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Standard Contract Documents

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:43:40 GMT

Listed below are standard contract documents that will need to be completed by subcontractors. (Some documents are in PDF format. If you do not have Adobe Reader, you can download it here.) Sample Subcontract Documents: These documents are not required to be submitted with a proposal. However, you are encouraged to review the Sample Subcontract Document applicable to your organization prior to submitting a technical proposal. Sample Subcontract for Commercial or Non-Profit Firms Word Sample Subcontract for Educational Institutions Word Sample Subcontract for National Laboratories Word Technical Proposal Documents: These documents are required to be submitted with a proposal. Cost Summary Form for Small Producer and Unconventional Proposals Word Excel Cost Summary Form for Ultra-Deepwater Proposals Excel Proposal Signature Page Word PDF Post Selection Documents: These documents are not submitted with a technical proposal...

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Research Partnership to Secure Energy for America

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:42:13 GMT

Join RPSEA at Winter Nape 2012 February 22-24 Houston, Texas Booth #3702 Request for Proposals Released You can find the most current RFP information on the Current Request for Proposals page under the Business with RPSEA menu button. 2011 Small Producer Program Issued Date: December 13, 2011 Written Questions/Answers Period: Questions regarding the RFP must be in writing and directed to Contracts Director Wiley Wells by e-mail at wwells@rpsea.org within 30 calendar days from date of RFP issue. After this date, the question/answer period is closed, and all written questions and answers will be posted to RPSEA’s website. Due Date and Time: February 27, 2012, 4 p.m., Central Time 2011 Unconventional Resources Program Issued Date: December 20, 2011 Written Questions/Answers Period: Questions regarding the RFP must be in writing and directed to Contracts Director Wiley Wells by e-mail at wwells@rpsea.org within 21 calendar days from date of RFP issue. After this date,...

2009 Unconventional Resources Program Abstracts

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:40:41 GMT

The selected projects and project leaders are below. Click on the project title to view the abstract. 09122-01 — Gas Well Pressure Drop Prediction under Foam Flow Conditions — The University of Tulsa 09122-02 — Characterizing Stimulation Domains, for Improved Well Completions in Gas Shales — Higgs-Palmer Technologies 09122-04 — Marcellus Gas Shale Project — Gas Technology Institute 09122-06 — Prediction of Fault Reactivation in Hydraulic Fracturing of Horizontal Wells in Shale Gas Reservoirs — West Virginia University Research Corporation 09122-07 — Cretaceous Mancos Shale Uinta Basin, Utah: Resource Potential and Best Practices for an Emerging Shale Gas Play — Utah Geological Survey 09122-11 — Simulation of Shale Gas Reservoirs Incorporating Appropriate Pore Geometry and the Correct Physics of Capillarity and Fluid Transport — Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma 09122-12 — Integrated...

Abstracts

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:28:06 GMT

The Unconventional Resources Program is designed to bring the resources of America's leading universities, research institutions and technology innovators to bear on the development of gas shales, tight gas sands and coalbed methane resources by reducing costs, increasing efficiency, improving safety, and minimizing environmental impacts. The projects selected will form part of an integrated program designed to ensure the secure supply that will allow clean-burning domestic natural gas to play a key role in meeting the nation's current and future energy needs.

Most projects awarded under the RPSEA Unconventional Resources Program involve a team consisting of researchers along with producers or service companies that are in a position to evaluate and apply new technology. Each proposal must provide a minimum of 20% cost share, with up to 50% for field demonstration projects.

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2008 Unconventional Resources Program Abstracts

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:39:36 GMT

The selected projects and project leaders are below. Click on the project title to view the abstract. 08122-05 — Barnett and Appalachian Shale Water Management and Reuse Technologies — Gas Technology Institute 08122-15 — Novel Gas Isotope Interpretation Tools to Optimize Gas Shale Production — California Institute of Technology 08122-35 — The Environmentally Friendly Drilling Systems Program — Houston Advanced Research Center 08122-36 — Pretreatment and Water Management for rac Water Reuse and Salt Production — GE Global Research 08122-40 — Stratigraphic Controls on Higher-Than-Average Permeability Zones in Tight-Gas Sands in the Piceance Basin — Colorado School of Mines 08122-45 — Coupled Flow-Geomechanical-Geophysical-Geochemical (F3G) Analysis of Tight Gas Production — Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory 08122-48 — Sustaining Fracture Area and Conductivity of Gas Shale Reservoirs for Enhancing...

2009 Ultra-Deepwater Program Abstracts

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:44:47 GMT

The selected projects and project leaders are below. Click on the project title to view the abstract. 09121-3100-01 — UDW Seabed Discharge of Produced Water and/or Solids — Fluor Enterprises, Inc. 09121-3300-02 — Displacement & Mixing in Subsea Jumpers Experimental Data and CFD Simulations — The University of Tulsa 09121-3300-05 — Autonomous Inspection of Subsea Facilities — Lockheed Martin 09121-3300-06 — High Resolution 3D Laser Imaging for Inspection, Maintenance, Repair, and Operations — 3D at Depth, LLC 09121-3300-08 — Sensors and Processing for Pipe, Riser, Structure, and Equipment Inspection to Provide Detailed Measurements, Corrosion Detection, Leak Detection, and/or Detection of Heat Plumes from Degraded Pipeline Insulation — Blueview Technologies, Inc. 09121-3300-10 — Development of Carbon Nanotube Composite Cables for Ultra Deep Water Oil and Gas Fields — Los Alamos...

Ultra-Deepwater Program Abstracts

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:38:03 GMT

The Ultra-Deepwater Program is designed to safely exploit the ultra-deepwater resource base and to convert currently identified (discovered) resources into economic recoverable (proven) reserves, while protecting the environment, thereby providing the citizens of the United States with secure and affordable petroleum supplies. This goal will be achieved by: · Increasing the production of ultra-deepwater oil and gas resources · Reducing the costs to find, develop, and produce such resources · Increasing the efficiency of exploitation of such resources · Increasing production efficiency and ultimate recovery of such resources · Improving safety and environmental performance by minimizing environmental impacts associated with ultra-deepwater exploration and production Many awards under the RPSEA Ultra-Deepwater Program are made to a team consisting of researchers along with producers or service companies that are in a position to...

Improvements to Deepwater Subsea Measurements (07121-1301)

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:00:52 GMT

Letton-Hall Group - Principal Investigator: Winsor (Chip) Letton, III

Objective: The Letton Hall Group is managing six tasks which together mature subsea multiphase metering technology. These tasks involve evaluating the impact of deposition and erosion within the meter, collecting fluid samples passing through a meter, deploying check meter technology and understanding the uncertainty of meter measurements.

Period of Performance: October 27, 2008 to December 31, 2011

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NETL Fact Sheet

Ultra-Deepwater Completed Research Reports EPAct 2005 Section 999

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:58:29 GMT

Completed Research Reports 07121-1201 Final Report - Wax Control in the Presence of Hydrates - The University of Utah (1.3 MB) 07121-1302 Final Report - Ultra-High Conductivity Umbilicals - NanoRidge Materials, Inc. (18 MB) 07121-1401 Final Report - Composite Riser for Ultra Deepwater High Pressure Wells - Lincoln Composites Inc. (3.8 MB) 07121-1402a Final Report - Ultra Deepwater Dry Tree System for Drilling and Production - FloaTEC, LLC (7 MB) 07121-1402b Stage 1 Final Report - Ultra Deepwater Dry Tree System for Drilling and Production - Houston Offshore Engineering (1.9 MB) 07121-1402b Stage 2 Final Report - Ultra-Deepwater Dry Tree System for Drilling and Production - Houston Offshore Engineering (3.3 MB) 07121-1603a Final Report - Flow Phenomena in Jumpers - Relation to Hydrate Plugging Risk - The University of Tulsa (612 KB) 07121-1603b Final Report - Hydrate Characterization & Dissociation Strategies - The University of Tulsa (1.8 MB) 07121-1603c Final Report - Design...

2008 Ultra-Deepwater Program Abstracts

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:44:24 GMT

The selected projects and project leaders are below. Click on the project title to view the abstract. 08121-1502-01 — Coil Tubing Drilling & Intervention System Using Cost Effective Vessel — Nautilus International, LLC 08121-2101-02 — New Safety Barrier Testing Methods — Southwest Research Institute 08121-2201-02 — Heavy Viscous Oil PVT for Ultra-Deepwater — Schlumberger 08121-2301-03 — Riserless Interventions System (RIS) — DTC International, Inc. 08121-2501-02 — Early Reservoir Appraisal, Utilizing A Well Testing System — Nautilus International, LLC 08121- 2502-01 — Advanced Steady-State and Transient, Three-Dimensional, Single and Multi-phase, non-Newtonian Simulation System for Managed Pressure Drilling — Stratamagnetic Software, LLC 08121-2701-03 — Ultra-Deepwater Resources To Reserves Development and Acceleration Through Appraisal — The University...

Fiber Containing Sweep Fluids for Ultra-Deepwater Drilling Applications (08121-2902-07)

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:41:12 GMT

The University of Oklahoma - Principal Investigator: Dr. Ramadan Ahmed

Objective: The project objectives are to improve the understanding of (drilling fluid) fiber sweeps, develop fiber sweep systems that improve hole cleaning in UDW drilling operations, minimize hole cleaning related problems, develop models and correlations to predict fiber sweep performance and optimization, recommend fiber sweep best practices, reduce drilling costs and improve operational safety, and develop sweep technology that minimizes the impacts of drilling on the natural environment. The study will deliver formulations of stable fiber containing sweep fluids, an experimental database describing hole cleaning performance of fiber sweeps, correlations and mathematical models that are useful for designing and optimizing fiber sweep applications, and recommendations and guidelines for field operations.

Period of Performance: January 5, 2010 to January 4, 2012

Abstract

NETL Fact Sheet

Enumerating Bacteria in Deepwater Pipelines in Real-Time and at a Negligible Marginal Cost per Analysis: A Proof of Concept Study (08121-2902-06)

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:39:43 GMT

Livermore Instruments Inc. - Principal Investigator: Dr. David P. Fergenson

Objective: The objective of the project is to provide improved evaluation technology for identifying microbially‐influenced corrosion caused by bacteria producing iron sulfides that accumulate and block pipelines. Livermore Instruments will develop BioAerosol Mass Spectrometry (BAMS) technology to provide real time bioassays and conduct a laboratory demonstration of the enumeration and quantification of sulfate‐reducing bacteria (SRB) in real time, and determine the threshold application of sodium hypochlorite required to neutralize SRB in vitro.

Period of Performance: January 25, 2010 to July 31, 2011

Abstract

NETL Fact Sheet

Replacing Chemical Biocides with Targeted Bacteriophages in Deepwater Pipelines and Reservoirs (08121-2902-04)

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:38:00 GMT

Phage Biocontrol, LLC. - Principal Investigator: Dr. Neil Summer

Objective: The objective of the project is to evaluate the use of bacteriophage, or phage, the natural viral predators of bacteria, in a focused approach to reduce the agents of microbially influenced corrosion of from the production wellhead to the refinery including pipelines. Phage are highly specific to their target bacteria and are harmless to any other cells, or non‐targeted bacteria. Phage targeting problem bacteria can be injected at the head of the pipeline for long term biological control, thus reducing the environmental impact by negating the use of biocides for bacteria control.

Period of Performance: January 21, 2010 to February 21, 2012

Abstract

NETL Fact Sheet

Wireless Subsea Communications Systems (08121-2902-03)

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:34:46 GMT

GE Global Research - Principal Investigator: Dan Sexton

Objective: This project will explore the limits and capacity of wireless communications for subsea operations using radio frequency (RF) conduction, which is proven to work over short ranges and various conditions through seawater at relatively high data rates. Recent advances in modulation and channel coding should allow communications through conduction to be highly robust and viable without the limitations of other more commonly used techniques. The goal is to show that RF conduction presents a viable mechanism for communications through saltwater. It involves optimizing the transmitter and receiver design and placement as a function of channel used, and testing and verifying data collection to determine performance characteristics.

Period of Performance: January 22, 2010 to December 31, 2011

Abstract

NETL Fact Sheet

Reports

Final Report (1.9 MB)

Technologies of the Future for Pipeline Monitoring and Inspection (08121-2902-02)

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:33:19 GMT

The University of Tulsa - Principal Investigator: Dr. Michael Volk, Jr.

Objective: The objective of the University of Tulsa project is to provide a system for monitoring and maintaining deepwater pipelines which would predict and allow proactive measures to be taken to avoid the problems associated with pipeline fouling or plugging or other deleterious conditions in the pipeline. Preferred technologies to be recommended would be lower cost conventional technologies and those with improved safety or data quality that would reduce risks of plugging flow lines.

Period of Performance: December 2, 2009 to December 30, 2011

Abstract

NETL Fact Sheet

Ultra-Reliable Deepwater Electrical Power Distribution System and Power Components (08121-2901-01)

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:30:56 GMT

GE Global Research - Principal Investigator: Satish Gunturi

Objective: The project goal is to design an electrical power transmission and distribution (T&D) system that will enable subsea oil and gas production for a deepwater field development scenario; it includes designing, building, and qualifying critical components in a system demonstration to advance their Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs). In Phase I, the Modular Stacked Direct Current (MSDC) system will be assessed against existing subsea T&D solutions, and critical building block components to enable the technology will be identified. In Phase II, four components will be designed, developed, and qualification tested using a demonstration system.

Period of Performance: November 24, 2009 to November 23, 2012

Abstract

NETL Fact Sheet

Advanced Steady-State and Transient, Three-Dimensional, Single and Multiphase, Non-Newtonian Simulation System for Managed Pressure Drilling (08121-2502-01)

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:27:13 GMT

Stratamagnetic Software, LLC – Principal Investigator: Wilson C. Chin

Objective: Fully predictive accurate pressure profiling methods along general well paths will be developed by solving rigorous mathematical models that do not bear the limitations of ad hoc assumptions implicit in mean hydraulic radius, slot flow, multiphase empirical correlation and like approaches. The project objective is to bring state-of-the art models that exceed commercial capabilities and their newer counterparts to Managed Pressure Drilling planning to provide an integrated software platform for the entire circulation system that will set new industry standards.

Period of Performance: October 19, 2009 to April 18, 2011

Abstract

NETL Fact Sheet

Reports

Final Report (3.9 MB)

Early Reservoir Appraisal, Utilizing a Well Testing System (08121-2501-02)

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:25:54 GMT

Nautilus International, LLC - Principal Investigator: Keith Millheim

Objective: This project will define appropriate cost-effective systems for testing deepwater reservoirs to avoid the use of expensive production and storage facilities or Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODUs). It will build a database on deepwater GOM reservoirs, the tests to be conducted, equipment for testing, and provide software written specifically to assess alternative equipment and estimate costs for conducting specific tests. The project team will review eight alternative approaches, determine their Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs), identify technology gaps, and prepare a conceptual design for a practical, effective, low cost system. The team will also evaluate the various GOM deepwater reservoirs to identify well testing facilities capabilities required to achieve a successful reservoir tests.

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2008 Unconventional Resources Program Abstracts

2009 Ultra-Deepwater Program Abstracts

Ultra-Deepwater Program Abstracts

Improvements to Deepwater Subsea Measurements (07121-1301)

Letton-Hall Group - Principal Investigator: Winsor (Chip) Letton, III

Ultra-Deepwater Completed Research Reports EPAct 2005 Section 999

2008 Ultra-Deepwater Program Abstracts

Fiber Containing Sweep Fluids for Ultra-Deepwater Drilling Applications (08121-2902-07)

The University of Oklahoma - Principal Investigator: Dr. Ramadan Ahmed

Enumerating Bacteria in Deepwater Pipelines in Real-Time and at a Negligible Marginal Cost per Analysis: A Proof of Concept Study (08121-2902-06)

Livermore Instruments Inc. - Principal Investigator: Dr. David P. Fergenson

Replacing Chemical Biocides with Targeted Bacteriophages in Deepwater Pipelines and Reservoirs (08121-2902-04)

Phage Biocontrol, LLC. - Principal Investigator: Dr. Neil Summer

Wireless Subsea Communications Systems (08121-2902-03)

GE Global Research - Principal Investigator: Dan Sexton

Reports

Technologies of the Future for Pipeline Monitoring and Inspection (08121-2902-02)

The University of Tulsa - Principal Investigator: Dr. Michael Volk, Jr.

Ultra-Reliable Deepwater Electrical Power Distribution System and Power Components (08121-2901-01)

GE Global Research - Principal Investigator: Satish Gunturi

Advanced Steady-State and Transient, Three-Dimensional, Single and Multiphase, Non-Newtonian Simulation System for Managed Pressure Drilling (08121-2502-01)

Stratamagnetic Software, LLC – Principal Investigator: Wilson C. Chin

Reports

Early Reservoir Appraisal, Utilizing a Well Testing System (08121-2501-02)

Nautilus International, LLC - Principal Investigator: Keith Millheim

Reports

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