Technical Program
Monday, 13 October
0800 to 1200 • Ballroom 3
MISSISSIPPIAN/DEVONIAN SHALES
AAPG Session
0800 to 1200 • Brigade Room
RESERVOIR CHARACTERIZATION AND SIMULATION
Session Chairperson: C. Ozgen Karacan, National Institute of
Occupational Safety and Health
| 0800 | 117236 | Water Production Diagnosis Using Transient Test With Multiphase Flowmeter • S. Gasbarri, L.F. Basabe Herrera, University Central de Venezuela; A.D. Farinas Oliveros, F.A. Trinidad, G.D. Sosa Gil, E.M. Azuaje, University Central de Venezuela |
| 0830 | 117149 | Prediction of Production in Oil Reservoirs by Considering Change in Number of Production Wells • Y. Guan, Peking University; N. Yanliang, D. Han, X. Zhou, Daqing Oil Field Company; K. Li, Stanford University |
| 0900 | 117756 | Reconciling Production Decline With Reservoir Connectivity: Field Study • M.M. Khasanov, V. Krasnov, A.G. Petrov, Rosneft; M.G. Kelkar, University of Tulsa; A. Bahar, Kelkar & Associates |
| 0930 | 117767 | Determination of Relative Permeability and Capillary Pressure Curves Using an Automated History Matching Approach • B. Basbug, Z.T. Karpyn, Pennsylvania State University |
| 1000 | Break | |
| 1030 | 116259 | Improvements in Measuring Sorption Induced Strain and Permeability in Coal • E.P. Robertson, Idaho National Laboratory |
| 1100 | 118026 | Towards a Characteristic Equation for Permeability • A.A. Siddiqui, D. Ilk, T.A. Blasingame, Texas A&M University |
0800 to 1200 • Ballroom 4
CO2 SEQUESTRATION I
AAPG Session
0800 to 1200 • Room 1
TIGHT SANDS AND SHALES I
Session Chairperson: Andrew Duguid, Schlumberger Carbon Services
| 0800 | 115405 | A New Regression Based Method for Accurate Measurement of Coal and Shale Gas Content • E. Shtepani, L.A. Noll, L.W. Elrod, P.M. Jacobs, Intertek Westport Technology Center |
| 0830 | 118940 | Evaluation of Skin Factor From Single Rate Gas Well Test • K. Aminian, S. Ameri, F. Almutairi, West Virginia University; A.W. Brannon, Dominion Transmission |
| 0900 | 116057 | The Impact of Effective Fracture Area and Conductivity on Fracture Deliverability and Stimulation Value • H.D. Brannon, T.R. Starks, BJ Services |
| 0930 | 116089 | Critical Review of Industry Standard Specifications for Frac Sand and Implications on Source Qualification for Use in Today's Typical Fracturing Applications • H.D. Brannon, C.J. Stephenson, BJ Services; E.R. Freeman, D.A. Anschutz, J.J. Renkes, A.R. Rickards, PropTester |
| 1000 | Break | |
| 1100 | 116096 | Hydraulic Fracture Production Forecast in Tight Gas Reservoirs Using Wireline Formation Testers • M. Van Galen, G.L. Peterson, Weatherford; C. Lorincz, Hunt Oil |
| 1130 | 117772 | Design, Execution, and Evaluation of a "Typical" Marcellus Shale Slickwater Stimulation: A Case History • J.S. Fontaine, N.J. Johnson, Universal Well Services; D. Schoen, Guardian Exploration |
1330 to 1730 • Rivers Room
CO2 SEQUESTRATION II
AAPG Session
1330 to 1730 • Brigade Room
IMPROVED/ENHANCED RECOVERY METHODS
Session Chairperson: Tim Knobloch, James Engineering
| 1330 | 116953 | Experimental Study of the Thermomechanical Behavior of the Petroleum Reservoir • M. Masri, M. Sibai, J. Shao, University of Lille |
| 1400 | 117579 | Miscible Interaction Between Matrix and Fracture: A Visualization and Simulation Study • V. Er, T. Babadagli, University of Alberta |
| 1430 | 119935 | Development and Testing of an Expert System for Coalbed Methane Reservoirs Using Artificial Neural Networks • K. Srinivasan, T. Ertekin, Pennsylvania State University |
| 1500 | 117752 | Algorithm for Rachford Rice for Multiphase Compositional Simulation • R. Okuno, R.T. Johns, K. Sepehrnoori, University of Texas at Austin |
| 1530 | Break | |
| 1600 | 117758 | Real Time Connectivity and the Potential Benefits to Appalachian Operations • J.P. Dwyer, Baker Hughes; W.R. Chmela, Kongsberg Intellifield; R.K. Lamborn, C.L. Colomb, T.H. Quinn, Baker Hughes |
| 1630 | 117762 | Optimized Design of Cyclic Pressure Pulsing in a Depleted, Naturally Fractured Reservoir • E. Artun, T. Ertekin, R.W. Watson, Pennsylvania State University; B.J. Miller, Miller Energy Technologies |
| 1700 | 117775 | Compositional Simulation and Optimization of Secondary and Tertiary Recovery Strategies in Monument Butte Field, Utah • J. Wang, D.A. McVay, W.B. Ayers, Texas A&M University |
1330 to 1730 • Ballroom 3
RESERVOIR ANALYSIS AND DEVELOPMENT
AAPG Session
1330 to 1730 • Ballroom 4
CARBON SEQUESTRATION, COAL, AND COALBED METHANE
Session Chairperson: Paul Dudenas, East Resources
| 1330 | 116231 | Recent Legal Developments in Carbon Sequestration • S.O. Flanery, S.C. McCarty, Steptoe & Johnson |
| 1400 | 119504 | The Effect of Carbonic Acid on Well Cements as Identified Through Lab and Field Studies • A. Duguid, Schlumberger Carbon Services |
| 1430 | 117215 | Coalbed Discontinuity Effects on the Production of Degasification Boreholes and on Emissions During Longwall Mining • C.O. Karacan, G. Goodman, National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health |
| 1500 | 117445 | Hydraulic Fracture Modeling With Bedding Plane Interfacial Slip • H. Gu, E. Siebrits, A. Sabourov, Schlumberger |
| 1530 | Break | |
| 1600 | 117591 | Case Study: Evaluation of Regional Lithology for Carbon Dioxide Storage Using a Single Test Well in Southeastern Ohio • S.D. Meggyesy, P.E. Jagucki, J. Gerst, M. Place, Battelle |
| 1630 | 117607 | Experimental Analysis of CO2 Sequestration Efficiency During Oil Recovery in Naturally Fractured Reservoirs • J.J. Trivedi, T. Babadagli, University of Alberta |
| 1700 | 118939 | Using Reservoir Architecture To Maximize CO2 Storage Capacity • D.E. Riestenberg, G.J. Koperna, V.A. Kuuskraa, Advanced Resources International; R.A. Esposito, Southern Company |
Tuesday 14 October
0800 to 1200 • Rivers Room
HYDROTHERMAL DOLOMITE, HYDROCARBON RESERVOIRS AND MVT
HOST ROCKS
AAPG Session
0800 to 1200 • Brigade Room
DRILLING, COMPLETIONS, AND HORIZONTAL/MULTILATERAL
WELLS
Session Chairperson: Mike Kovarik, Equitable Resources
| 0800 | 119220 | Case History of 8 lbm/gal Water Based Fluid Field Trial • T.C. Green, Total Separation Solutions; J.W. Minnett, Ellora Energy; J. Cremer, At Balance |
| 0830 | 117695 | Performance Gains Realized With PDC Bits in Air/Foam Applications in the Appalachian Basin • R. Lays, Baker Hughes; E.S. Grayson, Artex Oil |
| 0900 | 117701 | Identifying, Bypassing and Avoiding Gas Traps in Horizontal Wells • K.A. Kreh, BJ Services |
| 0930 | 117744 | Interference Testing Using Finite Conductivity Horizontal Wells of Unequal Lengths • A.A. Awotunde, H.S. Al Hashim, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Mining; M.N. Al Khamis, Saudi Aramco; H.Y. Al Yousef, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Mining |
| 1000 | Break | |
| 1030 | 117763 | Water Quality: Is It Important for Cement? • T. Rowan, M.L. Stone, BJ Services |
| 1100 | 117769 | Investigation of Mud Filtrate Invasion Using Computational Fluid Dynamics • H. Bilgesu, S. Won, S. Ameri, West Virginia University |
| 1130 | 117773 | A Look Into Casing Deformation Due to Plastic Behavior of Formations • O. Sunal, H. Bilgesu, K. Heasley, I.B. Tulu, West Virginia University |
0800 to 1200 • Ballroom3
UTICA SHALE/TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS
AAPG Session
0800 to 1200 • Ballroom 4
TIGHT SANDS AND SHALES II
Session Chairperson: Javad Paktinat, Universal Well Services
| 0800 | 116619 | Pore Pressure Prediction in Overconsolidated Shales • R. Nygaard, Missouri University of Science & Technology; M. Karimi, Petroleum University of Technology; G. Hareland, M. Tahmeen, University of Calgary; H.B. Munro, Shell Canada |
| 0830 | 117162 | Impact of Water Based Drill In Fluids on Solids Invasion and Damage Characteristics • A.S. Al Yami, H.A. Nasr El Din, Texas A&M University; M.A. Al Shafei, Saudi Aramco; M.A. Bataweel, Texas A&M University |
| 0900 | 117444 | Simulation of Gel Damage on Fracture Fluid Cleanup and Long Term Recovery in Tight Gas Reservoirs • Y. Wang, S.A. Holditch, D.A. McVay, Texas A&M University |
| 0930 | 117603 | Relative Permeability Modifiers Used in Conjunction With Hydraulic Fracturing Can Increase Hydrocarbon Production and Reduce Water Production • R.J. Curtice, C. Carlson, Halliburton; M.E. Stahl, Questar E&P |
| 1000 | Break | |
| 1030 | 117751 | Uncovering and Exploiting Existing Marcellus Shale Opportunities in the Appalachian Basin • T.E. Suhy, BJ Services |
| 1100 | 117754 | Logistics of Marcellus Shale Stimulation: Changing the Face of Completions in Appalachia • C. Perkins, BJ Services |
1300 to 1700 • Rivers Room
HYDROTHERMAL DOLOMITE, HYDROCARBON RESERVOIRS AND MVT
HOST ROCKS/SILURIAN CARBONATES
AAPG Session
1300 to 1700 • Ballroom 4
RESERVOIR STIMULATION
Session Chairperson: Kirby J. Walker, Schlumberger
| 1300 | 117251 | Acid Emulsified in Xylene: A Cost Effective Treatment To Remove Asphaltene Deposition and Enhance Well Productivity • W.A. Fattah Ahmed, Sapesco; H.A. Nasr El Din, Texas A&M University |
| 1330 | 117353 | Wettability Alteration To Increase Deliverability of Gas-Storage Wells • X. Xie, University of Wyoming; Y. Liu, M.M. Sharma, University of Texas at Austin; W.W. Weiss, Correlations Company |
| 1400 | 117538 | Applying Science and Best Practices To Increase Production and Optimize Economics in a West Texas Gas Field: A Canyon Sand Case Study • K.W. Blackwood, K. Williamson, HighMount Energy; T.T. Palisch, M.A. Chapman, Carbo Ceramics; M.C. Vincent, Insight Consulting |
| 1430 | Break | |
| 1500 | 110451 | Successful Hybrid Slickwater Fracture Design Evolution—An East Texas Cotton Valley Taylor Case History • P.J. Handren, Ascent Operating; T.T. Palisch, Carbo Ceramics |
| 1530 | 118174 | Fracture Conductivity Loss Due to Geochemical Interactions Between Manmade Proppants and Formations • J.D. Weaver, R.D. Rickman, H. Luo, Halliburton |
| 1600 | 118175 | Prevention of Geochemical Scaling in Hydraulically Created Fractures: Laboratory and Field Studies • P.D. Nguyen, J.D. Weaver, R.D. Rickman, Halliburton |
| 1630 | 118348 | Gas or Oil Producer? Layered? Laminated?—Basic Guiding Principles We Should Understand for Effective Fracture Stimulation • B.W. McDaniel, Halliburton |
1300 to 1700 • Ballroom 3
MARCELLUS SHALE
AAPG Session
1300 to 1700 • Brigade Room
PRODUCTION OPERATIONS, OPTIMIZATION, AND MANAGEMENT
AND ECONOMICS
Session Chairpersons: Robert W. Garland, Superior Well Services
| 1300 | 119227 | Formation Evaluation Logging While Drilling (LWD) in Unconventional Reservoirs for Production Optimization • T.H. Quinn, J.P. Dwyer, C.A. Wolfe, S.A. Morris, D.F. Coope, Baker Hughes |
| 1330 | 116409 | Solving Completion Options for Underground Gas Storage Through Geomechanics • S.K. Subbiah, Schlumberger; C. Burgstaller, Rohoel Aufsuchungs; J. Fuller, E. Wielemaker, Schlumberger; W. Jilg, Rohoel Aufsuchungs |
| 1400 | 117711 | Application of the Bergman Sutton Method for Determining Blend Viscosity • R.P. Sutton, Marathon Oil; D.F. Bergman, BP America |
| 1430 | Break | |
| 1500 | 117395 | Evaluation of Two-Phase Flow Correlations and Mechanistic Models for Pipelines at Inclined Downward Flow • H. Yuan, D. Zhou, IHS Global |
| 1530 | 117433 | An Unconventional But Definitive Analysis of a Field's Production Improvement • R.R. Schulz, L.K. Harms, ConocoPhillips |
| 1600 | 117703 | PRISE: Petroleum Resource Investigation Summary and Evaluation • S. Old, Chevron; S.A. Holditch, W.B. Ayers, D.A. McVay, Texas A&M University |
| 1630 | 117765 | Cooperative Optimization Based Dimensionality Reduction for Advanced Data Mining and Visualization • D. Chen, S. Hamid, M. Dix, J.A. Quirein, L.A. Jacobson, M.T. Hollingsworth, Halliburton |
