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Preliminary Daily Activities Agenda

Note: While every attempt will be made to adhere to the schedule, the status/availabilities of session topics, discussion leaders and moderators are subject to change. Updated technical agenda information will be posted here as it becomes available.

Monday, 21 April 2008
2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Programme Committee Meeting
3:00 p.m. Hotel Check-in
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. SPE Registration
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Discussion Leaders and Session Managers/Moderators Briefing
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Welcome Reception/Dinner

Tuesday, 22 April 2008
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Session 1: Introduction/Opening/Keynote Address
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Group Photo/Coffee Break
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Session 2: Managing Subsurface Uncertainties (Part 1)

  • Uncertainties in accessible hydrocarbons in place
  • Anticipated range of reserves recovery and production profiles
  • The value of information for reducing sub-surface uncertainties
  • Optimum reservoir recovery and processes for maximising value
  • Appropriate evaluation and planning methods
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Session 3: Managing Subsurface Uncertainties (Part 2)
3:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Coffee Break
3:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

Session 4: Current Factors Affecting Field Development Economics (Part 1)

  • Oil prices & the associated risks
  • Factors affecting cost escalation
  • Resource constraints
  • Obstacles: Drilling long lead time
  • Rig availability
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Group Dinner

Wednesday, 23 April 2008
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Session 5: Current Factors Affecting Field Development Economics (Part 2)
10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Coffee Break
10:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Session 6: Novel Wells for Increased Production Rates, Improved Recovery and Reduced Cost

  • Innovative well design and operating philosophies
  • Fit for purpose completions
  • Difficult formations and current technology
  • Downhole separation
12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Lunch
1:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Session 7: Innovative Facilities Solutions to Reduce Capital and Operating Costs

  • Fixed platform solutions
  • Floating facilities options
  • Subsea well technology
  • Under utilized existing facilities
  • Sharing facilities, sharing cluster development and common infrastructure
  • Intelligent well completions
3:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Coffee Break
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Session 8: Commercial, Economic Understanding, Risk Protection and Value Gain

  • Cost reduction options
  • Incremental economics analysis
  • Evaluation of uncertainty and risk management
  • Options and portfolios
  • Innovative supply chain management
  • Cut-off and hurdle rates
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Group Dinner

Thursday, 24 April 2008
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Session 9: Brief Case Studies and Breakout Sessions (Part 1)

  • Successful completed projects and return thereof
  • Unsuccessful projects and reasons for failure
  • Projects under implementations
  • Conceptualized marginal offshore field
10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Coffee Break
10:45 a.m. – 11:45 p.m. Session 10: Brief Case Studies and Breakout Sessions (Part 2)
11:45 p.m. – 12:15 p.m. Session 11: Summary & Wrap- Up
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Lunch
Afternoon Rest and Recreation/Networking Opportunities/Hotel Check-Out
Evening Dinner on own