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Wednesday, 20 October - Technical Program

0830 to 1200

Hall E1

Tight Oil Fracturing

Session Chairpersons: Harry Schaepsmeyer, EnCana; Mike Vincent, Insight Consulting

This session presents applications of tight oil fracturing for the Cardium, Viking, and Bakken formations.

 
0830 137328 Fracturing Horizontal Transverse, Horizontal Longitudinal and Vertical Wells: Criteria for Decision • M.J. Economides, University of Houston; M. Marongiu-Porcu, M. Yang, Texas A&M University; A.N. Martin, BJ Services
0900 137353 Multioriented Fracturing in Unconventional Reservoirs Offers Improved Production by Better Connectivity • J.B. Surjaatmadja, Halliburton
0930 137737 Redevelopment of the Cardium Formation Using Fractured Horizontal Wells: Reservoir Engineering Perspectives and Early Case Histories • E.N. Omatsone, M.A. Bagheri, C.M.F. Galas, Sproule Associates; B. Curtis, Bonterra Energy; K. Frankiw, Midway Energy
1000   Coffee Break
1030 134533 Using Burst Collars in a Liner String for Multi-zone Completions in Horizontal Wellbores: Case Study • J. Schoenfeld, WestFire Energy; N.H. Kostenuk, M. Jorgensen, S. Sherman, Trican Well Service
1100 137864 Leveraging Innovative Technologies to Recover Reserves in the Bakken Formation • W.B. Lloyd, Cirque Resources; A.A. Starkey, Schlumberger; J.D. Jany, Packers Plus Energy Services
1130 138124 A Novel Chemical Treatment to Enhance Productivity of Volatile Oil Reservoirs • D.E. Torres, M.M. Sharma, G.A. Pope, M. Ahmadi, C.A. McCulley, H.C. Linnemeyer, S. Gilani, The University of Texas at Austin

0830 to 1200

Palomino D-E

Geoscience A

Session Chairpersons: Mike Dawson, Canadian Society for Unconventional Gas; Robert Galant, Nexen

This session focuses on geoscience topics relating to geological concepts and variables that influence the distribution and concentration of hydrocarbons in unconventional reservoirs. Particular emphasis will be place on examples from shale gas reservoirs.

0830 131768 Petrophysical Considerations in Evaluating and Producing Shale Gas Resources • C.H. Sondergeld, University of Oklahoma; K.E. Newsham, J.T. Comisky, C.C. Rice, Apache; C.S. Rai, University of Oklahoma
0900 137946 Application of Inorganic Whole Rock Geochemistry to Shale Resource Plays • A.M. Wright, Chemostrat; D.R. Spain, BP; K. Ratcliffe, Chemostrat
0930 Speaker Detached Fine-Grained Shelf Edge Wedges: Depositional Model and Reservoir Significance for Exploration of Shale-Dominated Successions • P.K. Pedersen, University of Calgary; J. Macquaker, University of Manchester; B. Hart, ConocoPhillips
1000   Coffee Break
1030 135323 Biogenic Gas Generation From Shallow Organic-Matter-Rich Shales • M. Cokar, M. Kallos, H. Huang, S.R. Larter, I.D. Gates, University of Calgary
1100 138107 Natural Fracture Characterization From Microseismic Source Mechanisms: A Comparison With FMI Data • S. Williams-Stroud, J.E. Kilpatrick, L. Eisner, B.M. Cornette, C. Neale, MicroSeismic
1130 137265 The Influence of Global Sea Level Changes on European Shale Distribution and Gas Exploration • P. Turner, C. Cornelius, H. Clarke, Cuadrilla Resources

0830 to 1200

Palomino A-C

Advances In Rate And Pressure-Transient Methods

Session Chairpersons: Peter Bastian, Unconventional Gas Resources; George Petrosky, ConocoPhillips

This session addresses recent advances in rate and pressure-transient analysis as they pertain to unconventional oil and gas reservoirs. Topics include new methods for analyzing shale gas and low-permeability oil reservoirs.

0830 137352 Tight Oil Production Analysis: Adaptation of Existing Rate-Transient Analysis Techniques • C.R. Clarkson, P.K. Pedersen, University of Calgary
0900 137514 Flow Regime Analysis of Multi-stage Hydraulically-Fractured Horizontal Wells with Reciprocal Rate Derivative Funtion: Bakken Case Study • S. Luo, L. Neal, P. Arulampalam, J.M. Ciosek, Hess
0930 137035 Reserves Management: A Concerted Effort • N.B. McMahan, E.A. Munoz, ConocoPhillips
1000   Coffee break
1030 137454 Analyzing Production Data From Unconventional Gas Reservoirs With Linear Flow and Apparent Skin • M. Nobakht, L. Mattar, Fekete Associates
1100 137535 Dual Porosity Typecurves for Shale Gas Reservoirs • S. Moghadam, L. Mattar, M. Pooladi-Darvish, Fekete Associates
1130 138149 A New Method for Production Decline Analysis of Tight Gas Formations • M.S. Shahamat, R. Aguilera, University of Calgary

0830 to 1200

Palomino F

Thermal Recovery Processes: Solvent I

Session Chairpersons: Pingke Li, Ivanhoe Energy; Namit Jaiswal , Shell

These papers deal with hydrocarbon solvents and hydrocarbon gas injection as well as phase equilibrium in SAGD chambers along with wellbore dynamics in thermal wells.

0830 137543 Optimal Amount of Solvent in Solvent-Aided Process • S.C. Gupta, S. Gittins, A. Sood, K. Zeidani, Cenovus Energy
0900 137833 The Application of Solvent-Additive SAGD Processes in Reservoirs With Associated Basal Water • J.A. Peterson, D. Riva, N.R. Edmunds, S.C. Solanki, Laricina Energy
0930 137092 Co-Injection of Noncondensable Gas Improves ES-SAGD Performance in Shallow Oil Sands Reservoirs With a Top Water Zone • A.A. Al-Turki, Saudi Aramco; I.D. Gates, B.B. Maini, University of Calgary
1000   Coffee Break
1030 137453 Three-Phase Equilibrium Study for Heavy Oil-Solvent-Steam System at High Temperatures • N. Jia, J. Gao, Schlumberger; H. Huang, Alberta Innovates; J.Y. Zuo, A.I. Memon, H. Zhao, H-J. Ng, Schlumberger
1100 137639 Thermal Properties of Formations From Core Analysis: Evolution in Measurement Methods, Equipment, and Experimental Data in Relation to Thermal EOR • Y.A. Popov, M.Y. Spasennykh, D.E. Miklashevskiy, A.V. Parshin, Schlumberger; V.P. Stenin, M.V. Chertenkov, Lukoil; S.V. Novikov, N.F. Tarelko, Russian State Geological Prospecting University

0830 to 1200

Palomino G-H

The Impact Of Current And Emerging Unconventional Gas

Session Chairpersons: Doreen Rempel, Quicksilver Resources; Ron Stefik, British Columbia Oil & Gas Commission

Papers discuss and compare existing regulatory frameworks governing unconventional gas to those in emerging jurisdictions. Papers also examine the impacts of unconventional resource development on service companies and their operations.

0830 136863 When Unconventional Becomes Conventional • R. Stefik, K. Paulson, British Columbia Oil & Gas Commission
0900 139019 Unconventional Resource Development and the Role of the Regulator • G. Eynon, C. Hill, T. Goodman, Energy Resources Conservation Board
0930 138977 Summary of Environmental Issues, Mitigation Strategies, and Regulatory Challenges Associated With Shale Gas Development in the United States and Applicability to Development and Operations in Canada • J.D. Arthur, B. Coughlin, B.K. Bohm, ALL Consulting
1000   Coffee Break
1030 137078 Maximizing the Marcellus Gold Rush While Minimizing Negative Impacts • B.T. Huls, BJ Services
1100 138105 Shale Gas Development in Canada: The Regulatory Framework • Y. Beaudoin, J.K. Serry, Blake, Cassels & Graydon
1130 137922 Overview of The Emerging Unconventional Oil and Gas Regulatory Framework in Quebec Vis-à-vis Its Western Canadian Counterparts • P. Paquet, T. Bews, E. Viala; M. Pearson, Miller Thomson

0830 to 1200

Arabian

Enhanced Oil Recovery I

Session Chairpersons: Ronald Sawatzky, Alberta Innovates; KC Yeung, Husky Energy

Presents a field case study and laboratory investigation of EOR methodologies; methods include water flooding and polymer flooding applied to different type of reservoirs.

0830 137460 Study of Alkaline/Polymer Flooding for Heavy Oil Recovery Using Channeled Sandpacks • Y. Wu, University of Regina; M. Dong, University of Calgary; E.E. Shirif, University of Regina
0900 136398 Successful Testing of Toe-To-Heel Waterflooding in Medicine Hat Glauconitic C Reservoir • A.T. Turta, Alberta Innovates; A.K. Singhal, Premier Reservoir Engineering Services; B.F. Hawkins, Alberta Innovates; D.B. Fisher, Consultant  
0930 137656 Experimental Study of the Impact of Shear Dilation and Fracture Behavior During Polymer Injection for Heavy Oil Recovery in Unconsolidated Reservoirs • J. Zhou, Y. Dong, C.J. de Pater, P.L.J. Zitha, Delft University of Technology
1000   Coffee Break
1030 137370 The Development of a New Reservoir Simulator to Model Polymer Flooding and Advanced Wells for Enhanced Heavy Oil Recovery in Bohai Bay • L. Zhang, Y. Zhang, B. Gong, Peking University
1100 137445 Analysis and Correlations of Viscous Fingering in Low-Tension Polymer Flooding in Heavy Oil Reservoirs • B.Y. Jamaloei, University of Calgary; R. Kharrat, Petroleum University of Technology; F. Torabi, University of Regina
1130 137504 Reliable Connectivity Evaluation in Conventional and Heavy Oil Reservoirs: A Case Study From Senlac Heavy Oil Pool, Western Saskatchewan • D. Kaviani, J.L. Jensen, University of Calgary

0830 to 1200

Mustang

CCS Well Processes And Evaluation And Fluid Mixing

Session Chairpersons: Richard Chalaturnyk, University of Alberta; Ernest Perkins, Alberta Innovates

This session presents evaluation of well design, testing and integrity, and fluid mixing for CO2 injection environments.

0830 138178 Characterization of Leakage Through Cap-Rock With Application to CO2 Storage in Aquifers: Single Injector and Single Monitoring Well • M. Zeidouni, M. Pooladi-Darvish, University of Calgary
0900 137802 A Novel Injection Well String Design to Accelerate CO2 Dissolution in Deep Saline Sequestration • M.J. Shafaei, J. Abedi, H. Hassanzadeh, J.D. Chen, University of Calgary
0930 138179

Design Considerations to Test Sealing Capacity of Saline Aquifers • M. Zeidouni, University of Calgary; M. Pooladi-Darvish, Fekete Associates

1000   Coffee Break
1030 137007 Well Integrity and Workover Candidates for Existing Wells in the Wabamun Area CO2 Sequestration Project (WASP) • R. Nygaard, Missouri University of Science & Technology; R.G. Lavoie, CalPetra
1100 136550 Mechanical and Geochemical Assessment of Hydraulic Fracturing Proppants Exposed to Carbon Dioxide and Hydrogen Sulfide • J.M. Bremer, B. Mibeck, B.L. Huffman, C.D. Gorecki, J.A. Sorensen, D.D. Schmidt, J.A. Harju, Energy & Environmental Research Center
1130 138168 The Effect of Heterogeneity on the Character of Density-Driven Natural Convection of CO2 Overlying a Brine Layer • R. Farajzadeh, Shell; P. Ranganathan, P.L.J. Zitha, J. Bruining, Delft University of Technology

1355 to 1725

Hall E

Horizontal Well Stimulation Technology

Session Chairpersons: Ian McConnell, ProTechnics; Daron Torrens, Consultant

This session contains information on the stimulation of single lateral and multilateral wells. Diversion technology and isolation technology, presented as case studies, effectively improve well production. Session also addresses fracture initiation control.

1355 137718 Differences and Similarities in the Stimulation and Production of Shale Gas Reservoirs and Other Tight Formations • M.J. Economides, University of Houston; X. Wang, Xgas
1425 137607 Shale Gas Reservoir Characterization Using LWD In Real Time • S.Y, Han, J.C.L. Kok, E.M. Tollefsen, J.D. Baihly, R. Malpani, J. Alford, Schlumberger
1455 136856 A Numerical Study of the Effects of Packer-Induced Stresses and Stress Shadowing on Fracture Initiation and Stimulation of Horizontal Wells • I. Singh, J.L. Miskimins, Colorado School of Mines
1525   Coffee Break
1555 136566 How to Achieve and Control Branch Fracturing for Unconventional Reservoirs: Two Novel Multistage-Stimulation Processes • M. Stanojcic, K.A. Rispler, Halliburton
1625 137442 Multi-Interval, Horizontal-Completion Strategies Minimize Water Usage and Deliver Increased Production • T. Palidwar, Halliburton; G. Nikiforuk, V. Noble, Westman Exploration
1655 137839 Defining Horizontal Well Objectives in Tight and Unconventional Gas Reservoirs • L.K. Britt, J.R. Jones, W.K. Miller, NSI Fracturing

1355 to 1725

Palomino D-E

Best Practices In Shale-Core Testing

Moderator: Christopher Clarkson, University of Calgary

Panelists: Amanda Bustin, University of British Columbia; Robert C. Hartman, Weatherford; John Keller, TerraTek; Carl Sondergeld, University of Oklahoma

This panel session addresses the latest techniques for shale-property derivation from core analysis and discusses inter-laboratory comparisons.

1355 to 1725

Palomino A-C

Unconventional Gas Case Studies: Technologies

Session Chairpersons: John Cockbill, Trident Exploration; Joanne McNichol, J.L. McNichol Consulting

The application of new and existing technologies is critical to discovering and exploiting unconventional gas reservoirs. From resource assessments and modeling to geomechanics, drilling and well stimulation, technology is the key to unlocking unconventional gas resources. Case studies illustrating the application of technological solutions to unconventional gas problems are presented.

1355 137795 Unconventional Resource Assessment of the Montney Formation in Alberta • S.D.A. Anderson, C.D. Rokosh, A.P. Beaton, M. Berhane, J. Pawlowicz, Energy Resources Conservation Board
1425 137755 Modeling Well Performance Data From Overpressured Shale Gas Reservoirs • J.M. Thompson, M. Nobakht, D.M. Anderson, Fekete Associates
1455 133647 Systematic Team Approach to Product Development Delivers Massive Performance Improvements in the Horn River Shale Gas Play • S.P. Barton, J.R. Lockley, A.M. MacLeod, NOV Downhole
1525   Coffee Break
1555 137413 Mapping Key Reservoir Properties Along Horizontal Shale Gas Wells • S. Khalid, K. Faurschou, T. Gorchynski, X. Zhao, Schlumberger; F.C. Marechal, Quicksilver Resources
1625 137317 Well Production Challenges and Solutions in a Mature, Very Low-Pressure Coalbed Methane Reservoir • V.U. Okotie, R.L. Moore, BP
1655 137497 A Fully-Coupled Geomechanics and Flow Model for Hydraulic Fracturing and Reservoir Engineering Applications • S. Charoenwongsa, H. Kazemi, J.L. Miskimins, P. Fakcharoenphol, Colorado School of Mines

1355 to 1725

Arabian

Thermal Recovery Processes

Session Chairpersons: Raj Rajan, Alberta Innovates; Luis Romualdez, Devon

Papers discuss SAGD instrumentation, dynamic and static modeling, handling of bottom water zones in SAGD, and screening the SAGD process.

1355 137427 Fully-Coupled Wellbore Design and Optimization for Thermal Operations • A. Kumar, V. Oballa, C.C. Card, Computer Modelling Group
1425 137269 Non-Condensable Gas Distribution in SAGD Chamber • J. Yuan, Osum Oil Sands; J.X. Chen, G. Pierce, B. Wiwchar, H. Golbeck, X. Wang, G. Beaulieu, S. Cameron, Alberta Innovates
1455 137435 Geostatistical Modeling and Numerical Simulation of the SAGD Process: Case Study of an Athabasca Reservoir With Top Water and Gas Thief Zones • X. Bao, Z. Chen, Y. Wei, J. Sun, C.C. Dong, H. Deng, Y. Song, University of Calgary
1525   Coffee Break
1555 137604 An Analytical Model to Predict Cumulative Steam Oil Ratio (CSOR) in Thermal Recovery SAGD Process • K. Miura, Waseda University; J. Wang, Japan Canada Oil Sands
1625 134291 Improve Heavy Oil Recovery by Separated-Zones Horizontal Well Steam Stimulation • L. Zhong, Northeast Petroleum University; S. Zhang, F. Wu, B. Lang, H. Liu, Liahohe Oilfield; T. Liu, S. Liu, Daqing Oil Field; W. Gao, Great Wall Drilling

1355 to 1725

Palomino F

Arctic Gas Hydrates: Reservoir Characterization And Production

Session Chairpersons: Mehran Pooladi-Darvish, Fekete Associates; David Schoderbek, ConocoPhillips

Gas hydrates are ice-like solids composed of water and natural gas, most commonly methane. Gas hydrates represent a potentially vast untapped source of technically recoverable natural gas. This session presents recent research and development to clarify the production potential of gas hydrates in arctic terrestrial reservoirs, and specifically, at the Mallik site in Canada’s Mackenzie Delta. Also described is the adaptation and application of conventional seismic processing and data interpretation techniques to the detection and quantification of in-place gas hydrate amounts.

1355 137499 Towards Seismic Detection and Characterization of Gas Hydrate Accumulations in Permafrost Environment: An Example From the Mallik Gas Hydrate Field, NWT, Canada • G. Bellefleur, M. Riedel, J. Huang, Geological Survey of Canada; B. Milkereit, University of Toronto; T. Brent, Geological Survey of Canada
1425 138112 Fundamentals of Methane Hydrate Decomposition • J.A. Ripmeester, S. Alireza, B. Hosseini, P. Englezos, National Research Council; S. Alavi, University of British Columbia
1455 137047 Behavior of Depressurization in Type III Hydrate Reservoirs • A. Shahbazi, M. Pooladi-Darvish, University of Calgary
1525   Coffee Break
1555 137667 Natural Gas Hydrates: Development and Test of Innovative Methods for Gas Production From Hydrate-Bearing Sediments • J.M. Schicks, E. Spangenberg, B. Steinhauer, J. Klump, R. Giese, J. Erzinger, Helmholtz Centre Potsdam German Research Centre for Geosciences; M. Haeckel, N. Bigalke, J-P. Savy, E. Kossel, C. Deusner, K. Wallmann, Leibniz Institute of Marine Sciences
1625 137610 Analytical Solution for Gas Production From Tilted Gas Hydrate Reservoir • S. Tabatabaie, M. Pooladi-Darvish, University of Calgary
1655 137439 Numerical Study of Gas Evolution and Transport Behaviors in Natural Gas Hydrate Reservoirs • M. Uddin, Alberta Innovates; F. Wright, Natural Resources Canada; D.A. Coombe, Computer Modelling Group

1355 to 1725

Palomino G-H

Reserves And Economics

Session Chairpersons: Michael Adams, Talisman Energy; Daniel Diluzio, Shell

Unconventional hydrocarbon resources in-place are very large but what is critical to companies and investors is the volume that can be recovered with an acceptable return on investment (reserves). This session presents evolving methodologies to classify reserves, estimate production performance, and improve the economics of developing these opportunities.
1355 138165 Analysis of Exploration Expenditure for Unconventional Gas: How Investing in Exploration Would Improve Reserves and Production • L. Virine, Ziff Energy
1425 138155 Application of the "Continuous Estimation of Ultimate Recovery" Methodology to Estimate Reserves in Unconventional Reservoirs • S.M. Currie, Devon; D. Ilk, T.A. Blasingame, Texas A&M University; D. Symmons, Consultant
1455 137748 An Unconventional Rate Decline Approach for Tight and Fracture-Dominated Gas Wells • A.N. Duong, ConocoPhillips
1525   Coffee Break
1555 138134 Investigating the Expected Long-Term Production Performance of Shale Reservoirs • G.D. Vassilellis, C. Li, R.J.H. Seager, Gaffney, Cline & Associates; D. Moos, GeoMechanics International
1625 137409 Evaluating Unconventional Reservoirs: The Questions We Need to Answer • D.A. Russum, AJM Petroleum Consultants
1655 137483 Steam and Glean: Planning to Learn in a Potential World-Class Heavy Oil Project • C.W. Bynum, Decision Strategies; M.F. Weller, Madagascar Oil; C.D. McManus, W.J. Haskett, Decision Strategies

1355 to 1725

Mustang

Solvent And Miscible Gas Injection

Session Chairpersons: Bradley Brice, BP; David Law, Schlumberger

This session continues the discussions on EOR methodologies with an emphasis on utilizing solvent and gas injection technologies.
1355 137440 Hot Solvent Injection for Heavy Oil/Bitumen Recovery: An Experimental Investigation • V. Pathak, T. Babadagli, University of Alberta; N.R. Edmunds, Laricina Energy
1425 137721 Numerical Simulation of Solvent Drainage Process • A.H. Wong, N.R. Edmunds, Laricina Energy
1455 134613 The Potential Applications in Heavy Oil EOR With the Nanoparticle and Surfactant Stabilized Solvent-Based Emulsion • F. Qiu, Texas A&M University
1525   Coffee Break
1555 138186 Experimental Study of Capillary Effect in CO2 Solvent Extraction Process for Oil Sands • M. Rabiei Faradonbeh, T.G. Harding, M. Dong, J. Abedi, University of Calgary
1625 136758 Experimental Study of Solvent-Based Emulsion Injection to Enhance Heavy Oil Recovery in Alaska North Slope Area • F. Qiu, D.D. Mamora, Texas A&M University
1655 137728 Assessment of CO2 Flooding Potential for Bakken Formation, Saskatchewan • X. Wang, P. Luo, V. Er, S.S. Huang, Saskatchewan Research Council

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