SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY patent applications on September 19th, 2024

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Patent Applications by SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY on September 19th, 2024

SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY: 36 patent applications

SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY has applied for patents in the areas of B01D53/14 (2), E21B47/00 (2), E21B47/12 (2), E21B7/04 (1), G01V1/28 (1) B01D53/1425 (1), F16L55/48 (1), E21B43/26 (1), E21B44/00 (1), E21B47/006 (1)

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Patent Applications by SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY

20240307815. PROCESS FOR CAPTURING CO2 FROM A MOBILE SOURCE USING EXHAUST HEAT_simplified_abstract_(saudi arabian oil company)

Inventor(s): Alexander Voice of Detroit MI (US) for saudi arabian oil company, Austin Wilks of Brighton MI (US) for saudi arabian oil company, Esam Zaki Hamad of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company

IPC Code(s): B01D53/14, F01N3/02, F01N3/08, F02M26/22

CPC Code(s): B01D53/1425



Abstract: an exhaust gas carbon dioxide capture and recovery system that may be mounted on a mobile vehicle or vessel. the system may include an exhaust absorber system, a solvent regenerator, a solvent loop, a carbon dioxide compressor, and a carbon dioxide storage tank, among other components. the system may be configured and integrated such that energy in the exhaust may be used to power and drive the carbon dioxide capture while having minimal parasitic effect on the engine.


20240307859. METHOD TO PREPARE CATALYSTS WITH MODIFIED ACTIVE PHASE DISPERSION_simplified_abstract_(saudi arabian oil company)

Inventor(s): Omer Refa Koseoglu of Istanbul (TR) for saudi arabian oil company, Robert Peter Hodgkins of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Koji Uchida of Kawasaki Kanagawa (JP) for saudi arabian oil company

IPC Code(s): B01J29/08, B01J29/12, B01J29/16, B01J29/89, B01J29/90, B01J35/00

CPC Code(s): B01J29/088



Abstract: methods for manufacturing catalyst particles comprising one or more active metal components are provided. the particles are a composite of a granulating agent or binder material such as an inorganic oxide, and an ultra-stable y (hereafter “usy”) zeolite in which some of the aluminum atoms in the framework are substituted with zirconium atoms and/or titanium atoms and/or hafnium atoms. the one or more active phase components are incorporated prior to mixing the binder with the post-framework modified usy zeolite, extruding the resulting composite mixture, and forming the catalyst particles. the one or more active phase components are incorporated in the binder material prior to forming the catalyst particles.


20240308000. CLADDING PROCESS FOR IN-SITU PIPES INTEGRITY_simplified_abstract_(saudi arabian oil company)

Inventor(s): Sameeh Issa Batarseh of Dhahran Hills (SA) for saudi arabian oil company

IPC Code(s): B23K26/342, B23K26/06, B23K26/14

CPC Code(s): B23K26/342



Abstract: an in-situ cladding method including providing a pipe with a target surface with a defected area. the method also includes lowering an in-situ cladding system into the pipe. the in-situ cladding system includes a dual head laser, with primary and secondary beams, and a wire feeding system. the method also includes lowering the wire feeding system into the pipe, feeding a cladding wire onto the target surface, melting the cladding wire onto the target surface with the primary beam, and blowing gas onto the cladding wire using an internal purging system. the method further includes forcing melting of the cladding wire in a first desired direction to form a first layer, forcing melting of the cladding wire in a second desired direction to form a second layer, switching off the primary beam and switching on the secondary beam, and welding the first and second layers together using the secondary beam.


20240308904. COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS RELATING TO INCREASED CARBON DIOXIDE UPTAKE IN MIXING AND CURING OF CONCRETE_simplified_abstract_(saudi arabian oil company)

Inventor(s): Mohammed AL MEHTHEL of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Sami A. AL ABDULJABBAR of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Waseem Rahim KHATRI of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company

IPC Code(s): C04B7/34, C04B28/12, C04B40/00, C04B40/02

CPC Code(s): C04B7/34



Abstract: cementitious compositions comprising lime, which may be foamed or non-foamed compositions, may increase carbon dioxide uptake of the cementitious compositions. said cementitious compositions may be used in various cementing methods including pre-casting methods, cast-in-place methods, and primary or secondary cementing operations in a wellbore. the carbon dioxide may be added to the cementitious compositions during mixing, during pre-conditioning, during curing, or any combination thereof. further, the carbon dioxide may be delivered as a gas (e.g., a gas that includes 1 vol % to 100 vol % carbon dioxide) or as a gas-entrained admixture that includes the gas, water, and a foaming agent.


20240308920. FABRICATION OF DOWNHOLE DRILLING TOOLS_simplified_abstract_(saudi arabian oil company)

Inventor(s): Guodong Zhan of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Jianhui Xu of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Duanwei He of Chengdu (CN) for saudi arabian oil company, Abrar Alshaikh of Saihat (SA) for saudi arabian oil company

IPC Code(s): C04B35/5831, C04B35/645, E21B10/00

CPC Code(s): C04B35/5831



Abstract: a method of forming a composite cutter for a downhole drilling tool is described. the method includes: mixing a polycrystalline diamond powder and a cubic boron nitride powder with a molar ratio between 0.1 and 0.9 to form a catalyst-free composite mixture; placing the catalyst-free composite mixture into a mold configured in a shape of a cutter; exposing the catalyst-free composite mixture to an ultra-high-pressure, high-temperature treatment including a pressure between 11 gigapascals (gpa) and 20 gpa, and a temperature between 1300 kelvins (k) and 2600 k to form a solid composite body; and cooling the solid composite body to form the composite cutter.


20240308962. TRACERS FOR PETROLEUM RESERVOIRS_simplified_abstract_(saudi arabian oil company)

Inventor(s): Hooisweng Ow of Woburn MA (US) for saudi arabian oil company, Rena Shi of Cambridge MA (US) for saudi arabian oil company, Jason R. Cox of Ashland MA (US) for saudi arabian oil company, Sehoon Chang of Cambridge MA (US) for saudi arabian oil company

IPC Code(s): C07D213/55, C07D213/79, C07D213/89, C07D401/04, C07D471/04, C09K8/03, C09K11/07, E21B43/16, E21B47/11, E21B49/08, G01N21/64

CPC Code(s): C07D213/55



Abstract: the disclosure features methods of analyzing a fluid extracted from a reservoir, the methods including introducing a first composition featuring a first complexing agent into a reservoir at a first location, extracting a fluid from the reservoir at a second location different from the first location, combining the fluid with a second composition featuring a concentration of a lanthanide ion to form a third composition featuring a concentration of a complex formed by the first complexing agent and the lanthanide ion, exposing a quantity of the complex to electromagnetic radiation for a first time period ending at a time t, detecting fluorescence emission from the quantity of the complex for a second time period starting at a time t>t, where t−tis greater than 2 microseconds, and determining information about a fluid flow path between the first location and the second location.


20240309223. CORROSION-RESISTANT ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR MAKING SUCH_simplified_abstract_(saudi arabian oil company)

Inventor(s): Talal Y. Zahrani of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Muthukumar Nagu of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Muhammed Imran Ul-Haq of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Nayef M. Alanazi of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company

IPC Code(s): C09D5/08, C07D213/30, C09D7/20

CPC Code(s): C09D5/086



Abstract: described herein are corrosion-resistant substrates and methods of producing a corrosion-resistant substrates. in one or more embodiments, a corrosion-resistant substrate may include a substrate including a first surface and a corrosion-resistant film positioned on at least a portion of the first surface of the substrate. the corrosion-resistant film may be solid. in embodiments, the film may include a 1-(2-hydroxyalkyl)pyridinium compound.


20240309260. ULTRA-HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT (UHMW) BRANCHED BLOCK COPOLYMER VISCOSIFIER FOR WATER BASED DRILLING FLUIDS_simplified_abstract_(saudi arabian oil company)

Inventor(s): Sivaprakash Shanmugam of Houston TX (US) for saudi arabian oil company, Ashok Santra of The Woodlands TX (US) for saudi arabian oil company, Carl J. Thaemlitz of Cypress TX (US) for saudi arabian oil company

IPC Code(s): C09K8/035

CPC Code(s): C09K8/035



Abstract: a drilling fluid composition comprising a base fluid, and a viscosifier including an ultra-high molecular weight branched block copolymer having the following structure,


20240309260. ULTRA-HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT (UHMW) BRANCHED BLOCK COPOLYMER VISCOSIFIER FOR WATER BASED DRILLING FLUIDS_simplified_abstract_(saudi arabian oil company)

Inventor(s): Sivaprakash Shanmugam of Houston TX (US) for saudi arabian oil company, Ashok Santra of The Woodlands TX (US) for saudi arabian oil company, Carl J. Thaemlitz of Cypress TX (US) for saudi arabian oil company

IPC Code(s): C09K8/035

CPC Code(s): C09K8/035



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20240309260. ULTRA-HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT (UHMW) BRANCHED BLOCK COPOLYMER VISCOSIFIER FOR WATER BASED DRILLING FLUIDS_simplified_abstract_(saudi arabian oil company)

Inventor(s): Sivaprakash Shanmugam of Houston TX (US) for saudi arabian oil company, Ashok Santra of The Woodlands TX (US) for saudi arabian oil company, Carl J. Thaemlitz of Cypress TX (US) for saudi arabian oil company

IPC Code(s): C09K8/035

CPC Code(s): C09K8/035



Abstract: where monomer a is an anionic monomer, monomer b is a hydrophilic monomer, monomer c is an anionic monomer, monomer d is a crosslinker-divinyl monomer, and-sscz ground being a terminal raft agent.


20240309261. SYNTHESIS AND USE OF GRAFTED GRAPHENE IN AQUEOUS DRILLING FLUIDS AS LOW SHEAR RATE VISCOSITY ENHANCER_simplified_abstract_(saudi arabian oil company)

Inventor(s): Ashok Santra of The Woodlands TX (US) for saudi arabian oil company, Carl Thaemlitz of Cypress TX (US) for saudi arabian oil company

IPC Code(s): C09K8/12, C08F292/00, E21B21/00

CPC Code(s): C09K8/12



Abstract: a composition that includes a polymer-grafted graphene particle and aqueous-based drilling fluid is provided. at least one side of the graphene particle comprises a grafted polymer. a method of using an aqueous-based drilling fluid is also provided. the method includes introducing the aqueous-based drilling fluid into a wellbore and circulating the aqueous-based drilling fluid during drilling operations. the drilling fluid includes a polymer-grafted graphene particle and aqueous-based drilling fluid. at least one side of the graphene particle comprises a grafted polymer. the aqueous-based drilling fluid includes a range of from about 0.01 ppb to 10 ppb of the polymer-grafted graphene particle.


20240309264. COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR UTILIZING GROUND CALCIUM CARBONATE FOR CONSOLIDATING CARBONATE ROCK FORMATION_simplified_abstract_(saudi arabian oil company)

Inventor(s): Abeer Ateeq Alarawi of Al Khobar (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Murtadha J. AlTammar of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Jasim Rubeh of Al Qatif (SA) for saudi arabian oil company

IPC Code(s): C09K8/57

CPC Code(s): C09K8/572



Abstract: a composition for consolidating a carbonate rock formation includes ground calcium carbonate (gcc) and a solvent. a method of consolidating a carbonate rock formation includes providing a consolidant composition comprising ground calcium carbonate (gcc) and a solvent, applying the consolidant composition to a rock formation, and allowing the gcc to precipitate onto the rock formation.


20240309265. FOAMED WETTABILITY ALTERATION TREATMENT FOR DEEP CONDENSATE AND WATER BLOCKAGE IN GAS RESERVOIRS_simplified_abstract_(saudi arabian oil company)

Inventor(s): Mohammed Ali Ibrahim Sayed of Katy TX (US) for saudi arabian oil company, Rajesh Saini of Cypress TX (US) for saudi arabian oil company

IPC Code(s): C09K8/584, C09K8/594, E21B43/25

CPC Code(s): C09K8/584



Abstract: a formation treatment fluid may include a wettability alteration agent, a solvent, an injection gas, and an optional foaming agent. the wettability alteration agent may include a fluorinated surfactant, a silicon-based surfactant, charged nanoparticles partially modified with fluorine containing groups, or combinations thereof. methods for altering a hydrocarbon-bearing reservoir surface wettability may include providing the formation treatment fluid, injecting the formation treatment fluid into the hydrocarbon-bearing reservoir, and recovering fluids produced from the hydrocarbon-bearing reservoir.


20240309277. POLYMER-METAL SALT COMPOSITE FOR THE DEHYDRATION OF WATER FROM SWEET GAS AND LIQUID CONDENSATE STREAMS_simplified_abstract_(saudi arabian oil company)

Inventor(s): Youcef Mankour of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Othman Charles Sadeq AI Hamouz of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company

IPC Code(s): C10G33/04, B01D15/20, B01J20/24, B01J20/30, C08B37/00, C10G25/00

CPC Code(s): C10G33/04



Abstract: a composition and method for the removal of water from a water-containing hydrocarbon stream, and a method for the production of a metal/water-soluble polymer composite are provided. the composite includes a water-soluble polymer, such as guar gum, and a metal salt, such as aluminum nitrate or copper sulfate. the ratio of the metal salt to the water-soluble polymer is in the range from about 1:1 to about 5:1 by mass. the water-soluble polymer and the metal salt form a crosslinked material. the method for producing the metal/water-soluble polymer composite includes mixing a non-crosslinked water-soluble polymer with a metal salt and water to form a paste. the paste is then dried.


20240309280. INTEGRATED PROCESSES AND SYSTEMS FOR PRODUCING PARA-XYLENES_simplified_abstract_(saudi arabian oil company)

Inventor(s): Mohammed I. Alamer of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Ali S. Abdali of Al-Khobar (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Qi Xu of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Mosab T. Kheyami of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company

IPC Code(s): C10G61/04, C10G61/10

CPC Code(s): C10G61/04



Abstract: an integrated process for producing para-xylenes may include catalytically reforming a naphtha feed stream to form a reformate stream; separating the reformate stream into a c-chydrocarbon stream and a c hydrocarbon stream; exposing the c-chydrocarbon stream to a first solvent in a solvent extraction unit to form a non-aromatic hydrocarbon stream and a c-caromatics stream; separating the c-caromatics stream into at least a toluene feed stream; separating the c hydrocarbon stream into a c hydrocarbon stream and a xylene stream; separating the xylene stream in a p-xylene separation unit to form the para-xylene stream and a xylene isomer stream; isomerizing the xylene isomer stream to produce a para-xylene rich stream; and upgrading the toluene feed stream and the c hydrocarbon stream in a hybrid dealkylation/transalkylation unit with a hydrogen stream and a hybrid transalkylation/dealkylation catalyst to produce a product stream including para-xylenes.


20240309282. CONTROL SCHEME FOR AMINE CONTACTOR_simplified_abstract_(saudi arabian oil company)

Inventor(s): Jafar Al-Yaseen of Dammam (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Abdullah Al-Abbad of Al-Ahsa (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Osamah Al-Sulaitean of Dammam (SA) for saudi arabian oil company

IPC Code(s): C10L3/10, B01D53/14, B01D53/18

CPC Code(s): C10L3/105



Abstract: systems and methods for controlling an amine contactor are provided. an exemplary method includes determining a pickup ratio for a solvent in the contactor, measuring a temperature of a lower tray of the contactor, adjusting the pickup ratio based, at least in part, on the temperature, and adjusting a flow rate for an injection of lean solvent into the contactor based, at least in part, on the pickup ratio.


20240309705. DOWNHOLE HIGH-POWER LASER TOOL FOR SUBSURFACE APPLICATIONS_simplified_abstract_(saudi arabian oil company)

Inventor(s): Saad Menahi Mutairi of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Sameeh Issa Batarseh of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Damian Pablo San Roman Alerigi of Al Khobar (SA) for saudi arabian oil company

IPC Code(s): E21B7/15, E21B43/119

CPC Code(s): E21B7/15



Abstract: in one aspect, a downhole laser tool includes: a laser unit including a laser that generates a laser beam in a downhole environment of a well; a first segment including one or more lenses of the first segment, a first retractable reflector, and a first aperture, wherein the one or more lenses of the first segment and the first retractable reflector guide the laser beam to the first aperture that passes the laser beam to the downhole environment; and a first rotational joint, disposed between the laser unit and the first segment, that connects the laser unit to the first segment and rotates the first segment. the laser unit, the first rotational joint, and the first segment are disposed longitudinally along the well. during operation of the downhole laser tool, the laser unit, the first rotational joint, and the first segment navigate in the downhole environment as one integral tool.


20240309706. REAMING A WELLBORE_simplified_abstract_(saudi arabian oil company)

Inventor(s): Mohammed T. Alsharif of Al Khobar (SA) for saudi arabian oil company

IPC Code(s): E21B10/32, E21B7/04, E21B34/06

CPC Code(s): E21B10/322



Abstract: implementations of the present disclosure include a drilling assembly that includes a drill string, one or more sensors, and a reamer assembly. the sensors detect at least one parameter of the drill string or wellbore. the reamer assembly has a housing, at least one movable reamer pads, and a valve. the housing defines a cavity arranged to receive fluid from the drill string. the at least one movable reamer pad is at least partially disposed within the cavity. the valve is operable to regulate, as a function of feedback from the sensors, a flow of fluid into the cavity, allowing the fluid to contact the at least one movable reamer and push the at least one movable reamer pad from a first position, in which the at least one reamer pad is retracted, to a second position in which the at least one reamer pad is expanded.


20240309719. DUAL FLAPPER BACK PRESSURE VALVE AND METHODS OF USE_simplified_abstract_(saudi arabian oil company)

Inventor(s): Mustafa KARAKAYA of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Sohrat BAKI of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Abdulrahman ALOWAID of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company

IPC Code(s): E21B34/02

CPC Code(s): E21B33/04



Abstract: a wellhead includes a tubing head adapter, a tubing hanger arranged within the tubing adapter, and a dual flapper back pressure valve arranged within the tubing hanger and including an elongate body having opposing upper and lower ends, an inner flowpath defined within the body and extending between the opposing upper and lower ends, and a flapper assembly arranged within the inner flow path and including a flapper pivotably mounted to an inner wall of the inner flow path at a pivoting mechanism. when the flapper is in a closed position, the flapper forms a sealed interface with the inner wall of the inner flow path that prevents fluids from circulating through the tubing hanger and through the inner flowpath from the lower end to the upper end.


20240309721. ONE WAY FLOW BLOWOUT PREVENTER SIDE PORT_simplified_abstract_(saudi arabian oil company)

Inventor(s): Mohammed N. Almannai of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company

IPC Code(s): E21B33/06

CPC Code(s): E21B33/063



Abstract: a blowout preventer stack may include a body with a vertical bore and a horizontal bore intersecting the vertical bore. the blowout preventer stack may include a side port extending from the vertical bore to an outer side surface of the body. the blowout preventer stack may also include a pair of rams disposed in the horizontal bore, each ram disposed at opposite ends of the horizontal bore and moveable within the horizontal bore to and from the vertical bore. the blowout preventer stack includes a one-way check valve coupled to the side port of the body. the one-way check valve may allow fluid flow into the blowout preventer stack and block fluid flow from exiting the blowout preventer stack.


20240309728. SELF-SETTING PLUG_simplified_abstract_(saudi arabian oil company)

Inventor(s): Ali Ssafwany of Safwa (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Ali S. Al-Mashhad of Al-Bustan (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Rakan Al Yateem of Majidiyah (SA) for saudi arabian oil company

IPC Code(s): E21B33/13, E21B31/12

CPC Code(s): E21B33/13



Abstract: a plug for wellbore tubing includes: an internal portion; a first external portion which surrounds the internal portion; and a second external portion disposed axially adjacent to the first external portion, with respect to a central longitudinal axis of the plug. the second external portion expands to: engage an interior surface of the wellbore tubing in response to a trigger as the plug displaces downhole through the wellbore tubing; and open a passage to permit a fluid to progress to the first external portion. the first external portion expands to engage the wellbore tubing in response to the expansion of the second external portion and upon contact with the fluid. a related method includes providing such a plug, and displacing the plug downhole in the wellbore tubing.


20240309733. SEQUESTRATION OF CARBON IN SUBTERRANEAN VOLUMES_simplified_abstract_(saudi arabian oil company)

Inventor(s): Abdulaziz S. Al-Qasim of Dammam (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Anton Manakhov of Ivanovo (RU) for saudi arabian oil company, Yuguo Wang of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company

IPC Code(s): E21B41/00, C01B32/60

CPC Code(s): E21B41/0064



Abstract: a method for subsurface sequestration of carbon in a subterranean zone includes forming a fluid-filled volume in the subterranean zone by injecting an aqueous into the subterranean zone and injecting a mixture comprising silicate nanoparticles suspended in an acidic solution having a ph of less than 4. carbon in the form of carbon dioxide is injected into the fluid-filled volume such that a least a portion of the carbon is sequestered by precipitation of carbonate minerals. at least a portion of the carbonate minerals are formed from reaction of metal cations with bicarbonate formed from the carbon dioxide, and least a portion of the metal cations are a product of decomposition of the silicate nanoparticles in the acidic solution.


20240309737. METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR A SMART INFLOW CONTROL VALVE CONTROL UTILIZING WIRELESS SUBSURFACE SENSORS_simplified_abstract_(saudi arabian oil company)

Inventor(s): Klemens Katterbauer of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Abdallah A. Alshehri of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Abdulaziz S. Al-Qasim of Dammam (SA) for saudi arabian oil company

IPC Code(s): E21B43/12, E21B47/12

CPC Code(s): E21B43/12



Abstract: a tubing string is disposed within a wellbore to be in fluid communication with a reservoir. one or more inflow control devices are provided in the tubing string to receive well fluids produced from the reservoir. the one or more inflow control devices include a chamber in fluid communion with the tubing string. an inflow control valve is disposed in the chamber. the inflow control valve is configured to regulate a flow of the well fluids entering the tubing string based on a ratio of hydrocarbons to water. a control system is coupled to the inflow control valve. a plurality of sensors is on the tubing string and in communication with the control system to measure well data within the wellbore. the control system receives the well data to create commands to adjust a valve state of the inflow control valve corresponding with a required production rate of a well.


20240309739. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINATION OF PERFORATION EFFICIENCY_simplified_abstract_(saudi arabian oil company)

Inventor(s): Abdulrahman Mohammed ALOWAID of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company

IPC Code(s): E21B43/26

CPC Code(s): E21B43/26



Abstract: a machine-readable storage medium has stored thereon a computer program for evaluating a perforation efficiency. the computer program includes a routine of set instructions for causing the machine to perform the steps of receiving a plurality of flow variables for a perforation design, normalizing the plurality of flow variables into a stimulation treatment deliverability index, assessing a perforation efficiency for the perforation design using the stimulation treatment deliverability index, generating instructions for hydraulic fracturing operations based upon the perforation efficiency for the perforation design, and incorporating the instructions generated into a recommendation of one or more perforation designs for ongoing or future hydraulic operations.


20240309744. SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FREQUENCY RATIO VOLUME FLUID GEOBODY EXTRACTION_simplified_abstract_(saudi arabian oil company)

Inventor(s): Taher M. Sodagar of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Amin Z. Alali of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Ahmed M. Otaibi of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company

IPC Code(s): E21B44/00, G01V1/28, G01V1/30, G01V1/34

CPC Code(s): E21B44/00



Abstract: examples of methods and systems are disclosed. the methods include, obtaining a seismic dataset regarding a subsurface region of interest, wherein the seismic dataset comprises a plurality of time-domain seismic traces. the methods also include determining a plurality of single-frequency volumes from the plurality of time-domain seismic traces. the methods further include determining a frequency ratio volume based, at least in part, on the plurality of single-frequency volumes. the methods still further include extracting a three-dimensional (3d) geological body based, at least in part, on the frequency ratio volume. the methods further include determining a drilling target in the subsurface region based on the 3d geological body.


20240309748. METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CORROSION SENSING WITHIN A PIPE COMPONENT IN A WELLBORE_simplified_abstract_(saudi arabian oil company)

Inventor(s): Ahmed A. Al-Mousa of Al Doha (SA) for saudi arabian oil company

IPC Code(s): E21B47/00, E21B47/12, G01B7/06, G01N17/00, G05B13/04

CPC Code(s): E21B47/006



Abstract: a system may include a control system on a well surface and a pipe component disposed in a wellbore. the system may include a first corrosion recorder coupled to the pipe component, with a first magnetic field transmitter and a first magnetic field receiver that generate first corrosion sensor data. the first corrosion recorder may include a first communication interface. a second corrosion recorder with a second communication interface may generate second corrosion sensor data. an optical fiber cable may be disposed in the wellbore couples to the control system, the first corrosion recorder, and the second corrosion recorder. the first corrosion recorder may transmit the first corrosion sensor data to the control system using the first communication interface. the second corrosion recorder may transmit the second corrosion sensor data to the control system using the second communication interface.


20240309750. PRODUCTION LOGGING TOOL FOR WELLS WITH DEBRIS AND VISCID MATERIAL_simplified_abstract_(saudi arabian oil company)

Inventor(s): Fuad A. AlSultan of Alahsa (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Muslim Al-Hassan of Udhailiyah (SA) for saudi arabian oil company

IPC Code(s): E21B47/017, E21B47/00

CPC Code(s): E21B47/017



Abstract: a method for logging a well that includes providing a production logging tool (plt) with at least one sensor which is covered by a protective sleeve. the method includes deploying the plt from a logging unit at a surface location of a wellsite into a wellbore of the well. the method includes the plt receiving a command to acquire well data of a flowstream in the wellbore of the well to form a well log. the method includes acquiring the well data of the flowstream using the plt, determining that the sensor is contaminated based on the acquired well data, performing a cleaning cycle to clean the sensor using the protective sleeve, then transmitting the well data to the logging unit.


20240309874. SYSTEM AND METHOD TO CONTROL ELECTRICAL SUBMERSIBLE PUMP DURING OIL AND GAS EXPLORATIONS_simplified_abstract_(saudi arabian oil company)

Inventor(s): Marcelo Ramos Flores of Udhailiyah (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Alaa Shawly of Hawtah (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Fahad Meshal of Khurais (SA) for saudi arabian oil company

IPC Code(s): F04D13/10, F04D1/06, F04D27/00

CPC Code(s): F04D13/10



Abstract: a system includes: one or more electrical submersible pump (esp) assemblies, each comprising: a centrifugal pump configured to raise a fluidic pressure; a motor connected to the centrifugal pump and configured to drive the centrifugal pump at a configurable speed; and one or more sensors configured to measure an operational parameter of the esp assemblies; and a control panel comprising a computer processor and a user-interactive display coupled to each other, wherein the computer processor is configured to: receive the measured operational parameters of the esp assemblies; and calculate at least one performance indicator for a esp assembly selected by a user, and wherein the user-interactive display is configured to: generate a display for the measured operational parameters and the calculated at least one performance indictor; and receive an input from the user so that one or more operational parameters can be adjusted in accordance with the input.


20240309982. SELF-HEALING COMPOSITE WRAP SYSTEMS AND METHODS_simplified_abstract_(saudi arabian oil company)

Inventor(s): Abderrahim Fakiri of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Shaj K. Manjalivalapil of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company

IPC Code(s): F16L55/168, B32B1/08, B32B5/02, B32B5/12, B32B5/26, B32B37/24, B32B38/18, D04H1/587, D04H1/74, F16L55/175

CPC Code(s): F16L55/1683



Abstract: the disclosure relates to systems and methods for self-healing composite wraps. the self-healing composite wraps can be used to repair a defect section in a pipe.


20240309983. IN-PIPE LOCALIZATION OF PIPELINE INSPECTION GADGETS_simplified_abstract_(saudi arabian oil company)

Inventor(s): Mohammed H. Al-Sharif of Thuwal (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Ahmed Aljarro of Thuwal (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Khalid S. Ghamdi of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Salah A. Zahrani of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Mohammed T. Abdulmohsin of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company

IPC Code(s): F16L55/48, G01C21/16

CPC Code(s): F16L55/48



Abstract: systems and methods for localizing a traveling device in a pipeline include a traveling device comprising a plurality of electromagnetic sensors and an inertial measurement unit; acquiring a plurality of measurements from the inertial measurement unit; estimating a velocity and an orientation of the traveling device based on the plurality of measurements from the inertial measurement unit; acquiring a plurality of measurements from the plurality of electromagnetic sensors; detecting a plurality of landmarks of the pipeline based on the plurality of measurements from the plurality of electromagnetic sensors; calculating an average velocity of the traveling device based on the detected plurality of landmarks; and determining a location and an orientation of the traveling device based on the estimated velocity, the estimated orientation, and the calculated average velocity.


20240310005. CORROSION MONITORING SYSTEM FOR MULTIPHASE FLUIDS PIPELINES_simplified_abstract_(saudi arabian oil company)

Inventor(s): Majed M. Alutaibi of Dammam (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Hassan A. Basri of Al Jesh (SA) for saudi arabian oil company

IPC Code(s): F17D5/00, F17D1/00, G01N17/04

CPC Code(s): F17D5/005



Abstract: to monitor corrosion in multiphase fluids pipelines, a first pipe is fluidically coupled to extend perpendicularly away from a bottom portion of a multiphase hydrocarbons pipeline. the multiphase hydrocarbons include oil, gas and water. the first pipe is fluidically coupled to a t-shaped pipe subassembly including a second pipe and a third pipe attached to the second pipe to form a t-shape. a hydrocarbon sample of the multiphase hydrocarbons is drawn into the first pipe. gas in the hydrocarbon sample separates gravimetrically from oil and water in the hydrocarbon sample. the hydrocarbon sample is flowed from the first pipe through the t-shaped pipe subassembly. the hydrocarbon sample is analyzed using a corrosion coupon attached to one end of the third pipe and a corrosion probe attached to another end of the third pipe. a level of corrosion of the pipeline is determined based on results of analyzing the hydrocarbon sample.


20240310248. Simultaneous Estimation of Water Encroachment and Bound Fluid in the Absence of NMR in Carbonate Reservoirs_simplified_abstract_(saudi arabian oil company)

Inventor(s): Umar Idris of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Mustafa I. Abdulmohsin of Qatif (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Endurance O. Ighodalo of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company

IPC Code(s): G01M99/00

CPC Code(s): G01M99/005



Abstract: a computer-implemented method for simultaneous estimation of water encroachment and bound fluid in the absence of nmr in carbonate reservoirs is described. the bulk volume of water (bvw) is computed by multiplying porosity and water saturation. the buckles number is computed for each petrophysical rock type (prt). water saturation in unseen wells is estimated using the buckles number, porosity (from porosity logs) and prt. water saturation is evaluated to estimate water encroachment. additionally, bound fluid for the new wells is estimated in the absence of nmr data.


20240310261. AUTOMATED SYSTEM FOR FLUID QUALITY INSIDE THE IMPULSE LINE DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE TRANSMITTER FOR INTERFACE LEVEL MEASUREMENT AND METHOD OF USE_simplified_abstract_(saudi arabian oil company)

Inventor(s): Faleh M. Dossary of Al Hofuf (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Ray V. Gonzales of Udhailiyah (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Mohammad Bograin of Al Hofuf (SA) for saudi arabian oil company

IPC Code(s): G01N9/26

CPC Code(s): G01N9/26



Abstract: a system for measurement of an interface level of a vessel contains high-density and low-density immiscible fluids in a vessel high side and a vessel low side. the system includes a controller configured to receive operational parameters of impulse line fluids in a first and a second impulse line. the system also includes a first density sensor coupled to the vessel high side and a second density sensor coupled to the vessel low side. the first and second density sensors transmit to the controller a first set and a second set of operational parameters of the high-density and low-density fluids. the controller determines the measurement of the interface level of the vessel using the first set and the second set of operational parameters and communicates the interface level to a user device. the system then executes an impulse line flushing method based on an input from the user device.


20240310263. SAMPLE PREPARATION PRESSURE-VOLUME-TEMPERATURE (PVT) CELL FOR VISCOSITY SAMPLE PREPARATION WITH ECTROMAGNETIC VISCOMETER (EMV)_simplified_abstract_(saudi arabian oil company)

Inventor(s): Egbukole Okechukwu of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Fawaz M. Al-Otaibi of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Daryl Sean Sequeira of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company

IPC Code(s): G01N11/16

CPC Code(s): G01N11/16



Abstract: a system and methods are disclosed. the system includes a temperature control chamber with a temperature system to alter and monitor a temperature of the temperature control chamber and an electromagnetic viscometer (emv) inside the temperature control chamber to measure a viscosity of a fluid. the system also includes a sample preparation cell within the temperature control chamber pressurized by a constant displacement pump outside the temperature control chamber. the sample preparation cell includes a stirrer; a first valve between a fluid supply reservoir and the sample preparation cell; a second valve between the sample preparation cell and the emv, a venting fluid line between the sample preparation cell and a gas capturing system, and a venting fluid line to remove released gases from the sample preparation cell. the system further includes a controller to operate the sample preparation cell, temperature system, and emv.


20240310822. INTEGRATED AI-ENABLED INSTRUMENT PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE VERIFICATION AND HEALTHINESS VALIDATION TOOL_simplified_abstract_(saudi arabian oil company)

Inventor(s): Tarek D. Aboghoniem of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Abdullah A. Al-Bader of Al Mubarraz (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Khalid Ali Alhur of Hotouf (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Omar M. Mulhim of Hotouf (SA) for saudi arabian oil company

IPC Code(s): G05B23/02

CPC Code(s): G05B23/024



Abstract: a method that includes receiving process variable data from a plurality of field devices disposed in an industrial facility. the method further includes, for each field device of the plurality of field devices, retrieving a preventative maintenance procedure for the field device, retrieving a log for the field device, and determining if the field device is compliant with preventative maintenance by comparing the preventative maintenance procedure with the log for the field device. the method further includes, for each field device of the plurality of field devices, determining a status of the field device using the process variable data. the method further includes performing preventative maintenance on each field device in the plurality of field devices determined not to be compliant with the preventative maintenance procedure of that field device and operating the industrial facility based on the status of each field device in the plurality of field devices.


20240311664. MANAGEMENT CONSULTING DIGITAL ASSISTANT_simplified_abstract_(saudi arabian oil company)

Inventor(s): Mark A. Stanley of Al Khubar (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Mohammad Tayyab of Al Khubar (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Syed M. Mukhtar of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Fatimah M. Haboubi of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company

IPC Code(s): G06N5/043, G06N5/022

CPC Code(s): G06N5/043



Abstract: a method that includes obtaining, from a user through an interactive chatbot, data for one or more change documents, wherein the data is parsed and validated by a data validator of the chatbot and the one or more change documents are dynamically updated as data is received. the method further includes determining, based on data for one or more change documents, one or more derived quantities and generating, with an artificial intelligence (ai) engine, a change management plan based on the derived quantities, wherein the change management plan comprises a schedule. the method further includes transmitting one or more learning resources to the user based on the change management plan, tracking an implementation of the change management plan, and generating an alarm when the implementation of the change management plan does not align with the schedule.


20240313532. METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MANAGING ELECTRIC POWER GENERATION USING REINFORCEMENT LEARNING_simplified_abstract_(saudi arabian oil company)

Inventor(s): Yaseen Alsaleh of Mubarraz (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Ali Alameer of Saihat (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Hussain Almarzouq of Alasdiqa (SA) for saudi arabian oil company

IPC Code(s): H02J3/00, G06Q50/06, H02J3/38

CPC Code(s): H02J3/003



Abstract: a method may include obtaining power generation data for an electric power generation environment. the method may further include obtaining acquired weather data for the electric power generation environment. the method may further include determining predicted weather data for a predetermined time interval using a first artificial neural network and acquired weather data. the method may further include obtaining acquired power demand data based on the electrical loads for the electric power generation environment. the method may further include determining predicted power demand data for the predetermined time interval using a second artificial neural network and the acquired power demand data. the method may further include determining an action for an electric power agent based on an agent policy, the power generation data, the predicted weather data, and the predicted power demand data. the method may further include transmitting a command to implement the action.


20240314170. SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENTERPRISE CYBERSECURITY BASELINE CLASSIFICATION_simplified_abstract_(saudi arabian oil company)

Inventor(s): Mohammed A. Alfraih of Khobar (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Johara A. Aljarri of Dammam (SA) for saudi arabian oil company

IPC Code(s): H04L9/40

CPC Code(s): H04L63/20



Abstract: a method and a system for enterprise cybersecurity baseline classification. the method includes obtaining an application admission request to enter a cybersecurity infrastructure and generating an assessment of the application based on a predetermined baseline selection criteria. further, an assessment of the application is generated based on a predetermined requirement criteria and a classification of the application is determined based on the assessments, wherein the application is classified as critical or non-critical. further, the method includes developing a security baseline for the application classified as critical and updating a cybersecurity management database with information on the classification of the application.


SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY patent applications on September 19th, 2024