Technical Sessions

Room 102, 104, 106

MULTIPHASE FLOW AND FLOW ASSURANCE

Session Chairpersons: Jeff Sawchuk, BP; Hua Shi, BP

This session covers a wide spectrum of issues associated with multiphase flow applications such as multiphase pumping technologies for subsea applications, characterization of sand erosion in multiphase flow, and 3 phase flow investigation.

1400

147605

Accurate Measurement, Correlation and Simulation of Multicomponent BTEX Solubility in Amine Solutions
R.T. Borda, F. Civan, University of Oklahoma

1425

146784

Comparison of Multiphase Pumping Technologies for Subsea and Downhole Applications
G. Hua, G. Falcone, Schlumberger; C. Teodoriu, Clausthal University of Technology; G. Morrison, Texas A&M University

1450

147045

Minimum Transport Velocity Models for Suspended Particles in Multiphase Flow Revisited
K.O. Bello, M.B. Oyeneyin, G.F. Oluyemi, Robert Gordon University

1545

146630

Experimental Investigation of Three-Phase Gas-Oil-Water Slug Flow Evolution in Hilly-Terrain Pipelines
G. Ersoy, Technip USA; C. Sarica, University of Tulsa; E. Al-Safran, Kuwait University; H-Q. Zhang, University of Tulsa

1610

146080

Acrolein Provides Benefits and Solutions to Offshore Oilfield Production Problems
D.D. Horaska, C. San Juan, A.L. Dickinson,  S.L. Lear, A. Colquhoun, Baker Hughes

Room 108, 110, 112

MULTIPHASE FLOW, METERING AND ARTIFICIAL LIFT

Session Chairpersons: Ghaithan Al Muntasheri, Saudi Aramco; Chad Evans, Weatherford

Multiphase Flow, Metering and Artificial Lift are constantly more important in the upstream activities of the petroleum industry. This session will cover these topics emphasizing on new technologies and innovative methods.

1400

145293

Remote Operations - A Remote Possibility, Or the Way We Do Things 'Round Here?
R. Cramer, Shell; H. Hofsteenge, Nederlandse Aardolie Maatschappij B.V.; T.A. Moroney, D. Gobel, F.I. Akpoghiran, A. Murthy, Shell

1425

146038

Automatic Early Fault Detection for Rod Pump Systems
S. Liu, C.S. Raghavendra, Y. Liu, K. Yao, University of Southern California; O. Balogun, L. Olabinjo, R. Soma, J. Ivanhoe, B. Smith, B. Seren, T.L. Lenz, Chevron; C. Babu, I. Ershaghi, University of Southern California

1450

146448

Experiments and Model Assessment on High-Viscosity Oil/Water Inclined Pipe Flows
S. Sridhar, H. Zhang, C. Sarica, E.J. Pereyra, University of Tulsa

1545

147225

Analysis of Plunger Lift Applications in the Marcellus Shale
M.S. Kravits, R.M. Frear, Range Resources; D. Bordwell, Multi Products  

1610

147736

New Mixer System Enhances GOSP Crude-Water Separation Performance
A.A. Boudi, Saudi Aramco; H. Linga, ProPure; Z. Al-Johar, K. Al-Yousef, Saudi Aramco

1635

146096

A Real Time Lift Monitoring and Optimization Solution Applied at Chicontepec Field
A.N. Ramiriz, Pemex; I. Cetkovic, M.L. Llopiz, Weatherford; G.S. Hernandez, T.A.H. Ruben, Pemex; F.H. Utrera, H. Cobos V., J.R. Martinez, Weatherford

ePoster

146449

Simulating the Initial Startup of a Deepwater Field in the Gulf of Mexico
H. Shi, BP; L.H. Norris, Scandpower; R.K. Berger, Manatee

Room 109, 111, 113

PRODUCING HEAVY OIL AND OTHER DIFFICULT FLUIDS

Session Chairpersons: Scott Wilson, Ryder Scott Petroleum Consultants

This session addresses recent practices in the analysis of simulation models and use of new equipment designs to handle liquid loading, production optimization and artificial lift in both vertical and directional wells

1400

146040

Innovative CT Abrasive Hydrajetting Perforating Approach in A Complex Saudi Arabian Gas Well Overcomes Initial Inability to Perform A Proppant Fracturing Treatment and Achieves Better Than Expected Results: A Case History
W. Nunez Garcia, J. Solares, A.R. Malik, Saudi Aramco; J.R. Vielma, A. Chacon, C. Wolfe, Halliburton

1425

146300

Impact of Water Hammer in Deep Sea Water Injection Wells
S.K. Choi, W.B. Huang, Chevron

1450

147576

Wellbore Cleanup Tools Save Rig Time in Approximately 30% Optimizing Workover and Completion Operations
J.L. Cardenas A.M. Rueda, E.X. Guerra , Baker Hughes; J. Vera, Andes Petroleum

1545

145428

Well Site Risk Screening:  The Critical Few
B.D. Powell, ConocoPhillips; K.C. Van Scyoc, Det Norske Veritas  

1610

146638

Stand Research And Analysis Of Liquid-Gas Jet-Pump's Operation Characteristics For Oil And Gas Production
A.N. Drozdov, E.A. Malyavko Y. Alexeev, O. Shashel, Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas

Room 201, 203

COMPLETION TECHNOLOGY CASE HISTORIES

Session Chairpersons: Peggy Rijken, Chevron; Pat York, Weatherford

This session showcases applications of completion technologies implemented ina variety of fields around the world.

1400

146027

Case History of the World's First Installation of Continuous Chemical Treatment in a Horizontal Openhole Gravel Pack to Inhibit Scaling While Maintaining Production Levels
N.D. Surveyor, A.D. Amaral, M.F. Pinto, Baker Hughes

1425

146454

Integration of Dynamic Modeling of ICD Completion Design and Well Placement Technology: A Case Study of GOM Shelf Reservoir
A. Sharma, J.C. Kok, R. Neuschaefer, S.Y. Han, Schlumberger; T. Bieltz, A. Obvintsev, P. Riegler, Energy Partners

1450

146625

Experiences and Consequences Related to Continuous Chemical Injection
J.H. Olsen, Statoil

1545

146447

How to Constantly Deliver 100% Packing Efficiency in Openhole Gravel Packs: A Field Study in Colombia
H. Trujillo, J.A. Tengono, J. Rubiano, R. Castano, A. Beltran, E. Ortiz, Hocol; C. Navarro, D. Florez, N. Lopez, Schlumberger

1610

146489

Field Application of Very High Volume ESP Lift Systems for Shale Gas Fracture Water Supply in Horn River, Canada
G.C. Coppola, R.C. Chachula, EnCana

1635

146623

The Design and Application Of Latest Generation Inflow Control Devices In Non-Horizontal Wells in the Bhagyam Field, India
T.J. McKenzie, A. Wenk, C. Chavan, S. Kumar, Cairn Energy; P. Phan, G. Garcia, Baker Hughes

ePoster

147005

Barite Sag Occurrence And Resolution During Angolan Completion Operations
B. Mcnerlin, N.D. Oakey, BP

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Room 205, 207

DRILLING OPTIMIZATION

Session Chairpersons: J.C. Cunha, Petrobras; Robello Samuel, Halliburton

This session features topics related to methodologies and techniques not only to optimize drilling operations but also to prevent costly failures. It offers case histories related to optimizing horizontal wellbores as well as using the real time data for drilling optimization.

1400

145910

Drill Pipe Dynamic Measurements Provide Valuable Insight Into Drill String Dysfunctions
C. Raap, A.D. Craig, National Oilwell Varco

1425

145166

Threading the Needle: Optimizing Horizontal Wellbores Within Tight Vertical and Lateral Tolerances: A Case Study
M.S. Spotkaeff, J.T. Dolan, C. Dupuis, M. Saicic, M. Handels, M.G. Viandante, F. Perna, Schlumberger; E. Stueland, Talisman Energy

1450

147100

The Practice and Evolution of Torque and Drag Reduction: Theory and Field Results
J.E. McCormick, Weatherford; T. Chiu, The University of Texas at Austin

1545

146298

Automated Alarms for Managing Drilling Pressure and Maintaining Wellbore Stability: New Concepts in While-Drilling Decision Making
A.G. Sadlier, C.A. Wolfe, M.M. Reese, I. Says, Baker Hughes

1610

142831

Use of the Near-Balance Drilling Technology Enables an Operator to Drill Successfully the Deepest Exploratory Well in Pakistan: Case History
F. Crea, Eni; A. Mehmood, K. Moyse, S. Saber, F. Torres, M.A. Arnone,  Weatherford

1635

146624

A New Approach to Deepwater Drilling Data Analysis Offers Enhanced Real Time Capabilities in a Post Macondo World
J.F. Greve, Chevron

Room 601, 603

FRACTURING CASE HISTORIES

Session Chairpersons: Bart Thomeer, Schlumberger; Brian Ward, Hess

Hydraulic fracturing and matrix stimulation have been successfully applied as a technology to improve and optimize well performance in every reservoir and well environment. This session reviews case studies which highlight various applications and successful implementation of these technical solutions.

1400

147389

New Fracture Stimulation Designs and Completion Techniques Result in Better Performance of Shallow Chittim Ranch Wells
V.J. Pandey, A.J. Agreda, ConocoPhillips

1425

145403

Channel Fracturing in Horizontal Wellbores: The New Edge of Stimulation Techniques in the Eagle Ford Formation
T. Rhine, M.P. Loayza, B. Kirkham, PetroHawk Energy; D. Oussoltsev, R.M. Altman, A. Viswanathan, A.A. Pena, S. Indriati, D. Grant, C. Hanzik T. Pittenger, L. Tabor, Schlumberger ;  S.M. Makarychev-Mikhailov, A. Mikhaylov, Schlumberger

1450

147614

Well Evolution in the James Lime: How Technology has Driven Well Productivity Improvements
J.D. Baihly, R.M. Altman, I. Aviles, Schlumberger R. Seale, D.J. Snyder, Packers Plus

1545

146103

Selecting Candidate Wells for Refracturing Using Production Data
N.P. Roussel, M.M. Sharma, The University of Texas At Austin

1610

147237

The Design and Execution of Frac Jobs in the Ultra Deepwater Lower Tertiary Wilcox Formation
Z.A. Haddad, Foi Technologies; M.B. Smith, NSI Technologies; F.D. De  Moraes, O.M. Moreira, Petrobras

1635

146523

Utilization of Simple fluids and Proppant Combined with Design Optimization Yields Outstanding Results in New Mexico Yeso-San Andrus Oil Play
J.W. Ely, Ely and Associates; M.A. Jacoby, Burnett Oil

Room 605, 607

UNCONVENTIONAL QUESTIONS, UNCONVENTIONAL RESOURCES

Session Chairpersons: Pierre Delfiner, PetroDecisions; Scott Shipley, Ralph E. Davis Associates

This session focuses on the management/surveillance of unconventional reservoirs, an interesting question about the future in Yemen and a look at super cycles in oil prices through the years.

1400

146524

Reservoir Simulation: A Reliable Technology?
W.J. Lee, R.E. Sidle, D.A. McVay, Texas A&M University

1425

146910

A Resident's View of Urban Operations
J.R. Fanchi, Texas Christian University; C.J. Fanchi, energy.fanchi.com

1450

146765

Economics and Technology Drive Development of Unconventional Oil and Gas Reservoirs: Lessons Learned in the United States
C.P. Flores, PB Energy Sotrage Services; S.A. Holditch, W.B. Ayers, Texas A&M University

1545

147059

Unconventional Type Curves: Useful, or Sirens of Destruction?
W.J. Haskett, Haskett Consulting

1610

147227

Is There Evidence of Super Cycles in Oil Prices?
A.M. Zellou, J. Cuddington, Colorado School of Mines

ePosters

148115

The United Nations Framework Classification for Fossil Energy and Mineral Reserves and Resources-2009
D. MacDonald, BP; M. Lynch-Bell, Ernst & Young; J. Ross, Ross Petroleum; S. Heiberg, Statoil; C. Griffiths, UN Economic Commission for Europe; T. Klett, US Geological Survey

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Room 702, 704, 706

PETROPHYSICS INTERPRETATION METHODS AND CASE STUDIES

Session Chairpersons: Badarinadh Vissapragada, Schlumberger; Jerome Truax, Halliburton

Interpretation development continues apace for all reservoir types, whether unconventional or classic. This session offers innovative petrophysical methods based on old, novel, and re-born types of data. A wide range of topics include improved understanding of core measurements and log responses, integration of data for reservoir evaluation, description of porosity and fracture systems, and use of history matching with logs as a reservoir management tool.

1400

147297

Borehole and Invasion Effects of Formate-Based Mud Systems on LWD Density, Neutron, PE, and Gamma-Ray Logs
P.A. Cooper, , J.E. Galford, G. Goodyear, G.L. Moake, J.A. Truax, Halliburton

1425

147245

A Novel Approach Based on Dielectric Dispersion Measurements to Evaluate the Quality of Complex Shaly-Sand Reservoirs
M. Pirrone, Eni; M. Han, Schlumberger; N. Bona, M. Borghi, M. Galli, F. Pampuri, Eni; O. Faivre, M. Hizem, J. Kherroubi, L.E. Mosse, Schlumberger

1450

147651

Toward Quantitative Remaining Oil Saturation (ROS): Determination Challenges and Techniques
A.A. Al-Harbi, D.P. Schmitt, S.M. Ma, Saudi Aramco

1545

146043

The Integration of Petrophysical and Formation Tester Data in the Creation of a Petrophysical Model for an Eastern Siberian Oilfield
Y. Karpekin, P.J. Weinheber, , Schlumberger; L. Abdrakmanova, A. Tsiklakov, Y. Gordeev, S. Maslov, VCNG

1610

147360

A Practical Approach to Determine Low-Resistivity Pay in Clastic Reservoirs
W. Chu, J. Steckhan, OMV Exploration and Production

1635

144774

History Matching and Production Forecast with Logs, as Effective Completion and Reservoir Managing Tools in Horizontal and Vertical Wells
C.F. Haro, Occidental Oil and Gas

ePosters

146522

Analysis of Calibration Materials To Improve Dual-Energy CT Scanning for Petrophysical Applications
K. Ayyalasomayajula, Mississippi State University; D. McIntyre, J. Jain, National Energy Technology Laboratory; J. Singh, F. Yu-Yueh, Mississippi State University; S. Siddiqui, Texas Tech University

147511

A Multiple-Porosity Model for Evaluation of Giant Naturally Fractured Gas Sandstone Reservoirs in Bolivia
L.J. Sivila, R.M. Graves, Colorado School of Mines; R. Aguilera, University of Calgary

146770

New Acoustic Log Data Interpretation for Gas-Bearing Shaly Sands
C. Lan, D.J. Patterson, Baker Hughes; X. Tang, China University of Petroleum

146745

Advanced Logging-While-Drilling Formation Evaluation Case Study, North Slope, Alaska
D. Hastings, B. Armfield, Brooks Range Petroleum; D. Hupp, Schlumberger

Room 708, 710, 712

FLOW IN UNCONVENTIONAL RESERVOIRS

Session Chairpersons: Paul Boonen, PathFinder Energy Services; George Petrosky, ConocoPhillips

The easy hydrocarbon reservoirs are still producing. To find additional reserves one has to crack harder nuts. Tight gas and shale gas liquid rich shale are the new frontier. This session provides a glance on modeling the flow in these reservoirs.

1400

146953

An Integrated Workflow for Reservoir Modeling and Flow Simulation of the Nikanassin Tight Gas Reservoir in the Western Canada Sedimentary Basin
H. Deng, R. Aguilera, A. Settari, University of Calgary

1425

146611

A Multimodal 3D Imaging Study of Natural Gas Flow in Tight Sands
D.B. Silin, T.J. Kneafsey, J.B. Ajo-Franklin, P.S. Nico, Lawrence Berkeley

1450

145510

Surfactant Formulation Study For Bakken Shale Imbibition
D. Wang, R. Butler, H. Liu, S. Ahmed, University of North Dakota

1545

146422

Multi-Scale Gas Transport in Shales with Local Kerogen Heterogeneities
I. Akkutlu, E. Fathi, University of Oklahoma

1610

147652

An Experimental Investigation of Spontaneous Imbibition in Gas Shales
B. Roychaudhuri, T.T. Tsotsis, K. Jessen, Univeresity of Southern California

1635

147438

Parametric Investigation of Shale Gas Production Considering Nano-Scale Pore Size Distribution, Formation Factor, and Non-Darcy Flow Mechanisms
G.G. Michel , R.F. Sigal, F. Civan, D. Devegowda, University of Oklahoma

ePosters

146821

Lattice Boltzmann Method for Simulation of Shale Gas Transport in Kerogen
E. Fathi, I. Akkutlu, University of Oklahoma

146842

Discrete Modeling of Natural and Hydraulic Fractures in Shale-Gas Reservoirs
B. Gong, Peking University; G. Qin, B.F. Towler, University of Wyoming; H. Wang, Petro-China

Four Seasons Ballroom

FROM WELL PERFORMANCES TO RESERVOIR CHARACTERIZATION

Session Chairpersons: Saadoun Banoori, Eni; Jorge Landa, Chevron

This session addresses theoretical and practical aspects on the use of dynamic measurements taken at the wellbore to assist reservoir characterization.

1400

146833

Permeability Estimation of Damaged Formations Near Wellbore
X. Shi, M. Prodanovic, J. Holder, K.E. Gray, D.A. DiCarlo, The University of Texas at Austin

1425

147679

Analysis of Transient Well Tests Affected by Wellbore Storage, Skin, and Short Injection/Production Time
G. Fuentes-Cruz, Texas A&M University; R. Camacho Velazquez, M.A. Vasquez-cruz, Pemex

1450

146636

The Use of Attenuation and Phase Shift to Estimate Permeability Distribution From Pulse Tests
S. Ahn, R.N. Horne, Stanford University

1545

147298

Interpreting Pressure and Flow Rate Data from Permanent Downhole Gauges Using Data Mining Approaches
Y. Liu, R.N. Horne, Stanford University

1610

146614

Combined Temperature and Pressure Data Interpretation: Applications to Characterization of Near Wellbore Reservoir Structures
O.O. Duru, R.N. Horne, Stanford University

1635

145468

A Variable Rate Solution to the Nonlinear Diffusivity Gas Equation
A.B. Barreto, A.M. Peres, Petrobras; A.P. Pires, North Fluminense State University

ePosters

145682

Evaluation of Well Testing Systems for Three Deepwater Gulf of Mexico (GOM) Reservoir Types
K.K. Millheim, T.E. Williams, C.R. Yemington, Nautilus International

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