SPE ATW: Sand Control
1 – 3 September 2010
Santa Marta, Colombia | Estelar Santamar Hotel and Convention Center
Schedule of Events
Tuesday, August 31 |
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1400-1700 |
Registration |
Wednesday, September 1 |
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0700–0745 |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
0745–0800 |
Opening Comments |
0800–0830 |
Keynote Speaker - Hubert Borja- HOCOL |
0830–1030 |
Session 1: Methods for Prediction of Onset of Sanding - Methods to Predict Amount of Produced Sand This session will discuss the analytical and numerical techniques to predict the onset of sanding. It will also discuss the parameters with maximum effect on the onset of sanding. Methods to quantify the amount of produced sand with time will also be discussed. Session Chairpersons: Carlos Añez, Chevron; Mohamed Soliman, Halliburton; Kirk Huber, Baker Hughes Speaker 1: Mao Bai, Halliburton “A Comprehensive Geomechnical Approach in Predicting Excessive Sand Production” Speaker 2: Yair Quintero, Ecopetrol “Predictive Modeling & identification of Sand Producing Zones” Speaker 3: Chris Ward, GMI “Modelling Sand Production as a Part of a Sand Management Strategy: Remedial Sand Management” Speaker 4: Jenny Carvajal, Ecopetrol “Thick Wall Cylinder Testing to Evaluate Sanding Conditions at Mugrosa Sandstone, Colombia” |
1030–1045 |
Coffee Break |
1045–1230 |
Session 2: Sand Management in Viscous Oil - Surface Solutions Focused talks on matters affecting sand management in viscous oil producing reservoirs. This session will focus on both downhole and surface solutions dealing with sand production from viscous oil producing reservoirs. Our discussions will include a decision matrix, current industry solutions, and future challenges. Session Chairpersons: David Attaway, Halliburton; Carlos Añez, Chevron; Mauricio Gutierrez, Halliburton Speaker 1: Ediberto Cruz, HOCOL “Sand Management Experiences in la Hocha field” Speaker 2: Jay Haskell, Schlumberger “Review of Unique Sand Control Techniques that Enhances Productivity in High Viscous Oil” Speaker 3: Jesus Guerrero, Schlumberger “Multizone Sand Control Completions: Case Study in Venezuela” |
1230–1400 |
Luncheon |
1400–1530 |
Session 3: Near Well-bore Fines Migration & Chemical Sand Control The presence of extremely fine mobile formation fines complicates sand control completion design. Often, the completion is designed to allow these fines to migrate through the sand control and be produced to the surface. However, this movement of very fine formation particles can result in significant near wellbore damage. This damage can require acid stimulation to regain production. The use of chemical methods to keep these particles in place prior to production can result in significant savings. Discussions will include sand control completion design considerations when fine particles are present. The use of chemical additives to prevent migration of fine particles and limit near wellbore damage both pre and post completion will also be presented. Session Chairpersons: Mauricio Fernandez, Weatherford; Kirk Huber, Baker Hughes; Manuel Jaimes, Ecopetrol Speaker 1: Gustavo Ariza and Jorge Rojas, Ecopetrol “Methodology for Laboratory Evaluation of Chemical Sand Consolidation Systems” Speaker 2: Kushal Seth, Baker Hughes “Applying Nano-Particles as a New Method of Controlling Fines in Frac-Pack Applications” Speaker 3: Ron van Petegem, Weatherford “Using Zeta Potential Altering Chemistry to Prevent Fines Migration and Increase Maximum Sand Free Rate” Speaker 4: Byron Smith, FM Sand “Resin Coated Proppants Applications & Limits” |
1530–1545 |
Coffee Break |
1545–1715 |
Session 4: Session 4: Efficiency and Reliability – Failure Detection-Real Time Data Transmission Focused talks on matters affecting sand management in viscous oil producing reservoirs. This session will focus on both downhole and surface solutions dealing with sand production from viscous oil producing reservoirs. Our discussions will include a decision matrix, current industry solutions, and future challenges. Session Chairpersons: David Attaway, Halliburton; Kerby Dufrene, Schlumberger; Ken Lizak, Shell Speaker 1: Jorge Sachica, Ecopetrol “Sand Management Experiences With Artificial Lift Systems” Speaker 2: Bart Waltman, Halliburton “Sand Control Reliability Considering Completion Type and Cumulative Incremental Improvements” Speaker 3: Philip Wassouf, Schlumberger |
1730-1930 |
Welcome Reception |
Thursday, September 2 |
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0730–0815 |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
0815–0830 |
Opening Comments |
0830–1000 |
Session 5: Control in Horizontal and MLT Wells As drilling methods become increasingly improved, horizontal wells are becoming the main completion type for highly permeable, unconsolidated sands. Successful low skin completions require early completions input such as drill-in fluid types and DIF solids control, completion brine weight and wellbore cleanup. Sand control selection, gravel placement, carrier fluids, breakers and case histories will also be discussed. Session Chairpersons: Mauricio Fernandez, Weatherford; Ken Lizak, Shell; Manuel Jaimes, Ecopetrol Speaker 1: Hernando Trujillo, HOCOL-Baker Hughes “First Successful Horizontal Open Hole Gravel Pack in Colombia Using New Technologies.” Speaker 2: Diego Barbosa, Halliburton “Horizontal Open Hole Gravel Pack Experiences Offshore Brazil” Speaker 3: Jose Montoya, Weatherford “Effective Zonal Isolation Can Improve ICD Performance” |
1000–1015 |
Coffee Break |
1015–1230 |
Session 6: Sand Control for Injection Wells Session Chairpersons: Mauricio Fernandez, Weatherford; Mauricio Gutierrez and Mohamed Soliman, Halliburton Speaker 1: Martin Scott, Halliburton “Perforating for Sand Control in Injection Wells” Speaker 2: Sid Banerjee, Baker Hughes “Inflow Control Device; key factor to be considered in the optimization of horizontal wells” Speaker 3: Ken Lizak, Shell “Sand Control Selection for Injection Wells” Speaker 4: Francisco Porturas, Schlumberger “Case Study Analysis of Inflow Control Practices in Latin America” |
1230–1400 |
Luncheon |
1400–1530 |
Session 7: Multizone Completions Focused talks on systems and techniques employed in completing multiple hydrocarbon producing reservoirs through one wellbore. This session will focus on:
Session Chairpersons: Kerby Dufrene, Schlumberger; David Attaway, Halliburton; Mauricio Fernandez, Weatherford Speaker 1: Chris Steadman and Robson Soares, Halliburton “First Liner Conveyed Gravel Pack Experience in the World - Offshore Brazil” Speaker 2: Darwin Florez, Schlumberger “Multizone Sand Control Completions” Speaker 3: Frederico Carvalho, BJ Services “Case history: Unique Multi zone Single Trip Frac Pack System Completion in GOM Ultra Deep water campaign - Tool design and operational considerations” |
1530–1545 |
Coffee Break |
1545–1715 |
Session 8: Sand Control Considerations in Heterogeneous and Highly Non-Uniform Sands What is the best method for screen and gravel selection? Have we learned anything new? What happens if I don’t get my screen covered with gravel? To answer these questions, this session will present recent work in sand retention testing and compare the results to early section criteria such as Saucier and Coberly equations. In these types of formations, the need and history of intensive quality control for sand control hardware will also be focused upon. Session Chairpersons: Mauricio Gutierrez, Halliburton; Ken Lizak, Shell; Carlos Añez, Chevron Speaker 1: Manuel Jaimes, Ecopetrol “Practical Methodology for Evaluation & Selection of Sand Management Alternatives - Application in Colombia” Speaker 2: Ruben Castillo, Ecopetrol “Application of the screen less sand control technique in the medium and high Magdalena river basins in Colombia, case histories from five wells.” Speaker 3: Hernando Trujillo and Victor Escobar, HOCOL-Halliburton “Sand control & stimulation considerations Ocelote field” Speaker 4: Darwin Flórez, Schlumberger “The Newest Approach for Sand Control Execution in Heterogeneous, Horizontal Open Hole Completions in Colombia” |
Friday, September 3 |
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0800-0830 |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
0830-1000 |
Session 9: Compaction and Subsidence This session will focus on four areas:
Focused talks on matters contributing to compaction of hydrocarbon producing reservoirs and the corresponding subsidence that occurs. This session will take a look at current solutions to combat this problem. Session Chairpersons: Nicolas Lopez, Schlumberger; Mohamed Soliman, Halliburton; Kirk Huber, Baker Hughes Speaker 1: Chris Ward, GMI “Subsidence and Compaction Modeling, Monitoring and Surveillance” Speaker 2: Julio Gomez, BJ Services “Ultra-Lightweight Gravels: Best Practices Learned for Offshore Long Horizontal Gravel Packs” Speaker 3: Bart Waltman, Chevron-Halliburton “Understanding the Effects of Reservoir Changes in Sand-Control Completion Performance” |
1000-1200 |
Wrap up sessions |
Note: While every attempt will be made to adhere to the schedule, the status/availability of speakers and moderators is subject to change.
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