Conference Day One: Tuesday 15th November 2011

08:45 Chairman’s Opening Remarks

John Watters
Regional Well Engineering Manager
BG Group

09:00 The Challenges of HPHT- Reflecting on Global Operators Concerns

• The search for hydrocarbons has pushed the Oil and Gas industry to drill for oil in even harsher environments at high pressures and high temperatures (HPHT)
• These HPHT environments cause a variety of problems throughout the production cycle, from down hole to topsides causing equipment failure and breakdown resulting in lost production time
• This presentation will highlight the technology challenges facing global operators
• A number of potential solutions and collaborative projects will be presented that will enable the industry to operate in harsher environments, and maximise production opportunities

David Liddle
Director Strategic Technology
ITF

9.45 How MPD with Advanced Flow Detection was successfully applied on an eHPHT well in the Norwegian North Sea

• MPD with Advanced Flow Detection used successfully to combat “common” eHPHT challenges (pore pressure determination, kicks and wellbore breathing).
• MPD used in new ways to extend drilling window on eHPHT wells.
• R/U and pre job QA/QC of MPD equipment.
• MPD flowcharts integrated with “normal” HPHT drilling practices.
• Lessons learned.

Sigve Krohn Naesheim
Wells Team Lead
BG Group

11:00 Speed Networking Session

Speed networking will enable you to meet a selection of conference attendees within a short time and ensure an open discussion throughout the conference. Take advantage of this informal networking session to meet with HPHT professionals. Don’t forget to bring your business card!

11:45 Delivering HT performance – review of 2 case studies

• A review of the controls placed on performance
• Discussing the temperature effects on electronics
• Control of high temperature electronics lifespan

Grant Affleck
Business Development Manager
Weatherford

13:30 HPHT Production Tieback Technology

• Development and qualification of an HPHT Tieback Connector
• Performance verification to match premium casing couplings (17k, 350 degF)
• Enabling the conversion to production of HPHT Exploration wells
• Planning HPHT field developments with the option to pre-drill and tie back

Craig Hendrie
Technical Director
Plexus Holdings plc

14:15 Case Study: ENI’s Global Experience in HPHT Wells

These presentations examine varying field characteristics and ENI’s technical approach to each

Onshore:

• Villa Fortuna, North of Milan, Italy. At 6000M and containing high levels of H2S and CO 2
• Wueayd Field, Saudi Arabia: Extensive well testing pre-production

Offshore:

• Kashagan Field, Caspian Sea, Kazakstan. Intelligent completions in HP environments
• Belmonte Field, Offshore Brazil. Subsea well testing in HPHT conditions

15:00 Case Study: GDF Suez’s Tesla and Faraday Wells - What Planning Requirements are Required to Enable Companies to Successfully Drill HPHT Wells?

• Start up: What are the major factors to be taken into account?
• Learning how GDF Suez achieved a record drilling rate of 307 ft per day
• Insights into how Tesla was brought in at £12 million pounds under budget

Max Proctor
UK Drilling Manager HPHT
GDF Suez

16:15 Risking HPHT reservoir quality and trap integrity: What are the numbers?"

• Reservoir quality prediction vs. depth and temperature
• Trap integrity risk vs. over pressure
• An assessment of the drilling safety margins for HPHT Wells

Dr. Paul Nadeau
Department of Petroleum Technology
University of Stavanger.

17:00 Interactive Panel Discussion: What is the Best Approach to Well Architecture/Well Integrity?

• Exploring different approaches and philosophies to well architecture/integrity
• Selecting the most appropriate approach for your well based on the environmental factors
• Developing awareness of the risks- and what you can do to minimise them

18:00 Chairman’s Summary and Drinks Reception hosted by Cabot Speciality Fluids