The collective problem of waste disposal is now a landfill crisis exasperated by current limitations imposed on exporting waste, for which organic waste is a major driver, combined with high gas prices (heating costs) and electricity. This project offers flexible, modular, and sc [....] » Read More
Despite exceptional profitability in recent years, the Oil & Gas (O&G) industry is facing several challenges that threaten its viability in the face of an increasing share of available investment capital flowing to renewables and other sectors, and a much more uncertain [....] » Read More
The Atlantic Margin, stretching from the Arctic to the South Atlantic, has emerged as one of the most prospective frontier and emerging exploration zones globally. Spanning offshore basins in North America, South America, Europe, and Africa, this margin has seen transformative di [....] » Read More
Zonal isolation seeks to segregate undesirable intervals by preventing the fluids such as water, oil or gas in one zone from mixing with fluids from another zone. It creates the necessary compartmentalization to allow flow control devices to control the zones independently or com [....] » Read More
The Diesel Hydro Processing Unit at HPCL Mumbai Refinery was successfully revamped to incorporate DuPont™ IsoTherming® Clean Fuel Technology, converting it into India’s first Diesel IsoTherming® Unit (DIU). This strategic transformation was aimed at producing [....] » Read More
As global energy companies strive to meet production targets while advancing environmental and social goals, the need for cost-optimized, locally adapted sustainability strategies has never been more critical. In emerging markets like Colombia, these challenges are amplified by r [....] » Read More
In the realm of custody transfer measurement, the traditional reliance on weigh scales for determining truck loading mass poses considerable challenges. One of the primary concerns is the heightened safety risk associated with maneuvering trucks within facility confines, which ca [....] » Read More
The Diesel Hydrotreater Unit (DHT) plays a crucial role in producing high-quality diesel by removing impurities and improving feedstock properties. As sustainability and cost-effectiveness become priorities, refineries are actively exploring strategies to enhance energy efficienc [....] » Read More
Carbonate reservoirs, which account for a substantial portion of global hydrocarbon resources, often require acid stimulation to enhance permeability and improve Well productivity. Conventional acidizing treatments typically involve the use of hydrochloric acid (HCl) to dissolve [....] » Read More
Objectives/Scope: This paper presents a strategic, environmentally conscious response to a critical leak in the light naphtha cooler (101E1002) within the NSU/NHT/CCR unit at HPCL Mumbai Refinery. The incident posed significant risks not only to operational continuity but [....] » Read More
With regards to improving recovery, displacement of oil from naturally fractured carbonate reservoirs faces several challenges. High heterogeneity throughout the geological structure and complex fluid flow behavior between the fractures and matrix hinders efficient recovery. In t [....] » Read More
Globally, billions of barrels of heavy oil remain trapped in reservoirs due to the limitations of recovery techniques for legacy wells. While thermal methods like SAGD, CSS, and steam drive have revolutionized enhanced oil recovery (EOR) in thermally cased and cemented wells, tho [....] » Read More
As the global push for sustainable energy intensifies, biofuels are emerging as a compelling alternative to fossil fuels, particularly for decarbonizing sectors like transportation. Among these, algae biofuel stands out, as a potential new energy source able to transform combusti [....] » Read More
Rural communities can significantly benefit from biogas plants as sustainable solutions for waste management and local energy generation. The Micro4Biogas project, a collaboration between Universitat Politecnica de Valencia (UPV) and the municipality of Aras de los Olmos, investi [....] » Read More
Objective: This paper provides a design guideline on determining an optimum transfer line size over the life of field with assumed length and flowrates / water cuts. Further, the purpose is also to establish mitigations required to overcome any bottleneck. Achieving opt [....] » Read More
Objectives/Scope: Minimizing greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions has become a critical priority in global efforts to mitigate climate change. In response, oil and gas industry designers are integrating emission-reduction strategies into facility designs, notably by replacing continu [....] » Read More
The paper introduces a novel method for calculating salt content in GOSPs based on a salt balance approach and advanced data processing techniques. The invention utilizes data collected from existing sensors and instrumentation in the GOSP to determine the salt content in the pro [....] » Read More
This paper presents a study on water shutoff in carbonate reservoirs to enhance hydrocarbon recovery and mitigate excessive water production. With increasing water cut in the ageing fields of the Western Offshore, sustaining hydrocarbon production has become a critical challenge. [....] » Read More
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) is a pioneer in manufacturing and marketing of specialty solvents for various applications all over the country. For the 1st time in the history of Indian Refining sector, BPCL Mumbai Refinery (MR) achieved a ground-breaking milestone b [....] » Read More
Sand production in oil and gas wells leads to equipment erosion, increased maintenance costs, and production inefficiencies. Traditional sand control methods are reactive, resulting in unplanned shutdowns and high intervention frequency. This study leverages machine learning (ML) [....] » Read More
Introduction: Welding demand in offshore and marine applications is increased with the increasing in oil and gas activities as well as increasing in the marine transportation and industrial applications. Applications of underwater welding well be increased in Kuwait in the c [....] » Read More
The speech will highlight the critical role of Oil & Gas companies in supporting energy transition objectives while maintaining operational excellence. It underscores Mansarovar Energy Colombia’s contributions to sustainable energy production, cost optimization, and env [....] » Read More
Heavy metal pollution in coastal and marine environments is becoming a serious threat to marine ecosystems. In Iran, the Caspian Sea in the north and the Persian Gulf in the south are the habitats of many plant and aquatic animal species whose biological safety is at risk due to [....] » Read More
In the oil and gas industry, maintaining the highest standards of quality control is critical for ensuring product integrity, operational efficiency, and environmental compliance. This presentation delves into the application of advanced analytical techniques, including gas chrom [....] » Read More
Accurate analysis of the PVT data will enhance the effective management of reservoirs, determine the quantity and the quality of produced fluids and assure correct design of surface facilities. So, the PVT data from the laboratory must be checked for accuracy, consistency, and va [....] » Read More
The main objective of this study is to estimate which type of clay minerals that more effect on electrical Parameters of Reservoir such as resistivity, saturation exponent, cementation and wettability using Petro typing approach Global Hydraulic Elements (GHE) in Sirte Basin Liby [....] » Read More
The utilization of solidified gas technology based on hydrates exhibits considerable promise for carbon capture, storage, and natural gas transportation applications. The pivotal factor impeding the industrial implementation of hydrates lies in the need for efficient and non-foam [....] » Read More
Objectives/Scope: This paper addresses the operational challenges associated with hydraulic power units (HPUs) in offshore gas facilities, focusing on their ability to deliver consistent, clean hydraulic oil for the reliable actuation of Christmas trees and high-integrity [....] » Read More
Even though the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Church is acknowledged in the preservation patches of forest in the highlands, the church's role in conserving the Dry Afromontane ecosystem is not well documented. This study estimate and map carbon stock under three future land-us [....] » Read More
Heat transfer fluid (HTF) is one of the important utilities in any chemical/LNG/Gas processing plant. HTF gets heated in fired equipment’s and passes through number of reboilers to provide required heat duty. However, in number of cases, it is difficult to maintain the qual [....] » Read More
Brownfield projects execution, especially in hydrocarbon facilities, are always faced with many challenges like limitations in existing plant capacity, space layout constrains, underground obstruction or process parameters. In addition, construction in live plants comes with its [....] » Read More
Objectives/Scope: Facility commissioning is a critical phase in the lifecycle of a new plant, requiring meticulous attention to detail to ensure smooth startup, efficient operations, and minimal downtime. Traditional commissioning approaches often result in delays, cost overru [....] » Read More
The Gargaf-Atshan Arch, located in Western Libya, is a significant structural feature that separates the Ghadamis and Murzuq Basins. A Virtual Field Trip Guide is being developed to highlight key outcrop sections along this Arch and serve as a teaching tool, demonstrating the dyn [....] » Read More
In the current era of energy optimization and performance enhancement across all industries, Refiners are always challenged to exploit the maximum out of the installed equipment capacities. The limitations of equipment become more prominent in most of the revamp facilities as the [....] » Read More
Mangrove ecosystems along Saudi Arabia’s coasts face significant restoration challenges due to environmental stressors, particularly crude oil contamination. This study proposes a novel strategy to enhance mangrove reforestation and bioremediation efforts through the develo [....] » Read More
Produced water is a major by-product of oil production that contains residual oil and suspended solids, requiring effective treatment to meet stringent standards whether for reinjection or discharge to the environment. Depth filtration – a typical polishing step that remove [....] » Read More
Objectives/Scope: While Cement Quality Parameters (CQP) are the foundation of cement evaluation, field evidence indicates it cannot standalone guarantee zonal isolation. This paper challenges industry’s over-reliance on CQP by demonstrating how optimal field results freque [....] » Read More
Barrier qualification and leak source identification are pivotal in categorizing wells’ risk and selecting the appropriate remedial actions. The presence of multiple leakage points can often complicate sustainable annulus pressure (SAP) investigation processes, extend their [....] » Read More
Wafra Joint Operations (WJO) is the operator for exploration & production of hydrocarbon resources from the onshore partitioned zone located between Saudi Arabia & Kuwait on behalf of Kuwait Gulf Oil Company & Saudi Arabian Chevron. Some of the wells in this area are [....] » Read More
Flare systems are a critical component of oil and gas operations, and are essential for both regulatory compliance and maintaining operational reliability. A key aspect of these systems is the purging process, which is used to sustain positive pressure and prevent oxygen ingress. [....] » Read More
The competitive adsorption between shale oil and CO2 in kerogen is of great significance for CO2 enhanced oil recovery (CO2-EOR) and CO2 storage. In this paper, molecular dynamics (MD) method is used to construct dry kerogen model, and grand canonical Monte Carlo (GCMC) method is [....] » Read More
This paper presents the implementation of a real-time Integrated Monitoring System (IMS) for oil and gas lifting operations at PT Pertamina EP (PEP), Indonesia's leading oil and gas company. The total number of the custody metering systems involved in the oil and gas lifting [....] » Read More
Objectives/Scope: Throughout last two decades petroleum drilling industry started shifting from being roller-cone bits dependent to polycrystalline diamond compacts (PDC) bits dependent. Since then, all drill bits manufacturers in the market directed the R&D towards enhancin [....] » Read More
Objectives/Scope: To improve well's productivity / injectivity by using an innovative pin-point stimulation technique to enlarge the well bore drainage area. This is accomplished by creating a multiple long and oriented laterals in the formation at pre-defined locations with [....] » Read More
Hydraulic fracture stimulation practice has proved to be a success to create highly conductive channels in the formations having very low permeability values as well as improving well hydrocarbon recovery across the united State and Europe for decades. This technology became an e [....] » Read More
The Rio Del Rey (RDR) is a coastal sedimentary basin located at the eastern edge of the Benue Trough contributing to 90% of petroleum production in Cameroon. It has a complex structural deformation and faulting system, making the maximum recovering of hydrocarbon from a given res [....] » Read More
For the last three decades the conventional exploration for oil and gas has mostly engaged with sedimentary columns associated with rock-salt basins build up. The Gulf of Mexico’s subsalt exploration success was an intriguing endeavor for opening new plays in South Ame [....] » Read More
Heat exchangers are foundational devices used in many industries. Biological, organic, or inorganic matter in the cooling water stream may collect and adhere to heat exchange surface thus diminishing heat transfer or disrupting water flow. These foul formations may render exchang [....] » Read More
The green hydrogen is becoming an important pathway in decarbonizing oil refineries. First, it is important to define that green hydrogen is produced by use excess renewable electricity from solar PV, on- shore, and off-shore wind sources to power the electrolysis of water. Refin [....] » Read More
Synthetik has developed a 3D subsurface image reconstruction approach that leverages a combination of physics-based modelling and machine learning to identify complex subsurface features while optimizing hardware requirements. This approach involves simulating acoustic pressure w [....] » Read More
Nations worldwide are on a mission to decarbonize. Higher carbon pricing is now certain for any upstream project, which raises serious questions for investors. Carbon charges will transform the hydrocarbon sectors, affecting asset values and project economics. Therefore, upstream [....] » Read More
Safe drilling operation is contingent on the mud weight tolerance to the permissible drilling window. Usually, the drilling window is dictated by the difference between the fracture pressure and the subsurface formation pressure. Pore Pressure Prediction (PPP) is the foundation o [....] » Read More
If you manage environmental issues for your industry, it's not a matter of if, but when you will be faced with risk communication challenges. Planning to meet these challenges means more than preparing for emergencies and dealing with contentious issues. With public trust on [....] » Read More
If you manage environmental issues for your industry, it's not a matter of if, but when you will be faced with risk communication challenges. Planning to meet these challenges means more than preparing for emergencies and dealing with contentious issues. With public trust on [....] » Read More
This study explores enhanced oil recovery (EOR) methods aimed at addressing production decline and improving injection efficiency in Lithuania's Gargzdai hydrocarbon reservoirs. These reservoirs, characterized by an oil-wet nature, suffer from limited water-flooding efficienc [....] » Read More
ZnO/TiO2 anchored on a reduced graphene oxide (rGO) ternary nanocomposite heterojunction was synthesized via the multi-step method including hydrothermal, solvothermal and sol–gel methods. XRD, Raman, FESEM, EDX, Dot Mapping EDS, BET, FTIR, UV-VIS, TGA, and E [....] » Read More
Vietnam has abundant reserves of various types of coal. Coal in Vietnam concentrated mainly in the Quang Ninh province. Quang Ninh coal sample is anthracite. Thai Nguyen coal sample is bituminous coal. Lang Son coal sample is brown coal. Thanh Hoa coal sample is brown coal. Ha Ti [....] » Read More
Vietnam is a tropical country in Southeast of Asian. The potentials of geothermal, solar and wind energies in Vietnam are large. This paper reports the potential and using situation of geothermal, solar and wind energies in Vietnam. The first part of this paper reports a potentia [....] » Read More
Hydroelectric energy in Colombia represents more than 70% of the country's total energy production. Climatic phenomena such as El Niño and La Niña have a significant impact on the energy sustainability of the country, located in the equatorial zone. These phenom [....] » Read More
Sudden pump stoppages in oil and gas pipeline systems pose significant operational challenges, leading to pressure surges, cavitation, gas release, and transient instabilities. These events can cause mechanical failures, reduced operational efficiency, and safety risks, particula [....] » Read More
The Taib's Direct Synthesis Technique TDS offers a direct approach to interpreting transient well pressure tests without the need for type curve matching. This method utilizes log-log plots of pressure and pressure derivative against time to estimate crucial reservoir paramet [....] » Read More
Objective/Scope: Liner Inflow testing ensures pressure containment throughout well life cycle as part of secondary barrier envelope. This paper aims to re-evaluate the current methodology used for Inflow Test interpretation by analyzing the underlying equations and introducing a [....] » Read More
This study is devoted to the evaluation of the efficiency of using composite compositions of biologically active polymeric forms of humic acid and carbonised rice husk (biochar, biochar) in the processes of oil-contaminated soil remediation. High-quality sorbent of plant origin b [....] » Read More
The production of waste plastics is very important in Côte d’Ivoire. The city of Abidjan alone produces 280 tons per day. Only 10 % of these wastes are collected to be recycled. The remaining wastes are abandoned in landfills and everywhere. These waste plastics are n [....] » Read More
Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) techniques, such as foam flooding, are crucial for maximizing hydrocarbon production from mature reservoirs. Foam stability and rheological behavior are critical factors influencing foam mobility and oil displacement efficiency in porous media. This st [....] » Read More
One of the common methods for well stimulation in low-permeability reservoirs include hydraulic or acid fracturing. In these methods, fluid is injected into the well at a pressure higher than the formation's fracture pressure, causing fractures in the reservoir rock and incre [....] » Read More
Title : Mature field evaluation and redevelopment case histories and lessons
Sharma Dronamraju, AKD Professional Solutions Inc., United States
Mature fields meet one or more of the following criteria: fields that have produced for more than 25 years, fields that have produced water cuts of around 95%, fields that have been neglected during low demand such as now, fields that are currently in operation with obsolete tech [....] » Read More
Title : Unlocking GHG reduction potential and enhanced oil recovery with direct contact steam generation technology: A case study in Lloydminster, Canada
Amr Hassan, General Energy Recovery Inc. (GERI), Canada
General Energy Recovery Inc. (GERI) has developed a commercial-ready DCSG system which results in significant greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction and, at the same time, increasing ultimate reservoir heavy oil recovery. By combining steam and flue gas into a single injection stream, DC [....] » Read More
Title : Advancements in vacuum insulated technologies for energy efficiency and sustainable temperature sensitive logistics
Saim Memon, Sanyou London Pvt Ltd, United Kingdom
Vacuum insulated energy materials, such as Vacuum Insulated Wallpaper (VIW), Vacuum Insulation Panels (VIP), and Decorative Integrated VIP, represent pivotal industrial R&D developments aimed at reducing heating (in cold-arid regions) or cooling (in hot-arid regions) energy r [....] » Read More
Title : Global lease rounds in 2025: A balanced outlook on frontier and mature exploration
Masum Akter, Rystad Energy, India
Global oil and gas lease round activity in 2025 is poised to maintain a balanced focus between frontier and mature regions, as countries strive to either revive waning exploration or unlock underexplored basins to sustain long-term production. Approximately 47 licensing rounds ac [....] » Read More
Title : Design and construction of a spool deployed fiber optic gauge array for sand-face monitoring
Zac Arackakudiyil Suresh, Halliburton, Saudi Arabia
A critical element of Smartwells is permanent downhole monitoring system. Currently Inflow Control Devices (ICDs) do not have any real-time monitoring of the annulus and tubing pressures. Production Logging Tool (PLT) or Formation Scanner Imager (FSI) only allows monitoring insid [....] » Read More
Title : Tectonic stress model for the zagros fold–thrust belt and classification of tectonic stress regimes
Behzad Zamani G, Univesity of Tabriz and University of Strasbourg, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Stress measurement in rocks is an essential parameter in Earth and petroleum sciences. In hydrocarbon explo ration and production from oilfields, a lack of sufficient knowledge on the initial stress field for the fracturing of formations limits proper simulation of the production [....] » Read More
Title : Driving net zero through operational excellence in sulfur recovery: Innovations in acid gas processing, energy efficiency, and reliability optimization
Sunil Umare, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation limited(HPCL), India
This paper aims to demonstrate the operational excellences in Sulfur recovery unit for maximization of acid gas processing and innovative solution to overcome the challenges. The paper highlights the strategies, constraints and limitations that were addressed to increase the acid [....] » Read More
Title : Safe drainage system in an industrial facility
Mohammed Atiyah Al Benyan, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
Objectives/Scope: The objective of this study is to design and implement a safe drainage system in industrial facilities to prevent accidents, protect the environment, and ensure compliance with regulations. The scope of this project includes the design of a sump pit, mitigation [....] » Read More
Title : Successful maximization of the feed rate of a diesel & VGO integrated unit from its original design operating capacity of 326 m3/hr to 400 m3/hr with the help of operational changes & innovations
Neeraj Singh, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited(HPCL), India
This paper demonstrates the maximization of the feed rate of a Distillate Union fining process-based unit from 326 m3/hr to 400 m3/hr ( 122% of the design feed rate) without using any additional capex in terms of new equipment or new process. The study focuses on the integrated U [....] » Read More
Title : Water injection laterals replacement project: Execution optimization
Yousef Alshammari, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
Objective: The objective of this paper is to represent an optimized execution strategy for the replacement of water injection (Wl) laterals in offshore oil fields. The primary aim is to enhance the efficiency of the replacement process, reduce risks and improve the overall execu [....] » Read More
Title : Use of permanent sensor on ESP application to avoid ESP cavitation on gas storage caverns
Felipe Pinto, Baker Hughes, United States
Electrical submersible Pump Systems (ESP) cavitation is a known destructive condition that often affect the performance and run life of the equipment. When ESP are used to produce shallow sump, storage caverns the use of sensors if often eliminated to allow setting the equipment [....] » Read More
Title : Innovative technologies and artificial intelligence to decarbonize the shipping industry and measures to control pollution
Angel Buendia Esparcia, Universitat Politecnica de Valencia, Spain
Global shipping industry represents one of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions and environmental degradation. In this study, we explore innovative technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) protocols to decarbonize the maritime industry and implement effective [....] » Read More
Title : Biomass-based technologies for the sustainable development of energy communities
Lina Montuori, Universitat Politecnica de Valencia, Spain
Worldwide growing concern about the increase in total CO2 emissions due to industrial and human activities is leading the way to the adoption of new sustainable strategies. International Energy Agency (IEA) has defined bioenergy derived by biological material as crucial for futur [....] » Read More
Title : Deployment of the concept of smart grid to the natural gas system: Management strategies and demand response applications
Manuel Alcazar Ortega, Universitat Politecnica de Valencia, Spain
Power systems have been involved in the last years in a transformation in order to adopt the architecture of smart grid, where IT technologies are used to monitor, control and manage the different elements of the grid to turn it more efficient and cost effective. However, the con [....] » Read More
Title : Advancing crude oil processing: Determination of stability and compatibility using innovative methods
Aleksandra Malachowska, Gdansk University of Technology, Poland
The modern refining industry faces an increasing need to blend different types of crude oil to enhance economic efficiency and ensure energy security. Selecting appropriate raw materials requires precise assessments of crude oil stability and compatibility. This study presents th [....] » Read More
Title : Implementation of tubing patch and straddle packer for rigless solutions
Guido Gabriel Piccone, ADNOC Onshore, United Arab Emirates
This paper examines a cost-effective approach for maintaining production while avoiding high workover expenses by utilizing tubing patch technology to address tubing leaks without rig interventions. Tubing patches offer a rigless repair solution, reducing operational costs and do [....] » Read More
Title : Well design optimization in high H2S conditions
Andrey Yugay, ADNOC Onshore, United Arab Emirates
The production of sour gas, characterized by high concentrations of hydrogen sulfide (H?S), presents significant challenges to well integrity and corrosion management. This paper is about cost optimization based on the latest in-house experience and actual field verification. As [....] » Read More
Title : Automating maintenance override switch report for upstream facilities
Maha Jamal Alhouti, Kuwait Oil Company, Kuwait
The presentation will include idea and methods of implemented an Auto Maintenance Override Switch (MOS) report for upstream facilities in Kuwait Oil Company, leveraging existing software that was not originally designed for this purpose. This innovative solution was developed wit [....] » Read More
Title : Water injection laterals replacement project: Execution optimization
Abdullah Alasmari, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
Objective: The objective of this paper is to represent an optimized execution strategy for the replacement of water injection (Wl) laterals in offshore oil fields. The primary aim is to enhance the efficiency of the replacement process, reduce risks and improve the overall execu [....] » Read More
Title : Innovative jet-spool gas flow-back system towards circular economy, net-zero emission and energy conservation
Ammar Alsaeed, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
The increasing global emphasis on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving energy efficiency has prompted the oil and gas industry to explore innovative solutions to minimize routine flaring. One such advancement is the Jet Spool Gas Flow-Back System, an innovative integra [....] » Read More
Title : Design and testing of electrical capacitance tomography sensors for oil pipeline monitoring
Sidi Mohamed Ahmed Ghaly, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Saudi Arabia
Electrical Capacitance Tomography (ECT) is a valuable non-invasive technique used to monitor multiphase flow processes, especially within industrial pipelines. This study focuses on the design, testing, and performance comparison of ECT sensors configured with 8, 12, and 16 elect [....] » Read More
Title : Automation of crude oil emulsion analysis using advanced colloidal technology
Mohammed Alaboalirat, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
Crude oil emulsions form during extraction processes when water becomes finely dispersed within crude oil—a phenomenon that occurs naturally due to the simultaneous presence of oil and water under high-pressure subterranean conditions. Analyzing the destabilization of water [....] » Read More
Title : Incident investigation of frequent failure of bank tubes above mud-drum of fuel oil fired water tube bi-drum boiler
Arun TK, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, India
Flue gas deposits in fired water tube boilers, particularly when furnace oil is used as fuel, are a common byproduct of combustion. These deposits predominantly accumulate in hard-to-reach areas like the bottom portion of the boiler bank tube, which complicates periodic maintenan [....] » Read More
Title : Lessons for field-specific approach in addressing polymer stabilized O/W emulsions: Insights from EOR in Indian onshore field
Mandeep, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited, India
MBA field in Indian Western Onshore Basin has been implementing large-scale polymer flooding with hydrolyzed polyacrylamide (HPAM) since 2015. Polymer flooding (PF) is being carried out by injecting ~500,000 bpd water with ~165 tpd of HPAM. PF has successfully slowed production d [....] » Read More
Title : Underwater welding technology with application of cyber physical system
Bhargav Adhyapak, Oil India Limited, India
Introduction: Welding demand in offshore and marine applications is increased with the increasing in oil and gas activities as well as increasing in the marine transportation and industrial applications. Applications of underwater welding well be increased in Kuwait in the comin [....] » Read More
Title : Biostimulation and bioaugmentation in the presence of plant rhizosphere for the petroleum polluted soil treatment
Farhana Maqbool, Hazara University Mansehra, Pakistan
Present study demonstrates the systematic strategies of bioremediation in the highly crude oil contaminated soil of Shengli oil field near Yellow River Delta China. Breakdown of the crude oil contaminant by soil microbial community in the bioremediation was enhanced due to the pr [....] » Read More
Title : Deriving a correlation of cementation factor in one of Libyan sandstone reservoirs
Hassan Sbiga, Petroleum Research Center, Libya
The understanding of reservoir rock properties such as porosity, permeability, water saturation, and resistivity assists engineers to improve the characterization of the reservoir, and the cementation exponent m is an intrinsic property of the rock related to the geometry of the [....] » Read More
Title : Pre-post frac test data analysis for hydraulically fractured vertical tight oil well- Field case study
Mohamed Ali Tarassi, Waha Oil Company, Libya
Introduction: Reservoir Hydraulic fracture stimulation practice has proved to be a success to create highly conductive channels in the formations having very low permeability values as well as improving well hydrocarbon recovery across the united State and Europe for decades [....] » Read More
Title : Sand treatment using indigenously developed chemicals for vertical oil well- field case study
Mohamed Ali Tarassi, Waha Oil Company, Libya
Production of formation sand with reservoir fluid is common phenomenon in many heavy oil and gas fields/wells. Sand production in a well can cause restricted production or complete loss of production due to sanding of the well bore. If production rates are high enough to carry [....] » Read More
Title : Composite liquid inflow performance relationship for wells flowing under three phase conditions
Sarfraz A Jokhio, Championx, United States
A simple yet robust algorithm to establish composite IPR for total liquid production is derived for 3-phase flowing wells. The algorithm utilizes constant PI, Gilbert and Wiggins three phase IPRs for wells having reservoir pressure above the bubble point and must be produced with [....] » Read More
Title : Innovative recertification model for drilling and completion chemicals: Advancing sustainability and cost efficiency in petroleum operations
Oladokun Olawale, SLB, United States
Energy industry faces persistent challenges in managing aging inventories of drilling and completion chemicals, often resulting in costly disposals, environmental risks, and unnecessary procurement expenditures. This paper presents an innovative, ongoing project that introduces a [....] » Read More
Title : High-resolution static modeling of a matured middle east carbonate reservoir: Addressing baffles, faulting, and permeability heterogeneity
Abdulaziz Al Resheedi, Kuwait Oil Corporation, Kuwait
This study presents a comprehensive high-resolution static model of a mature carbonate reservoir, addressing key challenges related to geological complexities and their impact on reservoir performance. The reservoir exhibits significant heterogeneity due to the presence of numero [....] » Read More
Title : Maximizing offshore gas wells operability and reliability through data-driven spares optimization
Mohamed Elmetwalli, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
Objectives/Scope: This paper presents an innovative approach of developing and implementing a risk-based critical spares identification and procurement strategy for offshore gas facilities. Managing spare parts in offshore gas facilities poses significant challenges, especially [....] » Read More
Title : Development of stranded gas in Eastern part of Indonesia (Maluku & Papua Province)
Herman Susilo, PT Pertamina Gas, Indonesia
Indonesian LNG business environment has shifted from an LNG exporter country to an LNG user country, especially for domestic market. To face the challenges of in accessing gas or LNG resources, many LNG downstream infrastructures have been developed in recent years, like the conv [....] » Read More
Title : Sustainable biofuel production from plant waste via secondary processing techniques
Gulziya Beisenbekova, Nazarbayev Intellectual School in the Direction of Chemistry and Biology, Kazakhstan
This research investigates the conversion of plant waste, specifically reeds and wood shavings, into biofuel through secondary processing techniques. In the Atyrau region of Kazakhstan, large amounts of plant waste such as reeds, dry branches, and wood shavings are left unused, c [....] » Read More
Title : Unlocking subsurface value through digital transformation
Hany Osman, Subsurface Insight, United Kingdom
In an era marked by increasingly complex reservoirs and the urgent need for cost-effective, low-carbon solutions, the oil and gas industry faces mounting pressure to extract greater value from subsurface data. This presentation introduces a comprehensive digital transformation fr [....] » Read More
Title : Wall shear sensor development for taylor-couette flow
William Gothard, Ahmic Aerospace, United States
Understanding and assessing how fluids behave is a critical function across a variety of industries. While manufacturing inputs are known and outputs are often characterized, actual industrial processes are not well monitored due to limitations in commercial probe technology and [....] » Read More
Title : Polyaniline hybrids in the presence of ionic liquids in acidic medium as an anti-corrosive agent
Maria Eduarda Le Senechal Cardim de Souza Lima, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The corrosion of metallic materials represents a significant challenge in various industries, particularly in the energy and oil sectors, where exposure to aggressive environments accelerates structural degradation. In this study, we investigate the effectiveness of polyaniline ( [....] » Read More
Title : Revolutionary developed cost-effective downhole plug enhances subsurface diagnostics and sustainable annulus pressure investigations
Abdalla Magdy Darwish, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, United Arab Emirates
Barrier qualification and leak source identification are pivotal in categorizing wells’ risk and selecting the appropriate remedial actions. The presence of multiple leakage points can often complicate sustainable annulus pressure (SAP) investigation processes, extend their [....] » Read More
Title : Project complexity in oil & gas: The missing link between business case and execution
Tulio J Quijada, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
Enterprises in the oil and gas sector face increasing challenges due to growing project complexity driven by technical, organizational, external market conditions, and environmental factors. These complexities significantly impact project feasibility, cost estimation and strategi [....] » Read More
Title : Enhancing flare system operations and environmental compliance through optimized purging
Sabih Alharbi, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
Flare systems are a critical component of oil and gas operations, and are essential for both regulatory compliance and maintaining operational reliability. A key aspect of these systems is the purging process, which is used to sustain positive pressure and prevent oxygen ingress. [....] » Read More
Title : Overcoming surface congestion constraints through strategic utilization of evaporite pits a success case from greater Burgan field
Salim Almutairi, Kuwait Oil Company, Kuwait
South & East Kuwait (S&EK) has been facing a persistent challenge of severe surface congestion near Gathering Center 21 (GC-21), which has prevented the drilling of new wells in the area for over seven years—despite the presence of significant untapped oil potential [....] » Read More
Title : Permeability reduction threats and the opportunity to enhance well productivity in geothermal tight sandstone reservoir
Tarek S Duzan, Waha Oil Company, Libya
Introduction: Reservoir Permeability is a lifeline of hydrocarbon in a reservoir in which fluid travels through to wellbore. hence, any changes in nearby wellbore formation permeability will be tangible through oil rate at surface. If this effective permeability changed negative [....] » Read More