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Day 3 Wed, September 28, 2016

Competency and Professionalism in a Changing Industry

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An Effective Utilization of Internal Resources, a Cost Intensive Approach to Develop Technical Competencies of Subsurface Manpower

Eisa Hadi Al-Daihani; Arun Kumar Nandi; Syed Mohammad Raza

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181370-MS

View Articletitled, An Effective Utilization of Internal Resources, a Cost Intensive Approach to Develop Technical Competencies of Subsurface Manpower

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An Innovative Partnership to Develop an Oman Based Pressure Pumping Company

M. R. Hogan; R. B. Willis

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181537-MS

View Articletitled, An Innovative Partnership to Develop an Oman Based Pressure Pumping Company

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Managing Competency in a Low Oil Price Environment: SPE Offers an Expanded Competency Management Tool to its Members

Alok Jain; Bradford R. Donohue

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181564-MS

View Articletitled, Managing Competency in a Low Oil Price Environment: SPE Offers an Expanded Competency Management Tool to its Members

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Graduate Employability: Key Challenges and Possible Solutions

Tunbosun Afolayan

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181576-MS

View Articletitled, Graduate Employability: Key Challenges and Possible Solutions

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Implementing Various Tactics to Overcome the Effects of the Big Crew Change

P. D. Kamble; P. S. Bagga; R.. Kakade

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181648-MS

View Articletitled, Implementing Various Tactics to Overcome the Effects of the Big Crew Change

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A Novel Method of Knowledge Transfer in Challenging Times

Nii Nunno; Aniket Kumar; Robello Samuel

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181665-MS

View Articletitled, A Novel Method of Knowledge Transfer in Challenging Times

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Leading Oil and Gas Into the Future

Andrew G. Babey; Nick Hagel; Carlos Montilla; Ryan Robins; Craig Harris

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181281-MS

View Articletitled, Leading Oil and Gas Into the Future

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Accelerating the Learning Curve of Next Generation Exploration and Production Workforce through Smart Data and Knowledge Environment

Richard Mohan David

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181594-MS

View Articletitled, Accelerating the Learning Curve of Next Generation Exploration and Production Workforce through Smart Data and Knowledge Environment

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New Applications of Advanced Analytics in Well, Reservoir and Facilities Management

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Reservoir Characterization Using Fuzzy Kriging and Deep Learning Neural Networks

M. M. Korjani; A. S. Popa; E.. Grijalva; S.. Cassidy; I.. Ershaghi

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181578-MS

View Articletitled, Reservoir Characterization Using Fuzzy Kriging and Deep Learning Neural Networks

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Machine Learning Approach for Irregularity Detection in Dynamic Operating Conditions

Mohamed Sidahmed; Richard Bailey

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181435-MS

View Articletitled, Machine Learning Approach for Irregularity Detection in Dynamic Operating Conditions

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A SMART Framework for Contextualization of Drilling Data for Supporting Drilling Workflows

Sethupathi Arumugam; Sanjay Gupta; Shebi Rajan; Rajeev Ranjan

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181682-MS

View Articletitled, A SMART Framework for Contextualization of Drilling Data for Supporting Drilling Workflows

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Applying Big Data Analytics to Detect, Diagnose, and Prevent Impending Failures in Electric Submersible Pumps

Supriya Gupta; Luigi Saputelli; Michael Nikolaou

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181510-MS

View Articletitled, Applying Big Data Analytics to Detect, Diagnose, and Prevent Impending Failures in Electric Submersible Pumps

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Integrated Gas Development Planning in Southern Iraq

Amit A Karnik; Arjit Gupta; Mark Wharton; Herve Henry

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181521-MS

View Articletitled, Integrated Gas Development Planning in Southern Iraq

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Approach towards Establishing Unified Petroleum Data Analytics Environment to Enable Data Driven Operations Decisions

Richard Mohan David

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181388-MS

View Articletitled, Approach towards Establishing Unified Petroleum Data Analytics Environment to Enable Data Driven Operations Decisions

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Unconventional Reservoir Engineering: Pushed it to the limit and beyond

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Anomalous Diffusion Approach and Field Application for Fractured Nano-Porous Reservoirs

Ali Albinali; Erdal Ozkan

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181255-MS

View Articletitled, Anomalous Diffusion Approach and Field Application for Fractured Nano-Porous Reservoirs

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Compositional Rate Transient Analysis in Liquid Rich Shale Reservoirs

Najeeb Alharthy; Tadesse Teklu; Hossein Kazemi; Ramona Graves

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181699-MS

View Articletitled, Compositional Rate Transient Analysis in Liquid Rich Shale Reservoirs

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Analytical Study of Flowing and In-Situ Compositions in Unconventional Liquid-Rich Gas Plays

Miao Zhang; Luis F. Ayala

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181567-MS

View Articletitled, Analytical Study of Flowing and In-Situ Compositions in Unconventional Liquid-Rich Gas Plays

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Rate-Transient Analysis for Multistage Fractured Horizontal Wells in Conventional and Un-Conventional Homogeneous and Naturally Fractured Reservoirs

Fikri Kuchuk; Kirsty Morton; Denis Biryukov

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181488-MS

View Articletitled, Rate-Transient Analysis for Multistage Fractured Horizontal Wells in Conventional and Un-Conventional Homogeneous and Naturally Fractured Reservoirs

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An Innovative Approach to Model Two-Phase Flowback of Shale Gas Wells with Complex Fracture Networks

Ruiyue Yang; Zhongwei Huang; Gensheng Li; Wei Yu; Kamy Sepehrnoori; Shouceng Tian; Xianzhi Song; Mao Sheng

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181766-MS

View Articletitled, An Innovative Approach to Model Two-Phase Flowback of Shale Gas Wells with Complex Fracture Networks

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Experimental Study of Gas-Liquid-Coal Fines Three-Phase Flow in Undulating Horizontal Wellbore

Guoqing Han; Zhejun Pan; He Zhang; Kegang Ling; Catalin Teodoriu

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181568-MS

View Articletitled, Experimental Study of Gas-Liquid-Coal Fines Three-Phase Flow in Undulating Horizontal Wellbore

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Effective Applications of Extended Exponential Decline Curve Analysis to both Conventional and Unconventional Reservoirs

HE Zhang; Eric Nelson; Dan Olds; Dean Rietz; W. John Lee

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181536-MS

View Articletitled, Effective Applications of Extended Exponential Decline Curve Analysis to both Conventional and Unconventional Reservoirs

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Completion Optimization

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Completion Quality Classes to Characterize Basin Complexity: New Framework to Incorporate Localized and Regional Reservoir Heterogeneity into Field Exploration and Development Optimization

M. Nihat Gurmen; Christopher N. Fredd; Taner Batmaz; Stevanus dwi Kurniadi; Omar Al Zeidi; Kousic Kanneganti; Gaisoni Nasreldin; Safdar Khan; Roberto Tineo; Surej Kumar Subbiah

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181659-MS

View Articletitled, Completion Quality Classes to Characterize Basin Complexity: New Framework to Incorporate Localized and Regional Reservoir Heterogeneity into Field Exploration and Development Optimization

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A Spirit of Change Sweeps the Denver-Julesberg Basin: Lowering $/BOE Using A Novel Completion Strategy

Matt Owens; Jesse Silva; Matt Volkmar; Ben Poppel; Joel Siegel; Tony Losacano; Leen Weijers

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181457-MS

View Articletitled, A Spirit of Change Sweeps the Denver-Julesberg Basin: Lowering $/BOE Using A Novel Completion Strategy

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Improved Field Recovery and Drilling Costs in Agiba Using ESP Reversed Y-Tool Dump-Flood Solution

M.. Al-Kady; A.. Selim; A.. Omar; I.. Ginawi; A.. Bahgat; H.. Abdelmotaal; K.. Botros

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181540-MS

View Articletitled, Improved Field Recovery and Drilling Costs in Agiba Using ESP Reversed Y-Tool Dump-Flood Solution

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Overcoming Challenges, Improving Understanding, and Optimizing Liner Deployment in Long Laterals

Kim Daniel Mathisen; Tore Sørheim; Tom Rune Koløy; Neil Decker

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181288-MS

View Articletitled, Overcoming Challenges, Improving Understanding, and Optimizing Liner Deployment in Long Laterals

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Big Data Yields Completion Optimization: Using Drilling Data to Optimize Completion Efficiency in a Low Permeability Formation

Lyle V. Lehman; Kale Jackson; Bruce Noblett

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181273-MS

View Articletitled, Big Data Yields Completion Optimization: Using Drilling Data to Optimize Completion Efficiency in a Low Permeability Formation

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Using Completion Diagnostics in Uinta Basin Vertical Wells to Reduce Completion Costs and Identify Horizontal Well Targets

C.. Ramos; C.. Dineen; J.. Kolla

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181721-MS

View Articletitled, Using Completion Diagnostics in Uinta Basin Vertical Wells to Reduce Completion Costs and Identify Horizontal Well Targets

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Mississippi Canyon Gulf of Mexico Frac Pack Case Histories and the Importance of Proppant Tracing and Gravel Pack Logging

J.. Sanford; T.. Hopper; J.. Fink; R.. Woodroof; A.. Darnley; M.. Peacher

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181658-MS

View Articletitled, Mississippi Canyon Gulf of Mexico Frac Pack Case Histories and the Importance of Proppant Tracing and Gravel Pack Logging

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Drilling Technology Innovations

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3D Downhole Drilling Automation Based on Minimum Well Profile Energy

Manish Mittal; Robello Samuel

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181381-MS

View Articletitled, 3D Downhole Drilling Automation Based on Minimum Well Profile Energy

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Deconvolution of Vibrational Data to Reduce the Ambiguity in Downhole Tool Failure

Vikrant Lakhanpal; Robello Samuel

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181491-MS

View Articletitled, Deconvolution of Vibrational Data to Reduce the Ambiguity in Downhole Tool Failure

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Using Turbine Technology to Run Casing, Liners and Completions to TD in Challenging Wells in Saudi Arabia

Mike Okot; Jude Chima; Muhammad Muqeem; Ali Hajji; Alfredo Ramirez-Narino; Haitham Al-Haj; John Rider; Magnus Wardle; John Prescott

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181413-MS

View Articletitled, Using Turbine Technology to Run Casing, Liners and Completions to TD in Challenging Wells in Saudi Arabia

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Drill Rig Control Systems: Debugging, Tuning, and Long Term Needs

Paul Pastusek; Michael Owens; Dave Barrette; Victoria Wilkins; Alex Bolzan; James Ryan; Khalid Akyabi; Melanie Reichle; Darren Pais

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181415-MS

View Articletitled, Drill Rig Control Systems: Debugging, Tuning, and Long Term Needs

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Radio Frequency Identification RFID-Enabled Circulation Sub Improves Hole Cleaning in High-Angle Wells

Alex Goodwin; Rienk Reitsma; Jonathan Osei-Kuffour

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181469-MS

View Articletitled, Radio Frequency Identification RFID-Enabled Circulation Sub Improves Hole Cleaning in High-Angle Wells

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ROP Optimization Using Artificial Intelligence Techniques with Statistical Regression Coupling

B.. Mantha; R.. Samuel

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181382-MS

View Articletitled, ROP Optimization Using Artificial Intelligence Techniques with Statistical Regression Coupling

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Geomechanics and Hydraulic Fracturing

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Effect of Dynamic Active Fracture Interaction DAFI on Activation of Natural Fractures in Horizontal Wells

Ali Daneshy

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181328-MS

View Articletitled, Effect of Dynamic Active Fracture Interaction DAFI on Activation of Natural Fractures in Horizontal Wells

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The Impact of Geomechanics and Perforations on Hydraulic Fracture Initiation and Complexity in Horizontal Well Completions

George Waters; Xiaowei Weng

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181684-MS

View Articletitled, The Impact of Geomechanics and Perforations on Hydraulic Fracture Initiation and Complexity in Horizontal Well Completions

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Insights on Overflushing Strategies from a Novel Modeling Approach to Displacement of Yield-Stress Fluids in a Fracture

Andrei Osiptsov; Ekaterina Zilonova; Sergei Boronin; Jean Desroches; Natalia Lebedeva; Dean Willberg

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181454-MS

View Articletitled, Insights on Overflushing Strategies from a Novel Modeling Approach to Displacement of Yield-Stress Fluids in a Fracture

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Examining the Geomechanical Implicaitons of Pre-Existing Fractures and Simultaneous-Multi-Fracturing Completions on Hydraulic Fractures: Experimental Insights into Fracturing Unconventional Formations

Emad A. Alabbad; Jon E. Olson

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181327-MS

View Articletitled, Examining the Geomechanical Implicaitons of Pre-Existing Fractures and Simultaneous-Multi-Fracturing Completions on Hydraulic Fractures: Experimental Insights into Fracturing Unconventional Formations

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Quantifying and Mitigating the Impact of Asymmetric Induced Hydraulic Fracturing from Horizontal Development Wellbores

Doug Walser; Shameem Siddiqui

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181656-MS

View Articletitled, Quantifying and Mitigating the Impact of Asymmetric Induced Hydraulic Fracturing from Horizontal Development Wellbores

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Role of Fluid Injection on Fault Activation During Hydraulic Fracture Stimulations

Adam Baig; Ted Urbancic; Gisela Viegas

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181698-MS

View Articletitled, Role of Fluid Injection on Fault Activation During Hydraulic Fracture Stimulations

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A Fully Coupled 3D Finite Element Investigation of Hydraulic Fracture Growth in Elastoplastic Rocks

Elias Pirayesh; Mohamed Y. Soliman; Stephen M. Morse; Hossein Emadi

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181446-MS

View Articletitled, A Fully Coupled 3D Finite Element Investigation of Hydraulic Fracture Growth in Elastoplastic Rocks

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Hydraulic Fracture Propagation in a Highly Laminated Shale Reservoir with Complex Natural Fracture Network - Case Study Using Higher-Accuracy, Full 3-D Simulation

Maaruf Hussain; Bilal Saad; Ardiansyah Negara; Mokhtar Elgassier; Gaurav Agrawal; Shuyu Sun; King Abdullah

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181530-MS

View Articletitled, Hydraulic Fracture Propagation in a Highly Laminated Shale Reservoir with Complex Natural Fracture Network - Case Study Using Higher-Accuracy, Full 3-D Simulation

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Production Pressure Drawdown Management for Fractured Horizontal Wells in Shale Gas Formations

Ankit Mirani; Matteo Marongiu-Porcu; HanYi Wang; Philippe Enkababian

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181365-MS

View Articletitled, Production Pressure Drawdown Management for Fractured Horizontal Wells in Shale Gas Formations

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Innovation in Environmental Protection

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Industrial Waste Injection Feasibility in North Dakota

I. M. Mohamed; G.. Block; O.. Abou-Sayed; A. S. Abou-Sayed

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181678-MS

View Articletitled, Industrial Waste Injection Feasibility in North Dakota

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An Assessment of the Probability of Subsurface Contamination of Aquifers from Oil and Gas Wells in the Wattenberg Field, Modified for Water Well Location

C. H. Stone; W. W. Fleckenstein; A. W. Eustes

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181696-MS

View Articletitled, An Assessment of the Probability of Subsurface Contamination of Aquifers from Oil and Gas Wells in the Wattenberg Field, Modified for Water Well Location

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Reuse of Produced Water by Membranes for Enhanced Oil Recovery

Remya Ravindran Nair; Evgenia Protasova; Torleiv Bilstad; Skule Strand

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181588-MS

View Articletitled, Reuse of Produced Water by Membranes for Enhanced Oil Recovery

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A New Class of Renewable Surfactants for Chemical Enhanced Oil Recovery

Anton Kaiser; Morgan Curren; David Parmenter; Amir Mahmoudkhani; Jonathan Wylde

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181290-MS

View Articletitled, A New Class of Renewable Surfactants for Chemical Enhanced Oil Recovery

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The Influence of HLB in Surfactants for Drill Cuttings Cleaning

C.. Stanciu; J. M. Fernandez; B.. Lambert

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181310-MS

View Articletitled, The Influence of HLB in Surfactants for Drill Cuttings Cleaning

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Effect of Date Palm Fiber (DPF) Sorbent Age on Sorption of Crude Oil During Oil Spill Cleanup: Gas Chromatography Study

Mohammad I. Nasir; Z. M. Hameed; P. A. Charpentier; H. A. Neamh; A. A. Muhammad; Z. A. Abbas

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181294-MS

View Articletitled, Effect of Date Palm Fiber (DPF) Sorbent Age on Sorption of Crude Oil During Oil Spill Cleanup: Gas Chromatography Study

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Multiscale Change Characteristics of Chinese Wufeng Shale Under Supercritical Carbon Dioxide

Hai-Yan Zhu; Lei Tao; Qing-You Liu; Zheng-Dong Lei

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181369-MS

View Articletitled, Multiscale Change Characteristics of Chinese Wufeng Shale Under Supercritical Carbon Dioxide

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Emerging Logging Technologies and Interpretation Methods

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Impact of Improved Neutron-Gamma Density Measurement while Drilling in Formation Evaluation - A Case Study

Said Mahiout; Ali Belowi; Ali Alqunais; Jad Kareem Mohamed

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181279-MS

View Articletitled, Impact of Improved Neutron-Gamma Density Measurement while Drilling in Formation Evaluation - A Case Study

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A New Method to Estimate Cementation and Saturation Exponents From Dielectric Dispersion Data

L.. Venkataramanan; J. M. Donadille; S. L. Reeder; M.. Van Steene; V.-M.. -M. Gkortsas; K.. Fellah; D.. Ramsdell; J. A. Al-Rubaiyea; F. A. Al-Ajmi; M.. Al-Houli; P.. Wilkinson; H.. Bajunaid

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181451-MS

View Articletitled, A New Method to Estimate Cementation and Saturation Exponents From Dielectric Dispersion Data

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Novel Method for Evaluating Shale Gas and Shale Tight Oil Reservoirs Using Well Log Data

Robert Freedman; David Rose; Boqin Sun; Ronald L. Brown; Thomas Malizia

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181480-MS

View Articletitled, Novel Method for Evaluating Shale Gas and Shale Tight Oil Reservoirs Using Well Log Data

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A New Technique to Characterize Fracture Density Using Neutron Porosity Logs Enhanced by Electrically-Transported Contrast Agents

Hewei Tang; John E. Killough; Zoya Heidari; Zhuang Sun

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181509-MS

View Articletitled, A New Technique to Characterize Fracture Density Using Neutron Porosity Logs Enhanced by Electrically-Transported Contrast Agents

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Assessment of Permeability Anisotropy in Anisotropic Reservoirs With Integrating Multicomponent Induction and Conventional Permeability Logs

Junsheng Hou; Natasa Mekic; John Quirein; Burkay Donderici; David Torres

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181449-MS

View Articletitled, Assessment of Permeability Anisotropy in Anisotropic Reservoirs With Integrating Multicomponent Induction and Conventional Permeability Logs

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Experimental and Numerical Investigation on Stress Dependence of Sandstone Electrical Properties and Deviations from Archie's Law

M. F. Farid; J.-Y.. -Y. Arns; W. V. Pinczewski; C. H. Arns

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181484-MS

View Articletitled, Experimental and Numerical Investigation on Stress Dependence of Sandstone Electrical Properties and Deviations from Archie's Law

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Evaluation and Development of Complex Clastic Reservoirs using NMR

Gabor Hursan; Andre Silva; Mohamed L. Zeghlache

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181525-MS

View Articletitled, Evaluation and Development of Complex Clastic Reservoirs using NMR

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High-Efficiency, High-Yield Pulsed Neutron Generators for the Well Logging Industry

Juan Navarro; Weijun Guo

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181345-MS

View Articletitled, High-Efficiency, High-Yield Pulsed Neutron Generators for the Well Logging Industry

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Oil Viscosity Estimation from NMR Logs for In-Situ Heavy Oil Characterization

Gabor Hursan; Douglas J. Seifert; Stig Lyngra; Richard G. Palmer

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181600-MS

View Articletitled, Oil Viscosity Estimation from NMR Logs for In-Situ Heavy Oil Characterization

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Impact of Internal Magnetic Gradients on Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Measurements and NMR-Based Pore Network Characterization

Saurabh Tandon; Zoya Heidari

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181532-MS

View Articletitled, Impact of Internal Magnetic Gradients on Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Measurements and NMR-Based Pore Network Characterization

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Water Salinity Determination Over an Extended Salinity Range Using a Joint Interpretation of Dielectric and Neutron Cross-Section Measurements

J. M. Donadille; R.. Leech; I.. Pirie

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181366-MS

View Articletitled, Water Salinity Determination Over an Extended Salinity Range Using a Joint Interpretation of Dielectric and Neutron Cross-Section Measurements

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Heavy Oil Enhanced Recovery

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Two-Dimensional Visualization of Heavy Oil Displacement Mechanism During Chemical Flooding

A.. Voroniak; J. L. Bryan; H.. Hejazi; A.. Kantzas

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181640-MS

View Articletitled, Two-Dimensional Visualization of Heavy Oil Displacement Mechanism During Chemical Flooding

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An Investigation on Propagation Mechanisms of Steam Chamber during Expanding Solvent SAGP ES-SAGP in Thin Heavy Oil Reservoirs

Zhanxi Pang; Lei Wang; Xiaocong Lv; Yongge Liu; Guanghuan Wu; Tao Wei

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181331-MS

View Articletitled, An Investigation on Propagation Mechanisms of Steam Chamber during Expanding Solvent SAGP ES-SAGP in Thin Heavy Oil Reservoirs

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A New Modeling Approach to Optimize Methane-Propane Injection in a Field After CHOPS

Ye Ji Soh; Alireza Rangriz-Shokri; Tayfun Babadagli

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181322-MS

View Articletitled, A New Modeling Approach to Optimize Methane-Propane Injection in a Field After CHOPS

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Multi-thermal Fluid Assisted Gravity Drainage Process to Enhance the Heavy Oil Recovery for the Post-SAGD Reservoirs

Xiaohu Dong; Huiqing Liu; Zhaoxiang Zhang; Lei Wang; Zhangxin Chen

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181479-MS

View Articletitled, Multi-thermal Fluid Assisted Gravity Drainage Process to Enhance the Heavy Oil Recovery for the Post-SAGD Reservoirs

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SAGD Operation in Interbedded Sands With Application of Horizontal Multistage Fracturing; Reservoir Engineering Aspects

Majid Saeedi; A. Tony Settari

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181511-MS

View Articletitled, SAGD Operation in Interbedded Sands With Application of Horizontal Multistage Fracturing; Reservoir Engineering Aspects

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Enhanced Heavy Oil Recovery by Liquid CO2 Injection under Different Injection Strategies

Seyed Amir Farzaneh; Seyyed Mehdi Seyyedsar; Mehran Sohrabi

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181635-MS

View Articletitled, Enhanced Heavy Oil Recovery by Liquid CO2 Injection under Different Injection Strategies

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Cost effective training and development

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Using a Problem-Based Learning Approach in Technical Professional Training

Jon S. Nelson; Ismaeel E. Musa

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181642-MS

View Articletitled, Using a Problem-Based Learning Approach in Technical Professional Training

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The PetroChallenge – An Innovative E&P Learning Experience Using an Interactive Learning Simulation

Kalyanaraman Venugopal; Paula Kelly; Abul Jamaluddin; Charles McConnell; Monty Alger; Eugene Morgan; Rui Ni; Ronald Dunn; Giovani Grasselli

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181404-MS

View Articletitled, The PetroChallenge – An Innovative E&P Learning Experience Using an Interactive Learning Simulation

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On Job Training (OJT) Accelerated Learning of Reservoir Management Engineers

Ahmed AL Muraikhi; Yanhui A. Wang; Soha Elhayek; Shamsuddin Shenawi; Abdulwahab S. Alqahtani; Afnan M. Alnahdi

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181357-MS

View Articletitled, On Job Training (OJT) Accelerated Learning of Reservoir Management Engineers

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Corporate Wikipedia in Upstream: Bimodal IT Case

M. M. Khasanov; F. V. Krasnov; B. V. Belozerov

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181270-MS

View Articletitled, Corporate Wikipedia in Upstream: Bimodal IT Case

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The Next Generation of E&P Development Programs: Flipped, Blended and Mentored

David A Donohue; Zsolt Bulath; Kimberly Kavanaugh; Tim Donohue; Kenneth Ogle

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181507-MS

View Articletitled, The Next Generation of E&P Development Programs: Flipped, Blended and Mentored

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Integrated well modeling and Managing Flow Assurance

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End of Tubing EOT Placement Effects on the Two-Phase Flow Behavior in Horizontal Wells: Experimental Study

Randy Dinata; Cem Sarica; Eduardo Pereyra

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181302-MS

View Articletitled, End of Tubing EOT Placement Effects on the Two-Phase Flow Behavior in Horizontal Wells: Experimental Study

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Production Performance Modeling of Shale Gas Wells with Non-Uniform Fractures Based on Production Logging

Wei Pang; Juan Du; Tongyi Zhang; Jun Mao; Dejia Di

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181398-MS

View Articletitled, Production Performance Modeling of Shale Gas Wells with Non-Uniform Fractures Based on Production Logging

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Investigating the Fundamental Mechanisms Governing Solid Production in Superdeep Hot Tight Gas Reservoirs and Exploring Potential Solutions

Xiangtong Yang; Xiaochun Jin; Yang Zhang; Qing Yin; John McLennan; Caili Dai; Wentong Fan; Yong Xiao

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181731-MS

View Articletitled, Investigating the Fundamental Mechanisms Governing Solid Production in Superdeep Hot Tight Gas Reservoirs and Exploring Potential Solutions

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Flow Assurance During Deepwater Gas Well Testing: When and Where Hydrate Blockage Would Occur

Yang Zhao; Zhiyuan Wang; Jianbo Zhang; Xuerui Wang; Baojiang Sun

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181402-MS

View Articletitled, Flow Assurance During Deepwater Gas Well Testing: When and Where Hydrate Blockage Would Occur

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A Transient Coupled Wellbore-Reservoir Model Using a Dynamic IPR Function

A. Posenato Garcia; P. Cavalcanti de Sousa; P. J. Waltrich

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181691-MS

View Articletitled, A Transient Coupled Wellbore-Reservoir Model Using a Dynamic IPR Function

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Production Well Testing of Challenging Wells with an Enhanced Multiphase Flowmeter

Emad Safar; Ozgur Karacali; Ibraheem Al-Kanderi; Escolastico Galvis Fuentes; Cagdas Acar; Hussain Alshammasi

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181301-MS

View Articletitled, Production Well Testing of Challenging Wells with an Enhanced Multiphase Flowmeter

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Artificial Lift Technology and Applications

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Well Performance Calculations for Artificial Lift Screening

P. A. Kefford; M.. Gaurav

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181344-MS

View Articletitled, Well Performance Calculations for Artificial Lift Screening

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Implementing Technical Improvements of ESP Application in Water Supply Wells for Extending Lifetime and Operation Efficiency

Alaa A. Al-Kady; Abdullah A. Al-Mulhim; Fehead M. AL-Subaie; Matthew Cumings; Ahmed A. Al-Jandal; Ahmed K. Al-Zain; Abdulaziz H. Mulhem

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181341-MS

View Articletitled, Implementing Technical Improvements of ESP Application in Water Supply Wells for Extending Lifetime and Operation Efficiency

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Improving the Foamer Selection Procedure for Gas Well Deliquification Application

P. Shoeibi Omrani; R. K. Shukla; F.. Vercauteren; E.. Nennie

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181592-MS

View Articletitled, Improving the Foamer Selection Procedure for Gas Well Deliquification Application

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Retrofit Gas-Lift Straddles in the North Sea

Graham Masson; Bjorn Bill; Atholl Campbell; Andrew Mackay; Alan Brodie; Murray Emslie; Albert Isaj

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181419-MS

View Articletitled, Retrofit Gas-Lift Straddles in the North Sea

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Unconventional Cyclone Gas Lift Completion for Offshore Wells of Cambay Basin: A Smart Completion to Optimize Production and Well Intervention

Kumar Abhishek Singh; Prakhar Sarkar; Pranshu Praleya; Gogineni Sudarsan Sai

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181574-MS

View Articletitled, Unconventional Cyclone Gas Lift Completion for Offshore Wells of Cambay Basin: A Smart Completion to Optimize Production and Well Intervention

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Enhancing Reservoir Contact : New Technology from Perforating to Fracturing

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Microseismic Feedback Enhanced Real-Time Diversion Evaluation in Mancos Shale, Piceance Basin Completions

E. L. Scott; J. H. Cape; K. D. Mahrer; N.. Li; A. R. Childers

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181466-MS

View Articletitled, Microseismic Feedback Enhanced Real-Time Diversion Evaluation in Mancos Shale, Piceance Basin Completions

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Complementary Surveillance Microseismic and Flowback Data Analysis: An Approach to Evaluate Complex Fracture Networks

Yanmin Xu; Obinna Daniel Ezulike; Ashkan Zolfaghari; Hassan Dehghanpour; Claudio Virues

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181693-MS

View Articletitled, Complementary Surveillance Microseismic and Flowback Data Analysis: An Approach to Evaluate Complex Fracture Networks

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A Continued Assessment of the Risk of Migration of Hydrocarbons or Fracturing Fluids into Fresh Water Aquifers in the Piceance, Raton, and San Juan Basins of Colorado

C. H. Stone; A. W. Eustes; W. W. Fleckenstein

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181680-MS

View Articletitled, A Continued Assessment of the Risk of Migration of Hydrocarbons or Fracturing Fluids into Fresh Water Aquifers in the Piceance, Raton, and San Juan Basins of Colorado

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Wolfcamp Completions: Lessons Learned through the Implementation of Completion Diagnostics to Optimize Existing Drilling and Stimulation Practices

Mark N. Warren; Christopher J. Dempsey; Robert A. Woodroof

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181679-MS

View Articletitled, Wolfcamp Completions: Lessons Learned through the Implementation of Completion Diagnostics to Optimize Existing Drilling and Stimulation Practices

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The Thermal Limit of an HMX Perforating System for Through-Tubing Gas Well Operations

James M. Barker; John P. Davidson

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181416-MS

View Articletitled, The Thermal Limit of an HMX Perforating System for Through-Tubing Gas Well Operations

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Case Story: Dynamic Underbalance Applied With Gun Hanger Technology in Mature Field

Jorge Patino; Fausto Gainza; Gustavo Cosios

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181355-MS

View Articletitled, Case Story: Dynamic Underbalance Applied With Gun Hanger Technology in Mature Field

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Safe Mechanical Perforation of Pipe with Connected Control Lines

Michael Denmon; Kevin Harive; Jacques Babin

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181475-MS

View Articletitled, Safe Mechanical Perforation of Pipe with Connected Control Lines

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Cemented and Cased Hole Multistage Stimulation Technology Development and Field Wide Implementation in a North Sea Chalk Oilfield

C.. Mehus; T.. Sørheim; P.. Lønning; T. R. Koløy

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181644-MS

View Articletitled, Cemented and Cased Hole Multistage Stimulation Technology Development and Field Wide Implementation in a North Sea Chalk Oilfield

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Quantifying Anisotropy for Completion Optimization in Shale Using Dipole Sonic Logging

Toshihiro Kinoshita; Toshimichi Wago; Masahide Tohda; Naoki Sakiyama; Yohei Kajikawa; Takeshi Endo; Sachin Bammi; Peter Wells; Edgar Velez; Akito Shigekane; Yuichiro Wada

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181316-MS

View Articletitled, Quantifying Anisotropy for Completion Optimization in Shale Using Dipole Sonic Logging

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MPD / Well Control

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Multi-Phase Well Control Analysis During Managed Pressure Drilling Operations

Z.. Ma; A. Karimi Vajargah; A.. Ambrus; P.. Ashok; D.. Chen; E.. van Oort; R.. May; J. D. Macpherson; G.. Becker; D. A. Curry

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181672-MS

View Articletitled, Multi-Phase Well Control Analysis During Managed Pressure Drilling Operations

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How to Develop a Well Specific Blowout Contingency Plan that Covers Engineering Analysis of the Deployment, Installation, and Soft Shut-In of a Subsea Capping Operation

Ray T. Oskarsen; Morten H. Emilsen; Amir S. Paknejad; Mike Cargol; Kwee Choong See

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181393-MS

View Articletitled, How to Develop a Well Specific Blowout Contingency Plan that Covers Engineering Analysis of the Deployment, Installation, and Soft Shut-In of a Subsea Capping Operation

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Successful Use of Sophisticated Flow Modelling in the Planning and Operational Phase of Drilling, Liner Running and Cementing Operations: All in Managed Pressure Mode

I.. Barr Aas; K.. Skjerve; L. E. Haaland; M.. Svendsen; R.. Rommetveit

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181474-MS

View Articletitled, Successful Use of Sophisticated Flow Modelling in the Planning and Operational Phase of Drilling, Liner Running and Cementing Operations: All in Managed Pressure Mode

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Managed Pressure Drilling Operations in Deepwater and Total Circulation Losses Environments

Andrej Kuehn

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181389-MS

View Articletitled, Managed Pressure Drilling Operations in Deepwater and Total Circulation Losses Environments

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New Generation of MPD Drilling Software - From Quantifying to Control

S. Ameen Rostami; F.. Gumus; D.. Simpkins; I.. Pobedinski; K.. Kinik; M. Mir Rajabi

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181694-MS

View Articletitled, New Generation of MPD Drilling Software - From Quantifying to Control

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Remote Collaboration Reduces Risk in Casing-Exit Jobs Around the Globe

Adrian Vuyk

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181458-MS

View Articletitled, Remote Collaboration Reduces Risk in Casing-Exit Jobs Around the Globe

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Bottomhole Pressure Prediction Using Multiphase Hydraulics in Underbalanced and Managed Pressure Drilling Operations

Gabriela Morales; Gustavo Urdaneta; Isabel C. Poletzky

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181368-MS

View Articletitled, Bottomhole Pressure Prediction Using Multiphase Hydraulics in Underbalanced and Managed Pressure Drilling Operations

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International Regulations and Compliance for Relief Well and Blowout Contingency Planning

W. E. Szemat Vielma; I.. Mosti; L.. Gallagher; K.. Nergaard

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181460-MS

View Articletitled, International Regulations and Compliance for Relief Well and Blowout Contingency Planning

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Well testing and modelling

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Temperature Transients Affect Reservoir Pressure Estimation During Well Tests - Case Study and Model

Pierre-David Maizeret; Maria Sidorova; Tatiana Lipovetsky

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181546-MS

View Articletitled, Temperature Transients Affect Reservoir Pressure Estimation During Well Tests - Case Study and Model

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Cubic Law Evaluation Using Well Test Analysis for Fractured Reservoir Characterization

S.. Denetto; A. M. Kamp

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181410-MS

View Articletitled, Cubic Law Evaluation Using Well Test Analysis for Fractured Reservoir Characterization

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New Pseudo-Pressure and Pseudo-Time Functions for Multiphase Flow

Mahran Shahenda; H. El-Banbi Ahmed

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181529-MS

View Articletitled, New Pseudo-Pressure and Pseudo-Time Functions for Multiphase Flow

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Inferring Interwell Connectivity Using Production Data

Chuan Tian; Roland N. Horne

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181556-MS

View Articletitled, Inferring Interwell Connectivity Using Production Data

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Optimizing Well Patterns for Various Geologic Facies Models

Avi Hollander; Kevin Qi; Iraj Ershaghi

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181559-MS

View Articletitled, Optimizing Well Patterns for Various Geologic Facies Models

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A Region-Based History Matching Approach Using Data-Driven Modeling Techniques

M.. Mital; A.. Verde; L.. Saputelli

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181425-MS

View Articletitled, A Region-Based History Matching Approach Using Data-Driven Modeling Techniques

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Introducing a New Capacitance-Resistance Model and Solutions to Current Modeling Limitations

S.. Altaheini; A.. Al-Towijri; T.. Ertekin

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181311-MS

View Articletitled, Introducing a New Capacitance-Resistance Model and Solutions to Current Modeling Limitations

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Determination of Preferential Flow Direction in a Low Permeability Carbonate Reservoir Through Real-Time Data and Rate Transient Analysis RTA

R.. Alcantara; J. L. Vazquez; M.. Briones

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181306-MS

View Articletitled, Determination of Preferential Flow Direction in a Low Permeability Carbonate Reservoir Through Real-Time Data and Rate Transient Analysis RTA

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A New Method to Calculate Effective Permeability of a Naturally Fractured Carbonate Reservoir from Seismic Attributes

D.. Li; M. S. Alharbi; G.. Ottinger; R. T. El-Awawdeh; P.. Brunhuber; S. M. Al-Jasmi

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181718-MS

View Articletitled, A New Method to Calculate Effective Permeability of a Naturally Fractured Carbonate Reservoir from Seismic Attributes

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Innovation in Safety and Health

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Leak Detection and Self Healing Pipelines Using Twin Balls Technology

Wadie Chalgham; Abdennour Seibi; Matthew Lomas

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181553-MS

View Articletitled, Leak Detection and Self Healing Pipelines Using Twin Balls Technology

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Using Lagging and Leading Indicators and the Importance of Benchmarking Contractor Performance

David Bibby

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181262-MS

View Articletitled, Using Lagging and Leading Indicators and the Importance of Benchmarking Contractor Performance

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Remote Detection and Flow rates Quantification of Methane Releases Using Infrared Camera Technology and 3D Reconstruction Algorithm

Xavier Watremez; Nadège Labat; Grégoire Audouin; Bertrand Lejay; Xavier Marcarian; Dominique Dubucq; André Marblé; Pierre-Yves Foucher; Laurent Poutier; Ronan Danno; Damien Elie; Martin Chamberland

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181501-MS

View Articletitled, Remote Detection and Flow rates Quantification of Methane Releases Using Infrared Camera Technology and 3D Reconstruction Algorithm

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A Robot that Removes Operators from Extreme Environments

Ian Peerless; Adam Serblowski; Berry Mulder

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181409-MS

View Articletitled, A Robot that Removes Operators from Extreme Environments

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Intelligent HSE Big Data Analytics Platform Promotes Occupational Safety

Mohammadali Tarrahi; Arash Shadravan

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181730-MS

View Articletitled, Intelligent HSE Big Data Analytics Platform Promotes Occupational Safety

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Formation Evaluation

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Describing and Modeling Saturation Versus Height in Fields With Immobile Hydrocarbons Below the Contact

Christopher H. Pentland; Mohamed K. Yarabi; Maria J. Boya Ferrero; Robert K. Svec

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181573-MS

View Articletitled, Describing and Modeling Saturation Versus Height in Fields With Immobile Hydrocarbons Below the Contact

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Geospatial Analysis of Compositional Variations across the Eagle Ford and Barnett Shale Plays

M. D. McMillan; C. R. Nwachukwu; H.. Rahnema

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181702-MS

View Articletitled, Geospatial Analysis of Compositional Variations across the Eagle Ford and Barnett Shale Plays

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Petrophysical Characterization of Tight Sands in Granite Wash, Anadarko Basin

Aditya Agarwal; Chandra S. Rai; Carl H. Sondergeld; Jerome Truax

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181653-MS

View Articletitled, Petrophysical Characterization of Tight Sands in Granite Wash, Anadarko Basin

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Integrated Multi-Disciplinary Approaches to Predict Fluid Contacts in a Partially Appraised Field - A Case Study of Yoko Field in Niger Delta

Orekoya Adedoyin; Etokakpan Eteobong; Ahmed Suleiman; Bomo Keme; Prahlad Basak; Daniel Amogu; Victor Longe; Nworie Ejiuwa; Ugboaja Remmy; Kakayor George; Onyeagoro Kachi

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181628-MS

View Articletitled, Integrated Multi-Disciplinary Approaches to Predict Fluid Contacts in a Partially Appraised Field - A Case Study of Yoko Field in Niger Delta

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A Novel Technique for Generation of Accurate Capillary Pressure Pc Curves from Conventional Logs and Routine Core Data and New Pc Endpoint Functions after Considering the Sedimentary Environment and Pore Throat Size Distribution Shape PTSDS

Mohsen FazelAlavi; Mina FazelAlavi; Maryam FazelAlavi

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181305-MS

View Articletitled, A Novel Technique for Generation of Accurate Capillary Pressure Pc Curves from Conventional Logs and Routine Core Data and New Pc Endpoint Functions after Considering the Sedimentary Environment and Pore Throat Size Distribution Shape PTSDS

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Appraising Unconventional Play from Mini-Frac Test Analysis, Actual Field Case

M.. Ibrahim; C.. Pieprzica

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181465-MS

View Articletitled, Appraising Unconventional Play from Mini-Frac Test Analysis, Actual Field Case

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Gas Injection EOR and Sequestration

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Solvent Retrieval During Miscible Flooding in Heterogeneous Reservoirs Using New Generation Nano EOR Materials: Visual Analysis Through Micro Model Experiments

Jingwen Cui; Tayfun Babadagli

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181320-MS

View Articletitled, Solvent Retrieval During Miscible Flooding in Heterogeneous Reservoirs Using New Generation Nano EOR Materials: Visual Analysis Through Micro Model Experiments

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An Improved Methodology for Simulating Oil Recovery by Carbonated Water Injection: Impact of Compositional Changes

Ali Al Mesmari; Pedram Mahzari; Mehran Sohrabi

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181630-MS

View Articletitled, An Improved Methodology for Simulating Oil Recovery by Carbonated Water Injection: Impact of Compositional Changes

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Modeling Impact of Aqueous Ions on solubility of CO₂ and its Implications for Sequestration

Ashwin Venkatraman; F. J. Argüelles-Vivas; Ryosuke Okuno; Gurpreet Singh; Larry W. Lake; Mary F. Wheeler

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181634-MS

View Articletitled, Modeling Impact of Aqueous Ions on solubility of CO<sub>2</sub> and its Implications for Sequestration

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Additives for CO₂ EOR Applications

Renke Rommerskirchen; Patrick Nijssen; Harun Bilgili; Thomas Sottmann

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181304-MS

View Articletitled, Additives for CO<sub>2</sub> EOR Applications

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Performance Comparison of Novel Surfactant-scCO₂ Systems for Oil Recovery in High Salinity Carbonate Reservoirs

Zaid Jangda; Abdullah Sultan

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181314-MS

View Articletitled, Performance Comparison of Novel Surfactant-scCO<sub>2</sub> Systems for Oil Recovery in High Salinity Carbonate Reservoirs

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Remaining Saturations of Supercritical CO₂ in Mixed-wet Carbonates for Carbon Utilization in Oil Fields: Core to Pore Scales Observations and Field Scale Implications

Ali Al-Menhali; Samuel Krevor; Qatar Carbonates

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181351-MS

View Articletitled, Remaining Saturations of Supercritical CO<sub>2</sub> in Mixed-wet Carbonates for Carbon Utilization in Oil Fields: Core to Pore Scales Observations and Field Scale Implications

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Blended 2

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Injection Induced Fracture Propagation and Stress Reorientation in Waterflooded Reservoirs

Prateek Bhardwaj; Jongsoo Hwang; Ripudaman Manchanda; Mukul M. Sharma

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181883-MS

View Articletitled, Injection Induced Fracture Propagation and Stress Reorientation in Waterflooded Reservoirs

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First-Time Application of Catenary Concentric Coiled Tubing and Vacuuming Technology

Der Jiun Choo; Nikita Kothari; James Larke

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181886-MS

View Articletitled, First-Time Application of Catenary Concentric Coiled Tubing and Vacuuming Technology

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Calibrated Clay Parameter Improves Continuous Permeability Estimation with LWD Logs in Complex Siliciclastic Reservoirs

Xingli Li; Yunlong Lu; Jianmin Zhu; Xijie Wang; Ting Li; Lei Zhang

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181879-MS

View Articletitled, Calibrated Clay Parameter Improves Continuous Permeability Estimation with LWD Logs in Complex Siliciclastic Reservoirs

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Improved Optimization Through Procedures as Pseudo Objective Functions in Nonlinear Optimization of Oil Recovery With Next-Generation Reservoir Simulators

Cenk Temizel; Aditya Tiwari; Harun Kirmaci; Sinem Aktas; Rahul Ranjith; Ying Zhu; Sofiane Tahir; Fred Aminzadeh; Cengiz Yegin

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181880-MS

View Articletitled, Improved Optimization Through Procedures as Pseudo Objective Functions in Nonlinear Optimization of Oil Recovery With Next-Generation Reservoir Simulators

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Integrated Analysis of Reservoir Architecture and Time-Lapse Seismic for Remaining Oil Prediction: A Lithologic Reservoir in Pearl River Mouth Basin, China

Lin Yu; Ling Yun; Guo Jianming; Zhang Xiaomin; Zhang Feng; Li Yaonan

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181884-MS

View Articletitled, Integrated Analysis of Reservoir Architecture and Time-Lapse Seismic for Remaining Oil Prediction: A Lithologic Reservoir in Pearl River Mouth Basin, China

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Unlocking the Potential of Marginal Reservoirs in Kuwait Through the Application of Optimized Hydraulic Fracturing Technologies

M. R. Al-Othman; A. A. Buhamad; N. B. Al-Houti; M. S. Ashkanani; H. S. Al-Mehanna; M. N. Al-Haddad; A. A. Al-Dhafiri; S. M. Al-Harbi; A. A. Al-Ibrahim; A. M. Al-Zuwayed; A. M. Ahmed; M. A. Al-Dousari

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181887-MS

View Articletitled, Unlocking the Potential of Marginal Reservoirs in Kuwait Through the Application of Optimized Hydraulic Fracturing Technologies

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Turning Data into Knowledge: Data-Driven Surveillance and Optimization in Mature Fields

Cenk Temizel; Sinem Aktas; Harnn Kirmaci; Onur Susuz; Ying Zhu; Karthik Balaji; Rahul Ranjith; Sofiane Tahir; Fred Aminzadeh; Cengiz Yegin

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181881-MS

View Articletitled, Turning Data into Knowledge: Data-Driven Surveillance and Optimization in Mature Fields

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Technology Driven Rejuvenation of a Mature Field by Doubling the Gross Production Rate

I.. Giden; B.. Kometer; P.. Toth; H.. Geier; T.. Florian; M.. Sieberer

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181892-MS

View Articletitled, Technology Driven Rejuvenation of a Mature Field by Doubling the Gross Production Rate

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Oil Droplet Removal from Produced Water Using Nanoparticles and Their Magnetic Separation

Saebom Ko; Eun Song Kim; Siman Park; Hugh Daigle; Thomas E. Milner; Chun Huh; Martin V. Bennetzen; Giuliano A. Geremia

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181893-MS

View Articletitled, Oil Droplet Removal from Produced Water Using Nanoparticles and Their Magnetic Separation

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Technology Trial Review: Selective Coiled Tubing Re-Entry of Seven-Lateral Openhole Well Using Electromechanical Arm

Mohannad Abdelaziz; Talha Ahmad; Abubaker Saeed; Marwan Zarea; Wessam Busfar; Hani Sagr

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181896-MS

View Articletitled, Technology Trial Review: Selective Coiled Tubing Re-Entry of Seven-Lateral Openhole Well Using Electromechanical Arm

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Three-Phase Flow in Fractured Porous Media: Experimental Investigation of Matrix-Fracture Interactions

M.. Sabti; A. H. Alizadeh; M.. Piri

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181891-MS

View Articletitled, Three-Phase Flow in Fractured Porous Media: Experimental Investigation of Matrix-Fracture Interactions

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Super-Large Scale Horizontal Well Position Optimization Method and Infilling Practice in High Water-cut Large Complex Fluvial Reservoir Based On Multidisciplinary Innovative Techniques

Kai Wang; Haisheng Wang; Xiao Shu; Dasheng Zhou; Ruizhe Wang; Yujun Li; Ning Liu; Zhikun Su; Baicong Ren

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181889-MS

View Articletitled, Super-Large Scale Horizontal Well Position Optimization Method and Infilling Practice in High Water-cut Large Complex Fluvial Reservoir Based On Multidisciplinary Innovative Techniques

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New Algorithm to Quantify Productivity of Fishbone Type Multilateral Gas Well

Musa Eltayeb Ahmed; Sami Alnuaim; A.. Abdulazeem

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/181888-MS

View Articletitled, New Algorithm to Quantify Productivity of Fishbone Type Multilateral Gas Well

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Detecting Production Choke Wear in High Rate Dry Gas Wells using Graphical Trending of Production Parameters: An Offshore Saudi Arabia Gas Field Case Study

Olakunle T Ayoola; Wendell WC DeLandro; Ali M Muslim

Paper presented at the SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE, September 2016. doi: https://doi.org/10.2118/182144-MS

View Articletitled, Detecting Production Choke Wear in High Rate Dry Gas Wells using Graphical Trending of Production Parameters: An Offshore Saudi Arabia Gas Field Case Study

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