Wednesday, 21 March, 1000—1200
Artificial Intelligence: Integrated
Operations and Smart Fields
Session Chairpersons: Randy
Roadifer,
ConocoPhillips; John Stalder, ConocoPhillips
This session covers advanced technologies of data acquisitions,
processing, visualization and use of intelligence agents
within smart fields. |
1000 |
153271 |
Semiautomatic, Semantic Assistance
to Manual Curation of Data in Smart Oil Fields
C. Chelmis, J. Zhao, V.S. Sorathia, S. Agarwal, V. Prasanna,
University of Southern California |
1030 |
153815 |
Towards Intelligent Optimization of Offshore Oil
and Gas Production Using Multiagent Software Systems
L.L. Mikkelsen, DONG Energy; B. Jergensen, University of Southern
Denmark |
1100 |
153470 |
Visualization Grammar: A Phrase-Based Reservoir
Information Visualization System
Z. Gao, L. Nocera, U. Neumann, University of Southern California |
1130 |
153921 |
Creating Digital Thermal EOR Projects Using Wireless
Technology and New Data Integration Solutions
C.J. Angelo, K. Mershon, ProGauge Technologies |
1000—1200
Reservoir Engineering and Characterization:
Classical Reservoir Engineering and Modeling
Session Chairpersons: Gordon
Pospisil,
BP; David DiCarlo, University of Texas at Austin
This session covers both field decline characteristics and
reservoir modeling ranging from non reservoir effects on
data to a surrogate modeling technique to a case history. |
1000 |
154327 |
Field Scale Production Decline Characteristics
During Gravity Drainage
A. Sahni, D. Beeson, Chevron; D. DiCarlo, University of Texas at Austin |
1030 |
153900 |
Incorporating Into Reservoir Models How Nonreservoir
Effects Impact Production Data
B. Hoffman, Colorado School Of Mines; K. Gopalan, CCI Valve |
1100 |
152946 |
Computational Optimization of Shale Resource Development
Using Reduced-Physics Surrogate Models
K. Wilson, L.J. Durlofsky, Stanford University |
1130 |
154724 |
Detecting Shale Discontinuity Between Different Layers Using Waterflood Tomography
Y. Lin, A. Ortega, T. Tafti, I. Ershaghi, University of Southern California |
1000—1200
Shale and Diatomite: Hydraulic Fracturing
Session Chairpersons: Kashy
Aminian,
West Virginia University; Rakesh Trehan, Halliburton
This session covers both production performance from producers
with both single and multiple fractures, and fracturing techniques. |
1000 |
153138 |
Production Performance Diagnostics Using Field
Production Data and Analytical Models: Method and Case
Study for the Hydraulically Fractured South Belridge Diatomite
Z. Yang, Aera Energy |
1030 |
153894 |
Production Performance of the Multiply-Fractured
Horizontal Wells
A.M. Belyadi, K. Aminian, S. Ameri, West Virginia University |
1100 |
153811 |
Natural Proppants for Hydraulic Fracture Production
Optimization in Barnett and Eagle Ford Shales
M. Yang, Cadre Proppants; M.J. Economides, University of Houston |
1400—1715
Artificial Intelligence: Data Mining
and Artificial Intelligence
Session Chairpersons:Turgay
Ertekin,
Pennsylvania State University; Akshay
Sahni, Chevron
This session presents state of the art application of data
mining and predictive analytics tools for knowledge extraction,
pattern recognition, and forecasting. The range of applications
included in the section vary from reservoir characterization
to reservoir modeling and optimization. |
1400 |
154302 |
Associative Data Modeling and Ant Colony Optimizaton
Approach for Waterflood Analysis
A.S. Popa, Chevron; K. Sivakumar, University of Southern California;
S.D. Cassidy, Chevron |
1430 |
153321 |
A New Screening Tool for Improved Oil Recovery
Methods Using Artificial Neural Networks
C.H. Parada, T. Ertekin, Pennsylvania State University |
1500 |
150314 |
State-of-the-Art of Artificial Intelligence and
Predictive Analytics in the E&P Industry: A Technology
Survey
C.E. Bravo, Halliburton; L.A. Saputelli, Hess; F. Rivas, A. Perez, Universidad de Los Andes; M. Nikolaou, University of Houston; G. Zangl, Fractured Reservoir Dynamics; N. de Guzman, Intelligent Agent Corporation; S. Mohaghegh, West Virginia University; G. Nunez, Schlumberger |
1545 |
154215 |
Combining Absorption and AVO Seismic Attributes
Using Neural Networks to High-Grade Gas Prospects
A. Zeynal, F. Aminzadeh, University of Southern California;
A. C. Clifford, Saratoga Resources |
1615 |
153895 |
Aggregating Petroleum Reservoir Interwell Connectivities Using the Generalized Choquet Integral
M. Hao, J.M. Mendel, University of Southern California |
1645 |
153272 |
Recovering Linkage Between Seismic Images and
Velocity Models
J. Zhao, C. Chelmis, V.S. Sorathia, V. Prasanna, A.
Goel, University of Southern California |
1400—1715
Heavy Oil: Conventional Thermal Recovery
Session Chairpersons: Jeff
Jones, E&B
Resources; Abhijit Dandekar, University of Alaska
This session covers the breadth of technology transfer,
recovery mechanisms, facilities and case histories in steam
flooding. |
1400 |
154172 |
Using San Joaquin Valley Oil Fields as a Technology
Test Bed To Mature Steamflood Technology
J.K. Stevenson, R.A. Behrens, J.T. Foote, S.D. Cassidy, Chevron |
1430 |
153441 |
Enhancing Steamflood Performance of Highly Permeable
Dipping Reservoir With Strong Waterdrive
D.W. Chenot, WZI; R.D. Shah, Macpherson Oil |
1500 |
153812 |
Investigation of Recovery Mechanism of Steam Injection
in Heavy Oil Carbonate Reservoir and Mineral Dissolution
G. Tang, T.A. Inouye, V. Lee, D. Lowry, W. Wei, Chevron |
1545 |
153940 |
The Vedder Lease, Section 9, Mt. Poso Field, California:
A Unique Case History
B.L. Evans, Evans & Walker |
1615 |
153839 |
Field Trials Using an All Metal Ring Seal Floating Packer
M.S. Lombard, Industrial Technology Management; E. Ramirez, NorthPoint Systems; M. Zambrano, J. Ricardo, L. Vargas, I Luque, M. Romero, Mansarovar Energy; J.F. Albornoz, NorthPoint Systems; M. Cardona, Pemex |
1645 |
153837 |
What Every Engineer Should Know About Vacuum Insulated
Tubing
M.S. Lombard, Oil Tech Services |
1400—1715
Shale and Diatomite: Novel Frac, Acid, and Surfactant Stimulation
Session Chairpersons: Peter
Zannito,
Aera Energy; Ray Clanton, Oxy
This session covers stimulation ideas separate from hydraulic
fracturing. The session leads off with a lab study on a new
fracturing technique, follows with four papers on acid stimulation,
and ends with a surfactant discussion. |
1400 |
153805 |
Experiments on Pulse Power Fracturing
R. Mao, Alstom; H. de Pater, Fenix Consulting; J.F. Leon, Galtenco;
J. Fram, S. Storslett, R. Ewy, J. Stefani, Chevron |
1430 |
153779 |
Water Injector Matrix Acidizing: Evaluation of
Tools Deployed on Coiled Tubing Used for Placement
R. Trehan, N.D. Jones, Halliburton; V.C. Meraz‑Mata, Vintage Production |
1500 |
154257 |
Acidizing Optimization: Monterey Shale, California
R. Trehan, N.D. Jones, J. Haney, Halliburton |
1545 |
154164 |
A Novel Approach in Completing Unconventional Tight-Gas Condensate Wells Using Propellant Gas-Assist Perforating and Foam Matrix Acidizing: Case Study
R. Trehan, N.D. Jones, T. Kline, Halliburton |
1615 |
154242 |
Ensuring Better Well Stimulation in Unconventional
Oil and Gas Formations by Optimizing Surfactant Additives
L. Xu, Q. Fu, Halliburton |
1645 |
153788 |
Effect of Penetrating Ratio on Pressure Behavior
of Horizontal Wells With Multiple-Inclined Hydraulic Fractures
S.J. Al Rbeawi, D. Tiab, The University of Oklahoma |
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Thursday, 22 March, 1000—1200
Artificial Intelligence: Reservoir Modeling
and Surveillance Using Artificial Intelligence Technologies
Session Chairpersons: Andrei
Popa, Chevron;
Lwanga Yonke, Aera Energy
This session addresses the use of surrogate models and pattern
recognition techniques for reservoir modeling and production
optimization as well as real time decision making applications
using knowledge domain for reservoir surveillance and management. |
1000 |
153844 |
Grid-Based Surrogate Reservoir Modeling (SRM)
for Fast Track Analysis of Numerical Reservoir Simulation
Models at the Grid block Level
S.D. Mohaghegh, S. Amini, V. Gholami, West Virginia
University; R. Gaskari, Intelligent Solution; G.S. Bromhal,
US Department of Energy |
1030 |
153185 |
Neural Networks for Production Curve Pattern Recognition
Applied to Cyclic Steam Optimization in Diatomite Reservoirs
A.S. Popa, A.N. Patel, Chevron |
1100 |
153845 |
Application of Well-Base Surrogate Reservoir
Models (SRMs) to Two Offshore Fields in Saudi Arabia, Case
Study
S.D. Mohaghegh, West Virginia University; J.S. Liu, Saudi Aramco; R. Gaskari, M. Maysami, Intelligent Solutions; O.A. Olukoko, Saudi Aramco |
1130 |
153813 |
Alternate Representations in Numerical Modeling
of Multistage Hydraulically Fractured Horizontal Wells
in Shale Gas Reservoirs
N. Siripatrachai, T. Ertekin, Pennsylvania State University |
1000—1200
Reservoir Characterization:
Regulatory and New Methods To Get OOIP
Session Chairpersons: Malcolm
Allan,
Aera Energy; Mark Odom, Chevron
There are two distinct parts in this session. The first
part takes a life cycle analysis and regulatory view
of carbon footprint reduction. The second part is on methods
to get at original oil in place without the usual prewaterflood
log petrophysics. |
1000 |
154722 |
Impact of California's Greenhouse Gas Law on the
Upstream Oil and Gas Industry
D.J. Winslow, Chevron |
1030 |
153806 |
Solar-Generated Steam for Oil Recovery: Reservoir
Simulation, Economic Analysis, and Life Cycle Assessment
J. Sandler, G. Fowler, K. Cheng, A.R. Kovscek, Stanford University |
1100 |
153593 |
A New Method for Estimating Waterflood Oil Recovery
Efficiency Using Post-Waterflood NMR and Dielectric Well
Logs, Belridge Field, California
D.A. Reed, Aera Energy; E.A. Tanis, University of Nevada, Las
Vegas; J. Lalicata, P.J. Zannitto, Aera Energy |
1130 |
153810 |
An Analytical Methodology To Determine Oil in
Place, Aquifer Influx, and Ultimate Sweep Efficiency of
a Mature Heavy Oil Waterflood in the Wilmington Basin
B.S. Gill, City of Long Beach |
1000—1200
Reservoir Engineering and Characterization:
Allocation Factors and Inter Well Properties
Session Chairpersons: Iraj
Ershaghi,
University of Southern California; Mike
Husband, BP
This water flood session focuses on connectivity via a look
at allocation factors and a method to get inter well properties.
The last paper talks on production test data interpolation
for purposes of better connectivity calculations. |
1000 |
153809 |
Determination of Water Injection Zonal Allocation
From Distributed Temperature Sensing Data
N. Mehtiyev, D.A. Bourgoyne, M. Rahman, Aera Energy |
1030 |
153912 |
Waterflood Management Based on Well Allocation
Factors for Improved Sweep Efficiency: Model Based or Data
Based?
M. Shahvali, Stanford University; S. Shirzadi, P.R. Ballin, E. Ziegel, BP |
1100 |
153386 |
A Large Scale Network Model To Obtain Interwell
Formation Characteristics
S.A. Gherabati, R.G. Hughes, H. Zhang, C.D. White, Louisiana
State University |
1130 |
153896 |
Robust Production-Rate Interpolation in Waterflood
Management
D. Zhai, J.M. Mendel, University of Southern California |
1400—1715
Reservoir Engineering and Characterization:
Waterflood Technologies and Reservoir Characterization
Session Chairpersons: Jerry
Hale, Chevron; Tony Singh, Pinnacle Technologies
This session look at (1) waterflood from both low salinity
and conformance control views, and (2) reservoir characterization
with data ranging from the core scale to the seismic scale. |
1400 |
153898 |
Design Considerations of Waterflood Conformance
Control With Temperature-Triggered Low-Viscosity Submicron
Polymer
O. Izgec, G.M. Shook, Chevron |
1430 |
153594 |
A Saturation Height Function Model Derived From
Capillary Pressure, Lower Etchegoin/Williamson Reservoir,
Lost Hills Field
J. Lalicata, Aera Energy; E.A. Tanis, University of Nevada,
Las Vegas; D.A. Reed, P.J. Zannitto, Aera Energy |
1500 |
153817 |
Optimization of Core-Log Derived Permeability
Using Pressure Transient Analysis in Low-Permeability
Waterflood: Ventura Avenue Field Case Study
F. Albornoz, Aera Energy; S.O. Williams, Consultant |
1545 |
154339 |
Reservoir Characterization of an Unconventional
Reservoir by Integrating Microseismic, Seismic, and Well
Log Data
D. Maity, F. Aminzadeh, University of Southern California |
1615 |
153039 |
Sensitivity Analysis for Joint Inversion of Production
and Time-Lapse Seismic Data of Norne Field
A. Suman, T. Mukerji, Stanford University |
1645 |
153740 |
Simulation and Economic Screening of Improved
Oil Recovery Methods with Emphasis on Injection Profile
Control Including Waterflooding, Polymer Flooding and
a Thermally Activated Deep Diverting Gel
T. Okeke, R.H. Lane, Texas A&M University |
1400—1715
Heavy Oil: SAGD
Session Chairpersons: Shirish
Patil, University of Alaska; Reza
Rastegar, Chevron
This session focuses mostly on two current topics in Steam
Assisted Gravity Drainage: High temperature ESP’s and injection
control technologies. |
1400 |
153984 |
Real-Time Downhole Monitoring of Electrical Submersible
Pumps Rated to 250o C Using Fiber Optic Sensors: Case Study
and Data Value in the Leismer SAGD Project
M. Medina, C.E. Torres, J. Sanchez, L. Boida, Statoil; A.J. Leon, J.A. Jones, C. Yicon, Baker Hughes |
1430 |
153706 |
Test of SAGD Flow Distribution Control Liner System,
Surmont Field, Alberta, Canada
J.L. Stalder, ConocoPhillips |
1530 |
153903 |
Experiences in Eliminating Steam Breakthrough
and Providing Zonal Isolation in SAGD Wells
R.T. Brooks, H.H. Tavakol, TAM International |
1545 |
153909 |
Integrating Wellbore Hydraulics, Reservoir Properties,
and Thermal Transient Analysis for SAGD Injector Well Completion
Design With Multiple Outflow Control Devices: A Case Study
M. Medina, R.M. Wat, Statoil |
1615 |
152321 |
Phase Behavior and Viscosity Measurements of Heavy
Crude Oil With Methane and Ethane at High-Temperature
Conditions
M. Kariznovi, H. Nourozieh, J. Abedi, University of Calgary |
1645 |
152319 |
Liquid-Liquid Equilibria of Solvent/Heavy Crude
Systems: In Situ Upgrading and Measurements of Physical
Properties
H. Nourozieh, M. Kariznovi, J. Abedi, University of Calgary |
1400—1715
Shales and Diatomite: Shale Fracture
Modeling
Session Chairpersons: Larry
Murray,
Oxy; Bill Minner, StrataGen
This session is focused on fracture modeling in shales.
The focus includes both the fractures themselves and the
production they give. |
1400 |
153888 |
Numerical Modeling of Multi-Fracture Horizontal
Well for Uncertainty Analysis and History Matching: Case
Studies From Oklahoma and Texas Shale Gas Wells
M.M. Chaudhri, Chevron |
1430 |
153814 |
Characterizing Fracture Network in Shale Reservoir
Using Microseismic Data
T.A. Tafti, F. Aminzadeh, University of Southern California |
1500 |
153914 |
Production Optimization and Forecasting of Shale
Gas Wells Using Simulation Models and Decline Curve Analysis
P.O. Ikewun, M. Ahmadi, University Of Alaska-Fairbanks |
1545 |
153913 |
Automatic Estimation of Fracture Properties in
Multi-Stage Fractured Shale Gas Horizontal Wells for Reservoir
Modeling
P. Ghods, University of Southern California; D. Zhang, Peking University |
1615 |
153889 |
Type Curves for Pressure Transient Analysis of
Composite Double-Porosity Gas Reservoirs
S. Rana, T. Ertekin, Pennsylvania State University |
1645 |
153890 |
NFFLOW: A Reservoir Simulator Incorporating Explicit Fractures
E.J. Boyle, US Department of Energy-NETL; W.N. Sams, EG&G |
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Friday,
23 March, 0800—1145
Heavy Oil: Thermal Facilities and
Emerging Technologies (Solar, Electrical, and Combustion)
Session Chairpersons: Ronald
Behrens, Chevron; Tony Kovscek, Stanford University
This session looks at both thermal facilities and the emerging
heating technologies of electrical and combustion. |
0800 |
153726 |
Field Evaluation of MOV Adjustable Steam Chokes
F. Latif, Vintage Production California; S. Castrup, Integrated Sciences Group; A. Al Kalbani, Occidental Petroleum Oman |
0830 |
153856 |
Leveraging New Technologies To Expedite Thermal
EOR Facility Expansions
H.S. Kovac, N.A. Malpiede, Cannon |
0900 |
154123 |
Evaluation of Electromagnetic Heating for Heavy
Oil Recovery From Alaskan Reservoirs
V. Peraser, S.L. Patil, S. Khataniar, A.Y. Dandekar, V.S. Sonwalkar, University of Alaska-Fairbanks |
0945 |
153907 |
Dual Horizontal Well Air Injection Process
H. Rahnema, M.A. Barrufet, Texas A&M University; J. Martinez, University of Santanders; D. Mamora, Mamora & Associates |
1015 |
154723 |
A New Understanding of an Old EOR Concept for
In Situ Combustion Processes
A. Alamatsaz, R.G. Moore, S.A. Mehta, M.G. Ursenbach, University
of Calgary |
1045 |
153887 |
Uncertainty Analysis on In-Situ Combustion Simulations
Using Experimental Design
O.O. Ogunbanwo, M. Gerritsen, A. Kovscek, Stanford University |
0800—1145
Drilling and Completions
Session Chairpersons: Dave
Wagner, Chevron;
Jalal Torabzadeh, Cal State Long Beach
This session covers drilling
and completions with abandonment's, wellbore designs, and
models of drilling itself. |
0800 |
153916 |
Successful Techniques for Competently Abandoning Wells With Severe Casing Restrictions
D.F. Renting, T. Aparicio, Chevron |
0830 |
154013 |
Monobore Well Design: Utilizing Technology to Improve Well Execution Efficiency
B. Randell, Chevron |
0900 |
152098 |
Drilling Fluids Consultation System: Development and Field Applications
A.S. Al-Yami, J. Schubert, Texas A&M University
|
0945 |
152056 |
Sophisticated Software Analysis System and Use of Torque/Drag Modeling for Complex Well Operations Increases Operational Efficiency
L. Xie, D.P. Moran, L. Yan, J. Mercado, Schlumberger |
1015 |
149410 |
Mechanical Efficiency Algorithm Solves Drilling Problems in Areas of Limited/Inaccurate Offset Data
A. Purwanto, V. Saheta, H. Ibrahim, Schlumberger |
1045 |
152101 |
Underbalanced Drilling Expert
A.S. Al-Yami, J. Schubert, Texas A&M University |
0800—1145
Reservoir Engineering and Characterization:
CO2 Sequestration, Storage, and Modeling
Session Chairpersons: Kristian
Jessen, University of Southern California; Baldev
Gill, City of Long Beach
This session starts covers CO2 WAG operations
and CO2 sequestration modeling. |
0800 |
153792 |
The Study of Timing of Cyclic Injections in Miscible
CO2 WAG
H. Jiang, Enhanced Oil Recovery Institute; L. Nuryaningsih, H. Adidharma, University of Wyoming |
0830 |
153954 |
Analytical Study of Effects of Flow Rate, Capillarity and Gravity on CO2/Brine Multiphase Flow System in Horizontal Corefloods
C. Kuo, S.M.
Benson, Stanford University |
0900 |
154114 |
Applying Method of Characteristis to Model the Flow of Compressible CO2 in Aquifers
R. Moghanloo,
L.W. Lake, University of Texas at Austin |
0945 |
153843 |
Uncertainty Analysis of a CO2 Sequestration Project Using Surrogate Reservoir Modeling Technique
S. Amini, S.D. Mohaghegh, West Virginia University; R. Gaskari, Intelligent Solution; G. Bromhal, US Department of Energy |
1015 |
153920 |
Evaluation of CO2-EOR and Sequestration in Alaska
West Sak Reservoir Using Four-Phase Simulation Model
V. Aghbash, M. Ahmadi, University of Alaska-Fairbanks |
1045 |
152998 |
A Selection Criterion for CO2 Enhanced Oil Recovery and Dispersion Modeling of High Pressure CO2 Release
A. Al-Adasani, Kuwait Oil; B. Bai, N. Runar, Missouri
University of Science and Technology |
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