Technical Sessions

Room 102, 104, 106

THE MODERN TOOLKIT TO IMPROVE LEARNING EVOLUTION OF TRAINING STRATEGIES

Session Chairpersons: J.C. Cunha, Petrobras; Bill Fiffick, Baker Hughes

Discussions will focus on the different tools being used to enhance individual and team learning through multidisciplinary environments.

0830

147426

A Historical Survey of Summer Internships with a Review of Optiions for Increasing the Number of Interns Available for  Industry
F.M. Platt, Texas A&M University; L.R. Heinze, Texas Tech University

0855

144880

A Strategic Method To Accelerate Individual's Learning And Enhance Subsurface Team Performance Within Multidisciplinary And Multigenerational Environments
Q. Dashti, Kuwait Oil C. Gunawan, Schlumberger

0920

146020

Accelerating Petro-Technical Learning In The E&P Industry
H.N. Edmundson, Schlumberger; S. Pickering, NExT

0945

145235

The Upstream Professional Development Center (UPDC): The Continuing Evolution of Upstream Professional Development
T.Aggour, S.P. Salamy, D.G. Kersey, A. Ghanim, Saudi Aramco

1040

146970

From the Classroom to the Field: Learning Transfer Strategies
S.M. Wakefield, P. Murdock, K. Pigusch, Smith Bits

1105

147610

Multidisciplinary Team Implementation: A Step Beyond Integration
L.A. Battalora, J.B. Curtis, T.L. Davis, M.G. Miller, Colorado School of Mines; B.W. Smith, Eastridgge Engineering; S. Sonnenberg, Colorado School of Mines

1130

145195

Drilling Into Diversity: Developing the Reservoir of Talent
R.A. Lau, J.M. Williams, N.M. Hasani, L. Lau, The Petroleum Institute

ePosters

147453

New Perspectives in Technology Transfer and Training for the Real World
W. Fiffick, M.A. Markham, Baker Hughes

147118

Toward Rapid, Expert-Driven Learning Content Development, Embedded Learning And Reduced Time To Market
M. Rousseau, Baker Hughes

147282

GFREE Research Program
R. Aguilera, T.G. Harding, University of Calgary

Room 108, 110, 112

10 YEARS OF DIGITAL ENERGY: WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED

Moderators: Antony Edwards, StepChange Global

This session will provide an overview of the numerous areas impacted by Digital Energy by highlighting the progress over the last 10 years and discussing the many opportunities ahead.

Panelists:

• Judd Jacobs, CERA
• Pieter Kapteijn, Maersk Oil & Gas A/S
• Derek Matheson, Baker Hughes
• Tofig Dhubaib, Saudi Aramco
• Steve Fortune, BP

Room 109, 111, 113

INTEGRATING ADVANCED MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES FOR IMPROVED RESERVOIR PERFORMANCE

Session Chairpersons: James Clark, Apache; Bobby Poe, Schlumberger

Recent advances in reservoir monitoring technologies has resulted in a better understanding of the reservoir dynamics of completion and production operations. Many new technologies are presented in this technical session that are used to obtain an improved characterization of the reservoir performance.

0830

146960

Quantitative Integration of Flow Simulation and 4D Multi-Component Seismic in a CO₂ WAG EOR Project
A. E. Heris, A.V. Wandler, H. Kazemi, T.L. Davis, Colorado School of Mines

0855

146637

Improved Understanding of Reservoir Connectivity in an Evolving Waterflood With Surveillance Data
B. Parekh, S. Kabir, Hess

0920

146348

First Borehole to Surface Electromagnetic Survey in KSA: Reservoir Mapping and Monitoring at a New Scale
A.F. Marsala, M. Buali, Z. Ali, S.M. Ma, Saudi Aramco; Z. He, T. Biyan, G. Zhao, T. He, BGP / CNPC

0945

146418

Comparison of Stochastic Data-Integration Algorithms for the Joint History Matching of Production and Time-Lapse Seismic Data
L. Jin, F.O. Alpak, P. Van den Hoek, C. Pirmez, T. Fehintola, F. Tendo, E. Olaniyan Shell

1040

147399

Steam Chamber Development In Diatomites: The Role of Microseismic Monitoring in Identifying Conformance and Out-of-Zone Fracture Growth
A.M. Baig, T.I. Urbancic, M. Seibel, ESG Solutions

1105

146366

A Capacitance-Resistive Model and InSAR Imagery of Surface Subsidence Explain Performance of a Waterflood Project at Lost Hills
W. Wang, T.W. Patzek, L.W. Lake, University of Texas at Austin

1130

147444

Interpretation of CO2 Sequestration Induced Surface Deformation Over KB-502 at Krechba, Algeria
E.J. Davis, Pinnacle

ePoster

145440

Monitoring on CO2 EOR and Storage in a CCS Demonstration Project of Jilin Oilfield China
S. Ren, B. Niu, B. Ren, Y. Li, W. Kang, China University of Petroleum;, G. Chen, H. Zhang, H. Zhang, Jilin Oilfield

Room 201, 203

ADVANCEMENTS IN SAND CONTROL TECHNOLOGY I

Session Chairpersons: Michael Barry, ExxonMobil; Martin Coronado, Baker Hughes

This Session Focuses on Application of Various Frac Packing Techniques as Well as the Design and Performance of Sand Control Screens.

0830

147313

The World's Deepest Frac-Pack Completions Using a Single-Trip, Multi-Zone System: A Gulf of Mexico Case Study in the Lower Tertiary Formation
K.S. Ogier, Cherokee Offshore Engineering; Z.A. Haddad, FOI Technologies; O.M. Moreira, F.D. De Moraes, Petrobras; J. Shipley, Cherokee Offshore Engineering

0855

147095

Production Tubing Frack Pack: An Unconventional Multi-zone Design with Significant Cost Savings
R. Patterson, El Paso E&P; C. Ross, M.L. Larpenter, Halliburton

0920

147006

Preemptive Scale Management: Treating with Scale Inhibitor While Frac Packing a Well
M. Marquez, L.A. Schafer, W.D. Norman, Chevron

0945

146419

Production and Rock Stability around a Frac-Packed Gulf of Mexico Well
G. Han, J. Revay, L.J. Kalfayan, J. Perez, Hess; D.A. Walters, R.C. Bachman, Taurus Reservoir Solutions

1040

146516

Well Completion Design Using High-Performance Passive Inflow Control Devices with Selective Zonal Isolation Capability
M.P. Coronado, E.R. Peterson, L. Garcia, G.A. Garcia, Baker Hughes

1105

146656

A New Method for the Design and Selection of Premium / Woven Sand Screens
S. Mondal, M.M. Sharma, University of Texas at Austin; R.M. Hodge, ConocoPhillips; R.A. Chanpura, M. Parlar, J.A. Ayoub, Schlumberger

1130

146721

Ceramic Screens, an Innovative Milestone in Sand Control
S. Muessig, P.E. Henriksen, Maersk Oil; S. Wildhack, C. Lesniak, ESK Ceramics

ePoster

147439

Fiber Optic Strain Sensing at the Sand Face Enables Real-Time Flow Monitoring and Compaction Mitigation in Openhole Applications
D.M. Earles, C.W. Stoesz, N.D. Surveyor, Baker Hughes; J. Pearce, H. DeJongh, Shell

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Room 205, 207

DOWNHOLE TOOLS AND TUBULARS

Session Chairpersons: John McCormick, Weatherford; Guillaume Plessis, National Oilwell Varco

With the established trend for enhanced performance in drilling more and more complex wells, we have gathered in this session papers about downhole tool and tubular technologies that improve drilling efficiency and allow for a safer and better well placement. Tools, simulations, analysis and best practices will be presented, aiming at demonstrating their benefits on drilling and completing wells.

0830

147033

Downhole Isolation Packers for Drilling Operations: Field Experiences
P. Ferrara, C. Molaschi, Eni; J. Oppelt, R. Buda, Baker Hughes; M. Amicosante, Eni; H. Grimmer, Baker Hughes

0855

147368

Case Studies of an Innovative New Drilling Tool Using Rate of Penetration Modulation
S.R. Farley, C.A. Maranuk, C. Jasper, Weatherford

0920

147193

Application Of a Torsional Impact Hammer to Improve Drilling Efficiency
A. Deen,  R.J. Wedel, A. Nayan, S.K. Mathison, G. Hightower, Ulterra Drilling Technologies

0945

144903

New Locking Clutch Turbine Technology Successfully Frees Stuck Bit/BHA in Deep Gas Wells, Oman
O. Kapoh, M.W. Van De Velden, M. Al-Hajje, S. Houqani, Petroleum Development Oman; P. Cook, M.F. Van Den Bos, J.M. Hanna, M. Al-Salti, S. Arnott, Smith Services

1040

147189

Casing-Running Analysis in Riserless Topholes
R. Samuel, Halliburton; J.R. Gradishar, Shell

1105

146575

Can You Protect Your Motor Without Sacrificing Performance?
B.C. Guidroz, S. Barton, National Oilwell Varco

1130

146875

Using Connection Technology to Further Enhance Fast Slim Hole Drilling Case Histories and Lessons Learned
J. Wood, J. Wood, Chevron; D. Farquhar, G. Plessis, National Oilwell Varco

ePosters

146507

Field Proven Solutions to the Challenges of Centralizing Solid Expandable Casing
D.B. Farley, T.J. Scott, Weatherford

146959

Stability Analysis of Pipe with Connectors in Horizontal Wells
G. Gao, Shell; Q. Di, ShangHai University; S.Z. Miska, University of Tulsa; W. Wang, ShangHai University

Room 601, 603

CHEMISTRY AND FLUIDS

Session Chairpersons: Rick Gdanski, Shell; Subhash Shah, University Of Oklahoma

This session will explore issues of water chemistry on the stability of conductivity in shales and the effectiveness of friction reducers, as well as water recycling technology and crosslinked gel systems for reducing environmental impact. Fluid rheology and fluid loss at high pressure will be examined along with a study of the recovery of gel filter cakes both experimentally and from a modeling viewpoint.

0830

147485

Eliminating Slickwater Fracturing Compromises for Improved Shale Stimulation
H.D. Brannon, C.E. Bell, Baker Hughes

0855

147692

Theoretical and Experimental Modeling of Residual Gel Filter Cake Displacement in Propped Fractures
L. Ouyang, T. Yango, D. Zhu, A.D. Hill, Texas A&M University

0920

147206

Fracturing Fluid Comprised of Components Sourced Solely from the Food Industry Provides Superior Proppant Transport
D.M. Loveless, J. Holtsclaw, R. Saini, P.C. Harris, J. Fleming, Halliburton

0945

145454

Game Changing Technology For Treating And Recycling Frac Water
J.W. Ely, Ely and Associates; A.D. Horn, Hydrozonix; R. Cathey, Ecosphere Energy; M. Fraim, Texas A&M University; S.D. Jakhete, Consultant to Ecosphere Technologies

1040

146832

Environmentally Focused Crosslinked Gel System Results in High Retained Proppant Pack Conductivity
J. Holtsclaw, D.M. Loveless, R.K. Saini, J. Fleming, Halliburton

1105

147266

An Examination of Clay Stabilization and Flow Stability in Various North American Gas Shales
M.W. Conway, Stim-Lab; J.J. Venditto, Anadarko Petroleum; P.B. Reilly, Water Mark Technology; ; K. Smith, Smart Chemical Services

1130

146827

Lower Quality Natural Quartz Proppants Result In Significant Conductivity Loss and Reduction In Ultimate Recovery: A Case History
F.E. Syfan, R.W. Anderson, U.S. Silica Company

ePoster

146674

An Effective Model of Pipe Friction Prediction from Laboratory Characterization to Field Applications for Friction Reducers
MJ. Zhou, Missouri University of Science and Technology;  H. Sun, Q. Qu, Baker Hughes; B. Bai, Missouri University of Science and Technology

Room 605, 607

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS CURRENT ISSUES AND CHALLENGES

Session Chairpersons: Arlette Ruiz, Advantel; Richard Haut, Houston Advanced Research Center

This session includes presentations on a variety of environmental topics, including environmentally responsible fracturing processes, pollution prevention/control, CO2 storage and biodiversity.

0830

147503

BMPs for Minimizing Environmental Impacts: A Resource for Communities, Government and Industry
K.M.Mutz, K.L. Rice, L. Walker, A.C. Palomaki, K.D. Yost, University of Colorado Law School

0855

145797

Long-Term Hydrocarbon RemovalUsing Treatment Wetlands
S.D. Wallace, Naturally Wallace Consulting; M. Schmidt, URS; E. Larson, Atlantic Richfield

0920

147414

Characterization of Microbial Diversity in Treated and Untreated Flowback Water Impoundments From Gas Fracturing Operations
A. Murali Mohan, K.B. Gregory, Carnegie Mellon University; R.D. Vidic, University of Pittsburgh; P. Miller, Range Resources R. Hammack, National Energy Technology Laboratory

0945

146439

Using Industrial Remotely Operated Vehicles in Standby Time for Deepwater Biodiversity Assessment: A Case Study From Offshore Nigeria
D. Jones, National Oceanography Centre; C.O. Mrabure, Total; A. Gates, National Oceanography Center

1040

147534

Profression Toward Implementation Environmentally Responsible Fracturing Processes
H.D. Brannon, D.J. Daulton, H.G. Hudson, A.K. Jordan, Baker Hughes

1105

146964

Geographic Response Strategy "An Integrated System for Effective Spill Response"
S.M. Ayu, J. Rusjanto, P. Sarwanto, H. Hidayatullah, R.I. Prasetyo, Total

1130

144628

Evaluation of Fugitive Methane Emission Factor for Oil and Gas in India
A. Agarwal, Indian School of Mines; A. Singh, Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research

ePoster

145791

A CO2 Sequestration Simulation Case Study at the Dickman Field, Ness Co., Kansas
C. Liner, P. Geng, J. Zeng, H. King, J. Li, University of Houston

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Room 702, 704, 706

NEW FORMATION EVALUATION TECHNIQUES AND TECHNOLOGIES

Session Chairpersons: Luiz Amado, Petrobras; Richard Pemper, Weatherford

New tools and techniques are essential to constantly improve the formation evaluation and to reduce uncertainties. This session has a focus on recent advances in Formation Evaluation Techniques and Technologies. New way of estimating rock and fluid properties such as permeability from EM and production data and insitu viscosity from acoustic logging, new formation evaluation tools and techniques for improved formation evaluation will be highlights of this session.

0830

146526

Improved Estimation of Permeability from Joint Inversion of Time-Lapse Crosswell Electromagnetic and Production Data using Gradient-Based Method
L. Liang, A. Abubakar, T.M. Habashy, Schlumberger

0855

147169

A Modern Method for Using Databases to Obtain Accurate Solutions to Complex Reservoir Characterization Problems
R. Freedman, V. Anand, T. Zhou, D.A. Rose, S. Beekman, Schlumberger

0920

146769

Deep Fracture Imaging Around the Wellbore Using Dipole Acoustic Logging
A.O. Bolshakov, D.J. Patterson, C. Lan, Baker Hughes

0945

146023

InSitu Viscosity from Acoustic Logging
E. Dyshlyuk, A.V. Parshin, M.G. Charara, Schlumberger; A. Nikitin, Moscow State University; B. Plyushchenkov, Keldysh Institute for Applied Mathematics

1040

145515

Theory of Unipole Acoustic Logging Tools and Their Relevance to Dipole and Quadrupole Tools for Slow Formations
T. Wang, M. Dawber, P.M. Boonen, PathFinder Energy Services

1105

147400

Performance of a New 2.35-in. Wireline or Memory Quad Combo for Through-Bit or Small-Hole Logging
J.A. Truax, J.E. Galford, G.L. Moake, D.O. Torres, R.E. Cherry, B. Mandal, A. Mishra, L. San Martin, A. Quintero, Halliburton

1130

146883

Improved Precision Magnetic Resonance Acquisition: Application to Shale Evaluation
P. Hook, D.L. Fairhurst, E.I. Rylander, R. Badry, N. Bachman, S.F. Crary, Schlumberger; K. Chatawanich, T.D. Taylor, Texas American Resources

ePoster

145970

Cement Bond Evaluation: A Step Change in Capabilities
C.W. Kessler, C. Bonavides, A. Quintero, J. Hill, Halliburton

Room 708, 710, 712

LABORATORY FLOW CHARACTERIZATION

Session Chairpersons: Klaus Potsch, OMV Exploration and Production; Jawaid Saeedi, Petronas

Laboratory experiments are key to understanding the flow at the pore, and core levels. This session highlights new advances in wettability, relative permeabilities, capillary pressure effects in sandpacks and fractured or heterogeneous porous media.

0830

146786

Correlation of Surfactant-Induced Flow Behavior Modification in Gas Condensate Reservoirs with Dynamic Contact Angles and Spreading
Y. Zheng, B.D. Saikia,  D.N. Rao, Louisiana State University

0855

146178

A Laboratory Study of the Effects of Fluid Composition on Gas-Water Interfacial Tension at HP/HT Reservoir Conditions
A. Shariat, R.G. Moore, S.A. Mehta, K.C. Van Fraassen, University of Calgary; K.E. Newsham, J.A. Rushing, Apache

0920

147221

Effect of Relative Permeability Characteristics and Gas/Water Flow on Gas-Hydrate Saturation Distribution
J. Behseresht, S.L. Bryant, University of Texas at Austin

0945

146370

Numerical Indicator for Flow Through Heterogeneous Permeable Media
R. Ghanbarnezhad, L.W. Lake, University of Texas at Austin

1040

145380

An Experimental Investigation of Carbonated Water FloodingY. Dong, B. Dindoruk, C. Ishizawa, E. Lewis, T. Kubicek, Shell

1105

147373

Coreflood Measurements of CO2 Trapping
R. El-Maghraby, C.H. Pentland, M.J. Blunt, Imperial College

1130

147056

Impact of Supercritical CO2 Injection on Petrophysical and Rock-Mechanics Properties of Chalk: An Experimental Study on Chalk from South Arne Field, North Sea
M.M. Alam, Technical University of Denmark; M.L. Hjuler, H.F. Christensen, Danish Geotechnical Institute; I.L. Fabricius, Technical University of Denmark

ePosters

143946

Experiments and Analysis of Multiscale Viscous Fingering During Forced Imbibition
J. Sharma, University of Calgary; S. Inwood, A.R. Kovscek, Stanford University

145981

A Novel Methodology to Develop Relative Permeability Inputs for Field Simulation Models for the Solution Gas Drive Process in the Tengiz Reservoir
A.S. Padmaker, J.M. Schembre-McCabe, J. Kamath, Chevron

147317

A Systematic Study of Oil Recovery Mechanisms from a Fractured and Vuggy Carbonate Reservoir
M.A. Farhadinia, P. Chen, M. Delshad, K.K. Mohanty, The University of Texas at Austin; F. Rodriguez, Pemex

Four Seasons Ballroom

UNCONVENTIONAL RESOURCES PRODUCTION PERFORMANCE

Session Chairpersons: Raymond Ambrose, Reliance Energy; Mazher Ibrahim, EOG Resources

The impact of unconventional reservoirs has greatly increase over the last few years. Expanded investment has resulted in greater produced volumes and understanding from these reservoirs. This session focuses on reservoir engineering of unconventional oil and gas reservoirs. Topics that will be presented in this session include reservoir simulation, production forecasting and evaluation, transport phenomena, and integrated studies of shale reservoirs. Additionally, specific reservoir topics from the Fayetteville and Eagle Ford gas shales as well as the Bakken tight oil reservoir will be presented.

0830

147355

Improved Upscaling for Flow Simulation of Tight Gas Reservoir Models
Y. Zhou, M.J. King, Texas A&M University

0855

147352

Modeling of Transport Phenomena and Multicomponent Sorption for Shale Gas and Coalbed Methane in an Unstructured Grid Simulator
A. Leahy-Dios, M. Das, A. Agarwal, R.D. Kaminsky, ExxonMobil

0920

145117

Understanding Production from Eagle Ford—Austin Chalk System
R.B. Martin, J.D. Baihly, R. Malpani, G.J. Lindsay, W.K. Atwood, Schlumberger

0945

146534

Generalization of Dual Porosity System Representation and Reservoir Simulation of Hydraulic Fracturing Stimulated Shale Gas Reservoirs
C.M. Du, L. Zhan, J. Li, X. Zhang, S. Church, K. Tushingham, B. Hay, Schlumberger

1040

146651

Texas Panhandle Granite Wash Formation: Horizontal Development Solutions
B.W. Rothkopf, D.J. Christiansen, H. Godwin, A.R. Yoelin, Forest Oil Corporation

1105

147226

Understanding and Predicting Fayetteville Shale Gas Production Through Integrated Seismic-to-Simulation Reservoir Characterization Workflow
H. Ramakrishnan, E.A. Peza, S. Sinha, M.A. Woods, Schlumberger; C. Ikeocha, F.A. Mengel, Y. Simon, P. Pearce, J.A. Kiester, S.F. Mcketta, J.D. Jeffers, Southwestern Energy

1130

144790

Production Forecasting with Logistic Growth Models
A.J. Clark, L.W. Lake, T.W. Patzek, University of Texas at Austin

ePosters

145684

Production Characteristic of the Bakken Shale Oil
T. Tran, P.D. Sinurat, R.A. Wattenbarger, Texas A&M University

146975

Heat Transfer Applications for the Stimulated Reservoir Volume
S. Thoram, C.A. Ehlig-Economides, Texas A&M University

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