Production Technology

Geoffrey Maitland, Research Director for Well Services at Schlumberger Cambridge Research, U.K.

Governing Mechanism of Disproportionate Permeability Reduction

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 71510, “Segregated Flow is the Governing Mechanism of Disproportionate Permeability Reduction in Water and Gas Shutoff,” by A. Stavland, SPE, and S. Nilsson, RF-Rogaland Research, originally presented at the 2001 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, New Orleans, 30 September–3 October.

Quantification of Subsurface Uncertainties

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 68703, “Experience with the Quantification of Subsurface Uncertainties,” by T. Charles, J.M. Guéméné, B. Corre, G. Vincent, and O. Dubrule, SPE TotalFinaElf, originally presented at the 2001 SPE Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition, Jakarta, 17–19 April.

Maintaining Fracture Performance Through Active Scale Control

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 68300, “Maintaining Fracture Performance Through Active Scale Control,” by M. Norris, SPE, and D. Perez, SPE, Schlumberger, and H.M. Bourne, SPE, and S.M. Heath, TR Oil Services, originally presented at the 2001 SPE Oilfield Scale Symposium, Aberdeen, 30–31 January.

Combined Propellant/Perforating Improves Production

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 68101, “A Unique Approach to Enhancing Production From Depleted, Highly Laminated Sand Reservoirs Using a Combined Propellant/ Perforating Technique,” by H. El- Bermawy, SPE, Agiba Petroleum Co., and H. El-Assal, Halliburton Energy Services, originally presented at the 2001 SPE Middle East Oil Show, Bahrain, 17–20 March.

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Reservoir/Asset Management

Jeannine Smith, Senior Technical Sales Engineer for Schlumberger Information Solutions

Aggregating Reserves and Resources for Portfolio Management

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 71424, “Aggregating Reserves and Resources for Portfolio Management,” by John R. Etherington, SPE, PRA Intl.; Elizabeth J. Hunt, SPE, Hunt Wallace & Assocs., and Adebowale Adewusi, Magnolia Reservoir Technology Intl., originally presented at the 2001 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, New Orleans, 30 September–3 October.

Integrating 3D Geological Data Into a Fluid-Flow Model

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 68646, “Integrating 3D Geological Data Into Fluid-Flow Model Improves Reservoir Management Plan: Serang Field Case Study,” by Sukerim Waryan, SPE, D.T. Vo, SPE, Jim Stites, SPE, and Mark Swanson, Unocal Indonesia Co., originally presented at the 2001 SPE Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition, Jakarta, 17–19 April.

Real Options and Probabilistic Economics: Bridging the Gap

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 71408, “Real Options and Probabilistic Economics: Bridging the Gap,” by H.T. Hooper III, SPE, and S.R. Rutherford, SPE, Anadarko Petroleum Corp., originally presented at the 2001 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, New Orleans, 30 September–3 October.

Significance of Project Risking Methods on Portfolio Optimization Models

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 69594, “Significance of Project Risking Methods on Portfolio Optimization Models,” by P.A. Tyler, SPE, Schlumberger GeoQuest, and J.R. McVean, Merak Projects, originally presented at the 2001 SPE Latin American and Caribbean Petroleum Engineering Conference, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 25–28 March.

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Bit Technology

Brian Miller, Bit and ROP Optimization Specialist with BP

Improved-Performance Roller-Cone Bits for Middle Eastern Carbonates

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 72298, “Development of Improved Performance Roller-Cone Bits for Middle Eastern Carbonate Drilling Applications,” by G. Portwood, and B. Boktor, Smith Bits; R. Munger, SPE, BP plc; and K. Quraini, B. Mutairi, and B. Azmi, Kuwait Oil Co., originally presented at the 2001 IADC/SPE Middle East Drilling Technology, Bahrain, 23–24 October.

Cost-Effective Recompletions With PDC Technology

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 71052, “Cost-Effective Recompletions of Fruitland Formation Coalbed Methane Gas Wells are Achieved With PDC Technology-Based One-Trip Sidetracking and Lateral Drilling Technique,” by Bruce Nye, SPE, and Dave Reid, BP plc; and R.D. Childers, SPE, G.C. Miller, SPE, and Eppie Sanchez, Smith Intl. Inc., originally presented at the 2001 SPE Rocky Mountain Petroleum Technology Conference, Keystone, Colorado, 21–23 May.

Metal-Seal Roller-Cone Bit Cuts Drilling Costs by 42%

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 72294, “Innovative Metal-Seal Roller-Cone Bit Cuts Drilling Costs in Abu Dhabi Onshore Fields by 42%,” by Atef H. Shouman, Mahmoud Sultan Hegab, and Osama M. Abdel Shafy, ADCO, and Mohsen Zaki, SPE, Hughes Christensen, originally presented at the 2001 SPE/IADC Middle East Drilling Technology Conference, Bahrain, 22–24 October.

Short-Radius Drilling Performance Improvement in Algeria

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 67694, “Short-Radius Drilling Performance Improvement in Algeria,” by P. Neal, SPE, Reed-Hycalog; A. El- Demerdash, Schlumberger Oilfield Services; B. Benamor and R. Zeghouani, Sonatrach, originally presented at the 2001 SPE/IADC Drilling Conference, Amsterdam, 27 February– 1 March.

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