Seismic Applications

Drilling Optimization With Drill-Bit Seismics in Deepwater Gulf of Mexico

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 59222, “Drilling Optimization Using Drill-Bit Seismic in the Deepwater Gulf of Mexico,” by Philip Armstrong, SPE, and Leslie Nutt, SPE, Schlumberger, and Reginald Minton, SPE, BP Amoco, originally presented at the 2000 IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, New Orleans, 23–25 February.

Four-Component Data for Imaging, Lithology Prediction, and Fluid Discrimination

This article is a synopsis of paper OTC 11907, “The Use of Four-Component Data for Imaging, Lithology Prediction, and Fluid Discrimination: Three Case Studies,” by Eivind Fromyr and Santi Randazzo, PGS Reservoir Services Inc., originally presented at the 2000 Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, 1–4 May.

4D-Seismic Feasibility Study From an Integrated Reservoir Model

This article is a synopsis of paper OTC 12135, “4D-Seismic Feasibility Study Based on an Integrated Reservoir Model,” by Sung H. Yuh, Seongsik Yoon, SPE, Richard L. Gibson Jr., and Akhil Datta-Gupta, SPE, Texas A&M U., originally presented at the 2000 Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, 1–4 May.

4D Seismic in the Meren Field, Nigeria

This article is a synopsis of paper OTC 12098, “Meren Field, Nigeria: A 4DSeismic Case Study,” by D.E. Lumley, SPE, 4th Wave Imaging; A.G. Nunns, Chevron Information Technology; G. Delorme, Chevron Overseas Petroleum; and A.A. Adeogba and M.F. Bee, Chevron Nigeria Ltd., originally presented at the 2000 Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, 1–4 May.

Interpretation and Modeling of Legacy Time-Lapse Seismic Data

This article is a synopsis of paper OTC 12132, “Interpretation and Modeling of Time-Lapse-Seismic Data: Lena Field, Gulf of Mexico,” by D.H. Johnston, J.J. Shyeh, SPE, and J.E. Eastwood, ExxonMobil Upstream Research Co.; and M. Khan, SPE, and L.R. Stanley, Western Geophysical, originally presented at the 2000 Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, 1–4 May.

Shallow-Water-Flow Prediction From Multicomponent Seismic Data

This article is a synopsis of paper OTC 11974, “Shallow Water-Flow Prediction From Seismic Analysis of Multicomponent Seismic Data,” by Alan R. Huffman, Conoco Inc., and John P. Castagna, U. of Oklahoma, originally presented at the 2000 Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, 1–4 May.

Imaging Through Gas With Four-Component, 3D-Seismic Data

This article is a synopsis of paper OTC 11982, “Imaging Through Gas Using 4-Component, 3D-Seismic Data: A Case Study From the Lomond Field,” by T. Probert, J.P. Robinson, S. Ronen and R. Hoare, Schlumberger; D. Pope, and J. Kommedal, BP Amoco (UK) Exploration Co.; H.Crook, BG Intl.; and A. Law, Amerada Hess Ltd., originally presented at the 2000 Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, 1–4 May.

Seismically Guided Bypassed-Oil Identification

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 57261, “Seismically Guided Bypassed- Oil Identification in a Mature Steamflood Area, Duri Field, Sumatra, Indonesia,” by R. Sigit, SPE, D. Satriana, SPE, J.P. Peifer, SPE, and A.L. Satrio, SPE, PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia, originally presented at the 1999 SPE Asia Pacific Improved Oil Recovery Conference, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 25–26 October.

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Temperature/Pressure Extremes

Developing the World’s Largest High-Pressure/High-Temperature Field

This article is a synopsis of paper OTC 12117, “The Elgin/Franklin Project: Developing the Largest High- Pressure/High-Temperature Fields in the World,” by Joel Fort, Elf Exploration U.K. plc, originally presented at the 1999 Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, 1–4 May.

Completion-Design Considerations for HP/HT Wells in Frontier Areas

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 59750, “Importance of Completion- Design Considerations for Complex, Hostile, and HP/HT Wells in Frontier Areas,” by D.E. Hahn, SPE, R.M. Pearson, and S.H. Hancock, Adams Pearson Assocs. Inc., originally presented at the 2000 SPE/CERI Gas Technology Symposium, Calgary, 3–5 April.

Drilling Performance Improvement in the Shearwater Field

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 59175, “Continued Improvements on High-Pressure/High-Temperature Drilling Performance on Wells With Extremely Narrow Drilling Windows— Experiences from Mud Formulation to Operational Practices, Shearwater Project,” by Erhu Gao, SPE, M-I Drilling Fluids; Martin Booth, SPE, Maersk Drilling; and Niall MacBeath, Shell U.K. E&P, originally prepared for the 2000 IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, New Orleans, 23–25 February.

Sealant Selection for the Life of the Well

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 56536, “Design Approach to Sealant Selection for the Life of the Well,” by Martin Bosma, SPE, Shell Intl. E&P; Kris Ravi, SPE, Halliburton European Research Center; and Willem van Driel and Gerd Jan Schreppers, TNO Building and Construction Research, originally presented at the 1999 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Houston, 3–6 October.

Managing Seismic Positioning Uncertainty in HP/HT Developments

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 56950, “Managing Seismic Positioning Uncertainty in HP/HT Developments,” by Dietmar Neuhaus, Shell U.K. E&P; Greg Browning, Esso E&P U.K.; and Odin Estensen, Shell U.K. E&P, originally presented at the 1999 Offshore Europe Conference, Aberdeen, 7–9 September.

Reliable Electronics for High-Temperature Downhole Applications

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 56438, “Reliable Electronics for High- Temperature Downhole Applications,” by B.L. Gingerich, SPE, and P.G. Brusius, Honeywell Solid State Electronics Center, and I.M. Maclean, Expro North Sea Ltd., originally presented at the 1999 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Houston, 3–6 October.

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