Technical Program

0900—0930

Welcome and Opening Address

Behrooz Fattahi, 2010 SPE President, Aera Energy LLC

Conference Chairpersons Remarks

Kamel Bennaceur, Chief Economist, Schlumberger
Philippe Malzac, VP Information Systems, Total
Mehrzad Mahdavi, President and CEO, Dexa Systems
Philippe Flichy, CEO, IO-hub
Rick Morneau, Chevron, (retired)
Roger Hite, Principle, Business Fundamentals Group  

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Jean-Francois Minster, Scientific Director, Total

0930—1040

Waterway 1-4

Keynote Session: Inflection Point New Requirements and Challenges: A Business View

Moderator: Mehrzad Mahdavi, Dexa Systems

The future of the industry requires changes in culture, business models, and technology.  What are the immediate challenges and their impact?

Keynote Speakers:
Chad Deaton, CEO & Chairman of the Board, Baker Hughes
Gaurdie Banister, CEO, Aera Energy

1105—1240

Waterway 1-4

Plenary I: Digitizing Business and Operating Processes

Discussion on predictive risk assessment, safety, performance, maintenance, managing the global supply chain, creating digital environment for collaboration and the application expertise.

Panelists:
Herbert Yuan, VP & CIO, Dexa Systems
Duncan Junor, Director of Digital Assets, Halliburton
Alan Thomson, Partner & Managing Director, Boston Consulting Group
Ken Dillon, President and GM, Oxy Permian
Phiroz Darukhanavala, VP and CTO, BP

1400—1730

Waterway 1-4

Decision Support and Artificial Intelligence

Session Chairpersons: Ashish Chitale, Hamilton Group; Jake Booth, Booth Consulting

Over the next 10 years in the E&P industry, demands for automation will significantly increase the employment of AI techniques such as data mining, learning, planning, and knowledge management. These techniques will enable short, medium, and long term optimizations with uncertainty assessments and risk mitigation. The section will explore applications of AI in the areas of drilling, data acquisition, integrity management, that will significantly aid in the development of new decision support tools for oilfield developments.

1400

143873

Cross-Industry Innovations in Artificial Intelligence
C.M. Piovesan, APO Offshore; J.B. Kozman, CL Consultants

1430

143701

Automating Decline Curve Analysis in an Integrated Reservoir Management Portal
A.S. Al-Nuaim, H. Madani, D. Seemann, Saudi Aramco; K.R. Holdaway, SAS Institute

1500

143179

Reservoir Simulation and Modeling Based on Pattern Recognition
S.D. Mohaghegh, Intelligent Solutions

1600

144181

Using Data Mining to Build a Tool to Estimate the Extent of Pipeline Corrosion
E. Ziegel, R.S. Bailey, S. Shirzadi, K. Sprague, W. Hedges, BP

1630

142880

Real-Time Drilling Parameter Optimization System Increases ROP by Predicting/Managing Bit Wear
Y. Gidh, H. Ibrahim, A. Purwanto, Schlumberger

1700

143875

Modeling, History Matching, Forecasting and Analysis of Shale Reservoirs Performance Using Artificial Intelligence
S.D. Mohaghegh, Intelligent Solutions; O.S. Grujic, S. Zargari, M. Kalantari, West Virginia University

1400—1730

Waterway 5-8

Remote Operations, Reliability and Integrity

Session Chairpersons: Guillermo Arango, Baker Hughes; Ron Cramer, Shell

This session will showcase recent advances in remote operations capabilities that enhance operations reliability and integrity.

1400

133236

Less Footprints in the Snow for Salym Field in Western Siberia
R. Cramer, Shell; A.F. Mabian, Salym Petroleum; R. Tulalian, Shell

1430

143739

Operators Gain Significant Operational and Safety Gains With Remote Data Acquisition and Virtual Rig Presence
K. Cannon, K. Clarke, N. Muhi, Baker Hughes; J. Davies, Shell

1500

144197

Virtual Metering System Application in the Ceiba Field, Offshore Equatorial Guinea
A.Y. Petukhov, L.A. Saputelli, J.B. Hermann, A.I. Traxler, K.B. Boles, O. Nnaji, Hess; B. Vrielynck, D. Venugopal, Belsim

1600

143899

Drilling Automation: An Automatic Trajectory Control System
D. Pirovolou, C.D. Chapman, M. Chau, H. Arismendi, M. Ahorukomeye, J. Penaranda, Schlumberger

1630

143852

Building Real-time, Remote Pressure Management Service Capability to Enhance Safety and Reduce Drilling NPT
A.G. Sadlier, C.A. Wolfe, M.M. Reese, Baker Hughes; B.P. Kenda, Apache Deepwater

1700

141401

Smart E&P Collaboration Centers: Design, Technology Support and Lessons Learned
A.A. Al-Qahtani, M. Hogg, K.K. Lau, N.A. Naser, Saudi Aramco

1400—1730

Montgomery

Operations and Risk Management

Session Chairpersons: Tofig Al Dhubaib, Saudi Aramco; Rick Morneau, Chevron (retired)

Integrated operations lead to increases in production optimization across the asset which in turn highlights the importance of monitoring for risk mitigation. This session will focus primarily on operational aspects with associated need for risk management.

1400

143949

Programs Enable Operational Excellence in a Challenging Environment. Pushing the Limits of Large Data Transfer for Real-Time Monitoring and Surveillance Operations in San Joaquin Valley
A.S. Popa, M.A. Barrett, S.D. Cassidy, Chevron

1430

143923

Transforming a Digital Reservoir into Reality: How To Get Things Right
D.A. Castillo, M. Bratovich, R. Early, Baker Hughes

1500

144116

Application of Fiber-Optic Distributed Temperature Sensing Technology for Monitoring Injection Profile in Belridge Field, Diatomite Reservoir
M. Rahman, P.J. Zannitto, D. Reed, M. Allan, Aera Energy

1600

143061

Innovative Pattern Balancing and Waterflood Optimization of a Super Giant Carbonate Mauddud Reservoir, Raudhatain Field, North Kuwait
M.F. Al-Ajmi, A. El-Daoushy, F. Ashkanani, I. Saleh, A. Pathak, H. Hamadi, Kuwait Oil

1630

143647

Challenges and Solutions for Automated Wellbore Status Monitoring - Breakout Detection as an Example
S. Wessling, T. Dahl, D.M. Pantic, Baker Hughes

1700

143131

Continuous Green House Gas Emission Surveillance and Control
R. Cramer, K. Goh, M. Iyer, N.N. Wali, B.T. Spence, G. Kessler, R. Kanten, Shell

0900 —0930

Waterway 1 – 4

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Philippe Malzac, Total
Kamel Bennaceur, Schlumberger

0930—1030

Waterway 1-4

Keynote Session: Inflection Point New Requirements and Challenges: A Technology View

Moderator: Kamel Bennaceur, Schlumberger

The future of the industry requires changes in culture, business models and technology.  What are
the immediate challenges and their impact?

Keynote Speakers:
Dave Payne, VP Drilling and Completions, Chevron
Thomas Halbouty, CTO, Pioneer Natural Resources

1100—1230

Waterway 1-4

Plenary II: Evolution of Intelligent Capabilities

Discussion on process control, sensor and robots, telecommunications and cloud services.

Panelists:
Don Paul, Executive Director, University of Southern California Energy Institute
Jean-Luc Dormoy, Director, EDF Group
Johan Krebbers, VP Architecture, Shell
Deon Rae, Technology Manager, Chevron

1230—1345

Keynote Luncheon: Accelerating the Intelligent Economy with Information and Analytics

Speakers:

Chung-Shen Li, Director, Commercial Systems, IBM
Mike Brulé, Business Analytics and Optimization, IBM

1400—1730

Waterway 1-4

Workflow Transformation

Session Chairpersons: Stephen Webb, Computer Modelling Group; Herbert Yuan, Dexa Systems

Digital technology is changing the way we manage our oil and gas assets. This technical session will focus on new workflow and process optimization initiatives needed to leverage these technologies.

1400

143950

Implementing Integrated Solutions For Reservoir Management: San Joaquin Valley Case Study
A.S. Popa, K.L. Horner, S.D. Cassidy, S.J. Opsal, Chevron

1430

143665

Engineering Workflows Provide Integrated Operations and Streamline Real-Time Production Optimization
S. Barbarino, S. Sarmiento R. Cuadras, Pemex; J.G. Suarez, M. Hung, F. Manzanilla, OVS Group

1500

144195

Real-time Production Optimization in the Okume Complex Field, Offshore Equatorial Guinea
O.A. Omole, L.A. Saputelli, J.S. Lissanon, O. Nnaji, F.A. Gonzalez, G.A. Wachel, K.B. Boles, E. Leon, B. Parekh, N. Nguema, Hess; P. Hadjipieris, Petroleum Experts

1600

143597

Integrated Drilling and Completion Data Workflow into Strategic Data Management Solution: An Implementation Case Study from India
P. Peytchev, D. Thummar, Cairn Energy; R. Singhal, H.A. Rosland, Halliburton; S. Tracy, Cairn Energy

1630

143730

Transforming Operations with Real Time Production Optimization and Reservoir Management: Case History Offshore Angola
J. Paulo, D.A. Taylor, O. Isichei, M. King, Chevron; G. Singh, Halliburton

1700

144327

Automated Pressure Transient Analysis with Smart Technology
H.R. Rees, J. Foot, R. Heddle, BP

1400—1730

Waterway 5-8

Real Time Scada Enterprise Scalability

Session Chairpersons: Mark Crawford, ExxonMobil; Jake Booth, Booth Consulting

As fields expand and technology improves, more data from instrumentation to production is growing almost exponentially. This session will discuss how to plan, implement, execute and adapt these systems to your growing operations.

1400

143900

Gulf of Thailand Information Super Highway: A Business Case on the Foundation nof Integrated Operations
C. Senivongse, N. Lecksiwilai, T. Kiatrabile, A. Mehrabian, PTT Exploration and Production

1430

143765

The Quest for Drilling Optimization Improvement by Using Business Intelligence Methods
I.J. Thomson, D.J. Vulgamore, Baker Hughes

1500

144053

Applying Real Time Well Performance Monitoring to a Mature Asset in Gabon: Case Study, Operational Feedback and Lessons Learned for Upcoming Deployments
G. Gibert, M. Simba-Ngabi; J. Lestage, Total

1600

144265

Fast Track Well Surveillance and Application Integration Ready for First Oil: The Frade Story
D.A. Honeycutt, Chevron; S. Kumar, J.R. Chacon-Fonseca, N. Perezo, Honeywell

1630

143658

Secure Low-Cost, High-Volume Data Transmission of Wellsite Data to Remote Surveillance Centers
A. Sann, Baker Hughes

1700

144413

Taking Vital Signs for Remote Monitoring Systems
M. Mikulis, E.A. Meldrum, Baker Hughes

1400—1730

Montgomery

And Now for Something Completely Different

Session Chairpersons: Mark Lochmann, Halliburton; Cynthia A. Reece, ExxonMobil Technical Computing Company

Over the last 25 years, significant changes have been made in the way we explore, develop and produce our upstream assets. This session will take a "Digital Energy look ahead" presenting ideas about how we might work in the future given the challenges of interoperability, increasingly complex decision making in support of operational excellence and optimization, multi disciplinary workflows and talent retention.

1400

143846

Using RESQML for Shared Earth Model Data Exchanges Between Commercial Modelling Applications and In-House Developments, Demonstrated on Actual Subsurface Data
F. Morandini, B. Michel, P. Verney, Total; J. Rainaud, IFP Energies; L. Deny,  J. Dulac, Paradigm; T. Fitzpatrick, Schlumberger; R. Eastick, Computer Modelling Group; L.M. Towery, BP

1430

143908

Leveraging a Technical Domain Taxonomy to Enhance Collaboration, Knowledge Sharing and Operational Support
P.B. Perry, W.V. Wise, D. ONeill, M. Jensen, Baker Hughes

1500

144240

Improved Basin Analog Approach to Characterizing Frontier Basins for Unconventional Gas Resource Potential
K. Cheng, W. Wu, S.A. Holditch, W. Ayers, D. McVay, Texas A&M University

1600

143838

Mechatronics Technology in Drilling Operations Used to Enhance Safety
A. Karnugroho, S. Nas, J.S. Toralde, Weatherford; T. Prajogo, Swiss German University

1630

143600

Workflows and Methods to Optimize the Well Construction Through a Collaborative Environment
H.Z. Raja, G. Carpenter, D.S. Oliver, Halliburton

1700

143797

Getting Software Risk Mitigation Right from the Start
N. Fesas, D.F. Shafer, Athens Group

0900—1000

Waterway 1-4

Keynote Session: Securing the Connected Enterprise

Moderator: Philippe Flichy, IO hub

This keynote session will discuss enterprise security.

Keynote Speaker:
Don Moore, VP and CIO, Occidental Petroleum
Kenneth Van Meter, Principal, Energy & Cyber Services, Lockheed Martin

1030—1230

Waterway 1-4

Security

Moderator: Keith Killian, ExxonMobil

Securing the connected enterprise in light of new advanced cyber threats.

Panelists:
Don Moore, VP and CIO, Occidental Petroleum
Peter Zornio, Chief Strategic Officer, Emerson
Johan Krebbers, VP Architecture, Shell
Peter Breunig, CTO, Chevron