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Schlumberger's Cement-Scan * log was offered to west Texas clients in June 1985. Since then, the product has greatly enhanced interpretation of cement conditions where standard cement evaluation techniques left unanswered questions. Specifically, the Cement-Scan log has provided superior answers in light (or foam) cements and in cements degraded by gas intrusion. The Cement-Scan log is a single presentation that combines information from both the CET* cement evaluation log and the CBL cement bond log.

The oil and gas estate is the dominant estate, and the oil and gas lessee has the right to use so much of the leased premises and in such manner as reasonably necessary to comply with the terms of the lease and to produce the oil and gas. A landowner who seeks to recover money damages from the lease operator for damages to the surface or injury to animals has the burden of proving either specific acts of negligence or that more of the land was used than was reasonably necessary.

A complete program of screening inhibitors, monitoring field results, corfehating lab results with the results from the Plate Bending Corrosion Fatigue Machine ' and defining service availability was initiated in the Ford Geraldine Unit CO2 Flood. The new downhole inhibition program has resulted in corrosion inhibitor treatment savings up to forty-five percent and a noticeable decline in corrosion related well servicing failures.

The corrosometer method for measuring corrosion involves insertion of a special probe into the corrosive environment to be studied, and following the progress of corrosion on the probe electrically by means of a special meter.

Over the past several years, numerous laws have been passed and regulations adopted directed toward protecting or improving the environment. Unfortunately, many of these laws and regulations were promulgated in an emotional atmosphere created by the outpourings of well meaning, but often ill-advised, consumer advocates and environmental activists. Branley Allen Branson, for example, in an article "Stripping the Appalachians" (Natural History, November 1974).

The design of a distribution system that will anchors, and crossarms can be used to keep the provide adequate and reliable service at a system in operation in destructive weather. The reasonable cost is becoming increasingly selection and coordination o f automatic protective important. The system should be engineered from equipment can reduce down-time and the loss of the source to the last motor, to provide an optimum production.

This paper presents a discussion of the merits of various treating systems with recommendations as to when and where they should be used. A series of composite graphs are included for sizing the various components of the systems.

The search for oil and gas has led to the exploration of deeper, hotter, and tighter formations. Producing zones which would have been considered non-commercial a few years ago are being stimulated to produce commercial quantities of hydrocarbons. This paper deals with the design of fracturing treatments in this type of reservoir.

Hydraulically induced fractures have been used to stimulate oil and gas wells for the past 25 years. Hassebroek and Waters" summarized the advancements in fracturing technology through the first 15 years. During this period, great strides were made in the understanding, engineering and mechanical aspects of hydraulic fracturing. In the last few years, interest in hydraulic fracturing has gained a renewed momentum.

The effect of depressed oil and gas prices on investors' confidence has been reflected by the low activity levels in the Permian Basin as elsewhere. Yet, even during the 1986-87 period viable projects were available to the industrious and imaginative. One example is the Wentz (Clearfork) Field where a small independent operator recognized potential in what appeared to be a very marginal waterflood prospect. Through data gathering and engineering, the potential was documented to the point that investor funding became available.

The Downhole Video Service provides a real time and on-site image of wellbore conditions in both the open and cased hole environments. In the open hole environment, the video service may 1) record images of hydrocarbon entry from the formation into the wellbore, 2) show the presence of natural fracture systems that intersect the wellbore and 3) reveal the placement of hydraulically induced fractures. Because of these features, the Downhole Video Service can be used for making pipe setting decisions and for optimizing the stimulation techniques.

The downhole video camera provides an on-site and real-time image of wellbore conditions in both the open and cased hole environments. In the cased hole environments the camera is utilized for such conventional applications as the following: -to inspect for the condition of the casing, -to view the presence of the various fluid phases, and -to determme the location and orientation of obstacles in the wellbore.

Since the perfection of a process for producing artificial or manufactured diamonds in 1955, attempts have been made to adapt their use for stone cutting. The original stones were commercially applied to manufacturing processes for grinding and polishing as they did not exhibit resistance to abrasion sufficient for stone cutting. Additional improvements in manufactured diamonds have resulted in a high enough abrasion resistance to utilize them in stone and masonry cutting applications. Drill bits utilizing natural diamonds have individual stones as the cutting element.

This paper presents what one pipeline company is doing in the automation of its operations in the West Texas gathering area and on its mainline systems. It will cover briefly the automation in its gathering system and a possible future operation. The mainline systems will be discussed covering the controls of both electric and gas operated pump stations and the telemetering equipment now used.

Electricity has become an essential commodity in the life and economy of the American people. In the home, it is used for illumination, refrigeration, cooking, cleaning, water heating, washing, ironing, for entertainment, and to an ever increasing degree for cooling and heating. Even more important is the indispensible part it plays in turning the wheels of industry and in supplying the power required for our national defense. Yes in industry

Clays are present in a majority of hydrocarbon-bearing formations and their presence can cause many problems in the production of oil and gas. The difficulties that are encountered are complicated by the fact that clay composition and location in the rock can vary extensively. In reality, the presence of clays in any part of the drilled hole can present a variety of problems in all phases of the life of the well. There are shales that show a high degree of deterioration when contacted by the common types of water-base drilling fluids.

Shot peening has long been used in many applications to provide increased fatigue performance. This paper will provide a short summary of surface treating processes including details related to shot peening. Additionally, presented is information related to special process controls developed by a sucker rod manufacturer and trade marked "NOR-PEENING."

In the mid-1950"s, the Mark II, a new, rotary counterbalanced, sucker rod type pumping unit was developed, employing a special Class III geometry and phased counterweights. This paper reviews some of the basic functional goals envisioned for this unit by its designers, and the degree to which they have been realized. Also discussed are several functional categories involved in sucker rod pumping and the influence the unit's unique geometry has upon each of them.

Little has been written regarding the effects of electric power integrity on submergible pumping systems. The remoteness of a site and/or the economics of the distribution system can result in power which affects equipment life and efficiency. Other installed electric devices or systems can also impact the quality of supply. The purpose of this paper is not to condemn the circumstances which lead to deficient power supply situations, but rather to address their effects and discuss practical means of correcting or minimizing their effects.

Limited information is available on the effects of pressure on the set properties of cements with respect to commonly used additives. This report presents compressive strength data on cement systems cured at temperatures of 170F 10 260F and at pressures of 3,000 to 10,200 psi. Of the cement systems studied, those designed, for a specific, bottom-hole static temperature (BHST) show little change in compressive strength with increased curing pressure at BHST.

Sloan Petroleum, the operator, had previously attempted to remove intermittent plugs of salt and sand from the non-producing wellbore of a gas well completed through 2 7/8" tubing at 2800 feet. Unsuccessful clean out efforts were made by conventional methods, first by fresh water circulation and then by wireline impacting tools. The operator also considered using reverse equipment and small diameter drill pipe but the cost was prohibitive. The problem was solved by drilling the obstructions with 1 _" coiled tubing, a 1

Today in this environment of uncertain oil price and the drive to become more cost effective, a Petroleum Engineer must have all the help possible to work smarter and more efficiently. To this end, many excellent software packages devoted to such specific disciplines such Reservoir Engineering, Project Economics, sophisticated drafting programs, and varied programs to calculate everything from bottomhole pressure to pumping unit design have been created. However how does an engineer handle the much more mundane tasks that beset him everyday that these specific packages weren't designed for?

The Equalizer is a totally new concept in downhole drilling string accessories. The principle of the device is much like that of a hydraulic jack as it acts as a resilient coupling between the drill string and the rock bit. Unlike spring loaded shock subs, the tool does not store energy. A series of hydraulic pistons is energized by the pressure drop generated across the jet nozzles of a rock bit by the surface mud pressure system. The mud system pressure drop is then internally utilized by the tool to provide a fluid coupling or "fluid cushion" between the bit and the drill string.

In 1992 the US market began to focus on the efficiency and solids handling capabilities of the Conventional Progressive Cavity Pump System (PCP). The Canadian Market. during this time frame. had already installed approximately 4000 of these units replacing conventional rod pump units. Because of the simple design and commonalties with the Rod pump conversions were made easy. (Please see figure 1. I) As the PCP

Most energy professionals must focus on a specific activity. For example, you the attendees at this Southwestern Petroleum Short Course focus on petroleum production in this region of Texas. Energy professionals also have a both personal and professional responsibility to objectively share information regarding the broad aspects of energy utilization - "The Essentials of Essential Energy Utilization" the title of this paper. This information should be provided our legislative representatives, although many local representatives have a realistic understanding regarding energy matters.