Reservoir Visualization

Robert Leibrecht, Reservoir Engineer, ConocoPhillips

Improved Communication Through 3D Visualization of Drilling Problems

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 62523, “Mungo Field: Improved Communication Through 3D Visualization of Drilling Problems,” by J. Holt, SPE, BP; W.J. Wright, SPE, Schlumberger; H. Nicholson, SPE, BP; A. Kuhn de Chizelle, SPE, and C. Ramshorn, Schlumberger Cambridge Research, originally presented at the 2000 SPE/AAPG Western Regional Meeting, Long Beach, California, 19–23 June.

Drilling-Operations Learning Through Visualization

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 62759, “Perceiving Drilling Learning Through Visualization,” by W.C. Sanstrom, SPE, and M.J. Hawkins, SPE, Landmark Graphics Corp., originally presented at the 2000 IADC/SPE Asia Pacific Drilling Technology, Kuala Lumpur, 11–13 September.

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Well Control

Colin Leach, President of Well Control and Systems Design Inc.

New Considerations for Handling Gas in a Deepwater Riser

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 59183, “New Considerations for Handling Gas in a Deepwater Riser,” by W.L. Lloyd, SPE, and M.D. Andrea, Schlumberger Oilfield Services, and J.R. Kozicz, Sedco Forex, originally presented at the 2000 IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, New Orleans, 23–25 February.

Well Control of an Influx From a Breathing Fracture

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 62770, “Well Control of an Influx From a Fracture Breathing Formation,” by P.R. Ashley, SPE, Woodside Energy Ltd., originally presented at the 2000 IADC/SPE Asia Pacific Drilling Technology, Kuala Lumpur, 11–13 September.

Innovative Drilling-Fluid Design for an HP/HT Well

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 62729, “Innovative Drilling Fluid Design and Rigorous Prewell Planning Enable Success in an Extreme HP/HT Well,” by D.J. Oakley, SPE, M-I LLC; K. Morton, SPE, Chevron Petroleum Technology Co.; A. Eunson, SPE, Chevron Overseas Petroleum Inc.; A. Gilmour, SPE, and D. Pritchard, M-I LLC; and A. Valentine, SPE, Flowco Integrated Drilling & Environmental Services Co. Ltd., originally presented at the 2000 IADC/SPE Asia Pacific Drilling Technology, Kuala Lumpur, 11–13 September.

Simulation and Analysis of a Shallow Gas Kick

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 63197, “Shallow Gas Kick: Simulation and Analysis for Top Hole Drilling Without a Riser,” by Craig Marken, SPE, RF-Rogaland Research, Svein Hansen, SPE, Petec Software and Services A/S, and Jakup Øregaard, SPE, Saga Petroleum A/S, originally presented at the 2000 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dallas, 1–4 October.  

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EOR/IOR

Betty Felber, Senior Scientist, National Petroleum Technology Office

Oil-Tolerant Polymer-Enhanced Foams: Deep Chemistry or Simple Displacement Effects?

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 59282, “Increased Oil Tolerance of Polymer-Enhanced Foams: Deep Chemistry or Just ‘Simple’ Displacement Effects?” by Jan Erik Hanssen, RFRogaland Research, and Mariann Dalland, Norwegian Petroleum Directorate, originally presented at the 2000 SPE/DOE Improved Oil Recovery Symposium, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 3–5 April.

Alkali/Surfactant/Polymer Use at VLA 6/9/21 Field in Maracaibo Lake

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 59363, “Alkali/Surfactant/Polymer at VLA 6/9/21 Field in Maracaibo Lake: Experimental Results and Pilot Project Design,” by E.J. Manrique, SPE, PDVSA Intevep; G.G. De Carvajal, PDVSA E&P; and L. Anselmi, C. Romero, and L.J. Chacón, PDVSA Intevep, originally presented at the 2000 SPE/DOE Improved Oil Recovery Symposium, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 3–5 April.

Denver Unit Infill Drilling and Pattern Reconfiguration

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 59548, “Denver Unit Infill Drilling and Pattern Reconfiguration Program,” by B.N. Thai, SPE, C.F. Hsu, SPE, B.M. Bergersen, SPE, S.L. Albrecht, and T.W. Richardson, SPE, Altura Energy Ltd., originally presented at the 2000 SPE Permian Basin Oil and Gas Recovery Conference, Midland, Texas, 21–23 March.

Enhanced Oil Recovery With High-Pressure Nitrogen Injection

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 62547, “Enhanced Oil Recovery With High-Pressure Nitrogen Injection,” by Necmettin Mungan, SPE, Mungan Petroleum Consultants Ltd., originally presented at the 2000 SPE/AAPG Western Regional Meeting, Long Beach, California, 19–23 June.

Reservoir-Engineering Analysis of Microbial Enhanced Oil Recovery

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 63229, “Reservoir-Engineering Analysis of Microbial Enhanced Oil Recovery,” by Steven L. Bryant, U. of Texas, and Thomas P. Lockhart, SPE, Enitecnologie, originally presented at the 2000 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dallas, 1–4 October.  

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