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AGENDA | WEDNESDAY 2ND OCTOBER, 2024

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  • LEVERAGING DIGITALIZATION & MACHINE LEARNING TO ACHIEVE EFFICIENCIES

  • STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCING SUSTAINABILITY

  • ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY METHODOLOGIES & TECHNOLOGIES 

  • MANAGING & TREATING CORROSION IN THE MIDDLE EAST’S HEAVY OIL WELLS

  • PRACTICAL MEASURES AND CHEMISTRIES TO PROACTIVELY PREVENT SCALE

  • 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 

Case study exploring the deployment of Machine Learning in Production Chemistry.

Khalfan Al Shueili, Production Chemistry Manager, OQ

DIGITALIZATION & AUTOMATION

9:30AM - 10:00PM LEVERAGING THE ADVANCED CAPABILITIES OF DIGITALIZATION TECHNOLOGIES TO OPTIMIZE CHEMICAL INJECTION AND MONITORING 

Case study demonstration of efficient use of chemicals & optimize chemical spend.

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

  • Presenting production chemistry issues expected during EOR chemicals breakthrough (polymer and ASP)

  • Field issues reported during treatment of produced fluids containing back produced EOR chemicals

  • Overcoming challenges during EOR chemicals breakthrough

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.

  • Complexities of unconventional reservoirs 

  • Changes in fluid composition and production methods 

  • Risk assessments, treatment, and monitoring strategies

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

 

  • Learn best practices on effectively injecting the right dosage of scale squeezers at the right time to proactively prevent issues.

Valeriy Petrov, Technical Specialist​, Clariant Oil Services

12:00PM - 12:30PM CALCIUM SULFATE INHIBITION: FIELD CASE STUDY

 

  • 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.

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.

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

 

  • Strategies for addressing common deepwater flow assurance challenges

  • Explore advanced methodologies for chemical flow assurance in deepwater environments

  • Review real-world applications of the comprehensive testing protocol

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

  • Problem identification; ESP plugging signs,  Sampling, lab testing and well history

  • Selection of the best asphaltene dispersant chemical; Screening testing and field trials

  • Chemical performance monitoring, and preventative action to sustain oil production

Haytham Nabil, HOD Chemical Treatment, BAPETCO

WATER MANAGEMENT

4:20PM - 5:00PM CHEMICAL OPTIMIZATION RE-PURPOSING PRODUCED WATER FOR

RE-INJECTION APPLICATIONS

  • Challenges in Produced Water Re-Purposing

  • Systematic Workflow for Water Quality Optimization

  • Proactive vs. Reactive Approaches

Yaser Alduailej, Supervisor Technical Services, Saudi Aramco

5:00PM CLOSING REMARKS

5:10PM END OF CONFERENCE

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