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SPE Workshop: Advances in Acid Stimulation of Carbonate Reservoirs
9–10 December 2025 | Bab Al Qasr Hotel, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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SPE Workshop: Advances in Acid Stimulation of Carbonate Reservoirs
9–10 December 2025 | Bab Al Qasr Hotel, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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Session 3: Critical Roles of Diversion and Fluid Additives for Carbonates Acid Stimulation Success

09 Dec 2025
Al Dana Ballroom
Technical Sessions

Diversion and fluid additives are crucial for fluid placement, damage removal, and effective formation dissolution while protecting well infrastructure. Effective diversion optimises the distribution of stimulation fluids to maximise production gains. Fluid additives protect tubulars, reduce friction, avoid unwanted reaction products, enhance acid performance, and aid in cleanup. This session will explore best practices and state-of-the-art techniques for diversion and fluid additives, highlighting innovative and cost-effective solutions. Case studies from global carbonate reservoirs will illustrate best practices, common pitfalls, and strategies to overcome field challenges, providing practical insights for enhancing stimulation performance.

Presentations:

1545-1615     Experimental Investigation of Degradable Solids Diverter Efficiency for Different Completions used in Matrix Acid Stimulation 
                      Haiyan Zhao, Wells Engineer, ExxonMobil 

1615-1645     Extended Reach Dual Lateral Acid Stimulation in Carbonate Reservoirs 
                      Faris Al Ismaili, Production Engineer Advisor, Occidental of Oman

1645-1715     Real Time DTS Guided Two Stage Stimulation in Horizontal Carbonates Using Advanced Diverters
                     Alaa Elkaragi, Associate Domain, SLB

Chairperson
Jonathan Abbott, CTO - Taqa Well Completions
Ziad Al-jalal, Technical & Sales Director - TAQA
Ayoub Awaji, Advisor R&D Chemist - Halliburton
Speakers
Alaa Elkaragi, Associate Domain - SLB
Faris Al Ismaili, Production Engineer Advisor - Occidental of Oman
Haiyan Zhao, Wells Engineer - ExxonMobil