Wednesday's Technical Programme

 

SESSION 9
Wednesday, 5 November, 0830 to 1200

COMPLETION TECHNOLOGY

Session Chairpersons: Ali Al-Assiry, Saudi Aramco
Walid Ayoub, Baker Hughes
0830 117634 Improved Performance of Downhole Active Inflow Control Valves through Enhanced Design: Case Study   
S.M. Al-Mubarak, A.H. Sunbul, J.E. Lauritzen, Saudi Aramco; T. Sukkestad, M. Muhareb; S. Jacob, WellDynamics Incorporation.
0900 117518 The World First TAML Level 3 Tri-Lateral with Sand Control Application for Saudi Aramco   
A.A. Assal, I.M. Refai, J.C. Fould, T. O'Rourke, Schlumberger; N.S. Akram; M.H. Haque, Saudi Aramco
0930 117536 Completion Design Optimization in Shaybah Field and the Impact on Gas and Water Production  
H.K. Al-Mubarak, H.H. Al-Zahrani, M.S. Al-Ghamdi, Saudi Aramco
1000   Coffee Break
1030 117906 Successful Application of Swell Packer Technology to Shut-off Water Production in Horizontal Wells - Case Studies from Onshore Abu Dhabi   
A.A. Aboukshem, A.B. Al Katheeri, M.M. Kenawy, ADCO
1100 118305 Expandable Casing Applications in Workover Re-entry Environment "maximum strength with minimum restriction"   
Z.A. Al-Baggal, K.M. Amri, Saudi Aramco
1130 117276 Solid Expandable Technology for  Zonal Isolation of Loss Circulation Formation:  Case Study Shuaiba Formation   
E. Joseph, A. Alexeenko, J. Al-Thuwani, Luksar ; M. Emad, Lukoil Saudi Arabia Energy  
Alternates  
  118113 Field Trial of  An Abrasive Notching System which Enabled Hydraulic Fracturing a Deep Exploration Gas Well in Saudi Arabia  
V. Ramanathan, S.K. Kelkar, Schlumberger; F. Al-Ghurairi, J. Solares; K.M. Bartko, Saudi Aramco
  118028 Fit for Purpose Stimulation and Completion Design in a Thick Gas Carbonate Field    M.E. Brady, Qatar Shell GTL
  118350 Advances in Tight Gas Completions Noel Tight Gas Project. Bp Canada.   
K. Kovalsky, P.W. Kelly, BP International

SESSION 10
Wednesday, 5 November, 0830 to 1200

ENGINEERING PROJECTS

 

Session Chairpersons: Shaffique Al-Dhiyebi, ADCO
Ian Woodhead, BP
0830 118290 Pearl GTL  - Assuring Success from the Outset
A. Brown, Shell
0900 118379 Field Development Expansion of Upper Zakum Using Artificial Islands as Drilling and Production Centers   
W.W. Martin, C. Modavi, A.H. Al Muflehi, J.V. Walters, G. Ismail, ZADCO
0930 118009 ADCOs experience in managing Facilities Development Project in one of the field   
A. Al Jaberi, ADCO
1000   Coffee Break
1030 117112 ADMA-OPCO Approach to Offshore Pipelines Construction Challenges in Brownfileds   
H.A. Binthabet, ADMA-OPCO
1100 118128 Improving Lifecycle Project Delivery through Better Decision-Making Under Uncertainty   
S. Yawanarajah, J.H. Williams, K.D. Carrell, T.R. Webb, M. Cox, Accenture, Shell
1130 117587 Environmental Study for Two Gas Pipelines through the Baltic Sea   
J.R. Valeur, J. Larsen, N. Stroebaek, Ramboll Oil and Gas
Alternates  
  117781 Knowledge Sharing and Collaboration Brings Improved Operational Performance to 'Brownfield' Production Support Services
A.M. Thompson, Champion Technologies
  118251 Extended Binomial Trees for Real Options Valuation in  Projects   
F. Galvis, Ecopetrol; J. Villareal, Universidad de los Andes

SESSION 11
Wednesday, 5 November, 0830 to 1200

RESERVOIR MANAGEMENT

 

Session Chairpersons: Khalaf K. Al-Anezi, Kuwait Oil Company
Ram Avtar, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation .
0830 118434 Tracking Interwell Water Saturation in Pattern Flood Pilots in a Giant Gulf Oil field    Z.N. Bhatti, Y.J. Al Mansoori, S.M. El Sembawy, ADCO;  M. Wilt, S.L. Reeder, N. Clerc, Schlumberger; V. Vahrenkamp, Petroleum Development Oman
0900 118244 Insights From Monitoring of Heavy Oil
K. Maron, SIEP
0930 117354 Novel Approach To High Water Cut Measurement in a Mature Oil Field   
R.A. Berthelet, Nexen Incorporation; C. Sandau,; J. Waddell, Trium Environmental Solutions Incorporation
1000   Coffee Break
1030 116989 Short-Term and Long-Term Aspects of Water Injection Strategy   
B.A. Stenger, S.H. Al Kendi, ADCO
1100 117856 Estimation of Interwell Connectivity in the Case of Fluctuating Bottomhole Pressures   
D. Kaviani, Texas A & M University; J.L. Jensen, University of Calgary; L.W. Lake, The University of Texas at Austin
1130 118146 Single Well Chemical Tracer Test-In Situ Measurement of Residual Oil Saturation to Waterflood   
E.A. Lund, A.K. Al-Neaimi, M.M. Amer, M.H. Gouda, S.A. Bakr, ADMA-OPCO
Alternates  
  117755 Reconciling Production Decline With Reservoir Connectivity: Field Study   
M.G. Kelkar, University of Tulsa; A. Bahar, Kelkar and Assocs Incorporation; V. Krasnov, M.M. Khasanov, ROSNEFT; A.G. Petrov, Moscow Institute - Physics and Technology
  117002 Flow Anisotropy Analysis from Multiwell-Testing of Sabiriyah Field, North Kuwait    A.B. Alkouh, PAAET; H. Chen, New Mexico Tech

SESSION 12
Wednesday, 5 November, 0830 to 1200

FORMATION EVALUATION

 

Session Chairpersons: David Charles, Baker Hughes EHO
Wayne Cross, ZADCO
0830 118027 Wireline "Creep"   
P. Fitzgerald, Schlumberger
0900 117945 Importance of Mercury Injection Capillary Pressure (MICP) Measurements at Pseudo Reservoir Conditions   
M.Z. Kalam, I. Al Hosani, Y. Al Mehairi, ADCO; P. Mitchell, Integrated Core Consultancy Svcs.
0930 117786 Estimating Cementation Factor (m) for Carbonates Using Borehole Images and Logs   
M. Akbar, M. Tamimi, T. Zhang, S. Saner, Schlumberger; J. Steckhan, OMV Exploration and Production
1000   Coffee Break
1030 118228 Improved Drilling Hazard Mitigation using a Novel Wellbore Integrity Process Incorporating High Resolution While-Drilling Electrical Images and Advanced Drilling Dynamics  
G. Lindsay, INTEQ
1100 117908 The Value of Formation Pressure Measurements While-Drilling: A Case Study from Offshore Abu Dhabi    
X. Poirier-Coutansais, E. Baud, Total ABK; E. Mirto, Schlumberger
1130 118152 Utilizing Real Time Logging While Drilling Resistivity Imaging to Identify Fracture Corridors in a highly fractured Cabonate Reservoir  
T. El Gezeery, F. Al-Saqran, Kuwait Oil Company; E.I. Archibong, S.H. Al-Radhi, Schlumberger
Alternates  
  118380 A New Workflow for Comprehensive Petrophysical Characterization of Carbonate Reservoirs Drilled with Water-Base Muds   
A.J. Boyd, T.J. Neville, S. Neumann, R. Ramamoorthy, Schlumberger; A. Gyllensten, ADCO
  117963 Using the Optimal Through Casing Measurement to Maximize Oil Recovery; A Case Study from the Western Desert, Egypt   
M. Van Steene, B.H. Herold, Y.Y. Abugren, D. Dutta, S. Hosny, Schlumberger ; A.B. Badr, Agiba Petroleum Company
  117911 Large Hole LWD Compressional Sonic, New Age of High Quality Seismogram in Offshore Abu Dhabi   
G.M. Mercado, O. Al-Farisi, ADMA-OPCO

SESSION 13
Wednesday, 5 November, 1400 to 1730

DRILLING TECHNOLOGY

 

Session Chairpersons: Adel Abdulla Al Shaya, ADNOC
Ahmed El-Demerdash, Schlumberger
1400 116971 The Success of the First Horizontal Appraisal Well in Fracture Carbonates Reservoir - Geosteering with Advances 3D LWD Technologies and Real Time Data Management, Minagish Field, Kuwait   
T. El Gezeery, K. Al Anezi, A.A. Ismail, Kuwait Oil Company; M.S. Popescu, Chimirala, Schlumberger
1430 117286 Specific Design Process associated with simulation tools improve PDC bi-center application definition, and delivered solution in directional environment   
M.I. Al-Umran, A.A. Al-Mumen, M.M. Al-Hameli, Saudi Aramco; B. Cuillier, Varel UK
1500 117109 Real Time Drill Bit Wear Prediction by Combining Rock Energy and Drilling Strength Concepts   
G. Hareland, University of Calgary; R. Nygaard, Missouri University of Science and Technology
1530   Coffee Break
1600 117116 A New Cement Sealant System for Long-Term Zonal Isolation for Gas Wells in Abu Dhabi   
B. Elatrache, E.W. Voon, Dowell, M.B. Arif, M. Agnani, T. Fattah, Schlumberger; A.S. Al-Suwaidi, K. Jammeli, ADMA-OPCO
1630 117977 Impact of ERD Wells with HP/HT downhole Conditions   
W. Gamisans, VAM Drilling; B. Lefevre, VAM Drilling; J. Franchi, VAM Drilling; A. Baryshnikov, ENI
1700 118340 Properly Executed Underbalanced Drilling Technology Adds Reserves and Enhances Ultimate Recovery   
S. Babajan, Petroleum Development Oman; H.H. Qutob, Weatherford UBS
Alternates  
  118082 Optimization of Drilling Operational Parameters and UBD Feasibility Study in UAE-BAB Field Wells   
E. Kuru, University of Alberta; A. Al Jarwan, Petroleum institute; A. Al Menhali,  ; K. Al Kindi, ADNOC
  118342 Applying New Systematic and Dynamic UBD Procedures to Prevent Formation Damage, Wellbore collapse and Improve Oil production in Hassi Massoud field     A. Mazouzi,A. Berkat, O. Dhina, K. Kartobi, Sonatrach Incorporation; H.H. Qutob,   N. Barakat, F. Grayson, A.S. Marei, Weatherford 
  118292 Efficient Multifractured Horizontal Completions change the economic equation in Latin America through Improved Reservoir Contact and Well Productivity   
P. Saldungaray, G.D. Cavazzoli, E. Huidobro,  ; F.G. Cafardi, J.M. Bernechea, Schlumberger; F. Penacorada, Repsol; S.D. Vargas, Apache Corporation

SESSION 14
Wednesday, 5 November, 1400 to 1730

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM BEHAVIOUR

 

Session Chairpersons: Hazem Abuahmad, ADNOC
Nadir Mahjoub, Halliburton Manufacturing and Services
14:00 118302 Benchmarking Safety through Safety Perception Surveys   
T. Yokoi, A. Salem, P. Augsten, DuPont Safety Resources
1430 118374 Minimum and Mandatory Required HSE Training Program for All Personnel Working in Onshore Oil Operations, Applicability and HR Impact   
L.H. Remisio,  M.A. El-Farmaoui, ADCO
1500 117890 Innovative Approach to Incidents Investigation Improves Contractors- HSE Performance   
Z. Ataya, Qatar Petroleum Intl.
1530   Coffee Break
1600 111852 Building a Safety Culture-Our Experience in Saudi Aramco   
A.S. Al-Kudmani, Saudi Aramco
1630 118287 HSE Competency Management in a Rapidly Growing Industry Workforce Training, New Hires, Higher Workloads  
N.I. Al-Badawna, S. Freiwat, I. Soliman, N. Ramakrishnan, ADMA -OPCO
1700 117862 Safe Behaviour As A Function Of Consequences - B:f(C)   
J. Tucker, S. Bradshaw, Advanced Risk Man't Solutions
Alternates  
  118311 Behavioral Safety @ RasGas - Success Factors.   
R. Arunachalam, RasGas Company .
  118043 Assessing HSE Performance Across Our Business Using HSE Ratings Based on Standard Performance Measures.   
P.K. Bonner, Production Services Network
  117813 HSE Management in a Drilling Environment   
A. Moonen, Shell
  117934 Integrated HSE Program to Achieve Excellence in Quality and Safety   
M.S. Siddiqui, Takreer

SESSION 15
Wednesday, 5 November, 1400 to 1730

FIELD DEVELOPMENT CASE STUDIES

 

Session Chairpersons: Asaad Ibrahim Al-Towailib, Saudi Aramco
Nawzad R. Khurshid, Occidental Energy Company
1400 117233 Managing Water and Gas Production Problems in Cantarell; A giant Carbonate Reservoir in Gulf of Mexico   
S.T. Daltaban, A.V. Pina, PEMEX
1430 116946 Performance Evaluation Of Non-Conventional Wells In Hassi-Messaoud Filed,Algeria   
Y. Boughaba, K. Belkhiar, Sonatrach
1500 117727 A Case History of Attic Oil Recovery of a Unique Multi-layered Bottom Water drive Carbonate Reservoir, Intisar D-Elgiza Field, Concession 103 - Libya   
M.M. Gharsalla, M.B. Elghmari, A.A. Majdoub, Zueitina Oil Company
1530   Coffee Break
1600 117894 WHY DO WE NEED TO INTRODUCE DYNAMIC ROCK TYPING "CASE STUDY"     F.S. Al-Jenaibi, K.E. Al-Hammadi, L.A. Salameh, ADNOC
1630 118126 Improving Oil In Place Estimation through an Improve Water Saturation Prediction - A Case Study in the Middle East   
M. Al Hammadi, ADCO; E.M. Radwan, Unique Rentals LLC
1700 117812 Integrated Approach for a Full Field Development of a Carbonate Reservoir  
T.A. Al Hashemi, .; S. Salem, T. Gharbi, O. Al-Jeelani, S. Al Baker, ADCO; C.R. Bidinger, BP
Alternates  
  118377 Application of Well Testing for Well Deliverability Forecasting in Volatile Oil Reservoirs   
M.O. Sanni, A. Gringarten, Imperial college
  117836 Cyclic Water Injection Improves Oil Production in Carbonate Reservoir   
L.M. Surguchev, A. Shchipanov, International Research Institute of Stavanger; N.H. Giske, L. Kollbotn, Rogal and Research Centre
  117950 Managing Mature Indian Offshore Fields - A Case History   
N.K. Mitra, A. Kumar, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation .

SESSION 16
Wednesday, 5 November, 1400 to 1730

RESERVOIR CHARACTERISATION AND MODELLING

 

Session Chairpersons: Faten Halit, Halliburton Drilling and Formation Evaluation
Maria Teresa Ribeiro, ADCO
1400 118178 Aboozar; An Integrated case study from Seismic to Simulation through Geostatistical Inversion  
S. Soni, Fugro-Jason; H. Karkooti, S. Karimi, IOOC
1430 118284 Carbonate Reservoir Rock Typing - The Link between Geology and SCAL   
J.S. Gomes, ADCO
1500 118333 Subtle Faults In Carbonate Reservoirs: Do We See Faults, Their Shadows or Artifacts?   
J. Pion, M.G. Vesseron, T. Dugoujard, Total
1530   Coffee Break
1600 118323 A Diagnostic Toolkit To Detect Compartmentalization Using Time-scales For Reservoir Mixing   
A.H. Muggeridge, P.C. Smalley, BP
1630 117658 Evaluation of the Bitumen Intervals in a Carbonate Reservoir, Case Study in Abu Dhabi Onshore Field,  UAE   
M. Haggag Amin, ADCO
1700 117815 Challenges of Optimizing Oil Recovery of "Tight Carbonate" Reservoir, Onshore Abu Dhabi Oil Field, United Arab Emirates   
M. Benlacheheb, A. Edris, O. Al-Jeelani, S.H. Al Marzouqi, M. Al Sheehi, ADCO
Alternates  
  117905 High Resolution Sequence Stratigraphic Correlation and Facies Characterisation of Upper Thamama   
A.I. Al Mansoori, C.J. Strohmenger, A.A. Abdul Ghani, ADCO; J. Mitchell, ExxonMobil
  117814 Controlling Structural Uncertainties in Static and Dynamic Modelling of Faulted Reservoirs, Onshore Abu Dhabi Oil Field, United Arab Emirates   
A. Edris, M. Benlacheheb, O. Al-Jeelani, M. Al Sheehi, A. Al Shekaili, ADCO
  117889 Rock Typing of Upper Jurassic (Arab) Carbonates Offshore Abu Dhabi   
C.T. Lehmann, BP International; D.O. Cobb, K.I. Mohamed, A. Al Hendi, ADMA-OPCO