Formation Evaluation

Integrated Formation Evaluation and Directional Drilling

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 65188, “Integrated High Technology of Formation Evaluation and Directional Drilling—Key Inputs for Well Placement in a Complex Structural Environment—A Case Study,” by R.H. van den Bosch, SPE, and L.P. Meier, Mobil Erdgas-Erdoel GmbH; U. Rohde, SPE, Baker Hughes Inteq; and D. Maggs, Schlumberger Oilfield Services, prepared for presentation at the 2000 SPE European Petroleum Conference, Paris, 24–25 October.

Integrated Geological and Reservoir-Simulation Modeling Yields New Insights

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 64791, “Integrated Approach to Geological and Reservoir-Simulation Modeling Yields New Insights,” by J. Hassing, T. Parsons, X.H. Huang, CACT Operators Group, and J. Baranowski, and K. Pande, Chevron, prepared for presentation at the 2000 SPE International Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition in China, Beijing, 7–10 November.

Openhole Memory-Logging and Wireless-Conveyance Systems for Horizontal Wells

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE/PS-CIM 65461, “The Role of Openhole Memory-Logging and Wireless-Conveyance Systems in the Evaluation of Horizontal Wells,” by Peter A.S. Elkington, SPE, Reeves Technologies Ltd., prepared for presentation at the 2000 SPE/Petroleum Society of CIM International Conference on Horizontal Well Technology, Calgary, 6–8 November.

Relevant-Time Update of an Earth Model With Logging-While-Drilling Data

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 62528, “Relevant-Time Update of an Earth Model With Logging-While- Drilling Data,”by G. Marshall, SPE, J. Holt, SPE, W. Winters, SPE, BP, and S. Evans, SPE, Landmark Graphics, originally presented at the 2000 SPE/AAPG Western Regional Meeting, Long Beach, California, 19–23 June.

Cross-Discipline Integration in Reservoir Modeling

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 62902, “Cross-Discipline Integration in Reservoir Modeling: The Impact on Fluid-Flow Simulation and Reservoir Management,” by Hisham M. Al Qassab, SPE, John Fitzmaurice, Zaki A. Al-Ali, SPE, Mohammed A. Al-Khalifa, and G. A. Aktas, Saudi Aramco, and Paul W. Glover, U. of Aberdeen, originally presented at the 2000 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dallas, 1–4 October.

Saturation Mapping From 4D Seismic Data in the Statfjord Field

This article is a synopsis of paper OTC 12100, “Saturation Mapping From 4D Seismic Data in the Statfjord Field,” by P.M. Doyen, D.E. Psaila and D. Astratti, Western Geophysical, and L.B. Kvamme and N.F. Al- Najjar, Statoil A/S, originally presented at the 2000 Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, 1–4 May.

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Drilling and Completion Fluids

Oil-Based Drill-In Fluids for Horizontal Gravel-Packed South African Wells

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 58743, “Successful Application of Oil- Based Drilling Fluids in Subsea Horizontal, Gravel-Packed Wells in West Africa,” by M.R. Chambers, D.B. Hebert, and C.E. Shuchart, SPE, ExxonMobil, originally presented at the 2000 SPE International Symposium on Formation Damage Control, Lafayette, Louisiana, 23–24 February.

Drill-In Fluid for a Sour-Gas Naturally Fractured Reservoir

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 59051, “Drill-In Fluid Selection for High-Temperature, Sour-Gas, Naturally Fractured Reservoirs,” by Z. Krilov, SPE, D. Domitrovic, SPE, T. Soric, and M. Gracanin, INA-Naftaplin Oil Co., originally presented at the 2000 SPE International Petroleum Conference and Exhibition in Mexico, Villahermosa, Mexico, 1–3 February.

A Nonphosphate Hydrocarbon-Based Completion Fluid

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 63244, “State-of-the-Art Nonphosphate Design Revolutionizes Hydrocarbon- Based Completion Technologies,” by J.E. Thompson, C.S. DeVine, and J.R. Delorey, BJ Services Co., originally presented at the 2000 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dallas, 1–4 October.

Second-Generation CaCl2 Mud System Successful in Deepwater Gulf of Mexico

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 59186, “The Application of New Generation CaCl2 Mud Systems in the Deepwater GOM,” by D. Paul, SPE, Conoco; R. Mercer and J. Bruton, SPE, M-I LLC, originally presented at the 2000 IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, New Orleans, 23–25 February.

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Reservoir Performance

Integrated Flow Modeling: The Fusion of Geophysics and Reservoir Engineering

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 63137, “Integrated Flow Modeling: The Fusion of Geophysics and Reservoir Engineering,” by Theodore A. Pagano, SPE, Texaco E&P Inc., John R. Fanchi, SPE, and Thomas L. Davis, Colorado School of Mines, originally presented at the 2000 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dallas, 1–4 October.

Performance Evaluation of a Mature Miscible-Gas Flood at Prudhoe Bay

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 59326, “Performance Evaluation of a Mature Miscible-Gas Flood at Prudhoe Bay,” by P.L. McGuire, SPE, Arco Alaska Inc.; A.P. Spence, SPE, Arco E&P Technology; and R.S. Redman, SPE, Arco Alaska Inc., originally presented at the 2000 SPE/DOE Improved Oil Recovery Symposium, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 3–5 April.

Well Test Analysis in Gas/Condensate Reservoirs

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 62920, “Well Test Analysis in Gas/Condensate Reservoirs,” by A.C. Gringarten, SPE, A. Al-Lamki, SPE, and S. Daungkaew, Imperial College of Science, Technology, and Medicine; R. Mott, SPE, AEA Technology; and T.M. Whittle, SPE, Baker Hughes, originally presented at the 2000 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dallas, 1–4 October.

A Comprehensive Model of Multilateral-Well Deliverability

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 64751, “A Comprehensive Model of Multilateral Well Deliverability,” by W. Chen, D. Zhu, SPE, and A.D. Hill, SPE, U. of Texas at Austin, prepared for presentation at the 2000 SPE International Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition in China, Beijing, 7–10 November.

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