Technical Program

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First Successful Tight Gas Reservoir Completion and Fracture Stimulationin Sarah Formation, Rub Al-Khali Empty Quarter of Saudi Arabia
R. H. Bu-Khamseen, A. Khakimov, Lukoil; L. Sierra, , D. A. Young, M. Machala, Halliburton

Well Test Analysis in Naturally Fractured Gas Condensate Reservoirs Below Dew Point Pressure  
A. M. Al-Baqawi, B. H. Al-Malki, Saudi Aramco

Optimising Micro-emulsion / Surfactant Packages for Shale and Tight Gas Reservoirs 
R. D. Rickman, O. A. Jaripatke, Halliburton

Stimulating a Khuff Gas Well with Smart Fluid Placement 
F. Garzon, J. R. Amorocho, M. Al-Harbi, N. S. Al-Shammari, A. Al-Ruwaished, M. Ayub, Saudi Aramco; W. Kharrat, V. Burgrov, J. Jacobsen, G. Brown, V. Noya, Schlumberger

Long-lasting Experience in Environmental Protection During Sour Gas Reservoir Exploitation 
L. Hrncevic, K. Simon, Z. Kristafor, M. Malnar, University of Zagreb

Anti-Corrosion Technology in Deep Gas Well with CO2
H. Liu, PetroChina Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration and Development; C. Gao, Daqing Oilfield Limited

New High Density Fracturing Fluid to Stimulate a High Pressure & High Temperature Tight Gas Sandstone Producer Formation in Saudi Arabia
L. Sierra, Halliburton

Proppant Fracturing for Ultra-high Pressure Deep Gas Reservoir
Y. Wang, F. Zhang, X. Cheng,J. Peng, Y. Li, M. Che, Petrochina

Field Application of Applying the Best Practice in Proppant Fracturing Shaly Sand Formation
D. Johnson, S. Zaki, A. Mendez, R. Kuchinski, M. A. Amer, Weatherford

Field Trials of a Novel Fiber Laden Self Diverting Acid System for Carbonates in Saudi Arabia 
L. J. Jairo, A. Malik, R. N. G. Walter, S. Ricardo, Saudi Aramco; B. Tomislav, M. G. Nihat, Schlumberger

Productivity Impact from Geochemical Degradation of Hydraulic Fractures
J. D. Weaver, R. D. Rickman, Halliburton

Deep Basin Gas in Ordos Basin, China: Implications for Central Saudi Arabia
Y. Hu, M. S. Al-Zahrani, Saudi Aramco

A New Exploration Play for Saudi Arabia, the Rhuddanian (Lower Qusaiba) Sandstone 
S. Hayton, C. J. Heine, B.E. Gratto, E. Sherba, Saudi Aramco; Z. Shenggen, W. Shicheng, Sino Saudi Gas

Rock Physical Properties Computed from Digital Core and Cuttings with Applications to Deep Gas Exploration and Development
G. G. Li, E. Diaz, A. M. Nur, Ingrain Incorporated

Optimized Practices Followed in Testing & Completion of Deep Jurassic Exploratory wells of KOC
S. Packirisamy, H. Al-Bader, J. R. Singh, H. E. Al-Bader, Kuwait Oil Company

A Completions Road Map to Shale Play Development – A Review of Successful Approach Towards Shale Play Stimulation in the Last Two Decades
O. A. Jaripatke, B. Grieser, K. Chong, Halliburton

Three Different Methods of Mapping the Characteristics of Induced Fractures Related to Both Hydraulic Frac and Production as Measured With Microseismic Array Technology from Observation Wells, Treatment Wells and in a Permanent Setting
N. Brooks, G. Gaston, J. Rangel, Weatherford

Hydraulic Fracturing under Extreme HPHT Conditions: Successful Application of a New Synthetic Fluid in South Texas Gas Wells
G.P. Funkhouser, J. Holtsclaw, Halliburton; J. Blevins, El Paso E&P

Strategic Development of Deep Gas Sandstone Reservoir in Saudi Arabia
M. Tiss, M. Dhamen, J. Melvin, J. R. Amorocho Perez, Saudi Aramco

Estimation of Production Potential and Reserves of Jauf Gas Reservoir of Bahrain Field 
E. M. Alowainati, A. E. Al-Muftah, K. Kumar, C. R. Murty, BAPCO

New Generation of MWD, LWD and Image Logging Opens New Possibilities for Data Acquisition and Evaluation in Deep Gas Reservoirs
E. C. Malcore, H. Qutob, R. Kuchinski, Weatherford

Simulating Model to Reduce Detrimental Acidising in Tabnak Gas Field
M. Farrokhrouz, National Iranian Oil Company; M. Asef, Tarbiat Moallem University

Tight Gas Exploration in Saudi Arabia 
S. Hayton, C. J. Heine, B. E. Gratto, Saudi Aramco

Integration of Conventional Logs, Core, Borehole Images, and 3D Seismic, a Rule of Geological Modeling in Tight Clastics Gas Deep Reservoirs, Oman
A. Farag, H. Al Hasani, S. Al Mughairy Petroleum Development Oman; R. H. Al Lawatia, Schlumberger

Deep Gas Potential of Onshore Bahrain Field
M. N. Bugti, W. Gaviria, S. L. Nimmagadda, Schlumberger; A. N. Mukhtar, BAPCO

Successful HPHT Application of Potassium Formate/Manganese Tetra-Oxide Fluid Helps Improve Drilling Characteristics and Imaging Log Quality
M. J. Al-Saeedi, B. Al-Khayyat, D. Al-Enezi, A. Aslan, J. Luzardo, Kuwait Oil Company; C. Carrera, Halliburton

Managed Pressure Drilling in Rub Al-Khali Empty Desert: Case Study Sarah-Qasim Formations
J. Ekpe, A. Kompantsev, J. Al-Thuwaini, R. Bu-Khamseen, M. Emad, Y. Belousov, Lukoil Saudi Arabia Energy

Doubling the Middle East’s largest HPHT Rig Fleet – Case History of the Start-up of Six New 3000 HP Rigs in Kuwait
M. J. Al-Saeedi, F. A. Al-Fayez, D. Al-Enezi, M. N. A. Al-Mudhaf, Kuwait Oil Company; D. C. McKinnell, Total

A Review of the Impact of the Use of Formate Brines on the Economics of Deep Gas Field Development Projects
J.D. Downs, Cabot Specialty Fluids

Utilising Mechanical Earth Modeling Improves Drilling Efficiency in Deep Gas Drilling Operation 
A. Moazzeni, M. Nabaei, A. Shadravan, Islamic Azad University; K. Shahbazi, Petroleum University of Technology

Discrete Element Simulation of Induced Damaged Zones in Perforation of Deep Gas Reservoirs
M. S. Asadi, M. Sarmadivaleh, A. Nabipour, J. Sabogal, V. Rasouli, Curtin University of Technology

Uncertainty Analysis in Unconfined Rock Compressive Strength Prediction
M. Nabaei, K. Shahbazi, Petroleum University of Technology; A. Shadravan, Islamic Azad University

Successful Application of UBD/MPD Technologies for Reservoir Characterization and Drilling Performance Improvement in Deep Gas Formations - Saudi Arabia
Q. Jiang, Sino Saudi Gas; W. Wu, P. Viera, B. Russell, Weatherford

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Overcoming the Cementing Challenges in Deep Gas Environment
K. Ravi, R. P. Darbe, Halliburton

A Step Towards Improved Permeability Modelling in a Saudi Arabian Deep Gas Reservoir through Including Permeability Measurement Uncertainties
D. Forsyth, Saudi Aramco

The Role of Resistivity Image Logs in Deep Natural Gas Reservoirs
R. Kuchinski, P. Kalathingal, Weatherford

Can Rock and Fluid Characteristics Effect the Critical Gas Condensate Saturation (CCS), and Gas Condensate Relative Permeability?
M. Al-Honi, Waha Oil Company; A. Y. Zekri, United Arab Emirates University

Thermomagnetic Analyses of the Permeability Controlling Minerals in Red and White Sandstones in Deep Tight Gas Reservoirs: Implications for Downhole Measurements
A. Ali, Heriot-Watt University.; D. K. Potter, University of Alberta

Integration of NMR and Conventional Logs Data to Enhance the Accuracy of Porosity Calculation in Low Porosity/Low Permeability Gas Reservoirs-A Case Study of Sichuan Basin, China
L. Xiao, Z. Mao, China University of Petroleum, Z. Wang, Y. Jin, Southwest Oil and Gas Field Company, PetroChina

Fluid Contacts Determination in Tight Gas Reservoirs; Formation "B" Case Study
I. A. Abd El Moula, S. A. Al-hasani, S. Jahwari, Petroleum Development Oman

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Managed Pressure Drilling, the Impact of Correctly Applying the Technology and the Results Obtained after Drilling an Exploratory Well in a Deep Gas Reservoir of Saudi Arabia
J. Al-Thuwaini and M. Emad, Luksar; I. Ketabchi, F. Torres, R. Russell. M. Arnone, Weatherford

Development and Optimisation of 12" PDC Bit for Powered Rotary Steerable Systems in Deep Gas Drilling in Saudi Arabia
S. Al Reda, A. Kubaisi, K. Nawaz, Saudi Aramco; M. F. Jamil, O. A. Alvarez, B. E. Qattawi ,Halliburton; J. K. Verma, S. Ganda, Schlumberger

Formation Damage Caused by Aqueous Phase Trapping in Gas Reservoirs
A. M. Paiaman, National Iranian Oil Company; M. Masihi, Sharif University of Technology; J. Moghadasi, Petroleum University of Technology

Deep Sour Gas Reservoir Development and Challenges
A. Abed, M. El Gohary, A. Abu Snaineh, M. Guettat, M. Ahmad, J. Lozano, M. Al Reyami, ADCO

Cement Considerations for Tight Gas Completions
R.P. Darbe, K. Ravi, Halliburton

Effective Ways to Avoid Barite Sag and Technologies to Predict Sag in HPHT and Deviated Wells
M. Amighi, K. Shahbazi, Petroleum University of Technology Iran

Tight Ultra-Deep Gas Field Production Optimisation-Development Optimisation and CO2 Enhanced Gas Recovery Potential of the Schoenkirchen Uebertief Gas Field, Austria   
S. Secklehner, G. Arzmüller, T. Clemens, OMV

Jurassic Tight Carbonate Gas Fields of North Kuwait : Exploration to Early Development
A. J. Al-Eidan, S. R. Narahari, M. Al-Awadi, N. H. Al-Ajmi, C. Pattnaik, K. Al-Ateeqi, M. M. Al-Houli, V. K. Kidambi, Kuwait Oil Company; T. De Keyser KOC-Schlumberger

Karan Field: Overcoming Drilling Challenges in Highly Fractured HP/HT Formations 
M. A. Al-Ghamdi, Z. Baggal, A. Assiry, E. Omini, Saudi Aramco

How to Define a New Higher Strength Drill Pipe Maximising Safety and Performance in Sour Service Environments?
A. Sevignon, K. El Bachiri, A. Gateaud, V. Flores, VAM Drilling; H. Marchebois, CEV Research Center

Breaking Through PDC Bit Technology Used in Saudi Arabia Deep Gas Wells to Significantly Reduce Drilling Time
O. A. Alvarez, F. Jamil, B. Qattawi, Halliburton; A. O. Olorode, Saudi Aramco

Finite Element Simulation of Down-Hole Stresses in Deep Gas Wells Cements
A. Nabipour, M. Sarmadivaleh, Curtin University of Technology; B. Joodi, National Iranian Oil Company

Oman, 2 7/8" Velocity Strings in Deep and Tight Gas Wells
F. Muselhi, A. Al Manji, P. Goedemoed, Petroleum Development Oman

Successful Deployment of Multistage Fracturing Systems in Multilayered Tight Gas Carbonate Formations in Saudi Arabia
H. H. Al-Jubran, Saudi Aramco, S. Wilson, Schlumberger, B. B. Johnston, Packers Plus

A Systematic Approach to Integration of Upper and Lower Completion Strategy for Deep, Gas Applications
R. C. Jones, Weatherford

New 9 7/8” HPHT Permanent Packer With New Back-Up System Provides North Sea Operator with Effective Solution for Damaged or Worn Casing
T. E. Robb, E. Valentine, Halliburton

Combined Capillary Pressure and Resistivity Index Measurements in Tight Gas Sands Using Vapor Desorption Method
M. Dernaika, Weatherford

Understanding Fractures through Seismic Data: North Kuwait Case Study
S. R. Narhari, A. Al-Kandari, V. K. Kidambi, S. Al-Ashwak, B. Al-Qadeeri, C. Pattnaik, Kuwait Oil Company

New Technique for Calculation of Gas Condensate Well Deliverability
S. Gerami,, National Iranian Oil Company; A. S. Boogar, M. Masihi, Sharif University of Technology

Saturation Calculation in Volcanic Reservoirs--A Case Study for Haer Jin in PetroChina Jilin Oilfield
X. Yang, China University of Petroleum , D. Zhang, PetroChina