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IPTC 2008: International Petroleum Technology Conference
- Conference date: 03 Dec 2008 - 05 Dec 2008
- Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Published: 03 December 2008
201 - 250 of 303 results
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The Well and Reservoir Management Strategy for the Thermally Assisted Gas-Oil Gravity Drainage Project in Oman
Authors M. Habsi, A. Ikwumonu, K. Khabouri, K. Rawnsley, I. Ismaili, R. Yazidi and P.H. PutraGas Oil Gravity Drainage (GOGD) of a fractured low
permeability carbonate reservoir is to be enhanced by
steam injection. Based on encouraging pilot results the
full field development is being installed – the first of its
kind in the world. A well and reservoir management
strategy is put inplace to ensure delivery of the promised
oil.
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Overview and Outlook of Natural Gas Scenario in India: A Case Study
Authors R. Nischal, S. Kumar, S. Arora and N.K. MitraThe importance of natural gas in supplying the world’s energy needs continues to grow at a rapid pace. As the Indian
economy grows at over 8.5 %, the primary energy growth has been in excess of 6.5 % in the past five years with current
energy consumption of 423 mtoe. Indian Natural Gas Market has moved through some very dynamic events over the past few
years. Today natural gas forms just 9 % of overall energy mix in India, however it is expected to grow at the expense of other
sources of energy.
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Evaluation of Chemical Flood Potential for Mangala Field, Rajasthan, India - Laboratory Experiment Design and Results
Authors A. Pandey, D. Beliveau, M.S. Kumar, M.J. Pitts and J. QiIn 2004, Cairn opened up a new petroleum province with significant hydrocarbon discoveries in Rajasthan, India. The largest
field, Mangala, contains +1 billion barrels of waxy and moderately viscous (7-20cp) oil in high-quality fluvial clastic
reservoirs. Production startup under waterflood is planned for 2009.
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Reservoir Characterization and CO2-EOR Injection Studies in Chicontepec Turbidite Reservoirs, Mexico
Authors M. Abbaszadeh, K. Ohno, H. Okano, J. Morales and J.M.R. CarazaChicontepec fields are tight clastic deposits comprised of stacked turbiditic events with extreme geological heterogeneity and
variable heavy oil content. Huge reserves of oil are left behind because of loss of system energy by primary depletion;
offering challenging opportunities for IOR/EOR processes. We first present a general methodology for integrated
geostatistical reservoir characterization, using the technique of multivariate multiGaussian formalism for the integration of
data sources and scales. The resulting geostatistical models are calibrated to available production data, and used as predictive
tools for CO2-EOR and alternative solvent injection studies in simulated sector model pilots.
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A Case Study of a Successful Children's Education Program - The Semai Benih Bangsa Program in Aceh, Indonesia
Authors A. Bernardus, D. Rachman, K. Krisnati, N. Razak and S. ArdaneswariChildren are often abandoned and their education neglected in conflict areas. Aceh, located in
the northern tip of Sumatra, Indonesia, has been a long-torn conflict area. The area faces poor
educational conditions where schooling is mostly inadequate. This has led to conditions where
students are less motivated and less accommodated in terms of proper and quality education.
Hence, it is necessary to change the children’s mind-set towards education and creativity
early, and the best time to do this is when the children are still in the formative years of their
school-going age.
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From Shallow Hazard to Productive Opportunity: Opening a New Gas Play in the North Malay Basin
Authors M.A.M. Nasir, S. Shamsuddin and M.S.R. BakriLawit field operated by ExxonMobil E&P Malaysia (EMEPMI) in the Malay Basin was discovered in 1979. Due to the
shallow and unconsolidated nature of the Group-B sands, the sands were considered a potential shallow hazard, thus the
initial field development plan implemented in 1997 only targeted the deeper, and major gas bearing Group-D and E
reservoirs. After 9 years of production, the major producing reservoirs, particularly the aquifer supported reservoirs, indicated
signs of depletion.
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Tunu Field Light Architecture Wells
Authors Ph. Jeannet, Ch. Longis, M. Caroline, F. Widiwibowo, G. Tarnaud, D. Dodiono and L. VervynckOne of the challenges of the mature Tunu giant gas and condensate field development is the size reduction of new
reserves associated to each new target, which tends to reduce the economical value of future drilling projects,
especially in a context of increasing services prices. To allow maintaining a production plateau of the field,
currently sustained by intensive infill drilling and perforation activity, an innovative light architecture well solution
is being implemented to help reduce drilling costs.
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Experimental Design and Response Surface Models as a Basis for Stochastic History Match - A Niger Delta Experience
Authors C. Amudo, T. Graf, N.R. Harris, R. Dandekar, F.B. Amor and R.S. MayWith the increasing acceptance of stochastic workflows in
mainstream reservoir engineering studies, many frameworks
have been developed to assist in the history match of
reservoir models. This paper describes the application of
experimental design and response surface methods, not only
in conditioning complex reservoir models to the historical
production data but also in refining the reservoir models to
improve the overall history match results.
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An Integrated Sedimentological Approach to the Characterisation of an Incised Valley System: Example from the Miocene of the Malay Basin
Authors A.J. Rees, P.M. Lucas, C.Y. McCants and S.F. RaeThe characteristic fill and sediment architecture of incised valley systems offer very attractive exploration opportunities, but
require a fully integrated approach to fully quantify. Incised valley fill reservoirs are typically associated with rapid base level
fall exposing previously deposited marine sediments to subaerial erosion and incision by fluvial processes.
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Long Term Evaluation of an Innovative Acid System for Fracture Stimulation of Carbonate Reservoirs in Saudi Arabia
Authors F.O. Garzon, H.M. Al-Marri, J.R. Solares, C.A. Franco Giraldo and V. RamanathanAcid Fracturing has been a successful method to stimulate the Khuff Carbonate wells of Saudi Arabia since the
beginning of the gas development program. Various types of acid systems including conventional, emulsified and
surfactant-based have been used in an attempt to achieve optimum fracture length and conductivity. Acids used
for these treatments have been typically formulated with 28-wt% HCl and have been used successfully to
increase production from the Khuff carbonates.
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Critically-Stressed Fracture Analysis Contributes to Determining the Optimal Drilling Trajectory in Naturally Fractured Reservoirs
Authors J.A. Franquet, S. Krisadasima, H. Vu Joc, A. Bal, D. Pantic and G. PalamountainThis case study illustrates a critically stressed fracture
analysis (CSFA) for three wells drilled in offshore
Vietnam fractured granites.
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Creating and Sustaining Continuous Improvement Culture in a Technical Environment: An Insight into Implementation and Benefits Measurement Challenges
Authors A.K. Vellimana and A.H. Al MohsinThe upstream business of a leading LNG producer and supplier embarked on a mission two years ago to institutionalize
continuous improvement (CI) culture in their activities. As a result, a CI Team was formed which adopted CI ideas, put them
into practice and measured the benefits.
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Mature Field Management - Production Facilities Asset Consolidation and Reservoir Management
Authors T. Irani, T.H. Susanto, T. Syarifah, P.T. Widjaya, M. Daud and E. SusantoThe Arun Field has been producing since March 1977 and the South Lhoksukon (SLS) A and D fields since
December 1996. Arun field has declined significantly from peak production of 3,500 MMSCFD in 1995 while
production from SLS fields each averaged 200-250 MMSCFD at start up. Current Arun and total SLS production
capacities are 160 MMSCFD and 95 MMSCFD respectively.
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Trapped Annular Pressure Data and Analysis
Authors E. Kaarstad, B.S. Aadnoy and J. SimonsenAbout 20% of the wells on the Norwegian Continental Shelf suffer from integrity problems. Often these are leaks in tubing or
casing. Subsea wells have in general no access to closed annuli, so thermally induced pressure buildup cannot be relieved. On
platform wells WAG wells are in particular thermally loaded because of the cold water injection followed by periods of hot
gas injection.
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Preserving Stored Gas Reserves: Self Repairing Cement Sheath Protects Underground Gas Storage Investment
Authors N. Moroni, M. Bellabarba, E. Belleggia, R. Illuminati and S. LeRoy-DelageUnderground gas storage (UGS) wells present unique challenges to well integrity. Often drilled across depleted formations that
can be difficult to isolate, UGS wells are subject to cyclic stresses of injection and production as gas is stored during times of
peak supply for use during times of peak demand.
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Uncertainties Associated with Trapping Mechanism of Burgan Reserves in the Bahrah Area, Kuwait
Authors A.M. Manowar Ahmed, S.S. Thakur and H. Al OwaihanThe Bahrah area is located on the Kuwait Arch between the giant Burgan field to the south and the Sabiriyah field to the north.
An indication of oil was noticed in BH-01, the very first exploration well drilled in Kuwait as early as 1936, but exploration
and delineation of Bahrah reserves progressed at a slow pace due to the complexity in structural setting, minor oil columns,
widely varying contacts, reservoir qualities and uncertainties associated with seismic mapping.
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The Human Factors Assessment and Classification System (HFACS) for the Oil & Gas Industry
By A.L. AasHuman error is cited as a contributing factor in the
majority (up to 80%) of industrial accidents and incidents.
The Human Factors Assessment and Classification System
(HFACS) was adapted for use in the Oil & Gas (O&G)
industry to provide a common framework to
systematically classify accident contributing factors.
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Quantifying the Value of Surveillance and Developing an Integrated Surveillance Plan for the Greater Burgan Field, Kuwait
Authors S.F. Desai, H. Al-Ajmi, R.S. Prasad and N.H. GaziThe Greater Burgan field is the second largest field in the world. With more wells being drilled the need for
surveillance has increased to monitor the massive reservoir, depletion manner, remaining potential and pressure
support. Processes to manage and interpret acquired data need to be established. Modern techniques applied on
acquired data to detect deviations from expectation and taking prompt corrective actions need to be quantified to
assess the value of information. This paper describes the approach towards development of an integrated
reservoir surveillance plan for the field.
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Complex Seismic Morphology on the Slope of NW Australia: Successive Episodes of Fossil Pockmarks in the Lower Tertiary
By P. ImbertThe Tertiary slope deposits of the Australian NW shelf show a complex imbrications of apparently erosional surfaces. Observed in 3D,
these surfaces appear as essentially made up of coalescent craters. This morphology indicates that they do no correspond to canyons or
channels as could be suggested by cross-sectional views only.
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Automatic Calibration of Real-Time Computer Models in Intelligent Drilling Control Systems - Results From a North Sea Field Trial
Authors H.P. Lohne, J.E. Gravdal, E.W. Dvergsnes, G. Nygaard and E.H. VefringMany real-time decision support systems for drilling operations, or advanced drilling control systems, are based on computer
models calculating wellbore pressure and mechanical forces on the drillstring. Closed loop control systems, for example for
Managed Pressure Drilling, or advanced offshore or onshore decision support systems are examples of systems that may
involve such real-time calculations. To obtain a high degree of accuracy in these calculations it is crucial that all parameters
describing the system are as correct as possible. Uncertain model parameters may be tuned against measurements. Both
surface measurements, like standpipe pressure, hook load and torque, and downhole pressure from Measurement While
Drilling tool may be used.
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Controlled Freeze ZoneTM Technology for Enabling Processing of High CO2 and H2S Gas Reserves
Authors J.A. Valencia, P.S. Northrop and C.J. MartControlled Freeze Zone™ is a technology for the single step separation of CO2 and H2S from natural gas. The economic
commercialization of natural gas fields with high CO2 and H2S content in an environmentally sound fashion is enabled by the
Controlled Freeze ZoneTM technology since it greatly facilitates the geosequestration of CO2 and other acid gases. Developed
by ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company, CFZTM is being brought to commercial-readiness in a commercial
demonstration plant being built in Wyoming, USA.
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An Experimental Investigation into the Influence of Diffusion and Dispersion on Heavy Oil Recovery by VAPEX
Authors A. Alkindi, Y. Al-Wahaibi and A. MuggeridgeThis paper investigates the role of convective dispersion on oil recovery by VAPEX using an analogue fluid system of
ethanol and glycerol in well-characterized glass bead packs. Laboratory studies of VAPEX in porous media result in
significantly high production rates than predicted either by analytic models derived from Hele-Shaw experiments or
numerical simulations.
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Implementing a New Single Trip Multi Zone Frac Packing System with Integral Zone Isolation and Selective Production Capabilities
Authors D.J. Walker, E. Delattre, J.M. Landry, C. Hansen and C. LiThe Frac Pack completion of multiple zones in a single wellbore can be a complex and expensive operation. Effectively
performing Frac Pack treatments while still providing 100% zone selectivity can be critical to the mechanical and commercial
success of the well. Conventional techniques involve completing each zone separately requiring a minimum of 2 trips per zone
to perforate and install the Frac pack equipment.. Depending on the number of zones and well depth, the multiple trips
required to run the completion equipment in and out of the well can account for 25 to over 60% of the time required to
complete the well.
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Improved Management of a Fractured Carbonate Reservoir using a Smart Fields Approach
Authors M.H.K. Maskeri, F. Marketz, I.S.S. Sinani, G. Carrasquel, J.S. Saluja, M. Darke, R.M.B. Moosa and K. MuellerThis paper presents the results of a Smart Fields approach for improved well and reservoir management
(WRM) in a field in Northern Oman that is produced from an oil rim in the fractures by gas-oil-gravity drainage
(GOGD). Oil contained in the rock matrix drains into fractures forming a thin oil rim which is bounded by an overlain
fracture network filled with gas and an underlain active aquifer. Wells have been placed at final rim position just
above the aquifer and produce from the fracture oil rim.
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Offline Bottomhole Assembly Preparation Saves Time and Improves Safety Offshore Australia
Authors E. Abrahamsen, R. Degasperis and M. BillingtonThe value of offline assembly of downhole equipment to save rig time has been understood for many years and is practiced
worldwide. However many bottomhole assemblies (BHA) and odd tool sizes still require extensive time consuming
manipulation and the use of manual tongs on the rig floor, resulting in lost time and added operational cost. This is because
the individual BHA tools often require manual handling due to odd shapes, sizes and weights, and very few drilling rigs have
iron roughnecks available that are capable of making up or breaking out these tools.
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Direct Modeling of Reservoirs Through Forward Process-Based Models: Can We Get There?
More LessLong dismissed as impossible, constructing reservoir models
by modeling the fundamental processes that formed them
should soon become a reality.
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Development and Application of a BHA Vibrations Model
Authors J.R. Bailey, E.A.O. Biediger, S. Sundararaman, A.D. Carson, W.C. Elks and F.E. DupriestA dynamic model of a drilling bottomhole assembly (BHA) has been developed using a lumped parameter, frequencydomain
approach. The model is used within the operator's workflow to redesign assemblies to improve lateral stability,
reduce tool damage, and mitigate vibrationally induced bit and BHA dysfunctions. This paper describes the model and the
results of an eight well study conducted to validate its usefulness in predicting vibrational behaviors in the field.
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Transforming Security into a Core Business Practice
Authors S. Simmons and R. JenneyIn oil and gas firms, security-related issues have historically been the concern of corporate/functional security departments
rather than operational units. However, as the global footprint of upstream oil and gas companies extends into widelydispersed
areas with elevated threat levels, the necessity of effective implementation of security practices has driven
ownership and implementation of security to the operations function level.
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Importance of Unconventional Oil Resourses in Shaping the Far East Energy Future
Authors P. Stark, K. Chew and P. JacksonThe Far East must fuel its growing economies while oil production has remained flat since 2000. With more than half of the
region’s conventional oil already depleted, industry hopes to increase liquid supplies through the development of
unconventional resources. Difficult to manage unconventional reservoirs, though, challenge the ability to transform even huge
in-place resources like extra-heavy oil and oil shales to supplies.
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Reconciling History Matching and Assessment of Uncertainty in Production Forecasts: A Study Combining Experimental Design, Proxy Models and Genetic Algorithms
Authors A. Castellini, A. Vahedi, U. Singh, R.S. Sawiris and T. RoachThe paper presents a method to tackle complex inverse problems where highly non-linear responses are involved. Geological
models are built within an experimental design framework and are characterized by an objective function that estimates the
quality of the history-match.
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Comparative Investigation of Thermal Processes for Marginal Bitumen Resources
Authors J. Wang, J. Bryan and A. KantzasWith the depletion of conventional oil resources, heavy oil and bitumen play an increasingly important role as the main
resources for crude oil. This is particularly true in Alberta since it has in excess of 400 x 109m3 of heavy oil and bitumen. In
Canada, most of heavy oil and bitumen resources are developed with thermal methods.
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Improvement of the Hearing Conservation Program
Authors A. Hadad, D. Cahyono, I.B. A. Putra, J. Susanto, B.U.D. Rianto and E.W. TjahjonoHigh noise level caused by various sources perceived by oil and gas company workers has been identified as one of
the hazard. Consequently, a Hearing Conservation Program (HCP) consist of workplace noise measurement, noise dose
calculation perceived by individual worker has to be properly planned and determined, Employees awareness of Noise,
Audiometri testing for early detection of Noise Induce Hearing Loss (NIHL) had been performing routinely by The Health
Department of TOTAL E&P INDONESIE.
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Office Ergonomics, An Effort to Reduce Msd Problem and Maintain Optimum Productivity
Authors E.S. Kuspradiyanto, P. Bida, D. Cahyono and M. MansyurRealizing that office works create significant problem related to muscular-skeletal among employee, TI has initiate Office
ergonomic training since July 2007.
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A Critical Review of Epidemiologic Evidence for Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders of Low Back
Authors E.S. Kuspradiyanto, P. Bida, M. Mansyur, F. Effendi and R. HerespatiagniMusculoskeletal disorders in particular low back pain, is one of the most common occupational health problems in Total E&P
Indonesie. Multiple factors including mechanical and psychosocial are among possible determinants of interest.
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3D Imaging of Reservoir Core at Multiple Scales: Correlations to Petrophysical Properties and Pore Scale Fluid Distributions
Authors A. Ghous, M.A. Knackstedt, C.H. Arns, A.P. Sheppard, M. Kumar, R.M. Sok, T.J. Senden, S. Latham, A.C. Jones, H. Averdunk and W.V. PinczewskiThe prediction of hydrocarbon recovery is related to both the detailed pore scale structure of core material and fluid
interfacial properties. An increased understanding of displacement efficiencies and overall recoveries requires an ability to
characterize the pore structure of reservoir core in 3D and to observe fluid distributions at the pore scale.
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Development of a Retrievable Single Trip Tubing Straddle Improves Success Rate on the North Slope of Alaska
By J.Y. JulianAt Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, non-rig tubing repairs have become a viable alternative to rig workovers (RWO's). They provide an
economic remediation for wells with production tubing by A annulus communication. Wireline-set retrievable straddles can
eliminate tubing communication at a significant cost savings. The advantage over a conventional RWO is that there is no need
to pull tubing, resulting in the well being returned to service faster.
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History & Analysis of Chrome Tubing Completions at Prudhoe Bay Alaska
Authors J.Y. Julian and R.S. RossbergDescription: 13-Chrome is replacing carbon steel tubing in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska to ensure that field life is maximized.
13-Chrome tubulars have replaced approximately 40% of the producing well tubulars since its introduction in the 1990's.
There have been several mechanisms for premature failure in the chrome, and these are identified in this paper. To date, 18
tubing straddles have been run to mitigate annular communication. A thorough analysis of the reason these straddles were run
has been completed and this paper will present the results.
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Applied Research Work on Density Log Responses in Thinly Laminated Bedded Sediments is Leading to a Better Understanding of Reservoir and Well Performance in West Africa
Authors E.J. Stockhausen and P. CondonThe application of joint industry and university research focused on quantifying density log responses from high angle and
horizontal wells drilled in thinly bedded sediments is providing the basis for an improved understanding of Cretaceous shallow
marine reservoirs in the Lower Congo Basin, West Africa.
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A Sand Management System for Mature Offshore Production Facilities
More LessExxonMobil subsidiary Esso Australia Pty Ltd has implemented a Sand Management System to minimise the impact of sand
to its operations in the Bass Strait. Some of these facilities have been in operation for more than 30 years and no downhole
sand control was installed during original drilling completions. Over time, with increased water production, sand production
has become more problematic.
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Smart Formation Testing—A Reliable Approach to Evaluate Reservoir Compartmentalization and Fluid Gradients
Authors U. Hahne, K.L. Ng, L. Zhou, M. Lallemand and J. PragtFormation testing, whether on wireline (WL) or logging while drilling (LWD), represents a challenging operation, which
requires pre-planning, incorporation of local best practices, and good communication between the operator and the services
company. Even considering the above practices, the success rate of acquiring representative pressure tests is limited, since
formation artifacts such as sanding, washouts, or supercharging when testing in very tight formations can lead to
misinterpretation.
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Top Of Line Pipeline Corrosion Management Through Innovative Subsea Facility Design
Authors B. Douglas, D. Pugh, C. Monahan and P. RussThe Kipper gas field (~0.7 Tcf gross) in the Gippsland Basin, Australia is being developed by subsidiaries of
ExxonMobil (32.5% & Operator), BHP Billiton (32.5%) and Santos (35%) utilising a subsea well and pipeline tieback.
The facilities design required close attention to the process, materials and corrosion design challenges
associated with handling water-saturated raw gas streams containing up to 12% CO2 and low levels of H2S.
These challenges have been met through an integrated approach to address top of line corrosion (TOLC) risks.
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New Perspective on Exploration Prospect Analysis: A Case Study on the Central Luconia Carbonates, Sarawak, East Malaysia
Authors W.M.Z.W. Embong, H. Mohamad and K. MansorMore than 70% of major gas discoveries in Malaysia are found within carbonate reservoirs of the Central Luconia
Province, offshore Sarawak. The carbonates occur in the form of platforms and pinnacles of Middle to Late
Miocene age encased in a coastal to shallow marine clastic succession. Despite the considerable historic
success, current exploration activity in the region is relatively low and 3D seismic coverage is limited to the
producing fields.
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Hammerless Union - The Safer Alternative
Authors P.B. Crawford and J. GrafThe hammerless union is the next generation of union type products targeted at eliminating injuries associated with hammer
union make-up. A guided hammer is connected to the union, and a few efficient 'sweet spot' strokes are all that is needed for
proper make-up or rig down.
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The World's First Offshore LNG Receiving Terminal
Authors L.B. Waters, B.D. Wesselink, B.D. Edwards, R. Elimov, G.L. Hurst, M.D. Jenkinson and S.D. VaughnThe world’s first offshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage and re-gasification terminal is a project by Adriatic
LNG, a joint venture between affiliates of Qatar Petroleum, ExxonMobil and Edison. Located in the Northern
Adriatic Sea, Italy, the terminal, a large gravity based structure (GBS) housing two 9% nickel steel LNG storage
tanks and a topsides re-gasification facility, is designed to deliver 8 billion standard cubic meters of gas per year
into the Italian gas grid via a 30 inch pipeline to shore. Receiving terminals are an integral part of the LNG value
chain with those offshore providing access to gas markets in locations where the coastline is fully developed or
inaccessible. This paper discusses key challenges and subsequent learnings gained from executing this unique,
international project encompassing a vast array of technical and government interfaces, several new technologies
and industry firsts.
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Seligi: Complex Modeling Case Study and Optimization of a Malay Basin Giant
Authors D.S. Frankel, M.A.Y. Abdullah, N.M. Hartshorne, Y.K. Thye, N.I. Kechut and E.A. RazakThis paper describes a two-year effort by ExxonMobil and PETRONAS to develop a simulation model of the complex Seligi
J-18/70, a major reservoir of this Malay Basin giant. This joint study demonstrated the successful collaboration between
ExxonMobil and PETRONAS to enhance the existing depletion plan and identify improved oil recovery opportunities. The
J-18/70 contains roughly 750 to 850 million stb of oil originally in place in this maturing offshore reservoir in the Malay
Basin comprising multiple interdependent closures with relatively thin oil columns and large gas caps. The reservoir
communicates with nine producing fields via a common regional aquifer encompassing an area of more than 7000 square
kilometers.
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EOR: The New Frontier in the Malay Basin Development
Authors S. Selamat, G.F. Teletzke, P.D. Patel, N. Darman and M.A. SuhaimiTapis is one of the largest oil fields in the Malay Basin with almost thirty years of production. It is also the oldest
pattern waterflood field in Malaysia. The field has undergone continuous implementation of improved oil recovery
(IOR) strategies that include major workover campaigns, step-out drilling, and infill drilling programs. Application of
IOR has increased the recoverable reserves and production capacity for economic operation of the field.
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NGH Chain: A New Gas Transportation Concept
Authors T. Kawasaki, K. Bando and Y. SuehiroIn general LNG chain is economically feasible for natural gas reserve with sizable volume over several Trillion Cubic
Feet (TCF) and long distant transportation projects. Feasibility studies reported so far have appeared that Natural Gas Hydrate
(NGH)chain (production, ocean transportation, and re-gasification) had economical advantage, particularly under a certain
condition with suitable size of gas reserve and transportation distance.
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Community Management Method (CMM) in Village Water Supply (VWS) Program
By R. DjatmikoSocio Economic Development (SED) team of TOTAL E&P INDONESIE applies Community Management Method (CMM)
for implementing sustainable village water supply projects.
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Mapping of Social Communities and Issues in the Industrial Context
By M.-A. Du LazTotal E&P Indonsie's activities are mostly located on the Indonesian part of the Borneo island - East Kalimantan province. The
operations are concentrated in the Mahakam delta, a mangrove area of about 1500 km2, that has approximatively 60 000
inhabitants and an intense fishing activity. With a yearly production of about 2600 MMscfd, TI is a major social and economic
actor in the region, and needs to map precisely its external stakeholders and their needs, in order to guarantee good relations
with its local communities neighbors, and therefore smooth operations.
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Mercury in SE Asia Produced Fluids – Holistic Approach to Managing Offshore Impacts
Authors S.M. Wilhelm, A.A.M. Isa and S. SafriMercury is a naturally occurring constituent of oil and gas. Mercury concentrations in produced fluids found in Asia
are typically higher than those found in the rest of the world. Experience with mercury in produced fluids has been
gained in the Gulf of Thailand, offshore Holland and Eastern Europe over the last 20 years.
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