OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of SPE Production & Operations is 1. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2020-04-01 to 2024-04-01.)

Article	Citations
Diagnosing Multistage Fracture Treatments with Distributed Fiber-Optic Sensors	12
Interaction between Hydraulic Fracture and Pre-Existing Fracture under Pulse Hydraulic Fracturing	9
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Multiphase Flowmeters: Current Status and Future Prospects	8
Observation Lateral Project: Direct Measurement of Far-Field Drainage in the Bakken	8
An Efficient Downhole Oil/Water-Separation System with Sucker-Rod Pump	7
Experimental Investigation on Separation Behavior of Heavy-Oil Emulsion for Polymer Flooding on Alaska North Slope	7
Direct Injection of Biomineralizing Agents to Restore Injectivity and Wellbore Integrity	7
The Effects of Fluid Viscosity and Density on Proppant Transport in Complex Slot Systems	6
Empirical Modelization of Intermittent Gas/Liquid Flow Hydrodynamic Parameters: The Importance of Distinguishing between Plug and Slug Flows	6
Predicting Sand Production Rate in High-Pressure, High-Temperature Wells in the Tarim Basin	6
Surface Modification of Proppant Using Hydrophobic Coating To Enhance Long-Term Production	6
A Dual-Directional Flow Control Device for Cyclic Steam Stimulation Applications	5
Scale-Prediction/Inhibition Design Using Machine-Learning Techniques and Probabilistic Approach	5
Quantitative Hydraulic-Fracture-Geometry Characterization with Low-Frequency Distributed-Acoustic-Sensing Strain Data: Fracture-Height Sensitivity and Field Applications	5
A New Approach To Estimating Ultimate Recovery for Multistage Hydraulically Fractured Horizontal Wells by Utilizing Completion Parameters Using Machine Learning	5
Sucker Rod Antibuckling System: Development and Field Application	5
Pressure-Based Diagnostics for Evaluating Treatment Confinement	5
Modeling the Contribution of Individual Coal Seams on Commingled Gas Production	4
Experimental Studies on Demulsification of Heavy Crude Oil-in-Water Emulsions by Chemicals, Heating, and Centrifuging	4
Technical and Economic Feasibility Study for Implementing a Novel Mooring-Assisting Methodology in Offloading Operations Using Autonomous Unmanned Aerial Vehicles	4
Experimental Investigation of Polymer-Induced Fouling of Heater Tubes in the First-Ever Polymer Flood Pilot on Alaska North Slope	4
Study and Pilot Test of Multiple Thermal-Fluid Stimulation in Offshore Nanpu Oilfield	4
Effects of Altering Perforation Configurations on Proppant Transport and Distribution in Freshwater Fluid	4
Modeling of Smart Pigging for Pipeline Leak Detection	4
Comprehensive Fall Velocity Study on Continuous Flow Plungers	4

A Working Condition Diagnosis Model of Sucker Rod Pumping Wells Based on Deep Learning	4
Organic Acids for Stimulation Purposes: A Review	4
Performance Improvement of Helical Downhole Gas-Oil Separator Using Experimental Approach	3
Real-Time Analysis of Formation-Face Pressures in Acid-Fracturing Treatments	3
Innovative Design and Numerical Simulation Research of Downhole Electrical Heaters for In-Situ Oil Shale Exploitation	3
Numerical Analysis of Complex Fracture Propagation Under Temporary Plugging Conditions in a Naturally Fractured Reservoir	3
Lost Hills Solar Project: Powering an Oil and Gas Field with California Sunshine	3
Experimental Research on Cationic Surfactants in the Drag Reduction of Water Injection Pipeline	3
An Efficient Interpretation Method for Matrix Acidizing Evaluation and Optimization in Long Heterogeneous Carbonate Reservoirs	3
Empirical Correlations for Prediction Slug Liquid Holdup on Slug-Pseudo-Slug and Slug-Churn Transitions in Vertical and Inclined Two-Phase Flow	3
Experimental Investigation of the Effects of Fluid Viscosity on Electrical Submersible Pumps Performance	3
Study of Gel Plug for Temporary Blocking and Well-Killing Technology in Low-Pressure, Leakage-Prone Gas Well	3
Achieving Near-Uniform Fluid and Proppant Placement in Multistage Fractured Horizontal Wells: A Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling Approach	3
Completion Effects on Diagnosing Multistage Facture Treatments with Distributed Temperature Sensing	3
Height Growth in Layered Unconventional Reservoirs: The Impact of Formation Moduli, Interfaces, and In-Situ Stress	3
Design of Steam Alternating Solvent Process Operational Parameters Considering Shale Heterogeneity	3
An Integrated Review on Asphaltene: Definition, Chemical Composition, Properties, and Methods for Determining Onset Precipitation	3
Prediction of Multilateral Inflow Control Valve Flow Performance Using Machine Learning	3
Artificial Neural Network Model to Predict Production Rate of Electrical Submersible Pump Wells	3
Geomechanical Modeling of Fracture-Induced Vertical Strain Measured by Distributed Fiber-Optic Strain Sensing	2
Autonomous Inflow Control Valve for Medium-Light Oil and Its Effective Performance	2
Development of a Control Strategy for a Smart Sucker Rod Pump	2
Prediction of Slug/Churn Transition for Viscous Upward Two-Phase Flows in Vertical Pipes	2
Dimensionless Artificial Intelligence-Based Model for Multiphase Flow Pattern Recognition in Horizontal Pipe	2
In-Situ Pore Plugging Using Nanosilica-Based Fluid System for Gas Shutoff to Maximize Oil Production	2
Full-Field Optimization of Offshore Squeeze Campaigns in Total Gulf of Guinea Fields	2
Investigation of Microseismicity and Permeability Evolution in Shale Fractures during Stimulation	2
Emulsification Characteristics and Electrolyte-Optimized Demulsification of Produced Liquid from Polymer Flooding on Alaska North Slope	2
Real-Time Optimization and Decarbonization of Oil and Gas Production Value Chain Enabled by Industry 4.0 Technologies: A Critical Review	2
An Integrated Genetic-Algorithm/Artificial-Neural-Network Approach for Steady-State Modeling of Two-Phase Pressure Drop in Pipes	2
Numerical Study on Mechanism and Parameters Optimization of Temporary Plugging by Particles in Wellbore	2
Pumpdown Diagnostics for Plug-and-Perf Treatments	2
Scaling of Mechanical Degradation of EOR Polymers: From Field-Scale Chokes to Capillary Tubes	2
A Semianalytical Modeling Approach for Hydraulic Fracture Initiation and Orientation from Perforated Wells	2
An Insight into the Prediction of Scale Precipitation in Harsh Conditions Using Different Machine Learning Algorithms	2
On the Valuation of Natural Resources: Real Options Analysis of Marginal Oilfield-Development Projects Under Multiple Uncertainties	2
Health, Safety, and Environment Operational Excellence through Full Utilization of Intelligent Field	2
A Comprehensive Method for Diverter-Performance Evaluation during Stimulation of Long-Interval Heterogeneous Reservoirs: A Case Study	2
Experimental Investigation of Polymer-Induced Fouling of Heater Tubes in the First-Ever Polymer Flood on Alaska North Slope Part II	2
Investigating Near-Wellbore Diversion Methods for Refracturing Horizontal Wells	2
Evaluation of Lyapunov-Based Observer Using Differential Mean Value Theorem for Multiphase Flow Characterization	1
Experimental Investigation on the Performance of Polymer-Coated Clay/Polyacrylamide Hydrogel for Water Shutoff Treatment	1
Compatibility Test and Nanoparticles Stability: Comparison between Smart Soft Water and Smart Hard Water	1
Case Study: An Approach for Hydraulic Fracturing Minifrac G-Function Analysis in Relation to Facies Distribution in Multilayered Clastic Reservoirs	1
Produced Water Management and Utilization: Challenges and Future Directions	1
A Mathematical Model for Estimating Fracture Permeability with Invasion Damage of Formation Sand	1
Subsurface Technology Pivoting from Oil and Gas to Geothermal Resources: A Sensitivity Study of Well Parameters	1
Flow Measurement Optimization Using Surface Measurements and Downhole Sound Speed Measurements from Local or Distributed Acoustic Sensors	1
Detecting Phase-Inversion Region of Surfactant-Stabilized Oil/Water Emulsions Using Differential Dielectric Sensors	1
Holdup Measurements of Aqueous Foam Flows and Flow Regime Characterization through Image Processing	1

Empirical Correlations for Predicting Flow Rates Using Distributed Acoustic Sensor Measurements, Validated with Wellbore and Flow Loop Data Sets	1
Efficient Water Softening in Heavy Oil Steamflood Operations	1
Model-Based Simulation Approach for Pre-Front End Engineering Design Studies for Subsea Field Architecture Development	1
Development and Testing of a Wireline-Deployed Positive-Displacement Pump for Late-Life Wells	1
Experimental Investigation of Oil-Water Two-Phase Flow in Horizontal, Inclined, and Vertical Large-Diameter Pipes: Determination of Flow Patterns, Holdup, and Pressure Drop	1
Study on Pressure Drop Characteristics of a Two-Stage Swirler Separator	1
Methodology to Remediate and Evaluate Surface Flowline Capacity with Coiled Tubing Cleanouts	1
Successful Gas Shutoff Operation Using a Coiled Tubing Telemetry System: A Case History	1
Unlocking the Potential of Acid Stimulation in Volcanic Rocks: A Successful Case with Integrated Analysis in Minami-Nagaoka Gas Field, Japan	1
Molecular Dynamics Simulation of CO2 Hydrate Growth in NaCl Aqueous Solution	1
Pressure Transient Behaviors of Discretely Fractured Reservoirs Using a Numerical Discrete Fracture Model	1
Productivity Improvement by Reperforation of Multistage-Fractured Wells in High-Pressure/High-Temperature Tight Gas Reservoirs: A Case History	1
Prediction of Slug Frequency for Medium Liquid Viscosity Two-Phase Flow in Vertical, Horizontal, and Inclined Pipes	1
A Coupled Flow–Geomechanical Modeling of Out-of-Sequence Fracturing Using a Dual-Lattice Implementation of Synthetic-Rock-Mass Approach	1
Full Reproduction of Surface Dynamometer Card Based on Periodic Electric Current Data	1
Successful Rigless Subsea Stimulation in Asia Using Novel Well-Access Technology and a Fully Integrated Service Model	1
Well Production Optimization under the Scale Effect and CO2-WAG Injection in a Carbonate Model of the Brazilian Pre-Salt	1
Maximization of Gas-Oil Separation Plant Oil Recovery by Operation Parameter Optimization	1
Unified Modeling of Pseudo-Slug and Churn Flows for Liquid Holdup and Pressure Gradient Predictions in Pipelines and Wellbores	1
Large-Scale Experiments on Slug-Length Evolution in Long Pipes	1
Impact of Relaxation of Low-Sulfate Seawater Parameters on Scaling Risk	1
Equal Quality Distribution of Two-Phase Fluid by Isokinetic Principle	1
Quantifying the Effect of Multiphase Flow on Matrix Acidizing in Oil-Bearing Carbonate Formations	1
The First Out-of-Sequence-Fracturing Field Test in North America: Key Learnings from Operation, Petrophysical Analysis, Fracture Modeling, and Production History Matching	1
Monitoring Polymer Flooding Performance Using Inflow Tracer Technology in Horizontal Injection and Production Wells	1
Surrogate-Based Prediction and Optimization of Multilateral Inflow Control Valve Flow Performance with Production Data	1
A Pilot Demonstration of Flaring Gas Recovery during Shale Gas Well Completion in Sichuan, China	1
The Use of Formic Acid and Organic Mud Acid for Stimulation of Volcanic Rocks in Minami-Nagaoka Gas Field, Japan	1
Effect of Enhanced-Oil-Recovery Chemicals on Oil/Water-Separation Processes, from Laboratory Scale to Flow-Loop Scale	1
Pyrite-Scale Removal Using Glutamic Diacetic Acid: A Theoretical and Experimental Investigation	1
A Proposed Method for Simulation of Rate-Controlled Production Valves for Reduced Water Cut	1
Lessons Learned from the Large-Scale CO2 Stimulation of 11 Unconventional Wells in the Williston Basin: A Practical Review of Operations, Logistics, Production Uplift, and CO2 Storage	1
A Mathematical Model for Predicting Long-Term Productivity of Channel-Fractured Shale Gas/Oil Wells	1
Annelida, a Robot for Removing Hydrate and Paraffin Plugs in Offshore Flexible Lines: Development and Experimental Trials	1
Scale Buildup Detection and Characterization in Production Wells by Deep Learning Methods	1
Multiphase Flowmeter Health Monitoring Strategy: Maximizing the Value of Real-Time Sensors and Automation for Industrial Revolution 4.0	1
First Worldwide Slim Coiled-Tubing Logging Tractor Deployment	1
Design and Analysis of Improved Swelling and Degradable Diverting Agent for Multistage Hydraulic Fracturing	1
Monte Carlo Risk Assessment of Formation Damage Caused by Asphaltene Deposition	1
Benchmarking of Pulsed Field Gradient Nuclear Magnetic Resonance as a Demulsifier Selection Tool with Arabian Light Crude Oils	1
Laboratory Investigation of Impact of Slickwater Composition on Multiphase Permeability Evolution in Tight Sandstones	1
A Fundamental Model for Wormhole Formation Including Multiphase Flow	1
Nonlinear Model Predictive Control of Steam-Assisted-Gravity-Drainage Well Operations for Real-Time Production Optimization	1
Produced Water Treatment: Review of Technological Advancement in Hydrocarbon Recovery Processes, Well Stimulation, and Permanent Disposal Wells	1
Complete Simulation and Fault Diagnosis of Sucker-Rod Pumping (includes associated comment)	1