August 2001
Volume 53 Number 8
Seismic Applications
Alain Labastie, R&D Program Manager, Reservoir Appraisal and Engineering, at TotalFinaElf
Future of Pore-Pressure Prediction by Use of Geophysical Methods
This article is a synopsis of paper OTC 13041, “The Future of Pore- Pressure Prediction Using Geophysical Methods,” by Alan R. Huffman, Conoco Inc., originally presented at the 2001 Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, 30 April–3 May.
Seismic-Pattern Recognition Applied to an Ultradeepwater Oil Field
This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 69483, “Reservoir Geophysics: Seismic-Pattern Recognition Applied to an Ultradeepwater Oil Field in Campos Basin, Offshore Brazil,” by Paulo Johann, Dayse D. de Castro, and Alberto S. Barroso, Petrobras S.A., originally presented at the 2001 SPE Latin American and Caribbean Petroleum Engineering Conference, Buenos Aires, 25–28 March.
Neural Network for Time-Lapse Seismic Reservoir Monitoring
This article is a synopsis of paper OTC 13162, “Neural Network as an Alternative to Rock Physics Modeling in Time-Lapse Seismic Reservoir Monitoring,” by M.C. de Roos, TU Delft; T. Oldenziel, SPE, DGB; and C.P.J.W. van Kruijsdijk, SPE, TU Delft, originally presented at the 2001 Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, 30 April–3 May.
Seismic-Data Inversion Improves the Complex-Reservoir Static Model
This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 64740, “Improving the Static Model of a Complex Reservoir Through the Inversion of Seismic Data,” by Zakaria B. Marzuki, SPE, Petronas Carigali Sdn. Bhd., and Mark S. Sams and Dave Atkins, Jason Geosystems Asia, originally presented at the 2000 SPE International Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition in China, Beijing, 7–10 November.
Well Stimulation
Craig L. Cipolla, Vice President of Engineering Services, Pinnacle Technologies Inc.
A Case Study of Restimulating a Tight-Gas Sand
This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 71045, “Restimulating Tight Gas Sand: Case Study of the Codell Formation,” by R.N. Sencenbaugh, SPE, D.M. Lytle, SPE, T.J. Birmingham, and J.C. Simmons, SPE, HS Resources Inc., and M.T. Shaefer, SPE, BJ Services, originally presented at the 2001 SPE Rocky Mountain Petroleum Technology Conference, Keystone, Colorado, 21–23 May.
Flow-Induced Stress Reorientation in a Multiple-Well Reservoir
This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 71091, “Flow-Induced Stress Reorientation in a Multiple-Well Reservoir,” by Dewi Triarti Hidayati, SPE, Her-Yuan Chen, SPE, and Lawrence W. Teufel, SPE, New Mexico Tech, originally presented at the 2001 SPE Rocky Mountain Petroleum Technology Conference, Keystone, Colorado, 21–23 May.
A Structured Approach to Candidate Selection and Stimulation Treatment Design
This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 63179, “Structured Approach to Advanced Candidate Selection and Treatment Design of Stimulation Treatments,” by Gerrit Nitters, SPE, Leo Roodhart, SPE, and Hans Jongma, SPE, Shell E&P, and Valerie Yeager, SPE, Marten Buijse, SPE, Dwight Fulton, SPE, Jeff Dahl, SPE, and Eric Jantz, Halliburton Energy Services Inc., originally presented at the 2000 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dallas, 1–4 October.
Modeling Acid Returns Profiles After HF Acidizing Treatments
This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 65035, “Modeling Acid Returns Profiles After HF Acidizing Treatments,” by Rick Gdanski, SPE, Halliburton Energy Services Inc., originally presented at the 2001 SPE International Symposium on Oilfield Chemistry, Houston, 13–15 February.
Cementing Technology
Ron Sweatman, Technology Leader, Halliburton Energy Services
Rheological Targets for Mud Removal and Cement-Slurry Design
This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 64998, “Setting Rheological Targets for Chemical Solutions in Mud Removal and Cement-Slurry Design,” by I.A. Frigaard, SPE, U. of British Columbia; M. Allouche, SPE, Schlumberger; and C. Gabard- Cuoq, SPE, U. Pierre et Marie Curie and Schlumberger, originally presented at the 2001 SPE International Symposium on Oilfield Chemistry, Houston, 13–16 February.
Innovations in Cementing Liners in Deep Wells
This article is a synopsis of paper circulation before setting the hanger. SPE 69621, “Productive Innovations for Cementing Liners in Deep Wells,” by C. Valles and O. González, PDVSA, originally presented at the 2001 SPE Latin American and Caribbean Petroleum Engineering Conference, Buenos Aires, 25–28 March.
Cements for Long-Term Isolation Design Optimization
This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 62745, “Cements for Long-Term Isolation—Design Optimization by Computer Modeling and Prediction,” by Gino di Lullo, SPE, and Phil Rae, SPE, BJ Services Co., originally presented at the 2000 IADC/SPE Asia Pacific Drilling Technology, Kuala Lumpur, 11–13 September.
Foamed Cement for Zonal Isolation: Case Histories
This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 62895, “Foamed Cement vs. Conventional Cement for Zonal Isolation: Case Histories,” by Kevin Kopp, SPE, Chevron, and Shawn Reed, Jay Foreman, SPE, Brian Carty, SPE, and James Griffith, SPE, Halliburton Energy Services Inc., originally presented at the 2000 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dallas, 1–4 October.
