Technical Program

DAY 1
7 November 2022, Monday

7:00

– 8:00

ONSITE REGISTRATION

7:00
-8:00

ONSITE REGISTRATION

8:00

– 8:05

HOTEL SAFETY BRIEFING

8:00
-8:05

HOTEL SAFETY BRIEFING

8:05

– 8:15

WELCOME BY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - ABDELWAHAB NOUFAL, ADNOC

8:05
-8:15

WELCOME BY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - ABDELWAHAB NOUFAL, ADNOC

8:15

– 8:30

KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY MOHAMED AL MARZOUQI, ADNOC

8:15
-8:30

KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY MOHAMED AL MARZOUQI, ADNOC

MARK ZOBACK, STANFORD UNIVERSITY
MARK ZOBACK, STANFORD UNIVERSITY

8:30

– 10:30

OPTIMIZING PRODUCTION FROM UNCONVENTIONAL RESERVOIRS

8:30
-10:30

OPTIMIZING PRODUCTION FROM UNCONVENTIONAL RESERVOIRS

10:30

– 10:50

COFFEE BREAK - 20 MIN

10:30
-10:50

COFFEE BREAK - 20 MIN

HERBERT EINSTEIN, MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (MIT)
HERBERT EINSTEIN, MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (MIT)

10:50

– 12:50

ENERGY STORAGE IN THE GEOLOGIC ENVIRONMENT

10:50
-12:50

ENERGY STORAGE IN THE GEOLOGIC ENVIRONMENT

12:50

– 13:50

LUNCH - 1 HR

12:50
-13:50

LUNCH - 1 HR

JOHN MCLENNAN, UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
JOHN MCLENNAN, UNIVERSITY OF UTAH

13:50

– 15:50

DRILLING, RESERVOIR CHARACTERIZATION, AND FRACTURING IN GEOTHERMAL SETTINGS

13:50
-15:50

DRILLING, RESERVOIR CHARACTERIZATION, AND FRACTURING IN GEOTHERMAL SETTINGS

15:50

– 16:10

COFFEE BREAK - 20 MIN

15:50
-16:10

COFFEE BREAK - 20 MIN

16:15

– 20:00

WELCOME DINNER

16:15
-20:00

WELCOME DINNER

DAY 2
8 November 2022, Tuesday

6:30

– 7:00

ONSITE REGISTRATION

6:30
-7:00

ONSITE REGISTRATION

7:00

– 7:10

WELCOME BY COMMITTEE CHAIR

7:00
-7:10

WELCOME BY COMMITTEE CHAIR

7:10

– 7:25

KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY KHALED FALEH, SAUDI ARAMCO

7:10
-7:25

KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY KHALED FALEH, SAUDI ARAMCO

7:25

– 9:25

Jian Huang, Total

 

Benchmark Analyses of Fracture and Fault Deformation within Porous Media

Xupeng He, KAUST

 

Fully Coupled Hydromechanical Modeling in Fractured Rocks Using Darcy-Brinkman-Biot Approach

Reynaldi Mikhael Chrislianto, Baker Hughes

 

New Drilling Insights from Well-Centric Geomechanical Analyses in Active-Collision Margin, Banggai Basin, Indonesia

Hussain AlBahrani, Saudi Aramco

 

Dynamic Wellbore Stability Management at the Junction of Numerical Geomechanics, Rig Hydraulics and Mud Rheology

Alexei Tchistiakov, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology

 

Integrated Geomechanical Modelling for Wellbore Stability Assessment while Drilling Complex Formations

Hana Almak, University Of Khartoum

 

Impact of Damage Mechanics on Sand Production and Reservoir Formation Damage

7:25
-9:25

Jian Huang, Total

 

Benchmark Analyses of Fracture and Fault Deformation within Porous Media

Xupeng He, KAUST

 

Fully Coupled Hydromechanical Modeling in Fractured Rocks Using Darcy-Brinkman-Biot Approach

Reynaldi Mikhael Chrislianto, Baker Hughes

 

New Drilling Insights from Well-Centric Geomechanical Analyses in Active-Collision Margin, Banggai Basin, Indonesia

Hussain AlBahrani, Saudi Aramco

 

Dynamic Wellbore Stability Management at the Junction of Numerical Geomechanics, Rig Hydraulics and Mud Rheology

Alexei Tchistiakov, Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology

 

Integrated Geomechanical Modelling for Wellbore Stability Assessment while Drilling Complex Formations

Hana Almak, University Of Khartoum

 

Impact of Damage Mechanics on Sand Production and Reservoir Formation Damage

9:25

– 9:35

COMMITTEE AND SPONSOR RECOGNITION

9:25
-9:35

COMMITTEE AND SPONSOR RECOGNITION

9:35

– 9:45

GROUP PHOTO

9:35
-9:45

GROUP PHOTO

9:45

– 10:05

COFFEE BREAK - 20 MIN

9:45
-10:05

COFFEE BREAK - 20 MIN

10:05

– 10:50

PRESIDENTS PANEL

10:05
-10:50

PRESIDENTS PANEL

10:50

– 12:50

Osman Hamid, Saudi Aramco

 

Assessment of Pore Collapse and Pore Throat Damage Mechanics During a Series of Loading and Unloading using Micro-CT Scan and Rock Mechanics Testing

Hamda Alshehhi, ADNOC

 

Stress Changes Impact on Reservoir Properties: Assessment of Stress Orientation and Twisting

Adam Bere, Rockfield

 

Geomechanical Modelling of Borehole Breakouts and Compaction Bands in High-porosity Sandstones

Peter Bautmans, Equinor

 

Shale Stability – A Discussion on Lab Strength Testing and Wellbore Stability Predictions

Marc C. Loken, RESPEC

 

Methodology for Determination of Anisotropic In Situ Stress and Principal Orthotropic Directions from Field Testing

Elsa Maalouf, American University of Beirut

 

Effect of Temperature on the Mechanical and Petrophysical Properties of Rocks from Southern Lebanon

10:50
-12:50

Osman Hamid, Saudi Aramco

 

Assessment of Pore Collapse and Pore Throat Damage Mechanics During a Series of Loading and Unloading using Micro-CT Scan and Rock Mechanics Testing

Hamda Alshehhi, ADNOC

 

Stress Changes Impact on Reservoir Properties: Assessment of Stress Orientation and Twisting

Adam Bere, Rockfield

 

Geomechanical Modelling of Borehole Breakouts and Compaction Bands in High-porosity Sandstones

Peter Bautmans, Equinor

 

Shale Stability – A Discussion on Lab Strength Testing and Wellbore Stability Predictions

Marc C. Loken, RESPEC

 

Methodology for Determination of Anisotropic In Situ Stress and Principal Orthotropic Directions from Field Testing

Elsa Maalouf, American University of Beirut

 

Effect of Temperature on the Mechanical and Petrophysical Properties of Rocks from Southern Lebanon

12:50

– 13:50

LUNCH - 1 HR

12:50
-13:50

LUNCH - 1 HR

13:50

– 15:50

Kan Wu, Texas A&M University

 

Geomechanical Modelling of Strain Responses Induced by Hydraulic Fracturing: Insights for Data Interpretation of Distributed Fibre Optic Strain Sensing Measurements

Safeya Alkatheeri, ADNOC

 

Stress Changes Impact on Reservoir Properties – Assessment of the Effective Fracture Permeability

Karsten Fischer, Schlumberger

 

Uncertainty Quantification from Full-Physics 3D Geomechanics Models

Michał Kępiński, AGH University of Science and Technology

 

3D Modelling Approach to Investigate Zechstein Stress Transition Zone – Case Study from Fore-Sudetic Monocline (Poland)

Yaser Alzayer, Saudi Aramco

 

Reducing Uncertainty in Fault Interpretation using Forward Geomechanical Modeling

Ruqaiya Al Zadjali, Petroleum Development Oman

 

Geomechanical Integration Maximizes the Value for Polymer Full Field Decision for Clastic Reservoir Field in South of Oman

13:50
-15:50

Kan Wu, Texas A&M University

 

Geomechanical Modelling of Strain Responses Induced by Hydraulic Fracturing: Insights for Data Interpretation of Distributed Fibre Optic Strain Sensing Measurements

Safeya Alkatheeri, ADNOC

 

Stress Changes Impact on Reservoir Properties – Assessment of the Effective Fracture Permeability

Karsten Fischer, Schlumberger

 

Uncertainty Quantification from Full-Physics 3D Geomechanics Models

Michał Kępiński, AGH University of Science and Technology

 

3D Modelling Approach to Investigate Zechstein Stress Transition Zone – Case Study from Fore-Sudetic Monocline (Poland)

Yaser Alzayer, Saudi Aramco

 

Reducing Uncertainty in Fault Interpretation using Forward Geomechanical Modeling

Ruqaiya Al Zadjali, Petroleum Development Oman

 

Geomechanical Integration Maximizes the Value for Polymer Full Field Decision for Clastic Reservoir Field in South of Oman

15:50

– 16:10

COFFEE BREAK - 20 MIN

15:50
-16:10

COFFEE BREAK - 20 MIN

16:10

– 16:40

POSTER SESSION 1: NEW TECHNOLOGY

 

Session Chairs : Khalid Al Ramadan, KFUPM

Billel Sennaoui, University of North Dakota

 

Reservoir Simulation Study and Optimizations of CO2 Huff-n-Puff Mechanisms in Bakken Shale

Hany Gamal, Weatherford

 

Machine Learning Applications for Petroleum Geomechanics: An Overview for Achievements and Future Opportunities

Jose Maria Segura, REPSOL

 

Fracture Assessment from Well-Centred and Reservoir Scale Coupled Geomechanical Models

16:10
-16:40

POSTER SESSION 1: NEW TECHNOLOGY

 

Session Chairs : Khalid Al Ramadan, KFUPM

Billel Sennaoui, University of North Dakota

 

Reservoir Simulation Study and Optimizations of CO2 Huff-n-Puff Mechanisms in Bakken Shale

Hany Gamal, Weatherford

 

Machine Learning Applications for Petroleum Geomechanics: An Overview for Achievements and Future Opportunities

Jose Maria Segura, REPSOL

 

Fracture Assessment from Well-Centred and Reservoir Scale Coupled Geomechanical Models

DAY 3
9 November 2022, Wednesday

7:00

– 9:00

STREAM 1

 

SESSION 4:DRILLING GEOMECHANICS

 

Session Chairs : Hussain Albahrani, Saudi Aramco & Marc Hettema, EBN The Netherlands

STREAM 2

 

SESSION 5:ENERGY STORAGE

 

Session Chairs : Kun Su, Totals Energies & Ausama Giwelli, CSIRO

Mohsen Talebkeikhah, Ecole Polytechnique

 

Experimental Investigation of Hydraulic Fracture Closure in a Porous Sandstone

Benoit Brouard, Brouard Consulting

 

Numerical Modeling of the Complex Behavior of Salt Caverns

Nanthakumar Rajaiah, Schlumberger

 

Reducing Geomechanical Model Uncertainty Through Multiple Trajectory Stability Analysis using Vertical and Highly Deviated Wells

Hippolyte Djizanne, Parc Technologique

 

Mechanical Stability of a Salt Cavern used for Hydrogen Storage

Abdulla Shehab, ADNOC

 

Stress Changes Impact on Reservoir Properties: Assessment of Rock Mechanics

Adam Bere, Rockfield

 

Geomechanical Modelling of Salt Caverns under Operational Loading from Hydrogen Storage

Ahmed Baghdadi, Baker Hughes

 

Delivering Challenging Wells with Reduced NPT using Real-Time Geomechanics: A Middle Eastern Perspective

Amer Alanazi, KAUST

 

Hydrogen Wettability of Basaltic Rocks for Underground Hydrogen Storage

Jose Julian Guerra Aristizabal, Schlumberger

 

Assessing Failure Criteria in Carbonate Reservoirs Through Geomechanics Modeling of Underbalance Drilling

Anna M. Stroisz, SINTEF Industry

 

Impact of Hydrogen on Rock Strength and Ultrasonic Velocity

Franciscus Mulders, Lloyd’s Register

 

Going Full Cycle in a Wellbore Stability Case Study: From Pre-Drill Analysis to Post-Drill Evaluation

Amer Alanazi, KAUST

 

Capillary Sealing Efficiency of Caprock: Implications for Hydrogen and Carbon-Dioxide Geo–Storage

7:00
-9:00

STREAM 1

 

SESSION 4:DRILLING GEOMECHANICS

 

Session Chairs : Hussain Albahrani, Saudi Aramco & Marc Hettema, EBN The Netherlands

STREAM 2

 

SESSION 5:ENERGY STORAGE

 

Session Chairs : Kun Su, Totals Energies & Ausama Giwelli, CSIRO

Mohsen Talebkeikhah, Ecole Polytechnique

 

Experimental Investigation of Hydraulic Fracture Closure in a Porous Sandstone

Benoit Brouard, Brouard Consulting

 

Numerical Modeling of the Complex Behavior of Salt Caverns

Nanthakumar Rajaiah, Schlumberger

 

Reducing Geomechanical Model Uncertainty Through Multiple Trajectory Stability Analysis using Vertical and Highly Deviated Wells

Hippolyte Djizanne, Parc Technologique

 

Mechanical Stability of a Salt Cavern used for Hydrogen Storage

Abdulla Shehab, ADNOC

 

Stress Changes Impact on Reservoir Properties: Assessment of Rock Mechanics

Adam Bere, Rockfield

 

Geomechanical Modelling of Salt Caverns under Operational Loading from Hydrogen Storage

Ahmed Baghdadi, Baker Hughes

 

Delivering Challenging Wells with Reduced NPT using Real-Time Geomechanics: A Middle Eastern Perspective

Amer Alanazi, KAUST

 

Hydrogen Wettability of Basaltic Rocks for Underground Hydrogen Storage

Jose Julian Guerra Aristizabal, Schlumberger

 

Assessing Failure Criteria in Carbonate Reservoirs Through Geomechanics Modeling of Underbalance Drilling

Anna M. Stroisz, SINTEF Industry

 

Impact of Hydrogen on Rock Strength and Ultrasonic Velocity

Franciscus Mulders, Lloyd’s Register

 

Going Full Cycle in a Wellbore Stability Case Study: From Pre-Drill Analysis to Post-Drill Evaluation

Amer Alanazi, KAUST

 

Capillary Sealing Efficiency of Caprock: Implications for Hydrogen and Carbon-Dioxide Geo–Storage

9:00

– 9:20

COFFEE BREAK - 20 MIN

9:00
-9:20

COFFEE BREAK - 20 MIN

9:20

– 9:50

KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY ADAM DONALD, SCHLUMBERGER

9:20
-9:50

KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY ADAM DONALD, SCHLUMBERGER

9:55

– 11:55

STREAM 1

 

SESSION 6: STRUCTURAL GEOMECHANICS AND TECTONICS

 

Session Chairs : Michal Kępiński, PGNIG & Francis L. Elisabeth, Saudi Aramco

STREAM 2

 

SESSION 7: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND DATA SCIENCE IN GEOMECHANICS

 

Session Chairs : Mostafa Mobasher, NYU & Murtadha J. AlTammar, Saudi Aramco

Sam Green, Ikon Science Ltd

 

Compaction and Subsidence Geomechanics: A Case Study from the North Sea

Mounir Belouahchia, AIQ

 

CNN Based Approach for Borehole Images Mechanical Interpretation

Anindita Dash, KAUST

 

The Present-Day Stress Pattern in the Arabian Plate: Compilation of Additional Data to Augment the World Stress Map Database

Matthew Blyth, Schlumberger

 

Geomechanical Feature Classification with a New Logging-While-Drilling Dual Ultrasonic Tool

KC See Toh, Occidental Petroleum Corporation

 

Sand Failure Analysis in Steam Flood Project

Kun Su, TotalEnergies

 

Prediction of Log of Reservoir Rock Mechanical Properties using Machine Learning Approaches from Lab Tests on Cores and Well Logs

Sameeh Batarseh, Saudi Aramco

 

The Effect of Thermal Gradients on Formation Stability Due to Heterogeneity

Mobarakeh Mohammadpour, Monash University

 

The use of Ultrasonic Data for Shear Wave Sonic Log Prediction Based on the Machine Learning Technique

Mark B. Gordon, Independent

 

Cenozoic Brittle Deformation In the Central Arabian Plate: Implications for the Tectonics of the Middle East

Hany Gamal, Weatherford

 

Introducing Machine Learning Ensembled Model for Rock Strength Prediction of Complex Drilled Formations in Real Time

Mary G. Jubb, Occidental Petroleum Corporation

 

Structural Evolution of S-SE Abu Dhabi: Implications for Exploration and Development

Khaqan Khan, Saudi Aramco

 

Innovative Maximum Hole Diameter Prediction in Oil and Gas wells using Logging While Drilling data through Machine Learning

9:55
-11:55

STREAM 1

 

SESSION 6: STRUCTURAL GEOMECHANICS AND TECTONICS

 

Session Chairs : Michal Kępiński, PGNIG & Francis L. Elisabeth, Saudi Aramco

STREAM 2

 

SESSION 7: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND DATA SCIENCE IN GEOMECHANICS

 

Session Chairs : Mostafa Mobasher, NYU & Murtadha J. AlTammar, Saudi Aramco

Sam Green, Ikon Science Ltd

 

Compaction and Subsidence Geomechanics: A Case Study from the North Sea

Mounir Belouahchia, AIQ

 

CNN Based Approach for Borehole Images Mechanical Interpretation

Anindita Dash, KAUST

 

The Present-Day Stress Pattern in the Arabian Plate: Compilation of Additional Data to Augment the World Stress Map Database

Matthew Blyth, Schlumberger

 

Geomechanical Feature Classification with a New Logging-While-Drilling Dual Ultrasonic Tool

KC See Toh, Occidental Petroleum Corporation

 

Sand Failure Analysis in Steam Flood Project

Kun Su, TotalEnergies

 

Prediction of Log of Reservoir Rock Mechanical Properties using Machine Learning Approaches from Lab Tests on Cores and Well Logs

Sameeh Batarseh, Saudi Aramco

 

The Effect of Thermal Gradients on Formation Stability Due to Heterogeneity

Mobarakeh Mohammadpour, Monash University

 

The use of Ultrasonic Data for Shear Wave Sonic Log Prediction Based on the Machine Learning Technique

Mark B. Gordon, Independent

 

Cenozoic Brittle Deformation In the Central Arabian Plate: Implications for the Tectonics of the Middle East

Hany Gamal, Weatherford

 

Introducing Machine Learning Ensembled Model for Rock Strength Prediction of Complex Drilled Formations in Real Time

Mary G. Jubb, Occidental Petroleum Corporation

 

Structural Evolution of S-SE Abu Dhabi: Implications for Exploration and Development

Khaqan Khan, Saudi Aramco

 

Innovative Maximum Hole Diameter Prediction in Oil and Gas wells using Logging While Drilling data through Machine Learning

12:00

– 12:30

POSTER SESSION 2: PRODUCTION, DEPLETION AND COMPLETION GEOMECHANICS PART 1

 

Session Chairs : Abbas Khasar, Baker Hughes

POSTER SESSION 3: PRODUCTION, DEPLETION AND COMPLETION GEOMECHANICS PART 2

 

Session Chairs : Mohammad H. Alqam, Saudi Aramco

Murtadha Tammar, Saudi Aramco 

 

Well Log Prediction Using Deep Sequence Learning

Jose Julian Guerra Aristizabal, Schlumberger

 

Using Geomechanics Modelling and Rock Mechanical Testing for Sand Failure Prediction in the Absence of Field Observations

Ahmed Elsayed Ahmed Abdelaal, KAUST

 

High-Density Geopolymer System for Oil Well Cementing

Kevin Bisdom, Shell

 

Using Data-driven Early Warning System for Seal Integrity Loss Analysis: A Case Study

Osman Hamid, Saudi Aramco

 

Wellbore Stability Analysis using Elastoplastic and Thermo-elastoplastic Approaches

12:00
-12:30

POSTER SESSION 2: PRODUCTION, DEPLETION AND COMPLETION GEOMECHANICS PART 1

 

Session Chairs : Abbas Khasar, Baker Hughes

POSTER SESSION 3: PRODUCTION, DEPLETION AND COMPLETION GEOMECHANICS PART 2

 

Session Chairs : Mohammad H. Alqam, Saudi Aramco

Murtadha Tammar, Saudi Aramco 

 

Well Log Prediction Using Deep Sequence Learning

Jose Julian Guerra Aristizabal, Schlumberger

 

Using Geomechanics Modelling and Rock Mechanical Testing for Sand Failure Prediction in the Absence of Field Observations

Ahmed Elsayed Ahmed Abdelaal, KAUST

 

High-Density Geopolymer System for Oil Well Cementing

Kevin Bisdom, Shell

 

Using Data-driven Early Warning System for Seal Integrity Loss Analysis: A Case Study

Osman Hamid, Saudi Aramco

 

Wellbore Stability Analysis using Elastoplastic and Thermo-elastoplastic Approaches

12:30

– 13:40

LUNCH - 1 HR 10 MINS

12:30
-13:40

LUNCH - 1 HR 10 MINS

13:40

– 15:40

 

STREAM 1

 

SESSION 8: IN-SITU STRESS ESTIMATE AND MODELLING

 

Session Chairs : Imene Ferhat, GOWell International & Yaser Zayer, Saudi Aramco

STREAM 2

 

SESSION 9: DRILLING GEOMECHANICS IN NATURALLY FRACTURED RESERVOIRS

 

Session Chairs : Safeya Tariq Alkatheeri, ADNOC & Murtada Aljawad, Saudi Aramco

Francis L. Elisabeth, Saudi Aramco

 

Pore Pressure Prediction and Optimum Mud Weight Selection in an Overpressure Complex Lithology – A case study

Christian Koller, TDE Digital GmbH

 

Determination of Geomechanical Rock Properties from Cuttings

Saleh Al Hadarem, ADNOC

 

Stress Changes Impact on Reservoir Properties- Assessment of Fault Seal and Caprock Integrity

Hernán Buijs, Wintershall Dea AG

 

Implementation of Physics-Based Hydraulic Fracturing Optimization Workflows as a Game-Changer Strategy to Unlock Tight Gas Reserves: A Deep Gas Abu Dhabi Case Study

Amir Ghadimipour, Baker Hughes

 

Advanced GeoMechanical Characterization and Downhole Stress Measurements to Evaluate the Accessibility of a Tight Shale Prospect: A North African Perspective

Kaiming Xia, Saudi Aramco

 

A New Perforation Strategy for Fracturing Deep and Tight Gas Reservoirs

Seyed Mousa Mousavi Mirkalaei, Computer Modelling Group Ltd.

 

A New Approach for Stress Computation during Loading and Unloading in Modified Cam Clay Model

Yousif Al-Asadi, Schlumberger

 

Definition of Mud Weight Window Using 3D Numerical Models for Drilling Through Shaley Formations in Rumaila Field – Southern Iraq

Redha Hasan Al Lawati, Schlumberger

 

Natural Fracture Characterization in Carbonate Reservoirs Using Borehole Images and 3d Sonic Imaging for Water Shutoff Operations

Arpita P. Bathija, Aramco Americas

 

Advanced Performance Evaluation of Cement at Reservoir Conditions

Jijun Miao, SimTech LLC

 

3D Hydraulic and Natural Fracture Characterization and Simulation

Matteo Cusini, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

 

Poromechanical Simulation of Faulted and Fractured Natural Formations

13:40
-15:40

 

STREAM 1

 

SESSION 8: IN-SITU STRESS ESTIMATE AND MODELLING

 

Session Chairs : Imene Ferhat, GOWell International & Yaser Zayer, Saudi Aramco

STREAM 2

 

SESSION 9: DRILLING GEOMECHANICS IN NATURALLY FRACTURED RESERVOIRS

 

Session Chairs : Safeya Tariq Alkatheeri, ADNOC & Murtada Aljawad, Saudi Aramco

Francis L. Elisabeth, Saudi Aramco

 

Pore Pressure Prediction and Optimum Mud Weight Selection in an Overpressure Complex Lithology – A case study

Christian Koller, TDE Digital GmbH

 

Determination of Geomechanical Rock Properties from Cuttings

Saleh Al Hadarem, ADNOC

 

Stress Changes Impact on Reservoir Properties- Assessment of Fault Seal and Caprock Integrity

Hernán Buijs, Wintershall Dea AG

 

Implementation of Physics-Based Hydraulic Fracturing Optimization Workflows as a Game-Changer Strategy to Unlock Tight Gas Reserves: A Deep Gas Abu Dhabi Case Study

Amir Ghadimipour, Baker Hughes

 

Advanced GeoMechanical Characterization and Downhole Stress Measurements to Evaluate the Accessibility of a Tight Shale Prospect: A North African Perspective

Kaiming Xia, Saudi Aramco

 

A New Perforation Strategy for Fracturing Deep and Tight Gas Reservoirs

Seyed Mousa Mousavi Mirkalaei, Computer Modelling Group Ltd.

 

A New Approach for Stress Computation during Loading and Unloading in Modified Cam Clay Model

Yousif Al-Asadi, Schlumberger

 

Definition of Mud Weight Window Using 3D Numerical Models for Drilling Through Shaley Formations in Rumaila Field – Southern Iraq

Redha Hasan Al Lawati, Schlumberger

 

Natural Fracture Characterization in Carbonate Reservoirs Using Borehole Images and 3d Sonic Imaging for Water Shutoff Operations

Arpita P. Bathija, Aramco Americas

 

Advanced Performance Evaluation of Cement at Reservoir Conditions

Jijun Miao, SimTech LLC

 

3D Hydraulic and Natural Fracture Characterization and Simulation

Matteo Cusini, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

 

Poromechanical Simulation of Faulted and Fractured Natural Formations

15:40

– 16:00

COFFEE BREAK - 20 MIN

15:40
-16:00

COFFEE BREAK - 20 MIN

16:00

– 17:10

POSTER SESSION 4: WELLBORE INSTABILITY

 

Session Chairs : Juan Chavez Florez, ProdEnhance

POSTER SESSION 5: SANDING AND DEBRIS PRODUCTION

 

Session Chairs : Danyah Alghmgham, NESR

Ammar Qatari, Saudi Aramco

 

A Workflow to Estimate Critical Drawdown Pressure Utilizing 1-D Geomechanics modelling

Abbas Khaksar, Baker Hughes

 

Time to “Auto-Pack”, The Use of Geomechanical Sand Volume Quantification in Sand Screen Selection

Juan Chavez, ProdEnhance

 

Understanding Casing Deformation After Fracturing: A Holistic Data Analysis in Oman

Abbas Khaksar, Baker Hughes

 

In Search of Reliable Simple Cut-Offs for Sanding Assessment and Sand Control Decisions

Eman Abdullah Alabdulmuhsin, Baker Hughes

 

Impact of Geology on Geomechanical modelling applications in Carbonate Reservoirs

Osman Hamid, Saudi Aramco

 

The Critical Roles of Geomechanical analysis During Exploration Phase

Hamda Alshehhi, ADNOC

 

Avoiding Losses and Wellbore Instability for a Giant Carbonate Field in UAE – Geomechanical Modelling to Reduce NPT

 

 

Sameeh Batarseh, Saudi Aramco

 

The Effect of Heat on Formation Stability

 

 

Dheeraj Upreti, Baker Hughes

 

Managing wellbore stability in challenging environment of Extended Reach Drilling in Kuwait – Mitigations and Lessons learnt

 

 

Ausama Giwelli, CSIRO Energy

 

Fibre Optic Measurement of Borehole Creep in Triaxial Apparatus

 

 

16:00
-17:10

POSTER SESSION 4: WELLBORE INSTABILITY

 

Session Chairs : Juan Chavez Florez, ProdEnhance

POSTER SESSION 5: SANDING AND DEBRIS PRODUCTION

 

Session Chairs : Danyah Alghmgham, NESR

Ammar Qatari, Saudi Aramco

 

A Workflow to Estimate Critical Drawdown Pressure Utilizing 1-D Geomechanics modelling

Abbas Khaksar, Baker Hughes

 

Time to “Auto-Pack”, The Use of Geomechanical Sand Volume Quantification in Sand Screen Selection

Juan Chavez, ProdEnhance

 

Understanding Casing Deformation After Fracturing: A Holistic Data Analysis in Oman

Abbas Khaksar, Baker Hughes

 

In Search of Reliable Simple Cut-Offs for Sanding Assessment and Sand Control Decisions

Eman Abdullah Alabdulmuhsin, Baker Hughes

 

Impact of Geology on Geomechanical modelling applications in Carbonate Reservoirs

Osman Hamid, Saudi Aramco

 

The Critical Roles of Geomechanical analysis During Exploration Phase

Hamda Alshehhi, ADNOC

 

Avoiding Losses and Wellbore Instability for a Giant Carbonate Field in UAE – Geomechanical Modelling to Reduce NPT

 

 

Sameeh Batarseh, Saudi Aramco

 

The Effect of Heat on Formation Stability

 

 

Dheeraj Upreti, Baker Hughes

 

Managing wellbore stability in challenging environment of Extended Reach Drilling in Kuwait – Mitigations and Lessons learnt

 

 

Ausama Giwelli, CSIRO Energy

 

Fibre Optic Measurement of Borehole Creep in Triaxial Apparatus

 

 

DAY 4
10 November 2022, Thursday

7:00

– 9:00

STREAM 1

 

SESSION 10: SHEAR PHYSICS AND FRICTIONAL DYNAMICS

 

Session Chairs: Yossef Hatzor, BGU & Tegwyn Perkins, SPWLA

STREAM 2

 

SESSION 11: HYDRAULIC FRACTURING

Session Chairs: Hamda Ahmed Alshehhi, ADNOC & Igor Faoro, Stratum Reservoir

Satya Perumalla, Baker Hughes

 

A New Method of Integrating Rock Physics and Geomechanics for Simulating Deformable and Permeable Behaviour of Tight Carbonate for Optimised Reservoir Development

Mostafa Mobasher, NYU Abu Dhabi

 

Quantitative Analysis of Energy Dissipation Mechanisms in Fluid Driven Fracturing

Giulio Di Toro, University of Padua

 

Rock Friction during Earthquakes: Disputes and Future Trends

Damian San Roman Alerigi, Saudi Aramco

 

Modeling the Geomechanics of High-power Laser Perforation

Wei Wu, Nanyang Technological University

 

Characterization of Interseismic Creep of Granite Fractures During Fluid Injection

Gallyam Aidagulov, Schlumberger

 

Theoretical and Experimental Comparison Study of Weak Point Shape Effect on Openhole Fracturing Pressure

Yossef H. Hatzor, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

 

Discontinuity Roughness and Sliding Instability: Field and Laboratory Observations

Gehad Mahmoud Hegazy, The American University in Cairo

 

Improving Fracturing Efficiencies Throughout U Well New Applications

Peter Schutjens, Shell

 

The Contribution of Rock Physics and Geomechanics to Reservoir Stimulation by Water Injection: An Example from a North Kuwait Carbonate Reservoir

Murtadha Tammar, Saudi Aramco

 

Estimating Maximum Horizontal Stress Magnitude Based on Borehole Breakout Geometry – A Semi-analytical Poroelastic Model

Giovanni Grasselli, University of Toronto

 

Mapping Fracture Network Complexity in Hydraulically Fractured Shale Rock

Adam Donald, Schlumberger

 

Analytical and Numerical Geomechanical Modeling of Stimulation and Production from Tight Naturally Fractured Reservoirs

7:00
-9:00

STREAM 1

 

SESSION 10: SHEAR PHYSICS AND FRICTIONAL DYNAMICS

 

Session Chairs: Yossef Hatzor, BGU & Tegwyn Perkins, SPWLA

STREAM 2

 

SESSION 11: HYDRAULIC FRACTURING

Session Chairs: Hamda Ahmed Alshehhi, ADNOC & Igor Faoro, Stratum Reservoir

Satya Perumalla, Baker Hughes

 

A New Method of Integrating Rock Physics and Geomechanics for Simulating Deformable and Permeable Behaviour of Tight Carbonate for Optimised Reservoir Development

Mostafa Mobasher, NYU Abu Dhabi

 

Quantitative Analysis of Energy Dissipation Mechanisms in Fluid Driven Fracturing

Giulio Di Toro, University of Padua

 

Rock Friction during Earthquakes: Disputes and Future Trends

Damian San Roman Alerigi, Saudi Aramco

 

Modeling the Geomechanics of High-power Laser Perforation

Wei Wu, Nanyang Technological University

 

Characterization of Interseismic Creep of Granite Fractures During Fluid Injection

Gallyam Aidagulov, Schlumberger

 

Theoretical and Experimental Comparison Study of Weak Point Shape Effect on Openhole Fracturing Pressure

Yossef H. Hatzor, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

 

Discontinuity Roughness and Sliding Instability: Field and Laboratory Observations

Gehad Mahmoud Hegazy, The American University in Cairo

 

Improving Fracturing Efficiencies Throughout U Well New Applications

Peter Schutjens, Shell

 

The Contribution of Rock Physics and Geomechanics to Reservoir Stimulation by Water Injection: An Example from a North Kuwait Carbonate Reservoir

Murtadha Tammar, Saudi Aramco

 

Estimating Maximum Horizontal Stress Magnitude Based on Borehole Breakout Geometry – A Semi-analytical Poroelastic Model

Giovanni Grasselli, University of Toronto

 

Mapping Fracture Network Complexity in Hydraulically Fractured Shale Rock

Adam Donald, Schlumberger

 

Analytical and Numerical Geomechanical Modeling of Stimulation and Production from Tight Naturally Fractured Reservoirs

9:00

– 9:20

COFFEE BREAK - 20 MIN

9:00
-9:20

COFFEE BREAK - 20 MIN

9:20

– 9:50

KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY MAZEN AL OMARI, NESR

9:20
-9:50

KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY MAZEN AL OMARI, NESR

9:55

– 11:55

STREAM 1

SESSION 12: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND DATA SCIENCE IN GEOMECHANICS

Session Chairs: Osman Hamid, Saudi Aramco & Ahmed Ibrahim , KFUPM

STREAM 2

SESSION 13: CO2 SEQUESTRATION AND UTILIZATION

Session Chairs: Elsa Maalouf, AUB & Jose Maria Segura Serra, REPSOL

Zainab Ibrahim, Saudi Aramco

High Resolution Mechanical Stratigraphy of Siliciclastic Reservoirs: Non-Destructive Testing and Machine Learning Approach

Kamel Bennaceur, SPE President

Opportunities and Challenges Related to CCUS in the Energy Transition

Murtadha J. AlTammar, Saudi Aramco

Prediction of Borehole Caliper Log Using Machine Learning for Multi-Stage Frac Completions

Santiago Pena Clavijo, KAUST

Reaction-Assisted Fracture Propagation: A Coupled Phase-Field and Reactive-Transport Approach

Ahmed Elsayed Ahmed Abdelaal, KAUST

Drilling Data-based approach for Pressure Gradient Estimation using Random Forest

Seyedbehzad Hosseinzadehsadati, Technical University of Denmark

Thermo-mechanical Simulation of CO2 Injection in a North Sea Depleted Gas Condensate Reservoir

Damian San Roman Alerigi, Saudi Aramco

Predicting Multiphysics Rock Properties from Hyperspectral Measurements using Machine Learning

Mohammad Reza Hajiabadi, Technical University of Denmark

Strain-free CO2 Injection in Highly Deformable Formations

Ahmed Gowida, KFUPM

Determination of Safe Mud Window Using Machine Learning

Kevin Bisdom, Shell

Geomechanical Fault Integrity Screening for Co2 Sequestration

Rima Taqi Alfaraj, Saudi Aramco

Application of Machine Learning for Real-Time Prediction of Sonic and Density Well Logs Using Surface Drilling Parameters and Gamma Ray

Saleh A. Bawazeer, Umm Al-Qura University

Toward Understanding Capillary Residual Entrapment of H2 and CO2 in Reservoir Rock

9:55
-11:55

STREAM 1

SESSION 12: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND DATA SCIENCE IN GEOMECHANICS

Session Chairs: Osman Hamid, Saudi Aramco & Ahmed Ibrahim , KFUPM

STREAM 2

SESSION 13: CO2 SEQUESTRATION AND UTILIZATION

Session Chairs: Elsa Maalouf, AUB & Jose Maria Segura Serra, REPSOL

Zainab Ibrahim, Saudi Aramco

High Resolution Mechanical Stratigraphy of Siliciclastic Reservoirs: Non-Destructive Testing and Machine Learning Approach

Kamel Bennaceur, SPE President

Opportunities and Challenges Related to CCUS in the Energy Transition

Murtadha J. AlTammar, Saudi Aramco

Prediction of Borehole Caliper Log Using Machine Learning for Multi-Stage Frac Completions

Santiago Pena Clavijo, KAUST

Reaction-Assisted Fracture Propagation: A Coupled Phase-Field and Reactive-Transport Approach

Ahmed Elsayed Ahmed Abdelaal, KAUST

Drilling Data-based approach for Pressure Gradient Estimation using Random Forest

Seyedbehzad Hosseinzadehsadati, Technical University of Denmark

Thermo-mechanical Simulation of CO2 Injection in a North Sea Depleted Gas Condensate Reservoir

Damian San Roman Alerigi, Saudi Aramco

Predicting Multiphysics Rock Properties from Hyperspectral Measurements using Machine Learning

Mohammad Reza Hajiabadi, Technical University of Denmark

Strain-free CO2 Injection in Highly Deformable Formations

Ahmed Gowida, KFUPM

Determination of Safe Mud Window Using Machine Learning

Kevin Bisdom, Shell

Geomechanical Fault Integrity Screening for Co2 Sequestration

Rima Taqi Alfaraj, Saudi Aramco

Application of Machine Learning for Real-Time Prediction of Sonic and Density Well Logs Using Surface Drilling Parameters and Gamma Ray

Saleh A. Bawazeer, Umm Al-Qura University

Toward Understanding Capillary Residual Entrapment of H2 and CO2 in Reservoir Rock

12:00

– 12:20

POSTER SESSION 6: DIGITAL ROCK AND ROCK PHYSICS PART 1

 

Session Chairs: Julian Guerra, Schlumberger

POSTER SESSION 7: DIGITAL ROCK AND ROCK PHYSICS PART 2

 

Session Chairs: Dee Moronkeji, Apachecorp

Xiyang Xie, SINTEF Industry

 

Wave Travel Time Governed by the Lab-Quantified Anisotropic Third-Order-Elastic Model

Rafał Skupio, Oil and Gas Institute – National Research Institute

 

Geomechanical and X-Ray Tomography Tests of Coal Samples

Mahmoud Mowafi, KAUST

 

The Behaviour of Pore Size Distribution under Reservoir Confining Stress of Mercury Intrusion Capillary Pressure

Eudes S. Muniz, Schlumberger

 

New Laboratory Workflow to Evaluate Shale Time-Dependent Wellbore Instabilities

12:00
-12:20

POSTER SESSION 6: DIGITAL ROCK AND ROCK PHYSICS PART 1

 

Session Chairs: Julian Guerra, Schlumberger

POSTER SESSION 7: DIGITAL ROCK AND ROCK PHYSICS PART 2

 

Session Chairs: Dee Moronkeji, Apachecorp

Xiyang Xie, SINTEF Industry

 

Wave Travel Time Governed by the Lab-Quantified Anisotropic Third-Order-Elastic Model

Rafał Skupio, Oil and Gas Institute – National Research Institute

 

Geomechanical and X-Ray Tomography Tests of Coal Samples

Mahmoud Mowafi, KAUST

 

The Behaviour of Pore Size Distribution under Reservoir Confining Stress of Mercury Intrusion Capillary Pressure

Eudes S. Muniz, Schlumberger

 

New Laboratory Workflow to Evaluate Shale Time-Dependent Wellbore Instabilities

12:20

– 13:30

LUNCH - 1 HR 10 MINS

12:20
-13:30

LUNCH - 1 HR 10 MINS

13:30

– 15:30

STREAM 1

SESSION 14: CO2 SEQUESTRATION AND UTILIZATION

Session Chairs: Nihal Darraj, Imperial College & Ahmed Bahgat, EXLOG

STREAM 2

SESSION 15: INDUCED SEISMICITY/FAULTS HYDROMECHANICAL BEHAVIOUR

Session Chairs: Hamid Pourpak , TotalEnergies & Wael Ziadat, Weatherford

Peter Shotton, TotalEnergies

Aramis CO2 Storage Case Study – A Geomechanical Assessment of Containment

Frédéric Bourgeois, TotalEnergies

A Casing String Integrity Study and Fault Slippage

Ankush Singh, ResFrac Corporation

Understanding the True Injection Capacity and Technical Risks of Potential CO2 Storage Sites Through Fully Coupled Multiphase Fluid Flow, Geomechanics and Hydraulic Fracture Simulations

Rafael Deptulski, TotalEnergies

Numerical Investigation of the Effect of Fault Geometry and Fluid Injection Location on Induced Seismicity

Frédéric Amour, Technical University of Denmark

Characterising the Seal and Reservoir Properties to Assess CO2 Containment in a Depleted Chalk Reservoir in the Danish North Sea

Jose Maria Segura, Repsol

Induced Seismicity Evaluation in Geothermal Projects Exploration

Billel Sennaoui, University of North Dakota

Pore-Scale and Core-Scale Laboratory Investigations to Understand the Mechanisms of Supercritical Cyclic Gases (CO2, C2, C3) EOR under Immiscible and Miscible Conditions in Unconventional Reservoirs (Three Forks Formations)

Amade Pouya, Ecole des Ponts Paris Tech

Geomechanical Approach of Induced Seismicity using Cohesive Zone Elements

Ausama Giwelli,  CSIRO Energy

Montney Shale Stimulation with Supercritical CO2: Ultrasonic Monitoring of Fracture Propagation in the Laboratory 

Alissar Yehya, American University of Beirut

Effect of Fault Properties on the Risk of Induced Seismicity Caused by Hydraulic Fracturing

Mohammad S Badghaish, The Pennsylvania State University

Impact of Solubility on Reservoir Properties at the Gas/Brine Interface of Geologic Carbon Sequestration Projects using Flue Gas Injections

John Omovie, Maverick Resources

An Investigation of Drained/Undrained Mechanical Properties for Unconventional Low Permeability Reservoirs

13:30
-15:30

STREAM 1

SESSION 14: CO2 SEQUESTRATION AND UTILIZATION

Session Chairs: Nihal Darraj, Imperial College & Ahmed Bahgat, EXLOG

STREAM 2

SESSION 15: INDUCED SEISMICITY/FAULTS HYDROMECHANICAL BEHAVIOUR

Session Chairs: Hamid Pourpak , TotalEnergies & Wael Ziadat, Weatherford

Peter Shotton, TotalEnergies

Aramis CO2 Storage Case Study – A Geomechanical Assessment of Containment

Frédéric Bourgeois, TotalEnergies

A Casing String Integrity Study and Fault Slippage

Ankush Singh, ResFrac Corporation

Understanding the True Injection Capacity and Technical Risks of Potential CO2 Storage Sites Through Fully Coupled Multiphase Fluid Flow, Geomechanics and Hydraulic Fracture Simulations

Rafael Deptulski, TotalEnergies

Numerical Investigation of the Effect of Fault Geometry and Fluid Injection Location on Induced Seismicity

Frédéric Amour, Technical University of Denmark

Characterising the Seal and Reservoir Properties to Assess CO2 Containment in a Depleted Chalk Reservoir in the Danish North Sea

Jose Maria Segura, Repsol

Induced Seismicity Evaluation in Geothermal Projects Exploration

Billel Sennaoui, University of North Dakota

Pore-Scale and Core-Scale Laboratory Investigations to Understand the Mechanisms of Supercritical Cyclic Gases (CO2, C2, C3) EOR under Immiscible and Miscible Conditions in Unconventional Reservoirs (Three Forks Formations)

Amade Pouya, Ecole des Ponts Paris Tech

Geomechanical Approach of Induced Seismicity using Cohesive Zone Elements

Ausama Giwelli,  CSIRO Energy

Montney Shale Stimulation with Supercritical CO2: Ultrasonic Monitoring of Fracture Propagation in the Laboratory 

Alissar Yehya, American University of Beirut

Effect of Fault Properties on the Risk of Induced Seismicity Caused by Hydraulic Fracturing

Mohammad S Badghaish, The Pennsylvania State University

Impact of Solubility on Reservoir Properties at the Gas/Brine Interface of Geologic Carbon Sequestration Projects using Flue Gas Injections

John Omovie, Maverick Resources

An Investigation of Drained/Undrained Mechanical Properties for Unconventional Low Permeability Reservoirs

15:30

– 15:50

COFFEE BREAK - 20 MIN

15:30
-15:50

COFFEE BREAK - 20 MIN

15:50

– 16:50

POSTER SESSION 8:

 

3D RESERVOIR GEOMECHANICS FOR FIELD DEVELOPMENT

 

Session Chairs: Murtada Aljawad, KFUPM

POSTER SESSION 9:

 

ROCK MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION

 

Session Chairs: Aurifullah Vantala, ADNOC

Mohammad H. Alqam, Saudi Aramco

 

Development of a Novel Procedure to Identify Organic-Rich Shale in Unconventional Formations.

Eziulo Ibe, Baker Hughes

 

Comparative Assessment of the Mechanical Properties of Rocks for Construction and Foundations

Rimsha Rais, SPWLA IGUP Student Chapter Pakistan

 

Seismic Interpretation and Petrophysical Analysis of JABO-01 and JABO-05 Well, Badin Block, Lower Indus Basin, Pakistan

Qasim Sahu, Saudi Aramco

 

Thermal Impact on Sandstone’s Physical and Mechanical Properties

Sara Makki, American University of Beirut

 

The Fate of Hydraulic Fracturing Fluid in the Subsurface

Andreas Nicolas Berntsen, SINTEF Industry

 

Scale Dependency of Wormholes in Matrix Acidizing

 

Ximena Rodríguez Flórez, Federal University of Pernambuco

 

Natural Fracture Flow – Mechanical and Chemical Degradation Effects on Carbonates

 

Nanthakumar Rajaiah, Schlumberger

 

Reducing Geomechanical Model Uncertainty through Multiple Trajectory Stability Analysis using Vertical and Highly Deviated Wells

 

 

 

Regina Lakusheva, KAUST

 

Understanding the Mechanical Property Heterogeneity of Immature Source Rocks

15:50
-16:50

POSTER SESSION 8:

 

3D RESERVOIR GEOMECHANICS FOR FIELD DEVELOPMENT

 

Session Chairs: Murtada Aljawad, KFUPM

POSTER SESSION 9:

 

ROCK MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION

 

Session Chairs: Aurifullah Vantala, ADNOC

Mohammad H. Alqam, Saudi Aramco

 

Development of a Novel Procedure to Identify Organic-Rich Shale in Unconventional Formations.

Eziulo Ibe, Baker Hughes

 

Comparative Assessment of the Mechanical Properties of Rocks for Construction and Foundations

Rimsha Rais, SPWLA IGUP Student Chapter Pakistan

 

Seismic Interpretation and Petrophysical Analysis of JABO-01 and JABO-05 Well, Badin Block, Lower Indus Basin, Pakistan

Qasim Sahu, Saudi Aramco

 

Thermal Impact on Sandstone’s Physical and Mechanical Properties

Sara Makki, American University of Beirut

 

The Fate of Hydraulic Fracturing Fluid in the Subsurface

Andreas Nicolas Berntsen, SINTEF Industry

 

Scale Dependency of Wormholes in Matrix Acidizing

 

Ximena Rodríguez Flórez, Federal University of Pernambuco

 

Natural Fracture Flow – Mechanical and Chemical Degradation Effects on Carbonates

 

Nanthakumar Rajaiah, Schlumberger

 

Reducing Geomechanical Model Uncertainty through Multiple Trajectory Stability Analysis using Vertical and Highly Deviated Wells

 

 

 

Regina Lakusheva, KAUST

 

Understanding the Mechanical Property Heterogeneity of Immature Source Rocks

16:55

– 17:15

WRAP UP BY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS - 20 MIN

16:55
-17:15

WRAP UP BY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRS - 20 MIN

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