Technical Program
The symposium’s technical papers offer innovative solutions to help operators solve their engineering challenges and achieve or improve commercial success. Our goal is to help the oil and gas industry improve program economics and extend commerciality to previously undevelopable hydrocarbon reserves.
Monday, 6 April
0830–1130
Articifical Lift l
| 0830 | 120042 | Pressure-Drop Predictions in Tubing in the Presence of Surfactants S.N. Soni, M.G. Kelkar, University of Tulsa; C. Perez, Newfield Exploration |
| 0900 | 120494 | Backside Auto-Injection System T.D. Garner, Compressco Field Services |
| 0930 | 120825 | A Conceptual Study of Dual‑Lift Design in Ultradeep Wells |
| 1000 | 120627 | New Sucker-Rod Connection Designed for High-Load Applications F.G. Diaz, D. Muse, E. Fernandez, M. Pereyra, Tenaris; R.G. Toscano, Simytec |
| 1030 | 120636 | Modified Foss and Gaul Model Accurately Predicts Plunger Rise Velocity O.L. Rowlan, Echometer; J.F. Lea, PLTech; J.N. McCoy, Echometer |
| 1100 | 120645 | Field Implementation Experience of Metal PCP Technology in Cuban Heavy-Oil Fields E. Guerra, A. Sanchez, Sherritt International Oil and Gas; C.M. Matthews, C-FER Technologies |
0830–1130
Well Completion Technology l
| 0830 | 119639 | Novel Perforating Job Design Triples Well Productivity H.D. Mustafa, S. Balushi, Petroleum Development Oman; A.J. Nunez, A.D. Salsman, H. Situmorange, Schlumberger |
| 0900 | 120769 | Property Evaluation and Application of EOR Technology by Means of Swellable Granular Precrosslinked Polymer W. Wang, University of Wyoming; X. Lu, Daqing Petroleum Institute |
| 0930 | 116210 | Corroded Casing: Testing of Sealing Capability and Retrievability of a Swelling Elastomer Packer E.C. Pradie, Total; M. Jaafar, Qatar Petroleum; C.G. Barnes, G. Gjelstad, P.E. Smith, Halliburton |
| 1000 | 117538 | Applying Science and Best Practices To Increase Production and Optimize Economics in a West Texas Gas Field: A Canyon Sand Case Study K.W. Blackwood, EnCana; K. Williamson, Highmount Energy; T.T. Palisch, M.A. Chapman, Carbo Ceramics; M.C. Vincent, Insight Consulting |
| 1030 | 116256 | Design Methodology for Swellable Elastomer Packers (SEPs) in Fracturing Operations R. Evers, K. Solhaug, D.A. Young, G. Vargus, Halliburton |
| 1100 | 120332 | Estimation of the Well Skin Induced by Accumulation of the Completion Fluid Around Wellbore J. Mazloom, Sasol Petroleum International |
0830–1130
Reservoir Engineering l
| 0830 | 119588 | Study of Sanding Mechanism and a New Model To Calculate the Sanding Critical Drawdown in Loosened Sandstone Z. Du, State Key Lab of Oil and Gas Reservoir Geology and Exploration; L. Ma, X. Wang, CNPC; Z. Chen, IPEC |
| 0900 | 120106 | Pressure-Transient Analysis for a Multiple Wells System in a Circular Cylinder Reservoir J. Lu, T. Zhu, The Petroleum Institute; A. Dinh, D. Tiab, University of Oklahoma |
| 0930 | 120127 | Production Enhancement Through Pattern Modification B/C Analysis and Field Results H. Pu, University of Wyoming; G. Wang, PetroChina; G. Han, Scientific Drilling International |
| 1000 | 120271 | Predicting Production Outcome From Multistage Horizontal Barnett Completions W.V. Grieser, R.F. Shelley, M.Y. Soliman, Halliburton |
| 1030 | 119223 | Expanding Applications of Time-Lapse (4D) Seismic Monitoring and Its Different Quantitative and Qualitative Methods U. Aslam, University of Stavanger |
| 1100 | 120669 | Laboratory Evaluation of a Relative-Permeability Modifier for Profile Modification in Injection Wells J.E. Vasquez, L.S. Eoff, E.D. Dalrymple, Halliburton |
1330–1630
Artificial Lift II
| 1330 | 119526 | Prediction of Wellbore Temperature Profiles During Heavy Oil Production Assisted With Light Oil Lift Y. Yu, Peking University; T. Lin, H. Xie, Sinopec; Y. Guan, Peking University; K. Li, Stanford University |
| 1400 | 119377 | Batch Pumping: A New Method To Solve Downhole Liquid Holdup W.G. Elmer, EOG Resources |
| 1430 | 120583 | Determining the Optimal Artificial-Lift Strategy When Operating a Mature CO2 Flood in the Real World J.P. McWilliams, D.P. Gonzales, Resolute Natural Resources |
| 1500 | 120596 | Well-Performance Diagnostics Using Smart Plunger Technology T.P. Gray, Texas Tech University |
| 1530 | 120643 | Acoustic Liquid Level Testing of Gas Wells J.N. McCoy, O.L. Rowlan, Echometer; A. Podio, University of Texas at Austin |
1330–1630
Drilling/Cementing l
| 1330 | 120474 | Horizontal Woodford Shale Completion Cementing Practices in the Arkoma Basin, Southeast Oklahoma: A Case History S.G. Nelson, C.D. Huff, BJ Services |
| 1400 | 120559 | Metrics for Evaluating Cementing Success D.A. Duckworth, BJ Services |
| 1430 | 120582 | A Case Study Examining a Cost Effective Gel System for Water Shutoff in a Low-Pressure Layer C.R. Major, D.N. Hines, Pioneer Natural Resources; J.H. Gould, D.B. Pender, Gel Technologies |
| 1500 | 119470 | Test of a BOP/Riser Connection With an External Inflate (EI) Inflatable Packer D. Vaucher, C.J. Parrish, R. Brooks, TAM International |
| 1530 | 120128 | Pipe Sticking Prediction and Avoidance Using Adaptive Fuzzy Logic Modeling A. Murillo, J. Neuman, Univeristy of Houston; R. Samuel, Halliburton |
1330–1630
Stimulation lI
| 1330 | 115771 | Hydraulic Fracture Complexity: Diagnosis, Remediation, and Exploitation C.L. Cipolla, N.R. Warpinski, M.J. Mayerhofer, Pinnacle Technologies |
| 1400 | 119039 | Investigation of Fractured Reservoirs: Numerical Simulation Perspective U. Aslam, University of Stavanger |
| 1430 | 119616 | Integrated Approach for Evaluating Completion Effectiveness in a Field Development Program B.V. Cherian, Schlumberger; S.C. Crissman, K. Fields, ConocoPhillips; T. Itibrout, S. Higgins, B.A. Luneau, L. Boukhelifa, Schlumberger |
| 1500 | 120114 | Delineation of Application and Physical and Economic Optimization of Fractured Gas Wells M. Marongiu Porcu, Texas A&M University; X. Wang, Xgas; M.J. Economides, University of Houston |
| 1530 | 120540 | Transient-Pressure Analysis of a Well With an Inclined Hydraulic Fracture Using Type Curve Matching A.V. Dinh, D. Tiab, University of Oklahoma |
1330–1630
Well Completion Technology ll
| 1330 | 119414 | Challenges and Solutions To Running Tools Through Older Well Completions Containing Significant Paraffin and Asphaltene Buildup D. Vaucher, C.J. Parrish, R. Brooks, TAM International |
| 1400 | 120478 | Multilateral Completions in the Granite Wash: Two Case Studies K. Goodlow R.C. Huizenga,, Cimarex Energy; M. McCasland, D. Clift, C. Neisen, Baker Hughes |
| 1430 | 120663 | Novel Completion for Effective Deliquification of Natural Gas Wells J.Y. Wang, Sklar Exploration |
| 1500 | 120508 | Oriented Perforation in Dual Completion Wells: A Real Case in East Texas C. Gama, D. Gerez, P.A. Babasick, Schlumberger; J.M. Piedras, Total |
| 1530 | 120632 | A New Nodal-Analysis Technique Helps Change Well Completion and Improve Economic Performance of a Matured Oil Field M.R. Awal, L.R. Heinze, Texas Tech University |
Tuesday, 7 April,
0830–1130
Artificial Lift lll
| 0830 | 120625 | Guidelines for the Proper Application of Critical Velocity Calculations R.P. Sutton, S.A. Cox, Marathon Oil; J.F. Lea, PLTech; O.L. Rowlan, Echometer |
| 0900 | 120628 | Performance Analysis of ESP Systems in High-GLR Wells: From Lab Experiments to Practical Field Applications V. Elichev, R. Khabibullin, V. Krasnov, A. Pustovskikh, Rosneft; M.G. Prado, University of Tulsa |
| 0930 | 120681 | Effects of Subsurface Pump Size and Setting Depth on Performance of Sucker-Rod Artificial Lift: A Simulation Approach S.A. Shedid, Texas A&M University |
| 1000 | 118876 | New Single Well Standalone Gas Lift Process Facilitates Barnett Shale Fracture Treatment Flowback W.G. Elmer, EOG Resources; S.J. Elmer, University of Texas Permian Basin; T.E. Elmer, Texas Tech University |
| 1030 | 120580 | New Model for Gas Well Loading Prediction D. Zhou, H. Yuan, IHS Energy |
0830–1130
Logging/Formation Evaluation
| 0830 | 120591 | Horizontal-Well-Production Logging Deployment and Measurement Techniques for US Land Shale Hydrocarbon Plays D.C. Heddleston, Recon International |
| 0900 | 120641 | Comparison of Magnetic Resonance Bin Distribution Permeability to Observed Production S. Thibidoux, Peak Energy Resources; C.H. Smith, K.B. Huggins, S. Ramakrishna, Halliburton |
| 0930 | 120577 | Evaluation of Shale Gas Productivity Using a New Asymptotic Model I.C. Walton, A. Erkal, Schlumberger |
0830–1130
Management/Economic
| 0830 | 120623 | US Gas Market: The New Trends S.K. Schubarth, Schubarth Incorporated; L.W. Bazan, Bazan Consulting; W.S. Whitehead, Schubarth Incorporated; J.D. Larry, Saint-Gobain Proppants |
| 0900 | 120745 | Economics of LNG Projects F.T. Al-Saadoon, A. Nsa, Texas A&M University–Kingsville |
| 0930 | 120466 | Developing a 2 Year Oil and Gas Education Program K.H. Bjornen, J.R. Stacy, Northern Oklahoma College |
| 1000 | 120642 | Production Optimization and Uncertainty Assessment in a CO2 Flooding Reservoir S. Chen, H. Li, D. Yang, University of Regina |
0830–1130
Stimulation ll
| 0830 | 12147 | Resolving Created, Propped, and Effective Hydraulic Fracture Length C.L. Cipolla, E. Lolon, M.J. Mayerhofer, Pinnacle Technologies |
| 0900 | 120585 | Green Proppant Systems From Locally Available Low-Cost Materials A.K. Santra, R.K. Saini, H. Luo, R.J. Powell, L.R. Norman, M.A. Parker, Halliburton |
| 0930 | 120639 | Quickly Identifying Well Problem by Modern Production Analysis for a Better Stimulation Plan S. Wang, C. Tunjar, BJ Services |
| 1000 | 120772 | Acid Tunneling Stimulation in Oklahoma Limestone Using Coiled Tubing J.P. Strasburg, J.S. Clark, BJ Services |
| 1100 | 120545 | Transient-Pressure Analysis of a Well With an Inclined Hydraulic Fracture Using Tiab's Direct Synthesis Technique A.V. Dinh, D. Tiab, University of Oklahoma |
1330–1530
Drilling/Cementing ll
| 1330 | 120640 | FANN and National Instruments Team Up on Next-Generation Cement Analyzers K. Bhaidasna, Fann Instrument Company; C.M. LeBlanc, National Instruments |
| 1400 | 120084 | Effects of Friction on Post-Buckling Behavior and Axial Load Transferring of Pipe in a Horizontal Well G. Gao, Chevron; S. Miska, University of Tulsa |
| 1430 | 120473 | Correlating Flowing Time and Condition for Perforation Plugging by Suspended Particles T.V. Tran, F. Civan, University of Oklahoma; I.D. Robb, Halliburton |
| 1500 | 120644 | Experimental Study on Fiber Sweeps in Horizontal and Highly Deviated Configurations R.M. Ahmed, University of Oklahoma; N.E. Takach, University of Tulsa |
1330–1530
Facilities
| 1330 | 120631 | Determination of the Suitability of Reinforced Thermoplastic Pipe for Applications With Aromatic and Cyclo-Aliphatic Hydocarbons B. Weller, J. Conley, A. Parvez, Flexpipe Systems; Y. Cheng, University of Calgary |
| 1400 | 120760 | Compressor Remote Monitoring Benefits D. Wallace, M2M Data |
| 1430 | 120280 | Simulating a Hilly Terrain Pipeline Using Twophase Flow Correlations and Mechanistic Models H. Yuan, D. Zhou, IHS Energy |
| 1500 | 120578 | Multiphase Meter Production Well Testing Applied to Low-GOR Mature Fields P. Mehdizadeh, Production Technology; D. Farchy, J. Suarez, Agar Corporation |
| Alternate | 120281 | Evaluation of Twophase Flow Correlations and Mechanistic Models for Pipelines at Horizontal and Inclined Upward Flow H. Yuan, D. Zhou, IHS Energy |
1330–1530
Reservoir Engineering ll
| 1330 | 119587 | A New Integrated Model To Simulate the Disturbed Zone in CHOPS: Spread and Erosion Z. Du, State Key Lab of Oil and Gas Reservoir Geology and Exploration; W. Jiang, China National Offshore Oil; Z. Chen, IPEC |
| 1400 | 119023 | Microbial Plugging: A Cost-Effective Approach for Improved Sweep Efficiency Through Permeability Reduction U. Aslam, University of Stavanger |
