Mature Field Revitalization

Robert Leibrecht, Reservoir Engineer, ConocoPhillips

Optimizing an Aggressive Drilling Program at the Statfjord Field

This article, written by TechnologyEditor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 78347, “Optimization of an Aggressive Drilling Program at the Statfjord Field—Maximizing Production in a Mature Field,” by Anne-Grethe Hansen, SPE, Atle Brendsdal, Dag Schistad Arnesen, and Marian Morris, Statoil ASA, originally presented at the 2002 SPE European Petroleum Conference, Aberdeen, 29–31 October.

Enhanced Gravel-Pack Completions Revitalize a Mature Sand-Producing Field

This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 77919, “Enhanced Gravel-Pack Completions Revitalize a Mature Sand-Producing Field—A Case Study,” by Mohamed Zaini B. Md Noor and Kasim B. Selamat, Petronas Carigali Sdn. Bhd., and Sharifudin Salahudin, SPE, Halliburton Energy Services Inc., originally presented at the 2002 SPE Asia Pacific Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition, Melbourne, Australia, 8–10 October.

The Griffin Development—Flying High on Infill Success

This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper SPE 77920, “The Griffin Development—Flying High on Infill Success,” by L.J. Workman, SPE, T.V. Slate, and B.F. Oke, BHP Billiton Petroleum Pty. Ltd., originally presented at the 2002 SPE Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition, Melbourne, Australia, 8–10 October.

Fracture Stimulation Optimization in a Mature Waterflood Redevelopment

This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper SPE 76723, “Fracture Stimulation Optimization in the Redevelopment of a Mature Waterflood, Elk Hills Field, California,” by Tom Walker, SPE, Shawn Kerns, SPE, Dick Scott, SPE, and Paul White, SPE, Occidental of Elk Hills Inc.; John Harkrider, SPE, Apex Petroleum Engineering; Craig Miller, SPE, BJ Services Co.; and Tarlochan Singh, SPE, Pinnacle Technologies Inc., originally presented at the 2002 SPE Western Regional/AAPG Pacific Section Joint Meeting, Anchorage, 20–22 May.

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Well Control

Colin P. Leach, Principal, Argonauta Drilling Services L.L.C.

Revised BOP Standards and Well-Control Policies

This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper SPE 77227, “Revised BOP and Well-Control Policies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” by H.A. Al-Shammari, SPE and D.G. Nordquist, SPE, Saudi Aramco, originally presented at the 2002 IADC/SPE Asia Pacific Drilling Technology, Jakarta, 9–11 September.

Shallow Geohazard Risk Mitigation: A Drilling Contractor’s Perspective

This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper SPE 74481, “Shallow Geohazard Risk Mitigation: A Drilling Contractor’s Perspective,” by David Reed, SPE, Global Santa-Fe, originally presented at the 2002 IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, 26–28 February.

Gas-Influx Events in a Deepwater Exploratory Well

This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper SPE 74517, “Gas-Influx Events in a Deepwater Exploratory Well: A Field Case History,” by Antonio C.V.M. Lage, SPE, Paulo R.C. da Silva, SPE, Clemente J.C. Gonçalves, SPE, Francisco A.T. Borges, Renato B. Mansano, Roberto M. Imanishi, and Francisco S.B. Martins, Petrobras, originally presented at the 2002 IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, 26–28 February.

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Tertiary Recovery

Betty Felber, Senior Scientist, National Petroleum Technology Office

Sorbed Polyacrylamides: Selective Permeablity Parameters

This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 75210, “Sorbed Polyacrylamides: Selective Permeability Parameters Using Surface Techniques,” by M. Córdova, J.L. Mogollón, H. Molero, and M. Navas, PDVSA-Intevep, originally presented at the 2002 SPE/DOE Improved Oil Recovery Symposium, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 13–17 April.

Horizontal Miscible Water-Alternating-Gas Development

This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 76819, “Horizontal Miscible Water-Alternating-Gas Development of the Alpine Field, Alaska,” by R. Scott Redman, SPE, Phillips Alaska Inc., originally presented at the 2002 SPE Western Regional/AAPG Pacific Section Joint Meeting, Anchorage, Alaska, 20–22 May.

Quad-Lateral Horizontal Well in the Lennox Field

This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 75249, “Case Study of a Quad-Lateral Horizontal Well in the Lennox Field: A Triassic Oil-Rim Reservoir,” by Ayk Yaliz, Thomas Chapman, SPE, and Jim Downie, BHP Billiton Petroleum Ltd., originally presented at the 2002 SPE/DOE Improved Oil Recovery Symposium, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 13–17 April.

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