Room 342
Session 22: Uniting Academia and Industry to Solve the People Challenge
Session Chairpersons: Kent Nuttall, Baker Hughes; Tamir Aggour, Saudi Aramco
Panelists: Stephen Holditch, Texas A&M University; Michael Economides, University of Houston; Jose Cunha, Ecopetrol America; Henry Edmundson, Schlumberger
Experts from academia and industry address the challenges and solutions associated with the current talent shortage in the industry. |
Room 238 and 239
Session 23: Modeling of Production Monitoring, Control, and Optimization
Session Chairpersons: Dan Hill, Texas A&M University; Mohammad Tabatabaei, Marathon Oil
With rapid development in downhole monitoring and control technologies, modeling the relationship between production behaviors and measurement responses becomes critical for optimizing production performance. This session presents the theories and models from interpretation of tool responses to close-loop production optimization. |
1400 |
166098 |
Managing Shut-in Time To Enhance Gas Flow Rate in Hydraulic Fractured Shale Reservoirs: A Simulation Study
P. Fakcharoenphol, M.A. Torcuk, Colorado School of Mines; A. Bertoncello, Hess; H. Kazemi, Y-S. Wu; Colorado School of Mines; J. Wallace, M.M. Honarpour, Hess |
1425 |
166241 |
Temperature Prediction Model for a Horizontal Well with Multiple Fractures in a Shale Reservoir
N. Yoshida, D. Zhu, A.D. Hill,Texas A&M University |
1450 |
166384 |
Field Production Optimization Using Closed-Loop Direct Feedback Control of Intelligent Wells: Application to the Brugge Model
F.A. Dilib, M.D. Jackson, A.Y. Khairullin, Imperial College London |
1545 |
166521 |
The Use of a Probabilistic Methodology to Generate and Manage the Production Forecast for Accomplishing Company’s Level Goals
R. Castano, C. Medina, Hocol |
1610 |
166364 |
Simple and Cost-Effective Hydrate Prevention for Flowback After Hydraulic Fracturing: Kinetic Hydrate Inhibitor (KHI) / Methanol Mixture
T. Huff, BP; S. Cook, Baker Hughes; R. Trebing, M. Glover, BP; T. Garza, V. Thieu, Baker Hughes |
1635 |
166211 |
A Correlation for the Coefficient of Inertial Resistance for Producing Reservoirs within the Columbus Basin
K. Baksh, BP |
ePosters |
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166350 |
Gas Condensate Well Unloading Critical Rate
M.B. Alamu, SPT Group, a Schlumberger company |
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166198 |
Estimating Proved Reserves in Tight/Shale Wells Using the Modified SEPD Method
S. Yu, ConocoPhillips; W.J. Lee, University of Houston; D.J. Miocevic, ConocoPhillips; D. Li, University of Houston; S. Harris, Texas A&M University |
Room 255, 256, and 257
Session 24: Reservoir Monitoring Case Studies
Session Chairpersons: Stephen Marinello, Shell; Keshav Narayanan, BHP Billiton
This session showcases reservoir monitoring case studies from around the world. Themes include the monitoring examples of deep water systems, and the usage of monitoring technology for reservoir performance analysis. |
1400 |
166140 |
Crosswell Magnetic Sensing of Superparamagnetic Nanoparticles for Subsurface Applications
A. Rahmani, S. Bryant, C. Huh, A. Athey, M. Ahmadian, The University of Texas at Austin; J. Chen, M. Wilt, Schlumberger |
1425 |
166298 |
Influence of Hydraulic Fractures on Wellbore/Sandface Temperatures During Production
J.F. App, Chevron |
1450 |
166411 |
Real-Time Dynamic Surveillance of Deepwater Slope Systems in Block-14, Angola
N. Rivera, N.J. Drinkwater, D. Charles, Chevron |
1545 |
166366 |
Pressure Analysis in SAGD Well Pairs: Case Studies
A.N. Duong, ConocoPhillips |
1610 |
166247 |
The Missing Piece of the Puzzle: How Time-Lapse Seismic Helped Assessing Water Injection in an Offshore Carbonate Reservoir in the Campos Basin, Brazil
P.R. Pires, M.H. Grochau, Petrobras; F. Villaudy, Beicip-Franlab; P.M. Benac, Petrobras |
1635 |
166128 |
Mangala Well and Reservoir Management: The Journey to 150,000 BoPd
S. Verma, D. Prasad, R. Tandon, P. Kumar, A. Singh, Cairn India |
Room 244 and 245
Session 25: Completion Optimization in Unconventional Reservoirs
Session Chairpersons: Robert Woodroof, ProTechnics; Jing Du, Total
Unconventional reservoirs completion optimization is the focus of this session—specifically, those that involve cased-hole, open-hole, and coiled tubing completions. It will include case histories involving microseismic, DTS, proppant tracing, and chemical tracing. The reservoirs involved include shale and carbonate plays in the US and the North Sea. |
1400 |
166295 |
A Case History of Comprehensive Hydraulic Fracturing Monitoring in the Cana Woodford
T. Lowe, M. Potts,D. Wood, Devon Energy |
1425 |
166391 |
Open Hole Packers Provide Zonal Isolation for High Pressure Acid Stimulation Within a Chalk Reservoir
P. Hazel, Welltec; H. Singh, Total; J.J. Baardsen,; R. Vasques, R. Pearcy, N. Hannah, Welltec |
1450 |
166229 |
A North American Review of Commercial Shale Plays: Have We Learned Anything Besides Serendipity?
R.F. Shelley, StrataGen Engineering; M. Mullen, Stimulation Petrophysics; W.A. Minner, StrataGen Engineering |
1545 |
166488 |
Using Completion Diagnostics to Optimize Completion Designs in Several Horizontal Shale Plays
M. Johnson, J.J. Pechiney, M. Warren, R. Woodroof, R.S. Leonard, C. Moore, ProTechnics |
1610 |
166303 |
Unlimited Multistage Frac Completion System: A Revolutionary Ball-Activated System with Single Size Balls
F. Yuan, E. Blanton, B. Conevey, C. Palmer, Weatherford |
1635 |
166511 |
Targeted Annular Hydraulic Fracturing Using CT-Enabled Frac Sleeves: A Case History From Montana's Bakken Formation
L. Castro, C.C. Johnson, C. Thacker, Baker Hughes |
ePoster |
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166237 |
In-situ Disintegrating Completion Tools By Means of Controlled Microgalvanic Cells
Z. Zhang, Z. Xu, B.J. Salinas, Baker Hughes |
Room E3
Session 26: Cementing and Fluids
Session Chairpersons: Robert Dillenbeck, Chevron; Neal Trotter, Chevron
This session highlights innovations in cementing materials and inspection techniques, as well as laboratory and field evaluations of drilling fluids and their effects on the drillability and rop of Pre-Salt formations in Brazil. An innovative technique for borehole strengthening with nanoparticles will also be presented. |
1400 |
166529 |
Successful implementation of Engineered Fiber Based Loss Circulation Control Solution to Effectively Cure Losses While Drilling, Cementing and Work Over Operations in Oman
B. Jain, M.A. Khattak, A.M. Mesa, S.A. Kalbani, A. Meyer, Schlumberger; S. Aghbari, A. Al-Salti, B. Hennette, M. Khaldi, A. Al-Yaqoubi, H. Al-Sharji, Petroleum Development Oman |
1425 |
166094 |
Foam Cement Job Simulations: Learning From Field Measurements
M.I. Dooply, N.C. Flamant, A. Iza Kanahuati, T. Pringuey, Schlumberger |
1450 |
166126 |
Fluorous-Based Drilling Fluid for Ultra-High Temperature Wells
K.A. Galindo, J.P. Deville, Halliburton; B.J. Espagne, Total; D. Pasquier, I. Henaut, IFP Energies; S. Rovinetti, Solvay Specialty Polymers |
1545 |
166325 |
Full-Scale Laboratory Study of the Impact of Drilling Fluid Composition and Properties on Penetration Rates in Brazilian Pre-Salt Carbonates
D.A. Curry, R.G. Bland, A. Lourenco, P. Lutes, Baker Hughes Inc; C.E. Fonseca, R.F. Lomba, Petrobras |
1610 |
166327 |
Feasibility and Challenge of Quantitative Cement Evaluation with LWD Sonic
T. Kinoshita, W. Izuhara, H. Valero, M. Blyth, Schlumberger |
1635 |
166456 |
Newtonian Fluid in Cementing Operations in Deepwater Wells: Friend or a Foe?
P.R. Khalilova, Schlumberger; B.E. Koons, Chevron; D.W. Lawrence, A. Elhancha, Schlumberger |
ePoster |
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166355 |
Ultrasonic Curable Nanoparticles Strengthening Technique While Drilling
Z. Xu-Zichen, Y. Jin, M. Chen, China University of Petroleum at Beijing |
Room E2
Session 27: Fluid and Environmental Considerations
Session Chairpersons: Michael Fuller, Chevron; Brian Ward, Hess
Technical topics will focus on new developments in stimulation fluids and environmentally-conscious solutions. The presentations will summarize utilization of new technologies and critical case histories, with particular focus on water reusage and optimization of fluid design and placement. |
1400 |
166443 |
Evolution of Dual Fuel Pressure Pumping for Fracturing: Methods, Economics, Field Trial Results and Improvements in Availability of Fuel
E. Seybold, S. Goswick, G.E. King, B.J. Erickson, M.S. Bahorich, M. Bruchman, F. Chapel, Jr, Apache |
1425 |
166191 |
High Pressure Multi-Stage Centrifugal Pump for 10,000 psi Frac Pump—HPHPS Frac Pump
D.R. Pettigrew, A. Lillies, Nexen; A. Limanowka, Canadian Advanced ESP |
1450 |
166124 |
Production Gains Through the Reuse of Fracturing Fluids for Hydraulic Fracturing: A 10-Year Study
S.P. Monroe, D. McCracken, K. Dawson, S. Mouallem, Baker Hughes |
1545 |
166113 |
A Day in the Life of a Barrel of Water: Evaluating Total Life Cycle Costs of Hydraulic Fracturing Fluids
R. Watts, Linde |
1610 |
166090 |
Modeling Viscosity Responses of Fracturing Fluids Formulated from Flowback and Produced Water Using Advanced Cooperative Optimization Algorithms
L.K. Fontenelle, D. Chen, E. Schnoor, J. Haggstrom, D. Perkins, Halliburton |
1635 |
166471 |
Comparison of the Impact of Fracturing Fluid Compositional pH on Fracture Wall Properties in Different Shale Formation Samples
R.F. Lafollette, P. Carman Baker Hughes |
ePoster |
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166527 |
Improved Reservoir Management Strategy via Limited Entry Multi-Stage Completion Boosts Production from Massive Carbonate Reservoirs in Saudi Arabia
Z. Rahim, H. Al-Anazi, M. Ahmed, A. Al-Kanaan, Saudi Aramco; W. El-Motty, Packers Plus |
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166224 |
Optimum Perforation and Changed Stimulation Treatment for Improving Zonal Productivity: Key Enablers for Strategic Reservoir Management of Deep HP-HT Sour Carbonates in North Kuwait
S.P. Pradhan, M.N. Acharya, E. Fidan, N.S. Rao, M. Al-Awadhi, J.R. Singh, Q.M. Dashti, Kuwait Oil |
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166184 |
Achieving Optimum Placement of Stimulating Fluids in Multilayered Carbonate Reservoirs: A Novel Approach
P. Ramondenc, B. Lecerf, P.M. Tardy, Schlumberger |
Room 243
Session 28: Managing Our Safety: Risks, Impacts, and Exposures
Session Chairpersons:Deonarine Jaggernauth, Integrity Commission of Trinidad and Tobago; Derek Tate, Derek Tate Consulting
This session includes papers that will talk about safety, drilling hazards, evaluating costs and implications, vehicle safety and much more. Come learn more about risk management and advanced safety management. |
1400 |
166412 |
Aspects of Oilfield Related Accidents
Q. Qi, I. Ershaghi, University of Southern California |
1425 |
166315 |
Improving EH&S Practices During Turnarounds in Facilities and Plants. A Process Of Knowledge Capture And Transfer Worth Implementing
E. Daher, D. Dowd, United Safety |
1450 |
166223 |
Quantative Risk Assessment (QRA) Methodology for Offshore Sour Brown Field Development
I. Fahmy, ZADCO |
1545 |
166254 |
Drilling Hazards Inventory: The Key to Safer and CheaperWells
G. Hoetz, B. Jaarsma, Energie Beheer; M. Kortekaas, TNO |
1610 |
166245 |
Evaluating the HSE Risk Costs and Reputational Implications of Major Accident Hazards in E&P Activities
A. Petrone, L. La Rosa, E. Sordini, L. Scataglini, F. Dresda, G. De ghetto,P. Cherubin, Eni; S. Pellino, R. Bandini, Tecnomare |
1635 |
166318 |
Advanced Operational Management System to Safely and Efficiently Operate a Giant Oil and Gas Field
H.I. Al Shuwaikhat, S. Gilani, Saudi Aramco |
Room 338 and 339
Session 29: Reservoir Flow Simulation: Where Sophistication is a Must!
Session Chairpersons: Jorge Landa, Chevron; Alejandro Primera Navarro, Eni
Presentations in this session will link reservoir flow simulation to problems in geomechanics, naturally fractured reservoirs, well modeling, field development optimization, and history matching. |
1400 |
166430 |
Inducing Earthquake by Injecting Water in a Gas Field: Water-Weakening Effect
A. Bois, M. Mohajerani, CurisTec; N. Dousi, SGS Horizon; S. Harms, Vermilion |
1425 |
166199 |
A New Concept of Wellbore Boundary Condition for Modeling Liquid Loading in Gas Wells
A. Limpasurat, P.P. Valko, Texas A&M University; G. Falcone, Clausthal University of Technology |
1450 |
166393 |
Experiences with an Efficient Rate Management Approach for the 8th Tortonian Reservoir in the Vienna Basin
M. Kornberger, OMV; M.R. Thiele, Streamsim Technologies |
1545 |
166161 |
Effective Method for Field Development Optimization and Its Application in Gulf of Mexico Oil Field
M.L. Litvak, F. Del Mundo, D.W. Schott, BP; O. Isebor, Stanford University |
1610 |
166395 |
Streamline-Based Time Lapse Seismic Data Integration Incorporating Pressure and Saturation Effects
S. Watanabe, J. Han, A. Datta-Gupta, M.J. King, Texas A&M University |
1635 |
166075 |
The Upscaling Of Discrete Fracture Models For Faster, Coarse-Scale Simulations of IOR and EOR Processes for Fractured Reservoirs
M. Hui, B. Mallison, M.H. Fyrozjaee, W. Narr, Chevron |
ePosters |
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166138 |
Three-Phase Relative Permeability Modeling in the Simulation of WAG Injection
L. Zuo, Y. Chen, D. Zhou, J. Kamath, Chevron |
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166336 |
Optimizing Water Injection in a Mature Chalk Field by Application of Streamline Simulation
K. Johansen, L.J. Jensen, C. Marsden, S. Bakshi, Dong Energy |
Room 344 and 345
Session 30: Fluid Flow Mechanisms in EOR Processes
Session Chairpersons: Kaveh Dehghani, Chevron; Namit Jaiswal, Shell
This session will present several novel laboratory and modeling studies on the fluid flow aspect of EOR processes. The presentations discuss wettability and imbibitions at low salinity environment, dispersion, scale-up, and trapping mechanisms in miscible flood and WAG processes. The session also addresses modeling and fluid flow aspect of steam solvent and cyclic solvent recovery of heavy oil reservoirs. |
1400 |
166400 |
Upscaling of Miscible Floods: An Extension to Koval Theory
L. Jain, L.W. Lake, University of Texas At Austin |
1425 |
166280 |
Wettability Alteration with Brine Composition in High Temperature Carbonate Reservoirs
S. Chandrasekhar, K.K. Mohanty, University of Texas At Austin |
1450 |
166390 |
Anisotropic Dispersion and Upscaling for Miscible Displacement
O.O. Adepoju, L.W. Lake, University of Texas; R.T. Johns, Pennsylvania State University |
1545 |
166435 |
Visual Investigation of Oil Recovery by Low Salinity Water Injection: Formation of Water Micro-Dispersions and Wettability Alteration
A. Emadi, M. Sohrabi, Heriot-Watt University |
1610 |
166193 |
Experimental and Theoretical Investigation of Oil and Gas Trapping Under Two-and-Three Phase Flow Including Water Alternating Gas (WAG) Injection
S. Fatemi, M. Sohrabi, Heriot-Watt University |
1635 |
166129 |
Visualization and Analysis of Surfactant Imbibition Into Oil-Wet Fractured Cores
M. Mirzaei, D.A. DiCarlo, G.A. Pope, University of Texas At Austin |
ePoster |
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166453 |
Pressure Pulsing Cyclic Solvent Injection (PP-CSI): A New Way to Enhance the Recovery of Heavy Oil Through Solvent-Based Enhanced Oil Recovery Techniques
X. Jia, F. Zeng, Y. Gu, University of Regina |
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166357 |
Modeling Coupled Heat Transfer and Multiphase Flow During the Expanding Solvent Steam-Assisted Gravity Drainage (ES-SAGD) Process
P.N. Azom, S. Srinivasan, University of Texas at Austin |
Room 252, 253, and 254
Session 31: Reservoir Engineering Potpourri
Session Chairpersons: Lang Zhan, Shell; Byron Haynes, Shell
Discover six dynamic papers and three informative posters presenting a wide assortment of reservoir engineering topics, including transient pressure and rate analysis for reservoir characterization, production improvement in heavy oil reservoirs, tight gas reservoir well placement, reservoir management, uncertainty and decline curve analysis, and geomechanical property estimation using microseismic monitoring data. |
1400 |
166510 |
Assimilation of Microseismic Data Into Coupled Flow and Geomechanical Reservoir Models with Ensemble Kalman Filter
M. Tarrahi, Texas A&M University; B. Jafarpour, University of Southern California; A. Ghassemi, Oklahoma University |
1425 |
166440 |
Interpreting Pressure and Flow Rate Data from Permanent Downhole Gauges with Convolution-Kernel-Based Data Mining Approaches
Y. Liu, ConocoPhillips; R.N. Horne, Stanford University |
1450 |
166340 |
Deconvolution of Well Test Data in Lean And Rich Gas Condensate, And Volatile Oil Wells Below Saturation Pressure
O. Ogunrewo, A.C. Gringarten, Imperial College London |
1545 |
166320 |
Rate-Time Decline Analysis for Natural Gas Wells With Significant Rock Compressibility Effects
M. Zhang, L.F. Ayala, Pennsylvania State University |
1610 |
166481 |
Impact of Subsurface Uncertainty on Well Placement in Tight Gas Reservoirs: Application of a Rapid Simulation-Free Workflow
Y. Zhou, M.J. King, Texas A&M University |
1635 |
166305 |
Optimum Decision-Making in Reservoir Management Using Reduced-Order Models
Z.M. Alghareeb, Saudi Aramco; J.R. Williams, Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
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