Technical Programme - Tuesday, 1 March

08:30 to 10:30

Auditorium

Technical Session 1: Bits and Coring

Session Chairpersons: Dan Scott, Baker Hughes; Marcel Boucher, National Oilwell Varco

0830

140133

Surface Hole Casing While Drilling— a Review of Five Years Experience in Gabon, West Africa
B. Askew, A. Phillips and J.H. Wingate, Baker Hughes

Maximizing Core Recovery in Lower Tertiary through Drilling Optimization Service and Intelligent Core Bit Design
P. Guarisco and J. Meyer, Petrobras; R. Mathur, I. Thomson, J. Robichaux, C. Young and E. Luna, Baker Hughes

Cutting Carbonates — New Technology Delivers Step Changes in Bit Performance
R.W. Weeden, S. Williams, F. Lugo and P. Gaduan, NOV

Extension of Gauge Length to Reduce Vibrations and Improve Drilling Performance
G.F. Smyth, A.M. Evans, J. Babb and N. Bolivar, Hibernia

1030-1100

1100-1245

1330-1400

08:30 to 10:30

Room F003

Technical Session 2: Deepwater 1

Session Chairpersons: Roy Marker, Statoil; Han J Tiebout, SBM Offshore

Kick Tolerance Misconceptions and Consequences to Well Design
H. Santos, E. Catak and S. Valluri, Safekick

Effective BHA Design and Vibration Modelling for Improving the Quality of Sonic Measurements
C. Chatar and M. Blyth, Schlumberger

A Historical Review of Drill Pipe Capabilities and the Triggers for Change
T.M. Redlinger and J. McCormick, Weatherford

Dynamic Aspects Governing Cement Plug Placement in Deepwater Wells
P.E. Aranha, C.R. Miranda, J.V.M. Magalhães, G. Campos and A.L. Martins, Petrobras; A. Braghini and M.F. Naccache, PUC-Rio

1030-1100

1100-1245

1330-1400

08:30 to 10:30

Room F005

Technical Session 3: Tubular 1

Session Chairpersons: Thomas Gee, Weatherford International; Michael Jellison, NOV Grant Prideco

Fatigue-Based Tubular Connection Performance for a CSS Operation
S.-Y. Hsu and K.H. Searles, ExxonMobil; A.W. Aylor, Imperial Oil Resources

Application of a New Method for Predicting Down Hole Loading of Tubulars during Expansion
M.E. Evans and J.R. Setterberg, Weatherford

Intergranular Cracking of Oil Field Tubular Components Resulting from the Tempering Process
S. Koneti, S. Gokhale and T. Wadsworth, TH Hill Associates

Breakout Torque: Hypothesis, Investigation, and Evaluation
J.N. Brock, A. Muradov, S.S. Youngson and C. Brooks, NOV; M.L. Payne, BP

1030-1100

1100-1245

1330-1400

14:00 to 17:30

Auditorium

Technical Session 4: Completion Technology and Field Development

Session Chairpersons: Abdulla I. Al-Kubaisy, Saudi Aramco; Colin Morris, Shell International

High Performance Wellbore Departure and Drilling System for Accessing New Target
C. Dewey, S. Swadi, S. Alsup and P. Desai, Smith Services

Case History:  Lessons Learned From Retrieval of Coiled Tubing Stuck by Massive Hydrate Plug When Well Testing in an Ultra-Deep Water Gas Well in Mexico
V.V. Arrieta, A.O. Torralba, P.C. Hernandez and E.R.R. García, PEMEX; C.T. Maia and M. Guajardo, Halliburton

Merging Multilateral and Casing Exit Technologies to Increase Wellbore Junction Reliability by Reducing Rig and Openhole Exposure Times
C. Guidry, C. Pleasants and J. Sheehan, Baker Hughes

1530-1600

Coffee Break and Knowledge Sharing ePoster Session 3

A Cost-Effective Alternative Method of Deploying Perforating Devices in High-Angle Wells
R. Hord, Quicksilver Resourses; T. Scott, F. Weeks and M. Budde, Weatherford

Passive Inflow Control Devices and Swellable Packers Control Water Production in Fractured Carbonate Reservoir: A Comparison with Slotted Liner Completions
K.S. Youl, H. Harkomoyo and W. Suhana, KODECO; R. Regulacion and T. Jorgensen, Halliburton

Challenging Multilateral and Completion Design for a Deepwater Well in Italy: Decision Support through Risk Analysis
C. Repetto, C. Sanasi, S. Di Vincenzo, C. Cordeddu, G. Ricci Maccarini and M. Tufo, ENI; J. Michelez and N. Rossi, Altran Consultancy

14:00 to 17:30

Room F003

Technical Session 5: Drilling Automation

Session Chairpersons: David Reid, National Oilwell Varco; Mario Zamora, M-I SWACO

Real-Time Optimization of Drilling Parameters by Autonomous Empirical Methods
W.L. Koederitz and W.E. Johnson, NOV

FMECA and Commissioning ―Guidelines to Effectively Deliver Technology and Systems for Successful Drilling Automation
J. de Wardt, DE WARDT AND COMPANY; T. Moore, SwRI; A. McKenzie, NOV

Continuous Motion Rig ― A Detailed Study of a 750 Ton Capacity, 3600 m/hr Trip Speed Rig
M. Grinrød and H. Krohn, West Drilling Products

1530-1600

Increased Rate of Penetration through Automation
J. Dunlop, R. Isangulov, W.D. Aldred, H. Arismendi Sanchez, J. L. Sanchez Flores, J. Alarcon Herdoiza, J. Belaskie and J.C. Luppens, Schlumberger

Interoperability: An Enabler for Drilling Automation and a Driver for Innovation
A. Sadlier and M. Laing, Baker Hughes

Development of an Automated System for the Rapid Detection of Drilling Anomalies using Standpipe and Discharge Pressure
D. Reitsma, @balance

1730-1900

14:00 to 15:30

Room F005

Technical Session 6a: HSE

Session Chairpersons: John Karish, Ensco plc; Colin Morris, Shell International

Psychological effect on HSE behaviour- New initiative from a Drilling Team
M. Al-Mehailani, K. Al-Hindi, A. Gohain, S. Muqeem, S. Akhtar and A. Al-Rakdan,Kuwait Oil Company

Reducing Safety Incidents by Lifting Single Joints of Drill Pipe with a New Design of Elevator
A. Law and J. Turnbull, BP; T. Redlinger, M. Frilot and G. Brady, Weatherford

Can Safety Improvement Increase Drilling Efficiency?
D. Pavel, S. Boutalbi and B. Grayson, Weatherford

1530-1600

16:00 to 17:30

Room F005

Technical Session 6b: Case Studies

Session Chairpersons: John L. Thorogood, Drilling Global Consultant; Rolv Rommetveit, eDrilling Solutions

Case History of Innovative Plug and Abandonment Equipment and Processes for Enhanced Safety and Significant Cost Savings
D. Olstad and J. McCormick, Weatherford

The Successful Evolution of an LWD Rotary Steerable System for Air Drilling
C. Hartley, D. Weisbeck, S. Robert and M. Smith, Weatherford

An Aggressive Approach to Reducing Failure-Driven Non-Productive Time in Onshore Drilling Operations: Expanding the Quality Program
J. Everage, S. Altizer, J. Veloz, T H Hill Associates; F. Kellow, Devon Energy

1730-1900