Technical Program

Wednesday, 26 February, 0900–1200

Salon B

Well Stimulation: Fluids and Materials I

Session Chairperson(s): Leonard Kalfayan, Hess Corporation; Michael Economides, University of Houston

This is the first of two sessions presenting new and unique fluid systems and additives developed to enhance matrix and fracture stimulation response through a variety of creative mechanisms.

0900

168180

Optimizing Surfactant Additives for Enhanced Well Stimulation in Bakken Shale Formation
S. Morsy, Texas Tech University; M. Zhou, K.S. Lant, J.L. Cutler, Baker Hughes; P.J. Shuler, ChemEOR; H. Sun, Q. Qu, Baker Hughes

0925

168214

Effects of Alternative Water Sources on Formation and Proppant Pack Damage Reduction Properties of Near-Residue-Free Fracturing Fluid
A. Russell, D. Singh, R. Henry, Halliburton

0950

168204

Environmentally Responsible, Catalytic Breakers for Alkaline, High-Temperature Fracturing Fluids
S. Gunawan, C.D. Armstrong, Q. Qu, Baker Hughes

1015

168192

A New Generation of Efficient Fracturing Fluids for High TDS Applications
M. Asadi, G.H. Monreal, FTS International

1040

168161

Experimental Determination of the Effect of Pressure on Fluid Loss for Several Fracturing Fluids
J. Sanchez Reyes, R.D. Hutchins, M.D. Parris, Schlumberger

1105

168179

Development of Polyglycolic and Polyactic Acid Fluid Loss Control Materials for Fracturing Fluids
N. Morita, K. Yoshimura, H. Matsui, Waseda University

1130

168145

Evaluation of Environmentally Friendly Chelating Agents for Applications in the Oil and Gas Industry
C.A. De Wolf, E.R. Bang, A.J. Bouwman, W. Braun, E. De Oliveira, AkzoNobel; H.A. Nasr-El-Din, Texas A&M University

Salon A

Sand Control: Modeling and Laboratory Methods

Session Chairperson(s): William Norman, Chevron ETC; Mehmet Parlar, Schlumberger

This session will discuss modeling and laboratory aspects of various sand control techniques.

0900

168162

Accurate Sand Screen Erosion Prediction Using Computational Fluid Dynamics and Experiments
C.S. Mayer, ExxonMobil ; K. Beckers, Cornell University; A. Troshko, F.A. Tavarez, ExxonMobil

0925

168152

Particle Size Distribution Measurement Techniques and Their Relevance or Irrelevance to Sand Control Design
K. Zhang, Rice University; R.A. Chanpura, Schlumberger; S. Mondal, University of Texas at Austin; C. Wu, Rice University; M.M. Sharma, University of Texas at Austin; J.A. Ayoub, M. Parlar, Schlumberger

0950

168213

Interconnected Fiber Network to Prevent Gravel Washout in Water Injector Wells
S. Green, K. Vidma, I. Glaznev, M.K. Panga, Schlumberger

1015

168131

Three-Dimensional Modeling of Wellbore and Perforation Stability in Weak Sands
S.A. Alquwizani, M.M. Sharma, The University of Texas at Austin

1040

168207

Design Considerations and Qualification Testing of High Density Oil Based Screen Running Fluids for HP/HT Gas Wells
S.H. Hicking, L. Han, J. Twycross, S. El-Jamali, Norske Shell ; J. Green, I. Patey, Corex UK

1105

168149

Complex Completion Design and Inflow Prediction Enabled by Detailed Numerical Well Modeling
M.T. Byrne, L. Djayaprtapa, K. Watson, Senergy; B.J. Goodin, Vermilion Oil & Gas

1130

168202

Filtering Out More Information From Laboratory Screen and Gravel Pack Tests
C.C. Fischer, V.G. Constien, C. Vining, Constien & Associates

Ashland

Formation Damage Characterization

Session Chairperson(s): Pavel Bedrikovetsky, University of Adelaide; Allan Twynam, BP

This session discusses laboratory and field methods for characterizing formation damage in sandstones and carbonates, producers and injectors, and in matrix and fracturing operations.

0900

168191

Pressure Pulse Generated By Valve Closure: Can It Cause Damage?
A. Zazovsky, K.S. Zaki, W.D. Norman, Chevron ETC

0925

168144

External Filter Cake Buildup in Dynamic Filtration: An Overview of Mechanisms and Key Factors
A. Kalantariasl, P. Bedrikovetsky, A. Zeinijahromi, The University of Adelaide

0950

168216

Produced Water Re-Injection in a Deep Offshore Environment: Angola Block 17
R. Souilah, B. Brocart, A. Ourir, A. Onaisi, H. Pourpak, J. Ochi, H. Lescanne, Total E&P

1015

168135

Filtration in Frac-Packs and its Impact on Injector Performance
J. Hwang, M.M. Sharma, The University of Texas at Austin

1040

168172

Integrating Technology for Improving Recovery and Field Redevelopment in a Highly Heterogeneous Carbonate Reservoir
S. Gupta, A. Kumar, V. Verma, A. Pandey, R.K. Sinha, Schlumberger

1105

168173

The Impact of Kinetics Hydrate Inhibitors Within Produced Water on Water Injection/Disposal Wells
M.M. Jordan, T. Weathers, R. Jones, L. Sutherland, D. Giddings, Nalco

1130

168119

Deciphering Return Permeabilities
D. Li, R. Leonard, W. He, M-I SWACO

1400–1700

Salon B

Innovations in Well Stimulation: Case Histories

Session Chairperson(s): William Martch, Shell International E&P; Carl Montgomery, ConocoPhillips

This session provides a global perspective of various innovations in well stimulation technology which have been applied in challenging reservoir conditions.

1400

168129

Acid or Propped Fracturing in Deep Carbonates? Experiments and Field Results
T.L. De Oliveira, L.F. Neumann, C.T. Azevedo, Petrobras

1425

168167

Experience of Carbonate Acidizing in the Challenging Environment of the Volga-Urals Region of Russia
R.E. Kayumov, Schlumberger; A.E. Chikin, TNK-BP; A.S. Konchenko, A. Klyubin, A. Bairamov, O.V. Olennikova, Schlumberger

1450

168128

Matrix Acidizing Parque das Baleias’ Pre-Salt Fields: Experience and Simulation Approach
T.L. De Oliveira, D.N. Silva, Petrobras; T.D. dos Santos, F.G. dos Santos, T.L. Forti, Simworx

1515

168134

First Installation of Innovative Multilaterals Stimulation Technology in Carbonate Formation
T. Jorgensen, R. Freyer, Fishbones

1540

168176

Challenging the Economic Limit in Mature Fields by Hydraulic Fracturing Wet Producers
R.G. Rachid, A. Milne, M. Ramones, Schlumberger; J. Jimenez, Petroecuador; S.A. Ali, Schlumberger

1605

168206

Hybrid Matrix Acidizing Techniques Successfully Stimulate Geothermal Wells in Latin America
V.A. Exler, M. Quevedo, A. Milne, F. Tellez, Schlumberger; S. Cornejo, Federal Electricity Commission

1630

168137

Removal of Plugged Asphaltene by Earthquakes in a Reservoir
T. Uetani, INPEX ; T. Matsuoka, H. Honda, Kyoto University

Salon A

Sand Control: Case Histories

Session Chairperson(s): William Norman, Chevron ETC

This session will discuss case histories of various sand control techniques from around the the world.

1400

168125

Design, Qualification, and Installation of Openhole Gravel Packs in Highly Deviated Thin Pay Reservoirs: Noa Project, Offshore Israel
J.C. Healy, John C. Healy Jr Consulting; J.R. Sanford, ENI International Resources; C. Balderrama, K.J. Dufrene, Noble Energy; J.N. Fink, J.N. Fink, BP; D.F. Reeves, S. Doiron, Noble Energy

1425

168114

Case Study: Sand Management Evolution in Brown Field
L.D. Gonzalez, C. Curteis, M.E. Rivero Colmenares, Schlumberger; D. Amaleswaran, Petronas

1450

168215

Overcoming Wellbore Clean-Up Challenges in Deepwater Wells in West Africa
L. Quintero, G. Pietrangeli, T.A. Jones, S. Benaissa, Baker Hughes; C.A. Menezes, E. Aubry, J. Furgier, Total

1515

168143

Advancing Chemical Sand and Fines Control Using Zeta Potential Altering Chemistry By Using Advanced Placement Techniques
P. Singh, R.V. Petegem, Weatherford

1540

168211

Design and Successful Field Execution of Sand Control Completions in Naturally Fractured Reservoirs
T. Tahirov, R.D. Allam, J. Mason, A. Twynam, B. Tanilir, K. Sweeney, A. Bissoon, BP

1605

168178

An Innovative Approach for Sand Management With Downhole Validation
S.K. Subbiah, Schlumberger; A. De Groot, H. Graven, GDF SUEZ

1630

168209

Critical Sand Deposition Velocity in Horizontal Stratified Flow
R.J. Ibarra, Weatherford; R.S. Mohan, O. Shoham, University of Tulsa

Ashland

Formation Damage: New Development and Field Experiences I

Session Chairperson(s): Mahmoud Asadi, FTS International; Istvan Lakatos, University of Miskolc

Novel solutions of issues and problems related to formation damage are presented in this session. These issues cover water blockage, production analysis of shale, tight sand, coalbed methane, and fines migration.

1400

168140

The Time Dependent Permeability Damage Caused by Fracture Fluid
N. Bostrom, M.A. Chertov, M. Pagels, D.M. Willberg, A. Chertova, Schlumberger; M. Davis, Encana ; W. Zagorski, Range Resources

1425

168136

Using Water to Control Water in Underbalanced Drilling With Nitrogen
B. Guo, University of Louisiana at Lafayette; H. Zhang,  China University of Petroleum; Y. Feng, Louisiana State University

1450

168142

Production Analysis of Shale, Tight Sand and CBM: Challenges and Key Lessons
O.R. Ezewu, H. Menouar, M.Y. Soliman, Texas Tech University

1515

168156

Advanced Understanding of Matrix Stimulation Treatments Through In-Job and Post-Job Evaluation of Real-Time Downhole Measurements With Coiled Tubing: A Case Study
D. Ahmed, P. Ramondenc, F. Baez, Schlumberger

1540

168117

Well Damage Due to Reservoir Compaction: A Case History of the Mari-B Field, Offshore Israel
D.F. Reeves, S. Doiron, C. Balderrama, Noble Energy

1605

168150

Fines Migration in Oil and Gas Reservoirs: Quantification and Qualification Through Detailed Study
M.T. Byrne, E.A. Rojas, A. Gibb, R. Kandasamy, Senergy

1630

168169

Well Stimulation Using a Solid, Proppant-Sized, Paraffin Inhibitor to Reduce Costs and Increase Production for a South Texas, Eagle Ford Shale Oil Operator
S. Szymczak, D.V. Gupta, Baker Hughes; J.L. Romano, StrataGen Engineering; S. Bolton, W.H. Steiner, Baker Hughes

1600–1830

Oaklawn & Rosedown

Poster I

Session Chairperson(s): Moji Karimi, Weatherford

Poster sessions offer an interactive environment to promote valuable discussions.

168166

Reduced Models for Description of Invasion Zone Geomechanics
A.V. Seryakov, O.B. Bocharov, Baker Hughes

168186

Successful Treatment of a Green River Sandstone Formation Using a Novel Low-Polymer Crosslinked Fluid
M.U. Legemah, F.H. Debenedictis, N.T. Workneh, D.D. Smith, H. Sun, H.V. Le, Q. Qu, Baker Hughes; M. Moulton, Newfield Exploration

168115

Could Emulsified Friction Reducers Prevent Robust Friction Reduction?
M. Asadi, K. Tucker, FTS International

168160

The Water Blockage Effect on Desiccated Tight Gas Reservoir
W.J. Assiri, J.L. Miskimins, Colorado School of Mines

168124

A Novel Slow-Release Rheology Modifier for Well Treatment Fluids
L. Li, J. Zhou, H. Sun, Q. Qu, Baker Hughes

168146

The Effect of Core Dimensions on the Optimal Acid Flux in Carbonate Acidizing
K. Dong, X. Jin, A.D. Hill, D. Zhu, Texas A&M University

168151

Development of a Dynamic Model for Drilling Fluid’s Filtration: Implications to Prevent Formation Damage
M. Farahani, R. Soleimani, S. Jamshidi, Sharif University of Technology; S. Salehi, R. Kiran, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

168132

Invert Emulsion Acid for Carbonate Stimulation With Increased Wormhole Efficiency
W. Li, H.A. Oliveira, Halliburton

168185

Laboratory Evaluation of Formation Damage Impact of Drill-In Fluid Lubricants in a Low-Permeability Sandstone Gas Reservoir
P.I. Osode, Saudi Aramco; M. Otaibi, Colorado School of Mines; M.A. Bataweel, S.M. Al-Ammari, Saudi Aramco; R.E. Himes, Stim-Lab

168212

Maximizing the Efficiency of Micro-Emulsion Treatment in Sandstone Reservoirs: A Case Study
H. Almajid, Saudi Aramco