Technical Program

Thursday, 7 November, 0830–1200

Mac Hall C

Flowback and Post-Flowback Modeling in Tight Reservoirs

Session Chairpersons: Claudio Virues, Nexen Inc.; Keri Yule, Calfrac Well Services

This session will look at modeling two-phase flowback and post-flowback with insights into geomechanics using microseismic, pressure/rate transient analysis and numerical simulation. The focus of this session is on multi-fractured horizontal wells in tight reservoirs.

0830

167231

Modeling Two-Phase Flowback From Multi-Fractured Horizontal Tight Gas Wells Stimulated with Nitrogen Energized Frac Fluid
J. Williams-Kovacs, TAQA North Ltd., University of Calgary; C.R. Clarkson, University of Calgary

0900

167185

Pseudotime Calculation in Low Permeability Gas Reservoirs
S. Tabatabaie, University of Calgary; L. Mattar, M. Pooladi-Darvish, Fekete Associates Inc.

0930

167244

Geomechanics Mechanisms in Microseismicity Generation Near Natural Fractures Induced by Hydraulic Fracturing
Y. Han, J. Hampton, Halliburton; G. Li, FTS International (formerly with Halliburton); N.R. Warpinski, Pinnacle - A Halliburton Service; M.J. Mayerhofer, Pinnacle Technologies

1030

167232

Stochastic Modeling of Multi-Phase Flowback From Multi-Fractured Horizontal Tight Oil Wells
J. Williams-Kovacs, TAQA North Ltd., University of Calgary; C.R. Clarkson, University of Calgary

1100

167201

Production CGR/GOR Characteristics and Predictions of Liquid Rich Unconventional Tight Reservoirs
A. Chen, Shell Oil Co

1130

167174

Integration of Numerical Simulations for Uncertainty Analysis of Transient Flow Responses in Heterogeneous Tight Reservoirs
M. Yue, J.Y. Leung, H. Dehghanpour, University of Alberta

Alternate

1000

167218

Effects of Non-Darcy Flow and Penetrating Ratio on Performance of Horizontal Wells with Multiple Fractures
F. Zhang, D. Yang, University of Regina

Mac Hall D

Environmental Impacts and their Mitigation

Session Chairpersons: Robert Dixon, Forward Energy Group; Kate Wilson, Alberta Innovates – Energy & Environment Solutions

Papers in this session address topics of groundwater considerations, cement and wellbore failure models, seismic impacts and other environmental concerns related to oil and gas development activities.

0830

167233

Groundwater Considerations of Shale Gas Developments Using Hydraulic Fracturing: Examples, Additional Study and Social Responsibility
M. Uwiera-Gartner, 3 Phase Terra Consulting Ltd.

0900

167178

Modeling the Failure of Cement Sheath in Anisotropic Stress Field
B.T. Bui, A.N. Tutuncu, Colorado School of Mines

0930

167181

Anomalous Induced Seismic Deformation Associated With Hydraulic Fracturing
S.C. Maxwell, Schlumberger

1030

167203

Highly Reactive fly ash Material Improves Economics of Lightweight Cementing With Lower Carbon Footprint
G.K. Jangid,  S. Marjason Jr, Schlumberger

1100

167149

Wellbore Efficiency Model for CO2 Geological Storage Part II: Wellbore System
A. Nabih, R. Chalaturnyk, University of Alberta

1130

167252

Promoting Environmental Protection While Boosting Shale Gas Development in China
J. Yuan, China University of Petroleum(Beijing); D. Luo, L. Feng, China University of Petroleum (Beijing)

Alternate

1000

167251

New Multi-Zone Stimulation Method Reduces Water Requirements and Operational Costs in the Spearfish Formation
K. Olson, Z. Al-Ssalmani, Halliburton; T.J. Dunlop, Halliburton Energy Services (OK); F. McNeil, Halliburton

Glen 201-204

EOR Options for Unconventional Resources

Session Chairpersons: Kamel Bennaceur, Schlumberger; Raj Rajan, Alberta Innovates – Technology Futures

The session addresses technological advances related to improved and enhanced oil recovery options for tight and unconventional formations. The techniques covered in the presentations include CO2 injection (cyclic, huff-n-puff) & the role of geophysical and geochemical interactions, surfactant imbibition, identification of bypassed oil, and stimulation laboratory experiments.

0830

167200

Hydrocarbon Mobilization Mechanisms from Upper, Middle, and Lower Bakken Reservoir Rocks Exposed to CO2
S.B. Hawthorne, C.D. Gorecki, J.A. Sorensen, E.N. Steadman, J.A. Harju, Energy & Environmental Research Center; S. Melzer, Melzer Consulting

0900

167209

Long Overlooked Residual Oil Zones (ROZ's) Are Brought to the Limelight
A. Harouaka, University of Texas Permian Basin; B. Trentham, UTPB; S. Melzer, Melzer Consulting

0930

167180

Transitioning of Existing CO2-EOR Projects to Pure CO2 Storage Projects
A. Jafari, J. Faltinson, Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures

1030

167217

Performance Evaluation of CO2 Huff-n-Puff Processes in Tight Oil Formations
C. Song, D. Yang, University of Regina

1100

167193

Optimizing Cyclic CO2 Injection for Low- permeability Oil Reservoirs through Experimental Study
Z. Wang, Yanchang Petroleum Group; J. Ma, University of Regina; R. Gao, Yanchang Petroleum Group; F. Zeng, University of Regina; C. Huang, Yanchang Petroleum Group; P. Tontiwachwuthikul, University of Regina; Z. Liang, Hunan University

1130

167142

Optimal Salinity Study to Support Surfactant Imbibition into the Bakken Shale
J. Zhang, D. Wang, R. Butler, University of North Dakota

Alternate

1000

167240

Stimulation Lab Tests to Increase and Maintain Well Production: Field Cases
J.A. Arévalo Villagrán, Y. de Antuñano Muñoz, PEMEX E&P; M. Lysandrou Costa, Outside Advisor; F. Pumar, CBM Ingeniería Exploración y Producción S.A. de C.V.

1330–1700

Mac Hall C

Stimulation Alternatives

Session Chairpersons: Fred Boyko, Schlumberger Canada Limited; Eric Schmelzl, NCS Oilfield Services Canada Inc.

Subject matter related to some of the various design and evaluation parameters to be considered in the design and analysis of hydraulic fracture treatments.

1330

167151

An Innovative Stimulation Technology: Simultaneous Acid and Proppant Fracturing
W. Li, H.A. Oliveira, N. Tonmukayakul, Halliburton

1400

167170

Innovative Pressure-Actuated Toe Sleeve Enables True Casing Pressure Integrity Test and Stage Fracturing While Improving Completion Economics in Unconventional Resources
S. Canning, Halliburton Completion Products and Services; K. Pacey, Halliburton; B. Wellhoefer, Halliburton Energy Services Grp

1430

167158

A Novel Model for Fracture Acidizing with Important Thermal Effects
J. Lyons, H. Nasrabadi, H.A. Nasr-El-Din, Texas A&M University

1530

167120

Fracture Complexity Impacts on Pressure Transient Responses From Horizontal Wells Completed With Multiple Hydraulic Fracture Stages
J.R. Jones, NSI Fracturing LLC; R.F. Volz, BP plc; W. Djasmari, bp Americas

1600

167129

Tip-Effect Microseismicity - Numerically Evaluating the Geomechanical Causes for Focal Mechanisms and Microseismicity Magnitude at the Tip of a Propagating Hydraulic Fracture
A. Agharazi, B. Lee, N.B. Nagel, F. Zhang, M.A. Sanchez, Itasca Houston, Inc.

1630

167167

Use of Pressure-and Rate-Transient Techniques for Analyzing Core Permeability Tests for Unconventional Reservoirs: Part 2
C.R. Clarkson, F. Qanbari, University of Calgary

Alternates

1500

167130

The Critical Role of In-Situ Pressure on Natural Fracture Shear and Hydraulic Fracturing-Induced Microseismicity Generation
F. Zhang, N.B. Nagel, M.A. Sanchez, B. Lee, A. Agharazi, Itasca Houston, Inc.

167239

Viking Stimulation: Lessons Learned
G.C. Fyten, R.S. Taylor, P. Mehrabi, E.K. Hards, Halliburton Canada Inc.; O.F. Hoch, Halliburton

Mac Hall D

Reserves, Resource and Economic Disclosure

Session Chairpersons: Jodi Anhorn, GLJ Petroleum Consultants Ltd.; Scott Pennell, Sproule Associates Limited

This session discusses several evaluation techniques for unconventional resource and reserve evaluations, the possible impact of uncertainty on unconventional resource estimates, and the economic mechanisms at play in unconventional evaluations.

1330

167208

Aggregate Production Forecasts for Unconventional Resource Drilling Locations Using Monte Carlo Simulation
R.A. Mireault, IHS Fekete Reservoir Solutions

1400

167131

Impact of Well Completion on the Uncertainty in Technically Recoverable Resource Estimation in Bakken and Three Forks
S.V. Ganpule, B.V. Cherian, V.M. Gonzales, Schlumberger; P.D. Hudgens, Schlumberger DCS; P. Reyes Aguirre, D. Mata, D. Caro, A. Yunuskhojayev, W.R. Moore, Schlumberger

1430

167241

Assessment of Eagle Ford Shale Oil and Gas Resources
X. Gong, Y. Tian, D.A. McVay, W.B. Ayers, Texas A&M University; J. Lee, University of Houston

1530

167215

A Practical Guide to Unconventional Petroleum Evaluation Part 2
B. Russell, Energy Navigator;  . Freeborn,  Energy Navigator Inc.

1600

167121

Economic Ranking of North American Unconventional Oil and Gas Basins: Looking for the Most Cost Efficient Play
L. Virine, Ziff Energy Group

Glen 201-204

Drilling and Completions

Session Chairpersons: Lars Halvorsen, Range Resources; Dean Terrien, EnCana Intl (Qatar)

A diverse program of drilling, bits, drilling mud, completions, calculations and modeling to improve drilling and completions success.

1430

167141

Practical Directional Drilling Techniques in Pinedale Field Wyoming to Improve Drilling Performance
G. Han, L. Lemesany, A.A. Azizov, Baker Hughes Inc;  F. DeLeon, Baker Hughes Inc.

1530

167143

Modeling and Prediction of Cone Rotary Speed of Roller Cone Bits
A. Wu, G. Hareland, L. Lei, University of Calgary; Y. Lin, Y. Yang, Southwest Petroleum University

1600

167171

Modeling, Testing, and Case Histories of Swellable Packer Casing Anchoring Performance Enable Wells Destined for Plug and Abandon to Become Producers
T. Stein, Halliburton; K.M. Tunstall, B. Wellhoefer, Halliburton Energy Services Grp; C.P. Veillette, Enduring Resources

Alternates

1515

167189

Application of Least Square Support Vector Machine as a Mathematical Algorithm for Diagnosing Drilling Effectivity in Shaly Formations
A. Chamkalani, Petroleum University of Technology; R. Chamkalani, Shahid Beheshti University;  M. Ghayyem, Petroleum University of Technology