Monday, 16 April, 1400–1530

Al Hossen 1

Session 1: Chemical EOR – Polymer 1

Session Chairpersons: Nasser Azri, Petroleum Development Oman; Shehadeh Masalmeh, Shell 

1400

154665

Polymer Flooding in a Large Field in South Oman: Initial Results and Future Plans
F.S. Al-Saadi, B.A. Amri, S. Nofli, J. Van Wunnik, H.F. Jaspers, S. Harthi, K. Shuaili, P.K. Cherukupalli, R. Chakravarthi, Petroleum Development Oman

1430

154465

Developing a Layered Heterogeneous Precambrian Reservoir by Polymer Flooding
I.M. Abu-Shiekah, R.A. Nieuwenhuijs, Shell; R. Ross, G. Lanier, A. Belushi, F. Saadi, S. Nofli, S. Harthi, J. Van Wunnik, Petroleum Development Oman

1500

155676

Low-Tension Polymer Flooding Using Amphoteric surfactant in High Salinity/High Hardness and High Temperature Conditions in Sandstone Cores
M.A. Bataweel, H.A. Nasr-El-Din, Texas A&M University

Alternate/Poster

152988

Novel Method for Characterising Single-Phase Polymer Flooding
K. Li, Stanford University; W. Sun, Peking University; F. Li, Y. Qu, Y. Yang, SINOPEC

Al Hossen 2

Session 2: Thermal EOR

Session Chairpersons: Nasser Albartamani, OOCEP; Hashim Al-Hashmi, Occidental of Oman

1400

154606

Thermal Development of Thick Heavy Oilfields: Phase II Development Options, Challenges, and Solutions
S.M. Al-Hinai, J.N. Van Wunnik, M. Thum, S.J. Brissenden, M. Mukmin, S. Nofli, A. Rabaani, J.P. Strauss, M. Al-Breiki, Petroleum Development Oman

1430

154839

Macroscopic Recovery Mechanisms of In‑Situ Combustion Process in Heavy Oil Fractured Systems: Effect of Fractures Geometrical Properties and Operational Parameters
S. Fatemi, Heriot‑Watt University; R. Kharrat, Petroleum University of Technology; S. Vossoughi, University of Kansas; C. Ghotbi, Sharif University of Technology

1500

155468

Stretching the EOR Boundaries: Thermal Trial in one of Petroleum Development Oman’s Deep Reservoirs Containing Heavy Oil
M.S. Mandhari, S. Hinai, R. Hinai, Petroleum Development Oman

Alternates/Posters

151976

A Cyclic-Steam Injection in Fuyv Reservoir, Daqing
X. Li, Y. Wu, Petrochina Company Limited; X. Zhao, M. Yu, Daqing Oilfield Company;  P. Gao, University of Wyoming; Q. Qin, Huanxiling Plant of Liaohe Oilfield Company

152978

Feasibility of High Pressure Air Injection in Heterogeneous Light Oil Reservoir using Thermal Simulation
K. Modi, A.A. Shah, Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University

1600–1730

Al Hossen 1

Session 3: Chemical EOR – ASP 1

Session Chairperson: Abdullah Sultan, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals; Jose Lozano, Partex Oil and Gas

1600

155403

Alkali-Surfactant-Polymer Pilot Test in Souther Oman
J.J. Finol, S. Al-Harthy, H.F. Jaspers, J. Van Wunnik, A. Batrani, H.S. Hadhrami, Petroleum Development Oman; M. Stoll, R. Faber, A. De Kruijf, Shell

1630

154838

Improved Oil Recovery by Chemical Flood from a High Salinity Reservoir-Single-Well Surfactant Injection Test
T. Hsu, P. Lohateeraparp, SPE, B.L. Roberts, W. Wan, Z. Lin, X. Wang, M. Budhathoki, B. Shiau, J.H. Harwell, University of Oklahoma

1700

155541

Alkaline Surfactant Polymer Flooding To Revitalise Oil Production from a Mature Water Flooded Field
M. Ansarizadeh, J. Strong, Schlumberger; P.M. Weatherstone, Talisman Energy

Alternate/Poster

154331

Potential For Inhibitor Squeeze Application For Silicate Scale Control In ASP Flood
J. Sonne, K. Miner, S. Kerr, Baker Hughes

Al Hossen 2

Session 4: Heavy Oil

Session Chairperson: Xudong Jing, Shell; Anwar Al-Kharusi, OOCEP

1600

154293

World's First Combination of Acid and Steam Provides a New Dimension to Heavy Oil Enhanced Recovery Process
T. Shaheen, Schlumberger; M.I. Siddiqui, W. Hassan, Scimitar Production Egypt

1630

155546

PDOs EOR Screening Methodology for Heavy-Oil Fractured Carbonate Fields: A Case Study
G.M. Warrlich, I.H. Al-Waili, D.M. Said, M. Diri, N. Bulushi, J.P. Strauss, M. Al-Kindy, F. Al-Hadhrami, T. Van Heel, J. Van Wunnik, , Petroleum Development Oman; A.H. De Zwart, C.P. Blom, P.M. Boerrigter, R. Al-Mjeni, Shell

1700

153997

Can Injection of Low Temperature Air-Solvent (LTASI) be a Solution for Heavy Oil Recovery in Deep Naturally Fractured Reservoirs?
J.Mayorquin-Ruiz, T. Babadagli, University of Alberta

Alternate/Poster

154690

New Frontiers in EOR Methodologies by Application of Enzymes
T. Jain, A. Sharma, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, India

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Tuesday, 17 April, 0900–1030

Al Hossen 1

Session 5: Chemical EOR – Polymer 2

Session Chairpersons: Ali Al-Gheithy, Petroleum Development Oman; Eisa Al-Maraghi, Kuwait Oil Company

0900

155653

Development of New Polymers with Better Performance under Conditions of High Temperature and High Salinity
Y. Wu; A. Mahmoudkhani, P. Watson, T.R. Fenderson, M. Nair, Kemira

0930

154675

Viscosifying Surfactant Technology for Chemical EOR: A Reservoir Case
G. Degre, M. Morvan, A.Colin, Rhodia; G.Dupuis, A. Zaitoun, Poweltec; R. Al Maamari, A.R. Al Hashmi, Sultan Qaboos University; H.H. Al Sharji, Petroleum Development Oman

Alternates/Posters

154625

Study on High-Concentration Polymer Flooding in Lamadian Oilfield, Daqing
L. Wang, Y.Wang, L.Wang, PetroChina Daqing Oilfield Co. Lt ; C. Zhang, D. Yin Ministry of Education of China

155390

Laboratory Investigation of the Injectivity of Sulfonated Polymer Solutions into Carbonate Reservoir Rocks
M. Han, X. Zhou, A.B. Fuseni, B. Zahrani, A.M. Al Sofi, Saudi Aramco

Al Hossen 2

Session 6: CO2

Session Chairpersons: Hisham Saadawi, Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operations; Karen Pedersen, Calsep

0900

155449

Modelling and Monitoring Experience on A 3-Year CO2 And Water Injection Pilot in a Mature Carbonate Field
M.J. Bourgeois, P.R. Gauer, J. Long, C.Prinet, TOTAL

0930

151777

Supercritical CO2 Interaction with Montmorillonite Clay
F.M. Al Otaibi, M.H. Khaldi, J.J. Funk, S. Shen, J.F. Al-Qahtani, Saudi Aramco

1000

155527

Process Design Aspects for Taking CO2 Enhanced Oil Recovery Offshore
M. Salim, Z. Faizal, J. Harley, Granherne

1330–1500

Al Hossen 1

Session 7: Chemical EOR – MEOR

Session Chairpersons: Saif Al-Bahry, Sultan Qaboos University; Yahya M. Al-Wahaibi, Sultan Qaboos University

1330

153323

Simulation Study of Displacement Mechanisms in Microbial Improved Oil Recovery Experiments
M. Shabani Afrapoli, S. Li, S. Alipour, O. Torsater, Norwegian University of Science and Technology; C. Crescente, Statoil ASA

1400

154679

Improving Sweep Efficiency in Fractured Carbonate Reservoirs via Microbial Biomass Production
R.R. Al-Hattali, H.S. Al-Sulaimani, Y.M. Al-Wahaibi, S. Al-Bahry, A. Elshafie, A.S. Al-Bemani, S. Joshi, Sultan Qaboos University

1430

154598

Biosurfactant-Producing Microorganisms and its Application to Enhance Oil Recovery at Lab Scale
E.J. Gudina, J.A. Teixeira, L.R. Rodrigues, University of Minho; J.A. Coutinho, J.F. Pereira, University of Aveiro; L.P. Soares, Partex Services Portugal

Alternates/Posters

153493

Non-Petrochemical Surfactant for Enhanced Oil Recovery
S. Majidaie, M. Muhammad, I.M. Tan, B. Demiral, S.Y. Lee, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS

155059

Wormlike Micelles for Mobility Control in EOR
M.B. Awang, I. Dzulkarnain, S. Kumar, A. Japper, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS

Al Hossen 2

Session 8: Gas Injection

Session Chairperson: Suleiman Al-Zakwani, OOCEP; Bertrand Thiebot, Total

1330

155665

Challenges in Implementing an EOR Project in the Pre-Salt Province in Deep Offshore Brazil
J.D. Pizarro, C.C. Branco, Petrobras

1400

154992

The integration of Miscible Gas Injection in Oil Reservoirs with the Development of a Sour Gas Condensate Field
J.M. Vissers, A. Kindy, A. Hassan, Petroleum Development Oman

1430

154152

A Simulation Study of Chemically Enhanced Water Alternating Gas (CWAG) Injection 
S. Majidaie, A.Khanifar, M.Onur, I.M. Tan, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS

Alternates/Posters

152010

Studies on Nitrogen Foam Flooding for Conglomerate Reservoir
Q. Hou, Petrochina; Y. Zhu, Y. Luo, R. Weng, Research Institute Petroleum Exploration and Development

155454

Minimum Miscibility Pressure Determination: Modified Multiple Mixing Cell Method
T. Teklu, R.M. Graves, X. Yin, Colorado School of Mines; S.G. Ghedan, The Petroleum Institute

155355

Evaluation of the Efficient Displacement Pressure in a CO2 Pilot Feasibility Study in a Giant Carbonate Oil Reservoir
C.P. Clara, A.Ali, I. Sener, ADCO

1530–1700

Al Hossen 1

Session 9: Chemical EOR – ASP 2

Session Chairperson: Paul Boerrigter, Shell; Abdul-Aziz Al-Dhuwaihi, Kuwait Oil Company

1530

155106

Design of a Surfactant/Polymer Process in a Hard Brine Context: A Case Study Applied to Bramberge Reservoir
P. Moreau, M. Morvan, Rhodia; R. Tabary, B. Bazin, F. Douarche, IFP Energies Nouvelles; P.M. Lemouzy, Beicip-Franlab

1600

154044

Stable Emulsion and Demulsification in Chemical EOR Flooding: Challenges and Best Practices
D.T. Nguyen, N.Sadeghi, Nalco

1630

155679

ASP Versus SP Flooding in High Salinity/Hardness and Temperature in Sandstone Cores
M.A. Bataweel, H.A. Nasr-El-Din, Texas A&M University

Alternates/Posters

153343

Achieving Low Interfacial Tension with Industrial Available Surfactants
B. Guy, L.C. Salazar, A.N. Miller, Huntsman

155626

Acceleration of Oil Production in Mixed-Wet Reservoirs by Alteration of Relative Permeability Curves Using Surfactants
K.P. Abeysinghe, I. Fjelde, A. Lohne, IRIS

Al Hossen 2

Session 10: Well Design

Session Chairpersons: Bader Al-Kalbani, Occidental of Oman; Benjamin Charles Sargent, Occidental of Oman

1530

Keynote Presentation by Occidental of Oman

1600

154760

Using a New Intelligent Well Technology Completions Strategy to Increase Thermal EOR Recoveries —SAGD Field Trial
J. Shaw, M. Bedry, Halliburton

1630

154603

Heavy Oil Secondary Production Optimisation–Successful Application of New Horizontal Well Drilling Pattern Strategy and Fit for Purpose Technology in Nearly Obsolete Mature Heavy Oil Reservoir in North East China
P.M. Halomoan, B. Yang, X.C. Hui, R.X. Xie, W.Ruo, Schlumberger; R.F. Xiang, S.Yan, L.J. Yun Y.T. Zhong, F.H. Zhao, PetroChina

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Wednesday, 18 April, 0900–1030

Al Hossen 1

Session 11: Low Salinity Water Flood 1

Session Chairpersons: Kristian Mogensen, Maersk Oil Qatar; Mohsin H. Al Hadhrami, Schlumberger

0900

153869

Low Salinity in Carbonates
J. Romanuka, J.P. Hofman, D.J. Ligthelm, A.H,M. Marcelis, S. Oedai, N.J. Brussee, H.A. Van der Linde, B. Suijkerbuijk, Shell; H. Aksulu, T. Austad, University of Stavanger

0930

154077

The Impact of the Injection Water Chemistry on Oil Recovery from Carbonate Reservoirs
A.A. Yousef, S. Al-Saleh, M.S. Al-Jawfi, Saudi Aramco 

1000

154570

Water-Based Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) by "Smart Water" in Carbonate Reservoirs
S. Fathi, CORE Energy LLC; T. Austad, S. Strand, University of Stavanger

Alternate/Poster

155560

Investigating Low Salinity Waterflooding Recovery Mechanisms in Carbonate Reservoirs
B. Bai, Missouri University of Science and Technology; A. Al-Adasani, Kuwait Oil Company; Y. Wu, Colorado School of Mines

Al Hossen 2

Session 12: Reservoir Simulation

Session Chairpersons: Bader Al-Saad, Kuwait Oil Company; Majid Al-Wadahi, Sultan Qaboos University

0900

154627

Enhanced Computer-Assisted Model Calibration of Mukhaizna Heavy Oilfield
T.S. Pillai, A. Isdiawan, D. Al Kindi, Occidental Petroleum Corporation

0930

154659

Numerical Simulation of Surfactant-Polymer Coreflooding Experiments for Carbonates
A.M. Al-Sofi, J.S. Liu, M. Han, Saudi Aramco

1000

155608

Single Well Chemical Tracer Tests–Fast and Accurate Simulations
O.K. Huseby, J. Sagen, O. Dugstad, Institute for Energiteknikk 

Alternates/Posters

154457

Water Injection Subsurface Challenges and Reactive Transport Modelling
N.M. Al Mayahi, S.J. Linthorst, F.Rucci, Petroleum Development Oman; J. Snippe, Shell

155447

1D Asphaltene Deposition Simulator for Reservoir Fluids Undergoing GasInjection
J. Azeem, K.S. Pedersen, Calsep

1100–1230

Al Hossen 1

Session 13: Low Salinity Water Flood 2

Session Chairpersons: Abdullah Sultan, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals; Shahin Negahban, Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operations;

1100

154204

Fundamental Investigations into Wettability and Low Salinity Flooding by Parameter Isolation
B. Suijkerbuijk, J.P. Hofman, D.J. Ligthelm, J. Romanuka, N.J. Brussee, H.A. Van der Linde, A.H.M. Marcelis, Shell

1130

155643

Novelty in Smart Water Screening and Designing
W. Abdallah, G. Szabo, H. Zeng, B. Sultani, Schlumberger

1200

155651

Wettability and Oil Recovery by Low Salinity Injection
A. Skauge, B. Shaker Shiran, , Uni CIPR / University of Bergen

Alternates/Posters

155625

Experimental Studies of Low Salinity Water Flooding Carbonate Reservoirs: A New Promising Approach
A. Zahid, A.A. Shapiro, Technology University of Denmark; A. Skauge, Uni CIPR / University of Bergen

155658

Crude Oil, Brine Salinity, and Sandstone Interaction – Nanoscale Resolution
T.J. Al Aulaqi, Petroleum Development Oman, Q.Fisher, University of Leeds

Al Hossen 2

Session 14: Case Studies

Session Chairpersons: Badar Kharusi, Petroleum Development Oman; Elaine Leith, Shell

1100

154704

Quantitative Remaining Oil Interpretation using Magnetic Resonance; From the Laboratory to the Pilot
J.E. Edwards, E. Fordham, J. Mitchell, J. Staniland, Schlumberger; P.K. Cherukupalli, O. Wilson, Petroleum Development Oman; R. Faber, R. Bouwmeester, Shell

1130

154631

Challenges and Risk Management Strategy for Enhanced Oil Recovery Projects in Carbonate Reservoirs of a Giant Field in Middle East
M.A. Choudhary, M.R. Wani, A. Al-Mahmeed, H.R. Al-Rasheedi, Kuwait Gulf Oil Company

1200

154763

Improve Oil Recovery for Heavy Oil by Chemical Treatment Implementation as an Alternative: A Case Study, Bentayan Field
L. Mucharam, Institut Teknologi Bandung; W. Nugroho, P.T. Ganesha Patra Sejahtera; K. Wibisono, UBEB RAMBA PERTAMINA

Alternate/Poster

154702

Modelling the Geological Controls on Steam flood Performance: An Example from a Field in South Oman
M.R.F. Shaikh, R. Al-Adawi, G. Rocco, K. Al Shuaili, F.A. Rodriguez, Petroleum Development Oman; H. Reiser, A.H. De Zwart, Shell

1330–1500

Al Hossen 1

Session 15: Lab EOR

Session Chairpersons: Jawad Azeem, Calsep; Abdulaziz Al-Hashmi, Sultan Qaboos University

1330

155633

A CT Scan Study of Immiscible Foam Flow in Porous Media for EOR
M. Simjoo, P.L. Zitha, Delft University of Technology; A. Andrianov, Y. Dong, M. Talanana, Shell

1400

153216

Micro-Tomographic Characterization of Dissolution-Induced Local Porosity Changes Including Fines Migration in Carbonate Rock
J. Qajar, C.H. Arns, University of New South Wales; N. Francois, Australian National University

1430

150938

Miscible Gas Injection and Asphaltene Flow Assurance Fluid Characterisation: A Laboratory Case Study for Black Oil Reservoir
A.I. Memon, B. Qassim, A.K. Tharanivasan, J. Gao, J. Ratulowski, Schlumberger; M.F. Al-Ajmi, B. Al-Otaibi, Kuwait Oil Company

Alternates/Posters

154197

Foam-Oil Interaction in Porous Media: Implications for Foam Assisted Enhanced Oil Recovery
R. Farajzadeh, A. Andrianov, Shell; R. Krastev, Natural and Medical Sciences Institute at the University of Tuebingen ; W.R. Rossen, Delft University of Technology; G.J. Hirasaki, Rice University

151126

Best Practices for Conducting CO2-EOR Lab Study
F.M. Al Otaibi, S.M. Al Mutairi, S.L. Kokal, J.J. Funk, J.F. Al-Qahtani Saudi Aramco

Al Hossen 2

Session 16: Surveillance and Monitoring

Session Chairpersons: Feraz Hosein, Schlumberger; Mohsin H. Al-Hadhrami, Schlumberger

1330

154616

Time-Lapse Diffusion Logs to Discriminate Reservoir Oil from Miscible Gas
S.S. Dolan, Y. Al Rashdi, O.B. Wilson, B. Haynes, Petroleum Development Oman; J. Edwards, A. Mutina, Y. Cheng, J. Gao, E. Fordham, D. Freed, N.Bachman, Schlumberger; W.J. Looyestijn, Shell

1400

155515

Design of SWTT at High Salinity and High Temperature: Where are the Limits?
A. Mechergui, C. Romero, Total; A. Ganzo, IFP School

1430

153967

A Reservoir Management System for the World’s First Thermal Gas Oil Gravity Drainage Project
K. Rawnsley, , A. Ikwumonu, S. Bettembourg, P.H. Putra, I. Al Ismaili, Petroleum Development Oman

Alternates/Posters

155600

Integrated Surveillance and Modelling to Monitor Risk of Fault Re-Activation During Steam Injection
M.H.A. Al-Lawati, F. Kindy, S. Busaidi, Petroleum Development Oman ; F. Van Der Heyden, S. Schoofs, J.J. Ita, Shell;

154608

Polymer Trial Using Horizontal Wells: Conceptual Well Completion Design and Surveillance Planning Aspects
M. Mukmin, N. Al-Azri, R. Al Mjeni, A. Morshidi, Petroleum Development Oman; S.G. Douma, Shell

154620

EOR Field Management Through Well-Planned Surveillance
M. Zwaan, P. Van Den Hoek, T. Sorop, Y. Qiu, S. Schoofs, J.L. Lopez, J. Ita, B. R. De Zwart, Shell; R. Hartmans, G. Rocco, R. Adawi, F. Saadi, K. Shuaili, J. Fraser, F. Al-Kindy S.Busaidi, Petroleum Development Oman; T.P. L’Homme, Delft University of Technology

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