Room 342
Session 43: Operations
Session Chairpersons: Howard Duhon, Gibson Applied Technology and Engineering; Chris Buckingham, Southwest Research Institute
Author will discuss the topics of flare gas recovery, liquid entrainment, and naphthenates in crude oil production. Case studies and lessons learned will also be an interesting part of presentations. |
1400 |
166133 |
Ten Year's Experience with Flare Gas Recovery Systems in Abu Dhabi
H. Saadawi, ADCO |
1425 |
166261 |
Distributed-Flux Burners Improve Life of Firetubes and Process Throughput in Heater Treaters
D. Bartz, M. Silberstein, J. Gotterba, Alzeta |
1450 |
166208 |
The Long Gestation of a Small, Stranded Gas Discovery in the Dutch Sector, North Sea
G.P. Coghlan, G.D. Westera, K. Ritzema, Centrica Energy |
1545 |
166525 |
Sodium Free Processing of Oil Sands Ores: Toward Total Water Management in Mining Operations
A. Mahmoudkhani, T. Fenderson, P. Watson, M. Nair, Y Wu, Kemira Chemicals |
1610 |
166235 |
Flow Assurance Solutions to Mitigate Naphthenates Problems in Crude Oil Production
M.C. Oliveira, F.F. Rosario, J.N. Bertelli, R.C. Pereira, F. Albuquerque, L.C. Marques, Petrobras |
1635 |
166108 |
Underwater Hot Tap, Case Study for West Delta Deep Marine Development
M.M. Fahim, Burullus Gas |
ePoster |
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166243 |
Lessons Learned from 27 Years’ Experience of Stimulation Vessel Design and Operation - A Case Study
A.N. Martin, S.P. Austin, A. Glennie, J. Martinez, S. Bradford, Baker Hughes |
Room 238 and 239
Session 44: Field Applications of Monitoring and Control Technology
Session Chairpersons: Randahl Roadifer, ConocoPhillips; Murtaza Ziauddin, Schlumberger
The session showcases the recent field applications in production performance monitoring and control practices. The examples include heavy oil production, extended contact of reservoir, and monitoring by microseismic in unconventional reservoirs. |
1400 |
166142 |
Environmental Risk Arising From Well Construction Failure: Difference Between Barrier and Well Failure, and Estimates of Failure Frequency Across Common Well Types, Locations and Well Age |
1425 |
166274 |
A New Surveillance Method for Delineation of Depletion Using Microseismic, and Its Application to Development of Unconventional Reservoirs
T. Dohmen, J. Zhang, C. Li, J.P. Blangy, K.M. Simon, D.N. Valleau, J.D. Ewles, S. Morton, S. Checkles, Hess |
1450 |
166169 |
Real Time Surveillance and Optimization of a Heavy Oil Field
R. Cramer, S. Babbar, R. Brouwer, D. Schotanus, Shell |
1545 |
166507 |
Prototype Test of an Al-Electric Intelligent Completion System for Extreme Reservoir Contact (ERC) Wells
B. Bouldin, C. Verma, I. Bellaci, M. Black, Saudi Aramco; S. Dyer, J. Algeroy, T. Oliveira, Y. Pan, Schlumberger |
1610 |
166197 |
Prediction of Two-Phase Flow Splitting in Looped Lines Based on Energy Minimization
R. Dabirian, The University of Tulsa; L. Thompson, Cimarex Energy; R.S. Mohan, O. Shoham, University of Tulsa; C. Avila, Chevron |
1635 |
166196 |
A Tale of Two Flowlines—Paraffin Plugging and Remediation
N.T. Goodman, Anadarko; N. Joshi, Moulinex Business Service |
ePoster |
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166255 |
Polymer Flooding Pilot Learning Curve: +5 Years Experience to Reduce Cost per Incremental Oil Barrel
J. Buciak, G. Sancet, L. Del Pozo, Grupo CAPSA |
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166386 |
Maximizing Oil Production and Increasing ESP Run Life in a Brownfield Using Real-Time ESP Monitoring and Optimization Software: Rockies Field Case Study
D. Ratcliff, Marathon Oil; C. Gomez, I Cetkovic, O. Madogwe, Weatherford |
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166227 |
Analyzing Completion Efficiency Using Modified Heterogeniety Index
A. Salman, J. Chen, F. Rasdi, Marathon Oil |
Room 255, 256, and 257
Session 45: Artificial Lift
Session Chairpersons: Jack English, Chevron; Abul Jamaluddin, Network of Excellence in Training (NexT)
Unavoidable to the life of most of the wells, artificial lift remains a field of innovative solutions and novel deployment experience. Proper selection of lift methods, troubleshooting of well production systems and pushing the envelope of ESP. Gas lift in more challenging environments such as steam, heavy oil, and sandy environemtns are key to the success of maintaining well production performance. |
1400 |
166352 |
Gas Lift Troubleshooting With Interactive Workflow and Rule Based Inferencing
J.L. Arellano, K. Khan, R. Istami, B. Partington, A. Bakshi, Chevron |
1425 |
166426 |
Effect of Wall Wettability on the Onset of Churning in Upward Gas-Liquid Annular Flow
S. Belfroid, TNO; V. Khosla, Shell; E.D. Nennie, G. Alberts, TNO; C.A. Veeken, Shell |
1450 |
166291 |
Smart Gas Lift Valves Enhance Operational Efficiency of Offshore Wells
Z. Xu, B.M. Richard, J.H. Kritzler, Baker Hughes |
1545 |
166093 |
Using Dynamic Simulation to Assess Effectiveness of Downhole Pump for Gas Well Deliquification
R. Yusuf, SPT Group; K. Veeken, Shell; B. Hu, SPT Group |
1610 |
Invited Speaker |
Got Steam? Understanding ESP Steam Handling Capabilities in the Centrifugal Pump
S.G. Noonan, ConocoPhillips |
1635 |
166335 |
Offshore Field Application of a Low Corrosive Fluid Designed for De-Scaling of Well with ESP Completion
H.B. Bakar, I XianLung, M. Nadzri, M. Zeini, J. Jaafar, Petronas; M. Hirman, Setegap Ventures Petroleum; H. Nasr-El-Din, Texas A&M University; C. deWol, AKZO Nobel |
ePoster |
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166417 |
Assessment of Unlocking Production from the Ursa and Princess Fields Using Integrated Production Modeling
K. Gorur, R.R. Harris, J.J. Meyers, Shell |
Room 244 and 245
Session 46: Sand Control Technology
Session Chairpersons: Bala Gadiyar, Schlumberger; Pat York, Weatherford
This session discusses sand control technology in both open and cased-hole completions. Case histories related to the technology are also presented. |
1400 |
166257 |
Angola Ultra-Deepwater Development: Pinnacle Completion Designs Deliver Prolific Production
J.F. Pena, A. Joseph, N. Oakey, B. Mcnerlin, S. Ralph, BP |
1425 |
166253 |
Frac Pack Completion Scorecard: The Importance of Scoring High
M. Marquez, M.M. Knobles, W.D. Norman, C. Oudtshoorn, S. Naha, Chevron |
1450 |
166359 |
Open Hole Fluid Displacement Analysis: Forward vs. Reverse Circulations
B. McNerlin, Q. Gao, G. Mohiuldin, N. Oakey, BP |
1545 |
166425 |
Fifteen Years of Expandable Sand Screen Performance and Reliability
I. Mohd Ismail, M.W. Geddes, Weatherford |
1610 |
166092 |
Ceramic Screens—An Innovative Downhole Sand Control Solution for Old and Challenging Cased Hole Completions
A. Nadeem, A. Strazei, P. Justiniano, M. Lopez, BG Group; S. Wildhack, S. Joly, ESK Ceramics |
1635 |
166466 |
Case History: Cascade 5 Latest MST installation in Deepwater GOM
K.P. Joseph, Baker Hughes; K.S. Ogier, Cherokee ; R. Moore, Baker Hughes |
ePoster |
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166533 |
Lower Tertiary - A Comprehensive Well Completion Design Methodology to Overcome Reservoir Challenges
M.A. Chavez E, G.A. Garcia, O. Pogoson, U. Li, A.H. Cardona, R.N. Nelson, Baker Hughes |
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166273 |
Application of Sand Control Modeling Software in a Deepwater Multizone Frac Pack: A Case Study
H. Zhu, K. Joseph, P. Chok, Baker Hughes |
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166183 |
Modeling and Prediction of Frac-Pack Tool Erosion
R. Russell, E. Lee, T. Williams, F. Carbone, N.J. Clem, Baker Hughes |
Room E3
Session 47: Geomechanics and Wellbore Integrity
Session Chairpersons: Joachim Oppelt, Baker Hughes; Shari Dunn-Norman, Missouri University of Science and Technology
Drilling operations and geomechanical factors that affect well integrity are growing concerns in today's complex reservoir environment. This session highlights technological advances in pore pressure and stress path prediction, geomechanical modeling, and maintaining well integrity for specific drilling challenges such as long horizontal wells and drilling below salt. Improved casing design and LWD tools for measuring size and shape of the borehole will be discussed, as well as swelling properties of unconventional oil shale and the effects on compressive strength. |
1400 |
166155 |
Identifying and Addressing Drilling Dysfunctions in Long Horizontal Wells
H. Lund, ConocoPhillips; K. Martel, University of Alberta |
1425 |
166115 |
Rubble Zone Below Salt: Identification and Best Driling Practices
S. Saleh, Drill-Sense; K.E. Williams, Halliburton; A. Rizvi, Hess |
1450 |
166105 |
Resistivity-Based Pore-Pressure Prediction: Pitfalls and Solutions
S. Saleh, Drill-Sense; K.E. Williams, Halliburton; A. Rizvi, Hess |
1545 |
166450 |
Reducing Drilling Costs Through the Successful Implementation of a One-Run Monobore Well Strategy
T. Beaton, Shear Bits; R. Veloso, K. Kowbel, Canadian Natural Resources; L. Specht, C. Afseth, Pacesetter Directional Drilling; J. Herman, Shear Bits |
1610 |
166081 |
Spatio-Temporal Stress Path Prediction Using Fluid Flow-Geomechanical Model
M. Shahri, S. Z. Miska, University of Tulsa |
1635 |
166144 |
Geomechanical Modeling of Wellbore Stability in Salt Formation
H. Wang, University of Houston; R. Samuel, Halliburton |
ePoster |
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166200 |
Improve Casing Design for WCD in Deepwater Wells
J. Wu, Chevron |
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166250 |
Experimental Study of the Swelling Properties of Unconventional Shale Oil and the Effects of Invasion on Compressive Strength
H. Emadi, M. Soliman, Texas Tech University; R. Samuel, Halliburton; M. Ziaja, R. Moghaddam, S. Hutchison, Texas Tech University |
Room E2
Session 48: Fracture Modeling
Session Chairpersons: David Sobernheim, Schlumberger; Subhash Shah, University of Oklahoma
Innovations in hydraulic fracture propagation models, pressure analysis, interaction with natural fractures and implications on field development are presented in this session. New interpretation techniques in monitoring are highlighted to help the model validation. |
1400 |
166259 |
Predictions of the Growth of Multiple Interacting Hydraulic Fractures in Three Dimensions
S.T. Castonguay, M.E. Mear, University of Texas at Austin; R.H. Dean, J.H. Schmidt, ConocoPhillips |
1425 |
166312 |
Modeling Microseismic Hydraulic Fracture Deformation
S.C. Maxwell, X. Weng, O. Kresse, J. Rutledge, Schlumberger |
1450 |
166439 |
Modeling Water Flow in Hydraulically-Fractured Shale Wells
W.J. Jurus, C.H. Whitson, M. Golan, Norwegian University of Science and Technology |
1545 |
166332 |
Characterizing Hydraulic Fracturing with a Tendency for Shear Stimulation Test
M.W. McClure, University of Texas at Austin; R.N. Horne, Stanford University |
1610 |
166132 |
Make Decision on the Fly: A New Method to Interpret Pressure-Time Data During Fracturing – Application to Frac Pack
E. Pirayesh, M.Y. Soliman, M. Rafiee, Texas Tech University |
1635 |
166503 |
Hydraulic Fracture Propagation From Infill Horizontal Wells
N.P. Roussel, H. Florez, A.A. Rodriguez, ConocoPhillips |
ePoster |
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166508 |
Completion Optimization of Unconventional Shales: A Niobrara Case Study
C. Liu, T. Bratton, Y. Park, Colorado School of Mines |
Room 243
Session 49: Optimization and Recognition—Turning Resources into Reserves into Production
Session Chairpersons: Randal Brush, William M Cobb & Associates; Marise Mikulis, Baker Hughes
This session presents the most recent advances in optimizing the development of unconventional resources, reviewing innovative solutions to operational challenges, and supported by well-documented case studies. In addition, two important efforts in probabilistic evaluation methodology are discussed, highlighting methods for recognizing and categorizing conventional and unconventional reserves. |
1400 |
166130 |
Shale Play Development Program Using Risk-Reward Mapping from Geospatial Analyses
L. Chorn, J.M. Yarus, S. Rosario-David, Halliburton |
1425 |
166506 |
Selecting the Optimal Spacing Pilot Design for Unconventional Resource Optimization
E.M. Coopersmith, M.K. Burkholder, J. Schulze, S. Monette, Decision Frameworks |
1450 |
166185 |
Undeveloped Reserves and the Five-Year Time Limit: Can Different Interpretations Co-Exist?
E. Morales, SGS Horizon; W.J. Lee, University of Houston |
1545 |
166153 |
Probabilistic Reserves Addition Within a Project
E. Morales, SGS Horizon; J.W. Lee, University of Houston |
1610 |
166422 |
Applying Calibration to Improve Uncertainty Assessment
M.E. Fondren, D.A. McVay, R. Gonzalez, Texas A&M University |
Room 338 and 339
Session 50: Case Studies and New Petrophysical Methods
Session Chairpersons: Geoffrey Page, Baker Hughes; Jesus Salazar, ConocoPhillips
Attendees in this technical session will learn about the determining of rock classifications and mineralogy, and the petrophysical properties of complex reservoirs. |
1400 |
166264 |
Integrated Petrophysical Evaluation of Unconventional Reservoirs in the Delaware Basin
M. Malik, C. Schmidt, E.J. Stockhausen, N.K. Vrubel, K. Schwartz, Chevron |
1425 |
166309 |
Extra Deep Resistivity Experience in Brazil Geosteering Operations
R.M. Tilsley-Baker, Y. Antonov, S. Martakov, H-M. Maurer, A. Mosin, M. Sviridov, Baker Hughes; K. Klein, M. Iversen, J. Barbosa, G. Garneiro, Statoil |
1450 |
166328 |
Rock Classification in the Haynesville Shale-Gas Formation Based on Petrophysical and Elastic Rock Properties Estimated From Well Logs
M. Saneifar, A. Aranibar, Z. Heidari, Texas A&M University |
1545 |
166331 |
Acoustic Mapping and Characterization Of Organic Matter In Shales
W. Bocangel, C. Sondergeld, C. Rai, University of Oklahoma |
1610 |
166139 |
Comparative Study for the Interpretation of Mineral Concentrations, Total Porosity, and TOC in Hydrocarbon-Bearing Shale from Conventional Well Logs
H. Adiguna, Anadarko; C. Torres-Verdin, University of Texas at Austin |
1635 |
166493 |
Real-Time LWD Sonic Semblance Image and the Step Change in LWD Sonic Applications—A Case Study from Latin America (Mexico)
M. Mickael, C. Barnett, C. Maranuk, R. Nye, M. Diab, J. Carreira, Weatherford, V. Morales, E. Batista, J. Chi, Pemex |
ePoster |
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166444 |
Oil Recovery Enhancement in Mature Reservoirs Using Innovative Horizontal Well Placement and Evaluation Strategies—An Example from South China Sea
D. Luo, L. Li, B. Tao, China National Offshore Oil; J. Denichou, P.M. Halomoan, A.S. Bisain, C. Wang, Schlumberger |
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166288 |
Correlation of Permeability for the Travis Peak Formation
V.C. Nzerem, F. Civan, University of Oklahoma |
Room 344 and 345
Session 51: Fluid Phase Behavior and PVT: Conventional to Unconventional Systems
Session Chairpersons: Birol Dindoruk, Shell; John Ratulowski, Schlumberger
This session will present several novel pressure-volume-temperature (PVT) related research and development work. The presentations discuss modeling aspects in tight and nanoporous systems and the complex phase behavior relationship with displacement in gas injection EOR systems. It also addresses fundamental aspects of phase behavior and pore proximity, including the dynamic effects. |
1400 |
166394 |
Novel Measurement of Asphaltene Content in Oil Using Microfluidic Technology
V. Sieben, A.M. Kharrat, F. Mostowfi, Schlumberger |
1425 |
166487 |
Analytical Solutions for Gas Displacements with Bifurcating Phase Behavior
S. Khorsandi, Pennsylvania State University; K. Ahmadi, University of Texas at Austin; R. Johns, Pennsylvania State University |
1450 |
166267 |
Compositional Modeling of Tight Oil Using Dynamic Nanopore Properties
Y. Wang,B. Yan, J. Killough, Texas A&M University |
1545 |
166448 |
Gibbs Free Energy Minimization for Reactive Flow in Porous Media
A. Venkatraman, L.W. Lake, University of Texas at Austin; R.T. Johns, Pennsylvania State University |
1610 |
166290 |
Improved Prediction of Multi-Component Hydrocarbon Fluid Properties in Organic Rich Shale Reservoirs
Y. Zhang, F. Civan, D. Devegowda, R.F. Sigal, University of Oklahoma |
1635 |
166192 |
Investigating the Effect of Pore Proximity on Phase Behavior and Fluid Properties in Shale Formations
L. Jin, Y. Ma, A. Jamili, University of Oklahoma |
ePoster |
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166476 |
Modifying Van der Waals Equation of State to Consider Influence of Confinement on Phase Behavior
Y. Ma, L. Jin, A. Jamili, University of Oklahoma |
Room 252, 253, and 254
Session 52: PVT in Reservoir Engineering
Session Chairpersons: Roman Berenblyum, International Research Institute of Stavanger; Byron Haynes, Shell
Six papers and the posters pertaining to a variety of PVT issues in the petroleum industry are the focus of this session. The topics range from EOS characterization of fluids, sampling, and analysis techniques to quantify trace mercury in gas, impact of ultra-small pores on oil bubble point in unconventional reservoirs, oil fingerprinting, and estimating fluid composition from optical measurements. |
1400 |
166414 |
Estimating Reservoir Composition for Gas Condensates and Volatile Oils from Field Data
J.P. Spivey, Phoenix Reservoir Engineering; W.D. McCain, Texas A&M University |
1425 |
166220 |
Quantification of Low Levels of Mercury in Gas Reservoirs Using Advanced Sampling and Analysis Techniques
J.H. Harfoushian, Schlumberger |
1450 |
166135 |
Universal Fluid Characterization Using an EOS Based on Perturbation from n-Alkanes
A. Kumar, R. Okuno, University of Alberta |
1545 |
166459 |
An Excess-Bubble-Point-Suppression Correlation for Black Oil Simulation of Nano-Porous Unconventional Oil Reservoirs
T. Firincioglu, C. Ozgen, Nitec; E. Ozkan, Colorado School of Mines |
1610 |
166464 |
Estimation of Fluid Composition from Downhole Optical Spectrometry
K. Indo, K. Hsu, J. Pop, Schlumberger |
1635 |
166097 |
High Pressure Data and Modeling Results for Phase Behavior and Asphaltene Onsets of GoM Oil Mixed with Nitrogen
O.S. Hustad, Statoil; N. Jia, Schlumberger; K.S. Pedersen, Calsep; A.I. Memon, Schlumberger; S. Leekumjorn, Calsep |
ePosters |
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166087 |
Application of New Fingerprinting Bacteria DNA in Crude Oil for Reservoir Characterization – Part II
A. Hayatdavoudi, , N. Chegenizadeh, A. Chistoserdov, F. Boukadi, R. Bajpai, University of Louisiana |
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166306 |
Multiphase Compositional Modeling in Small-Scale Pores of Unconventional Shale Reservoirs
N.S. Alharthy, Colorado School of Mines; T. Nguyen, Computer Modeling Group; T. Teklu, H. Kazemi, R. Graves, Colorado School of Mines |
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