Technical Sessions

Room 102, 104, 106

UNLEASHING UNCONVENTIONAL RESERVOIRS

Session Chairpersons: Joel Le Calvez, Schlumberger; Paul Mckay, Ion Geophysical; Frederic Santarelli, Geomec

The high demand for energy and the advances in technologies triggers the need to reach challenged reservoirs by developing tools, methods, mapping and software. This session focuses on unconventional reservoirs, topics including shale, fractured reservoirs, tight formation and advances in unleashing unconventional reservoirs.

1400

Keynote

Linking Microseismics To Reservoir Models: Adding Value to Microseismic Measurements
T.I. Urbancic , A. Baig, K.C. Mace, ESG

1425

147152

Crosswell Electromagnetic Tomography in Unconventional Well Geometries
M. Wilt, P. Zhang, M. Safdar, Schlumberger

1450

145849

Predicting Shale Reservoir Response To Stimulation: The Mallory 145 Multi-Well Project
D. Moos, G.D. Vassilellis, R. Cade, J. Franquet, Baker Hughes; A. Lacazette, EQT Production; E. Bourtembourg, G. Daniel, Magnitude SAS

1545

146104

Strategies to Minimize Frac Spacing And Stimulate Natural Fractures in Horizontal Completions
N.P. Roussel, M.M. Sharma, University of Texas at Austin

1610

147035

Impact of Upscaling on 3D Modelling of SAGD in a Meander Belt
R. Deschamps, N. Guy, C. Preux, O. Lerat, IFP Energies

1635

147432

Effective Pressure and Microstructure Control on Resistivity Formation Factor and Seismic Waves Velocities
A. Tinni, C. Sondergeld, C.S. Rai, H. Simo, University of Oklahoma

ePosters

147677

A Workflow Concept To Characterize Core Samples From The Microscale To The Nanoscale
H. Lemmens, A. Butcher, FEI

145709

Magnetic Resonance Utilization as an Unconventional Reservoir Permeability Indicator
J. Bray, C.H. Smith, S. Ramakrishna, E. Menendez, Halliburton

147212

Applied Borehole Image Analysis in Complex Sedimentological and Structural Settings: A Single Well Case Study, California, USA
A. Amer, Schlumberger; M.R. Glascock, J. Schwalbach, Aera Energy; M. Khan, Schlumberger

Room 108, 110, 112

FLOW ASSURANCE AND SAND MANAGEMENT

Session Chairpersons: Sami El Halfawi, Weatherford; Murtaza Ziauddin, Schlumberger

This session will address production operations and ways of preventing or mitigating flow assurance related problems by understanding the fluid flow behavior and production chemistry. The session also discusses sand production management issues related to flow assurance.

1400

146156

The Cottonwood Field Case History: The Pig/Paraffin Obstruction of a Long Subsea, Deepwater Tie-Back and Its Successful Remediation
F.S. Shecaira, D. Barros, K. Ramachandran, G. Bonin, P.J. Waltrich, Petrobras;D.W. Jennings, M.E. Newberry, Baker Hughes; C.M. Ziglio, Petrobras

1425

147244

A Flow Assurance Study on Elemental Sulfur Deposition in Sour Gas Wells
Y. Tang, J. Voelker, Chevron; C. Keskin, Z. Xu, B. Hu, SPT Group;  C. Jia, China National Petroleum

1450

146551

The Sanding Mechanisms of Water Injectors and Their Quantiication in Terms of Sand Production: Example of the Buzzard Field (UKCS)
F.J. Santarelli, F. Sanfilippo, J. Embry, Geomec; M. White, J.B. Turnbull, Nexen

1545

146775

Improvement of Flow Properties of Heavy Oils Using Asphaltene Modifiers
C.N. Ovalles, E. Rogel, J. Segerstrom, Chevron

1610

146679

Improved Sand Management Strategy: Testing of Sand Monitors under Controlled Conditions
C. Emiliani, K. Lejon, Statoil; M. Linden, J. Engene, O. Kvernvold, DNV; C. Packman, Roxar; D. Clarke, Cormon; T. Haugsdal, ClampOn

1635

145254

Real Time Sand Production Management Using Non-Intrusive Surface Ultrasonic Sand Monitors in TNK-BP Brown Fields in Western Siberia
E. Muslimov, P. Medvedev, TNK-BP; S. Shevchenko, D. Mironov, SamotlorNefteGaz; A. Afanasiev, Varieganneftegaz

Room 109, 111, 113

REMEDIAL OPERATIONS

Session Chairpersons: Bertrand Theuveny, Schlumberger; Mathew Samuel, Schlumberger

This session will focus on down-hole solutions to production problems and reserves enhancement.  Discussed are innovative new equipment, diagnostic tools, and simulation techniques being developed and implemented.

1400

146868

Long and Stuck E-line - Probable Root Cause Failure Analysis and Fishing Success Story
M. Razak, M. Azher, Petronas; M. Samsu, Schlumberger

1425

146267

Subsea Well Fluid Intervention Using MARS (Multiple Application Reinjection System)
D. Petrone, Cameron

1450

145749

Hydraulic Piston Pump for Dewatering Gas Wells
T.S. Pugh, C.E. Robison, Weatherford

1545

147053

A Dynamic Model for Simulation of Integrated Reservoir, Well and Pipeline System
J. Sagen, Institute for Energy Technology; M. Ostenstad, B. Hu, SPT Group; K.E.I. Henanger, S.K. Lien, Statoil; Z. Xu, SPT Group; S. Groland, T. Sira, Institute for Energy Technology

1610

147247

Successful Discovery of Light Oil from an Unsuccessful Paleozoic Well Through Re-Entry - A Case Study of HPHT Well
H. Al-Bader, Y.Z. Al-Salali, V. Duggirala, A. Manimaran, S. Packirisamy, Kuwait Oil

1635

146017

Modelling of Cable Forces as a Decision Support Tool for RLWI Operations
J. Kjaersgaard-Rasmussen, N. Rask, M. Iversen, M.M. Arnskov, Welltec

ePoster

145957

Performance Advance In Section Milling Technology
C.J. Stowe, A.D. Ponder, Baker Hughes

Room 201, 203

APPLIED COMPLETION TECHNOLOGY

Session Chairpersons: Raymond Doyle, BOPCO; Roy Hathcock, Devon Energy

Presents a variety of applications of completion technology. Topics include unique well equipment, processes and techniques that improve well completions.

1400

145811

A New Compact Triaxial Perforation Tunnel Stability Tester
Y. Saito, H. Sato, N. Morita, Waseda University

1425

146559

A Unique Plug For A Restricted Wellbore
J.J. Blevins, El Paso Exploration and Production; G.L. Frazier, Magnum Oil Tools

1450

145961

Formalization and Standardization of the Smart Well Modeling Workflow
J.D. Hudson, Shell; I.N. Alves, Petrobras; M. Khoshkbarchi, Computer Modelling Group

1545

146809

Perforating High-Pressure Deepwater Wells in the Gulf of Mexico
C.E. Baumann, H.A. Williams, Schlumberger; T.A. Korf, R.D. Pourciau, Chevron

1610

145140

A Coiled Tubing Perforating Solution Incorporating a Gun Deployment System and Dynamic Underbalance Technique Improves Well Production in High Angle Deep Gas Wells in Saudi Arabia
H.H. Al Jubran, J. Leal, S. Al BuHassan, S. Bolarinwa, Saudi Aramco; W. Kharrat, D. Pulson, M. Barnawi, Schlumberger

1635

147296

Autonomous Perforating System for Multizone Completions
P.B. Entchev, R. Angeles, K. Kumaran, N. Subrahmanya, ExxonMobil; R.C. Tolman, RC Tolman LLC

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Room 205, 207

BHA AND BITS: INNOVATION AND OPTIMIZATION

Session Chairpersons: Terry Hemphill, Halliburton; Dan Scott, Baker Hughes

Bits and reamers continue to be areas of design and application innovation, leading to substantial increases in operational performance and improvements in vibration control. This session highlights several recent technologies that led to significant understanding and improved drilling techniques.

1400

145686

Anomalous Pore Pressure and Its Relation with Insitu Stress Regime in Deepwater Play
G. Li, D. Allison, M. Bai, Halliburton

1425

146561

Mitigation of Torsional Stick-Slip Vibrations in Oil Well Drilling Through PDC Bit Design: Putting Theories to the Test
J.R. Jain, L.W. Ledgerwood, O.J. Hoffmann, T. Schwefe, D. Fuselier, Baker Hughes

1450

145259

Drilling and Under-Reaming in the Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Ultradeep Lower Tertiary: History of a Record Run in the World's Deepest Oil or Gas Well
C.C. Ubaru, I.J. Thomson, S.R. Radford, Baker Hughes

1545

146033

RFID Provides Multiple On-Demand Activation/Deactivation Reliability to Underreaming
L.A. Gonzales, Marathon Oil; E. Valverde, A. Odell, T. Laird, Weatherford

1610

146737

Expansion Of Field Testing And Application Of New Hybrid Drill Bit
T. Dolezal, F.C. Felderhoff, A.D. Holliday, Baker Hughes; G. Bruton, Chesapeake

1635

143193

Gauge Extension Optimizes Conventional Drill Bits for Superior Performance with Rotary Steerable Systems
D.R. Stroud, L.A. Lines, Weatherford; S.P. Barton, H.A. Sanchez, National Oilwell Varco

ePosters

144456

Application Specific Steel Body PDC Bit Technology Reduces Drilling Costs in Unconventional North America Shale Plays
C. Hanna, EnCana; C.H. Douglas, H. Asr, B. Durairajan, M. Gerlero, L. Mueller, B. Pendse, C. Travers, Smith Bits

145635

Positive Displacement Motor Innovation Drives Increased Performance With PDC Bits in 8 ¾-in. Hole Size
A.A. Azizov, W. Davila, O. Nnanna, A. Rizen, D. Scott, Baker Hughes

Room 601, 603

ACIDIZING / OIL AND LIQUID RICH SHALE

Session Chairpersons: Javad Paktinat, Trican Well Service; Ghaithan Al-Muntasheri, Saudi Aramco

This session focuses on several topics relating to acidizing diverting techniques, acid fracture conductivity correlations, and formation damage removal of carbonate reservoirs as well addressing the concepts and variables that influences proppant selections and optimization of transverse fractures in liquid rich formation.

1400

145055

DTS Sensing: An Emerging Technology Offers Fluid Placement for Acid
R.P. Reyes, G. Glasbergen, V.J. Yeager, Halliburton; J.L. Parrish, Occidental Petroleum

1425

142564

Acid Diversion Using Viscoelastic Surfactants:  The Effects of Flow Rate and Initial Permeability Contrast
A.H. Al-Ghamdi, Saudi Aramco; D. Hill, H.A. Nasr-El-Din, M. Mahmoud, Texas A&M University

1450

147395

Removing Formation Damage and Stimulation of Deep Illitic-Sandstone Reservoirs Using Green Fluids
M.A. Mahmoud, AkzoNobel; H.A. Nasr-El-Din, Texas A&M University; C.A. DeWolf, AkzoNobel

1545

147632

Experimental and Field Data Analysis of Ball Sealer Diversion
M. Nozaki, D. Zhu, A.D. Hill Texas A&M University

1610

146376

Optimizing Transverse Fractures in Liquid-Rich Formations
M.C. Vincent, Consultant

1635

145298

Acid-Fracture Conductivity Correlations for a Specific Limestone Based on Surface Characterization
V.F. Rodrigues, W. Campos, A. Medeiros, North Fluminense State University; R.A. Victor, Petrobras

ePoster

147596

Shale Oil Production Performance from a Stimulated Reservoir Volume
A.S. Chaudhary, C.A. Ehlig-Economides, R.A. Wattenbarger, Texas A&M University

Room 605, 607

RESERVES, MULTI PROSPECT ANALYSIS AND THE VALUE OF INFORMATION

Session Chairpersons: Thomas Heinold, Baker Hughes; David Yaw, EnCana

This session focuses on appropriate reserves analysis under new SEC guidelines, appropriate multiple prospect analysis and some insights into the value of information.

1400

146530

Demonstrating Reasonable Certainty Under Principles-Based Oil and Gas Reserves Regulations
R.E. Sidle, W.J. Lee, Texas A&M University

1425

147062

A New and Improved Approach for Geological Dependency Evaluation for Multiple-Prospect Exploration
S. Rasheva, R.B. Bratvold, University of Stavanger

1450

146547

Intelligent Appraisal Program for a Multi-Prospect Development
P. Delfiner, PetroDecisions

1545

146459

Understanding and Handling Residual Risks
J.G. Zhao, Statoil

1610

145690

Discretization, Simulation, and the Value of Information
E.J. Bickel, University of Texas at Austin

1635

146583

Creating Portfolio Insights by a Practical Multimethod Optimisation Approach
B.J. A. Willigers, F. Weis, F. Majou, Palantir Economic Solutions

ePosters

143843

Reserves Follow-up Using An Integrated Deterministic-Probabilistic Approach
H. Araujo, A.J. Rattia, Repsol YPF

146788

Field Development Optimization Under Uncertainty: Screening-Models for Decision Making
B.A. Ogunyomi, C.J. Jablonowski, L.W. Lake, University of Texas at Austin

Room 702, 704, 706

RESERVOIR CONNECTIVITY AND STRESS CHARACTERIZATION

Session Chairpersons: Edward Boratko, Schlumberger; Calvin Kessler, Halliburton

Formation testing using wireline or while drilling, is a key technology for reservoir and fluid characterization. This session focuses on advancements in many areas of this theme. Reservoir connectivity using asphaltene nanoscience, novel fluid injection applications, new configurations for improved sampling and micro-frac testing in gas shales will be highlights of the session.

1400

146450

3D Multiphase Streamline-Based Method For Interpretation of Formation-Tester Measurements Acquired in Vertical and Deviated Wells
A. Hadibeik, R. Abdollah Pour,C. Torres-Verdin, K. Sepehrnoori, V. Shabro, University of Texas at Austin

1425

145438

DFA Asphaltene Gradients for Assessing Connectivity in Reservoirs Under Active Gas Charging
J.Y. Zuo, Schlumberger; H. Elshahawi, Shell; C. Dong, A.S. Latifzai, D. Zhang, O.C. Mullins, Schlumberger

1450

146649

Impact of Asphaltene Nanoscience on Understanding Oilfield Reservoirs
O.C. Mullins, B. Andrews, A. Pomerantz, C. Dong, J.Y. Zuo, T. Pfeiffer, A. Latifzai, Schlumberger; H. Elshahawi, Shell; L.E. Barre, IFP Energies; S. Larter, University of Calgary

1545

146776

The Effect of Mechanical Properties Anisotrophy in the Generation of Hydraulic Fractures in Organic Shales
G.A. Waters, R.E. Lewis, D.C. Bentley, Schlumberger

1610

147506

Pressure Transient and Production Data Analysis of Horizontal Well in Unconsolidated Formation in Frade, Brazil
Y. Pan, R.T. Ewy, D.P. Ringe, M.M. Kamal, R.J. Affinito, O. Sotunde, Chevron

1635

147248

Revisiting Microfrac Insitu Stress Measurement Via Flow Back - A New Protocol
A. Savitski, J.W. Dudley, Shell

ePosters

146647

Effects of Temperature Variations on Formation Tester Pretests
S.S. Betancourt, E.B. Dussan V, Schlumberger; L.W. Lake, University of Texas at Austin

147556

Application and Evolution of Formation Pressure While Drilling Technology (FPWD) Applied To The Gulf of Mexico
Y. Blanco, M. Turner, Schlumberger

146044

The Use of a Wireline Formation Tester with Dual Intake Inflatable Packers to Optimize Fluid Analysis in an Eastern Siberian Heavy Oil Field
A. Tsiklakov, P.J. Weinheber, W.R. Wichers, Schlumberger; S. Zimin, R.A. Oshmarin, Rosneft

Room 708, 710, 712

IMPROVED RECOVERY PROCESSES

Session Chairpersons: Birol Dindoruk, Shell; Seung Kam, Louisiana State University

Engineers invest huge efforts to improve oil recovery. Lately low salinity floods, microbial methods and gas flood are among the ideas presented in this session.

1400

147306

Wettability Alteration in High Temperature and High Salinity Carbonate Reservoirs
G. Sharma, K.K. Mohanty, University of Texas at Austin

1425

146483

Considerations for Field Implementation of Microbial Enhanced Oil Recovery
S.C. Jackson, J. Fisher, A.W. Alsop, R.D. Fallon, DuPont

1450

146714

Decoupling the Mechanisms of Microbial Enhanced Oil Recovery
R.T. Armstrong, D. Wildenschild, Oregon State University

1545

146603

Measurement and Modeling of Excess Oil Flow During Tertiary Gas Flood
H. Dehghanpour, D.A. DiCarlo, University of Texas at Austin

1610

147410

Evaluation Of The Effect Of Low Salinity Waterflooding For 26 Fields In Wyoming
G.D. Thyne, P. Gamage, Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute

1635

146375

Modeling Surfactant Enhanced Oil Recovery From Short And Long Fractured Carbonate Cores And Scaling Of Results To Field Applications
B. Alamdari, H. Kazemi, Colorado School of Mines; M. Salehi, C.P. Thomas, M. Izadi, E.J. Manrique, TIORCO

ePosters

147375

Comparison of Oil Recovery by Low Salinity Waterflooding in Secondary and Tertiary Recovery Modes
P.H. Gamage, G.D. Thyne, University of Wyoming

147150

Maximization of Oil Mobility within a Hydrocarbon Reservoir for Elastic Wave-based Enhanced Oil Recovery
C. Jeong, L.F. Kallivokas, C. Huh, L.W. Lake, The University of Texas at Austin

Four Seasons Ballroom

IMPROVEMENTS TO FLOW MODELING FROM RELPERMS TO 4D SEISMIC

Session Chairpersons: Keshav Narayanan, BHP Billiton; Robert Tester, ExxonMobil

The papers in this session discuss improvements in modeling flow in petroleum reservoirs. Topics covered include integration of 4 D seismic into simulation models, field development optimization under uncertainty, flow based upscaling and measurement of 3 phase relperms. The session also includes innovative techniques to monitor reservoir performance.

1400

145808

Three-Phase Unsteady-State Relative Permeability Measurements in Consolidated Cores Using Three Immiscible Liquids
P. Cao, S. Siddiqui, Texas Tech University

1425

146639

Pattern-Based Approach to Multiphase Flow Upscaling Using Distance-Based Clustering
S. Suzuki, ExxonMobil

1450

146752

Nanoparticle and Microparticle Flow in porous and Fractured Media: An Experimental Study
M. Alaskar, M.F. Ames, S. Connor, C. Liu, Y. Cui, K. Li, R.N. Horne, , Stanford University

1545

146512

Field Development Optimization with Subsurface Uncertainties
M.L. Litvak, J.E. Onwunalu, J. Baxter, BP

1610

146697

Practical and operational use of  Assisted History Matching and Model-Based Optimisation in the Salym Field
G.J. Joosten, A. Altintas, Shell; P. De Sousa, Salym Petroleum Development

1635

146771

Joint Inversion of 4D Seismic and Production Data
J.L. Landa, D. Kumar, Chevron

ePosters

146446

An Alternative to Streamlines for Flow Diagnostics on Structured and Unstructured Grids
M. Shahvali, Stanford University; B.T. Mallison, K. Wei, H. Gross, Chevron

146574

Impacts of the Porosity-Permeability Transform Throughout the Reservoir Modeling Workflow
R.D. Roadifer, M.H. Scheihing, ConocoPhillips

146748

Geology-Guided Quantification of Production-Forecast Uncertainty in Dynamic Model Inversion
M. Maucec, S. Cullick, G. Shi, Halliburton

147318

Potential Pitfalls from Successful History-Match Simulation of a Long-Running Clearwater-FM SAGD Well Pair
Q.T. Doan, Vincano; F. Ali, PERL; M.T. Doan, Vincano

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