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Global Seismic Operations

Seismic Reservoir Monitoring: Measurement Strategies and Techniques

This article is a synopsis of paper OTC 8308, “Measurement Strategies and Techniques for Seismic Reservoir Monitoring,” by Olav Holberg, Geco-Prakla, originally presented at the 1997 Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, 5–8 May.

Repeatability of 3D Ocean-Bottom-Cable Seismic Surveys

This article is a synopsis of paper OTC 8310, “Repeatability of 3D Ocean-Bottom-Cable Seismic Surveys,” by Craig J. Beasley, Ron E. Chambers, Ricky L. Workman, Kenneth L. Craft, and Laurent J. Meister, Western Geophysical, originally presented at the 1997 Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, 5–8 May.

Time-Lapse Seismic Monitoring: Repeatability Processing Tests

This article is a synopsis of paper OTC 8311, “Time-Lapse Seismic Monitoring: Repeatability Processing Tests,” by Christopher P. Ross and Suat Altan, PGS Tensor Inc., originally presented at the 1997 Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, 5–8 May.

3D, 4D, and Beyond

This article is a synopsis of paper OTC 8313, “3D, 4D, and Beyond,” by Walt Lynn, PGS Tensor Inc., originally presented at the 1997 Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, 5–8 May.

Streamers vs. Stationary Receivers

This article is a synopsis of paper OTC 8314, “Streamers vs. Stationary Receivers,” by Gijs J.O. Vermeer, Shell Intl. E&P B.V., originally presented at the 1997 Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, 5–8 May.

Wide-Tow Marine-Seismic Surveys: Parallel or Opposite Sail Lines

This article is a synopsis of paper OTC 8317, “Wide-Tow Marine-Seismic Surveys: Parallel or Opposite Sail Lines,” by Mundy Brink, Saga Petroleum; Graham Roberts and Shuki Ronen, Geco-Prakla, originally presented at the 1997 Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, 5–8 May.

Can Poor 3D Sampling Lead to Successful Results?

This article is a synopsis of paper OTC 8319, “Can Poor 3D Sampling Lead to Successful Results ?,” by K.J. Davies and Gary Hampson, Texaco Ltd., originally presented at the 1997 Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, 5–8 May.

Prestack Interpolation: An Alternative to Costly Acquisition

This article is a synopsis of paper OTC 8334, “Prestack Interpolation: An Alternative to Costly Acquisition,” by S.pitz and I. Huard, Co. Générale de Géophysique, originally presented at the 1997 Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, 5–8 May.

Seismically Integrated Geological Modeling

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 38697, “Seismically Integrated Geologic Modeling: Guntong Field, Malay Basin,” by Craig S. Calvert, Sterling J. Helwick, Rob E. Hill, R. Scott Hubbard, Vijay Khare, Leslie A. Wahrmund, and Gann-Shyong Wang, SPE, Exxon Production Research Co., originally presented at the 1997 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, San Antonio, Texas, 5–8 October.

Interwell Property Mapping With Crosswell Seismic Attributes

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 38747, “Interwell Property Mapping Using Crosswell Seismic Attributes,” by Adwait Chawathé, SPE, Ahmed Ouenes, SPE, W.W. Weiss, SPE, New Mexico Petroleum Recovery Research Center, originally presented at the 1997 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, San Antonio, Texas, 5–8 October.

3D Vertical Seismic Profiles: A Users’ Guide

This article is taken from an original manuscript, “3D Vertical Seismic Profiles,” by K. Dodds, P. Farmer, and A. Fryer, Schlumberger. No reprints are available.

Cold-War Stealth Science Can Aid Seismic Interpretation

This article is taken from an original manuscript, “Submarine Stealth Technology Now Aids Subsalt Navigation,” by J. Prutzman, Bell Geospace Inc. No reprints are available

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EOR/IOR

CO2-Foam Floods: Foam Properties and Mobility- Reduction Effectiveness

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 37221, “Assessment of Foam Properties and Effectiveness in Mobility Reduction for CO2-Foam Floods,” by Jyun-Syung Tsau, SPE, and Reid B. Grigg, SPE, New Mexico Petroleum Recovery Research Center, New Mexico Inst. of Mining and Technology, originally presented at the 1997 SPE International Symposium on Oilfield Chemistry, Houston, 18–21 February.

Reflections on a Downhole Steam Generator

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 38276, “Reflections on a Downhole Steam-Generator Program,” by A.B. Donaldson, SPE, New Mexico Highlands U., originally presented at the 1997 SPE Western Regional Meeting, Long Beach, California, 25–27 June.

Coreflood Study of Surfactant-Alternating-Gas Foam Processes

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 38318,”Coreflood Study of Surfactant-Alternating-Gas Foam Processes: Implications for Field Design,” by K.R. Kibodeaux, SPE (now with Texaco E&P Technology), and W.R. Rossen, SPE, U. of Texas, originally presented at the 1997 SPE Western Regional Meeting, Long Beach, California, 25–27 June.

Horse Creek Air-Injection Project: An Overview

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 38359, “The Horse Creek Air-Injection Project: An Overview,” by B.C. Watts, T.F. Hall, SPE, and D.J. Petri, SPE, Total Minatome Corp., originally presented at the 1997 SPE Rocky Mountain Regional Meeting, Casper, Wyoming, 18–21 May.

Calculation of IPR Curves for Oil Wells in Polymer-Flood Reservoirs

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 38936, “Calculation of IPR Curves of Oil Wells for Polymer-Flooding Reservoirs,” by Yue XiangAn, SPE, Xia Huifen, Yunxiang Zhang, and Li Jingyuan, Daqing Petroleum Inst., originally presented at the 1997 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, San Antonio, Texas, 5–8 October.

Innovative Treating Processes Allow Steamflooding With Poor-Quality Oilfield Water

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 38799, “Innovative Treating Processes Allow Steamflooding With Poor-Quality Oilfield Water,” by C.F. Garbutt, SPE, Marathon Oil Co., originally presented at the 1997 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, San Antonio, Texas, 5–8 October.

A Modern Example of Short-Cycle-Time Development

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 38824, “Simonette Beaverhill Lake A&B Pools: A Modern Example of Short-Cycle-Time Development,” by T.J. Moynihan, SPE, Chevron Canada Resources; J.C. Fryters, Chevron Petroleum Technology Co.; and P. Chernik, SPE, Shell Canada Ltd. originally presented at the 1997 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, San Antonio, Texas, 5–8 October.

Field Implementation of a Polymer EOR Technique

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 38872, “Field Implementation of Polymer EOR Technique: A Successful Experiment in India,” by Mahendra Pratap, SPE, R.P. Roy, R.K. Gupta, and Daljeet Singh, SPE, Oil and Natl. Gas Corp., India, originally presented at the 1997 SPE annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, San Antonio, Texas, 5–8 October.

Improving Sweep Efficiency in a Naturally Fractured Reservoir With Polymer Gels

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 38901, “Improving Sweep Efficiency in the Norman Wells Naturally Fractured Reservoir Through the Use of Polymer Gels: A Field Case History,” by L.I. Tweidt, SPE, W.D. Chase, SPE, and C.R. Holowatuk, SPE, Imperial Oil Ltd.; R.H. Lane, SPE, Northstar Technologies Intl.; and C.M. Mitchell, Dowell, originally presented at the 1997 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, San Antonio, Texas, 5–8 October

Steam-Distillation Studies for the Kern River Field

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 38298, “Steam-Distillation Studies for the Kern River Field,” by W.C. Richardson, SPE, Texaco Inc./EPTD; M.K. Beladi, SPE, Texaco E&P Inc.; and C.H. Wu, SPE, Texas A&M U., originally presented at the 1997 SPE Western Regional Meeting, Long Beach, California, 25–27 June.

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