About this forum

One of the challenges of developing and producing deepwater reserves is how to maximize oil recovery safely and economically. Some form of artificial lift will need to be envisioned to improve recovery during primary or secondary drive mechanisms. Deepwater Artificial Lift technology presents a new set of challenges, such as: well integrity and assurance standards, potentially prohibitive costs, and expensive intervention and maintenance. In addition, there are technical challenges associated with the elevation difference between the reservoir and surface facilities, the lateral challenges of subsea multiphase transport over many kilometers, and the requirement for proactive flow assurance.

This forum is intended to address the issues associated with artificial lift and its role in maximizing oil recovery in offshore and deepwater environments. There will be discussions about unproven ideas and concepts that might foster individual, if not collaborative, research and development. The purpose of the forum is to understand the challenges, to generate ideas, and to provide an opportunity of networking on areas of common interest. The forum will appeal to industry experts in the drilling and completions, subsea and facilities, reservoir engineers, production and operations, and academia.

What is a forum?

If you have a role to play in meeting the challenges of tomorrow head-on, apply today.

SPE Forums are unique, by-invitation-only SPE events that bring together top technologists, innovators, and managers to address a specific industry challenge. Participants are encouraged to come prepared to contribute their experience and knowledge, rather than be spectators or students.

The objective is to create a collaborative, idea-generating arena that stimulates new ideas and innovation about future challenges facing the E&P industry.

Who should participate

• Are you a young professional with at least five years’ industry experience? Get involved now. Forums are a window on the future that belongs to the next generation of professionals.
• Do you want to exchange ideas with others in your technical area of expertise? Participation in a forum committee builds a professional network that will last a career. Forums offer an exclusive opportunity to interact with innovators, seasoned professionals, and leading technologists.
• Are you looking to establish your technical reputation throughout the industry in a way that benefits your company? Forums provide the perfect setting because they serve as early incubators for future trends and technologies.

Benefits to You and Your Organization

• Gain insight and perspective through conversations with peers who share your same interests.
• Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of learning through one-on-one interaction.
• Meet with other experts from international companies, research institutes, and universities in an off-the-record format.
• Form professional relationships that will continue after the forum has ended.

Forum Guidelines

The following will prepare attendees for what to expect when attending a forum:

• Participants are expected to attend every session.
• Slides are limited, allowing maximum time for informal discussions and exchange of experience.
• Forums are conducted off the record to support the free interchange of information and ideas.
• Extensive note taking is not allowed.
• Recording of any forum session is prohibited.
• Information disclosed at a forum may not be used publicly without the originator’s permission.
• Participants are requested to omit reference to forum proceedings in any subsequent published work or oral presentation.
• A written summary may be prepared and distributed to attendees after the forum with unanimous attendee agreement and at the discretion of the steering committee and SPE approval.
• No commercialism

Application Information

Participants at SPE Forums are selected by the Forum Steering Committee based on the ability to contribute to the discussion of the topic. Attendance is limited to maximize each person's opportunity to contribute.

Accepted applicants will receive their registration form and other materials within two weeks of the application deadline. For those requiring visas to attend the forum, please ensure that you leave sufficient time for your visa to be processed.