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Effect of Climate Variability and Change in Hurricane Activity in the North Atlantic

Final Project Report-10121-4802-01-The overall objective of this work is to help provide better planning guidelines to enable improved design of structures and operating procedures that will provide more efficient future oil and gas production and aid in the minimization of environmental and safety risks.  The immediate goal of this project is to provide industry with credible projections of future hurricane activity in the Gulf of Mexico together with an assessment of direct impacts on safety, environmental risk and production.

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Ultra-High Conductivity Umbilicals: Polymer Nanotube Umbilicals (PNUs)

Final Project Report-10121-4302-01-This final report a) summarizes briefly Phases I and II, b) describes the work performed in PhaseIII, and c) documents the achievements made during the year. The work performed was executed according to the Project Management Plan, while the team made best efforts to maintain the agreed schedule. The Phase III tasks included a) optimizing carbon nanotube (CNT) conductor, b) developing a continuous manufacturing process, and c) performing limited production. The achievements included 1) procurement and installation of a lab scale production furnace, 2) greatly improved fiber purity, and 3) development of a continuous production process. The stated goal (performance deliverable) was to “show evidence of a conductor with resistivity between 1 × 10-6 and 9 × 10-6 O•cm capable of operating at a pressure from 34.47 to 37.92 MPa (5000 to 5500 psig).” An extended wire length was overjacketed and tested at 37.92 MPa. The resistance of the wire was measured as a function of pressure. The resistance fluctuated slightly over the pressure range 0 to 5504 psig. To perform the test, the CNT bare conductor was the product of a four hour production run, the conductor was overjacketed, the wire ends were stripped, and the jacketed wire was spliced into copper with silver paste and then potted. Also, described is a protocol that provided a wire with 6.7 × 10-6 O•cm resistivity.

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Prediction of Fault Reactivation in Hydraulic Fracturing of Horizontal Wells in Shale Gas Reservoirs

Final Project Report-09122-06-The overall objective is to develop a fundamental basis for characterization of geomechanical performance of shale gas reservoirs in the process of hydraulic fracturing stimulation. This effort shall focus on predicting fault reactivation (shear slippage) and improving effectiveness of hydraulic fracturing stimulation to enhance production of horizontal gas shale wells, targeting the Marcellus shale in the Appalachian Basin.

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Water Management in Mature Oil Fields using Advanced Particle Gels

Final Project Report-11123-32-The objectives of the project are (1) to develop a mechanistic understanding of preformed particle gel systems that are used to reduce excess water production and improve oil recovery, (2) to gain a better understanding of the process by performing laboratory experiments, and (3) to develop a reservoir simulation tool with flow and transport capability for particle gels to aid in design and optimization of microgel water control processes.

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Basin-Scale Produced Water Management Tools and Options

Final Project Report-11123-08-This project has five main objectives: (1) create basin-wide, digital produced water management tools that integrate produced water character, water disposal/reuse, water transport, and groundwater sensitivity factors to allow for quicker and more efficient regulatory and management decisions related to unconventional gas developments in the Uinta Basin (figures 1 and 2,14473 ); (2) investigate the option of beneficial use of produced water treatment for geothermal heat recovery or power generation in the Uinta Basin; (3) promote maximized produced water reuse which will minimize use of freshwater in unconventional gas development and production; (4) compile Uinta Basin produced water management practices (figure 3) and recommend best practices; and (5) seek to increase protection of critical Uinta Basin alluvial aquifers.

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Cost-Effective Treatment of Produced Water Using Co-Produced Energy Sources

Final Project Report-11123-03-The objective of this project was to upscale the humidification dehumidification (HDH) process tested successfully at field scale in RPSEA Project 07123-05, “Cost-Effective Treatment of Produced Water Using Co-Produced Energy Sources for Small Producers,” and to demonstrate a viable and cost effective process using solar energy or waste heat to augment the process for continuous operation. Increased automation and maintenance parameters were evaluated and put in place to allow unattended operation for several days or even weeks at a time and a full-scale prototype was constructed and operated at a field gathering site for a period of four months with the goal of reducing disposed water to less than 20% of the original volume. Technology transfer efforts focused on commercialization of the technology

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Field Demo of Eco-Friendly Creation of Propped Hydraulic Fractures

Project Final Report-11123-23-The primary objective of the project is to conduct field tests of the Novel Production Enhancement Process (NPEP) on actual small producer wells. A range of bottom hole temperatures, formation type and permeability will be explored to full investigate the applicability of the NPEP. The treatments will be considered successful if conducted in a timely and economic manner with little to no environmental impact, and result in a substantial increase in production.

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Temporal Characterization of Hydrates System Dynamics beneath Seafloor Mounds

Project Final Report-DE-FE0010141-The overall objective of the project is to investigate hydrate system dynamics beneath seafloor mounds—a structurally focused example of hydrate occurrence at the landward extreme of their stability field—in the northern Gulf of Mexico. Researchers will conduct observatory-based in situ measurements at Woolsey Mound, MC118

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Heavy Viscous Oil PVT

Project Final Report-08121-2201-02-The objectives of this work are to evaluate current practices in viscosity measurements, correlations, and models of heavy, viscous oil, to include experimental validation of the models; develop best practices of sample handing and laboratory measurement methods; study the impact of solvent and commingling of different fluids on viscosity change and asphaltenes instability, including examination of the existing models and mixing rules in handling the property change; and report on conditions in which multiple phases exist.

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Game Changing Technology of Polymeric Surfactants for Tertiary Oil Recovery in the Illinois Basin

Project Final Report-10123-03-The objective of the proposed work in this project is to further develop polymeric surfactant (PS) technology as an alternative chemical EOR approach. This breakthrough technology that uses a single component instead of multiple components as in traditional Surfactant Polymer (SP) flooding has the potential of saving millions of dollars for mature field tertiary oil recovery operations. The typical oilfield reservoir conditions from the Illinois Basin will be used to test and evaluate the developing PS-EOR potential for this important mature oil field region.

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Use of Engineered Nanoparticle-stabilized CO2 Foams to Improve Volumetric Sweep of CO2 EOR Processes

Project Final Report-DE-FE0005917-The goal of this project is to develop a new carbon dioxide injection enhanced oil recovery (CO2-EOR) process using engineered nanoparticles with optimized surface coatings that has better volumetric sweep efficiency and a wider application range than conventional CO2-EOR processes.

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Sustainable Management of Flowback Water during Hydraulic Fracturing of Marcellus Shale for Natural Gas Production

Project Final Report-DE-FE0000975-The goal is to develop a sustainable approach for water management in the Marcellus Shale play, in which flowback water is economically treated on site and reused for hydraulic fracturing adjacent wells. Optimal treatment processes will be identified, and acid mine drainage (AMD) water will be examined as a potential supplement to flowback water used for hydraulic fracturing. Researchers will also investigate the effects of barium sulfate (BaSO4) precipitation on well surfaces and fracture spaces.

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Relationships between Induced Seismicity and Fluid Injection: Development of Strategies to Manage Fluid Disposal in Shale Hydrocarbon Plays

Project Final Report-11122-27-The primary objectives of this program are: (1) to determine the relationships between fluid injection practices, regional geology and stress regime, and the occurrence of earthquakes; (2) to identify waste-disposal strategies for injection that reduce and minimize the triggering of seismic activity, or that ensure that seismic activity is confined to low-magnitude, harmless events.

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Novel CO2 Foam Concepts and Injection Schemes for Improving CO2 Sweep Efficiency in Sandstone and Carbonate Hydrocarbon Formations

Project Final Report-DE-FE0005902-The goal of this project is to develop mobility control agents using surfactants injected with carbon dioxide (CO2) rather than with water for CO2 enhanced oil recovery (CO2-EOR) in heterogeneous carbonate and sandstone reservoirs.

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Nanoparticle-stabilized CO2 Foam for CO2-EOR Application

Project Final Report-DE-FE0005979-The goal of this project is to develop and evaluate, through coreflood tests at reservoir conditions, a nanoparticle-stabilized carbon dioxide (CO2) foam system that can improve CO2 sweep efficiency in CO2 enhanced oil recovery (EOR) and minimize particle retention in the reservoir.

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New Albany Shale Gas

Project Final Report-07122-16-The project objective was to develop techniques and methodologies for increasing the success ratio and productivity of shale gas wells in the New Albany formation, which has not been exploited, to a level at which the otherwise noncommercial wells become commercial producers. Scientific and technical analyses will be combined with field data acquisition, testing, and field validation to produce an integrated project plan for geologic, geochemical, reservoir engineering, and production stimulation studies, as well as a detailed field data acquisition and testing plan addressing all major issues.

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Investigation of Improved Conductivity and Proppant Applications in the Bakken Formation

Project Final Report NT43291-1.8-The goal of this project is to provide a better understanding of potential technical issues involving the use of proppants in the Bakken Formation, and thereby assist in maximizing the development of the formation. Toward this goal, researchers will evaluate the effect of fracturing fluids on proppant performance and formation integrity under reservoir conditions.

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High Resolution 3D Laser Imaging for Inspection, Maintenance, Repair, and Operations

Project Final Report-09121-3300-06-The objectives of the project include the development of a fully operational sensor to scan targets in a pool environment and then integrate with the power and communications from an industry leading ROV. The project will validate the capabilities of underwater laser imaging to collect accurate 3 dimensional data of objects which are representative of those found in deep water oil and gas production systems

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Resource Characterization and Quantification of Natural Gas Hydrate and Associated Free-Gas Accumulations in the Prudhoe Bay – Kuparuk River Area on the North Slope of Alaska

Project Final Report-DE-FC26-01NT41332-Significant methane hydrate deposits have formed within and below the permafrost in the uppermost reservoirs of the Alaska North Slope (ANS) petroleum system. A desire to better understand the potential productivity of these large natural gas hydrate accumulations and whether or not they could become a commercially viable part of stranded ANS gas resources inspired this multi-year Cooperative Research Agreement (CRA) between BP Exploration (Alaska), Inc. (BPXA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) in close collaboration with the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

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Diagnosis of Multiple Fracture Stimulation in Horizontal Wells by Downhole Temperature Measurement for Unconventional Oil and Gas Wells

Project Final Report-09121-3500-10-The team designed an inertial guidance system for ultra-deepwater drilling. The system was based on MEMS gyroscope technology; with a demonstrated gyroscope mechanical sensor design integrated with robust readout circuits that can operate in the down-hole environment, ie., high temperature and high vibration/shock. MEMS gyroscopes enable this inertial guidance system to be positioned next to the drill bit, which is a significant improvement over existing magnetometer guidance systems that must be installed 50 to 80 feet behind the drill bit. The shortened reaction reduces drilling time and drilling cost. The system could potentially enable a greater volume of the reservoir to be accessed from a single surface location, decreasing costs and environmental impact.

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Using Single-Molecule Imaging System Combined with Nano-fluidic Chip to Understand Fluid Flow in Tight and Shale Gas Formation

Project Final Report-09122-29-The project targets on improving the understanding of the flow behavior of natural gas and introduced fluids (water, surfactant solutions and polymers) in micro-Darcy to nano-Darcy range of tight sand and shale formations by using advanced single-molecule imaging system, coreflooding experiments, combined with nano-fluidic chips and pore-scale numerical simulation techniques. This reports our three years’ effort for this RPSEA funded research project.

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Lowering Drilling Cost, Improving Operational Safety, and Reducing Environmental Impact through Zonal Isolation Improvements for Horizontal Wells Drilled in the Marcellus Shale

Project Final Report-10122-19-This long-term comprehensive study of the cement systems and field operations applied in the Marcellus Shale play targets elimination of zonal isolation concerns and associated cost, safety, and environmental issues. The approach used in this study was to develop an integrated process to optimize zonal isolation, reduce operational issues, minimize remedial cementing, and optimize rig time spent waiting on cement.

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Characterization of Potential Sites for Near Miscible CO2 Applications to Improve Oil Recovery in Arbuckle Reservoirs

Project Final Report-09123-18-The study from a previous laboratory research project funded by RPSEA/NETL indicated that favorable mechanisms to improve oil recovery by injection of CO2 at near miscible conditions are achievable at reservoir temperature at the Ogallah unit in Kansas. The initial plan of this study was to apply various engineering tests to characterize this mature oil field for a future pilot test of near miscible CO2. The plan was modified with the approval of RPSEA later to continue the project with objectives to 1) use an integrated methodology to construct an improved geological model in the Ogallah unit, 2) demonstrate the feasibility of CO2 near miscible injection to mobilize the oil with a single well pilot test in an oil field produced from the Arbuckle formation, and 3) conduct reservoir simulation with the companion reservoir model to investigate the reservoir performance of near miscible CO2 flooding applications

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Advanced Steady-State and Transient, Three-Dimensional, Single and Multiphase, Non-Newtonian Simulation System for Managed Pressure Drilling

Project Final Report-08121-2502-01-Fully predictive accurate pressure profiling methods along general well paths will be developed by solving rigorous mathematical models that do not bear the limitations of ad hoc assumptions implicit in mean hydraulic radius, slot flow, multiphase empirical correlation and like approaches. The project objective is to bring state-of-the art models that exceed commercial capabilities and their newer counterparts to Managed Pressure Drilling planning to provide an integrated software platform for the entire circulation system that will set new industry standards.

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Deepwater Reverse-Circulation Primary Cementing

Project Final Report-10121-4502-01-In Reverse-Circulation Primary Cementing (RCPC) fluids are pumped downhole via the annulus and then up into the casing, in contrast to a conventional cement job where fluids are pumped down the casing then up into the annulus. The objective of the RPSEA Deepwater Reverse-Circulation Primary Cementing (RCPC) project is to assess the viability of performing RCPC to reduce circulation pressure requirements for deepwater wells, to determine required technology to apply RCPC for deepwater wells, and to present development strategies for required technologies. This report is submitted in fulfillment of Task 19 of the Deepwater Reverse-Circulation Primary Cementing project and contains a summary of Phase I and II activities.

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Gulf of Mexico Gas Hydrates Joint Industry Project (JIP) Characterizing Natural Gas Hydrates in the Deep Water Gulf of Mexico - Applications for Safe Exploration and Production

Project Final Report-DE-FC26-01NT41330-The goal of this project is to develop technology and collect data to assist in the characterization of naturally occurring gas hydrates in the deep water Gulf of Mexico (GoM). The intent of the project is to better understand the impact of hydrates on safety and seafloor stability as well as provide data for use by scientists in their study of climate change and assessment of the feasibility of marine hydrate as a potential future energy resource.

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Improved Mobility Control in CO2 Enhanced Recovery Using SPI Gels

Project Final Report-FE0005958-The goal of this project is to demonstrate the potential of using Silica Polymer Initiator-Carbon dioxide (SPI-CO2) gel systems for profile modifications in CO2 injection/ production wells. The objective is to advance SPI-CO2Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) gel technology by performing multiple small-scale field injectivity tests using both ‘Huff & Puff’ and conventional pattern flood applications. A sub-objective of the project is to improve the SPI-CO2gel integrity by testing different additives as potential substitutes for the polyacrylamide currently being used.

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Intelligent Production System for Ultra-Deepwater with Short Hop Wireless Power and Wireless Data Transfer for Lateral Production Control and Optimization

Project Final Report-09121-3500-01-The objective is to develop a safe system to optimize production for deployment in multilateral wells and increasing the life of the wells while decreasing the production costs. It will provide remote flow control capabilities inside the laterals using an electric, ultra-low power choke system with production data collection capability in real time

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Development Strategies for Maximizing East Texas Oil Field Production

Project Final Report-08123-16-The goals of this project were to evaluate deepening and behind-pipe opportunities and enhanced oil recovery (EOR) potentials to maximize recovery from the East Texas Oil Field (ETOF), a giant mature and marginal field currently operated by 114 small producers. This field demonstration project has two industrial partners, Danmark Energy LLP and John Linder Operating Co., and two primary goals: (1) locating well-deepening and waterflooding targets guided by depositional trends through detailed mapping of reservoir architecture, and (2) conducting a feasibility study on EOR methods for recovering a portion of the ~1.1 billion stock tank barrels (BSTB) of residual oil.

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Assessing the Efficacy of the Aerobic Methanotropic Biofilter in Methane Hydrate Environments

Project Final Report-DE-NT0005667-The goal of this project is to assess the efficacy of aerobic methanotrophy in preventing the escape of methane from marine, hydrate-bearing reservoirs to the atmosphere and ultimately to better define the role of aerobic methanotrophy in the global carbon cycle.

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Contacting New Reservoir in Hunton Dolomite in Nearly Depleted Unger Field, Marion County, Kansas Using a Lateral with Azimuthal Gamma Ray Sensor and Drillpipe Conveyed Wireline Logs

Project Final Report-07123-04-The project goal at both Hillsboro and Unger fields was to contact new oil and revive the field by extending the reach of an existing vertical well or to drill a cost effective lateral scaled to the economics of anticipated oil recovery

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Multiazimuth Seismic Diffraction Imaging for Fracture Characterization in Low-Permeability Gas Formations

Project Final Report-08122-53-The objective of this research project was to develop advanced technologies and techniques that improve detection, characterization, and production prediction from low-permeability gas accumulations through both new seismic diffraction imaging technology and improved wirelineconveyed sidewall core analysis of structural diagenetic fracture surrogates.

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Carbon Dioxide-Enhanced Oil Production from the Citronelle Oil Field in the Rodessa Formation, South Alabama

Project Final Report-DE-FC26-06NT43029-The objectives of the project were to provide a detailed analysis of Citronelle geology, reservoir simulations, diagnostic and monitoring techniques, and water-alternating-gas (WAG) injection experience to assist the operator in designing and implementing a commercial CO2 flood at Citronelle that would realize the expected EOR potential of the field and could also provide a secure sequestration site for CO2 produced from electric power generation.

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PROCESSING RICH OR LEAN OIL SHALES:  THE TOSCO II PROCESS

"The Tosco II retorting process, which has been successfully tested in a 1,000 ton per day semi-works, is equally adaptable to rich or lean oil shales. At present, Tosco Corporation and Exxon are constructing a 66,000 ton a day commercial facility to utilize the process at the Colony Project in northwestern Colorado. The Tosco II process involves the indirect heating of finely crushed shale in a rotating retort, using ceramic balls as a heat carrier. The process recovers all the assay hydrocarbons in the shale, producing a high-caloric-value gas and a C5  oil stream. The spent shale produced in retorting still contains some organic carbon. For high quality U.S. shales the percentage of organic carbon is small,  approximately 4%, and in the past was considered to have, little economic consequence as a source of heat energy. However, the drastic increase in energy prices and a growing interest in non U.S. oil shale deposits, whose spent shales typically contain higher percentages of residual organic carbon, has caused Tosco to accelerate its development of technology to utilize this  source of energy. The product of that development work combines the Tosco II process with well known fluidized bed technology for combustion or gasification of spent shale. The heat recovered from the fluid bed can be integrated into the retorting process or is utilized to produce steam for turbine drivers or power generation."

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MINERALOGY AND LIBERATION CHARACTERISTICS OF WESTERN MESABI RANGE OXIDIZED TACONITES

This report describes the mineralogy and liberation characteristics of the three samples of the Biwabik Iron Formation for 26.5 mi from Keewatin to Grand Rapids, MN. The samples represent mostly material from the Lower Cherty Member of the Biwabik Iron Formation, although one sample included some Upper Cherty Member. Minerals of all three samples were quartz, hematite, geothite, and minor to trace amounts of magnetite, iron carbonate, and iron silicate.

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