2011 Global EOR Knowledge Expansion Round Table Workshop (CALL FOR PAPERS)

2011 Global EOR Knowledge Expansion Round Table Workshop "Applied EOR " 14 - 17 March - Muscat, Oman               Venue -  Al Bustan Palace REGISTER NOW !!! Dear Colleague,   We take great pleasure in inviting your participation as a Delegate at the 2011 Global EOR Knowledge Expansion Round Table Workshop 14 - 17 March in Muscat - Oman. 2011 Global EOR Knowledge Expansion Round Table Workshop: The Workshop aims at bringing together experts and researchers in the field of Enhanced Oil Recovery to discuss their research work and development activities. The technical program will cover the latest advancements in all EOR methods; EOR selection criteria;Injecion Methods, surveillance & Reservoir Modelling & Production Challenges and Advancements. This workshop will be a platform for the participants to communicate, network and possibly create opportunities for product commercialization. Why should you attend? This workshop offers the highest potential to advance your field. Update yourself with news and views of recent developments Hear from the leading Oil and Gas professionals from ME, Africa, Asia, Europe & Americas Learn about the latest challenges and technological advancements in the EOR industry Its a unique opportunity for innovation due to the vast melting pot of expertise and interest This workshop is the jumping point for new and interesting conversation. The sessions are designed to make you think. Exclusive Networking opportunity with key decision makers Meet our distinguished executive technical steering committee and expert speaker panel Benchmark your company's progress with industry and regional peers Technical Workshop Committe Chairman H.E Khalifa Bin Mubarak al Hinai Advisor - Ministry of Oil & Gas Oman Co- Chairman Dr. Zaid Al Siyabi, Directorate General of E&P for Oil & Gas -  Ministry of Oil and Gas Oman Operators Mr.Miquel Marqina, General Manager Orinoco Heavy Oil Belt - PDVSA Dr. Mohmmad Ali Emadi- Head of NIOC EOR Research Institute and member of the board - IOC Mr. Steve Kelly, VP Operations Mukhaizna – Occidental Mr.Mohammed Abuhajar, Chairman Zueitina Oil Company - Libya Mr.Mohammed Bunyamin, EOR General Manager – Pertamina EP Mr.Tony Berthelet, EOR Business Unit Manager – Apache Corp Canada Mr.Ali Tirek, Director Production – TPAO Mr.György Palásthy, Chief Technology Officer – MOL Mr.Leopold Lippert, HOD Global Reservoir Management – OMV Austria Dr.Mohammed Samir, General Manager E&P – Sahara Oil and Gas Mr.Cal Coulter, Director New Technology Insitu – Suncor Energy Inc Mr.I Putu Suarsana, EOR Reservoir Manager – Pertamina EP Mr.Ajay Bahuguna, Sr. Reservoir Engineer – ONGC Videsh Mr.H Dubey, R&D General Manager – Oil India Mrs.Laura Soares, Field Development IOR/EOR Coordinator  – Partex Oil and Gas Mr.Joseph Abdev, Reservoir Engineer – OMV   Academics Dr. Sultan Al Maamari, Director Oil and Gas Research Centre – Sultan Qaboos University Dr. S. M. Mousavi Mirkalaei, Research Officer - EOR Centre, Petroleum Engineering & Geoscience Dep - Universiti Teknologi Petronas Technology Providers Mr. Jules Reed, Global Technical Director – Weatherford Labs Mr. Sultan al Ghaithi, Country Manager – Weatherford Oman Mr. Steve Coffee, Business Development Manager – Enerscope Systems Mr. Rick Penney, EOR & Middle East Assets Manager – Schlumberger Mr. Michael Brady, Vice President Enhanced Oil Recovery & Industrial Boilers and Heat recovery Solutions – IST Mr. John O'Donell, VP - GlassPoint Solar Inc Mr. Jan Neuwerf, Chemical EOR Specialist – SGS Mr. Nabeel Ijaz, Operations Manager – SNF Flogger Dr. Harry Chang, President – Chemor Technologies International Mr. Hilal Al Busaidy, CEO Gulf Energy Mr. Yasser Al Barami, CCO Gulf Energy Mr. Manish Mehta – Principle Process Engineer – Mott Mcdonald Company Mr. Rashid Al Masfry – CEO – Marjan Petroleum Mr. Mark Mahoney, Senior Artificial Lift Projects Manager – Lufkin Industries  Programme Highlights : Potential Workshop Topics                          Thermal             CO2 & other gases                   Chemical  Injection Distribution system design impacts with planned steam quality (dead end T's, splitigators, etc). Profile Conformance Heat Loss management - top packer vs. insulated tubing Casing integrity problems (tight spots, buckling) and mitigations Steam Quality impact on heavy oil economics Steam valve considerations in project design Generator Feedwater Water treatment options for Mukhaizna Injection profile measurement and management Out of zone injection monitoring and mitigation Injection profile conformance in multi-zone completions HZ vs. vertical injection    Chemical system (polymer, surfactant-polymer, and ASP) designs and injection. Designing cost-effective system to fit the specific reservoir and fluid properties Selecting a chemical system to maximize the economic return Type of injection facilities Monitoring the quality of injection fluids Surveillance & Reservoir Management  Profile monitoring challenges, survey types, benefits, limitations Pattern Surveillance and Heat Management Inflow determination and management along H-well lateral Artificial Lift surveillance - use of Beam Pump & PCP POC's Examples of Surveillance and Exception Reports Observation well strategy; numbers, location and surveillance survey types/frequency Value and use of 4D seismic Subsurface instrumentation evolution Development of Online Ops Manual and Competency based training program  4D seismic: areal sweep efficiency optimization Pressure monitoring: design and implementation Optimum well spacing Use of PLT in reservoir surveillance Simulation: history matched models for prediction and calibration subject matter Integrated static and dynamic model workflows CO2 injection into naturally fractured reservoirs Heterogeneity and how to address CO2 surveillance tool box Profile monitoring challenges, survey types, benefits, limitations Pattern Surveillance and CO2 efficiency mapping Inflow determination and management along HZ-well in a mature CO2 flood Observation well strategy; numbers, location and surveillance survey types/frequency Case History and lessons learned Most appropriate methods used to monitor field performances Polymer flooding SP and ASP Successes and failures Production CVR system - impact on recovery and economics Heat recovery & dissipation needs and designs Dehydrations options - tanks vs. vessels Artificial Lift progression during project maturity Development of high volume All Metal PCP's Use of HT ESP's Beam Pump designs (plunger lengths, fit, cage designs, metallurgy, etc.) Use of continuous rod and insert pump designs Design of fit-for-purpose well servicing rigs Asphaltene prediction and mitigation ESP Artificial Lift design for CO2 A/L alternatives for CO2 wells Well control for CO2 breakthrough wells WAG cycle optimization Production facility design and maintenance New information and research results New techniques and technologies developed New chemicals New methods for designing chemical systems New information and new discoveries High temperature polymers, low adsorption More effective surfactants Cost-effective methods to treat produced fluids for more information please Contact us at info@knowledgexpansion.com or visit our website at  www.knowledgexpansion.com