December 2022 Issue

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These are the papers synopsized in JPT this month. They are available to only SPE members through 31 January 2023. There are also links to them at the bottom of each related synopsis.

Reserves Management

Reserves and Resources Management: A Continuous Improvement of the Business Processes

Geothermal Production From Existing Oil and Gas Wells: A Sustainable Repurposing Model

Is Australia Prepared for the Decommissioning Challenge? A Regulator's Perspective

Production and Facilities

Multiphase Flow in Circular and Triangular Pipes: Examining Flow Characteristics, Sand Erosion and Heat Transfer Via CFD and Experimental Work

Using an Adjustable Cone Meter To Measure Wet Gas

No More Inefficient Crude Desalting: Breaking Bottlenecks With Dual Frequency Technology Lowering Total Cost of Ownership

Bits and Bottomhole Assemblies

Drilling System Optimization Leads to Expedited Wells Delivery

Mitigating Twist-Offs While Drilling With the Help of BHA Dynamics Software

Drilling in the Digital Age: Machine-Learning-Assisted Bit Selection and Optimization

Water Management

Integrated Approach for Formation-Water-Salinity Determination

Optimizing Oilfield Net Present Value With Produced Water Salinities and Tracers

Locating Source of Water Production and Performing Cost-Effective Rigless Remedial Operations in Deviated Wells Completed With Standalone Sand Screens.