ULTIMO AGGIORNAMENTO BANCA DATI: 13/09/2024 13:00:57
Abstract Worldwide partially hydrolyzed polyacrylamides (HPAM) are preferentially used for polymer-based enhanced oil recovery (EOR) processes, due to cost-competiveness. However in recent past several reports suggested that there are certain issues associated with treatment of produced water – post ...
Currently, the application of potassium chloride (KCl) as a temporary clay stabilizing additive in water-based drilling fluids is challenging in chloride-sensitive formations due to problems with wellbore stability and drilling fluid. Its use can also impose significant additional costs to drilling ...
Abstract Having a long-term plan to maximize economic recovery of hydrocarbons whilst delivering reserves today is at the core of sustainable development in EP Business Plan Priorities (especially reserves replacement ratio and growing the resource base).A typical hydrocarbon maturation funnel, which ...
Abstract This paper discusses two high-temperature-resistant polymers (Polymers A and B) that have been developed as thermally stable, dual-functional viscosifiers and fluid-loss additives. Polymer A was designed for monovalent brines, while Polymer B works for divalent brines. These polymers enable ...
Abstract The scope of work for this study is to implement lean management concepts while supervising contractor's hydrotesting activity in a NGL plant construction project and present the outcomes. The obtained results can be utilized as an indication that introduction of lean thinking into day-to-day ...
An individual's connection to their environment is evident in Southeastern Louisiana, as this area represents a major economic hub for the United States port, petroleum, and fishing industries. The location also exposes the population to both natural and technological disasters that impact life on many ...
Injection of low salinity water in some crude-rock systems may provide substantial improved oil recovery. However, the mechanisms are not fully understood. There is not much understanding of what type of crudes or what type of rocks lead to improved oil recovery from low salinity water injection. In ...
Abstract The goal of this work is to design and evaluate an effective blend of energizing chemicals that can be injected into shale (black oil or critical fluid) reservoirs to enhance hydrocarbon recovery. The blend can be implemented as the pre-pad fluid ahead of hydraulic fracturing fluid or as a ...
Abstract In this paper, the focus is on the changes happening in the oil industry and the evolution of new tools and technologies transferred from other fields aiming to make the industry, more efficient and more acceptable to the consumer base. The discussion about the changing trends in petroleum ...
Abstract Kuwait has been drilling and producing from the deep, sour Jurassic reservoirs during the past 30 years. Drilling high angle wells / horizontal wells can provide a means to intersect possible oil bearing fractures besides extending the drain hole length for increasing productivity. The wells ...
Abstract Based on a review of the leadership literature and personal observations, the author proposes a new leadership model for engineering managers (EM) in today's petroleum industry. This model consists of five essential leadership attributes. They are technical leadership, task leadership, relational ...
Abstract Product stewardship has developed progressively into a social license to operate expectation from consumers and businesses alike in today's chemical industry. This trend has been reinforced by governing authorities with the introduction of increasing number and complexity of chemical regulations ...
Abstract SK-2 Well is the main hole of China Continental Scientific Drilling Project in Songliao Basin, which was designed to penetrate through Cretaceous strata and recover a nearly complete Cretaceous terrestrial sedimentary record. Continuous coring was conducted from 2840m to 4542.24m in 311.2mm ...
Abstract This research paper discusses about the evaluation of carboxymethyl starch-grafted-polyacrylamidecoplymer as a potential drilling mud additive for the drilling of reactive shale formations. The graft copolymer was synthesized via carboxymethylation and free polymerization technique and it ...
Abstract We present first-time ever implementation of an innovative biomonitoring technology (High-Frequency Non-Invasive Valvometry) on an offshore oil producing platform located in the Arabian Gulf (TOTAL Abu Al Bukhoosh - UAE). This technology is unique; it is a tool allowing continuous in situ ...
Abstract A great number of Middle East fields have too harsh reservoir conditions (high temperature, high salinity) for conventional EOR polymers used as mobility control agents. Traditional synthetic polymers such as partially hydrolyzed polyacrylamide (HPAM) are not thermally stable. At temperatures ...
AbstractObjective/ Scope A commitment to continuous improvement lies at the heart of Dolphin Energy's business and the company places much responsibility on its employees to maintain this commitment at all times. The launch of the company's cost optimization program, The CORE Project (TCP), in February ...
Abstract As petroleum projects becomes more international, there is more need for the petroleum professional to communicate across cultural boundaries. Intercultural competency on the part of the petroleum professional begins with an awareness of three types of cultures at work in the workplace: national, ...
Abstract High pH saturated brine can cause formation damage to sandstone formation following well completion operations. Hence, it becomes vital to evaluate the potential effectiveness of completion fluids prior to the actual cost and risk of implementation. Permeability reduction of 12-31 % was observed ...
Abstract This SPE paper describes ZADCO's reasoning foropting to utilisethe TCC RotoMill® as the proprietary technology at the core of ESNAAD-TWMA's integrated drilling waste management services on the four UZ750k artificial islands in Abu Dhabi. It outlinesthe basis for this conclusion after examining ...