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Development Trend of Oil & Gas Storage and Transportation Technology in China Zhang Zhi-hong, Wang Li-juan, Li Ke-fu, Yao Shi-hong 2012, 31(1): 1-6.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1002-302x.2012.01.001 Abstract ( )   PDF (2145KB) ( )   There is still a pipeline construction boom in the next ten years. Along with pipeline construction, Chinese pipeline technology will also obtain a substantial development. This paper set out from pipeline construction demand and technological difficulties, analyzed current development trend of pipeline technology in China, and inquired into the difficulties in need of solving in pipeline industry from such perspectives as the technology for batch transportation of multiple oil products, the technology for pipeline transportation of viscous oil and super viscous oil, the related technology for gas transportation by pipelines of heavy caliber, high pressure, and high-grade steel, the LNG terminal technology, the underground storage technology, the marine pipeline technology, the related technology for pipeline integrity management, and the technology for transportation of other media.

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Research Progress and Development Direction of Long Distance Pipeline Welding Technology in China Cao Yong-li, Huang Fu-xiang, Wang Qin 2012, 31(1): 7-11.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1002-302x.2012.01.002 Abstract ( )   PDF (8274KB) ( )   This paper mainly introduced the progress and research on the long-distance pipeline welding technology in China in the past few years, and contrastively analyzed the gap in pipeline welding technology between China and developed countries. It gave a brief presentation of some latest research on pipeline welding technology in developed countries and put forward a suggestion of future research objectives and main research contents for China's pipeline welding technology, which could be good reference for long-distance pipeline welding technology researchers in China.

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Analysis on Petroleum Exploration Investment Benefit and Its Influencing Factors in Xinjiang Oilfield from 2001 to 2010 Wang Yu-tao, Jiang Shao-bing, Li Na, Cao Jing 2012, 31(1): 12-16.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1002-302x.2012.01.003 Abstract ( )   PDF (2972KB) ( )   Taking plays as evaluation units, this paper statistically analyzed the data of proven reserves, workload of seismic and drilling and exploration benefits of the whole Junggar Basin and four exploration plays from 2001 to 2010 (from the "10th Five-Year Plan" period to the "11th Five-Year Plan" period) in Xinjiang Oilfield, then made analysis and discussion on its trends and variations. On the basis of the above analysis and combining with the exploration status in Junggar Basin, this paper indicated that the overall exploration investment benefit of Xinjiang Oilfield was dropping; the decrease of large-scale reserves was the main factor influencing the exploration investment benefit; the increase of reserves in northwestern margin of Junggar Basin, the hinterland of Junggar Basin and the eastern Junggar Basin was an ebb-and-flow cycle; a new pattern might be found in reserves increase in Xinjiang Oilfield during the late stage of the "12th Five-Year Plan" period; the steady-state growth of exploration investment was the predominant guarantee to the sustainable growth of reserves.

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ANYDRILL Drilling Engineering Design and Technology Software Zhang Dong-mei, Zhou Ying-cao, Zhao Qing, Jiang Hong-wei, Xiang De-gui, Lian Zhi-long, Huo Zong-qiang, Ji Rong-yi, Zhou Bo-qi, Zhao Yi-peng, Song Peng, Wang Qian 2012, 31(1): 17-19,24.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1002-302x.2012.01.004 Abstract ( )   PDF (2463KB) ( )   As petroleum exploration and development extended to complex and deep areas and drilling operations around the world, drilling engineering design was getting more and more complex and increasingly dependent on software. To develop drilling engineering software which meets present and future oil development needs, CNPC Drilling Engineering & Technology Research Institute developed the ANYDRILL drilling engineering design and technology software with independent intellectual property rights after tackling difficulties in scientific research during the "11th Five-Year Plan" period, and solved the problem of China's long-term dependence on foreign drilling software, which met domestic drilling engineering design needs basically. This paper introduced the function, feature, key techniques, and main problems to be solved of the software, and made a detailed description about the managed pressure drilling design and analysis system, the formation pressure prediction and monitoring system, the rock mechanics analysis system, the drilling fluid design and analysis system, the cementing design and analysis system, the design and analysis system of underbalanced and gas drilling, the drill string mechanics analysis system, the drilling database management system, the real-time monitoring and technology decision making system.

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R-SWC Tool and Its Application to Exploration in Bohai Oilfield Deng Qiang, Tan Zhong-jian, Shang Suo-gui, Hao Zhong-tian 2012, 31(1): 20-24.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1002-302x.2012.01.005 Abstract ( )   PDF (11866KB) ( )   Successful application of the new rotary sidewall coring (R-SWC) tool independently developed by the Electromechanical Research Institute of Technical Center, China Oilfield Services Limited has made R-SWC technology a conventional exploration technology. This paper stated the characteristics, downhole operational parameters, and the advantages contrasting to common SWC and drilling core of the new tool, and concluded its applicable hole conditions and formation conditions. Meanwhile, it presented the importance of the new tool in complex lithology identification, reservoir appraisement, and reservoir hydrocarbon-bearing property analysis with application cases. Core test data showed that the error rate was under control, which indicated that R-SWC could replace drilling core under certain conditions.

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A Summary of Development and Application of New Subsea.Pipeline Technology during "11th Five-Year Plan" Period in China Qi Yu-chai 2012, 31(1): 25-28.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1002-302x.2012.01.006 Abstract ( )   PDF (2568KB) ( )   This paper introduced the subsea pipeline technology innovation projects and their application in China offshore oil engineering during the "11th Five-Year Plan" period, including the new technology development and application of CRA clad pipelines, skin effect electrical heating pipelines, flexible pipelines, and insulated pipelines, etc. The application of new technology has not only reduced the development investment, but also accelerated the effective development of marginal oil and gas fields, which played an important role in achieving the production goal of CNOOC.

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Analysis on Factors Influencing Co-Opetition Strategy of Petroleum Enterprises Based on ISM and DEMATEL Technology Yuan Lin, Jiang Yu-jie, Yu Xiao-zhong 2012, 31(1): 29-32,35.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1002-302x.2012.01.007 Abstract ( )   PDF (2554KB) ( )   Co-opetition is a necessary way for the sustainable development of China's petroleum enterprises and their internationalization management. It also helps the country to obtain oil resources overseas to mitigate the supply and demand conflict on the oil market. However, the influencing factors of coopetition strategy are complex. This paper divided the influencing factors into five parts, including international environment, domestic environment, enterprise environment, cooperation alliance, and alternative energy. Then the hierarchical structures of these factors were analyzed with the application of ISM, and the interactions of these factors with DEMATEL. The key factors were ascertained as well. It was hoped that the discussion could contribute to the implementation of the co-opetition strategy for petroleum enterprises.

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Introduction to Fine Management of Scientific Research Funds of Oilfield Companies Sun Jian-min 2012, 31(1): 33-35.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1002-302x.2012.01.008 Abstract ( )   PDF (1739KB) ( )   Management of scientific research funds is aimed at achieving good research results and training research talents, and it runs through the full life time of research projects. This paper introduced the research funds management of the Geophysical Exploration Research Institute of PetroChina Huabei Oilfield Company from projects planning to implementation, and the practical methods for benefit analysis and earnings calculation of achievements transformation after projects being fulfilled. Practice showed that to optimize research funds management was of great significance to exploration and development research institutes in the oilfield.

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Quest for Shared Earth Model Sherman Shen 2012, 31(1): 36-39.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1002-302x.2012.01.009 Abstract ( )   PDF (1854KB) ( )   Explorationists have long expected to achieve multi disciplines collaborative working environment. They have dreamed to build an integrated E&P research platform, in which all data could be showed visually and real-timely. The core technology for this system is of the ability to establish a Shared Earth Model. Thus, by means of the platform, all experts from different domains can freely exchange ideas and make the best decisions for wells planning. They can verify the oil & gas reservoir from micro-analysis to macro-strategy throughout the basin scale tectonic evolution and hydrocarbon migration. As a result, it can play personal efficiency, but also reflect the wisdom of the team, i.e. both personal and enterprise performance. Today, Landmark DecisionSpaceR Desktop, the new generation platform, has been making these goals never so close within your reach.

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Technological Innovation Capability Building of Schlumberger Liu Wei-chen, Wu De-bin, Fang Xiao-cui, Li Zhen-jin 2012, 31(1): 40-44.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1002-302x.2012.01.010 Abstract ( )   PDF (2766KB) ( )   Depending on the continuous efforts on technology, Schlumberger has gradually become one of the biggest multinational E&P equipments makers and oilfield service companies in the world. Meanwhile, Schlumberger takes active part in international market competition, becomes integrated, insists on merger and acquisition strategy, values the portfolio of products and services, provides excellent services and pays much attention on personnel training. By developing various solutions on complex hydrocarbon reservoirs, Schlumberger maintains its leading position in technology worldwide. This paper introduced the dominant technology fields of Schlumberger, its innovation organization, its selection and management of R&D projects, its promotion and application of research results and management of researchers and talents.

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Technological Innovation Organization and Management of Baker Hughes Jiang Hao-ze, Sun Xiao-bo, Zhang Xuan-rui, Zhao Yuan-lei 2012, 31(1): 45-48.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1002-302x.2012.01.011 Abstract ( )   PDF (2425KB) ( )   Baker Hughes takes technological innovation as the source of core competitiveness, and it keeps a stable and high-efficient R&D system. It adopts the selective leadership strategy, lays emphasis on independent R&D and also makes technology acquisition. All these help it maintain its leading position in technology and service market worldwide. Baker Hughes has many advanced technologies and products in the world, such as wireline logging, logging while drilling, well log, directional drilling, coiled tubing, well completion equipment and services, drilling and completion fluid, casing pipe, oil pipe, equipment lease and fishing, solid control, waste management, drill bit, artificial lift, gas compressing contract and special chemicals, etc. This paper introduced the dominant technology fields of Baker Hughes, its innovation organization and program, its selection of R&D projects, R&D project management, and its developing process of technology and products.

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Research on BP Investment Strategy Liu Xiao-cheng 2012, 31(1): 49-53.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1002-302x.2012.01.012 Abstract ( )   PDF (2042KB) ( )   This paper analyzed BP's investment strategy, various business investment conditions of business segments and the upstream-downstream and new energy investment scale. From its investment strategy, it could be concluded that the development of the company has changed from acquisitions to stable development; its investment focused on core business; exploration and production segment has became more important; it has strengthened control of resources, and the investment in emerging markets was increasing continuously. As one of the world's biggest oil companies, BP's investment strategy deserves higher attention from other oil companies.

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DM-Measurement While Drilling System Wei Chun-ming, Guo Jin-song, Zhang Hui 2012, 31(1): 54-55.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1002-302x.2012.01.013 Abstract ( )   PDF (5350KB) ( )   DM-MWD made by BHDC Directional Drilling Company can provide real time survey of trajectory and downhole tools, and it is mainly used in trajectory survey in directional & horizontal drilling. This paper introduced the composition and working principle, technical index, and field application of the tool. Its technical capacity could meet the same international industrial standard. More than 120 sets have been manufactured since 2004, all of which have been used in oilfield's drilling operation and substituted similar imported ones. It has broad application prospects.

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BHDC XG-J/Y Type Full Hole Series Liner Hanger Han Zhen-qiang, Wang Yi-shan, Jiang Hai-tao, Zhang Jing-hua, Jiang Ben-qiang 2012, 31(1): 56-58.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1002-302x.2012.01.014 Abstract ( )   PDF (2437KB) ( )   To meet the requirement of complex reservoir drilling and completion on special completion string and tools, the Engineering Technology Research Institute of CNPC Bohai Drilling Engineering Co., Ltd. developed the full hole series liner hanger and systematic completion tools after years of efforts. The new equipment is characterized by advanced and rational design, high load carrying capacity, reliable and stable performance, simple operation in the field, and high success rate of pump pressure. Successful construction could easily be achieved using this tool. It could also meet the demand of liner cementing of various conventional wells, complex wells, and special wells. This paper mainly introduced the structure principle, technical parameters, and characteristics of the liner hanger, and gave a brief introduction to its field application.

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Retrievable Gas Lift Valve for Gas Lift Production Ren Shuang 2012, 31(1): 59-61.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1002-302x.2012.01.015 Abstract ( )   PDF (1928KB) ( )   Retrievable gas lift valves for gas lift production are normally used for unloading pressure and controlling gas injection rate in gas lift wells. The retrievable gas lift valve developed by the Engineering Technology Research Institute of PetroChina Tuha Oilfield Company independently for gas lift production running, pulling, troubleshooting and production adjustment could be done by wireline operation without pulling tubing string. Therefore, the operation time was shortened and stratigraphic damage from well liquid could be prevented. With simple structure and rich orifice size, reliable performance and low cost, the valves could be applied to oil wells with corrosion media such as H2S and CO2. Their obvious advantage in competition has been shown in oilfields at home and abroad.

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Wireless Monitor for Production and Injection Wells Jing Shu-rong, Li Xin, Bai Xiao-jing 2012, 31(1): 62-64.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1002-302x.2012.01.016 Abstract ( )   PDF (1899KB) ( )   HAM-RTU100 wireless monitor for injection and production wells is a wireless data monitoring device applied in pumping unit and screw pump wells/water injection wells and a dynamometer card wireless test device. Through research and application of the project, long-term reliable dynamometer card measurement was achieved and highly integrated professional testing instruments were made. Many techniques such as solar energy, instrumentations, testing, communication, machinery, microelectronics were used in this instrument and several techniques were patented. The instrument provided advanced means for production and injection well testing and offered the most advanced tool for digital oil wells.

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Development and Application of Disintegration Phase Transformation Heating Device Yang Xiao-song, Liu Zhao-hai, Ju Ze-qing, Zhang Xue-yan 2012, 31(1): 65-67.  DOI: 10.3969/j.issn.1002-302x.2012.01.017 Abstract ( )   PDF (6132KB) ( )   The disintegration phase transformation heating device developed by Machinery Company of PetroChina Jidong Oilfield Company has been tested in terms of performance and applied in several oilfields. Results showed that the device featuring in compact volume, high heating power, convenient installment, and wide application. Heating part and burning part were separately installed, which could meet various demands of different users with special design. It could also be used to the heating of materials with incrustation and corrosion vulnerability. Such characteristics of the heating device helped widen its application. It has already been installed and used in many oilfields both at home and abroad, achieving good economic results.