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Bit Technology

An Attribute-Based Bit-Classification System

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 37582, “Improved Roller-Cone Bit Selection Through the Use of an Attribute-Based Bit-Classification System,” by P.G. Parys, SPE, and J.W. Langford, SPE, RockBit Intl. Inc., and P.K. Berga, SPE, Marathon Oil Co., originally presented at the 1997 SPE/IADC Drilling Conference held in Amsterdam, 4–6 March. Please read the full-length paper for additional detail, illustrations, and references. The paper from which the synopsis has been taken has not been peer reviewed.

Optimized Bit and Motor Usage Offshore Qatar

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 39249, ”Optimized Bit and Motor Usage Offshore Qatar,” by Michael A. Simpson, SPE, Ahmed Fakhro, SPE, and Ahmed Al-Bakri, Qatar General Petroleum Corp., originally presented at the 1997 SPE/IADC Middle East Drilling Technology Conference, held in Manama, Bahrain, 23–25 November. Please read the full-length paper for additional detail, illustrations, and references. The paper from which the synopsis has been taken has not been peer reviewed.

Bicenter-Bit Technology for Undergauge-Hole Problems

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 39247, “Utilization of Bicenter-Bit Technology To Solve Undergauge-Hole Problems in the Dukhan Field,” by A. Shehata, SPE and M.A. Simpson, SPE, Qatar General Petroleum Corp., originally presented at the 1997 SPE/IADC Middle East Drilling Technology Conference held in Manama, Bahrain, 23–25 November. Please read the full-length paper for additional detail, illustrations, and references. The paper from which the synopsis has been taken has not been peer reviewed.

Optimization of Bit Performance for Qatar’s Offshore North Field

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 39253, “Optimization of Bit Performance for Qatar’s Offshore North Field,” by T.B. Martin Jr., SPE, D. McKinnell, and P. Labrugere, Qatar Liquefied Gas Co. Ltd., and A. Besson, Total, originally presented at the 1997 SPE/IADC Middle East Drilling Technology Conference held in Manama, Bahrain, 23–25 November. Please read the full-length paper for additional detail, illustrations, and references. The paper from which the synopsis has been taken has not been peer reviewed.

New Polycrystalline-Diamond-Compact-Bit Technology Proves Cost-Effective

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 39254, “New PDC-Bit Technology Proves Cost-Effective in Drilling Oman Carbonates,” by John Van Venrooy, Petroleum Development Oman, and John D. Callais, SPE, and Tod Torgerson, SPE, Hughes Christensen Co., originally presented at the 1997 SPE/IADC Middle East Drilling Technology Conference held in Manama, Bahrain, 23–25 November. Please read the full-length paper for additional detail, illustrations, and references. The paper from which the synopsis has been taken has not been peer reviewed.

Drill-Bit Solutions for Operational Constraints

This paper was taken from an original manuscript submitted by W. W. King, SPE, and E.C. Spatz, Security DBS. The manuscript has not been peer reviewed. No reprints of this article are available.

Drilling Index: A New Approach to Bit Performance Evaluation

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 37595,”Drilling Index—A New Approach to Bit Performance Evaluation,” by Van P. Perrin, SPE, Chevron; Graham Mensa-Wilmot, SPE, GeoDiamond; and William L. Alexander, SPE, Smith Tool, originally presented at the 1997 SPE/IADC Drilling Conference held in Amsterdam, 4–6 March. Please read the full-length paper for additional detail, illustrations, and references. The paper from which the synopsis has been taken has not been peer reviewed.

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Reservoir Management

Nemba Field Development: A Phased Approach

This article is a synopsis of paper OTC 8330, “Nemba Field Development: A Phased Approach,” by C.P. Whatley, M.L. Schrader, SPE, and J.B. Murphy, Chevron Overseas Petroleum Inc.; and Gaspar Martins, Sonangol, originally presented at the 1997 Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, 5–8 May. Please read the full-length paper for additional detail, illustrations, and references. The paper from which the synopsis has been taken has not been peer reviewed. Copyright 1997, Offshore Technology Conference.

Reciprocal Productivity Index for Oilwell and Gaswell Evaluation

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 37409, “Oil and Gas Well Evaluation Using the Reciprocal Productivity Index Method,” by J.W. Crafton, SPE, Performance Sciences Inc., originally presented at the 1997 SPE Production Operations Symposium, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 9–11 March. Please read the full-length paper for additional detail, illustrations, and references.

Optimized Reservoir Management: Mixed Linear Programming

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 37963, “Optimized Reservoir Management Using Mixed Linear Programming,” by J.C. Currie, SPE, and J.F. Novotnak, Phillips Petroleum Co., and B.T. Aasboee, SPE, and C.J. Kennedy, Phillips Petroleum Co. Norway, originally presented at the 1997 SPE Hydrocarbon Economics and Evaluation Symposium, Dallas, 16–18 March. Please read the full-length paper for additional detail, illustrations, and references. The paper from which the synopsis has been taken has been peer reviewed and published full length in SPE Computer Applications (August 1997 Page 103).

How Well Is the Reservoir Connected?

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 38560, “How Well Connected Is the Schiehallion Reservoir?” by S.M. Richardson, N. Herbert, and H.M. Leach, BP Exploration, originally presented at the 1997 SPE Offshore Europe Conference, Aberdeen, 9–12 September. Please read the full-length paper for additional detail, illustrations, and references. The paper from which the synopsis has been taken has not been peer reviewed.

Integrated Reservoir Management for the Long Term

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 38284, “Integrated Reservoir Management for the Long Term—The Carpinteria Offshore Field,” by E.M. Whitney, SPE, Los Alamos Natl. Laboratory; M.R. Brickey, Minerals Management Service, U.S. Dept.of Interior; S.E. Coombs, Coombs and Assocs.; C.A. Duda and V.K. Duda, California State Lands Commission, originally presented at the 1997 SPE Western Regional Meeting, Long Beach, California, 25–27 June. Please read the full-length paper for additional detail, illustrations, and references. The paper from which the synopsis has been taken has not been peer reviewed.

Integrated Deterministic/Probabilistic Reserve Estimation

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 38803, “An Integrated Deterministic Probabilistic Approach to Reserve Estimation: An Update,” by A.G. Nangea, SPE, and E.J. Hunt, SPE, Mobil Technology Co., originally presented at the 1997 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, San Antonio, Texas, 5–8 October. Please read the full-length paper for additional detail, illustrations, and references. The paper from which the synopsis has been taken has not been peer reviewed.

Integrated Reservoir Management: Full-Field Modeling

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 38851, “Integrated Reservoir Management Via Full-Field Modeling, Point McIntyre Field, Alaska,” by K.D. Hagedorn, SPE, and D.R. Coleman, SPE, Exxon Co. U.S.A.; K.J. Frank, Arco Alaska Inc.; R.W. Janes, SPE, BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc.; and G. Pospisil, SPE, Arco Alaska Inc., originally presented at the 1997 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, San Antonio, Texas, 5–8 October. Please read the full-length paper for additional detail, illustrations, and references. The paper from which the synopsis has been taken has not been peer reviewed.

Adapting a Reservoir-Management Strategy to Changing Reservoir Conditions

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 38925, “Numbi Field: Adapting a Reservoir Management Strategy to Changing Reservoir Conditions,” by R.P. Schaaf, SPE, Cabinda Gulf Oil Co. Ltd., and G.R. King, SPE, Chevron Overseas Petroleum Inc., originally presented at the 1997 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, San Antonio, Texas, 5-8 October. Please read the full-length paper for additional detail, illustrations, and references. The paper from which the synopsis has been taken has not been peer reviewed.

Reservoir-Engineering Applications To Control Excess Water and Gas Production

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 37810, “Reservoir-Engineering Applications To Control Excess Water and Gas Production,” by Mehdi Azari, SPE, and Mohamed Soliman, SPE, Halliburton Energy Services, originally presented at the 1997 SPE Middle East Oil Show, Manama, Bahrain, 15–18 March. Please read the full-length paper for additional detail, illustrations, and references. The paper from which the synopsis has been taken has not been peer reviewed.

Short- and Long-Term Management of El Furrial Field, Venezuela

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 38781, “Short- and Long-Term Management of El Furrial Field, Venezuela,” by Rodolfo Colmenares, Lagoven, S.A., and R.W. Smith, Integrated Reservoir Management Inc., originally presented at the 1997 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, San Antonio, Texas, 5–8 October. Please read the full-length paper for additional detail, illustrations, and references. The paper from which the synopsis has been taken has not been peer reviewed.

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