Technical Program
Tuesday, 24 March, 0900–1200
Cedar/Pine Ballroom
PLENARY: DELIVERING ENERGY, PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
Panel discussion on providing the delivery of energy while protecting the environment. The panelists include industry, academic, and government experts discussing topics such as energy demand, CO2 emissions, and human resource requirements.
Session Chairpersons:
- Khalid Aziz, Stanford University
- Jerry Hale, Chevron
Welcome and opening remarks:
Jerry Hale, 2009 SPE Western Regional Meeting General Chairperson
Khalid Aziz, 2009 SPE Western Regional Meeting Program Chairperson
Panelists:
- Behrooz Fattahi, Aera Energy and 2010 SPE President
- Hal Bopp, Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources
- Don Paul, Energy and Technology Strategies
- Franklin M. Orr, Stanford University
- Eve Sprunt, Chevron
Tuesday, 24 March, 1330–1700
Donner Pass
THERMAL OPERATIONS I
Technical paper session discussing recovery of heavy oil using thermal technologies. Session will include heavy-oil combustion, perforating strategies, thermal recovery in carbonate reservoirs, and thermal recovery in cold environments.
Session Chairpersons:
- Jeff Jones, Nations Petroleum
- Anthony Kovscek, Stanford University
| 1330 | 120995 | Isoconversional Kinetic Analysis of the Combustion of Heavy Hydrocarbons A.R. Kovscek, M. Cinar, L. Castanier, Stanford University |
| 1400 | 121112 | Using Statistics To Improve Oilfield Operations N.J. Goodman, D. Starbuck, Aera Energy |
| 1430 | 120168 | Optimum Tertiary Steam-Injection Strategies for Oil-Wet Fractured Carbonates S. Akin, Middle East Technical University; U. Kalfa, D. Celebioglu, S. Sahin, Turkish Petroleum |
| 1530 | 121008 | The Challenge of Producing and Stimulating a Deep Sandstone–Carbonate Reservoir With Combined Organic and Inorganic Formation Damage S. Gonzalez Pinto, Halliburton; J. Mora, G. Rincon, Emerald Energy Colombia |
| 1600 | 121059 | Thaw Front Dynamics and Super Insulated Well for Thermal Recovery in Cold Environments A.R. Kovscek, Stanford University; C. Marques, Total; L.M. Castanier, Stanford University |
| 1630 | 119678 | Effect of Deasphalting on Vapex Process and Scaleup Issues M. Ardali, Texas A&M University; R. Kharrat, M. Derakhshanfar, B. Rostami, Petroleum University of Technology–Iran |
| Poster | 121354 | Spontaneous Counter-Current Imbibition and Forced Displacement Characteristics of Low-Permeability, Siliceous Rocks A.R. Kovscek, S. Takahashi, Stanford University |
Tuesday, 24 March, 1330–1700
Oak
GEOTHERMAL RESOURCES
Technical paper session discussion on the development and operation of geothermal resources.
Session Chairpersons:
- Roland Horne, Stanford University
- Ali Khan, California Division Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources
Keynote Speaker:
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Subir Sanyal, GeothermEx Future of Geothermal Energy
| 1400 | 121418 | Application of Design of Experiments to Reservoir Management at the Geysers Geothermal Field J.E. Garcia, Calpine; A.S. Pingol, Unocal; J. Avery, Calpine |
| 1430 | 120031 | Estimation of Geothermal Reserves in Oil and Gas Reservoirs K. Li, Stanford University |
| 1530 | 121165 | Synergies and Opportunities Between EGS Development and Oilfield Drilling Operations and Producers R. Adair, Allochthon Enterprises; S. Petty, D.L. Bour, R. Baria, AltaRock Energy; B.J. Livesay, Livesay Consultants |
| 1600 | 121184 | Hydraulic Stimulation Techniques Applied to Injection Wells at the Salak Geothermal Field, Indonesia K. Yoshioka, R.G. Pasikki, Chevron; K.L. Riedel, Unocal Geothermal Indonesia |
| 1630 | 121351 | Modeling Two-Phase Flow in Geothermal Wells C. Kabir, Hess; R. Hasan, University of Minnesota–Duluth |
| Poster | 120845 | Foamed Calcium Aluminate Phosphate Cement Enables Drilling and Cementation of California Geothermal Wells R.A. Hernandez, Halliburton; B. Berard, CalEnergy Operations; H. Nguyen, Halliburton |
Tuesday, 24 March, 1330–1700
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CARBON MANAGEMENT
Panel discussion on carbon management. Panelists include industry, academic, and government experts discussing the future of carbon management needs and technology solutions.
Session Chairpersons:
- Yaqing Fan, Stanford University
- Medhat M. Kamal, Chevron
Panelists:
- Sally Benson, Stanford University
- Kristin Grenfell, Natural Resources Defense Council
- George Robin, US Environmental Protection Agency
- Susann Nordrum, Chevron
Wednesday, 25 March, 0830–1200
Donner Pass
THERMAL OPERATIONS II
Technical paper session discussing the recovery of heavy oil using thermal technologies. Session II will include geomechanics, thermal wellbore modeling, gravity drainage capillary holdup, SAGD, and in-situ combustion.
Session Chairpersons:
- Peter Ashton, Aera Energy
- Joe Fram, Chevron
| 0830 | 121248 | Experimental Study of the Effect of Temperature on the Mechanical Behaviour of the Petroleum Reservoir M. Masri, M. Sibai, J.F. Shao, University of Lille–France |
| 0900 | 121306 | Development and Application of a Compositional Wellbore Model for Thermal Recovery Processes S. Livescu, L.J. Durlofsky, K. Aziz, Stanford University |
| 0930 | 121391 | A Concept of Heating Ring Around a Heated Horizontal Wellbore Located in a Bitumen-Saturated Formation A.N. Duong, ConocoPhillips |
| 1030 | 121396 | Capillary Holdup in Gravity Drainage of Viscous Oil S.K. Das, Marathon Oil |
| 1100 | 121080 | ES-SAGD: Past, Present, and Future B.W. Orr, Nexen |
| 1130 | 121180 | Effects of Water on Kinetics of Wet In-Situ Combustion A. Lapene, Total; L.M. Castanier, Stanford University; G. Debenest, M. Quintard, Institut de Mecanique des Fluides de Toulouse; A.M. Kamp, Adera/Chloe; B. Corre, Total |
| Poster | 119688 | Development, Testing, and Field Application of a Heavy-Oil Pipeline Cleaning Chemical: A Cradle-to-Grave Case History J.J. Wylde, J. Slayer, Clariant Oil Services |
| Poster | 122087 | Continued Development of Mature Heavy-Oil Field With Strong Waterdrive Using Mechanistic Reservoir Simulation M. Han, E. Tajer. University of Tulsa; E.J. Behm, Occidental Oil and Gas |
Wednesday, 25 March, 0830–1200
Oak
NATURAL GAS SUPPLY AND DEMAND
Panel discussion on natural gas supply and demand. The session will include speakers from industry and government and will be followed by a question and answer session.
Session Chairpersons:
- Ray Clanton, Occidental of Elk Hills
- Bill O'Brien, Occidental of Elk Hills
Panelists:
- Gordon Pospisil, BP Exploration America
- Edith Allison, US Department of Energy
- Jeff Bennett, Pacific Gas and Electric
- Kevin Morrato, Venoco
Wednesday, 25 March, 0830–1200
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MATURE FIELDS IN CALIFORNIA: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
Panel discussion on mature California oilfield operations. The panelists will include industry and government experts discussing the future of California’s oil industry, new technologies to boost California production, and investment opportunities in California’s oil industry.
Session Chairpersons:
- Iraj Ershaghi, University of Southern California
- Randy Roadifer, ConocoPhillips
| 0830 | 120174 | The Future of California's Oil Supply G.D. Croft, T.W. Patzek, University of California–Berkeley |
| 0900 | 121819 | Incentives to Revitalize Mature Fields in an Environmentally Safe Manner M. Voskanian, C. Duda, California State Lands Commission |
Panelists:
- The Changing Landscape of Oil and Gas Development in California: Where We Have Been and Where We are Going R. Habel, California Division of Oil and Gas and Geothermal Resources
- New Technology to Optimize Hydrocarbon Identification and Production
S. Grayson, Schlumberger - Revitalizing Oilfields in California: Success Stories
H. Washburn, Breitburn Energy - Thinking Beyond the Ordinary: Beyond Waterflood and Thermal
V. Ziegler, Occidental Oil and Gas - New Alliances Needed to Trap the Other One-Third From Mature Fields
D. Kilpatrick, Kilpatrick Energy
Wednesday, 25 March, 1330–1700
Donner Pass
DRILLING AND PRODUCTION OPERATIONS I
Technical paper session on drilling and production operations. Session I focuses on design, planning, and equipment aspects. Topics include optimization of horizontal wells, expandable tubular, and shale swelling, plus geothermal well construction, plant design, and simulation.
Session Chairpersons:
- Serhat Akin, Middle East Technical University
- Wendell Menard, ConocoPhillips
| 1330 | 121385 | Numerical Reservoir-Wellbore-Pipeline Simulation Model of the Geysers Geothermal Field, California, USA S.J. Butler, Geothermex; S.L. Enedy, North California Power Agency |
| 1400 | 121334 | Shale Swelling Tests Using Optimized Water Content and Compaction Load R.T. Ewy, E.K. Morton, Chevron |
| 1430 | 120953 | Cost and Length Optimization for Drilling Horizontal and Multilateral Wells R. Samuel, Halliburton |
| 1530 | 121360 | Implementation of Efficient Plant Designs in a Time-Constrained Market T. Gray, Mighty River Power; D. Hoyer, Unocal |
| 1600 | 121356 | Geothermal Well Construction Technology Review A.J. Mansure, D. Blankenship, J.T. Finger, Y. Polsky, Sandia National Laboratories |
| 1630 | 121147 | Expandable Tubulars Facilitate Improved Well Stimulation and Well Production D.G. Durst, N. Ruzic, Enventure Global Technology |
| Poster | 120856 | Well Placement in a Mature California Field Z.M. Okafor, E.E. Moore, Schlumberger |
| Poster | 121345 | Operational Energy Savings Through the Use of Continuous Sucker Rods With Progressing-Cavity Pumps N.L. Hopkins, Cannon Associates |
Wednesday, 25 March, 1330–1700
Oak
UNCONVENTIONAL RESOURCES
Technical paper session on unconventional resources. Topics include technology of shale, oil, bitumen, foamy oils, and tight gas.
Session Chairpersons:
- Yuguang Chen, Chevron
- Randy Roadifer, ConocoPhillips
Keynote Speaker:
- W. John Lee, Texas A&M University
| 1400 | 121164 | ICP Process for Oil Shale T.D. Fowler, H.J. Vinegar, Shell |
| 1430 | 121290 | Comparison of Fractured Horizontal-Well Performance in Conventional and Unconventional Reservoirs E. Ozkan, M.L. Brown, H. Kazemi, Colorado School of Mines |
| 1530 | 120968 | Feasibility Assessment of CO2 Sequestration and Enhanced Recovery in Gas Shale Reservoirs J. Vermylen, P. Hagin, M.D. Zoback, Stanford University |
| 1600 | 120955 | The Effect of the Addition of Noncondensable Gases to Steam on the Gravity-Stable Thermal Recovery of Heavy Oil and Bitumen W.R. Paidin, D. Saini, D.N. Rao, Louisiana State University |
| 1630 | 120754 | Dimensionless Characterization of Transient Pressure-Volume Behaviour for Foamy Oils M.M. Huerta, Alberta Research Council; L. Andarcia, Eni; E. Jossy, Alberta Research Council |
| Poster | 121521 | Cost-Effective Production-Enhancement Solution for Heavy Oil |
| Poster | 121357 | Solutions for Better Production in Tight Gas Reservoirs Through Hydraulic Fracturing J.O. Arukhe, J. Arukhe, Petro-Canada Oil and Gas; R. Aguilera, T.G. Harding, University of Calgary |
Wednesday, 25 March, 1330–1700
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RESERVOIR MANAGEMENT I
Technical paper session on reservoir management. Session I will include papers on waterflood modeling and optimization, naturally fractured reservoir characterization, and modeling of multilateral wells.
Session Chairpersons:
- Antonin Settari, University of Calgary
- Jairam Kamath, Chevron
| 1330 | 121299 | Improvements in Capacitance-Resistive Modeling and Optimization of Large-Scale Reservoir Systems L.W. Lake, D. Weber, T.F. Edgar, L.S. Lasdon S. Kawas, M. Sayarpour, University of Texas at Austin |
| 1400 | 121335 | Field Applications of a Semianalytical Model of Multilateral Wells in Multilayer Reservoirs Y. Pan, M.M. Kamal, J. Kikani, Chevron |
| 1430 | 121353 | A Novel Method for Mapping Fractures and High-Permeability Channels in Waterfloods Using Injection and Production Rates K. Lee, A. Ortega, A.M. Nejad, N. Jafroodi, I. Ershaghi, University of Southern California |
| 1530 | 121395 | A Mutual-Information-Based Metric for Identification of Nonlinear Injector-Producer Relationships in Waterfloods F. Banaei-Kashani, H. Lee, C. Shahabi, I. Ershaghi, University of Southern California |
| 1600 | 121393 | A New Method for Continual Forecasting of Interwell Connectivity in Waterfloods Using an Extended Kalman Filter D. Zhai, J.M. Mendel, University of Southern California; F. Liu, J.E. Houghton, T.T. Nguyen, Chevron |
| 1630 | 121386 | Long-Term Monitoring of Thermal-Recovery Practices Using Tilt-Based Deformation Monitoring Techniques M.S. Machovoe, Pinnacle Technologies; M. McWilliams, Plains Exploration and Production; W.H. Roadarmel, T. Singh, Pinnacle Technologies; J. Roig, D. Niewiara, M. Bent, Plains Exploration and Production |
| Poster | 121394 | Forecasting the Post-Fracturing Response of Oil Wells in a Tight Reservoir J. Joo, D. Wu, J.M. Mendel, A. Bugacov, University of Southern California; A.M. Madding, Chevron |
| Poster | 121336 | Numerical Modeling of Fully Coupled Hydraulic Fracture Propagation in a Poroelastic Reservoir: Comparison With Elastic Media and Some Stability Concern M.M. Rahman, S.A. Ravoof, S.A. Hussain, University of New South Wales |
Thursday, 26 March, 0830–1200
Donner Pass
DRILLING AND PRODUCTION OPERATIONS II
Technical paper session on drilling and production operations. Session II focuses on drilling and workover operations. Topics include LCM, hole enlargers, prevention of pipe sticking, cementing, repair of casing leaks, and water shutoff.
Session Chairpersons:
- Joe Fram, Chevron
- Wendell Menard, ConocoPhillips
| 0830 | 121111 | Fuseable-Particle Lost Circulation Material (FPLCM) System Successfully Controls Severe Lost Circulation While Drilling in the Elk Hills Field, Bakersfield, CA R.H. Williams, Schlumberger; T. Payne, Occidental Petroleum; K. Jeffreys, A. Velasco, E. Therond, V.J. Reveth, Schlumberger |
| 0900 | 121269 | Optimized Performance With New Eccentric Hole-Enlargement Tool Through Improved Directional Control, Bit Cleaning, and Dysfunction Mitigation in Soft, Balling, and Swelling Formations L.T. Shale, D. Rickabaugh, J. Dodson, J. Sinkinson, Baker Hughes; S. Allen, Oxy Oil and Gas |
| 0930 | 120935 | Pipe Sticking Prediction and Avoidance Using Adaptive Fuzzy Logic Modeling A. Murillo, J. Neuman, University of Houston; R. Samuel, Halliburton |
| 1030 | 119275 | An Innovative Cement Formula To Prevent Gas Migration Problems in HT/HP Wells A.S. Al-Yami, Saudi Aramco; H.A. Nasr-El-Din, Texas A&M University; A.S. Al-Humaidi, Saudi Aramco |
| 1100 | 120978 | Pressure-Activated Sealant Economically Repairs Casing Leaks on Prudhoe Bay Wells R. Chivvis, BP; D.N. Cary, Seal-Tite International; J.Y. Julian, BP |
| 1130 | 121194 | Polymer Gel Water-Shutoff Applications Combined With Stimulation Increase Oil Production and Life of Wells in the Monterey Formation Offshore California B.O. Turner, Tiorco; R.L. Zahner, Venoco |
| Poster | 121005 | Coiled Tubing and a True Fluidic Oscillator Used as an Aid for Selective Placement Technique for Wells in Huila, Colombia S. Gonzalez Pinto, G.F. Callarotti, Halliburton; O.M. Tellez, Hocol |
| Poster | 119396 | Quick and Novel Method To Check the Gas Lift Valve Performance and Calibrate It for the Best Performance at the Wellbore Location M. Shahri, H.W. Winkler, Texas Tech University |
Thursday, 26 March, 0830–1200
Oak
ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES
Technical paper session on environmental challenges and technology solutions in oilfield operations.
Session Chairpersons:
- Louis Durlofsky, Stanford University
- Gordon Pospisil, BP
Keynote Speaker:
- John A. Hall, Halliburton
| 0900 | 121227 | Development of High-Performance Water-Based Mud Formulation Based on Amine Derivatives N.G. Doonechaly, K. Tahmasbi, Pars Drilling Fluid |
| 0930 | 121425 | Combining Step-Rate Well Test With Transient-Pressure Test: Is It Possible? D.B. Silin, Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory; G.J. Robin, US Environmental Protection Agency |
| 1030 | 115952 | Is Reverse Osmosis Effective for Produced-Water Purification, Viability and Economic Analysis of Produced-Water Desalination L. Li, R. Lee, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology |
| 1100 | 120903 | Low-Dosage, High-Efficiency, and Environment-Friendly Inhibitors: A New Horizon in Gas Hydrates Mitigation in Production Systems K. Kannan, Maharashtra Institute of Technology; A.D. Punase, University of Pune |
| 1130 | 121520 | Desalination of Oilfield-Produced Water at the San Ardo Water Reclamation Facility, CA C.H. Webb, Chevron; L. Nagghappan, Veolia Water; R. Franks, Hydranautics; G. Smart, J. Hoblitzell, Chevron |
| Poster | 122096 | Methodologies for Estimating Energy Savings From Pumpoff Controller and Variable Speed Drive Control of Sucker-Rod Pumps G. LaPalme, LaPalme Consulting; C.W. Zublin, Cannon Associates; S. Giampaoli, KEMA; R. Roffey, PG&E |
| Poster | 118852 | Organosilicon Drilling-Fluid System for HT Deep Gas Wells Y. Sun, Daqing Petroleum Institute; Y. Zhang, University of Oklahoma |
Thursday, 26 March, 0830–1200
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RESERVOIR MANAGEMENT II
Technical paper session on reservoir management. Session II will include papers on tight gas reservoir characterization, waterflood production optimization, well-test interpretation, and Prudhoe Bay modeling.
Session Chairpersons:
- Yan Pan, Chevron
- Josephina M. Schembre-McCabe, Chevron
| 0830 | 121293 | Using PLT Data To Estimate the Size of Natural Fractures B. Hoffman, Montana Tech; W. Narr, L. Li, Chevron |
| 0900 | 121203 | Establishing Injector/Producer Connectivity Before Breakthrough During Fluid Injection C. Kabir, Hess; O. Izgec, Texas A&M University |
| 0930 | 120511 | Data Processing and Interpretation of Well Test Data as a Nonparametric Regression Problem M. Nomura, Teikoku Oil; R.N. Horne, Stanford University |
| 1030 | 121305 | An Improved Approach for Ensemble-Based Production Optimization M.M. Chaudhri, Chevron; H.A. Phale, University of Oklahoma; N. Liu, Chevron; D.S. Oliver, University of Oklahoma |
| 1100 | 120967 | Prudhoe Bay: Rebuilding a Giant Oil and Gas Full-Field Model E.R. Ding, P.F. Harrison, BP; J.A. Dozzo, International Reservoir Technologies; C. Lin, BP |
| 1130 | 118788 | Petrophysical Properties Determination of Tight Gas Sands From NMR Data Using Artificial Neural Network M. Elshafei, G.M. Hamada, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Mining |
| Poster | 121392 | Conceptual Models for Fast Tracking Decision Making in the Reservoir Management F.O. Iwere, L. Boukhelifa, E. Gomez, Schlumberger; E. Henshaw, ExxonMobil |
| Poster | 121344 | Assessment of Probability Density Evolution Using Ensemble Kalman Filter A. Kumar, Texas A&M University |