Monday, November 02

10:00 - 11:30

Opening Panel Session: The Industry's competitiveness - How can we secure the Norwegian Shelf for the future?

Moderator(s) Mark Lewis, Wintershall Dea

Speaker(s) Jarand Rystad, Rystad Energy; Jez Averty, Equinor; Steinar Meland, Neptune Energy

12:00 - 13:30

Session Chairpersons Thorbjorn Kaland - Western Norway University of Applied Science

This drilling session covers new technology and methodology concerning geosteering with green BHA, deep azimutal EM, designs that extend well life, improvement to barrier verification, and non-newtonian fluid flow measurement in open venturi channels. The variety of subjects provides an interesting update on different aspects of advanced drilling of challenging wells.

Time	Paper #	Presentation
1200-1230	200749	Well Design Changes Extend Well Life in Subsiding Overburden at Valhall From 7 to 24 Years T.G. Kristiansen, Aker BP
1230-1300	200722	Logging and Geosteering with a Green BHA - Radioisotope-free LWD Formation Evaluation Including Deep Azimuthal EM and High-resolution Imaging in OBM M. Horstmann, C. Shrivastava, J. Denichou, Schlumberger; G. Halset, M. Firinu, F. Colombo, Vår Energi; S. Sarkar, M.H. Baig, S. Nyboe, K. Sikdar, Schlumberger
1300-1330	200741	Non-Newtonian Fluid Flow Measurement in Open Venturi Channel Using Shallow Neural Network Time Series and Non-contact Level Measurement Radar Sensors N.S. Noori, T.I. Waag, NORCE; H. Viumdal, R. Sharma, M.H. Jondahl, A. Jinasena, University of South-Eastern Norway (USN)

12:00 - 13:30

02T Reservoir I

Session Chairpersons Saeed Fallah Bolandtaba - Wintershall Dea

This session focuses on the technologies and methods for improving recovery. The design and use of the inflow control devices on a thin oil rim reservoir in Alvheim field will be presented, which will allow us to evaluate how water alternating gas (WAG) method on an offshore reservoir with undersaturated oil can enhance the production. Lastly, the application of autonomous control devices for shutting off the gas and water production will be presented. This will be an exciting session that will enlighten you with new knowledge and inspire you!

Time	Paper #	Presentation
1200-1230	200719	Attic Oil Recovery in the Alvheim Field K. Langaas, O. Urazovskaya, N. Gueze, E. Jeurissen, Aker BP ASA
1230-1300	200727	Simulation Study for Field Implementation of WAG as Initial Drainage Strategy A. Larsen, Perecon AS; T. Forland, Aker Energy; E. Oian, D. Jarlsby, Perecon AS
1300-1330	200717	Topside Distributed Acoustic Sensing of Subsea Wells A. Ellmauthaler, Halliburton; B. Seabrook, ExxonMobil; J.L. Maida, G. Wilson, J. Bush, Halliburton; J. Dupree, M. Uribe, TechnipFMC
Alternate	200723	Lithofacies Classification and Distribution for Heterogeneous Channelized System Based on Neural Network Process: Case Study from Middle East Carbonate Reservoir A.J. Al-Ali, K.D. Stephen, A. Shams, Heriot-Watt University

14:00 - 15:30

03T Optimising Operations Efficiency

Session Chairpersons Nils Andre Aarseth - Aker BP, Alexander Shadchnev - Schlumberger

The age of AI heavily relies on constantly producing and improving algorithms to drive automation, optimisation and decision making. There are hundreds of wells to be safely plugged and abandoned in the coming years. A practical and innovative experience from the Gyda Field P&A campaign will be our first presentation. The session will also see presentations with a focus on new algorithms developments and practical applications of new tools to optimise planning and operations efficiency.

Time	Paper #	Presentation
1400-1430	200755	Innovative One Trip System Helps Qualifying Creeping Shale as Permanent Barrier for Plug and Abandonment of Wells on the Gyda Field T.A. Stokkeland, Archer; E. Malde, P.O. Staveland, Y. Frøyland, S.J. Dybvik, J. Jacobsen, T.K. Vatn, Repsol; S. Opedal, Archer
1430-1500	200720	A Structured Approach of Reliability Demonstration Test in the Development of Electromechanical Remotely Operated Downhole Control Device for Increased Operations Efficiency J. Chakkungal, M.J. Christie, P. Shrivastava, Halliburton
1500-1530	200754	A Fast Algorithm for Integrated Asset Modeling P.R. Cunningham, J.F. McCann, Serafim Ltd; M. Bouhdaid, Royal Dutch / Shell Group
Alternate	200745	Driving Operations Efficiency Through Right Skilling and Remote Operations A. Khan, I.B. Hamre, A. Nabili, Baker Hughes

14:00 - 15:30

04T Drilling and Well II

Session Chairpersons Oystein Arild - University of Stavanger

This session will cover perspectives on autonomous drilling by learning from other industries, advances in automation of the drilling fluid process, cement systems designed for long lifetimes, data analysis of non-productive time and reflections on industry-academia collaboration. Authors have been selected from a range of academics, small and large companies, which will open for great discussions.

Time	Paper #	Presentation
1400-1430	200738	Autoviscosity - A Vital Step Towards Automation of the Drilling Fluid Process on Drilling Rigs K. Bjørkevoll, M. Aghito, B. Lund, SINTEF; B. Blom-Jensen, G. Torpe, National Oilwell Varco; J. Brevik, Equinor; A. Fjogstad, Baker Hughes
1430-1500	200732	A Drilling Company's Perspective on Non Productive Time (NPT) Due to Well Stability Issues N. Krygier, A.O. Solarin, Maersk Drilling; I. Orozova-Bekkevold, Technical University of Denmark
1500-1530	200724	How to Develop and Improve Industry - Academia Relations T. Kaland, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences
Alternate	200753	Effect of Long-term Aging in Carbonated Brine on Mechanical Properties of a Novel Cement System with an Expandable Agent J. Todorovic, N. Van der Tuuk Opedal, B. Werner, SINTEF Industry; J.A. Clausen, A. Jæger Sweetman Kvassnes, ReStone AS

Tuesday, November 03

08:00 - 09:00

Young Professional's Networking Breakfast

Moderator(s) Steinar Midthun Kolstø, Wintershall Dea

Speaker(s) Kaja Kloecker, Conocophillips; Tone Hetland Hansen, Spirit Energy; Petter Øydegard, Repsol; Morten Mjaaseth Meldahl; Equinor; Karoline Skjærpe, Wintershall Dea

Young Professional Networking Breakfast

Discover New Career Opportunities at the SPE Norway Subsurface Conference

As part of the Future Leadership Programme, this conference will host a dedicated forum for students and Young Professionals* to engage and expand their networks with peers from across the world.

Attendees will meet with like-minded professionals and learn about the latest advancements that will impact their careers.

Young professional inspirational leaders will share insights, learnings and failures from the early stages of their careers, with plenty of opportunity for attendees to ask questions.

This is a unique opportunity for any students or Young Professionals that want the chance to grow their career and make the right connections that will propel their career forward.

Entry is open to all students and Young Professionals registered to attend the main conference.

Register Today and Become Part of the Global E&P Community

What to Expect

Networking

Career Development

Inspirational Speakers

Technical Insight

Programme Committee

The Future Leadership Programme has been developed for the industry, by the industry

Stig Andre Aase
Equinor

Bisan El-fseis
Wintershall DEA

Theodor Lien
AkerBP

Hans Christian Bertelsen Tengesdal
Equinor

Elena Vasyutkina
Wintershall DEA

Sponsor

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*To qualify as a Young Professional you should be a Professional SPE Member under the age of 36

The Student and Young Professionals Networking Breakfast is a dedicated event for students and young professionals under 35 years of age that forms a key part of the annual SPE Norway Subsurface Conference. Entry is open to all students and young professionals registered to attend the main conference. A young inspirational leader from the industry will share their learnings and insights from the early stages of their career and there will be an opportunity for attendees to network among their peers.

Moderator:

Steinar Midthun Kolstø
Asset Manager for Brage
Wintershall Dea Norge

Speaker(s):

Kaja Kloecker, Conocophillips; Tone Hetland Hansen, Spirit Energy; Petter Øydegard, Repsol; Morten Mjaaseth Meldahl; Equinor; Karoline Skjærpe, Wintershall Dea

Meet the Speakers

Tone, Petter, Kaja and Morten are part of The Big Picture, a project initiated by the Norwegian Oil and Gas Association. Through this project young professionals from the industry are contributing to a more reflected and nuanced debate about the challenges our country and industry are facing with regards to future oil and gas production.

To solve the climate challenges and at the same time meet the world’s energy demand, we need to ask some difficult questions. We believe that the oil and gas industry can and should be a part of the solution. To find the answers to the world's climate and energy challenges we are convinced we need to see the big picture

Karoline Skjærpe
Wintershall Dea

Karoline graduated from the University of Bergen with a master’s degree in Petroleum Geology in 2017. During her student years she held several summer internships at Statoil (now Equinor). In 2018 she joined the graduate programme SPEAD in Wintershall Norge with international postings in both Kassel, Germany and Rijswijk, The Netherlands. Since January 2020 she has been working in Wintershall Dea Norge as a Reservoir Geologist in the subsurface group in the office in Stavanger

10:00 - 11:30

05T Reservoir II

Session Chairpersons Alexander Shadchnev - Schlumberger

The session will focus on technology advancements that improve efficiency in tools design, field P&A operations and field operations optimisation. The authors will share their deep research on the subjects, findings and practical experience.

Time	Paper #	Presentation
1000-1030	200735	Implementation of Ensemble-based Reservoir Modelling on the Ærfugl Field Ø. Tveteraas, G. Vey, A. Hjellbakk, Aker BP ASA; K. Wojnar, Resoptima AS
1030-1100	200737	A Novel Approach to Well Inflow Modelling Using Computational Fluid Dynamics for Balder and Ringhorne Fields H. Samosir, T. Hansen, Vår Energi; L. Djayapertapa, M.T. Byrne, Lloyd's Register
1100-1130	200759	When Can a Stock-tank Oil be a Condensate? K.K. Meisingset, A. Cely, C. Bergo, T. Yang, Equinor
Alternate	200729	Screening of Nanoparticles with Considering the Pore Structure and Initial Oil Connectivity Effects M. Omran, S. Akarri, A. Bila, O. Torsæter, The Norwegian University of Science and Technology – NTNU
Alternate	200763	Hierarchical Characterization and Modelling of Deep-water Slope Channel Reservoirs K. Soni, Petroleum Affairs Division, Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Ireland; T. Manzocchi, P. Haughton, M. Carneiro, iCRAG, School of Earth Sciences, University College Dublin

10:00 - 11:30

06T Digitalisation

Session Chairpersons Jan-Erik Nordtvedt - Epsis, Erlend H Vefring - NORCE

Digital technologies like digital twins, big data, machine learning, automation and cloud computing enable improved work processes and value creation. Application of digital technologies to several field cases will be presented. This session will give insight into a digital transformation process for the Brage field, how to extract information from unstructured data like well reports, and a digital solution for event detection and support of mitigating actions for production from the Valhall field.

Time	Paper #	Presentation
1000-1030	200728	The Digitalization Journey of the Brage Digital Twin P. Kronberger, Wintershall Dea Norge AS; P. Dabrowski, Wintershall Dea GmbH; J. Chacon, Eigen Ltd; P.D. Bangert, Algorithmica Technologies Inc
1030-1100	200750	Search and Contextualization of Unstructured Data: Examples from the Norwegian Continental Shelf S. John, Aker BP; C. Caso, Cognite AS; P. Malec, T. Stray, E. Vollset, Cognite
1100-1130	200726	Application of Machine Learning in Offset Well Planning K. Adlakha, E. Lyngvi, N.M. Larssen, M. Tvedt, Pro Well Plan AS
Alternate	200740	Digital Twins for Well Planning and Bit Dull Grade Prediction M. Gharib Shirangi, E. Furlong, K.S. Sims, Baker Hughes

12:00 - 13:30

07T Drilling and Well III

Session Chairpersons Fredrik Varpe - Equinor

Aging assets and higher depletion levels mean increased challenges in terms of operations, well integrity and drilling operations. In such cases, high quality in planning and execution of well operations are very important. This session will give you insight into an approach in the planning phase, which focuses on the key elements affecting reservoir stress path, and subsequently, how our operational windows change with depletion/time. To manage a narrow window pressure margin sometimes require the use of Managed Pressure Drilling. You will gain insight into how deep reinforcement learning (DRL), machine learning (ML) in combination with a physics-based model can be used in these operations.

Time	Paper #	Presentation
1200-1230	200757	Deep Reinforcement Learning Applied to Managed Pressure Drilling M.L. Arnø, NTNU; J. Godhavn, Equinor; O.M. Aamo, NTNU
1230-1300	200734	Hybrid Approach for Drilling Automation M. Aghito, K. Bjørkevoll, SINTEF
1300-1330	200742	Reservoir Depletion Challenges - A Geomechanics Workflow Focused on Optimizing Late-life Field Development N. Thompson, L. Renli, H. Reitan, Equinor ASA
Alternate	200739	Materials for Well Integrity - Short-term Mechanical Properties of Cement Systems M. Kamali, M. Khalifeh, A. Saasen, University of Stavanger; L.P. Delabroy, Aker BP ASA
Alternate	200751	Drill Bit Design Helps Mitigate Consequences of Well Collision T. Verås, A. Jacobsen, Halliburton; R. Bacon, T.H. Årvik, Aker BP ASA

12:00 - 13:30

08T Reservoir III

Session Chairpersons Nils Andre Aarseth - Aker BP, Alexander Shadchnev - Schlumberger

In this session you will learn how introducing a high-frequency azimuthal sonic LWD tool helps improve compressional velocity processing in formations with harsh logging conditions. A case study on how the error of rock physics modelling is reduced for 4D seismic by machine learning will also be presented. A paper on optimising the well placement from machine learning methods will also be shared.

Time	Paper #	Presentation
1200-1230	200761	Accounting for Model Errors of Rock Physics Models in 4D Seismic History Matching Problems: A Perspective of Machine Learning X. Luo, R. Lorentzen, T. Bhakta, NORCE
1230-1300	200743	Optimizing Well Economic Limits Using Ensemble-based Optimization on Olympus Field Y. Chang, G. Nævdal, R.J. Lorentzen, NORCE
1300-1330	200748	A Revolution in Performance Using a GPU Based Simulator J. Siavoshi, Husky Energy; K. Mukundakrishnan, Stone Ridge Technology
Alternate	200725	High-frequency, Azimuthal, Sonic LWD Tool Helps to Improve Compressional Velocity Processing in Formations with Harsh Logging Conditions: Case Study M.N. Acharya, A. Al-Mershed, Kuwait Oil Company; A. Abdulkarim, Halliburton
Alternate	200752	Optimal Well Placement Using Machine Learning Methods: Multiple Reservoir Scenarios S.M. Mousavi, Tarbiat Modares University; H. Jabbari, University of North Dakota; M. Darab, Iran University of Science and Technology; M. Nourani, Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS); S. Sadeghnejad, Tarbiat Modares University

14:00 - 15:30

09T Production and Well Operations

Session Chairpersons Katinka Dahlberg - FMC Technologies Inc, Tom Rune Koloy - National Oilwell Varco

This session presents research and real field experience on key topics related to production and well operations. The session will discuss Well Failure modelling to improve well safety and production efficiency, review the use of Dynamic Simulation modelling to understand well startup failures and present the learnings gathered from 10 years of field experience with Autonomous Inflow Control Devices (AICDs).

Time	Paper #	Presentation
1400-1430	200744	Development and Practical Application of an Analytical Well Failure Model that Improves Well Safety and Production Efficiency S. Girling, J. McIntosh, Girling McIntosh; P. Lumbye, H. Nielsen, S. Patterson, P. Lutzen, Total E&P Denmark
1430-1500	200746	A Rapid, Simple, Portable Tool to Design and Analyze the Value of Inflow Control Devices (ICD) and Autonomous Inflow Control Devices (AICD) B. Prakasa, G. Corona, C. Allen, Halliburton
1500-1530	200736	Use Dynamic Simulation to Diagnose the Startup Failure of a Long Horizontal Well in the North Sea B. Hu, Kongsberg Digital; A. Olsen, N. Hewitt, Neptune Energy; M.J. Branchflower, Kongsberg Digital