bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Blendas poliméricas biodegradáveis de PHB e PLA para fabricação de filmes
Authors: Pachekoski Wagner Mauricio , Dalmolin Carla , Agnelli José Augusto Marcondes
Published: February 2015

O poli(hidroxibutirato) - PHB - e o poli(ácido lático) - PLA - são dois poliésteres termoplásticos com grande potencial para uso em aplicações industriais, sendo viáveis nos principais métodos de processamento e totalmente biodegradáveis. Porém, devido às suas propriedades mecânicas limitadas, necessitam de modificações para melhorar seu desempenho e tornarem-se industrialmente competitivos. Foram estudadas propriedades e características destes dois polímeros e suas misturas poliméricas, avaliando a possibilidade do uso na preparação de filmes finos por extrusão para embalagens. Verificou-se a possibilidade de produção de filmes finos de misturas PHB/PLA, através das técnicas de extrusão de filmes, planos e tubulares soprados. Porém, para viabilizar a produção industrial destes filmes, modificações devem ser realizadas no processo de produção e/ou no preparo da mistura polimérica através da aditivação, com o objetivo de reduzir a alta adesividade dos filmes durante o seu processamento.
Evaluating the landscape of fear between apex predatory sharks and mobile sea turtles across a large dynamic seascape
Authors: Hammerschlag Neil , Broderick Annette C. , Coker John W. , Coyne Michael S. , Dodd Mark , Frick Michael G. , Godfrey Matthew H. , Godley Brendan J. , Griffin DuBose B. , Hartog Kyra , Murphy Sally R. , Murphy Thomas M. , Nelson Emily Rose , Williams Kristina L. , Witt Matthew J. , Hawkes Lucy A.
Published: February 2015

The “landscape of fear” model has been proposed as a unifying concept in ecology, describing, in part, how animals behave and move about in their environment. The basic model predicts that as an animal's landscape changes from low to high risk of predation, prey species will alter their behavior to risk avoidance. However, studies investigating and evaluating the landscape of fear model across large spatial scales (tens to hundreds of thousands of square kilometers) in dynamic, open, aquatic systems involving apex predators and highly mobile prey are lacking. To address this knowledge gap, we investigated predator–prey relationships between tiger sharks (Galeocerdo cuvier) and loggerhead turtles (Caretta caretta) in the North Atlantic Ocean. This included the use of satellite tracking to examine shark and turtle distributions as well as their surfacing behaviors under varying levels of home range overlap. Our findings revealed patterns that deviated from our a priori predictions based on the landscape of fear model. Specifically, turtles did not alter their surfacing behaviors to risk avoidance when overlap in shark–turtle core home range was high. However, in areas of high overlap with turtles, sharks exhibited modified surfacing behaviors that may enhance predation opportunity. We suggest that turtles may be an important factor in determining shark distribution, whereas for turtles, other life history trade‐offs may play a larger role in defining their habitat use. We propose that these findings are a result of both biotic and physically driven factors that independently or synergistically affect predator–prey interactions in this system. These results have implications for evolutionary biology, community ecology, and wildlife conservation. Further, given the difficulty in studying highly migratory marine species, our approach and conclusions may be applied to the study of other predator–prey systems.
Relevance (January 2002)
Authors: Holditch Stephen A.
Published: February 2015

President's column - No abstract available.
Tightening Security in the Gulf of Mexico
Authors: Sheffield Bob , D'Elia Lou , Hayles Keith
Published: February 2015

Guest editorial - No abstract available.
Q&A with Harry Longwell
Authors: Longwell Harry J.
Published: February 2015

Q&A - No abstract available.
Overview: Well Control (January 2002)
Authors: Leach Colin
Published: February 2015

Overview - No abstract available.
Comments (January 2003)
Authors: Donnelly John
Published: February 2015

Editor's column - No abstract available.
Expanding the Value of Expandable Metals
Authors: JPT staff _
Published: February 2015

Technology Update - Information provided by Brent Emerson, Director Well Bore Construction Multilateral and Expandable Systems, Baker Oil Tools.
Uninterrupted Education: The Vital Role of SPE's Continuing Education in Professional Development
Authors: Fattahi Behrooz
Published: February 2015

Management - This article is a condensed version of paper SPE 68796, which was presented at the SPE Western Regional Meeting held in Bakersfield, California, 26-30 March 2001.
Optimizing an Aggressive Drilling Program at the Statfjord Field
Authors: Denney Dennis
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 78347, "Optimization of an Aggressive Drilling Program at the Statfjord Field - Maximizing Production in a Mature Field," by Anne-Grethe Hansen, SPE, Atle Brendsdal, Dag Schistad Arnesen, and Marian Morris, Statoil ASA, originally presented at the 2002 SPE European Petroleum Conference, Aberdeen, 29-31 October.
Enhanced Gravel-Pack Completions Revitalize a Mature Sand-Producing Field
Authors: Denney Dennis
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 77919, "Enhanced Gravel-Pack Completions Revitalize a Mature Sand-Producing Field - A Case Study," by Mohamed Zaini B. Md Noor and Kasim B. Selamat, Petronas Carigali Sdn. Bhd., and Sharifudin Salahudin, SPE, Halliburton Energy Services Inc., originally presented at the 2002 SPE Asia Pacific Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition, Melbourne, Australia, 8-10 October.
Fracture Stimulation Optimization in a Mature Waterflood Redevelopment
Authors: Bybee Karen
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper SPE 76723, "Fracture Stimulation Optimization in the Redevelopment of a Mature Waterflood, Elk Hills Field, California," by Tom Walker, SPE, Shawn Kerns, SPE, Dick Scott, SPE, and Paul White, SPE, Occidental of Elk Hills Inc.; John Harkrider, SPE, Apex Petroleum Engineering; Craig Miller, SPE, BJ Services Co.; and Tarlochan Singh, SPE, Pinnacle Technologies Inc., originally presented at the 2002 SPE Western Regional/AAPG Pacific Section Joint Meeting, Anchorage, 20-22 May.
Horizontal Miscible Water- Alternating-Gas Development
Authors: Denney Dennis
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 76819, "Horizontal Miscible Water-Alternating- Gas Development of the Alpine Field, Alaska," by R. Scott Redman, SPE, Phillips Alaska Inc., originally presented at the 2002 SPE Western Regional/ AAPG Pacific Section Joint Meeting, Anchorage, Alaska, 20-22 May.
Techbits (February 2003)
Authors: JPT staff _
Published: February 2015

Techbits - No abstract available.
Overview: Well Testing (February 2003)
Authors: Ozkan Erdal
Published: February 2015

Overview - No abstract available.
Characterizing Partially Sealing Faults - An Artificial Neural Network Approach
Authors: Denney Dennis
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 78715, "Characterization of Partially Sealing Faults From Pressure Transient Data: An Artificial Neural Network Approach," by G. Aydinoglu, M. Bhat, SPE, and T. Ertekin, SPE, Penn State U., originally presented at the 2002 SPE Eastern Regional Meeting, Lexington, Kentucky, 23-26 October.
Relevance (March 2002)
Authors: Holditch Stephen A.
Published: February 2015

President's column - No abstract available.
Overview: HP/HT Challenges (March 2002)
Authors: Graves Kyle S.
Published: February 2015

Overview - No abstract available.
Hydraulic Fracturing for Sand Control in High Gas Rate Screenless Completions
Authors: Denney Dennis
Published: February 2015

This article is a synopsis of paper SPE 73724, "Pushing the Envelope: Successful Hydraulic Fracturing for Sand-Control Strategy in High Gas Rate Screenless Completions in the Jauf Reservoir, Saudi Arabia," by J. Ricardo Solares, SPE, Kirk M. Bartko, SPE, and Ali H. Habbtar, Saudi Aramco, originally presented at the 2002 SPE International Symposium and Exhibition on Formation Damage Control, Lafayette, Louisiana, 20-21 February.
One SPE (March 2003)
Authors: Young Andrew A.
Published: February 2015

President's column - No abstract available.
Q&A with Bernard J. Duroc-Danner
Authors: Duroc-Danner Bernard J. , Donnelly John
Published: February 2015

Q&A - No abstract available.
Techbits (March 2003)
Authors: JPT staff _
Published: February 2015

Techbits - No abstract available.
Making Project Management Discipline Integral to Corporate Culture
Authors: Holland Dutch , Anand Pradeep
Published: February 2015

Management - No abstract available.
New Handbook for Guidance in Assessing Impacts of Decommissioning and Disposal of Redundant Offshore Installations
Authors: Nesse Steinar , Lind Even , Jarandsen Bente
Published: February 2015

HSE Horizons - This is a condensed version of paper SPE 74170, which was presented at the SPE International Conference on Health, Safety, and Environment in Oil and Gas E&P held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 20-22 March 2002.
Large-Scale Hydraulic Fracturing in a Frontier Area in China
Authors: Bybee Karen
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper SPE 77680, "Large-Scale Hydraulic Fracturing in a Fontier Area in China," by L. Jin, SPE, Burlington Resources Inc.; D. Veltri, SPE, Yuma E&P Co.; and D. Krause, SPE, and T. Weller, SPE, Burlington Resources Inc., originally presented at the 2002 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, San Antonio, Texas, 29 September-2 October.
Hydraulic Fracture Initiation in the Colton Sandstone
Authors: Denney Dennis
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 78187, "Experimental Study of Hydraulic Fracure Initiation in Colton Sandstone," by T.P. Lhomme, SPE, C.J. de Pater, SPE, and P.H. Helfferich, Delft U. of Technology, originally presented at the 2002 SPE/ISRM Rock Mechanics Conference, Irving, Texas, 20-23 October.
Sand-Production Prediction of a Gas Field
Authors: Denney Dennis
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 78234, "Sand Production Prediction of Gas Field - Methodology and Field Application," by B. Wu, SPE, and C.P. Tan, SPE, CSIRO Petroleum, originally presented at the 2002 SPE/ISRM Rock Mechanics Conference, Irving, Texas, 20-23 October.
Effect of Pore Pressure and Stress Path on Rock Mechanical Properties
Authors: Bybee Karen
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper SPE 78152, "Effect of Pore Pressure and Stress Path on Rock Mechanical Properties for HP/HT Application," by E. Skomedal, SPE, Statoil ASA; H.P. Jostad, Norwegian Geotechnical Inst.; and M.H. Hettema, SPE, Statoil ASA, originally presented at the 2002 SPE/ISRM Rock Mechanics Conference, Irving, Texas, 20-23 October.
Relevance (April 2002)
Authors: Holditch Stephen A.
Published: February 2015

President's column - No abstract available.
Energy Policy Basics
Authors: Romere Brian P.
Published: February 2015

Guest editorial - No abstract available.
Techbits (April 2002)
Authors: JPT staff _
Published: February 2015

Techbits - No abstract available.
Deepwater Separation: What Could Be the Use of It?
Authors: Denney Dennis
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 71549, "Deepwater Separation: What Could Be the Use of It?" by O. Johansen, SPE, and E. Leporcher, SPE, TotalFinaElf Exploration Norge AS, originally presented at the 2001 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, New Orleans, 30 September-3 October.
Liquid-Free CO2/Sand Stimulations: An Overlooked Technology
Authors: Bybee Karen
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper SPE 72383, "Liquid- Free CO2/Sand Stimulations: An Overlooked Technology - Production Update," by R.L. Mazza, SPE, Petroleum Consulting Services, originally presented at the 2001 SPE Eastern Regional Meeting, Canton, Ohio, 17-19 October.
Overview: Reservoir Simulation (April 2002)
Authors: May Ed
Published: February 2015

Overview - No abstract available.
Techbits (April 2003)
Authors: JPT staff _
Published: February 2015

Techbits - No abstract available.
Technical Limits Program Streamlines Alaskan Drilling Project
Authors: Lynch Doug , Ratchinsky Scott
Published: February 2015

Management - No abstract available.
Integration of Intelligent Well Systems Into Sand Control Completions
Authors: Bybee Karen
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper SPE 78271, "The Integration of Intelligent Well Systems Into Sand Control Completions for Selective Reservoir Flow Control in Brazil's Deepwater," by Leo E. Hill Jr., SPE, Gene Ratterman, SPE, Mike Lorenz, SPE, Sergio Fonseca, and Oswaldo Moreira, Baker Oil Tools, and Fernando Machado, SPE, and Ronaldo Izetti, Petrobras, originally presented at the 2002 SPE 13th European Petroleum Conference, Aberdeen, 29-31 October.
Remotely Controlled In-Situ Gas Lift in the Norne Subsea Field Offshore
Authors: Bybee Karen
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper SPE 77660, "Remotely Controlled In-Situ Gas Lift on the Norne Subsea Field," by Ferid T. Al-Kasim, Synove Tevik, and Knut Arne Jakobsen, Statoil ASA; Yula Tang, SPE, Scandpower A/S; and Younes Jalali, SPE, Schlumberger, prepared for presentation at the 2002 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, San Antonio, Texas, 29 September-2 October.
Well Test Analysis Predicts Retrograde Condensation
Authors: Bybee Karen
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper SPE 77538, "Study of Gas-Condensate Well Productivity in Santa Barbara Field, Venezuela, by Well Test Analysis," by Mario Briones, SPE, and Judith A. Zambrano, SPE, PDVSA, and Cesar Zerpa, U. de Oriente, prepared for presentation at the 2002 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, San Antonio, Texas, 29 September-2 October.
Understanding Reserves Uncertainties in a Mature Field
Authors: Denney Dennis
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 77896, "Understanding Reserves Uncertainties in a Mature Field by Reservoir Modeling," by Rini Verbruggen, SPE, Stephen Pannett, SPE, and Greg Stone, Shell Todd Oil Services Ltd., originally presented at the 2002 SPE Asia Pacific Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition, Melbourne, Australia, 8-10 October.
Comments (May 2002)
Authors: Donnelly John
Published: February 2015

Editor's column - No abstract available.
Techbits (May 2002)
Authors: JPT staff _
Published: February 2015

Techbits - No abstract available.
Q&A with Sted Garber
Authors: Garber Sted , Donnelly John
Published: February 2015

Q&A - No abstract available.
Overview: Wellbore Tubulars (May 2002)
Authors: Jellison Michael
Published: February 2015

Overview - No abstract available.
Drilling System Combines Composite Coiled Tubing and Hydraulic Workover Unit
Authors: Bybee Karen
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper SPE 74538, "The Hybrid Drilling System: Incorporating Composite Coiled Tubing and Hydraulic Workover Technologies Into One Integrated Drilling System," by E. Alan Coats, SPE, and Mark Farabee, SPE, Halliburton Energy Services Inc., originally presented at the 2002 IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, 26-28 February.
Whipstock Casing Installation Advances Well Construction
Authors: Bybee Karen
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper SPE 74563, "Whipstock Casing Installation Advances Well Construction Process," by David Mayfield, SPE, Murphy Oil; Edgar M. Rodriguez, SPE, Baker Hughes Inteq; Erik Nordenstam, SPE, Baker Oil Tools; and Jerry Buster, SPE, Grant Prideco, originally presented at the 2002 IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, 26-28 February.
Rigless Method for Perforating, Evaluating, and Stimulating a Live Well
Authors: Denney Dennis
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 74350, "An Innovative Rigless Method for Perforating, Evaluating, and Stimulating a Live Well," by Bryan Soto, Repsol-YPF, and Edgar Almanza, Martin Scott, SPE, and Mark Favret, SPE, Halliburton Energy Services Inc., originally presented at the 2002 SPE International Petroleum Conference and Exhibition in Mexico, Villahermosa, Mexico, 10-12 February.
Overview: Artificial Lift (May 2002)
Authors: Lea James F.
Published: February 2015

Overview - No abstract available.
Simulation and Optimization of Continuous Gas Lift
Authors: Denney Dennis
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 72169, "Simulation and Optimization of a Continuous Gas Lift System in the Aghajari Oil Field," by Alireza Bahadori, Natl. Iranian South Oil Co.; Shahaboddin Ayatollahi and M. Moshfeghian, Shiraz U., originally presented at the 2001 SPE Asia Pacific Improved Oil Recovery Conference, Kuala Lumpur, 8-9 October.
Q&A with John Gibson (May 2003)
Authors: Gibson John , Donnelly John
Published: February 2015

Q&A - No abstract available.
High-Powered Laser Temperature Effects on Rock Properties
Authors: Denney Dennis
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 78154, "Temperatures Induced by High-Power Lasers: Effects on Reservoir Rock Strength and Mechanical Properties," by Ramona M. Graves, SPE, and Samih Batarseh, SPE, Colorado School of Mines (the latter now with Gas Technology Inst.); Richard A. Parker, Parker Geoscience; and Brian C. Gahan, SPE, Gas Technology Inst., originally presented at the 2002 SPE/ISRM Rock Mechanics Conference, Irving, Texas, 20-23 October.
Overview: Artificial Lift (May 2003)
Authors: Prado Mauricio G.
Published: February 2015

Overview - No abstract available.
A Novel Approach to Gas Lift Design for 40,000 B/D Subsea Producers
Authors: Bybee Karen
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper SPE 77727, "A Novel Approach to Gas Lift Design for 40,000 B/D Subsea Producers," by G.J. Duncan, SPE, Petro- Canada and B. Beldring, SPE, Norsk Hydro, originally presented at the 2002 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, San Antonio, Texas, 29 September-2 October.
ESP Design Changes for High GLR and High Sand Production
Authors: Bybee Karen
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper SPE 77801, "ESP Design Changes for High GLR and High Sand Production: Apache Stag Project," by N.B. Muecke, SPE, Apache Energy Ltd., and G.H. Kappelhoff, SPE, and A. Watson, Schlumberger, originally presented at the 2002 SPE Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition, Melbourne, Australia, 6-10 October.
Telemetry Drillpipe: Enabling Technology for a Downhole Network
Authors: Bybee Karen
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper SPE/IADC 79885, "Telemetry Drillpipe: Enabling Technology for the Downhole Internet," by M.J. Jellison, SPE, Grant Prideco; D.R. Hall, IntelliServ; D.C. Howard, SPE, BP America Inc.; H.T. Hall Jr., IntelliServ; R.C. Long, SPE, DOE Natl. Energy Technology Laboratory; R.B. Chandler, SPE, Grant Prideco; and D.S. Pixton, IntelliServ, originally presented at the 2003 SPE/IADC Drilling Conference, Amsterdam, 19-21 February.
The Consolidating Oil Business: Technological Solutions to Managing Expanding Diversity and Geographic Breadth
Authors: Bartling Bill
Published: February 2015

Management - No abstract available.
Overview: Deepwater Drilling and Completions (June 2002)
Authors: Hilton Paul R.
Published: February 2015

Overview - No abstract available.
Overview: Formation Evaluation (June 2002)
Authors: Nieto John
Published: February 2015

Overview - No abstract available.
Real-Time and Time-Lapse LWD Images for Geosteering and Formation Evaluation
Authors: Denney Dennis
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 71733, "The Use of Real-Time and Time-Lapse Logging-While-Drilling Images for Geosteering and Formation Evaluation in the Breitbrunn Field, Bavaria, Germany," by Hendrik Rohler, RWE-DEA A.G., and Ted Bornemann, Alexis Darquin, and John Rasmus, Schlumberger, originally presented at the 2001 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, New Orleans, 30 September-3 October.
Permanent Fiber-Optic In-Well 4D Seismic Sensor Successfully Deployed
Authors: Wallace Rhea
Published: February 2015

Technology Update - No abstract available.
Cleaning Wire-Wrapped Screen Liners With Coiled-Tubing Jetting
Authors: Bybee Karen
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper SPE 81741, Cleaning Wire-Wrapped Screen Liners: Large-Scale Field Study Shows Coiled-Tubing Jetting To Be the Most Effective Technique," by Zein Wijaya, SPE, Caltex Pacific Indonesia, and Lance Portman, SPE, and Hardianto, SPE, BJ Services, prepared for the 2003 SPE/ICoTA Coiled-Tubing Conference, Houston, 8-9 April.
Overview: Heavy Oil (June 2003)
Authors: Gurfinkel Mariano
Published: February 2015

Overview - No abstract available.
Comments (July 2002)
Authors: Donnelly John
Published: February 2015

Editor's column - No abstract available.
Dialog (July 2002)
Authors: Craig Bruce
Published: February 2015

Dialog - Discussion/Reply. No abstract available.
OTC Highlights Emerging Technology in New Home
Authors: Denney Dennis , Wallace Rhea
Published: February 2015

Conference review - No abstract available.
Well Log Repositories Ensuring the Preservation of Historical E&P Data
Authors: Armitage David
Published: February 2015

Management - No abstract available.
Environmental Reporting: Toward an Industry Report
Authors: Denney Dennis
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 74156, "Environmental Reporting: Toward an E&P Industry's Report," by E. Garland, SPE, TotalFinaElf, originally presented at the 2002 SPE International Conference on Health, Safety, and Environment in Oil and Gas Exploration and Production, Kuala Lumpur, 20-22 March.
Subsea Tool Developed for Well Intervention and Abandonment
Authors: Wallace Rhea
Published: February 2015

Technology Update - No abstract available.
Brae Field Extended-Reach Drilling
Authors: Bybee Karen
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper SPE 79818, "Brae Field Extended Reach Drilling - A Case History," by G.C. Lumsden, SPE, and J.R. Parker, Marathon Oil U.K. Ltd., prepared for the 2003 SPE/IADC Drilling Conference, Amsterdam, 19-21 February.
Planning Fit-for-Purpose Roller-Technology Solutions
Authors: Denney Dennis
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 79822, "Planning Fit-for-Purpose Solutions With Roller Technology: The Value of Applied E-valuation," by Scott D. Fraser, SPE, Weatherford Intl.; Mike Rennie, ChevronTexaco; and Colin J. Mason, SPE, BP plc, prepared for the 2003 SPE/IADC Drilling Conference, Amsterdam, 19-21 February.
Interfacing Fracturing and Sand-Control Strategies Into Multilateral Technology
Authors: Denney Dennis
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 80477, "Interfacing Fracturing and Sand-Control Completion Strategies Into Multilateral Technology: Considerations and Solutions," by Travis Cavender, SPE, Thomas O. Roane, SPE, and H.L. Restarick, Halliburton Energy Services Inc., prepared for the 2003 SPE Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition, Jakarta, 15-17 April.
API Compendium To Examine Potential Emission Reduction
Authors: Denney Dennis
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 80576, "Application of the API Compendium To Examine Potential Emission Reduction Opportunities for Upstream Operations," by Karin Ritter, American Petroleum Inst.; Susann Nordrum, ChevronTexaco; and Theresa Shires, URS Corp., prepared for the 2003 SPE/EPA/DOE Exploration and Production Conference, San Antonio, Texas, 10~12 March.
The Importance of a Health Management Program in China
Authors: Raj Reuben D. , Jackson Mark
Published: February 2015

HSE Horizons - This is a condensed version of paper SPE 73951, which was presented at the SPE International Conference on Health, Safety, and Environment in Oil and Gas E&P held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 20-22 March 2002.
Techbits (August 2002)
Authors: JPT staff _
Published: February 2015

Techbits - No abstract available.
Q&A with Jean-Luc Vermeulen
Authors: Vermeulen Jean-Luc , Donnelly John
Published: February 2015

Q&A - No abstract available.
Everyday Crisis Management
Authors: Blythe Bruce T.
Published: February 2015

Management - No abstract available.
Oil & Gas Development in Sensitive Areas - Go or No Go?
Authors: Kapila Sachin
Published: February 2015

HSE Horizons - This is a condensed version of paper SPE 74188, which was presented at the SPE International Conference on Health, Safety, and Environment in Oil and Gas E&P held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 20-22 March 2002.
Characterize Submarine Channel Reservoirs: A Neural- Network-Based Approach
Authors: Denney Dennis
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 71345, "Characterization of West African Submarine Channel Reservoirs: A Neural-Network-Based Approach to Integration of Seismic Data," by B.G. Arpat, SPE, and J. Caers, SPE, Stanford U., and A. Haas, TotalFinaElf, originally presented at the 2001 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, New Orleans, 30 September-3 October.
Real-Time Borehole Seismic From an LWD Tool
Authors: Denney Dennis
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 71365, "Demonstrations of Real-Time Borehole Seismic From an LWD Tool," by W. Underhill, C. Esmersoy, and A. Hawthorn, Schlumberger, and M. Hashem, J. Hendrickson, and J. Scheibel, Shell E&P Co., originally presented at the 2001 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, New Orleans, 30 September-3 October.
Overview: Offshore Completions (August 2002)
Authors: Keene Morris
Published: February 2015

Overview - No abstract available.
Completion Tools Successful in Deepwater Frac Packs
Authors: Bybee Karen
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper SPE 74492, "Completion Tools Proven Successful in Deepwater Frac Packs and Horizontal Gravel Packing," by Leo E. Hill, SPE, Gene Ratterman, SPE, Perry Baycroft, SPE, and Anderson da Silva Amaral, Baker Oil Tools, originally presented at the 2002 IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, 26-28 February.
Comments (August 2003)
Authors: Donnelly John
Published: February 2015

Editor's column - No abstract available.
Optimizing Marginal Subsea-Well Developments With Intelligent Completions
Authors: Denney Dennis
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper OTC 15193, "Optimizing Marginal Subsea Well Developments Through Application of Intelligent Completions," by G. Lehle, SPE, Energy Resource Technology Inc., and D. Bilberry, Baker Oil Tools, prepared for the 2003 Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, 5-8 May.
A Model of Hydrostatic Pressure Loss in Wells After Cement Placement
Authors: Bybee Karen
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper SPE 77754, "Transient Pressure Unloading - A Model of Hydrostatic Pressure Loss in Wells After Cement Placement," by Somei Nishikawa, SPE, Mitsui Oil Exploration Co., Ltd., and Andrew K. Wojtanowicz, SPE, Louisiana State U., prepared for the 2002 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, San Antonio, Texas, 29 September-2 October.
Interview with 2004 SPE President Kate H. Baker
Authors: Baker Kate H.
Published: February 2015

President's interview - No abstract available.
Tomorrow's SPE: Investing in SPE.org
Authors: Stacy T. Don , Gregg Dennis E.
Published: February 2015

Guest editorial - No abstract available.
Dialog (September 2003)
Authors: Craig Bruce , Daneshy Ali
Published: February 2015

Dialog - Discussion/Reply. No abstract available.
Self-Erecting Tender Rig Combines Performance and Safety
Authors: Denney Dennis
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 80452, "First of Kind Self- Erecting Tender Rig Combines Performance and Safety," by Philip J. Krueger, SPE, Unocal Thailand Ltd., and Anders Leland, SPE, Smedvig Asia Ltd., prepared for the 2003 SPE Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition, Jakarta, 15-17 April.
Case History: Internally Coated Completion Workstring Successes
Authors: Bybee Karen
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper SPE 77687, "Case History: Internally Coated Completion Workstring Successes," by R.D. Pourciau, SPE, ChevronTexaco E&P Co., prepared for the 2002 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, San Antonio, Texas, 29 September- 2 October.
One SPE (October 2002)
Authors: Young Andrew A.
Published: February 2015

President's column - No abstract available.
Comments (October 2002)
Authors: Donnelly John
Published: February 2015

Editor's column - No abstract available.
Worldwide Online Procurement Replaces Highly Manual-intensive Process
Authors: Timberlake Everett
Published: February 2015

Management - No abstract available.
Comments (October 2003)
Authors: Donnelly John
Published: February 2015

Editor's column - No abstract available.
Q&A with U.S. Secretary of Energy Spencer Abraham
Authors: Abraham Spencer , Donnelly John
Published: February 2015

Q&A - No abstract available.
The Catalyst to Virtualization: Virtual Consolidation
Authors: Bartling Bill
Published: February 2015

Management - No abstract available.
Fiber-Optic Sensor Arrays for Permanent Offshore Applications
Authors: Bybee Karen
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper OTC 15072, "Requirements, Constraints, and Advantages of Fiber-Optic Sensor Arrays for Permanent Offshore Applications," by M.H. Houston, SPE, Northrop Grumman, originally presented at the 2003 Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, 5-8 May.
Investigating Foamy-Oil Flow With a High-Pressure Etched-Glass Micromodel
Authors: Denney Dennis
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 84033, "Experimental Investigation of Foamy-Oil Flow Using a High-Pressure Etched-Glass Micromodel," by Rupam Bora, SPE, Epic Consulting Services Ltd.; Amit Chakma, SPE, U. Waterloo; and Brij B. Maini, SPE, U. of Calgary, prepared for the 2003 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, Denver, 5-8 October.
Enhanced-Gravel-Pack Completions Revitalize a Mature Sand-Prone Field
Authors: Bybee Karen
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper OTC 15129, "Revitalizing a Mature Sand-Prone Field by Installing Enhanced-Gravel-Pack Completions - A Case Study," by Mohamed Zaini B. Md Noor, Kasim B. Selamat, and Abdullah B. Kasim, SPE, Petronas Carigali Sdn. Bhd., and Sharifudin Salahudin, Halliburton Energy Services Inc., prepared for the 2003 Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, 5-8 May.
Leadership Behaviors for Maximizing Safety
Authors: Flin Rhona , O'Dea Angela , Yule Steven
Published: February 2015

HSE Horizons - This is a condensed version of paper SPE 73939, which was presented at the SPE International Conference on Health, Safety, and Environment in Oil and Gas E&P held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 20-22 March 2002.
Modeling Near-Wellbore Damage and Natural Cleanup of Water-Based Mud
Authors: Denney Dennis
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 73733, "Modeling of Both Near-Wellbore Damage and Natural Cleanup of Horizontal Wells Drilled With a Water-Based Mud," by Y. Ding, SPE, D. Longeron, SPE, G. Renard, SPE, and A. Audibert, SPE, Inst. Francais du Petrole, originally presented at the 2002 SPE International Symposium and Exhibition on Formation Damage Control, Lafayette, Louisiana, 20-21 February.
Influence of the Horizontal- Well Length on Production Rate and Water Cut
Authors: Denney Dennis
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 77827, "Influence of the Horizontal-Well Length on Production Rate and Water Cut Performance in Regular Field-Development Systems With Horizontal Wells," by I.R. Mukminov, Yukos Oil Co., originally presented at the 2002 SPE Asia Pacific Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition, Melbourne, Australia, 8-10 October.
Single-Operation Stimulation of 14,000-Ft-Long Reservoir Sections
Authors: Denney Dennis
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 78318, "Controlled Acid Jet Technique for Effective Single Operation Stimulation of 14,000+ ft Long Reservoir Sections," by J.H. Hansen and N. Nederveen, SPE, Mærsk Olie og Gas AS, originally presented at the 2002 SPE European Petroleum Conference, Aberdeen, 29-31 October.
Drill-In Fluids: Identifying Invasion Mechanisms
Authors: Bybee Karen
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper SPE 73714, "Drill-In Fluids: Identifying Invasion Mechanisms," by R.F.T. Lomba, SPE, A.L. Martins, SPE, C.M. Soares, E.M. Brandao, J.V.M. Magalhaes, and M.V.D. Ferreira, Petrobras, originally presented at the 2002 SPE International Symposium and Exhibition on Formation Damage Control, Lafayette, Louisiana, 20-21 February.
Overview: Knowledge Management (November 2002)
Authors: Schafer Paul S.
Published: February 2015

Overview - No abstract available.
Shared Organization-Learned Project-Management System
Authors: Denney Dennis
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 77226, "New Shared Organization-Learned Project-Management System Provides a Knowledge Hub for Integrated Reservoir Optimization," by M.L. Drnec, SPE, B. Balci, and J. Etkind, SPE, Schlumberger , originally presented at the 2002 IADC/SPE Asia Pacific Drilling Technology, Jakarta, 9-11 September.
The Quadruple Bottom Line (November 2003)
Authors: Baker Kate H.
Published: February 2015

President's column - No abstract available.
Comments (November 2003)
Authors: Donnelly John
Published: February 2015

Editor's column - No abstract available.
Techbits (November 2003)
Authors: JPT staff _
Published: February 2015

Techbits - No abstract available.
The Increasing Role of Unconventional Reservoirs in the Future of the Oil and Gas Business
Authors: Holditch Stephen A.
Published: February 2015

Management - No abstract available.
Overview: Drilling and Completion Fluids (November 2003)
Authors: Carter Tom
Published: February 2015

Overview - No abstract available.
How Bit Profile and Gauge Affect Well Trajectory
Authors: Bybee Karen
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper SPE 74459, "How the Bit Profile and Gages Affect the Well Trajectory," by S. Menand, and H. Sellami, Armines/Ecole des Mines de Paris,; C. Simon, Drillscan; A. Besson, TotalFinaElf; and N. Da Silva, Security DBS, originally presented at the 2002 IADC/SPE Drilling Conference, Dallas, 26-28 February.
Decision and Risk Analysis Contribute to Portfolio- Management Strategies
Authors: Denney Dennis
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 77663, "The Potential for State-of-the-Art Decision and Risk Analysis to Contribute to Strategies for Portfolio Management," by G.S. Simpson, SPE, Gaffney, Cline & Assocs., originally presented at the 2002 SPE Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition, San Antonio, Texas, 29 September-2 October.
Getting Deepwater Development Right: Nonoperator Strategies
Authors: Denney Dennis
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper OTC 14201, "Getting Deepwater Development Right: Strategies for the Nonoperator," by Robert G. Jefferis, SPE, and Susan A. Waters, Shell E&P Co., originally presented at the 2002 Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, 6-9 May.
Electrochemical Pretreatment for Prevention of Scale on Metal Surfaces
Authors: Bybee Karen
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper SPE 74676, "An Assessment of Adhesion of Scale and Electrochemical Pretreatment for the Prevention of Scale Deposition on Metal Surfaces," by S. Labille, A. Neville, G.M. Grapham, SPE, and L.S. Boak, Heriot-Watt U., originally presented at the 2002 SPE Oilfield Scale Symposium, Aberdeen, 30-31 January.
The Quadruple Bottom Line (December 2003)
Authors: Baker Kate H.
Published: February 2015

President's column - No abstract available.
Are the Technical Disciplines Working for You?
Authors: Stark Cheryl
Published: February 2015

Guest editorial - No abstract available.
Natural-Gas Vapor Recovery Using Nonmechanical Technology
Authors: Denney Dennis
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 80599, "Vapor Recovery of Natural Gas Using Nonmechanical Technology," by Mark A. Goodyear, COMM Engineering; Alexandra L. Graham and John B. Stoner, SPE, Total S.A.; and Brian E. Boyer, SPE, and Lyle P. Zeringue, COMM Engineering, prepared for the 2003 SPE/EPA/DOE Exploration and Production Environmental Conference, San Antonio, Texas, 10-12 March.
Promoting Real-Time Optimization of Hydrocarbon-Producing Systems
Authors: Bybee Karen
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper SPE 83978, "Promoting Real-Time Optimization of Hydrocarbon Producing Systems," by L.A. Saputelli, SPE, U. of Houston; S. Mochizuki, ExxonMobil; L. Hutchins, SPE, BP; R. Cramer, SPE, Shell; M.B. Anderson, SPE, and J.B. Mueller, SPE, Schlumberger; A. Escorcia, SPE, Halliburton; A.L. Harms, SPE, ConocoPhillips; C.D. Sisk, SPE, BP; S. Pennebaker, SPE, Baker Hughes; J.T. Han, SPE, Welldynamics; A. Brown, SPE, EPS; C.S. Kabir, SPE, ChevronTexaco; R.D. Reese, SPE, Case Services; G.J. Nunez, SPE, ITSVE; K.M. Landgren, SPE, Schlumberger; and C.J. McKie, SPE, and C. Airlie, EPS, prepared for the 2003 Offshore Europe, Aberdeen, 2-5 September.
Overview: Reservoir/Asset Management (December 2003)
Authors: Hafez Hafez H.
Published: February 2015

Overview - No abstract available.
Improved-Recovery Processes and Effective Reservoir Management Maximize Oil Recovery at Salt Creek
Authors: Denney Dennis
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Technology Editor Dennis Denney, contains highlights of paper SPE 81458, "Applying Improved- Recovery Processes and Effective Reservoir Management To Maximize Oil Recovery at Salt Creek," by D.B. Genetti, SPE, C.A. Whitaker, SPE, D.P. Smith, SPE, and L.M. Price, ExxonMobil, prepared for the 2003 Middle East Oil Show, Bahrain, 9-12 June.
New PDC Technology Saves U.S. $4.7 Million in Directional Hole Section
Authors: Bybee Karen
Published: February 2015

This article, written by Assistant Technology Editor Karen Bybee, contains highlights of paper SPE 81411, "New PDC Technology Saves Operator $4.7 Million Drilling Challenging 81/2- in. Directional Hole Section," by Abdullah S. Al-Suwaidi, SPE, and Ahmed Abou Soliman, Abu Dhabi Co. for Onshore Oil Operations; Zeinoun Klink, SPE, Matt Isbell, SPE, and Mark Dykstra, SPE, Hughes Christensen; Christopher Jones, Baker Hughes Inteq; and Hoss Parham, Hughes Christensen, prepared for the 2003 Middle East Oil Show, Bahrain, 9-12 June.
Diffusive–Dispersive and Reactive Fronts in Porous Media: Iron(II) Oxidation at the Unsaturated–Saturated Interface
Authors: Haberer Christina M. , Muniruzzaman Muhammad , Grathwohl Peter , Rolle Massimo
Published: February 2015

Diffusive–dispersive mass transfer is important for many groundwater quality problems as it drives the interaction between different reactants, thus influencing a wide variety of biogeochemical processes. In this study, we performed laboratory experiments to quantify O2 transport in porous media, across the unsaturated–saturated interface, under both conservative and reactive transport conditions. As reactive system we considered the abiotic oxidation of Fe2+ in the presence of O2. We studied the reaction kinetics in batch experiments and its coupling with diffusive and dispersive transport processes by means of one‐dimensional columns and two‐dimensional flow‐through experiments, respectively. A noninvasive optode technique was used to track O2 transport into the initially anoxic porous medium at highly resolved spatial and temporal scales. The results show significant differences in the propagation of the conservative and reactive O2 fronts. Under reactive conditions, O2, continuously provided from the atmosphere, was considerably retarded due to the interaction with dissolved Fe(II), initially present in the anoxic groundwater. The reaction between dissolved O2 and Fe2+ led to the formation of an Fe(III) precipitation zone in the experiments. Reactive transport modeling based on a kinetic PHREEQC module tested in controlled batch experiments allowed a quantitative interpretation of the experimental results in both one‐ and two‐dimensional setups.
Hydraulic Characteristics of Alluvial Gravels for Different Particle Sizes and Pressure Heads
Authors: Grath Saška Mc , Ratej Jože , Jovičić Vojkan , Curk Barbara Čenčur
Published: February 2015

The objective of this study was to characterize a very coarse alluvial vadose zone of the Ljubljana basin (Slovenia), with a gravel content >75%. A combination of the simplified evaporation experiment (HYPROP) and the dew point method (WP4 PotentiaMeter) was used to obtain the information across a wide moisture range. We obtained water retention data on fine (diameter <2 mm) and coarse samples (diameter <8 mm) and compared them with the mass‐based gravel correction. Measurements on coarse samples enabled us to determine (i) the influence of coarser particles on the shape of the water retention curve (WRC), (ii) if the retention curves are consistent with the decrease in the water content from fine to coarse to bulk samples, (iii) what known parametric models would be most suitable in representing hydraulic properties of coarse material, and (iv) if the mass‐based gravel correction is performing well for a coarse set of samples. The results of the study revealed that the vadose zone is represented by four major sedimentary textures, with the most dominant being well graded gravel followed by poorly graded gravel. The parameterization of the obtained data showed that both fine and coarse sets of data were best described with the bimodal van Genuchten model of Durner with the constrained conductivity model of Peters and Durner (VGbi‐PDI) and the bimodal van Genuchten model of Durner with the unconstrained conductivity model of Peters and Durner (VGbi‐PDII) across the whole moisture range. The measurements on the coarse set of samples led us to the conclusion that the mass‐based gravel corrections do not adequately describe the WRC of samples containing large amounts of gravel.
Calibration and Evaluation of a Frequency Domain Reflectometry Sensor for Real‐Time Soil Moisture Monitoring
Authors: Ojo E. RoTimi , Bullock Paul R. , L'Heureux Jessika , Powers Jarrett , McNairn Heather , Pacheco Anna
Published: February 2015

Soil spatial heterogeneity poses a challenge to accurate soil moisture determination. Remote sensing, in particular, using sensors that acquire data at microwave frequencies, is being used to overcome this challenge. In situ soil moisture monitoring can be used to validate remotely sensed surface soil moisture estimates and as inputs for agronomic and hydrologic models. Nine in situ soil moisture stations were established in Manitoba (Canada) and instrumented with Stevens Hydra Probes. The sensors were installed in triplicate with vertical orientation at the surface and with horizontal orientation at the 5‐, 20‐, 50‐, and 100‐cm depths. To ensure accuracy of the measured soil moisture, both laboratory and field calibrations were conducted. These calibrated soil moisture values were compared with the probe default values and those generated using published calibrations. Overall, the results showed that the field calibration was superior (coefficient of determination r2 of 0.95) to the laboratory calibration (r2 of 0.89). In addition, coarse‐textured sites generally performed better than the fine‐textured, high cation exchange capacity (CEC) sites. At the Kelburn site with high clay and CEC, the use of field calibration reduced the root mean square error from 0.188 to 0.026 m3 m−3. However, at the low clay and CEC Treherne site, gains in accuracy were minimal, about 0.005 m3 m−3. The laboratory calibration consistently underestimated soil moisture at all the evaluation sites, whereas both Topp and Logsdon calibrations overestimated soil moisture.
Response of Transport Parameters and Sediment Microbiota to Water Table Fluctuations in Laboratory Columns
Authors: Rühle Franziska A. , von Netzer Frederick , Lueders Tillmann , Stumpp Christine
Published: February 2015

Groundwater table fluctuations create a dynamic interface between the unsaturated and saturated zone with spatially as well as temporally changing water content and water fluxes. Our objective was to investigate the impact of periodic water table fluctuations on transport parameters, geochemical gradients, and bacterial abundance and community structure in groundwater sediments. We conducted tracer experiments in one‐dimensional column systems investigating vertical flow with static or fluctuating water tables, constantly infiltrated with groundwater and model dissolved organic carbon (DOC). Pore water sampling was performed throughout the experiments, and sediment bacteria of both systems were characterized after completion of the experiment. Our results indicate that neither the longitudinal dispersivity nor column geochemistry was affected by the applied water table fluctuations. However, water content and flow velocities varied dynamically over time and depth in the fluctuation zone. Depth‐resolved bacterial community composition was clearly distinct, with additional populations detected especially in the fluctuation zone. These were absent in the static column, while overall bacterial diversity was similar over depth in both columns. We assume that spatial and temporal changes in water content and/or flow velocities were driving these microbial distinctions. This implies that complex feedback mechanisms between local hydrology and sedimentary bacterial communities in porous media exist. These results are important for the understanding of transformation and biodegradation processes at groundwater tables under increased hydraulic forcing.