Monday, 7 December
1430–1600 hours
SESSION 1: FACILITIES INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT
Session Chairpersons: Mohammed A. Al-Ghuwinim, Saudi Aramco; Qasem Al Kayoumi, Zakum Development Company
Dukhan Room
13633 |
ExxonMobil Production Facility Integrity Management System |
13965 |
Modified ALLOY 28 (UNS N08028) with Improved Corrosion Properties in Sour Environments |
13368 |
Understanding of Mercury Corrosion attack on Stainless Steel Material at Gas Wells: Case Study |
Alternates/Posters
13785 |
Corrosion Modeling Within an Integrated Corrosion Prediction Approach |
Posters
| 13121 | Prediction of Optimum Thermal Insulation Thickness for Oil and Gas Process Piping and Equipments Using Simple Method |
| 13670 | QP Approach for Pipeline Integrity Management in Mature Production Fields K. Ben Amara, R. Sulaiti, Qatar Petroleum |
SESSION 2: OPERATIONS OF GEOLOGY/FORMATION EVALUATION
Session Chairpersons: Jean-Claude Dutry, Total E&P Qatar, and Khalid Ahmed, Kuwait Oil Company
Al Maha Room
13772 |
The Challenges for Carbonate Petrophysics in Petroleum Resource Estimation |
13808 |
Robotics for Horizontal Image Acquisition in Ultra Slim Wells in Saudi Arabia |
13687 |
The Continuous Improvement of Formation Evaluation Data Assurance. A Case Study from Off-Shore Qatar |
Alternates/Posters
13196 |
Cased Hole Formation Resistivity ‑ A Solution for Dukhan Field Arab C Reservoir Monitoring |
14006 |
Successful Saturation Monitoring in a Shaly Sandstone Reservoir ‑ A Case Study from Partitioned Neutral Zone between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia |
13594 |
Reservoir Characterisation from Gas Ratio Analysis Using New High Efficiency Gas Extraction System |
Posters
| 13066 | Characterising the Flow Units in Carbonates with Production Logging and Borehole Images: Developing a Workflow in Western Offshore India A.K. Pandey, K. Sikdar, A. Kumar, C. Shrivastva, Schlumberger; R. Avtar, K.J. Singh, P.S. Majithia, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation |
| 13956 | Customised Artificial Formation for LWD Platform Tool Development and Manufacturing L. Labous, Schlumberger |
| 14030 | Diagnosing Reservoir Dynamics with Integrated Multi‑Well Formation Evaluation M. Zeybek, Schlumberger; M. Shouxiang, Saudi Aramco |
SESSION 3: REGIONAL BASIN ANALYSIS
Session Chairpersons: Jean-Jacques Biteau, Total, and Tim Marchant, BP
Salwa Ballroom I
13630 |
Structural Dynamics and High Resolution Geochemistry: Emerging Ideas, Dukhan Field, Qatar |
13686 |
Structural Control on Permo‑Triassic Deposition in the Central Arabian Plate: A Multi‑Scale Approach |
13475 |
Fast Track Lithological Interpretations Applied to Detailed Evaluation of Norwegian Sea basin |
Alternates/Posters
13290 |
Probable Reserves and Prospects for Exploration and Development of Oil and Gas Deposits in the Russian Arctic Seas |
13833 |
South Atlantic Margin Rift Basin Asymmetry and Implications for Pre‑Salt Exploration |
13589 |
Ages and Correlation of Cenozoic Strata of Iraq |
Posters
| 13634 | Integration of Middle Eastern Source‑Rock Kinetics into a Regional Thermal‑Maturity Model S.R. Pietraszek‑Mattner, D.E. Villa, ExxonMobil |
| 13751 | Effects of Regional Charge History and PVT Conditions over Geologic Timescales on Local Refined Reservoir‑Scale Models, Using a Petroleum Systems Modelling approach. J.F. Derks, O. Swientek, T. Fuchs, A. Kauerauf, Schlumberger, M. Al Saeed, Kuwait Oil Company; M.M. Al Hajeri, Kuwait Gulf Oil Company |
| 13988 | Seismic‑scale Expression of Fluid Sourcing, Circulation and Expulsion in Sedimentary Series P. Imbert, Total |
SESSION 4: IOR: METHODOLOGY, ASSESSMENT & OPTIMISATION
Session Chairpersons: Guy Vachon, Baker Hughes, and Nawzad Khurshid, Occidental Middle East Development Company
Salwa Ballroom II
13749 |
A Comprehensive Rock Atlas for Documenting the Petrographic and Petrophysical Character of a Giant Mid‑Cretaceous Reservoir in Oman |
13657 |
Fluid Characterisation and Modelling of Compositional Variation, Dukhan Field, Qatar |
13812 |
Optimising Electroosmotic Flow Potential for Electrically Enhanced Oil Recovery (EEORTM) in Carbonate Rock Formations of Abu Dhabi Based on Rock Properties and Composition |
Alternates/Posters
13418 |
Comprehensive Reservoir Characterisation Through Data Integration and Numerical Single Well Simulation |
Posters
| 13082 | Experimental Investigation of Interfacial Interactions and Spreading Coefficients of Condensate/Brine/SC‑CO2 Systems at High Pressure and High Temperature Conditions A.S. Al‑Abri, R. Amin, Curtin University of Technology |
| 13577 | A Precious Achievements Review of Geological Development and IOR Application from 20 Successful Years in High Temperature Fractured Granite Reservoir C. Dang, N. B. Nguyen, W. Bae, Sejong University; B. Jung, Ministry of Knowledge Economy, Korea; J. Lee, Korea Gas Corporation |
| 13638 | An Evaluation of Gas Diffusivity Measurement in Reservoir Fluid from Low to High Pressure Systems for Oil Recovery Applications S. Zainal, V. Hon, J. Jelani, PETRONAS Research; I.M. Saaid, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS |
SESSION 5: STIMULATION 1
Session Chairpersons: Lee Ramsey, Schlumberger, and Ron Gilliland, RasGas Company
Salwa Ballroom III
13621 |
Effective Stimulation of Very Thick, Layered Carbonate Reservoirs Without the Use of Mechanical Isolation |
13097 |
Changing The Game In The Stimulation of Thick Carbonate Gas Reservoirs M.E. Brady, C.A. Parsons, S. Byrne; Shell; E. Thabet, Qatar Petroleum;, S.V. Voropaev, T. Lesko, P. Tardy, C. Cohen, A. Mchaweh, Schlumberger |
13799 |
ERD Campaign for Matrix Acidizing with Coiled Tubing ‑ Nkossa South and Nsoko Fields |
Alternates/Posters
13168 |
Ultra-Low Pressure Wellbore Cleanouts Using Micro-Vacuuming Technology and Concentric Coiled Tubing J. Li, O. Gunther, G.W. Higgins, M.D. Lambert, BJ Services Company |
13335 |
Massive Hydraulic Fracture Stimulation in South Oman |
13254 |
Acidising Treatments for Tight Gas Sandstone Reservoirs |
Posters
| 13021 | Successful Multi‑Stage Hydraulic Fracturing Of Openhole Horizontal Wells in Hassi Messaoud Oilfield |
| 13203 | Case Study of Successful Matrix Stimulation of High Water Cut Wells in Dubai Offshore Fields F.Y. Shnaib, A.M. Desouky, N. Mehrotra, M.M. Kuthubdeen, Dubai Petroleum Company; G. Rutzinger, T.C. Judd,, R.P. Rebello, Schlumberger |
| 13739 | When Polymer‑based Acids Can Be Used? A Core Flood Study H.A. Nasr‑El‑Din, M. Mahmoud, A.M. Gomaa, Texas A&M University |
| 13775 | Using Hydrajetting Applications in Horizontal Completions To Improve Hydraulic Fracturing Stimulations and Lower Costs B.W. McDaniel, J.B. Surjaatmadja, Halliburton |
| 13960 | Introduction of an Innovative Acid‑Fracturing System to Edwards Limestone in South Texas C.P. Veillette, Enduring Resources; J. Cuzell, Consulting Geologist; M.N. Gurmen, F.A. Mueller, M.P. Loayza, J.W. Still, Schlumberger |
| 119757 | Simultaneous Operations with Advanced Multi‑Well Stimulation Technology |
| 123827 | Combination of Chemical Diverters and Degradable Fiber Technology Enhances the Success of Stimulation in Complex Carbonate Environments Q. Dashti, T. Todd Cirrincione, M.B. Al‑Saqabi, F. Al‑Mutairi, Kuwait Oil Company; T.M. Lesko, A.A. Majid, H. Liu, Schlumberger |
SESSION 6: QUANTITATIVE GEOPHYSICS DATA ACQUISITION TO RESERVOIR MODEL
Session Chairpersons:
Abdulmohsin Y. Al-Dulaijain, South Rub Al-Khali Company, and Jean-Marc Rodriguez, Total
Al Rayyan Room
13849 |
Carbonate Reservoir Characterisation: Bridging the Gap Between Core and Seismic |
13380 |
Integrated Approach To Imaging and Pore Pressure Prediction In The Nile Delta C. Andreoletti, N. Bienati, Eni E&P; G. Capponi, N. Bellucci, IEOC Egypt |
14078 |
Spectral Fusion: A Tool to Merge Low and High Frequency Datasets |
Alternates/Posters
13903 |
P‑Wave Seismic Azimuthal Anisotropy for Detection and Prediction of Fractures in a Middle Eastern Carbonate Reservoir |
13898 |
3D Seismic Petrophysical Evaluation of Complex Clastic‑Carbonate Sequences in the Neuquen Basin, Argentina. A case study |
13451 |
Innovative Integration of Seismic and Well Data to Characterize Tar Mat in Carbonate Reservoirs |
1645–1815 hours
SESSION 7: WATERFLOOD SURVEILLANCE & WATER MANAGEMENT 1
Session Chairpersons: Dirk Valstar, Schlumberger, and Vipin Gupta, Petroleum Development Oman
Al Majlis Hall
14080 |
Experience with Crosswell Electromagnetics (EM) for Waterflood Management in Oman |
13797 |
Produced Water Management ‑ Global Best Practices and Total Cost of Ownership |
13361 |
Water Injection Monitoring Techniques for Minagish Oolite Reservoir in West Kuwait |
Posters
| 13499 | Study and Application of Formation Water Production and Borehole Wall Stability Prediction Technologies in Daqing Gas/Foam Drilling |
| 14001 | Quantifying Trapped Residual Oil in Reservoir Core Material at The Pore Scale: Exploring The Role of Displacement Rate, Saturation History and Wettability M.A. Knackstedt, M. Kumar, A.P. Sheppard, J.P. Middleton, T. Senden, Australian National University |
Alternates/Posters
13994 |
A Workflow for Efficient Initialization of Local‑Search Iterative Methods for Waterflooding Optimization |
SESSION 8: CORROSION IN GAS PROCESSING
Session Chairpersons: Abdullah A. Al-Ghamdi, Saudi Aramco, and Johnny Dreyer, Gas Processors Association
Dukhan Room
13396 |
Pearl GTL Offshore Materials, Corrosion, Chemicals and Integrity ‑ Challenges and Solutions |
13281 |
Evaluating Corrosion Inhibitors For Sour Gas Subsea Pipelines |
14027 |
Sacrificial Cathodic Protection (CP) System Inadequacy Due To 2‑Phase Operation of 3‑Phase Gas / Oil Separator |
SESSION 9: WELL INTEGRITY MANAGEMENT
Session Chairpersons: Ahmed S. Abou-Sayed, Advantek International, and Saif Al-Arfi, Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operations
Al Maha Room
13757 |
Innovative Electromagnetic Surface‑Controlled Subsurface Safety Valve for immediate securing of Well with a Damaged Control‑Line |
13405 |
Well Integrity Management Systems; Achievements Versus Expectations |
13400 |
The Use of Specialized Cement to Ensure Long Term Zonal Isolation for Sour Wells in South Oman |
Alternates/Posters
13434 |
Case History of Successful Underground Flow Control in Persian Gulf Field A. Roohi, H. Bahmani, M. Makvandi, National Iranian Drilling Company |
13519 |
Spectral Analysis Of CO2 Corrosion Product Scales On 13CR Tubing Steel |
Poster
| 13137 | Expanding Use of Pulse Neutron Tool for Borehole Flow Profiling and Formation Remaining Oil Evaluation in Horizontal Wells Leads to Successful Workover: A Case Study From Tarim Basin of China H. Guo, Schlumberger; Y. Han, China University of Petroleum; L. Ma, SINOPEC North West Company |
SESSION 10: PETROLEUM SYSTEMS
Session Chairpersons: Barry Ringer, Fugro Development & Production, and David C. Blanchard, El Paso Egypt Production
Salwa Ballroom I
13124 |
The Khuff Play Related Petroleum System Between the Qatar Arch and the Fars Area |
13642 |
Research of Petroleum Theory and Natural Gas Accumulation in the Southern Margin of Junngar Basin |
14105 |
Petroleum Resource Assessment Methodologies and Petroleum Systems Modelling |
Alternates/Posters
13632 |
Possible Oil Accumulation with Convex‑shaped OWC Under Abnormally High Pressure Condition: Example from Offshore Sarawak, Malaysia |
SESSION 11: CHEMICAL EOR
Session Chairpersons: Marc Durandeau, IFP Middle East Consulting, and Tayfun Babadagli, University of Alberta
Salwa Ballroom II
13397 |
Surface Development Aspects of Alkali‑Surfactant‑Polymer (ASP) Flooding |
13762 |
Smart Integrated Chemical EOR Simulation |
13575 |
Enhanced Foam Flooding Pilot Test in Chengdong of Shengli Oilfield: Laboratory Experiment and Field Performance |
Alternates/Posters
13861 |
Estimation of the Potential of an Oil‑Viscosity‑Reducing Bacteria, Petrotoga SP., Isolated from an Oilfield for MEOR |
SESSION 12: STIMULATION 2
Session Chairpersons: Nick Gardiner, Halliburton, and Paul McElfresh, Baker Hughes
Salwa Ballroom III
13553 |
New Acid Diversion Technique Helps Increase Oil Production and Reduce Water‑Cut Simultaneously |
13316 |
Multi-Stage Stimulation Technique Boosts Production for Horizontal Wells in Kuwait |
13098 |
Advancements in Near‑Wellbore Stimulation with Fluidic Oscillator: Case Histories of North Africa |
Alternates/Posters
13622 |
Optimisation of Carbonate Stimulation based on Long‑Term Well Performance Predictions |
13489 |
The Application of In‑fissure Divert Fracturing Technology in Ultra‑low Permeability Oilfield |
SESSION 13: WIDE AZIMUTH SEISMIC
Session Chairpersons: Philippe Julien, Total, and Leonard J. Srnka, ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company
Al Rayyan Room
13870 |
Wide Azimuth Seismic: Azimuthal Analysis in Offset Vector Domain for Velocity and Amplitude |
13363 |
Planning, Acquisition and Processing of the First Industrial 3D “Circular Shooting” Seismic Survey |
13616 |
Dukhan 3D: An Ultra High Density, Full Wide Azimuth Seismic Survey for the Future |
Alternates/Posters
13721 |
High Resolution 3D Seismic Data in Shallow Waters of Arabian Gulf: Acquisition and Processing Challenges |

