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Tuesday, 19 October - Technical Program

1355 to 1725

Hall E1

International Overview: Unconventional Gas Case Studies

Session Chairperson: David Moore, Enerplus; Mona Trick, Neotechnology Consultants

This session examines the latest developments from the prolific Haynesville, Fayetteville, and Barnett shale gas basins in US and the expanding coalbed methane developments in Australia. The shale gas potential of Europe is discussed.
1355 Speaker The Impact on Emerging Shales of the Evolution of Operational and Reservoir Practices in the Barnett and Fayetteville Shales • R. Moorman, C. George, S. Nariman, Southwestern Energy
1425 Speaker Reservoir Machines: Life in Earth and Cleaning the End of the Fossil Fuel Era • S.R. Larter, I.D. Gates, University of Calgary
1455 137766 Barnett Shale (Mississippian), Fort Worth Basin, Texas: Regional Variations in Gas and Oil Production and Reservoir Properties • Y. Tian, W.B. Ayers, Texas A&M University
1525   Coffee Break
1555 136875 An Overview of Horizontal Well Completions in the Haynesville Shale • J.W. Thompson, L. Fan, D. Grant, R.B. Martin, K.T. Kanneganti, G.J. Lindsay, Schlumberger
1625 136696 Understand Gas Production Mechanism and Effectiveness of Well Stimulation in the Haynesville Shale Through Reservoir Simulation • L. Fan, J.W. Thompson, J.R. Robinson, Schlumberger
1655 137651 From CSG to LNG: Modeling and Understanding Key Subsurface Uncertainties for the Development of a Surat Basin Opportunity, in Queensland, Australia • E. Lagendijk, D.I. Ryan, Arrow Energy

1355 to 1725

Palomino D

Thermal Recovery Processes: SAGD

Session Chairpersons: Raj Mehta, University of Calgary; Kamal Morad, Fekete Associates

This session focuses on optimizing the SAGD process. Topics include mechanical control, pore scale displacement, viscosity reduction, and accounting for heterogeneities.

1355 138113 Key Parameters in Steam Chamber Development • R.O. Baker, K. Rodrigues, K.S. Sandhu, E.S. Jong, Epic Consulting
1425 137234 On SAGD in Oil Sands Reservoirs With No Cap Rock • A.A. Al-Turki, I.D. Gates, B.B. Maini, University of Calgary
1455 136851 Reducing Steam Oil Ratio in Steam-Assisted Gravity Drainage • B.W. Orr, Nexen; P. Srivastava, V. Sadetsky, B.J. Stefan, Baker Hughes
1525   Coffee Break
1555 138054 Dynamic SAGD Well Flow Control Simulation • T.W. Stone, Schlumberger; B. Guyaguler, Chevron ETC; W.J. Bailey, C.E.P. Damas, P.F. Naccache, A. Morton, Schlumberger
1625 137540 Effects of Nano Sized Metals on Viscosity Reduction of Heavy Oil/Bitumen During Thermal Applications • Y. Hamedi Shokrlu, T. Babadagli, University of Alberta
1655 137832 Feasibility of In-Situ Combustion in the Mature SAGD Chamber • S.J.P. Oskouei, R.G. Moore, B.B. Maini, S.A. Mehta, University of Calgary

1355 to 1725

Palomino A-C

Fracture Diagnostics

Session Chairpersons: David Quirk, Trican Well Service; Eric Tudor, GasFrac Energy Service

Fracturing design, especially on horizontal wells and unconventional reservoirs, remains the largest game changer in North American upstream development. Microseismic and other diagnostics are demonstrated to improve the exploitation and production success of unconventional reservoirs.

1355 137437 Reducing Exploration and Appraisal Risk in Low-Permeability Reservoirs Using Microseismic Fracture Mapping • C.L. Cipolla, M.G. Mack, S.C. Maxwell, Schlumberger
1425 137936 Relationship Between the Hydraulic Fracture and Observed Microseismicity in the Bossier Sands, Texas • A. Guest, A. Settari, University of Calgary
1455 136565 Integrated Analysis Combining Microseismic Mapping and Fiber-Optic Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS) • E.H. Holley, U. Zimmer, M.J. Mayerhofer, E. Samson, Pinnacle Technologies
1525   Coffee Break
1555 137416 Optimization of Horizontal Wellbore and Fracture Spacing Using an Interactive Combination of Reservoir and Fracturing Simulation • R.S. Taylor, Halliburton; M.A. Glaser, J. Kim, B. Wilson, Murphy Oil; G. Nikiforuk, V. Noble, L. Rosenthal, Westman Exploration; R. Aguilera, University of Calgary; O.F. Hoch, K.K. Storozhenko, M.Y. Soliman, N. Riviere, T. Palidwar, R. Romanson, Halliburton
1625 136757 Restimulation of Unconventional Reservoirs: When are Refracs Beneficial? • M.C. Vincent, Consultant
1655 137393 Mechanics of Hydraulic Fracture Growth From a Borehole • R.G. Jeffrey, X. Zhang, CSIRO Earth Science & Resource Engineering

1355 to 1725

Palomino F

Production And Facilities: Unconventional Gas

Session Chairpersons: Andrew McCausland, Consultant; Gary Poirier, Fairborne Energy

These selected papers discuss production and facility challenges and enhancements with respect to unconventional gas production.
1355 137860 Plunger Lift Optimization in Horizontal Gas Wells: Case Studies and Challenges • D. Sask, D. Kola, T. Tuftin, EnCana
1425 138098 Coalbed Methane Artificial Lift Challenges From Alberta’s Mannville Coal • B.A. Johnson, Nexen
1455 134143 Increasing Lazy Gas Well Production: A Field Wide Case History in Northern Alberta • J.J. Wylde, Clariant Oil Services
1525   Coffee Break
1555 135455 Wellbore Dynamics of Acid Gas Injection Well Operation • R.A. Mireault, R. Stocker, D.W. Dunn, M. Pooladi-Darvish, Fekete Associates
1625 138188 Effect of Oil Viscosity, Permeability and Injection Rate on Performance of Waterflooding, CO2 Flooding and WAG Process in Recovery of Heavy Oils • F. Torabi, University of Regina; B.Y. Jamaloei, University of Calgary; O. Zarivnyy, B.A. Paquin, N.J. Rumpel, R.R. Wilton, University of Regina

1355 to 1725

Palomino G-H

CCS Novel Processes And Life-Cycle Assessment

Session Chairperson: Peter Keeshan, Enbridge; George Sherk, IPAC-CO2 Research

This session examines novel processes for geological storage of CO2, including benefits from EOR, microbial, storage as carbon or as a hydrate, and capture and transport in a life cycle setting.

1355 137730 Net CO2 Stored in North American EOR Projects • J.E. Faltinson, Alberta Innovates; W.D. Gunter, G Bach Enterprises
1425 137313 CO2 Storage as Hydrate in Depleted Gas Reservoirs • O.Y. Zatsepina, University of Calgary; M. Pooladi-Darvish, Fekete Associates
1455 137568 Evaluation of the Potential of Microbial Conversion Process of CO2 Into CH4 by Investigating the Microorganisms in High CO2 Content Oilfield • Y. Sugai, I.A. Purwasena, K. Sasaki, Kyushu University; K. Fujiwara, Chugai Technos; C. Ji, PetroChina; K. Okatsu, Japan Oil, Gas & Metals National
1525   Coffee Break
1555 137983 Environmental Assessment of CO2 Storage Site: Specific Monitoring Program and Study Needed to Assess Environmental Impacts • N. Quisel, N. Rampnoux, S. Thomas, Veolia Environnement
1625 137808 Integration and Technology Options for Implementing CO2 Capture and Storage in Oil Sands Operations • G. Ordorica‑Garcia, Alberta Innovates; M. Carbo, Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands; M. Nikoo,  Alberta Innovates; I. Bolea, Center of Research on Energy Resources & Consumption
1655 136887 Carbon Sequestration From Waste via Conversion to Charcoal: Equipment for a Small Scale Operation • S.C. Gupta, Cenovus Energy; A. Struyk, AST; D. Gilbert, GTEC

1355 to 1725

Arabian

Carbonate And Fractured Reservoirs

Session Chairpersons: Swapan Das, Marathon Oil; Allan Peats, BP

This session discusses the experiences, challenges, solutions for a number of carbonate and fractured reservoirs around the world. Specific topics include cyclic steam stimulation, enhanced recovery techniques and case studies.
1355 137941 Evolving Recovery Technologies Directed Towards Commercial Development of the Grosmont Carbonate Reservoirs • J. Yuan, Q. Jiang, J. Russel-Houston, B. Thornton, P. Putnam, Osum Oil Sands
1425 137829 Experimental Investigation of Vapor Extraction Process in the Recovery of Bitumen From Vuggy Porous Media • N. Rezaei, O. Mohammadzadeh, I. Chatzis, University of Waterloo
1455 137561 Lessons Learned and Experiences Gained in Developing Waterflooding Concept of Granite Basement Fractured Reservoir: 20 Historical Years Case Study • C.T.Q. Dang, University of Calgary; N.T. Nguyen, W. Bae, Sejong University; Z. Chen, University of Calgary; T.H. Phung, Vietsovpetro
1525   Coffee Break
1555 137634 Laboratory Investigation of Novel Oil Recovery Method for Carbonate Reservoirs • A.A. Yousef, S. Al-Saleh, A.U. Al-Kaabi, M.S. Al-Jawfi, Saudi Aramco
1625 137603 A Simulation Study of a Cyclic Steam Stimulation Pilot in a Deep Carbonate Heavy Oil Reservoir in Oudeh Field, Syria • M. Li, SIPC Syria; E.L. Astete, Orion Oil & Gas
1655 137982 Optimal Strategies to Enhance Oil Recovery in Under-Saturated Carbonate Reservoirs: A Case Study • M. Jamshidnezhad, Islamic Azad University; T. Ghazvinian, National Iranian South Oil

1355 to 1725

Mustang

Advances In Reservoir Simulation Of Unconventional Reservoirs

Session Chairpersons: Richard Solinger, EnCana; John Thompson, Fekete Associates

This session addresses the latest developments in the use of reservoir simulation for unconventional reservoir development.

1355 137354 Integrated Dynamic Reservoir Modeling for Multilayered Tight Gas Sand Development • G.P. Diomampo, H. Roach, M. Chapin, G.A. Ugueto, N. Brandon, C.H. Fleming, Shell
1425 137488 Understanding Hydraulic Fracture Geometry and Interactions in the Horn River Basin Through DFN and Numerical Modeling • S. Rogers, D. Elmo, Golder Associates; R. Dunphy, D. Bearinger, Nexen
1455 137480 Application of the Ensemble Kalman Filter for Characterization and History Matching of Unconventional Oil Reservoirs • S.B. Chitralekha, J.J. Trivedi, S. Shah, University of Alberta
1525   Coffee Break
1555 137816 Integrated Reservoir and Decision Modeling to Optimize Spacing in Unconventional Gas Reservoirs • G. Turkarslan, D.A. McVay, Texas A&M University; J.E. Bickel, L.V. Montiel, University of Texas; R.R. Ortiz, Texas A&M University
1625 139097 Applying Innovative Production Modeling Techniques to Quantify Fracture Characteristics, Reservoir Properties, and Well Performance in Shale Gas Reservoirs • M.A. Miller, Lucid Reservoir Technologies; C.D. Jenkins, DeGolyer and MacNaughton; R.R. Rai, Object Reservoir
1655 137507 Reservoir Characterization and Flow Simulation of a Low-Permeability Gas Reservoir: An Integrated Approach for Modeling Tommy Lakes Gas Field • H. Deng, University of Calgary; M. Alfarhan, L.S. White, J.S. Oldow, C.L. Aiken, University of Texas Dallas; R. Aguilera, University of Calgary

1355 to 1725

Palomino E

Well Construction Technology

Session Chairpersons: Furqan Chaudhry, EnCana; Gunnar Debruijn, Schlumberger

In unconventional resource plays, the newest and best technologies in well construction are growing and changing quickly. Well design challenges include engineered solutions and case studies of poorly designed wells. Attend this session to see the new technologies and how they are used.
1355 137137 Drilling a Better Pair: New Technologies in SAGD Directional Drilling • C. Zimmer, Statoil; J. Person, Halliburton; D. Richter, Statoil; J.D. Tilley, M.S. Bittar, Halliburton
1425 135857 Drilling-Derived Rock Strength Can Simulate Upcoming Well Performance • M. Fazaelizadeh, B. Rashidi, G. Hareland, University of Calgary
1455 137133 Method to Improve Thermal EOR Performance Using Intelligent Well Technology: Orion SAGD Field Trial • H.P. Clark, F.A. Ascanio, C.P. Van Kruijsdijk, J.L. Chavarria, M.J. Zatka, W. Williams, A.H. Yahyai, Shell; J.D. Shaw, M. Bedry, Halliburton
1525   Coffee Break
1555 136871 The Potential for Slot Closure, Screen Damage, and Collapse of Liners in Thermal Horizontal Wells • J.C. O’Rourke, Exor Scientific
1625 137710 Evaluation of Specialized Cement System for Long-Term Steam Injection Well Integrity • E.M. Pershikova, A. Chougnet, A. Loiseau, W. Khater, Schlumberger; A. Garnier, Total
1655 137079 Well Integrity in Heavy Oil Wells: Challenges and Solutions • S. Taoutaou, T.M. Osman, M. Mjthab, Schlumberger; N. Succar, Oudeh Petroleum  

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