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2026 SPE International Conference & Exhibition on Formation Damage Control
18–20 February 2026 | DoubleTree by Hilton | Lafayette, Louisiana, USA

 

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Case Studies of Damage and Productivity Improvements

Thursday, 19 February
Salon A
Technical Session
This session presents compelling case studies highlighting innovative approaches to well integrity restoration, stimulation efficiency, and production enhancement across diverse global fields. From managing scale in pre-salt formations to optimizing gravel pack completions and deploying ultrasonic inspection in horizontal wells. Each paper offers practical insights into overcoming complex operational challenges.
Session Chairpersons
Bala Gadiyar - SLB
  • 0830-0900 230584
    Minimizing Formation Damage Caused By Drilling Fluids In Horizontal Wells With Low Formation Pressure. A Case Study In Llanos Orientales Basin, Colombia
    H. Rueda, O. Diaz, DRILL+ SOLUTIONS; A. Sandoval, R. Kovacs, Arrow Exploration; J. Castellanos Carvajal, E. Narvaez Garcia, E. Pacheco Gomez, Q'Max Solutions Inc.; B. Burts, M. Chisholm, M&D Industries of Louisiana, Inc.
  • 0900-0930 230567
    Enhancing Water Injector Performance Using SOBM And Multistage Filtercake Removal Strategy: Development And Field Implementation
    A. Kumar, P. Chandran, Y. Le Guen, D. Clinch, P. Jackson, BP plc
  • 0930-1000 230547
    Conventional Openhole Gravel Pack Completions Deliver Higher Gas Production In Tapti Daman Area, India
    N. SHEKHAWAT, ONGC Ltd, Dharavi; S. Kathuria, Oil & Natural Gas Corp. Ltd.; B. Gadiyar, M. Beldongar, SLB; D. Agarwal, Schlumberger Asia Services Ltd; B. Gorugantu, SLB
  • 1000-1030 230527
    Utilizing Expandable Liners To Restore Casing Integrity And Continue Well Stimulation Operations
    S. Skiles, Expro
  • 1030-1100 230554
    Impact Of Selectivity Loss On Scale Management In Well-F In The Buzios Pre-salt Field: Insights Into Crossflow Effects And Operational Challenges
    V.M. Cristante, F. Coelho, C. Guimaraes, Petrobras; L.O. Pelisoli, F.A. Silva, Petrobras S.A.; M.G. Da Silva, Petrobras -Petroleo Brasileiro; R. Tavares, Petrobras
  • 1100-1130 230497
    Lean Heavy Oil Workover Operations In Kuwait
    M. Alfoudari, Kuwait Oil Company
  • 1100-1130 230498
    Downhole Ultrasonic Thickness Measurements For Inspection Of Casing: A Case Study In Challenging Horizontal UAE Wells
    T. Chawla, Halliburton