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Technical Program

Monday, 11 April, 0830—1200

Waterway 6-8

Asset Integrity Management

Session Chairpersons: Gary Jenneman, ConocoPhillips; Tony Mitchell, Statoil

0830

140439

An Example of Chemical Recycling in the Oil and Gas Industry – A By-Product from Hydrogen Sulphide Scavenging is Identified, Isolated and Formulated into a Highly Effective Corrosion Inhibitor
G. Taylor, BJ Services

0900

141590

Modeling and Simulation of Nitrate Injection for Reservoir Souring Remediation
K. Sepehrnoori, M. Haghshenas, S.L. Bryant, M. Farhadinia, University of Texas at Austin

0930

141354

Souring Treatment With Nitrate In Fields From Which Oil Is Produced By Produced Water Reinjection
G. Voordouw, A. Agrawal, H. Park, L.M. Gieg, T.R. Jack, University of Calgary; A.N. Cavallaro, Repsol YPF; T. Granli, Yara International; K. Miner, Baker Hughes

1030

140401

The Laboratory Evaluation and Optimization of Hydrogen Sulphide Scavengers Using Sulphur Specific FPD Gas Chromatography
G. Taylor, BJ Services

1100

141449

Studies on the Chemical Stability of Glutaraldehyde in Produced Water
H. Mcginley, M.V. Enzien, Dow Chemical; G.E. Jenneman, J.B. Harris, ConocoPhillips

1130

141033

The Impact of Organic Acid on Scale Inhibitor/Corrosion Inhibitor Interaction a Case Study from West Africa
K. Spicka, C.J. Johnston, M.M. Jordan, L. Nguyen, S. L. Samaniego, L. Sutherland, Nalco

0830—1200

Montgomery

DRILLING, CEMENTING AND COMPLETION FLUIDS

Session Chairpersons: Robert Carpenter, Chevron; Arvind Patel, M-I SWACO; Lee Dillenbeck, Chevron

0830

141179

Study On Admixtures For Calcium Aluminate Phosphate Cement Useful To Seal CCS Wells
F. Dugonjic-Bilic, C. Tiemeyer, J. Plank, Munich University of Technology

0900

141005

Chemical Modification of Biopolymers to Design Cement Slurries with Temperature-Activated Viscosification
B.R. Reddy, R. Patil, S.P. Patil, Halliburton

0930

141447

Stabilizing Viscoelastic Surfactants in High Density Brines
R. Van Zanten, Halliburton

1030

141166

Rheology and Stability of  Non-Aqueous  Micro Bubble Based Drilling Fluids
S. Shivhare, E. Kuru, University of Alberta

1100

141513

Chemical Additives for Improving Compatibility of Drilling Fluid, Completion Fluid, and Other Well Treatment Fluids for Deep Water Wells
X. Qiu, L. Morgenthaler, W.E. Martch, H.S. Vu, M. Chtay, V.F. David, Shell

1130

141429

Salt-Tolerant, Thermally-Stable Rheology Modifier For Oilfield Drilling Applications
J. Wang, J. Zheng, O. Musa, D. Farrar, B. Cockcroft, Alison Robinson, Robert Gibbison, International Specialty Products

1330—1700

Waterway 6-8

ENVIRONMENTALLY ACCEPTABLE CHEMICALS

Session Chairpersons: Robert Lane, Texas A&M University; Alain Zaitoun, Poweltec

1330

140752

“Red” versus “Green” Scale Inhibitors for Extending Squeeze Life – A Case Study from North Sea, Norwegian Section: Part II
M.M. Jordan, Nalco; E. Sorhaug, Talisman Energy ; D.J. Marlow, Nalco  

1400

140780

Environmentally Acceptable Polymeric Corrosion Inhibitors
P. Hellberg, Akzo Nobel

1430

141146

Method for Identification and Analysis of Polysaccharide-Based, Hydraulic Fracture Flowback Fluid
K. Hoeman, S. Klasner, A.L. Karcher, Halliburton

1530

141099

Environmentally Acceptable Replacement of 2-Butoxyethanol with a High Performance Alternative for Fracturing Applications
J.J. Wylde, Clariant Oil Services; B.J. O'Neil, Trican Well Service

1600

141352

Determining Microbial Activities in Samples from the Shale Gas Field Compromising Water Reuse or Disposal
A. Agrawal, I. Chatterjee, G. Voordouw, University of Calgary; B. Lomans, C. Kuijvenhoven, Shell; J. Henderson, Baker Hughes

1630

141211

Case Study: Evaluation of an Oxidative Biocide During and After a Hydraulic Fracturing Job in the Marcellus Shale
S.M. Rimassa, P.R. Howard, B. MacKay, K.A. Blow, N. Coffman, Schlumberger

1330—1700

Montgomery

FLOW ASSURANCE

Session Chairpersons: M. Del Carmen Garcia, Repsol; Mingdong Yuan, Chevron

1330

141315

The Effect of Chemistry and System Conditions on Hydrate Interparticle Adhesion Forces Toward Aggregation and Hydrate Plug Formation
Z.M. Aman, Colorado School of Mines; G. Aspenes, University of Bergen; E.D. Sloan, A. Sum, C. Koh, Colorado School of Mines

1400

141226

The Effect of Surfactants on the Kinetics of Hydrate Formation
D. Ramaswamy, M.M. Sharma, University of Texas at Austin

1430

141148

Predicting Asphaltene Precipitation in Oilfields via the Technology of Compositional Reservoir Simulation
W. Fazelipour, Beicip

1530

140838

Optimizing Paraffin and Naphthene Wax-Treatment Options Using Cross-Polarized Microscopy
M. Bacon, L. Romero-Zeron, University of New Brunswick

1600

141329

Study of CO2 Effect on Asphaltene Precipitation and Compositional Simulation of Asphaltenic Oil Reservoir
M. Choiri, A.A. Hamouda, University of Stavanger

1630

141037

Biphasic Viscosity Reducers as Production Aids for Viscous Oil
M. Faust, T. Weathers, Nalco

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Tuesday, 12 April, 0830—1200

Waterway 6-8

POLYMER FLOODING AND WETTABILITY ALTERATION

Session Chairpersons: Aly Hamouda, University of Stavanger; Stan McCool, University of Kansas

0830

141355

Rheology of a New Sulfonic Associative Polymer in Porous Media
R.S. Seright, T. Fan, K. Wavrik, New Mexico Tech.; N. Gaillard, C. Favero, SNF Floerger

0900

140779

Injectivity of Hydrophobically Modified Water Soluble Polymers for IOR: Controlled Resistance Factors vs. Flow-Induced Gelation
G. Dupuis, Poweltec; D. Rousseau, R. Tabary, IFP Energies nouvelles; B. Grassl, IPREM/EPCP

0930

141107

Associative Copolymer with Favorable Properties in Polymer Flooding Applications
R. Reichenbach-Klinke, Y. Fogel, C. Spindler, BASF

1030

141113

Shear Stability of EOR Polymers
A. Zaitoun, P. Makakou, N.R. Blin, Poweltec; R.S. Al-Maamari, A.R. Al-Hashmi, M. Abdel Goad, Sultan Qaboos University; H.H. Al-Sharji, Petroleum Development Oman

1100

141419

Correlating Wettability Alteration with Changes in Gas Relative Permeability in Gas Condensate Reservoirs
S.H. Gilani, M.M. Sharma, D.E. Torres, University of Texas at Austin; M. Ahmadi, University of Alaska Fairbanks; G.A. Pope, H.C. Linnemeyer, University of Texas at Austin

1130

140892

Controlled Release of Colloidal Particles and Remediation: Experimental Investigation and Modelling
A. Gravelle, Y. Peysson, R. Tabery, IFP Energies Nouvelle; P. Egermann, Storenergy /GDF Suez

0830—1200

Montgomery

NEW CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGIES I

Session Chairpersons: Gary Funkhouser, Halliburton; Tom Strom, University of Texas Arlington

0830

141242

Development of New Chemical Additive Detection Methods Inspired by the Life Sciences
A. Fuller, F. Mackay, C.D. Mackenzie, C. Rowley-Williams, E. Perfect, Lux Assure

0900

141016

Experimental Study of Spreading and Wettability Effects by Surfactants in Condensate Reservoirs at Reservoir Conditions
Y. Zheng, D.N. Rao, Louisiana State University

0930

141422

Mitigating Silicate Scale in Production Wells in an Oilfield in Alberta
J.J. Arensdorf, S. Kerr, K. Miner, Baker Hughes; T.T. Ellis-Toddington, Husky Oil

1030

140845

Improvements to Hydrophobically Modified Water Soluble Polymer Technology to Extend the Range of Oil Field Applications
L.S. Eoff, Halliburton

1100

141286

New Compounds For Hydrogen Sulfide Scavenging And Iron Sulfide Control
C.W. Aften, G.W. Roberts, Kemira

1130

141420

Determination of Anhydrite in Reservoirs for EOR
J.L. Lopez-Salinas, G.J. Hirasaki, C.A. Miller, Rice University

1330—1700

Waterway 6-8

PRODUCTION ENHANCEMENT: STIMULATION

Session Chairpersons: Syed Ali, Schlumberger; Hisham Nasr El Din, Texas A&M University

1330

141358

Critical Evaluation of Biocide-Friction Reducers Interactions Used in Slickwater Fracs
C.W. Aften, Kemira, J. Paktinat, Bill O’Neil, Trican Well Service

1400

140177

Laboratory and Field Studies of Long-Term Release Rates For a Solid Scale Inhibitor
M. Brown, D. Shen, D.V. Gupta, G.N. Taylor, R. Self, Baker Hughes

1430

141597

Polymer Chemistry Improves Productivity in Tight Gas Hydraulic Fracturing R.D. Hutchins, S. Daniel, A.Y. Wirajati, H.K. Ladva, Schlumberger

1530

141435

Corrosion-Inhibitor Design for Compatibility with Acid-Gelling Polymers
J. Cassidy, C. Kiser, C. Smith, Halliburton

1600

140817

High-Efficiency Boron Crosslinkers for Low-Polymer Fracturing Fluid
H. Sun, Q. Qu, BJ Services

1630

139816

Reaction of GLDA with Calcite: Reaction Kinetics and Transport Study
A.I. Rabie, M.A. Mahmoud, H.A. Nasr-El-Din, Texas A&M University

1330—1500

Montgomery

NEW CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGIES II

Session Chairpersons: Gary Funkhouser, Halliburton; Tom Strom, University of Texas Arlington

1330

141528

Engineered Nanoparticles for Hydrocarbon Detection in Oil-Field Rocks
J.M. Berlin, J. Yu, W. Lu, E.E. Walsh, L. Zhang, P. Zhang, Rice University; W. Chen, Nankai University; A.T. Kan, M. Wong, M.B. Tomson, J.M. Tour, Rice University

1400

141256

Liquid Screen: Pickering Emulsion Templating as an Effective Route for Forming Permeable and Mechanically Stable Void-Free Barriers for Hydrocarbon Production in Subterranean Formation
V.O. Ikem, A. Menner, A. Bismarck, Imperial College; L.R. Norman, Halliburton

1430

140959

A Novel Fluid to Improve the Hydraulic Cracking Stress of Rock
B. Grady, S. Wu, University of Oklahoma ; G.P. Funkhouser, Halliburton

1530—1700

Montgomery

PROCESS TREATMENTS

Session Chairpersons: Cornelis Kuijvenhoven, Shell; Wei Sun, ExxonMobil

1530

141583

Modeling the Effect of Triazine Based Sulphide Scavengers on the Insitu pH, and Scaling Tendency
N. Goodwin, Scaled Solutions; J.M. Walsh, Shell; R. Wright, S. Dyer, G.M. Graham, Scaled Solutions

1600

140860

Selection of the Right Demulsifier for Chemical Enhanced Oil Recovery
D.T. Nguyen, N. Sadeghi, Nalco

1630

141100

Scale Inhibitor Application In Northern Alberta - A Case History of an Ultra High Temperature Scale Inhibition Solution in Fire Tube Heater Treaters
J.J. Wylde, K.J. Allan, J. McMahon, S. Mayner, Clariant Oil Services

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Wednesday, 13 April, 0830—1200

Waterway 6-8

SHALE GAS OPERATIONS

Session Chairpersons: Bayram Kalpakci, Anadarko; Javad Paktinat, Trican Well Service

0830

140868

Development of Water-Based Drilling Fluids Customized for Shale Reservoirs
J.P. Deville, B. Fritz, M. Jarrett, Halliburton

0900

141409

Improved Microbial Control Programs for Hydraulic Fracturing Fluids Used During Unconventional Shale-Gas Exploration and Production
M.V. Enzien, B. Yin, D. Love, Dow Chemical; M. Harless, E. Corrin,  Multi-Chem Production Chemicals

0930

141257

Novel Drag-Reducing Agents for Fracturing Treatments Based on Polyacrylamide Containing Weak Labile Links in the Polymer Backbone
E. Kot, A. Bismarck, Imperial College; R.K. Saini, L.R. Norman, Halliburton

1030

141296

Surfactant Modeling for Insight into Load-Recovery Enhancement for Fracturing Treatments
R.D. Gdanski, Shell; G.P. Funkhouser, Halliburton

1100

140977

Field Study of the Physical and Chemical Factors Affecting Downhole Scale Deposition in the North Dakota Bakken Formation
L.M. Cenegy, C.A. Mcafee, L.J. Kalfayan, Hess

1130

141471

Silicon-Based Foamants For Foam Assisted Lift Of Aqueous-Hydrocarbon Mixtures
K. Koczo, O. Tselnik, B. Falk, Momentive Performance Materials

0830—1200

Montgomery

INORGANIC SCALES AND GEOCHEMISTRY

Session Chairpersons: Gordon Graham, Scaled Solutions; Myles Jordan, Nalco

This session focuses on shared learning’s of scale control applications covering a wide range of topics from research, operating and service companies such as the HT/HP scale control in deepwater fields, scale prevention in ASP flooding, formation/removal of sulphide scales, analysis of inhibitor residuals in oilfield brines and determination of injection water fraction with via  brine reaction modelling.

0830

141349

Ultra-HTHP Scale Control for Deepwater Oil and Gas Production
C. Fan, S. Wei, P. Zhang, H. Lu, N. Zhand, S. Work, H. Al-Saiari, A.T. Kan, M.B. Tomson, Rice University

0900

141410

Scale Formation Prevention During ASP Flooding
O. Karazincir, S. Thach, W. Wei, G. Prukop, T. Malik, V. Dwarakanath, Chevron

0930

140751

Enhancing Production by Removing Zinc Sulfide Scale From an Offshore Well: A Case History
S.L. Berry, J.L. Boles, A.K. Singh, BJ Services; I. Hashim, Newfield Exploration

1030

141575

Analysis of Sulphonated Polymers in Oilfield Brines
K. Marshall, M. Kyle, G.M. Graham, Scaled Solutions

1100

141384

Modelling the Application of Scale Inhibitor Squeeze Enhancing Retention Additives
O. Vazquez, Heriot-Watt University; P. Thanasutives, PTT Exploration and Production; C. Eliasson, N. Fleming, Statoil; E. Mackay, Heriot-Watt University

1130

141400

The Analysis of Chemical Processes in Reservoirs Based on the Identification of Injection Water Fraction in Produced Brine
O. Ishkov, E.J. Mackay, K. Sorbie, Heriot-Watt University

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