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Sustainable Development of CNPC Logging Business Yang Qingli, Lu Dawei, Zheng Yi and Cong Qiang 2014, 33(5): 1-3, 9.  Abstract ( )   PDF (3977KB) ( )   China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) has restructured its logging business several times since 2002, establishing the present pattern under which the business is operated separately under unified control. As of the end of 2013, CNPC has a total of 721 logging service crews with the assets aggregating to 11.8 billion yuan. With the logging business further consolidated, CNPC has independently developed a number of technologies and produced a large number of highquality professionals in recent 10 years, steadily improving logging service and achieving satisfactory economic results. However, some problems have also appeared in the development process, such as non-standardized market competition, inadequate research capability and the stern environment for existence with the pressure both from foreign companies and private enterprises. Therefore, this paper studies the successful experiences of the related companies both at home and abroad, such as Schlumberger, China Oilfield Services Limited and BGP. For example, business development should be converted into integration from specialization by means of merger and acquisition, bringing about an integration of research, manufacture and services. To keep a sustainable development, the logging business of CNPC should be restructured and repositioned within the whole scope of CNPC with the efforts to standardize internal service market and coordinate the service crews.

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Technological Reform of Huabei Oilfield Yan Jianqi, Tian Wei, Wu Guodong and Luo Jinyang 2014, 33(5): 10-13, 18.  Abstract ( )   PDF (4836KB) ( )   To promote technological structural reform, PetroChina Huabei Oilfield Company set up the reform-promoting group to perfect technological research performance examination and the related mechanism for technological support, the company established the backbone technological research management system to help implement the company’s development strategy. This paper elaborates the concrete contents of Huabei Oilfield’s technological reform and current implementation of the reform. The “backbone technological research system” is characterized for its “unified research orientation, unified research efforts, unified technological investment and unified support for technological research.” The company strengthened the efforts for cultivation of talents and adoption of the new mechanism, standardize the management procedures for technological research projects, perfect the examination mechanism for technological research and development, and improve the conditions for technological research. With those reform measure implemented, the company invigorated its technological research resources and creativeness and accelerated its business development

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Analysis of Assessment Method for Economic Performance of Important Technological Projects ----Take exploration and development technology project of a certain oilfield in Tarim Basin for instance Yang Junfeng, Peng Haijun, Jiang Rong, Fu Qiongfen, Peng Xiaoyu, Zhu Changjian, Zhang Chenyang and Liu Meirong 2014, 33(5): 14-18.  Abstract ( )   PDF (4918KB) ( )   Quality, economic performance and sustainable development are increasingly highlighted in the exploration and development process of oil and gas fields. Therefore, evaluation of economic performance for key technological projects will help clarify the research target of technological projects and promote conversion of technological research results into production power. Based on Technology Appraisal Center of CNPC’s assessment method for economic performance of important technological projects and taking the exploration and development technology project of a certain oilfield in Tarim Basin in Xinjiang for instance, this paper briefs about the main new technologies used by this oilfield for settlement of problems in actual production. It also discusses the theoretical basis for appraising economic performance of technological projects as well as the assessment method and application of appraised results. The reasonable suggestions on the problems found in the assessment process can be helpful to economic performance assessment of technological projects

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Performance Assessment Method for Technological Creative Talents of Enterprises Huang Wensheng, Li Qiuping, Xiong Min, Wang Xiaoxiao and Yu Shuqing 2014, 33(5): 19-24.  Abstract ( )   PDF (5857KB) ( )   Scientific, objective and reasonable assessment methods are essential to effective assessment of performance. The usual assessment methods include AHP, KPI, BSC, MBO and 360-degree assessment method. All of those methods have their respective advantages and disadvantages. Based on the conventional performance assessment, this performance assessment method for technological creative talents is focused on six areas – the capability of technological creative talents for making research efforts, technological investment and benefits, technological research level, academic exchange, cultivation of talents, and popularity. It constructs the index system for assessment, determines the index weights as well as the assessment procedures and standards and carries out a comprehensive appraisal on performance of technological creative talents. Adopting this method, the research institutions of pipelines enterprises can make performance assessment of technological creative talents more objective, fairer and workably operational.

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“Three-Stage” Pattern for Cultivation of Talents at Research Institutes Wang Shaofei, Chen Peng and Fu Xiaoyan 2014, 33(5): 25-28.  Abstract ( )   PDF (4138KB) ( )   Talents are the key element for enterprises to develop themselves and compete. Cultivation of technological talents is a long-term task of research institutes and a topic that needs to be explored constantly. The “three-stage” pattern, namely direct reach stage, review-target adjustment stage and re-positioning stage, is a cultivation method created by Research Institute of Petroleum Exploration and Development of Changqing Oilfield in its management work over a long period of time. It can be easily put in place and controlled. As an everyday pattern for cultivation of talents, this method has achieved satisfactory results, producing some young elite and boosting the creative capability of the research institute. These talents have played an active role in Changqing Oilfield nicknamed as “Western Daqing Oilfield.”

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Knowledge Management Applied in Petroleum and Petrochemical Sector Xiao Li and Huang Junlei 2014, 33(5): 29-35.  Abstract ( )   PDF (7347KB) ( )   The petroleum and petrochemical sector belongs to the technologically-concentrated industry with high investment and risks. The related research institutes take knowledge as an important source for core competitiveness. Knowledge management can effectively make research institutes adapted to the changing environment, increasing their adaptability and competitiveness. This paper briefs about the concepts on knowledge and knowledge management as well as knowledge management performed by petroleum and petrochemical enterprises both at home and abroad. Based on the national standards on knowledge management and SECI model, the application framework and implementation methods for knowledge management are designed for the petroleum technological sector. Taking Sinopec Changling Company for example, this paper elaborates what can be achieved by knowledge management in technological research and production. Integration and processing knowledge resources is helpful to knowledge creation, boosting the employees’ creation capability and bringing about continual creation of the enterprise.

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Outlook of Seismic Acquisition Technological Development Wu Wei, Wang Zhongde, Yang Ruijuan, Li Xia and Zhou Xiaohui 2014, 33(5): 36-43, 48.  Abstract ( )   PDF (9070KB) ( )   Seismic acquisition technology is experiencing a profound change and developing at a quick rate. The conception of “focusing on record of wave field” is gradually replacing the traditional acquisition design mindset of CMP stacks. It aims at recording most of the data influencing geological targets and recording noise wave field without alias, laying a good foundation for imaging and identification of noise. The new-type senor, such as sonic wave Doppler senor, no longer emphasizes coupling with surface, reducing a large amount of acquisition. The 508XT land acquisition system can record seismic data signal of one million traces at real time, bringing seismic imaging resolution up to a new level. Meanwhile, rotation components sensor can measure more information of wave field. With development of vibroseis and excitation methods, the traditional discontinuous acquisition method of shot-by-shot excitation and reception is developed into multisource separate excitation as planned and continuous recording of different shots, improving the acquisition efficiency. Some new technologies have been developed for offshore acquisition, such as double-circle acquisition, complete removal of ghosts and OBN. Adoption of DSA substantially improves seismic economic feasibility and helps seismic data reflect the geological conditions by means of data redundancy.

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Review of Shale Gas Project in East US Zhou Qingfan and Sun Peng 2014, 33(5): 44-48.  Abstract ( )   PDF (5527KB) ( )   Out of the consideration that the United States might face shortage of natural gas supply, the US Energy Department carried out the shale gas project in the eastern part of the country between 1976 and 1992, aiming at accurate assessment of geological reserves and recoverable reserves of shale gas, development of exploration principles for the optimized targets and improvement of the cost-effective production methods. This project covers a variety of assessment, characteristics of resources and worksites, basic research and modeling, and development of production technologies, including the key technologies and products, such as foam fracturing, directional coring and fracture analysis, shale gas absorption and desorption mechanism, downhole videoing, large-scale hydraulic fracturing, directional drilling, electromagnetic measurement while drilling, and carbon dioxide fracturing. Remarkable achievements have been made in boosting natural gas output, accumulating basic data, raising governmental taxes, and promoting US shale gas development, triggering “shale gas revolution” worldwide. Based on review of the successful experiences from the US project, it is proposed that the government be dominant in China’s shale gas development so as to stimulate technological innovation and attract the medium-size and small oil companies for shale gas development

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Momentum of Worldwide Deepwater Oil and Gas Exploration and Development Yang Jinhua and Guo Xiaoxia 2014, 33(5): 49-55.  Abstract ( )   PDF (8600KB) ( )   Deepwater oil and gas resources are abundant worldwide with major exploration breakthroughs made continually. Competition among international oil majors in this area brings deepwater oil and gas exploration and development up to a high level. Deepwater reserves and production have climbed in recent years, occupying a higher proportion to the total offshore oil and gas reserves and production. With a robust demand for large-scale deepwater equipment, the capability for deepwater exploration and development has become one of the important benchmarks of international first-class oil companies. Deepwater technology has become the main orientation for oil and gas technological creation worldwide. South China Sea is rich in deepwater resources. CNPC has accelerated development of deepwater business in the efforts to secure the country’s energy supply. It is proposed to formulate the long- and medium-term oil and gas development plans, implement international offshore resources strategy and set up special organizations for business development to boost its strategic position. It is necessary to cooperate with international oil majors and the national oil companies of resources countries in the form of strategic alliance, highlight technological creation and stockpile in advance, and formulate the talent-producing plans for offshore business development.

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Present Conditions of Tight Oil in North America and Analysis of Economic Performance Wang Lichen, Tian Hongliang, Zhen Jian and Lei Qihong 2014, 33(5): 56-61, 68.  Abstract ( )   PDF (7050KB) ( )   Tight oil is another hot spot in worldwide non-conventional oil and gas exploration and development after shale gas. It is necessary to make analysis of tight oil economic performance so as to promote global tight oil development and production process, lower the production cost, and bring about economic development. Focusing on the main tight oil operational zones in North America, this paper studies the current conditions and economic feasibility of tight oil development in the producing zones like Bakken, Eagle Ford. It briefs about tight oil reserves and production in North America as well as development experiences and relevant key technologies including factory drilling, fracturing of horizontal well, and micro seismic monitoring. The paper also makes an in-depth analysis of tight oil development cost and economic performances, such as single-well drilling and completion cost, casing cost, comparison of different operators in the same operational zone and the different well depths in the different operational zones by the same operator. The purpose is to provide some references for China’s tight oil development and production.

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Analysis of Total’s Development Strategy Lu Xuemei 2014, 33(5): 62-68.  Abstract ( )   PDF (7048KB) ( )   Total is one of the five world-renowned multinational oil companies and influential in the oil and gas industry. As compared to ExxonMobil, BP, Shell and Chevron, Total holds almost all of its oil and gas assets overseas, the upstream business in particular. As a company sprouted in a country where oil and gas reserves were seldom found, the company is left no choice but to develop itself overseas. Total has been a success in its century-old development. The success is rooted in two factors – effective development strategy and outstanding risk management capability. In the spirit of adventure, the company has effectively adjusted business structure and regional structure, focused on acquisition of overseas assets and optimized business deployment, promoted its featured technologies, highlighted deepwater business, LNG and nonconventional oil and gas as its near-term strategic development, and committed itself to new energy development on a longterm basis. The business income of the company grew steadily in 2013. Total might slightly adjust its high-risk and highreward exploration strategy thanks to declining oil price in recent year.

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Analysis of Drilling Fluid Patent Pertaining to Wellbore Stabilization Filed by M-I SWACO LLC Di Weina, Zhao Gufan, Li Jing and Wang Minsheng 2014, 33(5): 69-73.  Abstract ( )   PDF (5317KB) ( )   M-1 SWACO LLC is a world-class professional petroleum engineering service company and an international leader in drilling fluid technology. The drilling fluid patents filed by the company climbed after 1971 and peaked around 2008. It has applied 45 patents of drilling fluid worldwide related to wellbore stability control, which are focused on drilling fluid additives and systems. As for the amine additives, M-1 SWACO LLC has developed a full-scale patent-protection. Analyzing the core patents of this company by means of the patent map, this paper elaborates M-I SWACO LLC’s patent protecting strategy, helping the domestic companies broaden their mindset of technological development and step up protection of their patents.