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Sunday, 9 October, 1330–1500 hours

Session 1: Reservoir Characterisation

Session Chairperson: Heiko Hillgartner, Petroleum Development Oman; Laure Moen-Maurel, Total

148254

Permeability Characterisation of a High-K Dolomitized Interval: A Case Study from an Early Cretaceous Carbonate Reservoir of a Giant Oilfield, Offshore Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
K. Yamamoto, H.E. Edwards, O. Al Zinati, G. Ottinger, G. Kompanik, M.B. Al Ameri, ZADCO

148288

Remaining Oil Saturation Study in a Giant Oilfield: An Integrated Work Involving Laboratory and Log Measurements
S. Serag El Din, Z. Kalam, ADCO; J.V. Brahmakulam, Schlumberger

148421

Full Field Reservoir Geological Model Integrating High Resolution Sequence Stratigraphy: Nahr Umr Sandstone, Block 5, Offshore Qatar
N.K. Klem, F.S. Buchem, E. Hoch, Maersk Oil

1330–1500

Session 2: Dynamic Modelling Advances

Session Chairperson: Jamil Akili, Schlumberger; Rida Abdel Ghani, Saudi Aramco

148282

Monte Carlo Molecular Simulation of Phase-Coexistence for Oil Production and Processing    
J. Li, S. Sun, V.M. Calo, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

148098

A Workflow for Fully Consistent Water Saturation Initialisation without Capillary Pressure Scaling
K. Ghorayeb, C. Darous, Schlumberger; M.N. Acharya, E. Al-Anzi, Kuwait Oil Company

148279

Best Practice for Static and Dynamic Modelling and Simulation
F.S. Al-Jenaibi, R. Recham, B.S. Al Badi, L.A. Salameh, S. Meziani, M. Al-Adli, ADNOC

Alternate/Poster

148023

A New Simulation Grid Type is Demonstrated for the Giant Troll Oil and Gas Field
J. Vinje, R. Nyboe, G.H. Grinestaff, Statoil

1530–1700

Session 3: Fracture Characterisation and Modelling

Session Chairperson: Amanullah Alvi, Schlumberger; Laure Moen-Maurel, Total

148130

A Novel Multi-Rate Dual Porosity Model for Improved Simulation of Fractured and Multi-Porosity Reservoirs
S. Geiger, Heriot-Watt University; M. Dentz, Institut de Diagnostic Ambiental Estudis de l'Aigua; I. Neuweiler, University of Hannover

148018

Fracture Modelling in a Weakly Fractured Carbonate Reservoir, Offshore UAE
M.P. Williams, S.S. Nivarthi, H.E. Edwards, B.H. Al Shehhi, ZADCO     

148060

Shape Factors for Irregularly Shaped Matrix Blocks
R.W. Zimmerman, Imperial College; K. Wuthicharn, PTTEP

Alternates/Posters

147834

Capturing the Effect of Fracture Heterogeneity on Multi-Phase Flow
S. Jonoud, O. Wennberg, A. Larsen, G. Casini, Statoil

144439

The Fractured Triangle: A Graphically Aided Technique to Characterise Naturally Fractured Reservoirs from Pressure Transient Analysis
T.I. Elkewidy, Obelisk International

148089

Reservoir Characterisation, Fracture Mapping and Well Placement Using a Suite of Logging-While-Drilling Images with Multiple Resolutions in a Marginal, Middle East Carbonate Reservoir
K. Al Daghar, T. Ihab, R. Sayed; A. Abdelaal, L. Ramos, ADCO;  R. Chemali, A. Aki, S.Z. Azzam, O.I. Abdel Razek, Halliburton

1530–1700

Session 4: Intergrated Surface and Subsurface Modelling

Session Chairpersons: Mohammed Zubair Kalam, ADCO; John D Martin, RasGas

147994

Coupled Facility and Reservoir Simulations to Optimise Strategies for a Mature Field
E.M. Hayder, A.T. Shammari, S. Putra, Saudi Aramco

145070

Coupled Surface/Subsurface Simulation of Anadarko's Offshore K2 Field
W.C. Dobbs, J.B. Browning, Anadarko Petroleum; J.E. Killough, A. Kumar, Halliburton

145431

A Holistic Approach to Back Allocation of Well Production
L. Kappos, SPT Group; M.J. Economides, University of Houston; R. Buscaglia, Eni

Alternates/Posters

148334

Production Optimisation Considering Interaction between Reservoirs and Constrained Surface Facilities
H.A. Cotrim, J.C. Von Hohendorff Filho, Petrobras; D.J. Schiozer, State University of Campinas

148259

The Practical Applications of Coupled Models from Reservoir to Sales Point for Fields with Highly Variable CO2 Content
C. Ong, Hess Corporation; V. Maroongroge, T. L. Hooi, C. Y. Hoe, Carigali Hess Operating Company

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Monday, 10 October, 0800–0930 hours

Session 5: Rock Typing Challenges

Session Chairpersons: Mohamad Ibrahim Al Hammadi, ADCO; Heiko Hillgartner, Petroleum Development Oman

148073

Reservoir Rock Typing of a Giant Carbonate Field
M.B. Al Ameri, H.T. Shebl, ZADCO

147950

The Impact of Heterogeneity on Laboratory Petrophysical Measurements
S. Serag El Din, M.Z. Kalam, ADCO; M. Dernaika, Ingrain

146935

Multipoint Statistical Characterisation of Geologic Facies from Dynamic Data and Uncertain Training Images     
B. Jafarpour, M. Khodabakhshi, Texas A&M  University

0800–0930

Session 6: Uncertainty Analysis and Risk Assessment

Session Chairperson: Sebastien Geiger, Institute of Petroleum Engineering; Thomas Gundacker, BP

148085

Assessing the Impact of Fault Connectivity Uncertainty in Reservoir Studies Using Explicit Discretisation
N. Cherpeau, G. Caumon, Ecole Nationale Superieure de Geologie; J. Caers, Stanford University; B. Levy, ALICE team, INRIA

147542

Experimental Design for Resource Estimation: A Comparison with the Probabilistic Method
A. Cebastiant, R.A. Osbon, Woodside Energy

147923

Horizontal Well Modelling in Case of Highly Heterogeneous Anisotropic Reservoir
E.F. Tsyganova, Tyumen Petroleum Research Center

Alternates/Posters

148003

Assessing Structured Uncertainty in a Mature Fractured Reservoir Using Combination of Response Surface Method and Reservoir Simulation
M. Khosravi, National Iranian Oil Company; S. Fatemi, B. Rostami, University of Tehran

148017

Optimising Development Well Placements within Geological Uncertainty Utilising Sector Models
B.B. Yuen, O.M. Rashid, M. Al-Shammari, F.A. Al-Ajmi, T. Pham, Saudi Aramco; M. Rabah, J.C. Moreno, Schlumberger

1330–1500

Session 7: IOR/EOR Modelling

Session Chairperson : Mohammed Zubair Kalam, ADCO; Shehadeh K Masalmeh, Shell

147839

Impact of Miscibility on Gas-Oil Gravity Drainage in Fractured Reservoirs
V.S. Suicmez, V. Karpan, B. Dindoruk, Shell

147991

Three-Phase Pore-Network Modelling for Mixed-Wet Carbonate Reservoirs
A. Al-Dhahli; S. Geiger, M.I. Van Dijke, Heriot-Watt University

148323

Modified EOR Screening Criteria as Applied to a Group of Offshore Carbonate Oil Reservoirs
G. Bourdarot, ADMA-OPCO; S.G. Ghedan, The Petroleum Institute

Alternate/Posters

145718

Development of a New Foam EOR Model from Laboratory and Field Data of the Naturally Fractured Cantarell Field
F. Skoreyko, Computer Modelling Group; A.P. Villavicencio, H. R. Prada, Pemex; Q.P. Nguyen, University of Texas at Austin

148261

Fine Numerical Simulation of Alkaline-Surfactant-Polymer Flooding Considering Emulsion and Alkaline Scale Mechanism
Z. Lei, J. Song, B. Zhu, Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration and Development of PetroChina

1330–1500

Session 8: Geomechanics

Session Chairperson: Dipankar Dutta, Kuwait Oil Company; Thomas Finkbeiner, GeoMechanics International

147943

A 3D Coupled Reservoir Geomechanics Study for Pressure, Water Production and Oil Production Simulation: Application in Umm-Gudair Field, West Kuwait
D. Dutta, C.G. Nair, N.F. Al-Khalifa, E. Faldi, Kuwait Oil Company; X. Zhang, K. Khan, A.M. Hussein, M. Yaser, D. Press, Nick Koutsabeloulis, Schlumberger

148292

Geomechanics and Fluid-Flow Modelling Using Finite-Difference Method
A. Albinali, B.N. Alghamdi, Saudi Aramco; H. Kazemi, Colorado School of Mines

148338

Impact of Heterogeneous Geomechanical Properties on Coupled Geomechanical-Flow Simulation of SAGD 
M.M. Khajeh, R.J. Chalaturnyk, J. Boisvert, University of Alberta

Alternates/Posters

148160

Laboratory Rock Characterisation Study for Optimised Sand-Control Completion Using Samples Selected from Pre-Khuff Reservoir
M. Alqam, H. Al-Badairy, E. Caliboso, H. Al-Shammary, Saudi Aramco

147990

Flexural Wave Dispersion Analysis for Reservoir Characterisation with a Small Diameter Cross Dipole Tool
P.A. Elkington, D. Eccles, T. Mayor, Y. Zheng, Weatherford

1530–1700

Session 9: Heavy Oil Reservoirs

Session Chairperson: John H Schnessl, Computer Modelling Group; Paul Boerrigter, Shell

146716

Optimal Soak Time for Cyclic Steam Stimulation of a Horizontal Well in Gravity Drainage Reservoirs
Z. Wu, S. Vasantharajan, Blade Energy Partners

147934

Simulation of Hydrogen Sulfide and Carbon Dioxide Production During Thermal Recovery of Bitumen
T. Ibatullin, T. Yang, E.B. Petersen, M.Y. Chan, O. Rismyhr, S. Tollefsen, Statoil

145679

Multi-Million Cell SAGD Models - Opportunity for Detailed Field Analysis
F. Akram, Schlumberger

Alternate/Poster

148083

Evaluation and Application of the Extended Cyclic Steam Injection as a New Concept for Bachaquero-01 Reservoir in West Venezuela
G.J. Chourio Arocha, M. Mohtadi, Petroleos de Venezuela S.A.

1530–1700

Session 10: Complex Well Modelling

Session Chairperson: Adam Vasper, Schlumberger; Osama Khedr, ZADCO

148075

Simulation Modelling of ICDs and MLTBS in a Green Field Offshore Abu Dhabi
B. Marir, A. Allouti, D. Cobb, ADMA-OPCO

148021

The Added Value of Piloting Maximum Reservoir Contact Wells Prior to Large Scale Application to a Giant Offshore Carbonate Field
M.A. Al-Marzouqi, O.H. Khedr, W. Martin, K. Brantferger, J.V. Walters, A.M. Jackson, ZADCO

148190

Passive Inflow Control Devices Versus Multiple Fracturing In Horizontal Wells: Selection Criteria for Optimised Completions in Oil Reservoirs  
E. B. Uelker, RWE DEA;  A. Galimzyanov, L. Ostrowski, Baker Hughes; Y. Gordeev, TNNC, A. Mirochnichenko, VCNG

Alternate/Poster

147960

A Procedure for the Configuration of an Inflow Control Device Completion Using Reservoir Modelling and Simulation in the North Amethyst Pool
R. Wu, A. Turpin, D. MacDonald, D. Kavanagh, Husky Energy

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Tuesday, 11 October, 0830–1000 hours

Session 11: Reservoir Monitoring

Session Chairpersons: Pedro Navarre, Schlumberger; Talal Al Mutairi, Kuwait Oil Company

145125

Injection Fall-Off Analysis of Polymer Flooding EOR
H. Mahani, T. Sorop, P. Van den Hoek, A.D. Brooks, M. Zwaan, Shell

148198

Advanced Reservoir Management of Greater Burgan Field
H. Su, F. Ali, Kuwait Oil Company; S. Gheorghiu, J.A. Or, Schlumberger

148268

Oil Recovery Enhancement for Thamama B Lower in an Onshore Abu Dhabi Field Using Conceptual Models to Understand Reservoir Behaviour
A. Dias, A. Carvalho, M.T. Ribeiro, Partex Oil & Gas

Alternates/Posters

148135

Integration of Fiber Optic Enabled Coiled Tubing System with Multiphase Production Logging Tool for Remedial Work Candidate Evaluation
J. Stuker, A. Burov, Schlumberger M. Al-Buali, A. Shawly, A. Dashash, Saudi Aramco

145152

Simulation on the Method of Determining Remaining Oil Satruation by Measuring Dual Parameters Pulsed Neutron Parameters
Z. Feng, Y. Chao, L. Juntao, H. Shuang, China University of Petroleum; S. Yan, Dongxin Oil of Plant of Shengli Oilfield

0830–1000

Session 12: Advances in Modelling Workflows

Session Chairpersons: Kenneth Brantferger, ZADCO; Shawket Ghedan, The Petroleum Institute

148265

Adjusting Modelling Methodologies to Decision Requirements, Reservoir Properties and Recovery Mechanism - Examples from the Shuaiba in Oman
G.M. Warrlich, J. Amthor, I. Abu-Shiekah, A. Kharusi, M. Kindy, S. Garimella, Petroleum Development Oman

148184

Reservoir Characterisation of High Heterogeneous Thin Interbedding Layers
H. Khemissa, O. Al-Farisi, A.H. Al-Shemsi, A. Al-Felasi, M. Fathallah, S.  Fathalla, R.  Ghalem, T. Nakamura, A. Al-Alyak, ADMA-OPCO

148362

"Modelling with Intensity" - The Use of Intensity Functions to Condition 3D Geologic Reservoir Models
P. Lacroix, M. Masrahy, M. Prudden, T. Loretto, Saudi Aramco

Alternate/Poster

148104

Improving Reservoir Characterisation and Simulation with Near Wellbore Modelling
V. Chandra, H. Hamdi, P.W.M Corbett, S. Geiger, Heriot-Watt University

1330–1500

Session 13: History Matching Best Practices and Experiences

Session Chairperson: Bader Saif Al Badi, ADNOC; Mohamad Ghazali Bin Abdulkarim, Saudi Aramco

145416

Incorporating PLT-Distributed Dynamic Permeability - into Reservoir Simulation Models - Improves and Accelerates the History Matching Process
R. Abdel-ghani, D. Krinis, J. Nieto Camargo, Saudi Aramco

148386

A Team-Based Approach to History Matching a Giant Carbonate Reservoir Using Sector Models with a Domain Decomposition Workflow     
K.M. Brantferger, H. Al-Jenaibi, H. Patel, A.S. Al Harbi G.S. Kompanik, M. Mubarak ZADCO

148331

A High-Resolution Reservoir Simulation Model Constrained to Complex Clastic Rock Bodies for a Realistic Study of an  Offshore Field
A.J. Sultan, J. Vargas Guzman, J.S. Thuwaini, Saudi Aramco;P. Kumar, IFP 

Alternates/Posters

146934

Hybrid Parameterisation of Reservoir Properties for Robust History Matching Under Geologic Uncertainty
B. Jafarpour, M. Khaninezhad, M. Reza, Texas A&M  University

147807

Practices and Experiences of Seven-Year Polymer Flooding History Matching in China Offshore Oilfield: A Case Study
X. Luo, C. Zhao, Tianjin Branch of CNOOC

1330–1500

Session 14: Unconventionals

Session Chairpersons: Aman Alvi, Schlumberger; Mohamed Ibrahim Al Hammadi, ADCO

146876

Seismic-to-Simulation for Unconventional Reservoir Development
C.L. Cipolla, T. Fitzpatrick, M.J. Williams, U.K. Ganguly, Schlumberger

148205

Maximising Tight Gas Recovery through a New Hydraulic Fracture Optimisation Model
M.M. Rahman, H.K. Sarma, The Petroleum Institute

148311

Modelling and Simulation of Gas and Liquid Flow in Tight Gas Sand
A.L. Khlaifat, H. Qutob, Weatherford; H. Arastoopour, Illinois Institute of Technology

Alternates/Posters

148157

Private Properties,  Wettability  and  Capillary Forces in  Unconventional Gas Resevoir  Rocks Topics  Rarely  Visited
I. Lakatos, J. Lakatos-Szab,  T. Bdi, G. Szentes, University of Miskolc

145803

Slippage Effect and Quasi Starting Pressure in Low Permeability Water-Bearing Gas Reservoirs
X. Liu, J. Yan, Xi'an Shiyou University; Y. Liu, Changqing Oilfield Company

1530–1700

Session 15: Fluid Characterisation and Compositional Modelling

Session Chairperson: Mohammed Zubair Kalam, ADCO; Mohamed Al Hammadi, ADCO

147967

Experimental and Numerical Study of Compositional Two-Phase Displacements in Layered Porous Media
M.R. Al-Hamdan, Y. Cinar, University of New South Wales; V.S. Suicmez, B. Dindoruk, Shell

148040

Three-Phase Hydrocarbon Thermodynamic Liquid-Liquid-Vapour Equilibrium in CO2 Process
A.G. Lins Jr, Petrobras; L.X. Nghiem, Computer Modelling Group; T.G. Harding, University of Calgary

146188

The Effects of Asphaltene Precipitation and Deposition Control Parameters on Reservoir Performance A Numerical Approach
A. Khanifar, B. Demiral, University Technology PETRONAS; N.B. Darman, PETRONAS

Alternates/Posters

148269

EOS Modelling for Two Oils with High Concentration of Organic Sulphur : A Case Study
A.C. Dias, F.B. Alves, Partex Oil & Gas

148300

Geochemistry of CO2 Injection in Oil Reservoir with Structural Deformation Effect
M.F. El-Amin, S. Sun, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology

1530–1700

Session 16: Field Development Optimisation

Session Chairperson: Javier Vergara, Baker Hughes; Zayed Al Qubaisi, ZADCO

147999

Lessons Learnt from Nine Years of Immiscible Gas Injection Performance and Sector Modelling Study of Two Pilots in a Heterogeneous Carbonate Reservoir
L.S. Konwar, S.M. Tariq, S.A. Khan, G. Kompanik, ZADCO; M. Faskhoodi, Schlumberger

148380

Integrated Reservoir Modelling for Water Flood Development in a Heterogeneously Fractured Carbonate Reservoir, North Oman
H. Hillgartner, F. Hadhrami, W. Paino, I. Sinani, A. Mukhopadhyay, F. Vander Heyden, R. Habsi, W. Subhi, A. Naamani, Petroleum Development Oman

148374

Miscible Gas Injection Tests in Carbonates and its impact on Field Development
Z. Kalam, S. Negahban, A.S. Al Rawahi, I. Al Hosani, A. Rehman, ADCO

Alternates/Posters

148103

Optimising Development Strategy and Maximising Field Economic Recovery through Simulation Opportunity Index
M. Abd Karim, and M.B. Abd Raub, Saudi Aramco

147956

Modelling of a New Field Development Plan for a Giant Offshore Oilfield in the UAE
S. Bachar, H. Obara, ZADCO; M. Watanabe, Japan Oil Development Company

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