December 2006
Volume 58 Number 12
Features
Guest Editorial • SPE Seeks Industry Comment on Updated Reserves Definitions
SPE’s Oil and Gas Reserves Committee has been working for 2 years to establish internationally accepted guidelines for reporting petroleum reserves and resources, writes John Ritter, Chairperson of the committee. The 2007 Petroleum Reserves and Resources Classification, Definitions, and Guidelines document is now available for SPE member and general oil industry comment.
SPE’s Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition
Coverage of the 2007 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition in San Antonio, including highlights from technical and panel sessions.
New Lower Tertiary Development
Nanotechnology has received a lot of hype in the popular press, but what potential does it really hold for hydrocarbons? In the latest installment of this yearlong series, Ramanan Krishnamoorti, a chemistry professor at the U. of Houston who specializes in nanotechnology research and applications, examines whether nanotechnology really will be a “game changer” for the enhanced exploitation of fossil fuels over the next 30 years.
Russian Oil and Gas Conference
Coverage of SPE’s first major conference in Russia, featuring panel discussions involving some of the top operators in the country.
Management • Preparing a Business Case for Technology Investment in Production Operations
How to make a clear and convincing business case to win acceptance of new technology in the oil and gas industry.
Production/Facilities
Simon Richards, SPE, Consultant Facilities Engineer, Petro-Canada
Reed-Bed Technology for Treating Oil-Production Water in the Sultanate of Oman
This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 98548, “The Use of Reed-Bed Technology for Treating Oil-Production Waters in the Sultanate of Oman,” by A. Al Mahruki, Sultan Qaboos U.; B. Alloway, U. of Reading; and H. Patzelt, Sultan Qaboos U., prepared for the 2006 SPE International Conference on Health, Safety, and Environment in Oil and Gas Exploration and Production, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2–4 April.
New Class of “Green” Corrosion Inhibitors: Development and Application
This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 104241, “A New Class of ‘Green’ Corrosion Inhibitors: Development and Application,” by H.A. Craddock, SPE, S. Caird, and H. Wilkinson, Roemex Ltd., and M. Guzmann, BASF, prepared for the 2006 SPE International Oilfield Corrosion Symposium, Aberdeen, 30 May.
An Alternative Approach To Evaluate Internal Pipeline Condition
This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper SPE 100727, “Alternative Approach to Internal-Pipeline-Condition Assessment,” by K.E. Oliver, D.G. John, and A. Crossland, CAPCIS Ltd., prepared for the 2006 SPE International Oilfield Corrosion Symposium, Aberdeen, 30 May.
Monitoring the Effect of Nearshore Development and Production in the Beaufort Sea
This article, written by Assistant Tech nology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper SPE 98500, “Monitoring the Impact of Nearshore Development and Production G.Durell and J. Neff, Battelle; J. Brown, Exponent; and J. Trefry, Florida Inst. of Technology, prepared for the 2006 SPE International Conference on Health, Safety, and Environment in OIl and Gas Exploration and Production, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2–4 April.
Reserves/Asset Management
Dean Rietz, SPE, Managing Senior Vice President, Ryder Scott Co.
Increasing Confidence in Production Forecasting Through Risk-Based Integrated Asset Modeling: Captain Field Case Study
This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 99937, “Increasing Confidence in Production Forecasting Through Risk-Based Integrated Asset Modeling: Captain Field Case Study,” by L.M. Wickens, SPE, RPS Energy, and G. De Jonge, SPE, Chevron Upstream Europe, prepared for the 2006 SPE Europec/EAGE Annual Conference and Exhibition, Vienna, 12–15 June.
Dynamic Economic Indicator To Evaluate SAGD Performance
This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 100525, “A Dynamic Performance,” by H. Shin, SPE, Shell Canada Ltd., and M. Polikar, SPE, U. of Alberta, prepared for the 2006 SPE Western Regional Meeting, Anchorage, 8–10 May.
Stage-Gate Project-Management Process in the Oil and Gas Industry
This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 102926, “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Stage-Gate Project-Management Process in the Oil and Gas Industry,” by G.W. Walkup Jr., SPE, SDG, and J.R. Ligon, SPE, Consultant, prepared for the 2006 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, San Antonio, Texas, 24–27 September.
Bit Technology
Graham Mensa-Wilmot, SPE, Vice President of Engineering and Research, Varel Intl.
Faster and Longer Bit Runs With New-Generation PDC Cutter
This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper SPE 102067, " Runs With New-Generation PDC Cutter,” by J. Clegg, SPE, ReedHycalog, prepared for the 2006 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, San Antonio, Texas, 24–27 September.
Improved ROP in Ultrahard Rock
This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper SPE 99045, “ROP Enhancement in Ultrahard Rock,” by M. Roehrlich and K.-U. Belohlavek, ExxonMobil Development Co., prepared for the 2006 IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Miami, Florida, 21–23 February.
Step Change in Performance: Upgraded Bit Technology Improves Drilling Economics
This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper SPE 103074, “Step Technology Significantly Improves Drilling Economics in GOM Motor Applications,” by B. Grimes, SPE, and B. Kirkpatrick, Hughes Christensen, prepared for the 2006 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, San Antonio, Texas, 24–27 September.
