Society of Petroleum Engineers - Kuwait Section

is pleased to invite you to the 5th presentation for 2012-13 session on

Advancement in Sand Control Fluid Technology

(abstract is listed below)

by:

Dr. Bala Gadiyar

Principal Engineer, Schlumberger Houston

SPE Distinguished Lecturer for 2012-13

On Monday, March 25, 2013

At Radisson Blu Hotel

Boubiyan Hall (3rd Floor, Al Hashmi-2)

Door Open             7: 00 PM

Presentation          7: 30 PM

Dinner                     8: 30 PM

Sponsor: Schlumberger Kuwait

For more information please contact:

Mohammad Al-Bahar

SPE-Chair – Kuwait Section

99900889

kuwait.spe.org

Abstract:

Reservoirs requiring sand control is growing at a fast pace in the oil industry.  Fluids play an important role in successful design, execution, and performance of sand control completions.  Due diligence is required in developing and selecting appropriate fluid otherwise it could result in completion failure.  In deepwater environment, failure is not an option otherwise the cost associated can be very high.

There has been significant development in fluid technology to address challenges in both cased and open-hole completions.  The fluids used in cased hole are very different in terms of chemistry plus properties when compared to those used in open-hole.  Following are the objectives of this lecture:

• Familiarize audience with key fluid technologies

• Discuss benefits and limitations – technically supported by data

• Review development processes

• Demonstrate success with the aid of case histories

• Identify technology gaps