Nur Hassan, Central Queensland University, Australia
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
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