Thinking Beyond the Drill Bit 2014

Planning Beyond the Drill Bit: Fluids

This discussion examines the basic principles driving paraffin (wax) deposition and explores the question: “What are the most effective paraffin mitigation strategies in today’s onshore production environment?” This discussion will focus on the following items:
– Paraffin deposition fundamentals and impact (lost production, separation issues)
– Paraffin deposition mitigation options (pigging, inhibition)
– Example field case studies

Producing Beyond the Drill Bit: Well Production

This discussion examines the production challenges associated with horizontal onshore wells and investigates the question: “How can horizontal wells be designed to balance operability, hydrocarbon recovery and cost?” This discussion will focus on the following items:
– Multiphase flow (simultaneous liquid and gas) challenges in horizontal wells
– Wellbore drilling impacts on hydraulics (toe-up / toe-down)
– Wellbore data (IPR, composition) uncertainty and impact on deliverability predictions

Delivering Beyond the Drill Bit: Gathering Systems

This discussion explores the challenges associated with gathering systems and specifically the question of: “How can gathering systems be designed and operated in the most efficient manner?’ This discussion will focus on the following items:
– Integrated Development Planning (IDP)
– Impact of operations at the wellhead on gathering systems
– Benefits and challenges of upstream/midstream integration

Managing Beyond the Drill Bit: Business Challenges

To provide a contrast to the engineering focus of the first 3 discussions, this session focuses on the question of “What are the biggest business challenges that have to be overcome in order to successfully bring onshore assets to market?” This discussion will focus on the following business challenges:
– Land (obtaining right-of-way, regulatory)
– Drilling and operating (community impact, safety)
– Stakeholder relations (message of industry’s benefit)
– Community education (open houses and outreach programs)