Tentative Technical Agenda

Monday, 10 March 2008

0700 — 0750 — Registration and Continental Breakfast Sponsored by Schlumberger

0750 — 0800 — Introductions and Orientation to the Workshop (Co-Chairmen)

0800 — 0930 — Session 1: Understanding and Modeling the Reservoir by using Sequence Stratigraphic Principles

This session will utilize case studies which demonstrate how sequences stratigraphic principles can be used to help us understand the distribution and variation of the key reservoir properties (porosity, permeability and fluid distributions). Emphasis is placed on the integration of sequence stratigraphic interpretations of key stratal surfaces and seismic attributes — and the use of these interpretations to reduce reservoir uncertainty in exploration and development wells.

Session Chairmen: Mario Guzman, IMP; Carl Steffensen, BP

Integrating Multi-Disciplinary Reservoir Description in a Complex Mini-Basin Fill: Holstein Field • Roger Wagerle, BP
Using Stratigraphic Models to Optimize Reservoir Description • Vanessa Teles, IFP
Stratigraphic Compartments in Deltaic Reservoirs • Vitor Abreu and Mike Farrell, ExxonMobil

0930 — 1000 — Coffee Break — Sponsored by BP

1000 — 1130 — Session 2: Fractured Reservoirs

This session considers the challenges faced in the characterization of naturally fractured reservoirs, as well as the use of performance modeling for field development and production optimization. Advances in engineering and geoscience technologies and practices which can be used to address these challenges are discussed and demonstrated.

Session Chairmen: Fernando Rodriguez de la Garza, PEMEX; Carl Steffensen, BP

Untitled Presentation • Chris Zahm, University of Texas
Merging Structural and Fracture Modeling for Naturally Fractured Reservoirs • Karen Hoffman, Roxar
Enabling the "Big Loop" – Ensuring Consistency of Geological and Reservoir Simulation Models • Steve Webb,Roxar

1130 — 1300 — Session 3: Increasing Production from Mature Fields

Description: In this session we consider production optimization practices as well as development strategies that can be used to increase production and recovery from mature fields. Emphasis is placed on performance assessment and production optimization using reservoir characterization, well stimulation, and EOR practices.

Session Chairmen: Tom Blasingame, Texas A&M U.; Jorge Arevalo-V., PEMEX

Waterflooding Optimization in Mature Fractured Reservoirs • Hector Ruiz, Schlumberger
New Model for Naturally Fractured Reservoir Characterization • Rodolfo Camacho-V., PEMEX
Reservoir Characterization and Production Optimization in Mature Fields • Bobby Poe, Schlumberger

1300 — 1430 Lunch — Sponsored by Halliburton

1430 — 1600 — Session 4: Recent Advances in Seismic Technologies for Reservoir Characterization

This session provides insight into the best practices and the challenges associated with reservoir characterization based on high-resolution seismic data. In particular, the session will address the latest generation of seismic attributes which are used for integrated interpretation. Lastly, the session will also provide exposure and insight into seismic acquisition and processing issues.

Session Chairmen: Efrain Mendez, PEMEX; Sean Boerner, CGGVeritas

Reservoir Characterization with Surface Seismic, Borehole Data and Rock Physics Principles • Nader Dutta, Schlumberger
The Optimal Use of Integrated Pre-Stack Seismic and Petrophysical Analysis for Clastic and Fractured Reservoir Characterization • Sean Boerner, CGGVeritas

1600 — 1630 — Coffee Break — Sponsored by BP

1630 — 1800 — Session 5: Static Reservoir Characterization

This session provides insight into static reservoir characterization — specifically, the use of seismic, petrophysical (core), and well log data to develop an integrated, but "static" description of the reservoir. Efforts will focus on the identification and assessment of reservoir heterogeneity(s).

Session Chairmen: Rodolfo Camacho-V., PEMEX; Bobby Poe, Schlumberger

Effect of Scaleup on Bivariate Statistics: Insight into Modeling Imperfectly Correlated Porosity and Permeability • Jim Jennings, Shell
Chicontepec Study • Omar Iskandar, Schlumberger
Advanced Production Logging Evaluation in the Marine Region in Mexico • Rigoberto Morales Granados, PEMEX

1830 — 2030 — Fiesta Mexicana Reception — Depending on sponsorship

Tuesday, 11 March 2008

0700 — 0800 — Registration and Continental Breakfast Sponsored by Schlumberger

0800 — 0930 — Session 6: Dynamic Reservoir Characterization

The objective of this session is to improve our understanding of fluid flow through highly heterogeneous reservoirs. This session will address well test analysis, production data analysis, and tracer surveys as mechanisms to evaluate reservoir heterogeneities — and will consider the influence of geologic features such as thin-bedded turbidite reservoirs and naturally fractured reservoirs. The "dynamic reservoir characterization" product which results from this process is used to provide a better model for reservoir performance — applications of this process and the product model will be discussed.

Session Chairmen: Rodolfo Camacho-V., PEMEX; Bobby Poe, Schlumberger

Application of Long-Term Reservoir and Production Monitoring and Evaluation Using Down-Hole Sensors (Mexico) • Antonio Inda Lopez/Alejandro Montiel, PEMEX; Jan Loaiza, Halliburton
An Integrated Approach to Evaluate an Exploration Well in Fractured Basement • Jawaid Saeedi, Schlumberger
Property Population on Green Fields • Alfonso Rosales, PEMEX

0930 — 1000 — Coffee Break — Sponsored by BP

1000 — 1130 — Session 7: Upscaling Problems in Reservoir Simulation

In this session we will discuss current developments regarding upscaling — such as: multigrid and multiscale models for single and multiphase flow properties; and the homogenization and averaging approaches used for heterogeneous, dual porosity (naturally fractured) reservoirs.

Session Chairmen: Martín Díaz Viera, IMP; Andres Moctezuma, IMP

Upscaling Core Plug Data to Reservoir Models: A Small-Scale Heterogeneity Modeling Approach • Renjun Wen, Geomodeling Technology Corp.
A Numerical Artifact in Finite-Difference Calculations of Effective Permeability • Jim Jennings, Shell
Upscaling of Geocellular Models for Reservoir Simulation: Global Flow Effects and Ensemble Level Approaches • Yuguang Chen, Chevron

1130 — 1300 — Session 8: Modeling for Reservoir Characterization

This session considers the issues relevant to modeling for reservoir characterization. In particular, geostatistical methods and stochastic modeling will be considered as these to the reservoir characterization process. In addition, this session will consider issues related to modeling and characterization of naturally-fractured/dual porosity reservoir systems.

Session Chairmen: Ricardo Casar-G, IMP; Tom Blasingame, Texas A&M University

Reservoir Modeling Across Scales — Implications on Model Uncertainty • Sanjay Srinivasan, University Texas
Application of a Dual Porosity Model Using a Numerical Simulator for Naturally Fractured Reservoirs in Mexico • Eduardo Pacheco, Halliburton
Modeling Flow and Transport in Vuggy Porous Media • Todd Arbogast, University Texas

1300 — 1430 — Lunch — Sponsored by Halliburton

1430 — 1600 — Session 9: Managing Risk and Uncertainty in Field Development

This session will address quantitative risk analysis for use in assessing and mitigating uncertainty in field development projects. Case studies will be used to illustrate the influence of different risk factors on reservoir characterization and reservoir simulation — as well as to demonstrate the effect of specific risk factors on field management and development planning.

Session Chairmen: Sergio Berumen, PEMEX; Alvaro Escorcia, Halliburton

Enabling Methodologies for Optimal Decision Making in Field Development Under Risk and Uncertainty • Luigi Saputelli, Landmark
Value of Information and Flexibility in Petroleum Field Development Projects • Denis Schiozer, U. Campinas
Optimizing Project Management — Handling Uncertainties from Insight to Execution • Luis Garibaldi, Landmark

1600 — 1630 — Coffee Break — Sponsored by BP

1630 — 1800 — Session 10: Real-Time Operations

This session focuses on well log data, production log data, pressure test data and continuously measured production data, and how these data are incorporated into real-time operations. Presentations include case histories regarding data acquisition and utilization, as well as the latest specialized systems for measurement and control.

Session Chairmen: Alvaro Escorcia, Halliburton; Eduardo Proano, Schlumberger

Fracture Monitoring Allows Operators to Optimize Treatments in the Field in Real Time • Calvin Kessler, Halliburton
Reservoir-Evaluation-While-Drilling Helps Maximize the Benefits of under balanced Pressure Drilling • Sara Shayegi, Halliburton

1830 — 2030 — Closure Reception — depending on sponsorship