The Vacuum Insulated Heatable Curtain (VIHC), invented and industrially advanced by Professor Saim Memon, represents the world’s first curtain system that simultaneously reduces heat loss through windows and provides targeted low-power radiant heating. This invention has pr [....] » Read More
Accurate production forecasting is a cornerstone of reservoir management, field development planning, and economic evaluation in unconventional tight-gas plays. Classical decline curve analysis (DCA) models—including exponential, hyperbolic, Duong, stretched exponential, an [....] » Read More
The energy industry is undergoing a rapid digital transformation, where the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) is no longer a luxury but a necessity for operational efficiency. This presentation explores the advancement of Automated Directional [....] » Read More
Background and Integrity Challenge: This paper presents a comprehensive pipeline integrity investigation and recovery strategy for a 20” Main Oil Line that experienced severe internal corrosion following prolonged operation in by-pass mode. The objective is to identify the [....] » Read More
Objectives/Scope: Dual-producer wells using conventional long-string gas lift face three persistent challenges: Static injection: Cannot adapt to changing reservoir conditions. Cross-string interference: Complicates allocation and destabilizes drawdown. Interventio [....] » Read More
The newly developed gas analyzer system incorporates advanced features such as remote monitoring, zero emission sampling, and instantaneous data analysis. Seamlessly interfacing with existing infrastructure, the system delivers precise measurements of gas concentrations and speci [....] » Read More
Achieving zonal isolation is crucial to long-term integrity and productivity of oil and gas wells, which is primarily provided by casing cementation. In complex wellbore geometries—such as extended reach wells, long lateral sections, depleted formations, and cemen [....] » Read More
The steam injection method is widely employed in heavy oil reservoirs to enhance production by reducing oil viscosity through high-temperature steam injections. These temperatures, reaching up to 400°C, induce cyclic thermal stresses on the wellbore, resulting in the expansio [....] » Read More
Essentially, the economic growth throughout the world and specifically in the Middle East in oil and Gas Sector increased the conduction of Research, development, utilization technologies and practices focusing on cost-efficient, support products sustainability and profitability [....] » Read More
Ensuring the reliability and efficiency of energy infrastructure is a foundational element in advancing a secure, inclusive, and sustainable energy future. This abstract presents a strategic approach to Turnaround and Inspection (T&I) optimization implemented by Saudi Aramc [....] » Read More
The Problem: Plant hydrocarbon loading pumps are one of the main energy consumers responsible for delivering the fuels (diesel oil, PG-91 & PG-95) to the gas station customers under pre-determined flowrate to satisfy customers’ demand in safe and reliable manner. Each [....] » Read More
Rabigh Bulk Plant (RBP) is a critical node in Saudi Arabia’s liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) distribution network, linking upstream production at Petro Rabigh Company (PRC) to downstream domestic demand. Historically, the plant faced throughput constraints that limited sustai [....] » 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
The Problem: Energy efficiency improvement is a sustainable process where any industrial organization on a continual basis will examine the energy consumers within its facility and implement the needed energy enhancement projects. However, funding energy projects is a big challe [....] » Read More
Objectives / Scope: The cementing operation targeted the effective placement of a 7-in liner at 1,975 m across a naturally fractured interval experiencing total losses exceeding 50 m³. Key objectives were to prevent further fluid losses, achieve complete displacement of spa [....] » Read More
This study presents a comprehensive bibliometric and systematic review of permeability modeling in fractured and porous media, covering the period 2020–2024. Following the PRISMA framework and employing bibliometric analysis through the Biblioshiny web application, 212 docu [....] » Read More
Repeated usage of cooking oil is a hazard to health due to the free radical formation during reuse. So the used cooking oil to biodiesel conversion through transesterification reaction is a solution for the effective utilization of cooking oil. The conventional method of biodiese [....] » Read More
The pressing global demand for sustainable and clean energy driven by population growth, rising living standards, and the limitations of fossil fuel reserves has brought hydrogen to the forefront as a promising energy carrier. In this talk, I will present insights from first-prin [....] » Read More
LAMI Field is one of the key oil and gas producers in Offshore Northwest Java. A major contributor within the field is the LAMI-30 reservoir zone, historically supported by high-performance wells such as B-13, which peaked at 3,000 BOPD in 2015, and B-12ST, which peaked at 1,500 [....] » Read More
Challenge: An unfortunate Pipeline incident occurred at Zubair Field in Iraq that led to two fatalities The client requested assistance to shut down 44 wells as it was going to take a very long time to shut down all these wells manually by field team, and t [....] » Read More
Introduction: There are many methods of urea removal, but most of them are still being developed or are very new. Urea can be removed from aqueous solutions by a variety of methods that differ in terms of their physicochemical nature and technological ingenuity. Many wastewa [....] » Read More
This study investigates the impact of ferric chloride residuals on the performance and integrity of hollow fiber ultrafiltration (UF) membranes within a zero-liquid- discharge (ZLD) treatment system. The ZLD unit at Abu Qir Fertilizers use ferric chloride (20ppm FeCl₃) as a pri [....] » Read More
Reservoir characterization in structurally complex, coreless wildcat wells remains one of the most challenging aspects of frontier petroleum exploration. This study presents an integrated, cost-effective workflow for reservoir characterization applied to the 92KotPalak-1 well, a [....] » Read More
In 2021, Velásquez became Mansarovar Energy Colombia Limited’s (MECL) sole producing field after operational restructuring. Traditionally viewed as a mature, low-upside asset, Velásquez is located in a faulted monoclinal setting on the western flank of Colom [....] » 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 successful development of hydrocarbon fields hinges on the optimal placement of production and injection wells. In highly heterogeneous or mature reservoirs, traditional methods relying on simple structural maps or single-parameter analysis often fail to identify subtle but s [....] » Read More
Drilling operations in Libya are executed under complex geological and operational conditions that demand robust planning, continuous monitoring, and fast, informed decision-making. However, conventional drilling management practices often depend on static well designs and delaye [....] » Read More
Excessive water production represents a major industry challenge because of its serious of impacts on economic and environmental. Several techniques have been applied effectively to extend the productive lives of mature oilfields and minimize water production rates. However, sele [....] » Read More
The objective of this paper is to interpret the depositional enviroments of the main reservoir intervals PUC(B)sandstone, in order to evaluate the dry well A2-90. The area of study located in northeastern part of sirt basin, eastern Libya. Henceforth, there are five wells have be [....] » Read More
This study examines the technical and economic feasibility of replacing Caterpillar 3406C diesel generators with Capstone C200S micro-gas turbines as the primary power source for Electrical Submersible Pumps (ESP) on eleven crude oil production wells at Zueitina Oil Company' [....] » Read More
Wax deposition remains one of the most persistent flow assurance challenges in crude oil production and transportation, particularly in waxy crude oils containing high concentrations of long-chain paraffinic hydrocarbons. Conventional mitigation techniques, including thermal, mec [....] » Read More
The boom in hydraulic fracturing over recent decades has intensified the drive for enhanced operational efficiency in terms of both cost and time. Multi-stage fracturing (MSF) completions have been introduced as an alternative to the traditional plug-and-perf method especially in [....] » Read More
The boom in hydraulic fracturing over recent decades has intensified the drive for enhanced operational efficiency in terms of both cost and time. Multi-stage fracturing (MSF) completions have been introduced as an alternative to the traditional plug-and-perf method especially in [....] » Read More
Several company pipelines have been constructed as unpiggable flowlines, making in-line inspection unfeasible. This limitation hampers the ability to maintain reliable records of pipeline condition, particularly regarding corrosion resulting from the aggressive nature of the tran [....] » Read More
In an increasingly volatile upstream oil and gas environment, timely and reliable cost estimation is critical to support investment decisions, portfolio optimization, and project governance. Traditional cost estimating practices are often resource-intensive, reliant on fragmented [....] » Read More
This research reports the electrochemical electrodes in energy storage devices of Molybdenum doped cerium oxide (Ce1-xMoxO2) thin films, synthesizes using Spray pyrolysis method. Through the mechanism of oxygen vacancy creation within the CeO2 structure, we improved its electroch [....] » Read More
The successful development of hydrocarbon fields hinges on the optimal placement of production and injection wells. In highly heterogeneous or mature reservoirs, traditional methods relying on simple structural maps or single-parameter analysis often fail to identify subtle but s [....] » Read More
Accurate reservoir characterization is essential for the efficient development and management of hydrocarbon assets. While traditional rock typing methodologies, such as the Flow Zone Indicator (FZI) and Winland's R35}, are commonly employed to predict reservoir properties, t [....] » Read More
Objectives: Drilling for oil and gas is an intricate process that required subsurface geoscience in coordination with engineering to complete the task of reaching the prospective trap. The open borehole formation - fracture pressures dictate the mud weight (MW) that [....] » Read More
The rapid growth of the global plastic waste burden and the concurrent demand for low-carbon energy have driven research into thermochemical routes that convert post-consumer plastics into hydrogen. This review will provide a comprehensive analysis of the integrated pyrolysis, di [....] » Read More
In the modern concept, the geophone is an electrodynamic converter. The geophone has a mechanical resonance at frequency f0. In practice, a characteristic area is used after resonance with a linear frequency dependence (f1) limited to a frequency of 110-120 Hz. The amplitude-freq [....] » Read More
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is typically the primary sulfur contaminant of concern in oil and gas operations because of its extreme toxicity, corrosivity, and the stringent specifications required for pipelines. Mercaptans also pose significant challenges, as they create persistent od [....] » Read More
Resilient chemical solutions capable of operating under extreme reservoir and production conditions has been of high interest to the oil and gas industry. This study presents an innovative biological platform that harnesses native oilfield extremophiles for the production of bio- [....] » Read More
Carboniferous sedimentary basins contain extensive organic-rich shale successions deposited under alternating lacustrine and marine conditions, forming hybrid petroleum systems with considerable potential for unconventional shale oil exploration. Recurrent marine incursions into [....] » Read More
Oil/chemical spill accidents and oily wastewater discharge from industry have been significant global environmental threats and have attracted a great deal of attention. Oil contaminants are commonly toxic, carcinogenic, teratogenic, and hazardous to human health and aquatic orga [....] » Read More
1. Limestone is used to produce gas: CaCO3+C=CaO+2CO,From the reaction equation, produce 1 ton of lime to add to 0.214 tons of carbon can simultaneously produce 800 M3 of CO. In 2016, the global cement output was 5 billion tons, and the lime consumption was 3.225 billion t [....] » Read More
The alternating internal pressure caused by the periodic injection and production significantly negatively impacts the sealing performance of cement sheaths in gas storage wells. Based on typical working conditions in the gas storage wells, a method and test device for evaluating [....] » Read More
Fluid entrainment is an intriguing and intricate phenomenon that is frequently seen in industrial operations and biological systems. Entrainment occurs when one fluid penetrates another, creating intriguing interfacial patterns. The Volume of Fluid (VOF) methodology is one of the [....] » Read More
The discovery of the rare gas helium in hydrocarbon rich zone has been done in the Garhakota and Rahatgarh tahsil,Meerkheri,,Piparia-Bhutoli, Banda,Semra Lodhi, Ghoghra, Mandi Bamora, Kurwai, Kantara,and Bannad in Sagar District and Jabera, Mahalawar, Mariadoh, Hatta, Singr [....] » Read More
The growing demand for energy and the depletion of fossil fuel reserves have accelerated the transition toward renewable fuels and alternative energy systems. This paper explores the role of biofuels, including biodiesel, bioethanol, and biogas, in reducing greenhouse gas emissio [....] » Read More
This paper highlights the role of hydrogen production in Vietnam’s energy transition roadmap from both scientific and policy perspectives. Now hydrogen produced domestically is mainly derived from oil refining and fertilizer manufacturing processes, serving primarily the in [....] » Read More
Vietnam's total CO2 emissions in 2021 were 337.7 million tons. In 2022, they reached approximately 327.9 million tons. The energy sector was the main source of emissions, accounting for 63.3% of total CO2 emissions. From the figures presented Estimated CO2 Storage Capaci [....] » Read More
Marine oil spills constitute a persistent environmental and economic challenge for coastal and offshore ecosystems, necessitating the development of advanced, lightweight, and rapidly deployable remediation technologies. Conventional oil spill recovery systems are typically rigid [....] » Read More
The MSGBC basin (Mauritania, Senegal, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, and Guinea-Conakry basin), which is located in the North West Africa Atlantic Margin (NWAAM) (Figure 1 ), is a passive margin basin that was developed in response to the opening of the proto- Central Atlantic Ocean. It [....] » Read More
Predictive maintenance has become a critical challenge in modern oil and gas facilities due to aging infrastructure and harsh operating conditions. This study presents a hybrid methodology combining nonlinear signal analysis and machine learning for predictive maintenance of crit [....] » Read More
The increasing complexity of oil and gas production systems requires advanced monitoring tools capable of capturing nonlinear, nonstationary, and unstable behaviors that often arise under harsh operational conditions. Traditional data-driven monitoring approaches are generally li [....] » Read More
Objective: This study aims to identify the causal factors for severe internal corrosion and scaling observed within the compressor loops of Gas Treatment Facilities (GTF Trains 1 & 2). The primary goal is to provide technically viable and cost-effective recommendations for re [....] » Read More
The MSGBC Basin, a passive margin basin on the Northwest African Atlantic Margin, originated in response to the opening of the proto-Central Atlantic Ocean. Basin initiation is inferred to have occurred during a Late Triassic rifting phase, evidenced by seismic data in onshore Ma [....] » Read More
Sand extrudites represent the shallowest genetic and architectural elements of sand injectite systems. They form by the extrusion of fluidized, overpressured sand at the surface, commonly fed by an underlying intrusive network of dykes and other sandstone intrusions. Because they [....] » Read More
While nanoparticle-enhanced oil recovery (nano-EOR) has shown promise in controlled laboratory settings, its application in extreme reservoir environments-characterized by high salinity, elevated temperature, and heterogeneous carbonate lithology-remains underexplored. This study [....] » Read More
Title : Hydrogen production from depleted or unproductive oil and gas reservoirs
Cleveland M Jones, Fronteira Energia Ltda, Brazil
Ensuring energy generation with environmental responsibility and cleaner processes is one of the most relevant challenges today, especially in view of the increasing energy demand forecast for the coming years. In this scenario, hydrogen represents an attractive complementary ene [....] » Read More
Title : Novel expandable liner hanger platform for advanced liner drilling and reaming
Matthew Godfrey, Enventure Global Technology, United States
A novel bottom-up method for expanding liner hangers has been developed and field proven. Unlike conventional top-down expansion systems, this approach leverages a controlled combination of applied pressure, liner weight, and overpull to achieve reliable expansion from the bott [....] » Read More
Title : Predictive polynomial mapping framework for hydrogen mass flow rate characterisation in full scale major hazard testing
Mhairi Gowans, DNV, United Kingdom
The precise measurement and prediction of gas mass flow rate is essential in the oil and gas industry, particularly as the sector transitions towards net zero. Hydrogen and hydrogen-blended gases offer significant opportunities to decarbonise hard-to-electrify energy sectors such [....] » Read More
Title : A solution for the quantification and active reduction of methane emissions from gas networks
Barbara Diaz, Automa Srl, Italy
Methane emissions from natural gas distribution networks represent a significant environmental and regulatory challenge due to methane’s high global warming potential and the increasing stringency of European and international regulations. Traditional Leak Detection and Rep [....] » Read More
Title : Application of artificial intelligence in drilling optimization: A review of current trends and future prospects
Ali Merie Omar, University of Miskolc, Hungary
The oil and gas industry is undergoing a significant digital transformation, with artificial intelligence (AI) emerging as a key enabler of operational efficiency and cost reduction across the drilling lifecycle. Drilling operations represent one of the most expensive and techn [....] » Read More
Title : Optimizing in silico sour gas processing for offshore deepwater gas technology applications in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
Kyproula Georgiou, Cyprus Hydrocarbons Company, Cyprus
Growing global demand for natural gas (NG), together with the depletion of easily accessible hydrocarbon reserves, has pushed the industry toward technically challenging deepwater targets. Where these contain sour components, offshore sour gas management may constrain developme [....] » Read More
Title : Case story of smart dual lift solutions: Enhancing well productivity & unlocking by-passed reserves
Yunus Berdiyev, ADNOC Onshore, United Arab Emirates
Objectives/Scope: Dual-producer wells using conventional long-string gas lift face three persistent challenges: Static injection: Cannot adapt to changing reservoir conditions. Cross-string interference: Complicates allocation and destabilizes drawdown. Interventio [....] » Read More
Title : Innovative solutions for accurate and efficient gas monitoring
Raysa Bani Ibrahim, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, United Arab Emirates
The newly developed gas analyzer system incorporates advanced features such as remote monitoring, zero emission sampling, and instantaneous data analysis. Seamlessly interfacing with existing infrastructure, the system delivers precise measurements of gas concentrations and speci [....] » Read More
Title : Pipeline integrity challenges across offshore fields: The 6 gas lift pipeline case study
Ahmed Darwish Al Remeithi, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, United Arab Emirates
This paper presents a detailed pipeline integrity investigation of a 6” subsea gas lift pipeline that experienced premature leakage shortly after commissioning. The objective is to identify the underlying damage mechanism, establish the immediate, direct, and root causes of [....] » Read More
Title : Enhancing cement sheath quality via high efficiency oil based mud removal using advanced spacer systems
Amina Alnasrallah, National Energy Services Reunited Corp, Kuwait
They key components of an OBM spacer – surfactant and mutual solvents – have been used for a long time to facilitate mud removal. However, these spacers are not always capable of removing OBM films on the formation and casing. The spacer system under review, was speci [....] » Read More
Title : Hybrid ultrasonic surfactant system for rapid and eco friendly removal of oily sludge from crude oil storage tanks
Kholod Alamoudi, Aramco Research Center, Saudi Arabia
Crude oil storage tanks are prone to the gradual accumulation of dense, tenacious oily sludge. This sludge consists of heavy hydrocarbon residues, water in oil emulsions, fine particulates and corrosion products that adhere to tank walls and settle in low-lying zones. Over time [....] » Read More
Title : Innovative flange localized leak testing using Reverse Integrity Specialized Gasket (RISG) technology: A safer and more efficient approach to flange integrity verification
Saleh Alqahtani, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
This paper explores the innovative use of Reverse Integrity Specialized Gaskets (RISG) for flange leak testing, offering a more efficient and safer alternative to traditional methods. The conventional approach to leak testing, while effective for small systems, can be impractical [....] » Read More
Title : The great re-purposing: Retrofitting gulf midstream infrastructure for the global hydrogen and ammonia trade
Ayaz Ur Rehman, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
Background: As the global energy sector pivots toward a net-zero future, the Gulf region is uniquely positioned to transition from a hydrocarbon exporter to a global leader in Green and Blue Hydrogen. However, the massive capital expenditure (CAPEX) required to build entirely ne [....] » Read More
Title : Gas producing mixed flow mode
Saad Mohammed Salem Alarjani, Gas Producing Department, Saudi Arabia
This abstract prsents a technical challenge that was observed and mitigated in gas producing system. Gas production from the field is transported to the downstream processing facility through two parallel transmission lines receiving gas from different upstream sources. Transmiss [....] » Read More
Title : Reservoir screening and feasibility assessment for underground natural gas storage in upper Assam basin
Tanmay Milind Sutay, Oil India Limited, India
India is actively exploring the development of strategic underground gas reserves for the country’s strategy to raise the share of natural gas in the energy mix from 6% to 15% by 2030. UGS will be critical for India as it enhances energy security, price stability, supply fl [....] » Read More
Title : Development of surface-functionalized tailored polymer blend for enhanced oil recovery for non-producing reservoirs
Abhishek Tyagi, Central University of Rajasthan, India
Maximizing hydrocarbon recovery from mature reservoirs demands advanced Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) technologies to meet global energy requirements. This study reports the chemo-selective synthesis of a novel polymer blend (PB) composed of acetylated guar gum (aGG) and native gua [....] » Read More
Title : Enhancing refinery operational excellence: An AI-powered approach to digital operations management
Ganesh Markad, Proclink Consulting, India
The refining industry faces multi-dimensional operational challenges that significantly impact safety performance, production efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Startup and shutdown durations for refinery process units are highly variable, with limited benchmarking mechanisms [....] » Read More
Title : Slopless and flareless FCC startup: A case study in operational excellence and sustainable refining
Mohd Anas Arif, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation limited(HPCL), India
Startup of Fluidized Catalytic Cracking Units (FCCUs) following planned or unplanned shutdowns is conventionally associated with significant hydrocarbon flaring and generation of off-spec “slop” oil, resulting in environmental emissions, reprocessing costs, and margin [....] » Read More
Title : Reservoir screening and feasibility assessment for underground natural gas storage in upper Assam basin
Ashutosh Ranjan, Oil India Limited, India
India is actively exploring the development of strategic underground gas reserves for the country’s strategy to raise the share of natural gas in the energy mix from 6% to 15% by 2030. UGS will be critical for India as it enhances energy security, price stability, supply fl [....] » Read More
Title : Permeability prediction in carbonate reservoirs: A systematic comparison of empirical, statistical, and machine learning approaches
Pal Washa Shahzad Rathore, Mari Energies Limited, Pakistan
Permeability prediction is central to petrophysical evaluation, governing fluid flow, reservoir quality, and dynamic model reliability. In carbonate reservoirs, this challenge is amplified by complex dual- or triple-porosity systems—matrix, vuggy, and fracture porosity&md [....] » Read More
Title : Screening and optimization of ASP flooding techniques in oil reservoirs: A simulation-based approach
Osama Jouma Abu Abu Ielayqa, Waha Oil Company, Libya
This study investigates the application of Alkaline–Surfactant–Polymer (ASP) flooding as an Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) technique for improving oil recovery efficiency in mature reservoirs. ASP flooding enhances conventional polymer flooding by incorporating alkaline [....] » Read More
Title : Digital twin framework for pipeline systems using the Post-Extrapolation Method (PEM): Real-time prediction of water air two phase transients with experimental and OLGA Validation
Abdalla Ali Estuti, National Oil Company, Libya
This paper presents an integrated Digital Twin framework for real-time monitoring and prediction of two-phase transient flow in pipeline systems, with specific relevance to the operational environment of the National Oil Corporation (NOC) of Libya. The proposed framework incorpor [....] » Read More
Title : Re-evaluation of a brownfield offshore depressurization system to updated API 521 requirements
Walid M Ben Husein, Mellitah Oil & Gas Company, Libya
Background: The primary motivations for reevaluating the existing depressurization system are recent facility modifications and new installations at the Sabratha Platform (an offshore platform that produces natural gas and is run by Mellitah Oil and Gas Company-Libya), particula [....] » Read More
Title : A comparative analysis of pore geometry and structural technique versus conventional reservoir rock typing methods for characterizing a shallow marine carbonate reservoir in Sirte Basin-Libya
Tarek S Duzan, Waha Oil Company, Libya
Accurate reservoir characterization is essential for the efficient development and management of hydrocarbon assets. While traditional rock typing methodologies, such as the Flow Zone Indicator (FZI) and Winland's R35}, are commonly employed to predict reservoir properties, t [....] » Read More
Title : Modelling of effluent dispersion from offshore natural gas desulfurization facilities
Nicolas Droushiotis, Cyprus Hydrocarbons Company, Cyprus
A proposed line-up for sour gas desulphurization considered an amine unit, a thermal oxidizer, a water scrubber column and an aeration tank. The water scrubber technology, as such, cannot provide an environmental solution unless the emissions of vent gas and efluent streams and [....] » Read More
Title : Innovative digital tools utilization & benefits during YASREF 2024 mega turnaround
Mahmoud Saeed Bazuhair, YASREF, Saudi Arabia
Brief overview: 2024 Mega Turnaround, YASREF strategically invested in advanced digitalization and innovative technologies to ensure safe, timely, and high-quality execution. The turnaround (TA) demonstrated how integrated digital tools, intelligent inspection technologies, and [....] » Read More
Title : Mitigation of wax for flow assurance of crude oil: A case study
Arzoo Saini, ONGC, India
Waxy crude oil presents challenges that can range from minor operational inconveniences to severe production constraints, significantly impacting both production performance and overall project economics. The severity of wax-related issues often increases as a field matures. Exce [....] » Read More
Title : Beyond the eastern fringes of Sirte Basin: Prospectivity evaluation and petroleum system assessment of concession 31, Cyrenaica platform, Libya
Aiyda Ibrahim Fourgani, Waha Oil Company, Libya
Concession 31 (Con31) lies in a unique geologic position, with its western part located partly in the Ajdabiya Trough, Amal Platform, the Maragh Trough and Al Quaneen Troughs, the Eastern Sirte Basin, and the eastern part extending onto the Cyrenaica Platform (Fig. 1). The locati [....] » Read More
Title : Comparative performance analysis between natural flow wells and artificial lift wells: A case study from the Zelten Field
Waleed Mohamed Amarif, Sirte Oil Company, Libya
This paper presents a comparative analysis between natural flow wells and artificial lift wells, focusing on performance indicators such as production rate, water cut, gas-liquid ratio (GLR), and operational parameters. The study uses actual field data from Well C-55 in the Zel [....] » Read More
Title : The tectonostratigraphic evolution of the Atshan-Gargaf Arch, and its influence upon flanking petroleum systems, Western Libya
Abdussalam Dardour, Petroleum Research Centre, Libya
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
Title : Application of seismic cube for facies trend in reservoir characterization: Glacial sandstone formation, Southwest Libya.
Faisel Ali Bergigh, Akakus Oil Operations, Libya
Seismic attributes can be applied in the modeling process as probability trends to improve the facies model and guide the distribution property within the reservoir. This seismic volume has the potential to establish relationships between the original sedimentological facies and [....] » Read More
Title : Improving water saturation estimation in carbonates through integrated formation factor porosity and capillary pressure analysis
Abdurazag S G Ibrahim, Waha Oil Company, Libya
Understanding the formation factor porosity relationship is critical for accurate water saturation estimation from well logs, particularly in carbonate reservoirs characterized by complex lithologies and heterogeneity. In this study, formation factor porosity relationship and c [....] » Read More
Title : Re-evaluation of a brownfield offshore depressurization system to updated API 521 requirements
Abdelmoula Mohamed, Mellitah Oil and Gas Company, Libya
Background: The primary motivations for reevaluating the existing depressurization system are recent facility modifications and new installations at the Sabratha Platform (an offshore platform that produces natural gas and is run by Mellitah Oil and Gas Company-Libya), particula [....] » Read More
Title : Enhancing integrity and safety: Flare tip inspection strategies in offshore environments
Fatima Ibrahim Almarzooqi, ADNOC Offshore, United Arab Emirates
Flare systems are critical safety components in offshore oil and gas operations, designed to safely combust excess hydrocarbons during normal operations and emergency scenarios. In the harsh offshore environment, flare tips are subjected to extreme thermal and mechanical stresses [....] » Read More
Title : Comprehensive experimental assessment of the compatibility and stability of sarrir and Bu attifel crude oil blends
Entisar Ali Etter, Petroleum Research Center, Libya
This study is a part of investigating the possibility of blending two crude oils obtained from Libyan oil fields, namely Bu Attifel and Sarrir crude oils with different ratios, prior to blending, the crude oils must be compatible to avoid phase out and precipitation of asphaltene [....] » Read More
Title : Integrated reservoir characterisation and production optimisation of the Bedum Gas Field
Amel Abdurazag Alosta, Libyan Petroleum Research Canter, Libya
This project presents an integrated study of the Bedum Gas Field located in the northeastern Netherlands, aiming to evaluate past performance and identify opportunities for enhanced gas recovery. The field produces from the Permian Rotliegend Sandstone, deposited in a desert envi [....] » Read More
Title : Integrated reservoir characterisation and production optimisation of the Bedum Gas Field
Aisha Kamel Mohamed Shalghum, Libyan Petroleum Research Canter, Libya
This project presents an integrated study of the Bedum Gas Field located in the northeastern Netherlands, aiming to evaluate past performance and identify opportunities for enhanced gas recovery. The field produces from the Permian Rotliegend Sandstone, deposited in a desert envi [....] » Read More
Title : A novel approach to enhance well design using minimum horizontal stress estimation by different methods: A case study from WDDM concession, Mediterranean sea, Egypt.
Akram Hussein, Rashid Petroleum Company, Egypt
1. Introduction: The west Delta Deep Marine Concession is located on the northwestern margin of the Nile Delta, approximately 90km offshore. Since 1998, +90 successful E, A&P wells were drilled. The wells have discovered and developed significant quantities of gas in a numb [....] » Read More