2017 SPE - Society of Petroleum Engineers Western …€¦ · 2017 SPE Western Regional Meeting APR 24-27, 2017 ... 2018 SPE President Speakers Todd Stevens (CEO) ... Hara Reservoir

2017 SPEWestern Regional Meeting

APR 24-27, 2017MONDAY - THURSDAY

MONDAY | APR 249:30-11:30 | Regulatory Panel Discussion

Regulatory leaders will be discussing changes that have been and will be impacting the oil and gas industry.

ModeratorTrent Rosenlieb | Berry Petroleum Company, LLC

SpeakersJohn Borkovich | California State Water Resources Control Board

Bill Bartling | California Department of Conservation, Division of Oil,Gas and Geothermal Resources

Steven Wells | U.S. Bureau of Land Management

Mary Jane Wilson | WZI, Inc., a professional services consulting firm

9:00-16:00 | Student Paper Contest

Students will be competing in Petroleum Engineering topics from three categories: BS, MS, and PhD. The contest during the day will start with BS student papers, followed by MS student papers and, ending the day with PhD student papers.

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17:00-19:00 | Ice Breaker / Networking EventLocation: Salon C & D - Exhibit Hall

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Location: Salon A

Location: Salon A

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TUESDAY | APR 25

8:00-9:45 | Plenary: Valley Executive Insights

Local industry leaders will discuss their insights on their companyand business environments.

9:45-10:00 | Coffee Break

10:00-12:00 | Reservoir Description and Dynamics

This session includes both case studies and new solutions for improving reservoir characterization in multi-layered and unconventional reservoirs. Case studies relate to lessons learned from gas injection into a shallow oil zone in Elk Hills, completion strategies and formation testing in the Antelope shale. New approaches for reservoir modeling using geo-cellular grids and finite elements method will also be discussed.

ModeratorDarcy Spady | Broad Energy, 2018 SPE President

SpeakersTodd Stevens (CEO) | California Resources Corporation

Christina Sistrunk (CEO) | Aera Energy

A. Trem Smith (CEO) | Berry Petroleum Company, LLC

Al Williams (VP) | Chevron

Session ChairpersonsIraj Ershaghi | University of Southern California

Malcom Allan | SkyGeo

Location: Salon A & B

Location: Salon A

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10:00 185655A Case History on California Immiscible Gas Injection, Elk Hills FieldK. Kostelnik, P. Arredondo, A.M. Montenegro, California Resources

10:25 185654Temperature Transient Analysis for Characterization of MultilayerReservoirs with CrossflowY. Mao, M. Zeidouni, Louisiana State University

10:50 185647Temperature Transient Analysis for Characterization of MultilayerReservoirs with CrossflowM. Ardali, R. D’Cruz, T. Erickson, M.L. Moustakis, M. Salameh, California Resources

11:15 185721A Case Study of Formation Testing in Antelope ShaleM.K. Lal, V.H. Tran, A. Singh, Chevron

10:00-12:00 | Heavy Oil & Thermal Recovery

Heavy oil and thermal recovery has a long and rich history in Western Region of SPE. There are some innovative topics covered in this session, ranging from modeling, fiber optics, and SAGD.

Session ChairpersonsMason M. Medizade | California Polytechnic State University

Abhijit Dandekar | University of Alaska

Location: Salon B

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10:00-12:00 | Drilling & Completion

The drive to reduce costs and improve efficiencies are key to success in a tough business environment. Some topics covered in this session deal with two case histories of lost circulation, fiber technology, and use of MWD while using Positive Displacement Drilling Motor.

Session ChairpersonsShirish Patil | King Fahd University

Jalal Torabzadeh | California State University Long Beach

10:00 185701Proxy-Based Meta-modeling Optimization of the Gas-Assisted Gravity Drainage (GAGD) Process in Heterogeneous Sandstone ReservoirsW.J. Al-Mudhafar, D.N. Rao, Louisiana State University

10:25 185625Fiber Technology Improves Cement Bonding and EliminatesSustained Casing Pressure J.T. Eulberg, M.Hudson, Schlumberger

10:50 185639Get Everyone on the Same Curve: Driving Continuous Improvement with Drilling Data Fidelity from Rig to OnshoreM. Sharma, R. Little, S. Arumugam, S. Wang, Infosys

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Organic and Inorganic Formation Damage RemovalUsing Customized FormulationsL. Quintero, M.E. Newberry, R.A. Morales, C.A. Davis, Baker Hughes

*ALTERNATE

A New Method of Calculating Rig Parameters and its Application in Downhole Weight on Bit Automation in Horizontal Drilling A.Z. Wu, Xi’an Shiyou University; G. Hareland, S. Loggins, Oklahoma State University; S.W. Lai, A. Eddy, L. Olesen, Pason Systems Corporation

Location: East Portico

10:00 185747

Cyclic Steam Injection Modeling and Optimization for Candidate Selection, Steam Volume Optimization, and SOR Minimization, Powered by Unique, Fast, Modeling and Data Assimilation AlgorithmsP. Sarma, G. Fowler, M.J. Henning, S. Kyriacou, G. Thakur, D. Sloss, Tachyus;W. Shipley, Vaquero Energy

10:25 185733Development of a Fully Coupled Thermo-Hydro-Mechanics Simulator Using Automated Solution FrameworkS. Meguerdijian, B. Jha, University of Southern California

10:50 185667Operational Experience with Fiber Optic Systems in Horizontal Steam InjectorsM. Shirdel, R.S. Buell, M.J. Wells, Chevron

11:15 185704Life After CHOPS: Alaskan Heavy Oil PerspectiveB. Mathur, A.Y. Dandekar, S. Khataniar, University of Alaska Fairbanks; S.L. Patil, Chevron

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SPEAKERDarcy SpadyBroad Energy, 2018 SPE President

13:30-17:00 | Enhanced Oil Recovery & Secondary Recovery

EOR and Secondary Recovery is important because it means renewing old fields. This session deals with interesting and innovative topics such as reservoir engineering, planning and piloting, simulation, empirical and analytical approaches, comparison between polymer and steam, and polymer flooding.

Session ChairpersonsStephen Cheung | IOR Consulting

Reza Ardali | California Resources Corporation

13:30 185635

Waterflood Planning and Piloting in a Tight Sandstone with Stimulated Wells: Buena Vista Nose Case Study

R.Y. Omelchenko, G. Wang, D. Klepacki, M. Cooper, California Resources Corporation

13:55 185732

Lessons Learned from the Field-Scale Simulation of the Gas-Assisted Gravity Drainage (GAGD) Process in Heterogeneous Sandstone Oil Reservoirs

W.J. Al-Mudhafar, D. Rao, Louisiana State University

Location: Marriott Poolside

Location: Salon A

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11:30-13:30 | Awards Keynote Lunch

Drilling EngineeringBradford Pierce | Pierce Engineering Management

Formation EvaluationBehnam Jafarpour | University of Southern California

Health, Safety, Security, Environmentand Social Responsibility

Behnam Jafarpour | University of Southern California

Management and InformationBrian Marcotte | Marcotte Consulting

Reservoir Description and DynamicsMichael Moustakis | California Resource Corporation

Distinguished Achievement Award forPetroleum Engineering Faculty

Mohabbat Ahamdi | University of Alaska Fairbanks

Young Member Outstanding ServiceJeff Kim | California Resources Corporation

Regional ServicePhilip Hara | Hara Reservoir Engineering Consulting, LLC.

David Susko | Independent ContractorAndrew Johnson | Chevron North America

Exploration and Production

Distinguished Corporate Support AwardChevron North America Exploration and Production

Award Recipients

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13:30-17:00 | Hydraulic Fracturing Technology

Even though there are concerns among general public about this technology, hydraulic fracturing technology has revolutionized the U.S. petroleum industry and has contributed to the unprecedented growth of oil and gas production in the U.S. This session will cover some creative and innovative topics relating to hydraulic fracturing. Some topics are sonic logs, sequenced fracturing techniques, geomechanical modeling, reducing proppant flow back, and fracture propagation modeling.

Session ChairpersonsTed Frankiewicz | Spec Services

Dayanand Saini | California State University Bakersfield

14:20 185726Clarifying and Improving the Application of Waterflood Analytical Methods in X-plot Conditions - from Empirical Approach to Analytical ApproachZ. Yang, Aera Energy

14:45 185668

Injectivity Behavior of Copolymer and Associative Polymers Decoded Using Extensional Viscosity Characterization: Effect of Hydrophobic Association

M. Azad, J.J. Trivedi, University of Alberta

15:10 Coffee Break

15:45 185633Doctrines and Realities in Reservoir EngineeringE.S. Vittoratos, Petroprognistica; A.R. Kovscek, Stanford University

16:10 185728Comparison of Steam and Polymer Injection for the Recovery of Heavy OilE. Delamaide, IFP Technologies

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Grimbeek: First Successful Application Polymer Flooding in Multilayer Reservoir at YPF. Consensus Shifting in Field Expansion Strategy

J.E. Juri, A. Ruiz, G. Pedersen, P. Pagliero, H. Blanco, V. Eguia, P. Vazquez, C. Bernhardt,F. Schein, G. Villarooel, A. Tosi, YPF

*ALTERNATE

Improved Oil Recovery Estimation with Data Analytic Methods: A Workflow for Open Data Analysis

C. Kronkosky, B. Kronkosky, A. Ettehadtavakkol, Texas Tech University

*ALTERNATE

Compositional Simulation Evaluation of Miscible Gas Injection Performance inTight Oil Formation

A.A. Mansour, R. Khalil, T.D. Gamadi, Texas Tech University

Location: Salon B

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13:30 185644Acoustoelastic Estimation of the In Situ Stresses from Sonic Logsfor a Carbonate ReservoirM. Samnejad, F. Aminzadeh, A. Bubshait, University of Southern California

13:55 185738

Sequenced Fracturing Technique with High-Frequency Pressure Monitoring Improves Horizontal Injection Well Performance on the North Slope of Alaska G. Rutzinger, Schlumberger; D.B. Wages, J. Shrider, D.B. Robertson, BP; C.A. Hanzik, A. Bogdan, A. Keilers, D. Oussoltsev, Schlumberger

14:20 185708A New Method for Geomechanical Modeling of Subsidence Induced Deformation in Fractured Rocks Subjected to Hydraulic FracturingQ. Qi, B. Jha, University of Southern California

14:45 185720DyMAS: A Direct Multi-Scale Pore-Level Simulation ApproachP. Mohammadmoradi, A. Kantzas, University of Calgary

15:10 Coffee Break

15:45 185753The DUC Hunt: Concerns and Clarifications for Drilling Uncompleted Wells. What to expect?K. Srinivasan, J.K. Krishnamurthy, P. Kaufman, Schlumberger

16:10 185622Gelled Isolation Fluid Makes Refracturing Well FeasibleR.S. Wheeler, V. Williams, J. Mayor, Baker Hughes; S.A. Khan, N.K. Everson, BJ Services; A.J. Steinhardt, BP

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Hydraulic Fracture Propagation Modeling for Well Performance Analysis: Eagle Ford Formation Case Study E. Eker, I. Uzun, H. Kazemi, Colorado School of Mines; J.M. Rutledge, Marathon Oil

*ALTERNATE

Fracture Propagation, Leakoff and Flowback Modeling for Tight Oil Wells Using the Dynamic Drainage Area ConceptC.R. Clarkson, F. Qanbari, J. Williams-Kovacs, B. Zanganeh, University of Calgary

*ALTERNATE

Reinterpretation of Fracture Closure Dynamics During DiagnosticFracture Injection TestsB. Zanganeh, C.R. Clarkson, University of Calgary; R.V. Hawkes,Trican Well Service

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13:30-17:00 | Unconventional

The growth in production from unconventional reservoirs has been breathtaking, and Engineers have been key to this growth. This session is part of the on-going discussion and innovation. Some of the topics covered are: hydraulic fracturing, analysis of EOR, and errors in predictions.

Session ChairpersonsRay Clanton | California Resources Corporation

Cenk Temizel | Aera Energy

13:30 185635Observations in the Loss of Well Productivity with High Solid/Liquid RatiosDuring Frac Jobs

R.Y. Omelchenko, G. Wang, D. Klepacki, M. Cooper, California Resources Corporation

13:55 185732Lessons Learned from the Field-Scale Simulation of the Gas-Assisted Gravity Drainage (GAGD) Process in Heterogeneous Sandstone Oil Reservoirs

W.J. Al-Mudhafar, D. Rao, Louisiana State University

14:20 185726Clarifying and Improving the Application of Waterflood Analytical Methods in X-plot Conditions - from Empirical Approach to Analytical Approach

Z. Yang, Aera Energy

14:45 185668Injectivity Behavior of Copolymer and Associative Polymers Decoded Using Extensional Viscosity Characterization: Effect of Hydrophobic Association

M. Azad, J.J. Trivedi, University of Alberta

15:10 Coffee Break

15:45 185640IOR Methods in Unconventional Reservoirs of North America: Comprehensive Review

D.K. Alfarge, Iraqi Ministry of Oil, Missouri University of Science & Tech; M. Wei,B. Bai, Missouri University

16:10 185672An Integrated Workflow for Completion and Stimulation Design Optimization in the Avalon Shale, Permian Basin

F.O. Ajisafe, D. Shan, F. Alimahomed, S. Lati, E.A. Ejofodomi, Schlumberger

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IOR Methods in Unconventional Reservoirs of North America: Comprehensive Review

D.K. Alfarge, Iraqi Ministry of Oil, Missouri University of Science & Tech; M. Wei,B. Bai, Missouri University

*ALTERNATE

Quantification of Recovery Factors in Downspaced Wells: Application toEagle Ford Shales

S. Sinha, D. Devegowda, University of Oklahoma; B. Deka, Consultant

Location: East Portico

WEDNESDAY | APR 26

The theme of this conference is “Waves of Change, Oceans of Opportunity.” The oil

industry has gone through major waves of change. The wide swings in oil prices has

caused grueling and painful disruptions and yet innovations and improvements. Dr.

Fattahi, 2010 SPE President will moderate this interesting panel.  Dr. Paul will provide

interesting insights on macro level of booms and busts. Dr. Hite will bring it down to a

micro level, discussing lessons learned from a downturn. Ending upbeat on oceans of

opportunities, Dr. Gautier will discuss the reserves potential in a volatile market.

MODERATORBehrooz Fattahi | EnerTrain Institute

SPEAKERSDon Paul | University of Southern California

Roger Hite | Blackhorse Energy

Donald Gautier | Consulting Petroleum Geologist

8:00-9:45 | Plenary: Views on the Current State of the Industry

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9:45-10:00 | Coffee Break

Location: Salon A & B

Location: The Mark Restaurant (1623 19th Street)

Sponsored by

17:30-19:30 | Networking Event

Two drink tickets will be provided for each conference goer and communal appetziers will be provided.

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10:00-12:00 | Production & Operations

Managing production and operations in a tough business environment is critical and challenging. Some of the papers from local companies will help along these lines. There are papers dealing with use of Voronoi mapping, casing vapor recovery optimization, and decline curves.

Session ChairpersonsCraig Pauley | Chevron

Rakesh Trehan | California Resources Corporation

Location: Salon A

10:00 185676The Use of Voronoi Mapping for Production Growth in a Heavy Oil FieldJ. Sharma, A.S. Popa, D.H. Tubbs, S.D. Cassidy, Chevron

10:25 185621Casing Vapor Recovery Optimization and Heavy Oil Maximization through Seasonal Effects L.K. Gentile, E. Larner, Aera Energy

10:50 185742Use of Decline Curve Analysis for Application of Production Enhancement Chemical Treatments in Heavy Oil ReservoirsL.U. Castro, Baker Hughes

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Integration of Analytical Tools to Obtain Reliable Production Forecastsfor Quick Decision-Making G.F. Villarroel, D.E. Crosta, C. Romero, YPF

*ALTERNATE

Workover Well Operations to Restore Full Reservoir Access in an Underground Natural-Gas-Storage Cavern: A Case Study for Developing New Technology in Dual-String Section Milling Methods M.A. Haq, M. Smalley, D. Teale, Weatherford

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10:00-12:00 | Innovations, Trials and Implementations

This session covers topics that help with the theme of the conference, “Waves of Change, Oceans of Opportunity.” Some topics covered are cement logs, well planning, and case study of milling.

Session ChairpersonsBaldey Gill | City of Long Beach

Malcolm Allan | SkyGeo

10:00 185731Making Sense of Why Sometimes Logs Do Not See Cement in the AnnulusR.S. Kalyanaraman, R. van Kuijk, H. Hori, Schlumberger

10:25 185682Electrical Resistivity Autonomous Inflow Control Device (ER-AICD)N.A. Jadhav, D.S. Zhambrovskii, University of Stavanger

10:50 185711Augmented Text Mining for Daily Drilling Reports Using Topic Modeling and OntologyS. Arumugam, S. Rajan, S. Gupta, Infosys Limited

11:15

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Case Study of Section Milling Field Run Leads to Technology Design Optimization Using Advanced Numerical Simulations and Modeling K.M. Deshpande, M.A. Haq, M. Smalley, Weatherford

*ALTERNATE

Case Study of Section Milling Field Run Leads to Technology Design Optimization Using Advanced Numerical Simulations and Modeling K.M. Deshpande, M.A. Haq, M. Smalley, Weatherford

Location: Salon B

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10:00-12:00 | Data Acquisition, Analysis and Use

We are in the age of information. Mega or Big Data is now a way of life for oil companies. Managing this data is critical for oil companies. This session covers use of Big Data, Machine Learning, Neural Networks, and Production Optimization.

Session ChairpersonsPeter Ashton | Aera Energy

Reza Ardali | California Resources Corporation

10:00 185751Using Data-Driven Technologies to Accelerate the Field Development Planning Process for Mature Field Rejuvenation J. Brown, A. Salehi, W. Benhallam, S.F. Matringe, Quantum Reservoir Impact

10:25 185678A Neural Network Approach for Modeling Water Distribution SystemA.S. Popa, Chevron; C.J. O’Toole, University of Southern California; J.D. Munoz, S.D. Cassidy, D.H. Tubbs, Chevron; I. Ershaghi, University of Southern California

10:50 185630Rapid S-Curve Update Using Ensemble Variance Analysis with Model ValidationJ. He, S. Tanaka, X. Wen, J. Kamath, Chevron

11:15

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Production Optimization Through Utilization of Smart Wells in Intelligent Fields R. Ranjith, A. Suhag, K. Balaji, University of Southern California; D.F. Putra, Rafflesia Energy; D. Dhannoon, Texas A&M University; O. Saracoglu, Consultant; A. Hendroyono, Occidental of Bahrain

*ALTERNATE

Developing a Smart Proxy for the SACROC Water-Flooding NumericalReservoir Simulation Model F.N. Al-Enezi, S.D. Mohaghegh, West Virginia University

Location: East Portico

SPEAKERScott Raphael (VP Product Management) | Upstream, GE Oil & Gas Digital

Location: Salon A

12:00-13:00 | Keynote Lunch

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13:30-17:00 | Production & Operations

This session covers a range of topics in well test data, characterizing overburden, optimizing water floods, upscaling relative permeability, and interference testing for formation compressibility.

Session ChairpersonsDavid Shepherd | Sentinel Resources

Dave Meyer | California Resources Corporation

13:30 185645On Estimation of Effective Lateral Length and Reservoir Propertiesfrom Well Test Data

Q. Qi, K.K. Bethel, I. Ershaghi, University of Southern California

13:55 185739Characterizing Alaska Overburden

J. McNeal, S. Huhndorf, J. Craig, V. Atashbari, University of Alaska

14:20 185705A Distance Transform Method for History Matching of DiscreteGeologic Facies Models

S. Hakim Elahi, B. Jafarpour, University of Southern California

Location: Reservoir Description and Dynamics

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14:45 185727

Optimization of Recovery in Waterfloods with Bang-Bang Control in Reservoirswith Subsidence and Uplift

K. Balaji, A. Suhag, R. Ranjith, University of Southern California; C. Yegin, Texas A&M University; O. Saracoglu, Consultant; A. Hendroyono, Occidental Bahrain Onshore; D. Dhannoon, Texas A&M University

15:10 Coffee Break

15:45 185629Conditioning Multiple-Point Geostatistical Facies Simulation on Nonlinear Flow Data Using Pilot Points Method

W. Ma, B. Jafarpour, University of Southern California

16:10 185725Steady-State Relative Permeability Upscaling inMultiporosity/Multipermeability Core Assemblages

T. Ramsay, R.E. Hinkley, Halliburton

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Design and Interpretation of an Interference Test for Determination of Formation Compressibility in a Deepwater Reservoir

F. Suleen, C. Urbanczyk, G. Williams, M.M. Kamal, Chevron

*ALTERNATE

Application of Pressure Transient Analysis and 4D Seismic for Integrated Waterflood Surveillance- A Deepwater Case Study

F. Suleen, S.K. Oppert, G. Chambers, L. Libby, S. Carley, D.V. Alonso,T. Dygert, A.J. Olayomi, Chevron

*ALTERNATE

Above-Zone Pressure Response to Distinguish Between Fault and Caprock Leakage

M. Mosaheb, M. Zeidouni, Louisiana State University

*ALTERNATE

Incorporation of Formation Water into Rate-Transient Analysis of Tight Oil Wells with High Water-Oil Ratio: A Field Example from North America

F. Qanbari, C.R. Clarkson, S. Shahamat, University of Calgary

13:30-17:00 | Heavy Oil & Thermal Recovery

Diatomite is such an unusual and unique rock with large resource opportunities in California. The first three papers deal with the diatomite formation. Other papers deal with optimizing steam flood which is pretty important in a low price environment.

Session ChairpersonsA.M. Sarem | Improved Oil Recovery Consultant

Andrei Popa | Chevron

Location: Salon B

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13:30 185686Heavy Oil Recovery from Opal-CT DiatomiteJ.K. Dietrich, The Dietrich Corporation

13:55 185632High-Temperature Imbibition for Enhanced Recovery from Diatomite T. Kim, A.R. Kovscek, Stanford University

14:20 185710Analytical Cyclic Steam Modeling Revisited and Applied to the Shallow Low Permeability California DiatomiteR. Elias, Santa Maria Energy; M.M. Medizade, California Polytechnic State University

14:45 185685Producer Well Temperature Control and Optimal Oil Production During a SteamfloodA. Agarwal, A.R. Kovscek, Stanford University

15:10 Coffee Break

15:45 185653

Optimization Of Steamflooding Heavy Oil ReservoirsA. Suhag, R. Ranjith, K. Balaji, Z. Peksaglam, V. Malik, University of Southern California; M. Zhang, Frontida Biopharm; D.F. Putra, Rafflesia Energy; Z. Wijaya, HESS; D. Dhannoon, Texas A&M University

16:10 185684Mobilization of Trapped Residual Oil via Secondary SAGD with PropaneT. Kar, P. Nezhad, A. Ng, Texas A&M University; C. Ovalles, I.P. Benson, Chevron; B. Hascakir, Texas A&M University

16:35

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Recovery Improvement of Gravity Driven Steam Applications UsingNew Generation Chemical AdditivesF.A. Bruns, T. Babadagli, University of Alberta

*ALTERNATE

Effect of In Situ Emulsification on Heavy Oil and Water Relative PermeabilityM. Sarwaruddin, MHA Petroleum Consultants

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13:30-17:00 | Drilling & Completion

For drilling, there is a paper on rig time analysis. However, this session has more focus on completion with some novel topics such as rock simulation for perforation tunnel damage, nanoparticles, and stimulation design.

Session ChairpersonsAbhijit Dandaekar | University of Alaska

Alan A. Burzlaff | MHA Petroleum Consultants

13:30 185686

A Real-Time Interactive Drill-Off Test Utilizing Artificial Intelligence Algorithm for DSATS Drilling Automation University Competition H. Bilgesu, Z.D. Cox, T.A. Elshehabi, C. Smith, G.O. Idowu, West Virginia University;F. Florence, Rig Operations

13:55 185632Testing and Calibration of a Low-Cost Custom MechanicalProperties Testing SystemD. Saini, U. Sultan, California State University; G. Roman, Taft College

14:20 185710

Digital Rock Simulation: A Novel Approach for Accurate Characterization of Perforation Tunnel Damage R.P. Satti, D. Bale, S.N. Zuklic, Baker Hughes; N. Koliha, B. Crouse, G. Balasubramanian, D. Freed, EXA Corporation

14:45 185685Flow Control Devices in SAGD Completion Design: Enhanced Heavy Oil/Bitumen Recovery Through Improved Thermal EfficienciesS. Banerjee, B. Hascakir, Texas A&M University

15:10 Coffee Break

15:45 185653Investigation of Rheological and Filtration Properties of Water-Based Drilling Fluids Using Various Anionic Nanoparticles A.H. Salih, H. Bilgesu, West Virginia University

16:10 185684An Empirical Model to Estimate a Critical Stimulation DesignParameter Using Drilling DataA. Atashnezhad, A.E. Cedola, G. Hareland, Oklahoma State University

16:35 185714

Potential Use of Oil-Field Produced Water as Base Fluid for Hydraulic Fracturing Operations: Effect of Water Chemistry on Cross-linking and Breaking Behaviors of Guar Gum-Based Fracturing Fluid FormulationsD. Saini, T. Mezei, California State University

Location: East Portico

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THURSDAY | APR 27

Modeling topics are covered in this session. Hall plots, streamline material balance simulation, geomechanical modeling, history matching of shale reservoirs, novel way to predict shale well performance, asphaltene deposition in CO2 flooding, and SAGD.

Session ChairpersonsAnthony Kovscek | Stanford University

C. Lwanga Yonke | Aera Energy

8:00-12:00 | Modeling

8:00 185694Errors Associated with Waterflood Monitoring Using the Hall Plot for Stacked Reservoirs in the Absence of Profile Surveys

Q. Qi, S.E. Pepin, A.M. Al-Jazzaf, I. Ershaghi, University of Southern California

8:25 185713Material Balance Applied to Dynamic Reservoir Surveillance Patterns

R.P. Batycky, M.R. Thiele, M. Razavi, Streamsim Technologies

8:50 185641Coupled Flow and Geomechanical Modeling of Reservoir Seismicity: Effects of Hydraulic Communication and Well Type

R. Asaithambi, B. Jha, University of Southern California

9:15 185719

Efficient Modeling and History Matching of Shale Oil Reservoirs Using the Fast Marching Method: Field Application and Validation

A. Iino, A. Vyas, J. Huang, A. Datta-gupta, Texas A&M University; Y. Fujita, JX Nippon Oil and Gas Exploration; N. Bansal, S. Sankaran, Anadarko Petroleum

9:40 Coffee Break

Location: Salon A

Location: Speakeasy Bar and Grill at 1933 (7900 Downing Ave.)

17:30-19:30 | Networking Event

Joint event with the Young Professionals (YPE). This is event will be a NCAA style knock out corn hole tournament between rival colleges (current from the conference and alumni from the conference and locally). Communal appetizers will be provided.

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We had so many innovative papers that we created this session to have them presented. This session has a wide range of topics from toolbox for petroleum engineers, coil tubing, workover tools, de-sander, reservoir heating by electric cable, cybersecurity, assessing basin assets, and correlation between production and stimulation.

Session ChairpersonsMike Eghre-Bello | Chevron

Ivan Sljivar | Aera Energy

8:00-12:00 | PotpourriLocation: Salon B

8:00 185652A Comprehensive Multi-Platform Petroleum Engineering Toolbox for Oil and Gas Industry

K. Balaji, A. Suhag, R. Ranjith, University of Southern California; T. Tuna, University of Houston

8:25 185746Optimization of Metal-on-Metal Lubricants for Coil Tubing Applications

S. Sherman, H.J. Quintero, C.M. Moriyama, S. Sessarego, C. Fraser, Trican Well Service

10:00 185695A Novel Adaptive Non-Linear Regression Method to Predict Shale Oil Well Performance Based on Well Completions and Fracturing Data

A. Bakshi, E. Uniacke, Chevron; M.M. Korjani, I. Ershaghi, University of Southern California

10:25 185688SAGD Real-Time Production Optimization Using Adaptive and Gain-Scheduled Model-Predictive-Control: A Field Case Study

R.G. Patel, J.J. Trivedi, University of Alberta

10:50 185690Asphaltenes: What Do We Know So Far

A. Bubshait, A.S. Al-Qasim, Saudi Aramco

11:15

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Optimizing Well Locations in Green Fields Using Fast Marching Method: Optimize Well Locations Without Upscaling Using Hundreds of Scenarios and Realizations with High Accuracy in Minutes

A.K. Bubshait, A.S. Al-Qasim, Saudi Aramco; M.G. Kelkar, University of Tulsa

*ALTERNATE

Investigating Impact of Various Properties on Relative Permeability and Non-Wetting Phase Fractional Flow in Brine/Oil System in Water-Wet Reservoir Rock by Numerical Simulation.

F. Jahan M. Hossain, Curtin University; S. Ahmed, CSIRO; S. Iglauer, Curtin University

*ALTERNATE

Simulation Study of In-Depth Gel Treatment in Heterogeneous Reservoirswith Sensitivity Analyses

T. Khamees, R.E. Flori, M. Wei, Missouri University

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The oil industry historically has made great strides in safety. We must ever be diligent in improving safety. Please support this session as part of your obligation for maintaining and improving safety. Some topics in this session covers case studies, heavy trucks. Managing the environment is also very important. This session deals with the environmental topics such as: CO2 topics, CO2 storage, use of water associated with oil production, injection induced seismic assessment.

Session ChairpersonsOrhan Pashavev | California Resources Corporation

Tarang Lal | Aera Energy

8:00-12:00 | EHS & MiscellaneousLocation: East Portico

8:50 185750The Patented HyperScratcher Workover Tool - Increasing Production on Existing Wells

J.D. Tuttle, Sinclair Well Products

9:15 185658Separating Solids First - Design and Operation of the Multiphase Desander

C.H. Rawlins, eProcess Technologies

9:40 Coffee Break

10:00 185736Finite Element Modeling of Reservoir Heating by an Electrical Cable

M.M. Medizade, California Polytechnic State University; J.T. Summers, YESSSOIL

10:25 185626Assessing Cybersecurity Risk for Oil & Gas Mergers and Acquisitions

K. Hosseini, D.L. Paul, University of Southern California

10:50 185673Assessing Cybersecurity Risk for Oil & Gas Mergers and Acquisitions

K. Hosseini, D.L. Paul, University of Southern California

11:15 185666Positive Correlation Between Historical Oil Production and Well Stimulation Response

A. Jamali, A. Ettehadtavakkol, D. Fan, G. Moallem, Texas Tech University

8:00 185648InSAR: Pro-active Technology for Monitoring Environmental Safetyand for Reservoir Management

P. Leezenberg, M.E. Allan, SkyGeo

8:25 185674

Improving Rollover Crashworthiness of Heavy Trucks Equipped with Towers and Booms Overhanging the Cab

K. Friedman, J. Hutchinson, K. Bui, G. Mattos, Friedman Research Corporation; S. Bozzini, Safety Engineering International

8:50 185681Candidate Trees for Terrestrial Carbon Storage in Regions with High Air Pollution and High Water Stress

D. Saini, California State University

9:15 185749

Economic Potentials of a Carbon Market on American Oil Industry:A System Dynamics Approach

M. Rafieisakhaei, Texas A&M University; B. Barazandeh, Virginia Tech; A. Akbari Asanjan, University of California

9:40 Coffee Break

10:00 185729An Experimental Study of v Saturated Brine Reaction with Berea Sandstone

P. Chen, A. Saeedi, Curtin University; R. Noble, CSIRO

10:25 185631Surface Treatment for Sand Reduces Airborne Dust

B.J. O’Neil, H.J. Quintero, K. Zhang, C.Z. Wang, W. Lu, N. Smekalin, Trican Well Service

10:50 185671Quantitative Risk Analysis for Induced Seismicity in Hydraulic Fracturing Versus Waste Water Disposal

S. Hosseini, F. Aminzadeh, University of Southern California

Thank you for joining us for the 2017 Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Western Regional Meeting (WRM) in Bakersfield. We were delighted to host this event once again in San Joaquin Valley, where there is a long connection to the oil industry. The organization committee has put a lot of thought and hard work into designing a diverse and exciting conference.

I hope this exciting agenda has encouraged everyone – from students and young professionals to SPE members and non-members, to participate and learn about latest technologies as well as challenges and opportunities ahead.

On behalf of SPE Western North America Region, I thank you for participating and hope to see you next year!

Andrei S. Popa

ChevronSPE Western North America Region Director

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