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  November 2008
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Nov-2008

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Production Technology

Optimizing surfactants to improve stimulation flowback in tight gas wells
L. Kalfayan, B. Haley and S. Weiss
Choices about fracturing fluid additives can affect production.

Flow assurance chemistry found effective at high watercuts
R. Alapati, J. Lee and D. Beard
Two field studies demonstrate that a new anti-agglomerate low-dosage hydrate inhibitor does not affect oil/water quality.

Electro-thermal pilot in the Athabasca oil sands: Theory versus performance
B. McGee
An energy-efficient process yields recovery factor of at least 75%.

Seawater pumps need the right materials for corrosion control
S. Morrow, J. Gutierrez and R. O’Donnell
Whether corrosion comes from galvanic effects or marine organisms, in flowing seawater or stagnant seawater pumping operations, matching the right materials and costs for the right application is paramount.

Features


  Developing a business case for subsea light well intervention
M. Hartley and T. Grose
It can be difficult to justify the cost of subsea intervention other than to enhance production. In the West of Shetland, BP established other sources of value for intervention.

Deepwater development off Brazil presents unique challenges
P. A. Fischer
Four fields with differing characteristics require a nimble and varied development plan. The challenges are being met with a combination of existing technologies, some of which are still uncommon, and the introduction of some truly new ones.

WDDM development expands power and hydraulic systems
M. Farouk and M. Gaber
Meeting the new needs of the deepwater Phase IV development required balancing the system’s multi-phase electrical differences.

FPR approach to wellbore strengthening eliminates lost circulation
E. van Oort, J. Friedheim, J. Lee, M. Sanders and T. Pierce
The alternate approach also lowers fracture initiation pressure.

New PDC bit designs continue to improve
M. Tran
While roller cone bit technology still continues to make advances in insert shape, carbide composition and hydraulics design.

Digital oil field brought from concept to development in a year
A. Sekulin, M. Henderson, B. Irani, B. Parker and M. Sternesky
A solution for improving production optimization through enhanced decision support proves its business value and reveals new information management opportunities.

Integrating business and technical workflows helps achieve asset-level production optimization
M. Szatny
Flexible production workflow automation is providing significant advantages for automation and enhancement of all production workflows.

Developing new evaluation tools and techniques for complex projects
K. Blott, T. Schroeder and D. Zmick
A Shell team creates a more inclusive approach to planning for unconventional hydrocarbons.

Breaking infrastructure constraints by accelerating project execution
S. Gupta
Project execution management can dramatically increase profits and accelerate cash flow for all participants in the infrastructure supply chain.

Not just women’s issues
E. Sprunt
An author from Chevron discusses how companies can help employees achieve a favorable work-life balance.

Columns


  Editorial comment
Perry A. Fischer, Editor
We knew better

What’s new in exploration
Arthur Berman, Contributing Editor
50 years of exploration in the Tarim Basin

Exploration discoveries
Arthur Berman, Contributing Editor
Drilling advances
Les Skinner, Contributing Editor
Bit technology

What’s new in production
David M. Cohen, Production Engineering Editor
A gas OPEC, or just hot air?

Oil and gas in the capitals
Jeff Moore, Contributing Editor, Asia-Pacific
E&P in Myanmar: Doing business in Southeast Asia’s pariah

News & Resources


  Deepwater Statistics
Alan Murray, Wood Mackenzie
Global deepwater creaming curve

World of Oil
Krista H. Kuhl
People in industry

Companies in the news

New products

Meetings and Events

Industry at a glance

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