AGENDA | WEDNESDAY 2ND OCTOBER, 2024
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LEVERAGING DIGITALIZATION & MACHINE LEARNING TO ACHIEVE EFFICIENCIES
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STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCING SUSTAINABILITY
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ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY METHODOLOGIES & TECHNOLOGIES
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MANAGING & TREATING CORROSION IN THE MIDDLE EAST’S HEAVY OIL WELLS
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PRACTICAL MEASURES AND CHEMISTRIES TO PROACTIVELY PREVENT SCALE
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APPLICATION OF CUTTING-EDGE CHEMICALS TO REMOVE AND TREAT H2S
8:00AM MORNING NETWORKING
8:50AM OPENING REMARKS
OPERATOR-LED WINNING STRATEGIES FOR DIGITALIZING & AUTOMATING OILFIELD CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT
9:00AM - 9:30AM INTEGRATING MACHINE LEARNING AND DIGITAL AUTOMATION IN CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT: CHEMTRACK IMPLEMENTATION
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Case study exploring the deployment of Machine Learning in Production Chemistry.​
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Khalfan Al Shueili, Production Chemistry Manager, OQ
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DIGITALIZATION & AUTOMATION
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9:30AM - 10:00PM LEVERAGING THE ADVANCED CAPABILITIES OF DIGITALIZATION TECHNOLOGIES TO OPTIMIZE CHEMICAL INJECTION AND MONITORING
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Case study demonstration of efficient use of chemicals & optimize chemical spend.​
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Tyler Teece, Business Development Manager, Sirius Controls
ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS
ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY
10:00AM - 10:30AM ASPECTS OF PRODUCTION CHEMICALS SELECTION AND APPLICATION FOR EOR FLOODED FIELDS
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Presenting production chemistry issues expected during EOR chemicals breakthrough (polymer and ASP)
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Field issues reported during treatment of produced fluids containing back produced EOR chemicals
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Overcoming challenges during EOR chemicals breakthrough
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Robert Zagitov, Production Chemistry and Chemical EOR Consultant
10:30AM NETWORKING REFRESHMENT BREAK
UNCONVENTIONAL RESERVOIRS
​11:00AM - 11:30AM CHEMICAL PROGRAM STRATEGIES FOR UNCONVENTIONAL RESERVOIRS
​This presentation will discuss key strategies essential for overcoming challenges in unconventional production and ensuring the sustainable and profitable production of unconventional reservoirs.
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Complexities of unconventional reservoirs
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Changes in fluid composition and production methods
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Risk assessments, treatment, and monitoring strategies​​
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Henry Lopez, Flow Assurance and Corrosion Management Advisor, Saudi Aramco
PREVENTATIVE METHODS AND TREATMENT FOR DOWNHOLE SCALE
SCALE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT
11:30AM - 12:00PM PRACTICAL MEASURES AND CHEMISTRIES TO PROACTIVELY PREVENT SCALE​
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Learn best practices on effectively injecting the right dosage of scale squeezers at the right time to proactively prevent issues.
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Valeriy Petrov, Technical Specialist​, Clariant Oil Services
12:00PM - 12:30PM CALCIUM SULFATE INHIBITION: FIELD CASE STUDY
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The formation of calcium sulfate (CaSO4) mineral scale is a persistent flow assurance problem in the oil and gas industry. This case study will uncover effective mitigation strategies through understanding the scaling potential and severity.​​
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Ali Al-Sadah, Petroleum Engineer, Saudi Aramco
12:30PM NETWORKING LUNCH BREAK
CORROSION MANAGEMENT AND TREATMENT TECHNIQUES
PANEL DISCUSSION
CORROSION MANAGEMENT
1:30PM - 2:10PM MANAGING & TREATING CORROSION IN THE MIDDLE EAST’S HEAVY OIL WELLS
A panel discussion addressing the link between corrosion management and production chemistry. Combining surveillance and chemistry improve results.
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Emmanuel Ajayi, Senior Production Chemist, Saudi Aramco
Anees Ilyas, Corrosion Supervisor, ADNOC
Alyn Jenkins, Asset Integrity Advisor, SLB
LATEST H2S TREATMENT CHEMICALS
H2S TREATMENT
2:10PM - 2:40PM INNOVATIVE APPROACH: FIELD IMPLEMENTATION OF NON-TRIAZINE HYDROGEN SULFIDE SCAVANGER
Sustainable alternative to conventional chemicals, minimizing environmental impact and operational challenges.
Hemant Mondkar, AVP Technical Services, TotalEnergies
FLOW ASSURANCE
2:40PM - 3:10PM DEEP WATER PPD: PUSHING THE LIMITS THROUGH ROBUST FLOW ASSURANCE LABORATORY TESTING PROTOCOL
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Strategies for addressing common deepwater flow assurance challenges
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Explore advanced methodologies for chemical flow assurance in deepwater environments
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Review real-world applications of the comprehensive testing protocol
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​Amir Sani Abdulbak, Head of PE Production Chemistry, Petronas​
3:10PM - AFTERNOON NETWORKING REFRESHMENT BREAK
3:40PM - 4:20PM ASPHALTENE DEPOSITION CONTROL AT THE DOWNHOLE OF ESP OIL PRODUCING WELL
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Problem identification; ESP plugging signs, Sampling, lab testing and well history
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Selection of the best asphaltene dispersant chemical; Screening testing and field trials
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Chemical performance monitoring, and preventative action to sustain oil production​
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Haytham Nabil, HOD Chemical Treatment, BAPETCO
WATER MANAGEMENT
​4:20PM - 5:00PM CHEMICAL OPTIMIZATION RE-PURPOSING PRODUCED WATER FOR
RE-INJECTION APPLICATIONS
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Challenges in Produced Water Re-Purposing
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Systematic Workflow for Water Quality Optimization
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Proactive vs. Reactive Approaches​
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Yaser Alduailej, Supervisor Technical Services, Saudi Aramco