Technology Focus

Artificial Lift

Gas-Lift-Jet-Pump Applications Offshore Lake Maracaibo

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 48840, “Gas-Lift-Jet Applications Offshore Lake Maracaibo,” by Juan Faustinelli, Wilfredo Briceño, and Aaron Padron, PDVSA E&P, originally presented at the 1998 SPE International Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition in China, Beijing, 2–6 November.

An Electrical Submersible Jet Pump for Gassy Oil Wells

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 48934, “Modeling a Jet Pump With an Electrical Submersible Pump for Production of Gassy Petroleum Wells,” by P.M. Carvalho,* SPE, A.L. Podio, SPE, and K. Sepehrnoori, SPE, U. of Texas at Austin, (*also with Petrobrás Intl.), prepared for the 1998 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, New Orleans, 27–30 September.

Brent Gas-Lift Insert-String Completions

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 50585, “Cost-Effectiveness and Flexibility Through the Brent Gas-Lift Insert-String Completions,” by J.D. Brakel, I. Taggart, and Z. Bin Yahia, Shell U.K. E&P, originally presented at the 1998 SPE European Petroleum Conference, The Hague, The Netherlands, 20–22 October.

Insert-Chamber Lift for High-Rate, Low-Pressure, Gassy Wells

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 52120, “Re-examine Insert-Chamber Lift for High-Rate, Low-BHP, Gassy Wells,” by H.W. Winkler, SPE, Texas Tech U., originally presented at the 1999 SPE Mid-Continent Operations Symposium, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 28–31 March.

Selecting a Rodless Lift System for a Highly Deviated Wellbore

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 53958, “Selecting the Appropriate Rodless-PC Lift System for a Highly Deviated Wellbore,” by R.C. Chachula, SPE, PanCanadian Petroleum Ltd., and J.S. Mann, SPE, Reda Pump Co., originally presented at the 1999 SPE Latin American and Caribbean Petroleum Engineering Conference, Caracas, 21–23 April.

Production Optimization With Combined Artificial-Lift Systems

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 53966, “Production Optimization by Combined Artificial-Lift Systems and Its Application in Two Colombian Fields,” by Hubert Borja, SPE, and Ricardo Castano, Hocol S.A. (a Nimir Petroleum Co.), originally presented at the 1999 SPE Latin American and Caribbean Petroleum Engineering Conference, Caracas, 21–23 April.

Tubingless Rod-Pumping Technique

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 54304, “Rod-Pumping Technique Without Tubing,” by Xu Xiufen, Jiang Minzheng, and Zhu Jun, Daqing Petroleum Inst., People’s Republic of China, originally presented at the 1999 SPE Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition, Jakarta, 20–22 April.

Cost-Effective Lift for Isolated, Marginal Offshore Development

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 54375, “Downhole ESP and Surface Multiphase Pump—Cost-Effective Lift Technology for Isolated and Marginal Offshore-Field Development,” by Prasanna V. Mali, SPE, Rajiv Singh, SPE, S.K. De, SPE, and M.K. Bhatta, SPE, Oil & Natural Gas Corp. Ltd., originally presented at the 1999 SPE Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition, Jakarta, 20–22 April.

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Management

National Health, Wealth, and Energy Use

Arlie M. Skov

Tubular Update

Monitoring Casing-Offset Damage With Ultrasonic Measurements

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 49254, “Monitoring Casing-Offset Damage Using Ultrasonic Measurements,” by C.W. Morris, SPE, Schlumberger Wireline & Testing; R.L. Gwinn, Aera Energy; F.H.K. Rambow, SPE, Shell E&P Technology; and D.P. Mitzel, SPE, Schlumberger Wireline & Testing, prepared for the 1998 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, New Orleans, 27–30 September.

Advanced-Composite Spoolable Tubing

This article is a synopsis of paper OTC 8621, “Development Update and Applications of an Advanced-Composite Spoolable Tubing,” by S. Hampton Fowler, SPE, Fiberspar Spoolable Products Inc., and Mike Feechan and Scott A. Berning, Halliburton Energy Services Inc., originally presented at the 1998 Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, 4–7 May.

Qualification of Weldable Modified 13Cr-Stainless-Steel Line Pipe for Reelship Installation

This article is a synopsis of paper OTC 8716, “Qualification of Weldable Modified 13%Cr-Stainless-Steel Line Pipe for Reelship Installation,” by S.A. Duthie, Coflexip Stena Offshore, originally presented at the 1998 Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, 4–7 May.

Innovative Way To Run Liners in Horizontal or Extended-Reach Wells

This article is a synopsis of paper OTC 8806, “Innovative Way To Run Liners in Horizontal or Extended-Reach Wells,” by M.S. Fuller, SPE, A. Gharesi, and B. Kaspersen, SPE, Weatherford Enterra Inc., originally presented at the 1998 Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, 4–7 May.

Vacuum-Jacketed Tubing: Past, Present, and Future

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 55994,”Vacuum Jacketed Tubing: Past, Present, and Future,” by M.A. Bunton, Diamond Power International Inc., originally presented at the 1999 SPE Western Regional Meeting, Anchorage, 29–28 May.

Effect of Compression Forces on Casing-String Designs and Connectors

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 47790, “The Impact of Compression Forces on Casing-String Designs and Connectors,” by M.J. Jellison, SPE, and J.N. Brock, SPE, Grant Prideco Inc., originally presented at the 1998 IADC/SPE Asia Pacific Drilling Technology Conference, Jakarta, 7–9 September.

Why Not Use Aluminum in Drilling?

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 47823, “Why Not Use Aluminum in Drilling?,” by Ferda Akgun, SPE, U. of New South Wales; Eric E. Maidla, SPE, CSIRO Petroleum; and Vladimir Basovich and Mikhail Y. Gelfgat, SPE, Aquatic Co., originally presented at the 1998 IADC/SPE Asia Pacific Drilling Technology Conference, Jakarta, 7–9 September.

Using 5 1/2-in. Drillpipe in a Deepwater Gulf of Mexico Drilling Program

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 52769, “Case History: Utilizing 5 1/2-in. Drillpipe in a Deepwater Gulf of Mexico Drilling Program,” by R.W. Jenkins, SPE, Texaco E&P Inc.; J.F. Greenip, SPE, Hydril Co.; and B.A. Adams, SPE, Oil & Gas Rental Services Inc., originally presented at the 1999 SPE/IADC Drilling Conference, Amsterdam, 9–11 March.

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