Technical Programme

Session 1: Unconventional Resources—Identification and Evaluation

Session Chairpersons: François-Michel Colomar, Beicip-Franlab - IFP Middle-East Consulting and Adrian Pearce, Total E&P

Room 1

0800

164345

Marcellus Shale Gas Asset Optimisation Driven by Technology Integration
P.S. Kaufman, G. Forrest, K. Atwood, K. Walker, K. Wutherich, D. Delozier, A. Perakis, S. Borchardt, K. Hauser, Schlumberger

0830

164254

Pore Systems in Shale-Gas and Shale-Liquids Plays
M. Rudnicki, Q.R. Passey, J. Kalbas, D.N. Awwiller, ExxonMobil Corporation

0900

164364

Unconventional Natural Gas Potential in Saudi Arabia
A. Sahin, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals

0930

164468

A New Gas Storage Model Including Capillary Condensation for Unconventional Shale Gas Reservoirs
D.T. Georgi, Baker Hughes

Alternates/Posters

164360

Understanding Reservoir Properties Through High-Definition Microresistivity Images in Horizontal Shale Oil Wells Drilled with OBM in China
H. Huijun, Schlumberger

164290

Quantification of Rock Porosity Changes Before and After Freezing
K. Ling, J. He, Z. Zeng, University of North Dakota

164406

Application of Bacterial Mat for Optimised Gas Hydrate Recovery at the Sea Surface
A. Dubey, A. Saxena, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies—India

164448

Modern Practices in Estimation of Explored Petroleum Resources in Sedimentary Basins Including CBM Fields
K.C. Dani, V.K. Baskaran, Mansarovar Energy Colombia Limited; S. Varyani, K. Kumar, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies

Session 2: Advanced Completion Systems

Session Chairpersons: Steve Dyer, Schlumberger and Abdulla Al-Rabah, Kuwait Oil Company

Room 2

0800

164416

Successful Expandable-Liner Hanger Installation in one of the World’s Longest Extended Reach Wells
M. Hood, T. McCright, M. Aly (Shafy), D. Giusti, Halliburton

0830

164147

New Generation Intelligent Completion System Integrates Down-Hole Control with Monitoring in Multi-Lateral Wells
K.S. Al-Mohanna, S. Jacob, L. Ma, Saudi Aramco; M. Shafiq, Schlumberger

0900

164373

Design and Development Considerations for 9-5/8 in. 10,000 psi, Large-Bore Subsurface Safety Valves
M. Davidson, Baker Hughes

0930

164348

Smart Well with Autonomous Inflow Control Valve Technology
V. Mathiesen, B. Werswick, H. Aakre, InflowControl

Alternates/Posters

164367

Liner Hangers Technology Advancement and Challenges
A.O. Mohamed, A.A. Al-Zuraigi, Baker Hughes

164144

Helical and Hybrid Passive Inflow Control Devices Characterisation Through Two-Phase Flow Loop Test
B.O. Lee, M. Alrabeh, Saudi Aramco; R. Vicario, P. Gavioli, G.A. Garcia, Baker Hughes

164374

Practical Aspects of Multistage Fracturing: Challenges, Solutions, and Performance
M.A. Alghazal, S.M. Al-Driweesh, Saudi Aramco; S. Wilson, Schlumberger; B.B. Johnston, Packers Plus Energy Services

164450

Lessons Learnt from Perforated Liner with Swell Packer Stuck in N. Azadegan Field
Y. Chengjin, Y. Kaicai, CNPCI (Iran); L. Rong, L. Zhiping, L. Wanjing, China University  Geosciences; L. Yansheng, Sinopec International

Session 3: Reservoir Modelling 1

Session Chairpersons: Adel Hussain Malallah, Kuwait University and Nawzad Khurshid, Occidental Oil & Gas

Room 3

0800

Keynote Speaker: Akhil Datta-Gupta, Regents Professor, Texas A&M University

0825

164187

Answer the Challenges of Upscaling a 900 Million-Cell Static Model to Dynamic Models—Greater Burgan Field, Kuwait
E.D. Ma, F.A. Abdulla, R.A. Al-Houti, L. Dashti, Kuwait Oil Company; Y. Wang, S.A. Ryzhov, F. Bouchet, Schlumberger

0850

164279

Improvement in Reservoir Understanding through Assisted History-Matching: The Case of a Pan-Reservoir Diagenesis Flow Baffle in a Polymer Flood Candidate
G. Riethmuller, Z.A. Mohamad, G. Stapel, S. Nijman, A.H. Abri, S. Mahruqi, W. Subhi, R. Mehdi, Petroleum Development Oman

0915

164199

Numerical Simulation of Polymer Augmented Waterflooding in Heterogeneous Reservoirs
T. Teklu, H. Kazemi, R. Graves, Colorado School of Mines; A. AlSumaiti, The Petroleum Institute

0940

164142

Uncertainty Quantification Workflow for Mature Oilfields: Combining Experimental Design Techniques and Different Response Surface Models
S. Jawwad Ahmed, R. Recham, ADNOC; A. Nozari, R. Schulze-riegert, S.U. Bughio, R. Bin Salem, SPT Group

Alternates/Posters

164312

Reservoir Connectivity Evaluation and Upscaled Model Screening Using Streamline Simulation
J.P. Fanjul, Repsol SA

164429

Designing a High Performance Computational Platform for Simulation of Giant Reservoir Models
E.M. Hayder, M. Baddourah, B. Harbi, F. Abouheit, A. Darrab, O. Hajjar, U. Nahdi, A. Zawawi, K. Zamil, Saudi Aramco

164420

Petrel Workflow for Adjusting Geomodel Properties for Simulation
D. Hoffman, M. Yousif, Tatweer Petroleum

Session 4: Field Development Optimisation

Session Chairpersons: Badria Ali AbdulRaheem, Kuwait Oil Company and Roxy Thawer, AAR Energy

Room 4

0800

164141

The Effect of Rock Properties on Remaining Oil Saturation in a Heterogeneous Carbonate Reservoir: Case Study, Giant Oilfield, Onshore Abu Dhabi
S. Serag El Din, M.Z. Kalam, ADCO, M. Dernaika, Ingrain

0830

164461

Illuminating the Reservoir: Magnetic Nanomappers
A.A. Al-Shehri, Saudi Aramco

0900

164216

Implementing Water Flood in the Greater Burgan Field, Kuwait: Improved Development Planning Through Pilot Testing and Field Appraisal Activities
A.A. Ameen, B.A. Abrahim, M. Al-Naqi, M.N. Al-Qattan, H.H. Al-Hashash, S. Rajan, N. Al-Enizi, S. Madhavan, A. Al-Qattan, Kuwait Oil Company; H. Kreutz, D. Brooks, AAR Energy

0930

164422

Optimal Development Strategies: Use of Optimisation Combined with Fast Semi-Analytical and Numerical Simulators
A. Alvi, R. Banerjee, N. Bolanos, P.G. Tilke, Schlumberger

Alternates/Posters

164327

Extending Marginal Field Life Through implementation of Hydraulic Fracturing
H.S. Al-Busaidi, Petroleum Development Oman

164223

A Field Trial to Assess Asphaltene Related Production Impairment—Marrat Reservoir, Magwa Field, Kuwait
A. Al-Qatan, V.S. Chimmalgi, H.H. Dashti, R. Haryono, F.A. Abdulla, J. Al-Humoud, Kuwait Oil Company; D.J. Bond, D.J. Bond and Associates Limited

164344

Rejuvenating a Mature Transition Zone Carbonate Waterflood Through Subsurface–Surface Integration: The Value of Combining Improved Subsurface Understanding While Managing Aging Facilities (Shuaiba, Sultanate of Oman)
M. van Koolwijk, A. Ghufaili, G.M. Warrlich, P.M. Goossens, M. Ogawa, A. Adhoobi, M.S. Al-Hajri, H. Armstrong, Petroleum Development Oman

Session 5: Production Management and Operations 1

Session Chairpersons: Donald Yeager, ExxonMobil and Mohammad Al-Jadi, Kuwait Oil Company

Room 5

0800

164237

Record Coiled Tubing Aided Reach and First Real-Time Logging with Tractor in Extended Reach Well
J.O. Arukhe, M. Dhufairi, S. Ghamdi, L. Duthie, K. Omairen, Saudi Aramco

0830

164170

Production Network Modelling Challenges in a Giant Carbonate Reservoir
S. Al-Sayari, S. Al-Nuimi, S. Misra, ADCO

0900

164301

Building a Large Scale Sustainable Integrated Asset Model for Greater Burgan
F. Ali, J. Al-Hamoud, D.S. Almater, M. Al-Naqi, R.M. Al-Wazzan, Kuwait Oil Company; R. Thawer, J. Joslin, AAR Energy

0930

164467

Inflow Profiling in Challenging Complex Deep Gas Environment
F.O. Osifo, Saudi Aramco; M.A. Bawazir, Z. Zaouali, M. Zeybek, Schlumberger

Alternates/Posters

164264

Challenges in Scale Inhibitor Treatments in Multilateral Complex Wells—A Production Engineering Perspective with Case Study
K. Baruah, N.M. Al-Otaibi, F.M. Al-Subaie, Saudi Aramco

164440

New Numerical and Analytical Models to Quantify the Near-Wellbore Damage due to Sulfur Deposition in Sour Gas Reservoirs
M.A. Mahmoud, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals

164297

Trial of Multiphase Flow Meters on Remote Well Head Towers
R.V. Challa, ZADCO

Session 6: HSE

Session Chairpersons: Mohammed Abdulgader, Saudi Aramco and Jane Alcock, Shell

Room 6

0800

Keynote Speaker: Roland L. Moreau, URC SSH&E Manager, ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company

0825

164430

Pursuing HSE Through Operational Excellence in Saudi Arabian Fields
A.S. Al-Kuait, Saudi Aramco

0850

164455

Safety Management System Excellence Journey
K. Al-Humaini, Saudi Aramco

0915

164197

Creating a Culture of Safety and Reliability in the Offshore World
T. Matthews, BST

0940

164407

Lightning on the Rise in Unsuspecting Places: The Storage Tank Protection Imperative
N. Mascarenas, Lightning Eliminators and Consultants Incorporated; M. Nambiar, Consilium Middle East

Alternates/Posters

164401

Initiatives to Improve Well Intervention Safety
K.I. Omairen, A. Kuait, M.A. Zubail, A. Bukhamseen, Saudi Aramco

164435

Air Quality Control Initiatives at Uthmaniyah Gas Plant
A. Al-Balawi, Saudi Aramco

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Session 7: Drilling and Operations Optimisation

Session Chairpersons: Mohammed Badri, Schlumberger and Michael Bittar, Halliburton

Room 1

1400

164365

Filling the Experience Gap in the Drilling Optimisation Continuous Improvement Cycle Through a Self-Learning Expert System
C.H. Kirby, A.G. Sadlier, C. Wood, Baker Hughes; M.L. Vinther, Verdande Technology AS

1430

164204

Field Specific KPI: An Innovative Approach to Drilling Performance Management
A.E. Weekse, M.A. Muqeem, A.A. Al-Hajji, K.K. Abouelnaaj, A.A. Al-Mumen, Saudi Aramco

1500

164215

A New Standard in Wireline Coring: Recovering Large Diameter Wireline Core Through Standard Drill Pipe and Custom Large Bore Jar
T.M. Farese, H. Ahmed, National Oilwell Varco; I.A. Adebiyi, Saudi Aramco

1530

164163

Outstanding Well Construction Industrialisation Bringing Tunu Field Production To New Perspectives
S. Oumer, TOTAL E&P

Alternates/Posters

164299

Thermally Stable Cutter Technology Advances PDC Performance in Hard and Abrasive Formations, Kuwait
A. Hussein, N.A. Al-Anezi, A.Q. Al-Sarraf, A.K. Dhabria, H.A. Baqer, Kuwait Oil Company; H. Maliekkal, O. Ghoneim, Y. Zhang, Smith Bits, a Schlumberger Company

164213

New Generation PDC Bits Set New Benchmarks in Carbonate Drilling, Resulting in Significant Performance Improvements and Cost Savings
A. Al-Hinaai, M. Cruz, M. Geraud, C. Ivers, I.K. Butt, Baker Hughes

164176

Successful Pilot Installation of Retrofit Gas Lift System Allows Resumed Production
A. Whittaker, Weatherford International; F. Rattray, Marathon Oil Company

164154

High-Torque RSS with Application Specific PDC Bit Establish New Field Footage Benchmark
K.A. Al-Saati, M.A. Qadmani, Al-Khafji Joint Operations; C.A. Hammoutene, A.W. Noureldin, M.M. Shaker, Schlumberger

Session 8: Unconventional Drilling Method

Session Chairpersons: Alasdair Shiach, Baker Hughes and Nazar Al-Tarif, Tatweer Petroleum

Room 2

1400

164366

Introducing an Innovative Solution for the Age-Old Drilling Problem of Wellbore Stability
C.H. Kirby, A.O. Mohamed, Baker Hughes; O. Alvares, M. Kah, Saudi Aramco

1430

164379

A New Pressure Testing for Low-Mobility Unconventional Formations: A Synthetic Case Study Based on Field Data
H. Hadibeik, C. Torres-Verdín, UT Austin; M.A. Proett, D. Chen, S. Eyuboglu, Halliburton

1500

164221

Industry’s First Hydro-Mechanical Surface Controlled System for Multiple Reamer Activation/Deactivation Increases Drilling Efficiency
B.T. Torvestad, H.M. Bjorneli, K. Torge, L. Andreassen, Schlumberger; S. Haavardstein, ConocoPhillips

1530

164386

Performance Evaluation of a Nano Silica Based Cement Slurry for Oil Well Cementing
M.K. Rahman, A.A. Al-Majed, S. Amer, A. Idrissu, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals; S.S. Jennings, S.M. Ammari, Saudi Arabian Oil Company

Alternates/Posters

164193

Innovative Rolling PDC Cutter Increases Drilling Efficiency Improving Bit Performance in Challenging Applications
Y. Zhang, R.N. Baker, Y. Burhan, J. Shi, C. Chen, Smith Bits, a Schlumberger Company

164319

Hybrid Drill Bit Combining Fixed-Cutter and Roller-Cone Elements Improves Drilling Performance in Challenging Application in the Western Desert
A. Ismail, S. Hussein, D. Eckstrom, M. Shawkat, Baker Hughes, O. Kamel, BJ Staal, A. El Shafy Ibrahim, Khalda Petroleum Company

164439

Dual Gradient Drilling Technology, Its Challenges and Advantages
A. Charan, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology

164222

Expanding the Operational Sidetracking Window Leads to Application Based Solutions
C. Dewey, P.C. Desai, Schlumberger

Session 9: Reservoir Management

Session Chairpersons: Benoit LOISEAU, Total E&P and Ali Al-Meshari, Saudi Aramco

Room 3

1400

Keynote Speaker: Egbert Imomoh, 2013 SPE President, Non-Executive Chairman and Co-Founder Afren

1425

164421

Integrated Water Management Strategies in a Giant Carbonate Field
M.A. Alghazal, Saudi Aramco

1450

164192

A Successful Deployment of LWD Technique for Water Shut-Off Application—Integrated Teamwork Approach Managed to Activate Horizontal Wells Economically
A.B. Al-Katheeri, M.M. Kenawy, M.H. Metwali, M.K. Bazuhair, ADCO

1515

164356

Integrated Workflow to Evaluate and Understand Well Performance in Multi-Layer Mature Gas Reservoirs: Bahrain Case Study
H. Al-Ghadhban, F. Kadhim, Tatweer Petroleum; M.M. Eisa, A. kumar, Z. Zaouali, H. Chaabouni, Schlumberger

1540

164337

Strategic Scope of Alternative Optimisation Methods in History Matching and Prediction Workflows
R. Schulze-Riegert, O. Pajonk, N. Kueck, F. Chataigner, SPT Group; J. Baffoe, I. Ajala, Technology University Clausthal;

Alternates/Posters

164246

Reservoir Compartmentalisation: “The Art of Data Integration Beyond the Pale of Fault Seal”
S. Alzaabi, ADNOC

164414

Vertical Cased Producers Outperform Horizontal Wells in a Complex Naturally Fractured Low Permeability Reservoir
D.R. Widjaja, S. Lyngra, F.A. Al-Ajmi, U.F. Al-Otaibi, A.H. Alhuthali, Saudi Aramco

164242

Next Generation Field Management for the Coupling and Optimisation of Multiple Reservoirs and Networks
H. ABBAS, S.Z. Jilani, Schlumberger Oilfield UK; B. Guyaguler, Chevron

Session 10: Chemical Applications for Oil and Gas Production

Session Chairpersons: Isa Janahi, BAPCO and Abdulla Al-Azmi, Kuwait Oil Company

Room 4

1400

164175

Successful Asphaltenes Cleanout Field Trial in On-Shore Abu Dhabi Oilfields
S. Misra, D. Abdallah,; S. Al-Nuimi,  ADCO

1430

164258

Selection of Commercial Kinetic Hydrate Inhibitors Using a New Crystal Growth Inhibition Approach Highlighting Major Differences Between Them
P. Glenat, Total

1500

164335

Enhancement of Heavy Oil Demulsification
A.J. Wiggett, Baker Hughes; T. Ricza, MOL

1530

164350

Effect of Water Fraction on Surfactant Stabilised Water-in-Oil Emulsion Flow Characteristics
M. Al-Yaari, I. Hussein, A. Al-Sarkhi, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals; M. Abbad, F. Chang, Schlumberger; B. Abu-Sharkh, IDEA International

Alternates/Posters

164452

Filter Cake Clean-up Using a New Acid System for HT/HP Applications
A.M. Al-Moajil, H.A. Nasr-El-Din, Texas A&M University

164287

Construction of Bulk Handling Facilities for Production Chemicals in S&EK, WK, and NK Areas
M.A. Awan, S.M. Al-Khaledi, Kuwait Oil Company

164233

Rock Dissolution of Egyptian Carbonate Reservoirs—An Experimental Approach
S.A. Shedid, British University in Egypt (BUE)

164376

Foamer Application for Sajaa Asset Gas Wells
B. Poulose, A.J. Wiggett, Baker Hughes; M. Al-Hamadi, Petrofac

Session 11: Productivity Enhancement 1

Session Chairpersons: Faisal Nughaimesh, Saudi Aramco and Mohamed Ahmed Nasr Eldin Mahmoud, King Fahad University

Room 5

1400

164453

Comprehensive Reservoir Assessment and Refracturing Improve Saudi Arabian Gas Well Deliverability
Z. Rahim, Saudi Aramco

1430

164409

Fracture Conductivity Improvement Using a New Proposed Methodology
L. Sierra, Halliburton

1500

164165

Unconventional Gas Stimulation by Creating Synthetic Sweetspot
A.R. Al-Nakhli, Saudi Aramco

1500

164273

New Insights into Surfactant System Designs to Increase Hydrocarbon Production
W.A. El Sherbeny, L. Quintero, M. Anwar, D. Moussa, Petrobel; D.A. Bakr, T.A. Jones, Baker Hughes

Alternates/Posters

164152

Sand Consolidation by Resin Injection in a Sandstone Reservoir in Saudi Arabia
A.A. Al-Mulhem, Saudi Aramco

Session 12: Measurements and Flow Assurance

Session Chairpersons: Mubarak Al-Mutaiti Al-Mutairi, Kuwait Oil Company and Saad Derweesh, Saudi Aramco

Room 6

1400

164211

Compatibility Analysis of Hydrate Inhibitors with Offshore Gas Pipeline FBE Internal Coating
B.A. Harbi, M. Dossary M. Espedal, Saudi Aramco

1430

164184

Asphaltene Precipitation From Crude Oils: How to Predict It and to Anticipate Treatment?
N. Passade-Boupat, H. Zhou, Total; M. Rondon Gonzalez, Total Petrochemicals France

1500

164442

Feasibility of a Nuclear-Free Multiphase Flow Meter Based on Combination of a Ultrasonic Doppler Velocity Sensor with a Venturi
S. Huang, C. Xie, C.P. Lenn, Schlumberger

1530

164443

From Empirical to Micro-scale Modelling of Multiphase Flow: Bridging the Gap of R&D
A.M. Al-Qahtani, A.S. Sultan, L. Hadhrami, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals

Alternates/Posters

164153

Custody Measurements Best Practices
K.A. Suwaidan, Kuwait Oil Company

164159

Results from First Campaign of Field Testing of Multiphase Flow Meters Conducted in Saudi Arabian Wet Gas-Condensate Producers
R.V. Rodriguez, J.A. Leal, S. Hussain, M. Atwi, A. Ruwaished, Saudi Aramco; F. Garzon, BP;

164275

Production Inside Gas Hydrates P&T Zone Using LDHI-AA Additives: A Very Promising Chemical Injection Option Against Hydrate Plugging Risk of Production Systems
P. Glenat, Total

164278

Evaluation of the Pressure Drop due to Multi-Phase Flow in Horizontal Pipes Using Fuzzy Logic and Neural Networks
M. Gadallah, M. Mahmoud, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals;

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Session 13: Geosteering

Session Chairpersons: Michael Bittar, Halliburton and Nezar Talhah, Saudi Aramco

Room 1

1645

164257

Successful Geosteering and ICD Completion in Flank Areas of Mauddud Carbonate, North Kuwait: Lessons Learned and Experiences Gained
S.R. Nair, H.B. Chetri, H.Z. Al-Ajmi, Kuwait Oil Company

1715

164282

Hydrocarbon Mobility Steering for Optimum Placement of a Power Water Injector above Tar Mats: A Case Study from a Light Oil Carbonate Reservoir in the Middle East
C.L. Saint, Baker Hughes; T.M. Glowig, Baker Hughes

1745

164238

Robust and Advanced Drilling Tools for Challenging Fields
S. Sonar, A. Purohit, V. Ganthade, Halliburton

1815

164220

Logging While Driiling Resistivity Images for Geosteering
M. Bazara, J. Maalouf, Schlumberger

Alternates/Posters

164188

High-Resolution LWD Resistivity Images for Carbonate Facies Identification and Geosteering
S. Mahiout, S.A. Morris, Baker Hughes

164194

Advanced FEA-Based Modelling System Successfully Reproduces and Solves RSS Hole Spiraling Issue
M. Al-Hebsi, T. Stephens, Y. Owodunni, Al Hosn Gas; O. El Amin, M.A. Mokhti, P. Le, V. Radhakrishnan, R. Boualleg, Schlumberger; Y. Shen, Smith Bits, a Schlumberger Company

164390

Heavy Oil Field Development Using Innovative Approach
M.A. Al-Sharafi, Schlumberger

164284

Steering with the Multifunction LWD Tool Achieves Optimum Results in High Structural Dip Uncertainty Field in Egypt
P. Swire, Y. Badr, East Zeit Oil Company; Z.J. Ramadan, T. Khattab, M.M. Siam, J.T. Dolan, E. Samir, A. Khattab, Schlumberger

Session 14: Reserves and Economics

Session Chairpersons: Hifaa Al-Bader, Kuwait Oil Company and Jamal Khunaifer, Saudi Aramco

Room 2

1645

164265

Reservoir Model Updating and Value of Information Using Probabilistic Economic Forecasting
H. Singh, S. Srinivasan, The University of Texas at Austin

1715

164136

Toward Efficient Oil Price Modelling: A Predictive Oil Price Behaviour based on Historical Data and its Projection to the Future
A.M. Al-Menhali, ADCO; N. Abou Sayed, O. Younas, H.A. Belhaj,  The Petroleum Institute; Z. El Mahmoud, GASCO

1745

164180

Unconventional Oil is Onset Risks for the Traditional Producers
E. Grushevenko, Energy Research Institute of Russian Academy of Science

1815

164426

Oil and Gas Project Cost Estimation by Using Gold Price Model (Gold Equivalency)
C. Nugraha, BPMIGAS

Alternates/Posters

164255

The Use of Two-Phase Compressibility Factors in Predicting Gas Condensate Performance
I. Arukhe, Saudi Aramco; W. Mason, Robert Gordon University

164463

Preparing for the Upcoming Challenges in Project Execution when the Next Market Boom Hits the Region
A. Carbery, Contax Partners

164296

Systematic Portfolio Analysis for Efficient Hydrocarbon Maturation
E.B. Zijlstra, Y.M. Aufi, Petroleum Development Oman

Session 15: Real-Time Management and Project Management

Session Chairpersons: Abdullatif A Omair, Saudi Aramco and Scott Bittner, Schlumberger

Room 3

1645

164291

Real-Time Management of E&P Data using GIS for Bahrain Field Monitoring
N.K. Puripanda, K. Kumar, V. Prasad, A. Al-Anaisi, C. Reddy, Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO)

1715

164151

Real-Time Log Prediction Using Horizontal Well Correlation in Geosteering Complex Reservoirs of Saudi Arabia
A.A. Al-Maskeen, R.R. Sung, S.S. Ali, Saudi Aramco

1745

164404

Managing Changes in Workforce, Practices and Operations: Virtual Resourcing for Oilfield Projects to Utilise Global Experience and Best Practices
A. Alvi, M. Doghmi, Schlumberger

1815

164304

The Art and Science of Project Risk Management
G. Unnikrishnan, Kuwait Oil Company

Alternates/Posters

164437

Real-Time Data: An Automatic and Dynamic Software Structure for Validating Massive Data Streams
D. Al-Sana, Saudi Aramco

164205

Upstream Data Standards at Saudi Aramco
F. Al-Sanie, M. Shehry, M. Khudiri, R. Miyajan, A. Taiban, Z. Ahmed, M. Khakwani, Saudi Aramco

164431

Adaptive Web Servers Based on Hosted Applications
H. Alsaeed, Saudi Aramco

164166

Real-Time Prediction of Pore Pressure Gradient in Oil and Gas Wells: An Artificial Neural Network Approach
R. Keshavarzi, R. Jahanbakhshi, IAU Science and Research Branch

Session 16: Facilities Management and Optimisation 1

Session Chairpersons: Isa Janahi, BAPCO and Faud Al-Shaikh, Kuwait Oil Company

Room 4

1645

164210

Quick Gas Production Increment by Optimisation of Pressure Control Valves on Gas Condensate Wells. A Field Case in Saudi Arabia
R.V. Rodriguez, J.A. Leal Jauregui, S.O. Bolarinwa, M. Dhamen, M. Buali, S. Driweesh, Saudi Aramco

1715

164208

Best Practices—Asset Management Process Supported by Reliability Analysis
A.E. Al-Adwani, Kuwait Oil Company

1745

164206

A Pragmatic Approach for Promoting Local Proppant in International Business
P. Das, R. Kothamasu, P.B. Karadkar, Halliburton

1815

164209

Best Practices Sharing-Natural Gas Processing Operations Enhancement by Six Sigma Techniques
A.E. Al-Adwani, Kuwait Oil Company

Alternate/Poster

164340

Oilfield Development Inside Populated Urban Areas: Challenges and Opportunities
M.A. Al-Dossary, F. Al-Mutairi, Saudi Aramco

Session 17: Artificial Lift 1

Session Chairpersons: Donald Yeager, ExxonMobil and Nader Douhan, Saudi Aramco

Room 5

1645

164328

Improving Artificial Lift Performance with Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)
S.G. Lapi, M.E. Johnson, ExxonMobil; A. Bookout, GE Oil and Gas

1715

164382

Electrical Submersible Pump Surveillance and Optimisation Solutions: Ensuring Best Performance and Optimum Value
A.S. Al-Maghlouth, M. Cumings, M.A. Awajy, A.A. Al-Amer, A. Albar, Saudi Aramco

1745

164189

Case Study in Kuwait for Beam Pump Automatic Speed Control and Optimisation
A.A. Metwally, N. Fawzi, J.A. Alrubaiyea, Kuwait Gulf Oil Company; N.N. Sadek, Lufkin Automation; I. Kamel, Fawares Petroleum Services

1815

164469

Harnessing of Coal Energy Through Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) in India—Opportunities and Challenges in Processing and Utilisation of Syngas
K.C. Dani, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies

Alternates/Posters

164249

Designing ESP Completion Architectures to Meet Production Requirements
L.A. Camilleri, P. Gambier, Schlumberger

164377

Artificial Lifting of High Productivity Wells: A Production Optimisation Scheme
A.M. Al-Qahtani, Petro ART

164316

Coiled Tubing as a Sucker Rod as well as Production String in Dual Zone Completion
R.P. Parekh, K. Desai, Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University

Session 18: Well and Asset Integrity

Session Chairpersons: Basil Elzein, Shell and Hussein S. El-Sayed, ADMA-OPCO

Room 6

1645

164230

Well Integrity Management System (WIMS): Coupled Engineering Analysis
R. Samuel, O. Germain, Halliburton

1715

164415

Case History: Innovative Milling Operation of Stuck Wellhead Tubing Master Valve using Coiled Tubing at South Ghawar Field, Saudi Arabia
A.M. Al-Shehri, A.A. Mukhaitah, S. BuHassan, I.M. Zefzafy, Saudi Aramco

1745

164173

Improving Reliability of Surface Safety Valves by Up Gradation with Self-Contained Hydraulic Retrofit for Sour Services
C.A. Parikh, F. Al-Azmi, N. Al-Hajeri, Kuwait Oil Company

1815

164370

Innovative Methodology to Restore the Functionality of the Sub-Surface Safety Valves with Damaged Control Line Without Rig Interventions
M.A. Fahim, ADCO

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Systematic Approach to Integrate a Comprehensive Surface and Subsurface Well Integrity Management System
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Downhole Machining: Reality or Myth?
F. Allan, Al-Mansoori Wireline Services

164303

Asset Integrity Management System Implementation in KOC
C. Rezaei, A.A. Abbas, Kuwait Oil Company

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