First Full Field Application of Distance Separated Simultaneous Shooting to 3D OBC Survey Offshore Abu Dhabi, UAE

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shotaro Nakayama ◽  
Khalfan Al-Mansouri ◽  
Mark Allen Benson ◽  
Gary Mercado ◽  
Kamel Belaid
2002 ◽  
Vol 1804 (1) ◽  
pp. 134-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Adler ◽  
Leslie Rimmer ◽  
David Carpenter

The results of an application of Internet survey methods to a household travel diary project are described. The project included a full field application of an Internet-based household travel diary instrument in a split sample design with conventional telephone or mail administration. The effects of this type of administration on survey response and on survey data are described. The work described demonstrates how Internet-based travel diary instruments can be used to complement other, more traditional survey approaches. The Internet household travel diary instrument used included several features that take advantage of the computational power provided by modern servers and the graphical user interface provided by web browsers. Among these, the most important are detailed internal consistency checks that test the continuity and completeness of the activity and trip logs and interactive geocoding of trip ends. The response rates in the split sample conducted for the Las Cruces application indicate that providing an Internet option had a small positive effect. However, there are more pronounced effects on reported trip making—more trips reported in the Internet instrument—and on item nonresponse—lower rates with the Internet instrument. Overall, respondents who used the Internet instrument found it easy to use and appreciated having the option to complete the questionnaire at their convenience. There are clear areas for further research, but it is equally clear that Internet-based household diary surveys can provide an important, cost-effective complement to computer-assisted telephone interview and mail methods.


2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Said Meziani ◽  
Mohamed Sayed Ibrahem ◽  
Khalil Al-Hossani ◽  
Tarek Mohamed Matarid ◽  
Bader Saif Al Badi

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. Levallois ◽  
E. Bonnin ◽  
G. Joffroy
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2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
D.A.. A. Nichols ◽  
F.F.. F. Rosário ◽  
M.C.M.. C.M. Bezerra ◽  
S.E.. E. Gorringe ◽  
H.L.. L. Williams ◽  
...  

Abstract Over the last 15 years, much research and many field application studies have led to considerable improvement in our understanding of the formation and mitigation of calcium naphthenate deposits. In this field example, calcium naphthenates and stable emulsions are formed following mixing of fluids from different reservoir formations on a single FPSO. High TAN crudes containing low levels of ARN produce with low calcium formation waters whereas low TAN crudes are associated with high calcium formation waters. Mixing of these two systems has led to calcium naphthenate deposition and associated problems with its removal. This paper outlines the challenges in this complex deepwater subsea production system and the interpretation of the cause of the deposit. A series of laboratory tests using a specialised flow rig were conducted to illustrate the effects of mixing different fluids and identify those mixtures with the largest naphthenate potential. The work further illustrates the effect of bicarbonate ions on the system. Laboratory tests at low levels of bicarbonate (to prevent carbonate scaling at separator conditions) do not result in calcium naphthenate formation when mixing the high TAN crude with the current produced brine (moderate calcium). Naphthenates only formed when mixing with the high calcium brine. When bicarbonate is included at full field levels (in the presence of a scale inhibitor) significant calcium naphthenate formation is recorded with the lower calcium brines. The effect of CO2 within the produced fluids has also been evaluated. The paper describes how several variables contribute to the likelihood of calcium naphthenate deposition and presents results from several naphthenate formation and inhibition tests covering a range of fluid compositions and mixtures. Chemical qualification in the lab using the worst case fluid mixtures has been conducted to select a calcium naphthenate inhibitor for field deployment. Field trials demonstrate both the effectiveness of the treatments and also the qualification exercise conducted for this field. The results further indicate the complexity of accurately predicting a calcium naphthenate risk while illustrating that, even under challenging conditions, chemical inhibitors are effective in this system.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bondan Bernadi ◽  
Ihab Nabil Mohamed ◽  
Ahmed Mohamed Al Bairaq ◽  
Mariam Ahmed Al Hosani ◽  
Azer Abdullayev ◽  
...  

Abstract A comprehensive study of a giant onshore Abu Dhabi gas field using a next-generation commercial numerical simulator has been conducted. The objective was to identify the distribution and track the movement of the gas condensate in the reservoir, and to develop strategies to minimize the condensate drop-out and improve condensate recovery from the field. The field contains a large gas cap and an oil rim. We have identified the distribution of the gas condensate throughout the reservoir and were able to track its movement using the advanced fluid tracking option in the simulator. Once the gas condensate drop-out regions in the reservoir are identified, sensitivity runs with localized changes are carried out to improve the recovery from the reservoir. The strategies to mitigate drop-out include adding infill wells, drilling multi-lateral wells, reinjecting CO2 and dry gas into the reservoir, and hydraulic fracturing near the well bore. We were able to track the distribution of the condensate throughout the reservoir and identified key condensate drop-out regions. Adding infill wells improved the recovery of the condensate. Implementing multi-lateral wells also showed improved condensate recovery in the field. Hydraulic fracturing near the wellbore reduced condensate banking near the wellbore. Injecting dry gas improved the condensate recovery by a re-vaporization process where the liquid condensate is absorbed by dry gas. This paper discusses a comprehensive study on tracking the condensate distribution in a giant onshore field using a commercial simulator. The authors have performed a thorough investigation to identify an optimal condensate recovery strategy for the field, by comparing various recovery strategies using the full field reservoir simulation model.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sameer Punnapala ◽  
Dalia Salim Abdullah ◽  
Mark Grutters ◽  
Zaharia Cristea ◽  
Hossam El Din Mohamed El Naggar ◽  
...  

Abstract Asphaltene deposition is a notorious flow assurance problem faced by oil companies that causes production loss and large expenses for operators. The complex nature of asphaltenes and limited data available makes it challenging to develop a full field implementation strategy that is economically viable as well. Conducting asphaltene clean-up operations whenever wells get plugged up are the reactive approach to deal with asphaltene issues. However these approaches often result in prolonged well downtime, production losses and high well intervention costs. As part of proactive measures, chemical inhibitors were screened for formation squeeze and field trials conducted to assess their performance. Results from these trials helped to frame the full-field implementation strategy that is promising from a technical-economic standpoint. This paper describes the asphaltene mitigation journey of a major Abu Dhabi oil operator that resulted in multi-million dollar savings.


2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed El Mahdi ◽  
Mohammed Ramadan Ayoub ◽  
Samy Daif-Allah ◽  
Shahin Negahban ◽  
Jamal Nasir Bahamaish ◽  
...  

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