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MAY 2001

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Evaluating the uncertainty of 3-D geologic reservoir models

A. Sharif and Dr. A. MacDonald
Workflow used to characterize/ analyze complex-setting, 3-D reservoir model is described, primarily investigating formation flow and production behavior
Integrating technology for improved reservoir characterization

G. Markowitz, R. D. Mann, G. R. Kear, S. S. Haddad and D. O. Gillis
Article shows results of integrating technologies such as borehole seismic, micro-resistivity imaging, EWT and 3-D visualization for salt dome modeling
Using gas chimneys as an exploration tool

F. Aminzadeh, P. de Groot, T. Berge and G. Valenti
Part 1 - Concepts and procedures for interpreting data, including principles of attribute extraction, neural networks and chimney identification

Features

AAPG focuses on dynamic era for E&P

What's scheduled for the technical program/ exhibits and other events at the annual American Association of Petroleum Geologists, Denver, June 3-6
Advances in MWD and formation evaluation for 2001

D. P. Murphy
How recent advances, especially data acquisition while drilling, are improving quantity/ quality of formation data, cutting costs and increasing efficiency
Fast tracking for the future

M. V. Murray
Marathon's Irish Sea project shows how to accelerate award-to-completion time
Managing knowledge as a company asset

D. Holland and B. Toelle
Example illustrates how a company can/ must use what it knows to its advantage
Natural Gas: Tight Formation Stimulation

S. L. Wolhart, S. Berumen, L. Cippola, C. A. Barton and P. T. Branagan
Optimizing low-permeability gas-field fracturing jobs: Part 4 - Hydraulic fracture mapping, fracture engineering and geomechanical modeling in a northeast Mexico tight gas field have very broad application
Revamped Canadian event showcases evolving technology

With a new focus and name, GO EXPO 2001 will be held in conjunction with the Canadian International Petroleum Conference in Calgary, June 12 - 14
Subsea ESPs gain acceptance via advancing technology

G. Anderson, G. Harris and J. Pursell
More electrical submersible systems are being installed in subsea facilities with remote tie-backs, and in difficult environments, as reliability increases
Well control during well intervention

A. Sas-Jaworsky II
Part 3 - How to implement CT-conveyed well control within existing tubulars to conduct intervention operations with minimal induced formation damage

Columns

Editorial comment

Thomas R. Wright, Jr., Publisher
BP's dilemma with its “green" approach; Putting “acquisitions" in perspective
International

Kurt S. Abraham, Managing/International Editor
Activity in Angola, Indonesia, South Pacific; Rat news you can use, maybe
International Politics

William Garland, Contributing Editor
Bush backs off on ANWR, but industry has important information to offer
What's happening in drilling

Robert E. Snyder, Editor
Offshore newbuilding winds down; Drilling's up significantly in Texas this year
What's happening in exploration

Perry A. Fischer, Engineering Editor
Nominations for the Ig-Nobel Prizes; AGI comments on geology and evolution
What's happening in production

Perry A. Fischer, Engineering Editor
Big projects in Qatar and Karachaganak; DOE reservoir life-extension program
What's happening offshore

Robert E. Snyder, Editor
Highlights of the National Ocean Industries Association's annual meeting

News & Resources

Companies in the news

May 2001 Vol. 222 No. 5  Company News  R&M Energy acquired Campbell Industries Ltd., of Edmonton, Canada. The Sea Wolf Drilling Ltd. joint venture
Industry at a glance

May 2001 Vol. 222 No. 5  Industry Stats     International
Looking ahead

May 2001 Vol. 222 No. 5  Looking Ahead  Exploration interest rises in GOM. In the recent Federal OCS lease sale, U.S. operators placed about 60% more bids for oil and
Oil country hot line

May 2001 Vol. 222 No. 5  Hot Line  OPECs cutback affects price, concessions After OPEC slashed production by another 1 million bopd at its March mee
People in industry

May 2001 Vol. 222 No. 5  People  Apache Corp. promoted James L. House to general manager and managing director of Khalda Petroleum Corp. David R.

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About the Petroleum Technology Digest

Case studies for Independent Producers
Designing a water shut-off treatment for fractured, multi-layered sandstone

Leo A. Giangiacomo
Thorough research and design increased the probability that a gel-polymer water shut-off treatment of a Tensleep producer at Teapot Dome would be successful.
Hydrochloric/phosphonic acid combination improves well performance

Richard Russell
St. James Oil Corp. used a combination hydrochloric/ phosphonic acid stimulation treatment in four wells in the Los Angeles Downtown oil field to improve well performance and inhibit calcium carbonate scaling.
PC-based simulation optimizes horizontal well development plan

Jim Buchwalter, Greg Hazlett, Paul McDonald, and Charles Sharp
Pioneer Natural Resources, with support from Gemini Solutions, Inc., used quick-turnaround, PC-based reservoir simulation to evaluate infill horizontal development in the tight gas Edward formation in Pawnee field, Bee County, Texas.
Petroleum Technology Digest

Seven-page feature by World Oil and PTTC presents four case-history review of recent, successfully applied, field and/or production enhancing technologies
Using a new biological option to repair polymer-induced formation damage

Scott Bailey
Treatments with biological stimulation fluids effectively repaired reservoir damage caused by polymer fluids in two wells.

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