IPTC .08

<<Technical Programme

Tuesday, 8 December

0830–1000 hours

SESSION 14: CORROSION & METALLURGY IN GAS PROCESSING

Session Chairpersons: Mohammed A. Al-Ghuwinim, Saudi Aramco, and Ramazan Kahraman, Qatar University
Dukhan Hall

13278

Sour Weight Loss Corrosion Management: An Extensive Review of Present Field Experience    
M. Bonis, Total

13733

Top‑of‑Line Corrosion Control in Large Diameter Wet Gas Pipelines   
D. V. Pugh, S. L. Asher, N. Berchane, J. Cai, W. J. Sisak, ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company; J. L Pacheco, F.Che Ibrahim, E. J. Wright, ExxonMobil Development Company; A. Dhokte, S. Venaik, D. Robson, RasGas Company

13715

Hydrogen Induced Cracking (HIC) Assessment in a Gas Processing Plant   
Y. Said,  M.A. Abufour, Saudi Aramco

Alternates/Posters

13949

Technical and Economical Aspects of Self Healing Coatings   
S. Hatami Boura, M. Samadzadeh, M. Peikari, Petroleum University of Technology, Iran; M. Kasiriha, Amirkabir University of Technology, Iran; A. Ashrafi, Shahid Chamran University, Iran

SESSION 15: PRODUCTION CHEMISTRY & FLOW ASSURANCE 1

Session Chairpersons: Khalid K. Harami, ConocoPhillips; Murtaza E. Ziauddin, Schlumberger
Al Maha Hall

13650

Prediction of Asphaltene Stability for Live Oils – Impact of Changes in Temperature, Pressure and Composition
S. P. Appleyard, D. P. Cope, S. G. Gharfeh, P. Singh, ConocoPhillips; K. Kraiwattanawong, (Formerly of) Petroleum and Petrochemical College of Chulalongkorn University

13765

Successful Field Application of an Inhibitor Concentration Detection System in Optimising the Kinetic Hydrate Inhibitor (KHI) Injection Rates and Reducing the Risks Associated with Hydrate Blockage   
P. Glenat, Total; O. Lavallie, A. Al Ansari, S. O'Neill, O. Chazelas, Dolphin Energy Limited; B. Tohidi, Hydrafact

13858

Adaptive Hydrate Management Strategy for Compromised Insulation System in Deepwater Operations   
R.F. Stoisits, L. Rodriguez, ExxonMobil; C. Su, SPT Group

Alternates/Posters

13157

Green Chemicals Opportunity for Water Treatment Process Steam EOR: Case Study   
A. Nengkoda, A. Busaidy, A. Alawi, Petroleum Development Oman; M. Johnson, GE; R. Pahnke, S. Nair, DOW; S. Dobretsov, Sultan Qaboos University, Supranto, I. Prasetyo, Gadjah Mada University

13725

Controlling Solids Flowback to Maintain Production of Hydrocarbons ‑ A Review of Successful Chemical Technologies in the Last Decade   
P.D. Nguyen, O. Jaripatke, Halliburton

13174

Preventing Proppant and Formation Sand Production in High Water‑Cut, Heavy‑Oil Wells ‑ A Field Study from Argentina   
D. Daparo, L. Solis, E. Perez, CAPSA, C. Saravia, P.D. Nguyen,, J.C. Bonapace, Halliburton

Poster

14072 Production of Heavy Lubricating Oil Base Stocks and Analyses by Using a New Method  - HPLC 
M. El‑Shafie, T.M. Aboul‑Fotouh, M. E. Aboul-Fotouh, Al‑Azhar University; S. Mohamed, Egyptian Petroleum Research Institute

 

SESSION 16: SEDIMENTOLOGY OF THE MIDDLE EAST RESERVOIRS

Session Chairpersons: Abdulkader M. Afifi, Saudi Aramco, and John Ardill, ExxonMobil Abu Dhabi Gas Ventures
Salwa Ballroom I 

13631

Sequence Stratigraphic Framework of the Arab Formation Reservoirs, Dukhan Field, Qatar   
N.P. Stephens, ExxonMobil; D. Puls, ExxonMobil Qatar; H. Albotrous, H. Al‑Ansi, F. Tamimi, Qatar Petroleum

13993

Sedimentary and Stratigraphic Architecture of Prograding Carbonate Reservoirs of the Cretaceous of the Middle East the Example of the Habshan Formation
E. Dujoncquoy, P. Imbert, Total; P. Razin, C. Grelaud, EGID – Universite de Bordeaux

13581

A Mid‑Jurassic Carbonate Reservoir Case Study, Offshore Qatar: How to Capture High Permeable Streaks in a 3D Reservoir Model
A. Sudarsana, M. Abdelouahab, R. Chanpong, V. Fryer, J. Hall, E. Vizcarra, Qatar Petroleum

Alternates/Posters

14046

3D Stochastic Stratigraphic Well Correlation of Carbonate Ramp Systems
F. Lallier, INPL ‑ ASGA ‑ CRPG; S. Viseur, J. Borgomano, Laboratoire de Geologie des Systemes et Reservoirs Carbonates; G. Caumon, ENS Geologie / INPL

Posters

128607 Recovery Behaviour of a Partly Illitized Sandstone Gas Reservoir   
A.O. Uwaga, Centrica Energy

 

SESSION 17: THERMAL EOR

Session Chairpersons: Riyaz Kharrat, Petran Company, and Zara Z. Khatib, Shell
Salwa Ballroom III

13939

Feasibility Study of Time‑Lapse Seismic Monitoring of EOR with Steam Injection in a Heavy Oil Field   
S. Yuh, C. Hubans, P. Lys, D.J. Foulon, Total; M. Le Ravalec‑Dupin, Institut Français du Pétrole

13695

Hot Oil Circulation to Improve Oil Recovery: Results of the First Pilot   
P. Ollier, M. Blonz, Majus Synergy


13023

Applicability of SOS‑FR (Steam‑Over‑Solvent Injection in Fractured Reservoirs) Method for Heavy‑Oil Recovery from Deep Fractured Carbonates   
T. Babadagli, A.M. Al Bahlani, University of Alberta

Alternates/Posters

13403

Pore‑Level Investigation of Heavy Oil Recovery Using Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD) 
O. Mohammadzadeh, I. Chatzis, University of Waterloo

13130

Analysis and Applications of Steam‑Water Flow in Wells   
A.R. Hasan, University of Minnesota; X. Wang, Baker Hughes

Posters

13244 Gas‑Assisted Gravity Drainage (GAGD) Process for Improved Oil Recovery   
A. Bashiri, N. Kasiri, Iran University of Science and Technology
13580 Petroleum Development Oman Minimises Gas Consumption for Thermal EOR Using Power Station Waste Heat   
R. Terresk, K. Busaidi, W. Van Zanten and W. Moelker, Petroleum Development

 

SESSION 18: WELL TESTING

Session Chairpersons: Iskander Diyashev, IRDC, and Joseph Ayoub, Schlumberger
Salwa Ballroom III

14009

Downhole Gauges Save Rig Time in Extended Well Tests and Provide Unique Long‑Term Pressure Data   
R.M. Quaden, A. Cross, Qatar Shell

13854

Engineering Success into Wireline Operations in High Pressure Gas Wells   
A.M. Ismail, B.M. Clancey, L. Mercer and W.A. Sorem, C. Riebe RasGas Company

13819

Innovative Joint Technology Collaboration Produces Successful Results: New Straddle Packer System Reduces Operating Time in Stimulation and Swabbing Operations in the Golfo de San Jorge Basin ‑ Case Study   
G. Velasquez, A. Eis, O. Hinojosa, Halliburton; A.F. Viola, O. Fuentes, Pan American Energy

Alternates/Posters

13899

Successful Testing of Extreme HP‑HT Well in Pakistan: Case History of Qadirpur Deep-1
M.U. Iqbal, S. Zolalemin, Schlumberger; F. Liaqat, Oil and Gas Development Company

Poster

13623 Advanced Formation Testing and PVT Sampling in Deep Gas Condensate Reservoir: Case Study from Malaysia   
S. Daungkaew, S. Sinnappu, B.C. Cheong, Schlumberger; H.N. Minhas, M.B. Che Yusoff, M. Fakharuddin, N.S.Nordin and M.A. Gibrata, PETRONAS Carigali

 

SESSION 19: UNCONVENTIONAL: HEAVY OIL

Session Chairpersons: Ameera Mustafa, Saudi Aramco, and Khalid Ahmed, Kuwait Oil Company
Al Rayyan Room

13917

Heavy Oil Sampling with Wireline Formation Testers
P.J. Weinheber, Schlumberger

13481

Benefits of Tailored Surveillance Efforts in High Viscosity Waterfloods:  Case Study from a Major Brown Field in South Oman   
B. Choudhuri, P.K. Cherukupalli, C.V. Ravula, A.M. Fadhil, H.F. Jaspers, Petroleum Development Oman

13891

Observation of the Heavy Crude Oil Dissolution Behaviour Under Supercritical Condition of Water   
A. Kishita, J. Vilcaez, N. Watanabe, Tohoku University

Alternates/Posters

13492

A Model Of First‑Contact Condensation In A Heavy Oil Reservoir Heated By A Condensable Fluid
K.A. Lawal and V. Vesovic, Imperial College

1045–1215 hours

SESSION 20: WATERFLOOD SURVEILLANCE & WATER MANAGEMENT ‑ 2

Session Chairpersons: Anuj Gupta, Texas A&M University at Qatar, and Paul Dolan, Qatargas
Al Majlis Hall

14101

Inline Separation Pilot to Support Produced Water Injection   
P. Verbeek, Shell Global Solutions; A. Al-Moosani, Petrolrum Development Oman

13569

Active WF (Pattern)  Management Through Modern Online Production Data Base Systems Using Classical Techniques: A Case Study On Heavy Oil Fields In South Oman   
V.P. Gupta, F.S. Al‑Saadi, A.H. Al‑Belushi, Petroleum Development Oman

13649

Optimisation Method for Line Pipe Selection & Sizing (A Case Study from Saudi Aramco Water Injection System)   
H.S. Al‑Mahamidh, M.H. Al Khalifa, H.A. Dajani, Saudi Aramco

Alternates/Posters

13544

Application of Chelatants in the Handling of ASP Produced Fluid to Facilitate Produced Water Treatment   
J. Cheng, Daqing Oilfield Company; D. Wu, W. Liu, X. Meng, F. Sun, F. Zhao, Q. Zhao, N. Jiang, Daqing Oilfield Engineering Company

SESSION 21: GAS PROCESSING AND TRANSPORTATION

Session Chairpersons: Farid Benyahia, Qatar University, and Iskander Diyashev, IRDC
Dukhan Room

13661

An Integrated System for Pipeline Condition Monitoring   
A.P. Strong, A.H. Hartog, R. Twohig, K. Kader, G. Hilton, S. Mullens, G. Lees, A. Khlybov, Schlumberger; N. Sanderson, BP Exploration

13512

Process for Improved Mercaptan Removal
R. Cadours, V. Shah, C. Weiss, Total  

14016

Issues & Design Trends In Onshore Gas Reception Facilities   
J. Zomerman, A. Bradley, J. Sikkenk, E. Bras, Shell Global Solutions

Alternates/Posters

13321

Choose The Right Gas Dehydration Method and Optimise Your Design   
R. Salamat, Qatar Petroleum

13248

Hydrate Formation and Prevention in Gas‑Condensate Pipeline   
J. Ge, M.A. Rasheed, Saudi Aramco

13478

Optimisation and Innovation Works on Gas Gathering Technology and Techniques in the Sulige Gasfield   
Y. Liu, D. Wang, G. Yang, Z. Liu, Y. Wang, G. Xue, Xi’an Changqing Technology Engineering Company

Posters

13357 Gas Management System   
L.E. Pedrick, P.E. Symes, ExxonMobil; D. Miller, RasGas Company
13528 Measurement of Gas Viscosity at High Pressures and High Temperatures   
K. Ling, C. Teodoriu, E. Davani, W.D. McCain, G. Falcone, Texas A&M University
13535 LNG ‑ Quantifying Major Accident Risks   
V. Vesovic, Imperial College

 

SESSION 22: HSE 1

Session Chairpersons: Jonathan Anderson, WesternGeco, and Joseph M. Reilly, ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company
Al Maha Room

14112

Qatar Photochemical Modelling Platform: A New Tool to Optimise Air Pollution Control for the Oil and Gas Industries   
D. Lecoeur, Total E&P Qatar; A. Al‑Mulla, A. Ahmed, Qatar Petroleum

13636

The Use of a Plume Modelling Study to Reduce the Risk of H2S Release in an Exploration Well to as Low as Reasonably Practicable (ALARP)  
J.G. McIlroy, Petroleum Development Oman

13258

CO2 Management at ExxonMobil's LaBarge Field, Wyoming, USA   
M.E. Parker, W. T. Duncan, R. E. Foglesong, ExxonMobil Production Company, S. Northrop, J. A. Valencia, ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company

Alternates/Posters

13851

Real Time Simulation of the Dispersion of Accidental Emission Release of Hazardous Substance on Industrial Site using 3D Modelling   
J.M. Libre, S. Guérin, A. Castellari, Total; A. Tripathi, M. Le Guellec, T. Mailliard, C. Souprayen, Fluidyn-Transoft

13072

Subsurface Design for Safe, Efficient and Reliable Carbon Dioxide Storage Projects   
J.R. Wilkinson, R.C. Szafranski, xxonMobil Upstream Research Company

Posters

13362

Innovative Mercaptan Scavangers: First Field Application
C. Carniani, C. Passucci and G. Grazioli, Eni E&P

13885 HSE in Design and Operation for Sour Gas Facilities   
A.A. Al‑Abri, I. Jewitt, Petroleum Development Oman; A. Blyth, Shell International E&P
13336

How to Feed Gas Plants with Uncontaminated Effluents and How to Avoid Environmental Pollution During Testing/Cleaning Operations of Newly Drilled/Worked Over Gas Wells   
A.A. Moin, Qatar Petroleum

13237

Process Methodological Relationship Between RAM and QRA   
L. Scataglini, A. Petrone, F. Fabio, Eni E&P

13996 Innovative Environmental Initiatives Adopted At BPC Mumbai Refinery   
A.D. Vyawahare, Bharat Petroleum

 

SESSION 23: OUTCROP AND MODERN ANALOGUES FOR THE MIDDLE EAST DEPOSITIONAL ENVIRONMENTS

Session Chairpersons: John Ardill, ExxonMobil Abu Dhabi Gas Ventures
Salwa Ballroom I

13629

The Dukhan Sabkha:  A Modern Analogue for the Arab C Carbonate Reservoir, Dukhan Field, Qatar   
J. Jameson, M.G. Kozar, ExxonMobil; D. Puls, ExxonMobil Qatar; H. Al‑Ansi, J. Le Blanc, Qatar Petroleum

13108

A Geological View into Permo‑Triassic Khuff Reservoirs from Outcrop Analogues in the United Arab Emirates   
F. Maurer, Maersk Oil Qatar; S. Cirilli,   R. Martini, R. Rettori, Università degli Studi di Perugia; H. Hillgartner, Shell

13076

A Modern Analogue for Middle East Carbonate Reservoirs: the Lagoon of Al Dakhirah in Qatar   
B. Caline, C. Pabian-Goyheneche, C. Fraisse, Total; I. Billeaud, Ajilon Engineering; D. Laurier; O. Dubrule; B. Klein, Total E&P Qatar; B. Livas University of Perpignan; E. Davaud, G. Frebourg, C.A. Hasler, University of Geneva; B. Tessier, S. Jorry; University of Caen

Alternates/Posters

13659

An Outcrop Analog of Kharaib & Shu'aiba Reservoir: Example of the Urgonian Platform (Lussanenque Area, Gard, SE France)   
G.J. Massonnat, C. Pabian‑Goyheneche, Total

13719

Sequence Stratigraphy and Depositional Controls of Nahr Umr Iron‑Rich Sheet Sands in a Unique Mid Cretaceous Reservoir (Offshore Qatar)  
F.S. Buchem, T.A. Elshayeb, J. Nygaard, T. Gjerdingen, M. Wendorff, E. Hoch, Maersk Oil Qatar; K.H. Habib, Qatar Petroleum

SESSION 24: EOR FIELD CASES

Session Chairpersons: Nawzad Khurshid, Occidental Middle East Development Company, and Qasem Al-Kayoumi, Zakum Development Company
Salwa Ballroom II

13346

Staged Design of an EOR Pilot
B. Adibhatla, R.C. Wattenbarger, ExxonMobil

13329

Screening of EOR Processes for the Kharaib B Reservoir of the Giant Al Shaheen Field, Offshore Qatar
S. Frank, P.P. Van Lingen, K. Mogensen, Maersk Oil & Gas; R. Noman, Qatar Petroleum

13887

Heavy Oil: Development Challenges and Implementations of Technologies and Processes in an Investment and Carbon Constrained World
Z. Khatib, J.J. Van Dorp, V.A. Brock, Shell

Alternates/Posters

13615

Geological Borehole Image Technologies To Unlock Oman's Complex Gas Bearing Amin Formation
R. Lawatia, Schlumberger; J. Bildstein, Petroleum Development Oman

13572

Technology and Application of Recycling Produced Water from Heavy Oil Production to Steam Generators
X. Liu, J. Xie, Petrochina Liaohe Oilfield Company

SESSION 25: COMPLETIONS

Session Chairpersons: Bill Martin, Zakum Development Company, and Kamel Bennaceur, Schlumberger
Salwa Ballroom III

13863

The First Passive Inflow Control Device That Maximizes Productivity During Every Phase of a Well's Life   
L. A. Garcia, M.P. Coronado, R.D. Russell, G.A. Garcia, E.R. Peterson, Baker Hughes

13605

Design and Implementation of Horizontal Injectors for Liquid Injection from Gas Production and LNG Operations in Qatar   
D.F. Rosenbaum, J.P. Etten, M.A. Mirza, L. Mattio, F.W. Musgrove, RasGas Company; T.K. Ellison, J.O. Alvarez, C.E. Shuchart, D.E. Fitz, ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company; B.H. Baker, ExxonMobil Production Company; M.T. Hecker, ExxonMobil Development Company

13614

Advancing Self‑Mitigating Sand Control Screen   
C.S. Yeh, T. Moffett, D.H. Petrie, P.B. Entchev, T. Long, A. Troshko, M. Grubet, B.A. Dale, ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company; M.D. Barry, M.T. Hecker, ExxonMobil Development Company; D.A. Howell, ExxonMobil Production Company

Alternates/Posters

13974

An Economic Solution To Revive Sanded Wells; First Rigless Through Tubing Gravel Pack in Malaysia   
S. Saebi, M.N. Afendy, I. Munoz, Schlumberger; M.R.Roslan, M.N.M. Deris, M.H.Mohamad, PETRONAS Carigali

13408

Dual Pod ESP's Completion Mitigates Risk and Maximises Performance For Al‑Khalij Field,  Offshore Qatar  
R. Combellas, C. Terre, B. Szymkowski, Total E&P Qatar; E.J. Cuadros, A. Abdalla,  S.M. Elazabi, Schlumberger; A.A. Al‑Suwaidi, M.R. Jaafar, Qatar Petroleum

Posters

13049 The Use of Self Healing Cement to Ensure Long Term Zonal Isolation for HPHT Wells Subject to Hydraulic Fracturing Operations in Pakistan   
S. Taoutaou, A. Shafqat, S. Noor, A. Salehpour, Schlumberger; M. Ali, OMV (Pakistan) Exploration
13122 A New Method to Predict Performance of Horizontal and Multilateral Wells   
A. Ghalambor, University of Louisiana at Lafayette; M. Tabatabaei, Texas A&M University
14076 Flushbys ‑ A Highly Efficient and Versatile Service Technology   
S. Fleck, D. Labonte, S. Diaconu, M. Sabah, Weatherford

 

SESSION 26: MANAGING RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

Session Chairpersons: Khalid Al-Hitmi, Qatar Petroleum, and Olivier Dubrule, Total E&P Qatar
Al Rayyan Room

13748

Benchmark Study of Ensemble Kalman Filter Methodology: History Matching and Uncertainty Quantification for a Deep‑Water Oil Reservoir   
A. Cominelli, L. Dovera, S. Vimercati, Eni E&P; G. Naevdal, International Research Institute of Stavanger

13595

Quantifying the Value of a Future Well Test with Reservoir and Measurement Uncertainty   
M. Prange, W.J. Bailey, F.J. Kuchuk, Schlumberger

13768

Uncertainty Management on a Reservoir Workflow   
M.D. Feraille, D. Busby, Institut Français du Pétrole

Alternates/Posters

13328

Importance of Risk Tolerance Criteria in the Application of Quantitative Risk Assessment in Oil & Gas Industry   
D. Veerana, Kuwait National Petroleum

13740

New Perspectives for 3D Visualization of Dynamic Reservoir Uncertainty   
T.L. Viard, LIAD‑ASGA; G. Caumon, ENS Geologie / INPL; E. Gringarten, A. Hugot, Paradigm; B. Levy, INRIA

13755

A Retrospective Safety Case for an Advanced Driller's Cabin using the Goal Structuring Notation (GSN)   
A.L. Aas , T. Skramstad, Norwegian University of Science and Technology;
H.S. Andersen, National Oilwell Varco

Posters

13142

Anticollision and Risk Management Offshore Qatar: A Successful Collaboration

B. Poedjono, E. Isevcan, G. Lombardo, J. Walker, Schlumberger; S. McCulloch, Maersk Oil Qatar
13376 Deployment Strategies to Reduce Risk in the Acquisition of Formation Evaluation Data   
R. Kuchinski, Weatherford

 

1345–1515 hours

SESSION 27: HSE 2

Session Chairpersons: Reddy S. Sunardi, PT Medco E&P Indonesia
Dukhan Room

13707

Qatargas 2 - Leading the Way in Clean LNG Train Technology   
M. Pratt, A. Onder, Qatargas; M. Raja, URS Qatar

13745

Waste Disposal Into the Deep Underground ‑ Technical and Economical Considerations For Applications Outside The Oil Industry   
F. Sanfilippo, M.B. Dusseault, F.J. Santarelli, Geomec Environmental Management

13238

Separation and Recycling of Waste Oil‑Based Drilling Muds   
R.S. Farinato, H. Masias, Kemira; D. Garcia, R. Bingham, G. Antle, M-I SWACO

Alternates/Posters

13593

Environmental Management Process for Major Projects   
D.R. Callon, P.P. Krishna, K.J. Moynihan, ExxonMobil Development Company

13415

The After Effect of Crude Oil Spillage on Some Associated Heavy Metals in the Soil    U.I. Duru, I.A. Ossai, Federal University of Technology, C.I. Ossai, Nigerian Agip Oil Company; I.M.T. Arubi, Cranfield University

Posters

13299 Drill Cuttings Injection and Monitoring for a Remote Pad Drilling Operation on an Environmentally Sensitive Site in Peru   
S.A. Marinello, K.S. Zaki, A.S. Abou‑Sayed, Advantek International Corporation; C. Airoldi, J.P. Cassanelli, Pluspetrol Peru; D. Pierce, Brandt‑NOV; C.R. Suarez Pineda, National Oilwell Varco; I.M. Ghoneim, Cairo University
13347 Water Sustainability and the Petroleum Industry   
S. Adham, J. Minier-Matar, ConocoPhillips
13525 Meeting the Challenge of Global Climate Change with Technology Innovation
Y. He, L. Rao, J. Wang, China National Petroleum Corporation

 

SESSION 28: INTEGRATION BUSINESS, PEOPLE, TECHNOLOGY

Session Chairpersons: Sridhar Srinivasan, Schlumberger
Al Maha Room

13175

The (FC)2 Alliance - An Innovation Portal for Research on the Fundamental Controls on Flow in Carbonates
S.M. Agar, ExxonMobil

13654

Delivering World Class Wells in Qatar’s North Field:  Integrating Innovation and Execution
N.A. Bseiso, RasGas Company; M. Rasi, ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company

13429

A Multidisciplinary Professional On‑Boarding Programme for E&P New Hires
T. Aggour, Saudi Aramco

Alternates/Posters

13270

Development & Usages of Geographical Information System (GIS) at Ras Laffan Industrial City, Qatar Petroleum, Qatar  
P. Kumar, Qatar Petroleum

13969

Integrating of Real‑Time Data and Past Experiences for Reducing Operational Problems   
S. Valipour Shokouhi, A. Aamodt, P. Skalle, Norwegian University of Science and Technology; F. Sørmo, Verdande Technology

13099

Meeting Complex Drilling and Subsurface Challenges Through Advanced Software Tools   
E.L. Mulkay, D. Baker, ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company

SESSION 29: APPLIED GEOLOGICAL CONCEPTS IN CARBONATES

Session Chairpersons: Naji A. Qassim, Bahrain Petroleum Company, and Louaï  Machhour, Total
Salwa Ballroom I

13726

Shuaiba Formation, Depositional Facies Distribution Revealed from Extended Reach Horizontal Wells in Al Shaheen Field, Offshore, Qatar   
F. Van Buchem, F. Maurer,  E. Hoch, Maersk Oil Qatar; K.H. Habib, Qatar Petroleum

13875

A High‑Resolution Chemostratigraphy Application in Carbonates - A Case Study in the Cretaceous Mishrif Reservoir,  Minagish Field, Kuwait   
T. El Gezeery, A. Hamim, Kuwait Oil Company; R. Zereik, S. N. Hughes, C. Scheibe, Halliburton

13728

Optimal Well Placement In Long Horizontal Developments: Al Khalij Case   
N. Meyer, F. Socquet-Juglard; R. Dehesdin, Total; R. Narayanan, Qatar Petroleum

Alternates/Posters

13679

Holocene Sabkha and Coastal Systems of Qatar: Process Models for the Interpretation of Ancient Arabian Plate Carbonate‑Evaporite Reservoirs  
J. Jameson, D. Puls, ExxonMobil Qatar;  M.G. Kozar, ExxonMobil Exploration Company

13876

Use of Automated Mineralogical Scanning and Magnetic Anisotropy Techniques to aid Permeability Predictions in Fine Grained Carbonates and Micro‑Porous Reservoirs   
P, Watson, A. Mathews, E. Hailwood, Fugro Robertson

13167

Core Scale Heterogeneity and Resistivity Modelling for Accurate Fluid Status and Saturation Evaluation in a Non Archie Carbonate Reservoir, Libya
A. Elsadawi, Ecole Nationale Superieure de Geologie Nancy France, F.Umbhauer, J.P Leduc, Total; M.Mresah, E.Guyotte, Mabruk Oil Operating Company, M.Shibani NOC Tripoli, Libya

Poster

13503 Assessing Fluid Migration and Quantifying Remaining Oil Saturation in a Mature Carbonate Reservoir: Dukhan Arab D 
L. Barrios Vera, T. Ariffin, A. Trabelsi, I. Al-Qarshubi, H.A. Al-Ansi, Qatar Petroleum

 

SESSION 30: FLUID FLOW IN FRACTURED RESERVOIRS

Session Chairpersons:Adrian Mellin, Shell and Frederic Roggero, Institut Français du Pétrole
Salwa Ballroom II

13727

Analysis of Flow Mechanisms in a Faulted Carbonate Oilfield through Reservoir Simulation and Experimental Design   
G. Gibert, F.M. Gouth, Total E&P Qatar; R. Noman, A.A. Al‑Suwaidi, Qatar Petroleum

13664

State of the Art Special Core Analysis Program Design for Effective Reservoir Management, Dukhan Field, Qatar   
J.P. Meissner, F.H. Wang, J.G. Kralik, ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company; M.N. Majid, M. Omar, T. Attia, K.A. Al‑Ansari, Qatar Petroleum

13909

Understanding the Oil Recovery Challenge of Water Drive Fractured Reservoirs    B.J. Bourbiaux, Institut Français du Pétrole

Alternates/Posters

13385

High Permeability Streaks Characterisations in Middle East Carbonate Reservoirs   
E. Poli, C. Maza, A. Virgone, F. Gisquet, C. Fraisse and C. Pabian-Goyeneche, Total

14038

Effect of Shape Factor, IFT and Amott Method Derived Wettability on the Imbibition Process
S.G. Ghedan, C.H. Canbaz,  B. Mtawaa, Petroleum Institute

120687

Identification and Characterisation of Producing Fractures in Naturally Fractured Reservoirs Using PIWD   
M.M. Cherif, N. Barakat, H.H. Qutob, Weatherford; A. Berkat, K. Kartobi, Sonatrach

Poster

13164

Three Dimensional Numerical Analysis of Fluid Flow through Fractured Rock Core Using X-Ray Computed Tomography
N. Watanabe, N. Hirano, N. Tsuchiya, Tohoku University; Y. Ohsaki, T. Tamagawa, Japan Petroleum Exploration Company; Y. Tsuchiya, H. Okabe, Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation

 

SESSION 31: DRILLING CHALLENGES

Session Chairpersons: Bertrand Bacaud, Total E&P Qatar, and Shahid A. Haq, Schlumberger
Salwa Ballroom III

13421

Drilling & Completion Technology Solutions for Challenging North Field Operations   
B.M.Clancey, S.M. Remmert, W.A.Sorem, RasGas Company; A.S.D.Khemakhem, C.E.Shuchart, ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company

13399

A Proven Approach to Mitigating Drilling Vibration Problems in Offshore Western Australia   
A. D. Craig, C.M. Hanley, B. McFarland, D. Shearer, NOV; P. King, Santos

13349 Managing Drilling Vibrations through BHA Design Optimisation   
J.R. Bailey, ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company; S.M. Remmert, ExxonMobil Qatar

Alternates/Posters

13083

Combining Wireline and LWD Borehole Seismic Images for Drilling HPHT Well: A Novel Approach   
T.K. Lim, A. Ahmed, Schlumberger; M.A. Gibrata, G. Taslim, PETRONAS Carigali

Posters

13627 First Australasian Batch Conductor Drilling  ‑ World Record Size ‑ Ahead of Time Estimate   
M.Z. Tan, B. Utama, Weatherford; M. Niedermayr, J. Pearse, OMV
13229 Advancement in Drilling Increases Penetration Rates in Deep, Hard and Abrasive East Texas Formation   
D.M. Gala, P. Vieira, Weatherford
13846 Drilling Rig Fuel and Emissions Reduction Through Regenerative Braking, Load Leveling and Grid Drilling   
R. Tafreshi, S. Ahmed , A. Palazzolo , R. Tucker Texas A&M University
14091 Comprehensive Geomechanics Study Helps Mitigate Severe Stuck Pipe Problems in Development Drilling in Bohai Bay, China   
M. Zhou, X. Thang,  Dagang Oil Field, PetroChina; B. Wu, T. Chee, S. Yang, S. Wang, Schlumberger
13831 Calibrating Fracture Gradients - An Example Demonstrating Possibilities and Limitations   
S. Wessling, A. Bartetzko, J. Pei, T. Dahl, Baker Hughes; B.L. Wendt, S.K. Marti, J.C. Stevens, ConocoPhillips
13256 Deep Water Drilling: Full Pressure Profile Control in Open Hole Section Utilizing Model Predictive Control   
Ø. Breyholtz, G.H. Nygaard, International Research Institute of Stavanger
13978 Application of Advanced Dynamics Modelling Significantly Improves the Stability of Rotary Steerable Drilling with Roller Reamers, Mexico   
C. Tellez, Pemex; H. Bedino, O. Casanova, P. Castelazo, Schlumberger; S. X. Wu, J. Mayol, L. Paez, F. Verano, J. Columba, Smith Technologies
13045 Electromagnetic Telemetry in Measurement‑While‑Drilling with a Wireless Relay Network   
H. Naseri, R.C. Liu, University of Houston
13313 Keeping Shale Formation Stability By Optimising Drilling Fluids, In Yangta Oil Field, Western China   
X. Liu, P. Luo, H. Liu, D. Liang, Southwest Petroleum University; F. Luo, Tarim Oilfield Company
13758 Aluminium Pipes ‑ A Viable Solution to Boost Drilling and Completion Technology    M.Y. Gelfgat, A.V. Vakhrushev, D.V. Basovich, V.S. Tikhonov, Aquatic Company; .C.Odell, D.J.Brunnert, Weatherford
13989 Case Study:  High Angle Directional Drilling with 9‑5/8‑in. Casing in Offshore Qatar    D. Van Zyl, J.T. Stephens, Occidental Petroleum Qatar; M. Turki, Tesco Corporation; M. Abed, Schlumberger; H.R. Al‑Athbah, Qatar Petroleum
13334 HT Deep Horizontal Gas Drilling In Challenging Conditions.   
M. Nasrumminallah, M. Sharafi, A. Karimpour, S.A. Faisal, Schlumberger; H. Obame, A. Al-Yaqoubi, Petroleum Development of Oman

 

SESSION 32: SEISMIC ACQUISITION AND PROCESSING

Session Chairpersons: Henry Shunhua Cao, Schlumberger, and Khalid Rufaii, Saudi Aramco
Al Rayyan Room

13617

High Resolution, Simultaneous VSP and Land Seismic Acquisition   
S. Robinson, S.R. Seeni, Qatar Petroleum; M. Denis, CGGVeritas; S. Barakat, VSFusion

13998

Requirements for Improved Resolution    
M.S. Egan, WesternGeco

14104

Quantitative 4D Warping Inversion   
A. Grandi, S. Wauquier, H. Cumming, C. Deplanté, Total E&P UK; C. Hubans, Total

Alternates/Posters

13660

Elastic Time‑Reverse Modelling Imaging Conditions   
B. Artman, Spectraseis

13070

Multiple Attenuation for the GlyVeST Seismic Data from the Faroes: An Integrated Workflow Using Modelling and SRME   
K.D. Nguyen, B.J. Robert, University of the Faroe Islands

13888

Meeting the Challenge of Mesozoic Exploration   
A. Laake, P.M. Van Baaren, J. Quigley, M. Cogan, C. Strobbia, L. Velasco, P.L. Vermeer, A. Shabrawi, WesternGeco

1600–1730 hours

SESSION 33: INTEGRATED PROJECT MANAGEMENT SESSION

Session Chairpersons: Adel Al-Abbasi, Kuwait Oil Company; Mohamed Hashem, Shell
Al Majilis Hall

The three (3) winning teams of the IPTC “Excellence in Project Integration” Award, will present the winning projects during this session.

  • Qatargas 2 - Qatargas
  • Salym Project - Salym Petroleum Development
  • The Dolphin Project – Dolphin Energy

SESSION 34: GAS PROCESSING

Session Chairpersons: Abdallah Al-Amer, Saudi Aramco, Charles J. Mart, ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company
Dukhan Room

14017

Sulfinol-X: Second-Generation Solvent for Contaminated Gas Treating
D. Nikolic, R. Wijntje, P.P. Rao, G. van der Zwet, Shell Global Solutions

13905

Down Hole Sulphur Removal and Recovery   
S. Maktouf, F. Lallemand, C. Weiss, Total; B. Petrinec, D. Seeger, CrystaTech

13608

Improved Gas Recovery by Means of Data Validation & Reconciliation for Optimal Plant Performance Thru On‑Lline Monitoring   
A.M. Alsuezi, Saudi Aramco 

Posters

13441

Plant Performance Monitoring: Improving Surveillance of Rotating Equipment on a Gas Processing Plant   
J.G. Boero-Rollo, B. Galtie, P.H. Tincelin, N. Kessler, X. Lacoux, Total

14000

Gas as a Raw Material for Future Petrochemical Industry   
M. Sadeqzaddeh, Total; K. Keyvanloo, Tarbiat Modares University

SESSION 35: INTEGRATED RESERVOIR MANAGEMENT AND SURVEILLANCE ‑ 1

Session Chairpersons: Nasser Neama, Qatar Petroleum, and Ron Gilliland, RasGas Company
Al Maha Room

14099

4D Gravity ‑ Fluids Monitoring in Reservoirs    
J. Mrlina, Geophysical Institute

13640

Successful Reservoir Monitoring with 4D MicroGravity at Ras Laffan, State of Qatar   
A.F. Ahmadzamri, I.M. Bridle, F.W. Musgrove, RasGas Company; M.T. Angelich, ExxonMobil Exploration Company; R. VandenBosch, ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company

13689

Increasing Recovery in the Complex Reservoirs in the Al Shaheen Field, Offshore Qatar, by Mastering Reservoir Pressure for Large Scale Horizontal Infill Drilling    T.P. Lopdrup, M. Lechner, G. El-Itawi, H.B. Ohrt, Maersk Oil Qatar; R. Noman, M.R. Jaafar, Qatar Petroleum

Alternates/Posters

14068

Multiphase Metering in Siberian Gas and Condensate Wells ‑ Lessons Learnt in Multiphase Well Testing Operations Since 2006   
B.C. Theuveny, V. Shako, K. Rymarenko, V. Afanasyev, R. Sultangareev , M. Nukhaev, Schlumberger; S.V. Romashkin, TNK‑BP

SESSION 36: RESERVOIR QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE

Session Chairpersons: Jean-Claude Dutry, Total E&P Qatar, and Ralf Polinski, Schlumberger
Salwa Ballroom I

13393

High Permeability Layers in Carbonates: Innovative 3D Modelling Approach in Lower Cretaceous Reservoirs, Offshore Abu Dhabi   
P.J. Ruelland, H. Bu‑Hindi, Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company

13628

Reservoir Rock Type Classification and Variation of Reservoir Quality in the Arab Formation, Dukhan Field, Qatar   
A. Trabelsi, B. Ekamba, Qatar Petroleum; J. Jameson, ExxonMobil Qatar; A. Schnacke,

ExxonMobil Exploration Company; W. H. Jamieson, M. Sykes, ExxonMobil Production Company

13120

Pore to Grid Carbonate Rock‑Typing   
M. Rebelle, E. Polli, F. Umbhauer, Total

Alternates/Posters

14049

Reactive Pore Network Modelling Technology to Evaluate the Impact of Diagenesis on the Petrophysical Properties of a Rock   
S. Bekri, L. Algive, O. Lerat, F. Nader, O. Vizika, Institut Français du Pétrole

13578

Challenges of Saturation Height Modelling in a Low Resistivity, Complex Carbonate Porosity System: The Impact of Microporosity in the Uwainat Formation, Bul Hanine Field, Offshore Qatar   
G. Kraishan, M. Abdelouahab, Schlumberger; V.I. Fryer, J. Hall, R. Chanpong, E. Vizcarra, Qatar Petroleum

13850

Carbonate Rock Physics Issues   
E. Liu, M. Payne, S. Xu, G. Baechle, C. Harris, ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company

Posters

14029 Correlation between Rock Physical Properties, Sedimentological and Diagenetic Characteristics of Early Cretaceous Carbonate Rocks from the Middle East   
M.E. Alsuwaidi, Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operations; T. Steuber, S. Vega, Petroleum Institute  
13947 Sequence Stratigraphy and Reservoir Architecture of Tuba in Sabriyah Field, North Kuwait   
S. Zaidi, A. Khan , S. Nair , A. Al-Ghadhban , R. Mishra , H. Chetri, E. Al-Enzi, Kuwait Oil Company

 

SESSION 37: GAS INJECTION IN IOR/EOR

Session Chairperson: Marc Durandeau, IFP Middle East Consulting, and Zara Z. Khatib, Shell
Salwa Ballroom II

13327

Successful Implementation of a Gas Injection Trial in a Low‑Permeability Carbonate Reservoir, Offshore Qatar   
K. Mogensen, S. Frank, Maersk Oil Qatar; R. Noman, Qatar Petroleum

SESSION 38: MANAGED PRESSURE DRILLING/UNDERBALANCED DRILLING

Session Chairpersons: Gamal Hassan, Baker Hughes, and Tom L. Gee, Weatherford
Salwa Ballroom III

13959

Real‑Time Evaluation of Kick During Managed Pressure Drilling Based on Wired Drill Pipe Telemetry   
J. Gravdal, International Research Institute of Stavanger

14109

Tight Gas Reservoir Exploitation with Underbalanced Drilling Technology    
J. Ramalho, D. Elliott, P. Francis, R. S. Medeiros, Shell International E&P

13867

ENBD, the Proprietary Eni Managed Pressure Drilling with Uninterrupted Mud Circulation: Technical Update After the First Year's Activity   
G. Girola, A. Calderoni, Eni E&P

Alternates/Posters

13826

Underbalanced Drilling in Shales- Perspective of Mechanical Borehole Instability
 M.A. Islam, P. Skalle, E. Tantserev, , Norwegian University of Science and Technology

SESSION 39: LOW FREQUENCIES AND ROCK PHYSICS

Session Chairpersons: Abdulrahim Shaikh Mubarak, Saudi Aramco, and Tarek Nafie, WesternGeco
Al Rayyan Room

13910

Accurate Generation of Seismograms on Fractured Reservoirs
 P. Thore, I. Tarrass, Total; R. Gibson; Texas A&M University; V. Lisitsa, G. Reshetova, V. Tcheverda, Trofimuk Institute Novosibirsk

13952

Bayesian DHI Using Passive Seismic Low Frequency Data   
N. Riahi, M. Kelly, M. Ruiz, W. Yang, Spectraseis

13693

Regional Scale Rock Physics Modelling for Quantitative Analysis of Seismic Amplitudes in the Malay Basin, Malaysia   
N.B. Mohamud, Y. Singh, PETRONAS Carigali

Alternates/Posters

13678

Experience in Low‑Frequency Spectral Analysis of Passive Seismic Data in Volga‑Ural Oil‑Bearing Province   
E. Birialtsev; E. Eronina, N. Shabalin, D. Rizhov, V. Rizhov, A.A. Vildanov, Gradient, JSC

13143

Development of Discrete Fracture Network Model Simulator, GeoFlow, for Evaluation of Three Dimensional Channelling Flow   
N. Watanabe, N. Hirano, A. Okamoto, T. Ishibashi, N. Tsuchiya, Tohoku University

13136

Fluid Discrimination Applying AVA Potentiality for Carbonate Reservoir in UAE    S.L. Mahmoud, W.L. Soroka, A. Al Jeelani, Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operations; A. Othman, D. Hamed, Al Azhar University

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