Final Commissioning and Initial Startup
5 – 6 February 2013
San Antonio, Texas | Omni La Mansion del Rio
Technical Program
Tuesday, 5 February, 0800–0815
Welcome Remarks
0815–0945
Session I: Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Plant Startup
Chairs: Siva Subramanian, Chevron ETC; Denis Taylor, Audubon Engineering Company
Presentation 1: |
Plug and Play Applications and Critical Function and Acceptance Tests (F.A.T.’s) • Scott Wells, Audubon Engineering |
Presentation 2: |
Leveraging Integrated Advance Simulation Modeling as a Design Tool and Beyond for LNG Facilities Upstream Interface Management • Malika Nayar, Chevron |
Presentation 3: |
Commissioning and Startup of LNG Facilities • Conoco Phillips |
1015–1145
Session II: Topsides Focus Issues
Chairs: John Occhipinti, CETCO Oilfield Services; Tom Carter, Marathon Oil Company
Presentation 1: |
Facilities Completion API Recommended Practice • Jay James, Chevron and James Sayers, ExxonMobil |
Presentation 2: |
H2S Contingencies for Drilling • Bob Luke, Tiger Safety |
Presentation 3: |
The New EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit—Impacts on Commissioning and Startup • Xandara Turner, CETCO Oilfield Services |
1300–1430
Session III: Control Systems Study
Chair: Howard Duhon, GATE
Presentation 1: |
Control System Description and Commissioning • Dino Mantri, Champlain Group |
Presentation 2: |
Control System Startup—Tuning and Data Retrieval • Howard Duhon, GATE |
1500-1630
Session IV: Safety and Environmental Management Systems (SEMS)—Impact on Commissioning and Startup
Chairs: Anna Dhuet, Baker Hughes; Libby Sanford, Champion Technologies
Presentation 1: |
History of SEMS and Future Expectations (SEMS 2 and 3) • Russell Turner, Baker Hughes |
Presentation 2: |
Impact of SEMS on Initial Startup • Kevin Renfro, Anadarko |
Wednesday, 6 February, 0800–0930
Session V: Case Studies—Lessons Learned
Chairs: Jorge Garduno, GATE; John Waldvogel, Nalco
Presentation 1: |
Tahiti II Waterflood Lessons Learned • Brian Fabre, Chevron |
Presentation 2: |
Aseng Project—Final Commissioning and Initial Startup Lessons Learned • Jorge Garduno, GATE |
Presentation 3: |
Flowback to a Barge • Dan Kiburz, Marathon Oil Company |
1000–1130
Session VI: Subsea Focus Issues
Chairs: Lynn Kaufman, Nalco; Mark Stair, Mark A. Stair and Associates
Presentation 1: |
Boarding Shutdown Valve (BSDV), Underwater Safety Valve (USV), and Surface Controlled Subsurface Safety Valve (SCSSV) Test Requirements and Methods During Initial Well Startup • Rex Spahn, Manatee |
Presentation 2: |
Annulus Pressure Management Requirements, Methods, and Limitations • Mark Stair, Mark A. Stair and Associates |
Presentation 3: |
Asphaltene Challenges—Presentation of Asphaltene Issues • Ian Bowling, Chevron |
1245–1415
Session VII: Produced Water System Startup
Chairs: Ron Bosch, Champion Technologies; Xandra Turner, CETCO Oilfield Services
Presentation 1: |
Commissioning Oil and Water Separation Equipment • Anthony Rodriquez, Champion Technologies |
Presentation 2: |
Best Practices for Integration of Equipment and Chemical for Produced Water System Startup • Gary Laursen, Nalco |
Presentation 3: |
Treating Seawater Wash for Methanol Removal in Deepwater Production System • Justin Kuzniarek, Baker Hughes |
Presentation 4: |
The Use of Temporary Water Treating Systems in Handling Frac-and-Pack Flowback Fluids • Gary Crisp, GHD Group |
1445–1645
Session VIII: Audience Choice
Chair: Jep Bracey, BHP Billiton
The final session of the workshop will be an audience-driven discussion (topics of discussion selected by attendees). This is a high-energy session and will last until the attendees choose to adjourn.
