December 2003
Volume 55 Number 12
Features
Future Energy Supply, Technology Developments Highlight SPE Annual Conference
Management • How to Think About Networking
Sundaram “Sundy” Srinivasan, Schlumberger
Distinguished Author Series • The Expanding Role of the Drill Bit in Shaping the Subsurface
N.G. Saleri, S.P. Salamy, and S.S. Al-Otaibi, Saudi Aramco
Production/Facilities
Galen Dino, Project Manager, Paragon Engineering Services
Natural-Gas Vapor Recovery Using Nonmechanical Technology
This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 80599, “Vapor Recovery of Natural Gas Using Nonmechanical Technology,” by Mark A. Goodyear, COMM Engineering; Alexandra L. Graham and John B. Stoner, SPE, Total S.A.; and Brian E. Boyer, SPE, and Lyle P. Zeringue, COMM Engineering, prepared for the 2003 SPE/EPA/DOE Exploration and Production Environmental Conference, San Antonio, Texas, 10–12 March.
Application of Multiphase Pumps in a Remote Abu Dhabi Oilfield
This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper SPE 81504, “Application of Multiphase Pumps in a Remote Oil Field Onshore Abu Dhabi,” by Hisham Saadawi, SPE, and Sharif Al Olama, Abu Dhabi Co. for Onshore Oil Operations, prepared for the 2003 Middle East Oil Show, Bahrain, 9–12 June.
Promoting Real-Time Optimization of Hydrocarbon- Producing Systems
This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper SPE 83978, “Promoting Real-Time Optimization of Hydrocarbon Producing Systems,” by L.A. Saputelli, SPE, U. of Houston; S. Mochizuki, ExxonMobil; L. Hutchins, SPE, BP; R. Cramer, SPE, Shell; M.B. Anderson, SPE, and J.B. Mueller, SPE, Schlumberger; A. Escorcia, SPE, Halliburton; A.L. Harms, SPE, ConocoPhillips; C.D. Sisk, SPE, BP; S. Pennebaker, SPE, Baker Hughes; J.T. Han, SPE, Welldynamics; A. Brown, SPE, EPS; C.S. Kabir, SPE, ChevronTexaco; R.D. Reese, SPE, Case Services; G.J. Núñez, SPE, ITSVE; K.M. Landgren, SPE, Schlumberger; and C.J. McKie, SPE, and C. Airlie, EPS, prepared for the 2003 Offshore Europe, Aberdeen, 2–5 September.
”Self-Lifting” Method to Eliminate Severe Slugging in Offshore Production Systems
This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 84227, “A Design Approach for ‘Self-Lifting’ Method to Eliminate Severe Slugging in Offshore Production Systems,” by J.Ø. Tengesdal, SPE, Pennsylvania State U. (now with Statoil ASA) and Leslie Thompson, SPE, and Cem Sarica, SPE, U. of Tulsa, prepared for the 2003 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Denver, 5–8 October.
Reservoir/Asset Management
Hafez H. Hafez, Reservoir Engineer, Abu Dhabi Co. for Onshore Oil Operations
4D Seismic Data Assist Management of Reservoirs With Horizontal Wells Between Fluid Contacts
This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 83956, “Integration of 4D Seismic Data Into the Management of Oil Reservoirs With Horizontal Wells Between Fluid Contacts,” by Peter J. Clifford, SPE, Robert Trythall, Ronnie S. Parr, Tim P. Moulds, SPE, Tim Cook, and Peter M. Allan, BP plc, and Phil Sutcliffe, SPE, RML, prepared for 2003 Offshore Europe, Aberdeen, 2–5 September.
Improved-Recovery Processes and Effective Reservoir Management Maximize Oil Recovery at Salt Creek
This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 81458, “Applying Improved- Recovery Processes and Effective Reservoir Management To Maximize Oil Recovery at Salt Creek,” by D.B. Genetti, SPE, C.A. Whitaker, SPE, D.P. Smith, SPE, and L.M. Price, ExxonMobil, prepared for the 2003 Middle East Oil Show, Bahrain, 9–12 June.
Reliability Management of Deepwater Subsea Field Developments
This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper OTC 15343, “Reliability Management of Deepwater Subsea Field Developments,” by Håvard Brandt, Det Norske Veritas (U.S.A.) Inc., originally presented at the 2003 Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, 5–8 May.
Bit Technology
David Curry, Technical Manager, Baker Hughes OASIS Engineering Services
New PDC Technology Reduces Hard-Rock Cost per Foot
This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper SPE 79797, “New, Stable PDC Technology Significantly Reduces Hard-Rock Cost per Foot,” by Edward J. Schell, SPE, and Duane Phillippi, SPE, Anadarko Petroleum, and Robert T. Fabian, SPE, ReedHycalog, prepared for the 2003 SPE/IADC Drilling Conference, Amsterdam, 19–21 February.
Drilling Performance of an Energy-Balanced Roller-Cone Bit
This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper SPE 80493, “A Study of Drilling Performance of Energy- Balanced Roller-Cone Bit,” by S.L. Chen, SPE, J. Dahlem, SPE, and C. Rayburn, Security DBS/Halliburton Energy Services, prepared for the 2003 SPE Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition, Jakarta, 9–11 September.
New PDC Technology Saves U.S. $4.7 Million in Directional Hole Section
This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper SPE 81411, “New PDC Technology Saves Operator $4.7 Million Drilling Challenging 81/2- in. Directional Hole Section,” by Abdullah S. Al-Suwaidi, SPE, and Ahmed Abou Soliman, Abu Dhabi Co. for Onshore Oil Operations; Zeinoun Klink, SPE, Matt Isbell, SPE, and Mark Dykstra, SPE, Hughes Christensen; Christopher Jones, Baker Hughes Inteq; and Hoss Parham, Hughes Christensen, prepared for the 2003 Middle East Oil Show, Bahrain, 9–12 June.
