March 2001
Volume 53 Number 3
Hydraulic Fracturing
Larry K. Britt, NSI Technologies Inc.
Do Not Believe Those Calculated Bottomhole Pressures
This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 63033, “Analysis of Measured Bottomhole Treating Pressures During Fracturing: Do Not Believe Those Calculated Bottomhole Pressures,” by Richard G. Keck, SPE, Pinnacle Technologies; Doris F. Reiter, SPE, BP; Keith W. Lynch, SPE, Phillips Alaska Inc.; and Eric R. Upchurch, SPE, THUMS Oxy Inc., originally presented at the 2000 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dallas, 1–4 October.
Integrated Downhole Monitoring of Hydraulically Fractured Production Wells
This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 65156,”Integrated Downhole Monitoring of Hydraulically Fractured Production Wells,” by Matt Bell, SPE, and Hans Kraaijevanger, SPE, Petroleum Development Oman LLC, and Christophe Maisons, Magnitude, originally presented at the 2000 SPE European Petroleum Conference, Paris, 24–25 October.
Water Fractures Provide Cost-Effective Well- Stimulation Alternative
This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 62521, “Water-Fracs Provide Cost- Effective Well-Stimulation Alternative in San Joaquin Valley Wells,” by Stephen P. Mathis, SPE, Baker Oil Tools; Gary Brierley and Kurt Sickles, SPE, Stockdale Oil & Gas Inc.; Don Nelson, SPE, Hunter Trust; and Rick Thorness, Baker Oil Tools, originally presented at the 2000 SPE/AAPG Western Regional Meeting, Long Beach, California, 19–23 June.
Evolution of a High Near- Wellbore Pressure-Loss- Treatment Strategy
This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 63029, “The Evolution of a High Near-Wellbore Pressure-Loss-Treatment Strategy for the Australian Cooper Basin,” by Geoffrey A. Roberts, SPE, and Simon T. Chipperfield, SPE, Santos Ltd., and William K. Miller II, SPE, NSI Technologies Inc., originally presented at the 2000 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dallas, 1–4 October.
Production Operations
David Lagerlef, Phillips Alaska Inc.
Controlling Gelation Time and Microgel Size for Water Shutoff
This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 59317, “Controlling Gelation Time and Microgel Size for Water Shutoff,” by G. Chauveteau, SPE, IFP; A. Omari, SPE, Bordeaux U.; R. Tabary and M. Renard, IFP; and J. Rose, Aix-en-Provence U., originally presented at the 2000 SPE/DOE Improved Oil Recovery Symposium, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 3–5 April.
Bass Strait Workover and Completion Technology
This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 64400, “New Workover and Completion Technology Utilized in Bass Strait,” by M.L. Eaton, SPE, A.G. Barry, SPE, and S. Schoemaker, SPE, Esso Australia Pty. Ltd., originally presented at the 2000 SPE Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition, Brisbane, Australia, 16–18 October.
Paraffin Treatments: Hot Oil/Hot Water vs. Crystal Modifiers
This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 63123, “Oilfield Paraffin Treatments: Hot Oil and Hot Water Compared With Crystal Modifiers,” by J.R. Becker, Unichem Division of BJ Services Co., originally presented at the 2000 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dallas, 1–4 October.
Factors Affecting Mechanical Water Shutoff
This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 62891, “Factors That Affect the Success of Mechanical Water Shutoff in Wells,” by Mahmoud A-Fotuh, SPE, Gupco and Sameh Macary, SPE, EPRI, originally presented at the 2000 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dallas, 1–4 October.
HP/HT Challenges
Kyle S. Graves, Consulting Senior Drilling Engineer
Inhibition of Lead and Zinc Sulphide Scale Deposits
This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 64427, “Inhibition of Lead and Zinc Sulphide Scale Deposits Formed During Production From High-Temperature Oil and Condensate Reservoirs,” by M.M. Jordan, SPE, and K. Sjursaether, Nalco/Exxon; M.C. Edgerton, Texaco North Sea U.K.; and R. Bruce, Nalco/Exxon, originally presented at the 2000 SPE Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition, Brisbane, Australia, 16–18 October.
HP/HT Horizontal Sand-Control Completion
This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 65515, “HP/HT Horizontal Sand-Control Completion,” by D. Law, SPE, BP, A.S. Dundas, SPE, Team Energy, and D.J. Reid, SPE, Independent Well Technology, originally presented at the 2000 SPE/CIM International Conference on Horizontal Well Technology, Calgary, 6–8 November.
Completion of Large-Bore HP/HT Wells
This article is a synopsis of paper OTC 12120, “Completion of Large-Bore High-Pressure/High-Temperature Wells: Design and Experience,”by Alan T. Humphreys, SPE, Elf Exploration U.K. plc, originally presented at the 2000 Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, 1–4 May.
Erskine Field HP/HT Workover and Tubing Failure Investigation
This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 67779, “Erskine Field HP/HT Workover and Tubing Corrosion Failure Investigation,” by D.E. Mowat, SPE, and M.C. Edgerton, Texaco North Sea U.K. Co., and E.H.R. Wade, SPE, MetalEcosse Ltd., originally presented at the 2001 SPE/IADC Drilling Conference, Amsterdam, 27 February–1 March.
