... monitoring production control steam-assisted gravity drainage sagd heavy oil play thermal method geologist spe 22177 run 4 islam run 1 united states government rock type reservoir surveillance canada government mpa month alaska INTRODUCTION The state of Alaska is estimated to contain...

... Abstract: This paper addresses ARCO Alaska's successful program of drilling smaller holes for 13.375 inch [339.73 mm] surface casing strings. Data is presented from wells drilled by Arco Alaska Inc. on the Alaska North Slope along with a detailed breakdown of cost reductions in cement, rig, bit...

... ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to evaluate available technologies for closure of solid oily waste sites located on the North Slope of Alaska. Most of these wastes are associated with petroleum sludges, drilling muds, and contaminated sand and gravel. In the arctic, below-ground lined...

... meadow alaska geology reindeer pasture academy accumulation experiment united states government society INTRODUCTION Severe natural conditions of permafrost zone predetermine particular vulnerability of ecosystems easily coming out of balance under the influence of technogenic factor...

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... silica is left downhole, no significant loss in permeability occurs. This agrees with the overall production improvement seen in the HF acid treatments of the Sadlerochit formation. core inch mineralogy hf acid acidizing upstream oil & gas hci core plug alaska sadlerochit formation...

... europe government alaska geologist mining operation petroleum engineer development INTRODUCTION Development of mineral resources in the Arctic, namely placer deposits, results in disturbed relief of vast territories destroyed soils and vegetation, polluted surface waters. Such territories...

... methane petroleum engineer operation geotech coal mining coal seam gas reservoir characterization alaska organic-rich rock rupture complex reservoir coal bed methane permafrost region figure 1 INTRODUCTION Coals, ranging in age from carboniferous to tertiary, are found in many...

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... and scientists have begun a research program that features new technology for mining in Alaska. The program emphasizes efficient extraction of the mineral value while minimizing environmental disruption. Projects on borehole slurry mining, underground placer mining, back - filling, rock mechanics/mine design...

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... methods in various frozen subsurface materials is presented. upstream oil & gas consideration gravel permafrost artificial intelligence investigation site investigation disadvantage auger fine-grained soil coarse-grained material bedrock sampler coarse-grained soil canada alaska...

... ABSTRACT Off-bottom liner cementing operations in horizontal wells on Alaska's North Slope led to the development of a unique and patented crosslinked polymer/borate/salt (PBS) plug material. Functioning to temporarily plug back the horizontal wellbore while the gas isolation liner...

... ABSTRACT An actively refrigerated, slab on grade foundation was designed for a coal-fired electric generating facility with a total capacity of 11 megawatts. The facility was constructed to supply power to the Over-the-Horizon Backscatter site near Gakona, Alaska. The soil on which...

... Bay, Alaska. All GHX-1 facilities should be in place and operating in early 1992. Current forecast cost for the overall project is approximately $450 million. bscfd spe 22113 prudhoe bay conversion horsepower spe 2211 3 compressor production control anchorage module construction...

... ABSTRACT A peripheral waterflood monitoring method of subdividing the Hemlock Reservoir into areal groups has aided in development decisions for the McArthur River Field, Cook Inlet, Alaska. This analysis technique improved assessment of remaining development potential by separating...

..., reduction of waste, and recycling of a natural resource can be achieved. In order to adequately assess the compatibility of drill cuttings with the North Slope environment, information regarding the chemical composition of background soils is required. This paper reports on the work done by ARCO Alaska...

... stresses of 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0 psi (3.4, 6.9, 10.3 and 13.8 kPa). Results are compared to published data related to frozen soils containing fresh water. displacement rate alaska upstream oil & gas pile surface shear stress steel pile society of petroleum engineers kpa permafrost...

... ABSTRACT Thermosyphons have been used across Alaska and northern Canada as a means of stabilizing foundations built on permafrost. This paper describes a number of different applications including details of the installations. A brief discussion of the design methodology is also presented...

... ABSTRACT In the early 1980s the State of Alaska's Department of Environmental Conservation determined that drilling waste disposal practices at the oil fields on the North Slope were not adequately protecting the environment. New regulations were promulgated in October, 1987 that required...