AADE - Technical Papers : AADE National Technical Conference and Exhibition

AADE 2001 National Technical Conference and Exhibition

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Deepwater

UBD Tools and Technology Solve Conventional Deepwater Drilling Problems - Don Hannegan, Williams Tool Co
Using Multi-Function Fishing Tool Strings to Improve Efficiency, Economics of Deepwater P&A Operations - David Haughton, Baker Oil Tools
CoreDrill Navi-Gamma: A Technology to Selectively Core and Drill with Realtime Wireline-Retrievable MWD Applied in Deepwater - Luc Van Puymbroeck, Baker Hughes INTEQ
Deepwater Platforms-Reducing Payloads - Greg Carter, Nabors Offshore Corp.
Landing String Design for Deepwater Drilling - Richard Adams, T.H. Hill Associates, Inc
Riser System Wear - An Unrecognized Drilling Risk - Tom Prosser, Maurer Engineering Inc. Don Aldridge, Baker Oil Tools
A methodology for Optimum Deepwater Safety System Selection - Don Aldridge, Baker Oil Tools
Planning and Field Validation of Annular Pressure Predictions - William Dye, Baker Hughes INTEQ
Using True Realtime Data Interpretation to Facilitate Deepwater Drilling - Mario Zamora, M-I LLC

Environmental

Emission-Free Sampling and Well Testing System - Arild Fossa, Halliburton Energy Services
Can Synthetic-Based Muds Be Used to Enhance Soil Quality? - G. Wray Curtis, M-I LLC
Drilling Waste Slurries: Engineering Their Properties for Waste Management Solutions - Mark Davison, Swaco
Successful Optimization Of Advances In Disposal And Treatment Technologies, To Cost Effectively Meet New Oil-Based Cuttings Environmental Regulations - Jeff Reddoch, Apollo Services

Case Histories

Sidetracking and Drilling in One Trip - Case Histories and Economic Analysis - Rocky Seale, Smith Intl
New PDC Designs Double ROP on Kingfisher Project Well, Central N. Sea - Bob Laing, Hughes Christensen
Designing an LCM Program for Drilling Depleted Zones - Robert McNeil, Shell Intl
Successfully Planning and Drilling the Reactive Shales in the Central N. Sea with a Water-Based Drilling Fluid - Keith Morton, Chevron
Extensive Pre-Well Integrated Modeling Aids in Successful Drilling of Challenging Wells: A Case Study - Terry Hemphill, Baroid Drill.Fluids
Using a System Cost Analysis to Quantify Drilling Fluids and Solids Control Costs - Brent Warren, Q'Max Solutions Inc.

Emerging Technologies

Milling the Window and Drilling the Lateral in One Trip: Case Histories and Developments - Ronald Childers, Smith Intl
Development & Application of Versatile and Economical 3D Rotary Steering Technology - George Sutherland, Rotary Steerable Tools
Rotary Steerable Systems in the Gulf of Mexico - A Step Change in Drilling Performance - Charlie Pratten, Schlumberger
Subsidence Remediation - Extending Well Life Through the Use of Solid Expandable Casing Systems - Larry Rose, Eventure Global Technology, LLC
Successful Implementation of Next Generation Rotary Steerable Technology - Blaine Comeaux, Sperry-Sun Drilling Services
Knowing Your Options When Attempting to Sidetrack in Open Hole - Rocky Seale, Smith Intl

Drilling Optimization

State of the Art PDM Coupled with Advanced Bit Design Enhance Vertical Land Drilling Operations - Charlie Pratten, Schlumberger
Setting Up Internat'l Drilling Operations - A Systematic Approach - Mike Stefanov, BP Amoco
Innovative Technology for Today's Land Rigs - John Lindsay, Helmerich & Payne IDC
Ongoing Continuous Hydraulic Optimization (OCHO) - Mark Ramsey, Texas Drilling Associates
Are You Drilling Optimized or Spinning Your Wheels - Dr. Leon Robinson, International Drilling Consultants
Casing Drilling Technology: More Challenging Applications - Tommy Warren, Tesco Drilling Technology
Improving Total Well Construction Efficiency by Addressing Well Bore Quality - Blaine Comeaux, Sperry-Sun Drilling Services
Drilling Efficiencies Provided by Hydraulic Thrusting Devices - John Brooks, Smith International
Reducing Well Costs by Increasing Drilling Efficiency - David Mannon, Triton Engineering Services Co.

E-Drilling

Unique Field Research Facility Designed to Accelerate New Technology Development & Enhance Tool Reliability - Jim Powers, Hughes Christensen
Breaking the Paradigm of Technology Services - Aaron Swanson, Baker Hughes INTEQ
Data Processing and Interpretation while Drilling - Martin Milner, BAE Systems
E-Procurement - Unocal's Perspective - Michael Pomfret, Unocal

Formation Stabilization

Effects of Ion Diffusion and Thermal Osmosis on Shale Deterioration - Ahmad Ghassemi, Univ. of N. Dakota
Novel Polymer Chemistry Increases Shale Stability - Steve Young, M-I LLC
Treatments Increase Formation Pressure Integrity in HTHP Wells - Ron Sweatman, Halliburton
Wellbore Stability in Deep Water - Handling Geomechanical Uncertainty - Daniel Moos, Geo Mechanics International
Laboratory Pore Pressure Transmission Testing of Shale Optimizes Fluid Design - Bill Halliday, Baker Hughes INTEQ
Updates for Fracture, Lost Circulation, Leak-Off & Pore Pressure Technology - Dr. Ken Gray, The University of Texas at Austin

Productivity Optimization

CRA-Clad Downhole Tubing - An Economical Enabling Technology -Bruce Urband, Grant Prideco
Enhanced Well Productivity Potential from a New High-Density Reservoir Drilling Fluid - Robert Horton, M-I LLC
Proven Abilities of an Intelligent Well to Improve Wellbore Economics - Jesse Constantine, Baker Oil Tools
Preventing Formation Impairment with a Micronaire Drilling Fluid System - Brent Warren, Q'Max Solutions Inc.
Delayed Breakers for Horizontal Well Cleanup - Brad Todd, Halliburton Energy Services

Drilling Fluids

Prevention of Dynamic Sag in Deepwater Invert Emulsion Fluids - Catalin Aldea, M-I LLC
Embedment Modulus of Mudcakes - It's Drilling Engineering - Mohd Amanullah, CSIRO Petroleum
The Effect of Shear Rate on Static and Dynamic Fluid-Loss Behavior of Drilling Fluids Across Aloxite Disks - Sabine Zeilinger, Shell
High Temperature Water-Based Fluid Drills Wilcox Test - Dennis Welch, Newpark Drilling Fluids, LLC
Highly Inhibitive Water-Based Fluid Provides Superior Chemical Stabilization of Reactive Shale Formations - Arvind Patel, M-I LLC
Balling in Water-Based Muds - Ron Bland, Baker Hughes INTEQ