
September 2001
Volume 53 Number 9
Features
SPE Looks to the Future of Technology, Business
Society Recognizes Outstanding Contributions to SPE, Industry
Management - The Missing Ingredient in Knowledge Management
Winford Holland and Bill Nash
Field Development
Amran Marhubi, Functional Director for Petroleum Engineering and Asset Manager for the Yibal Area for Petroleum Development
Development of a Naturally Fractured Gas-Bearing Granite Reservoir
This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 63092, “Integrated Development Plan for a Naturally Fractured Gas- Bearing Granite Reservoir,” by W.G. Hazlett, SPE, Gemini Solutions Inc.; P.W. Snow, SPE, Mosbacher Energy Co.; W.D. Von Gonten, SPE, W.D. Von Gonten and Co.; W.M. Glasgow and R.J. Banks, SPE, Mosbacher Energy Co.; and C.S. Duncan, SPE, Worley Intl. Inc., originally presented at the 2000 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dallas, 1–4 October.
Conductor-Sharing Wellheads
This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 68699, “Conductor Sharing Wellheads: More for Less,” by L. Anchaboh, SPE, and F.P.A. de Lange, SPE, Brunei Shell Petroleum Co. Sdn. Bhd.; C.J. van Beelen, Riyan Cameron Sdn. Bhd.; and R.K.W. Tan, SPE, Cooper Cameron Pte. Ltd., originally presented at the 2001 SPE Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition, Jakarta, 17–19 April.
An Integrated Approach to Marginal Field Development: A Gulf of Suez Case History
This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 64661, “An Integrated Approach to Marginal Field Development: Case History From the Gulf of Suez,” by A. Hassan, SPE, Gulf of Suez Petroleum Co., and H. Elshahawi, and K. Gad, SPE, Schlumberger Oilfield Services, originally presented at the 2000 SPE International Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition in China, Beijing, 7–10 November.
Removing Large Platforms in Deep Water
This article is a synopsis of paper OTC 12972, “State of the Art of Removing Large Platforms Located in Deep Water,” by Robert C. Byrd and Esau R. Velazquez, Twachtman Snyder & Byrd Inc., originally presented at the 2001 Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, 30 April–3 May.
Innovative Approach To Develop Gulf of Mexico Oil Production
This article is a synopsis of paper OTC 12987, “An Innovative Approach To Developing Gulf of Mexico Oil Production,” by A.G. Clarke, Texaco Group Inc., and J.P. Kaalstad, SPE, Advanced Production & Loading Inc., originally presented at the 2001 Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, 30 April–3 May.
Integrating Reservoir and Production Management for Marginal-Field Development
This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 68734, “Development of a Marginal Gas-Condensate Field Using a Novel Integrated Reservoir and Production Management Approach,” by Ole Nygård, Statoil, Colin Kramer, Raghavendra Kulkarni, and Jan-Erik Nordtvedt, SPE, Roxar Production Management, originally presented at the 2001 SPE Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition, Jakarta,17–19 April.
Horizontal Well Technology
Lew A. Hayes, Vice President of Operations at Petrovera Resources Ltd
Orinoco Oil Belt Well Construction Using Wells-in-Series Technology
This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 69710, “Orinoco Oil Belt Well Construction Using “Wells-in-Series” Technology With Horizontal and Multilateral Trajectory,” by Gilberto C. Silva Boza and Tito H. Romero, SPE, PDVSA Faja, originally presented at the 2001 SPE International Thermal Operations and Heavy Oil Symposium, Margarita Island, Venezuela, 12–14 March.
Reservoir Management Through Horizontal-Well Technology in Algyo Field
This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 65495, “Reservoir Management Through Horizontal Well Technology in Algyo Field,” by G. Palasthy, SPE, MOL Co., S.D. Joshi, SPE, JTI, and L. Benedek, SPE, P. Kristóf, SPE, and V. Pipicz (Werovszky), SPE, MOL Co., originally presented at the 2000 SPE/CIM International Conference on Horizontal Well Technology, Calgary, 6–8 November.
Feasibility of Coalbed Methane Exploitation in China
This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 64709, “A Feasible Discussion on Exploitation Coalbed Methane Through Horizontal Network Drilling in China,” by Weiguo Chi, North China Bureau of Petroleum, Sinopec, and Luwu Yang, China United Coalbed Methane Corp. Ltd., originally presented at the 2000 SPE International Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition in China, Beijing, 7–10 November.
Design and Implementation of a Horizontal Injector Program in the Gulf of Thailand
This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 68638, “Design and Implementation of a Horizontal Injector Program for the Benchamas Waterflood–Gulf of Thailand,” by K.S. Graves, SPE, Chevron Offshore (Thailand) Ltd.; A.V. Valentine, SPE, Flowco Integrated Drilling and Environmental Services Ltd.; M.A. Dolman, Baker Hughes Inteq; and E.K. Morton, SPE, Chevron Petroleum Technology Co., originally presented at the 2001 SPE Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition, Jakarta, 17–19 April.
Knowledge Management
Paul S. Schafer, President of Schafer Associates
Managing Drilling Knowledge To Improve Efficiency and Reduce Operational Risk
This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 67821, “Managing Drilling Knowledge for Improved Efficiency and Reduced Operational Risk,” by Saad Bargach, SPE, Charles A. Martin, SPE, and Reid G. Smith, SPE, Schlumberger, originally presented at the 2001 SPE/IADC Drilling Conference, Amsterdam, 27 February–1 March.
Linking Asset Tracking to Performance Improvements in Oilfield Operations
This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 70002, “A Web-Based System To Link Asset Tracking to Performance Improvements in Oilfield Operations,” by M. Steven Slezak, SPE, and Floyd Prather, Case Services Inc., originally presented at the 2001 SPE Permian Basin Oil and Gas Recovery Conference, Midland, Texas, 15–16 May.
Integrated Production Database in Unocal Indonesia
This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 68758, “The Integrated Production Database in Unocal Indonesia,” by Debasis Chatterjee, GeoQuest; Steve Palar, SPE, and Louis Rothenberg, SPE, Unocal Indonesia, originally presented at the 2001 SPE Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition, Jakarta, 17–19 April.
Putting Quality Information in the Hands of Oil and Gas Knowledge Workers
This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 68794, “Implementing Enterprise Architecture—Putting Quality Information in the Hands of Oil and Gas Knowledge Workers,” by G.A. Cox, R.M. Johnston, SPE, and R.M. Palermo, SPE, Aera Energy LLC, originally presented at the 2001 SPE Western Regional Meeting, Bakersfield, California, 26–30 March.

