLUID PROPERTIES

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Highlights application of  low-cost mud log gas, produced water reinjection, advanced sonic log interpretation, nanotechnology, high-resolution CT digital images, and modeled numerical well tests to measure, estimate, and model the rock and fluid properties.

Session Chairpersons: Nigel Radcliffe, ExxonMobil
Sanjeev Thakur, Kuwait Oil
0830 124315 Technology for Determining Reservoir Pressure From Mud Log Gas Improves Mature, Tight-Gas Asset Performance: A Case Study of Ada Field, North Louisiana
S.G. LaPierre, B.H. Prine, M. Pickrel, ConocoPhillips
0855 124161 Determination of Rock Strength Using Advanced Sonic Log Interpretation Techniques
C.M. Sayers, Schlumberger; C.L. Russell, M. Pelorosso, Eni; J. Adachi, J.S. Pastor, V. Singh, K.M. Tagbor, P.J. Hooyman, Schlumberger
0920 125218 Drill-Bit Metamorphism: Recognition and Impact on Show Evaluation
L.M. Wenger, R.J. Pottorf, G. Macleod, G. Otten, S. Dreyfus, H.K. Justwan, ExxonMobil; E.S. Wood, University of South Carolina
0945 124428 GeoMechanics Field Characterization of the Two Prolific US Midwest Gas Plays With Advanced Wireline Logging Tools
Y. Abousleiman, M.H. Tran, S. Hoang, University of Oklahoma; A. Ortega, F. Ulm, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
1010 123751 Properties of Tight Gas Sand From Digital Images
M.J. Metz, G. Briceno, Occidental Oil and Gas; Q. Fang, E. Diaz, A. Grader, J. Dvorkin, Ingrain
1035 124415 Dynamics Characteristic Evaluation Methods of Stress-Sensitive Abnormal High Pressure Gas Reservoir
X. Xiao, S. Hedong, Y Han, J. Yang, Petrochina
1100 124790 Pore-Pressure Depletion and Effective Stress Issues in the Gulf of Mexico’s Lower Tertiary Play
G.N. Boitnott, New England Research; J. Shafer, Consultant; T.W. Miller, Geomechanics

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HEAVY OIL AND UNCONVENTIONAL RESOURCES

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Presents technical advances in the areas of recovery mechanisms and flow in porous media of heavy oil, gas hydrate, and tight gas reservoirs. Offers heavy oil papers on steam solvent, displacement of viscous oil by polymer, convective heat transfer, and concentration-dependant diffusivity coefficient determination in solvent systems. Offers hydrate and tight gas papers on transport properties of hydrate-bearing formations, flow in fractured tight gas reservoirs, and natural gas solubility enhancement in water in small pores.

Session Chairpersons: Mridul Kumar, Chevron
George Petrosky, ConocoPhillips
0830 124717 Coupling Capillarity-Controlled Fluid Displacement With Unconsolidated Sediment Mechanics: Grain Scale Fracture Opening
M. Prodanovic, J. Holder, S.L. Bryant, University of Texas at Austin
0855 122400 The Displacement of Viscous Oil by Associative Polymer Solutions
M. Buchgraber, University of Leoben; T. Clemens, OMV Exploration and Production; L.M. Castanier, A.R. Kovscek, Stanford University
0920 124072 Analytic Investigation of Convection During Conduction Heating of a Heavy-Oil Reservoir
K.A. Lawal, V. Vesovic, Imperial College
0945 124832 Determination of Concentration-Dependent Diffusivity Coefficient in Solvent Gas-Heavy Oil Systems
S. Etminan, B.B. Maini, H. Hassanzadeh, Z. Chen, University of Calgary
1010 124882 Transport Properties of Hydrate-Bearing Formations From Pore-Scale Modeling
J. Phirani, R. Pitchumani, K.K. Mohanty, University of Houston
1035 124930 Mechanistic Modeling of Emulsion Formation and Heat Transfer During the Steam-Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD) Process
P. Azom, S. Srinivasan, University of Texas at Austin
1100 124491 A Molecular Dynamics Study on Natural Gas Solubility Enhancement in Water Confined to Small Pores
M. Campos, I. Akkutlu, R.F. Sigal, University of Oklahoma

0830–1125 | R02/R03

RESERVOIR ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS

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Discusses classic reservoir engineering methods and techniques.

Session Chairpersons: Robert Hoff, Esso
Keshav Narayanan, Occidental Oil and Gas
0830 124613 Analysis of Production Decline in Waterflood Reservoirs
Z. Yang, Aera Energy
0855 123982 A New Pressure-Rate Deconvolution Algorithm To Analyze Wireline Formation Tester and Well-Test Data
E.A. Pimonov, C. Ayan, Schlumberger; M. Onur, Istanbul Technical University; F.J. Kuchuk, Schlumberger
0920 124524 Effect of Material Balance on Well-Test Analysis
A. Madahar, G. Stewart, Weatherford; A.C. Grngarten, Imperial College
0945 124041 New Inflow Performance Relationship for Solution-Gas-Drive Oil Reservoirs
M.A. Elias, A.H. El-banbi, H. Ahmed, K. Fattah, E.A. El-Tayeb, Cairo University
1010 124827 Simultaneous Interpretation of Pressure, Temperature, and Flowrate Data for Improved Model Identification and Reservoir Parameter Estimation
O.O. Duru, R.N. Horne, Stanford University
1035 123930 Identification and Characterization of High Conductive Layers in Waterfloods
C. Kabir, Hess; B. Izgec, Chevron
1100 124538 Experimental and Theoretical Studies of Three-Phase Relative Permeability
F. Ahmadloo, K. Asghari, B. Jamaloe, University of Regina