Technology Focus

Drilling Technology

Application of Interpolation In-Field Referencing to Remote Offshore Locations

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 49061, “Application of Interpolation In- Field Referencing to Remote Offshore Locations,” by H.S. Williamson, SPE, BP Exploration; P.A. Gurden, SPE, Baker Hughes Inteq; D.J. Kerridge, British Geological Survey; and G. Shiells, SPE, Baker Hughes Inteq, originally prepared for the 1998 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, New Orleans, 27–30 September.

Practical Application of a Multiple-Survey Magnetic-Correction Algorithm

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 49060, “Practical Application of a Multiple-Survey Magnetic-Correction Algorithm,” by A.G. Brooks, SPE, P.A. Gurden, SPE, and K.A. Noy, Baker Hughes Inteq, prepared for the 1998 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, New Orleans, 27–30 September.

Downhole Dynamics Data Increases Drilling-Process Control

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 49206, “Downhole Diagnosis of Drilling Dynamics Data Provides New Level Drilling-Process Control to Driller,” by G. Heisig, SPE, Baker Hughes Inteq; J. Sancho, Elf Exploration Production; and J.D. Macpherson, SPE, Baker Hughes Inteq, prepared for the 1998 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, New Orleans, 27–30 September.

Example of the Drilling-Analysis Process for Extended-Reach Wells

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 49111, “An Example of the Drilling- Analysis Process for Extended-Reach Wells,” by Keith Millheim, SPE, Mining U. Leoben (now with U. of Oklahoma); Eric Maidla, SPE, Csiro Petroleum; and Simon Kravis, SPE, Csiro Mathematical and Information Sciences, prepared for presentation at the 1998 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, New Orleans, 27–30 September.

Torsional Resonance of Drill Collars with PDC Bits in Hard Rock

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 49204, “Torsional Resonance of Drill Collars with PDC Bits in Hard Rock,” by T.M. Warren, SPE, and J.H. Oster, Amoco E&P Technology Group, prepared for the 1998 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, New Orleans, 27–30 September.

An Interactive Drilling-Dynamics Simulator for Drilling Optimization and Training

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 49205, “An Interactive Drilling- Dynamics Simulator for Drilling Optimization and Training,” by V.S. Dubinsky, SPE, Baker Hughes Inteq, and D.R. Baecker, Consultant, prepared for the 1998 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, New Orleans, 27–30 September.

Drilling Facilities Development for the Caspian Sea

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 49257, “Development of Drilling Facilities for a Field Development in the Caspian Sea,” by J. Nichols, SPE, KCA Drilling Ltd.; T. Scoular, SPE, Azerbaijan Intl. Operating Co.; and P. Hagger, KCA Drilling Ltd., prepared for the 1998 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, New Orleans, 27–30 September.

Star Wars Laser Technology for Drilling and Completing Gas Wells

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 49259, “Star Wars Laser Technology Applied to Drilling and Completing Gas Wells,” by R.M. Graves, SPE, Colorado School of Mines, and D.G. O’Brien, SPE, Solutions Engineering, originally prepared for the 1998 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, New Orleans, 27–30 September.

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Management

Optimizing Contract Management and Cooperation Between Operator and Service Company

Arne Torsvoll and Øyvind Grotmol

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Development and Evaluation of Paraffin Technology: Current Status

Arne Torsvoll and Øyvind Grotmol

Field Revitalization

Through-Tubing Infill Drilling Increases Oil Recovery

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 39358, “Through-Tubing Infill Drilling as a Method for Increased Oil Recovery on the Gullfaks Field,” by E. Vikane, B. Samsonsen, and K.E. Lorentzen, Statoil A/S, originally presented at the 1998 IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, 3–6 March.

Rotary Liner Drilling for Depleted Reservoirs

This article is a synopsis of paper IADC/SPE 39399, “Rotary Liner Drilling for Depleted Reservoirs,” by L.A. Sinor, SPE, Hughes Christensen Co.; P. Tybero, SPE, and O. Eide, Amoco Norway Oil Co.; and B.C Wenande, SPE, Consultant, originally presented at the 1998 IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, 3–6 March.

Redevelopment and Management of the Magnus Field

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 49130 “Redevelopment and Management of the Magnus Field for Post-Plateau Production,” by Simon Day, SPE, Tim Griffin, SPE, and Paul Martins, BP Exploration, prepared for presentation at the 1998 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, New Orleans, 27–30 September.

New System to Enhance Mature-Well Production

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 49170, “A New System To Enhance Production of Mature Wells,” by G. DeGhetto, F. Paone, K.L. Nielsen, and M. Villa, ENI SpA, prepared for presentation at the 1998 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, New Orleans, 27–30 September.

Monobores Improve Life-Cycle Cost

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 50046, “Monobores—Making a Difference to the Life-Cycle Cost of a Development,” by M.S. Macfarlane, SPE, and P.A. Mackey, SPE, Santos Ltd., originally presented at the 1998 SPE Asia Pacific Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition, Perth, Australia, 12–14 October.

Implementation of Twin-Well Technology Offshore Sarawak

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 50082, “Implementation of ‘Twin-Well’ Technology Offshore Sarawak,” by S. Hashim, T. Runggai, M.Z. Khalid, W. Kruit, D. Short, B. Duncan, N. Pauzi, J. Haron, and F.N. Low, Petronas Carigali Sdn. Bhd., originally presented at the 1998 SPE Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition, Perth, Australia, 12–14 October.

Slimhole Sidetrack Cuts Costs

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 50578, “Slimhole Sidetrack Cuts Costs by 50%,” by I.J. Scott, SPE, and F..J. Black, SPE, Deutag Overseas (Curaçao) N.V., originally presented at the 1998 SPE European Petroleum Conference, The Hague, The Netherlands, 20–22 October.

Screening Criteria to Evaluate Mature-Field Potential

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 50669, “Screening Criteria for Evaluating the Development Potential of Remaining Oil in Mature Fields,” by K.J. Weber, SPE, and H. Dronkert, Delft U. of Technology, originally presented at the 1998 SPE European Petroleum Conference, The Hague, The Netherlands, 20–22 October.

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