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SEPTEMBER 1998

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3-D visualization, automation speed interpretation workflow

R. Gras, H. Cox and R. Sagert
Emerging technologies such as time-lapse 3-D (4-D) and multidisciplinary E&P software call for integration by geophysical workstation
4-D seismic simulation of a complex turbidite sand

Wei He, R. N. Anderson, G. Guerin, A. Boulanger and U. Mello
Time-lapse seismic, well logs, static/ dynamic production data, reservoir and fluid-flow simulation are combined to analyze drainage patterns
A multisurvey 3-D prestack depth migration case history

B. Henry, A. Strachan, I. F. Jones, M. Gainski and J. Kommedal
Case history from a multi-survey project in the UK North Sea shows how overlapping surveys with different geometries were successfully merged
Fast track to success — an integrated approach

W. Ritchie
How a technical partner and a West Africa operator applied an integrated exploration program, from seismic acquisition to multiwell drilling
Interpretation of thin beds using stratal surfaces

B. A. Hardage and R. L. Remington
Gulf of Mexico case history shows how extrapolating between two well-defined seismic surfaces can reveal important reservoir details

Features

Continuous gas lift performance analysis

A. R. Almeida and I. Slobodcicov
Petrobras researchers overview the in-house developed simulator which analyzes downhole valve performance and identifies problem sources
Harding field: A North Sea success story

W. McLellan, S. Hough, M. Ferguson and G. McKay
Part 6 - Five completion scenarios are illustrated and discussed to show options designed to handle the field's highly unconsolidated reservoirs
Horizontal, underbalanced wells yield high rates in Colombia

S. C. Cooper and R. L. Cuthbertson
Technical description of how a U.S. independent planned and drilled the country's first two horizontal wells using underbalance techniques
Multi-functional solid lubricant reduces friction/ prevents mud loss

J. Alleman, B. Owen, F. Cornay and D. J. Weintritt
Description of composition/ applications of resilient graphitic carbon (RGC) as a mud additive shows the new system's several advantages
Unless stopped, the global warming movement could cause economic disaster

Interview with Malcolm Wallop
In a dialogue with World Oil, the former U.S. Senator points out fallacies and potential crippling restrictions if the Kyoto Protocol is mishandled

Columns

Editorial Comment

Thomas R. Wright, Jr., Editorial Director
News on oil prices, mostly bad; Billy Bob comments on the BP-Amoco merger
Comment

R. W. Scott
Information you might find useful on a variety of "timely" topics
International

Kurt S. Abraham, International Editor
Companies face the challenge of balancing age groups in the workforce
Oil and gas in Washington

Charles D. Matthews, Contributing Editor
New energy secretary faces big job; Oil royalty calculation still in dispute
What's happening in drilling

J. John Grow, Engineering Editor
Progress on Halliburton/ Shell's JV on developing expandable casing
What's happening in exploration

Perry A. Fischer, Engineering Editor
Mere megabytes don't cut it any more; How to preserve that seismic data
What's happening in production

Robert E. Snyder, Editor
Phillips' Ekofisk redevelopment; Expandable sand screen; API Y2K survey
What's happening offshore

Robert E. Snyder, Editor
Anadarko claims sub-salt discovery; Global's SCORE shows drilling decline

News & Resources

Companies in the news
Industry at a glance

September 1998 Vol. 219 No. 9  Industry Stats  International Geophysical Activity
Looking ahead
Oil country hot line
People in industry

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