SPE Virtual Workshop: Joint Industry Solutions Series - Reducing Rig Site Manning via Remote Operations and Automation 16 - 18 Nov 2020 | 14 Dec 2020 Virtual Workshop [MYT; UTC + 8]

Agenda | All times Malaysia Time (UTC+8)

Monday, November 16

13:00 - 13:10
13:10 - 13:20
Keynote Address

Speaker(s):

Chen Kah Seong
Vice President
Centre of Excellence Development and Production
Upstream Business
PETRONAS

13:20 - 14:30
Session 1: Operators’ Experience to Reduce Rig Site Manning through Remote Operations and Automation
Session Chairpersons Intan Azian Abd. Aziz, PETRONAS; Hazlan Abdul Hakim, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd

This session will invite operators to share their real-world experience in reducing rig site manning via remote operations and automation. The speakers will discuss how the concept was developed, the risks assessment process, the preparation works, and the challenges they encountered when implementing the remote operations activities. The session will explore the benefits from implementing these remote operations or automation approaches. The case studies will also address key areas related to risk management, infrastructure such as connectivity and latency, data management, and operational limitations, and regulatory and governance issues. The expectation is to encourage more learnings and best practices to better navigate the processes of reducing rig site manning via remote operations and automation, as a new normal, to create value.

Discussion Leaders:

  • Excellent Remote Operations Support to Assure Wellsite Operations Despite Logistic Challenges, Agung Subagio, PT PERTAMINA
  • Embracing New Norms: When Remote Operation Becomes Essential for PETRONAS Subsea Wells Plug and Abandonment (P&A) Operation, M Azlan Tumiran, PETRONAS
14:30 - 15:00
15:00 - 16:30
Session 2: Connectivity Enablers
Session Chairpersons Amanda Studebaker, Baker Hughes; Nurfitrah Mat Noh, Schlumberger

As the industry continues gaining interest in automating rig activities and/or performing more tasks from remote locations, technologies are gaining more attention and importance to enable network protection, data security, fast processing, fast connection speeds, and effective communication channels. These are now seen as part of a crucial foundation for the success of automation and remote operations. This session will discuss both, the infrastructure for rig connectivity and novel hardware or software solutions, and their interoperability to enhance communication between machines, rig site operators, and remote personnel.

Discussion Leaders:

  • Digital Transformation for the Connected Workers, Roberto Galbiati, RealWear; David Turner, Resource2 Energy
  • Augmented Reality Solution for Remote Operations, David Chapman, Tienovix
  • Edge Device for Drilling Fluids Data Transmission, Mario Bougeetta, Schlumberger
16:30 - 17:00

Tuesday, November 17

13:00 - 14:30
Session 3: Remote Operation and Automation – Drilling (Part 1)
Session Chairpersons Razien Ali, Halliburton; Rafi Saad, Halliburton

The session will explore automation solutions that enable autonomous operations in the region and other parts of the world. These solutions will be readily available for integration, and to address value creation and the complexity of their adoption. This session will share technological advancements in the world of drilling automation and remote operations, where discussions around key learnings and challenges from early adopters will be the highlight of the session. Key areas to be discussed are:

  • Solutions developed based on industry-wide needs and challenges
  • Transforming the way we work to make a quantum leap in productivity
  • Apply digitalisation to seamlessly connect drilling, subsurface, and production with benefits of achieving balance in the people, process, technology triad
  • Reducing labour and capital investment through automation and self-learning processes

Discussion Leaders:

  • Integrated Remote Operations, Machine Learning, and Drilling Automation at the Edge, Kok Keng Hung, Halliburton

  • Journey Towards Remote Drilling Operations, Nahum Ronquillo, National Oilwell Varco

  • Implementation of Digital and Automation Technologies to Enable a Step Change in Operational Efficiencies Onsite and Remote, Rodrigo Gallo, Schlumberger

  • The Well Construction Digital Twin and its Application to Increase Remote Operations and Automation, Riddhi Tody and Mohd Ilhan Akbar, Halliburton (ePoster)

14:30 - 15:00
15:00 - 16:30
Session 4: Remote Operation and Automation – Drilling (Part 2)
Session Chairpersons Razien Ali, Halliburton; Rafi Saad, Halliburton

The session will explore automation solutions that enable autonomous operations in the region and other parts of the world. These solutions will be readily available for integration, and to address value creation and the complexity of their adoption. This session will share technological advancements in the world of drilling automation and remote operations, where discussions around key learnings and challenges from early adopters will be the highlight of the session. Key areas to be discussed are:

  • Solutions developed based on industry-wide needs and challenges
  • Transforming the way we work to make a quantum leap in productivity
  • Apply digitalisation to seamlessly connect drilling, subsurface, and production with benefits of achieving balance in the people, process, technology triad
  • Reducing labour and capital investment through automation and self-learning processes

Discussion Leaders:

  • A Digital Approach to Well Design, Kazem Kiani Nassab, PTTEP and Rachit Garg, Halliburton

  • i-Trak Drilling Automation Improves Drilling Efficiency and Reduces Downtime, Matthew Forshaw, Baker Hughes

  • How Does 75% Less Sound? Driving Change with DD and MWD Remote Operations, Thomas Collins, Schlumberger

  • The First Transformation of Real-Time Operations (RTOC) to Remote Monitoring Facility during Unprecedented Covid-19 Pandemic, Ts. Mohamad Sukor Zainal Abiddin, EFTECH Drilling Solutions

  • Remote Asset Integrity 4.0, Stephane Niemczyk, INERTIA (ePoster)

16:30 - 17:00

Wednesday, November 18

13:00 - 14:30
Session 5: Remote Operation and Automation – Completions (Part 1)
Session Chairpersons Philip Blakeman, Baker Hughes; Looi Lai Kheng, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd

The session will explore automation solutions that enable autonomous operations in the region and other parts of the world. These solutions will be readily available for integration, and to address value creation and the complexity of their adoption. The session will also discuss challenges faced by completion installations, how technology and automation can address those challenges, and help to remove and/or reduce the complexity of the current utilised methods. The fundamental plan is to explore technology solutions that can be implemented to reduce complexity, and to look at recent case histories of remote operations to better understand best practices in order to leverage meaningful implementation moving forward. The expectation is to identify key areas where completion installations can be simplified, which in turn would open additional opportunities for remote operations with an acceptable risk profile. 

Discussion Leaders:

  • Vero Automated Connection Integrity, Doug Richardson, Weatherford

  • Optimisation of Cementing Operations Through Real-Time Monitoring and Evaluation Combined with Remote Expert Support, Ambuj Johri, Schlumberger

  • Single Trip Completion Enabled by Conformable Sand Control System Combined with the Multi-Tasking Valve, Parvinee Chaemchaeng, Baker Hughes

  • Two-Way Acoustic Telemetry for Completion Installation, Control, and Monitoring, Alan McLauchlan, Halliburton

14:30 - 15:00
15:00 - 16:30
Session 6: Remote Operation and Automation – Completions (Part 2)
Session Chairpersons Philip Blakeman, Baker Hughes; Looi Lai Kheng, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd

The session will explore automation solutions that enable autonomous operations in the region and other parts of the world. These solutions will be readily available for integration, and to address value creation and the complexity of their adoption. The session will also discuss challenges faced by completion installations, how technology and automation can address those challenges, and help to remove and/or reduce the complexity of the current utilised methods. The fundamental plan is to explore technology solutions that can be implemented to reduce complexity, and to look at recent case histories of remote operations to better understand best practices in order to leverage meaningful implementation moving forward. The expectation is to identify key areas where completion installations can be simplified, which in turn would open additional opportunities for remote operations with an acceptable risk profile. 

Discussion Leaders:

  • Efficiency, Autonomy, Reliability: The Promise of Electric Completions. It is 2020 – How Are We Doing?, Stephen Dyer, Schlumberger

  • Automation Implementation of Intelligent Completion Operations for Production or Injection Optimisation, Muru Kerusnan, Baker Hughes

  • World First Remote Monitoring of Gravel Pack Surface Equipment Rig Up on Offshore Rig for Field A; Setting a New Precedent in Industry, Nurfuzaini Abd Karim, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd; Saharul Hashim, Halliburton

16:30 - 17:00

Monday, December 14

13:00 - 13:15
Introduction and Welcome Remarks
Moderator(s) Mohd Abshar Mohd Nor, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd

In the final phase, participants will have the first-hand look at the roadmap, following a thorough value grading process by the programme committee.

13:15 - 13:25
Blueprint Presentation

The blueprint presentation will detail how remote operations and automation can be implemented by the industry, taking end-to-end value creation into consideration.

13:25 - 14:30
Executive Panel Session
Moderator(s) Dennis Lawrence, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd; Zahris Sham Abu Musa, Schlumberger
Speaker(s) Louay Louis Laham, Sapura Energy Bhd; Suresh Sinnappu, Baker Hughes; Zulkarnain Ismail, Petronas

The Executive Panel Session with senior industry leaders will discuss the impact of remote operation and automation, and how business model strategies will need to adapt to the changes. Key areas of focus for the presentation and panel dialogue are:

  • Readiness and complexity of deployment
  • Level of integration
  • End-to-end value creation
  • Buy-in from the leadership team

Speaker(s):

Louay Louis Laham
Vice-President – Drilling Business
Chief Operating Officer – Sapura Drilling
Sapura Energy Bhd

Suresh Sinnappu
Country General Manager
Baker Hughes

Zulkarnain Ismail
Head, Joint Venture Malaysia
PETRONAS

14:30 - 15:30