Day One - Enhanced Oil Recovery Day - Monday 28 May 2012

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08.50
Chairman’s opening remarks
Mr Seyed Mousa Mousavi Mirkalaei at EOR & Heavy Oil World MENA

Mr Seyed Mousa Mousavi Mirkalaei

Mr. Seyed Mousa Mousavi is Research officer and PHD candidate in EOR center of University Teknologi PETRONAS. He has beein working for about 7 years(2002-2009) as a Senior Engineer in Research and Technology (R&T) department of National Iranian Oil...

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IMPROVING EXTRACTION EFFICIENCY

09.00
Opening keynote: Enhanced oil recovery – unlocking the Middle East’s mature giants
Mr Ali Rashid Al Jarwan at EOR & Heavy Oil World MENA

Mr Ali Rashid Al Jarwan

Ali Rashid Al-Jarwan is the Chief Executive Officer of Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company, ADMA-OPCO, since June 2006. ADMA-OPCO is a major producer of Crude Oil and Gas from the offshore areas of Abu Dhabi and operates two major fields Umm Shaif...

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09.20
Keynote: The future of enhanced oil recovery
Val Brock at EOR & Heavy Oil World MENA

Val Brock

As the Manager IOR/EOR, Val Brock leads Shell’s global research and innovation organization for enhanced and improved recovery methods. He joined Shell in 1983 from the University of Texas (BSME and MBA), and following reservoir engineering...

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  • Examining the affects of accelerated oil demand for 2012 onwards
  • Enhancing recovery rates of the mature giants
  • Allowing NOCs and IOCs to achieve production targets
  • The drive for ultimate oil recovery
  • The role of innovative technology
     

09.50
The economics of ultimate oil recovery
Mr Ashanendu Mandal at EOR & Heavy Oil World MENA

Mr Ashanendu Mandal

Ashanendu Mandal is a post-graduate in Chemical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. He has done his B. Sc (Chemistry) & B. Tech (Chemical Engineering) from University of Calcutta. He has also acquired an MBA degree in Finance ...

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  • Analysing the cost of differing techniques and levels of involvement
  • Exploiting geographical location to find the most cost efficient solution
  • Impact of oil prices to develop a fixed EOR strategy
  • Working alongside niche EOR specialists
  • Striking the right balance between exploration and EOR

CO2-EOR RECOVERY METHODS

10.20
The global vision of CO2-EOR
Mr David Robinson at EOR & Heavy Oil World MENA

Mr David Robinson

David Robinson specializes in the formulation of sustainable public policy and corporate strategy in the energy sector. He has advised clients globally on energy sector restructuring over the past 25 years. The focus of his current work is on...

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  • Is CO2-EOR the future of gas injection?
  • Discover the most efficient techniques for CCS
  • The long term impact of depleted oil fields as storage for CO2
  • The role of government incentives in encouraging CO2 EOR in the Middle East
  • CO2 surface Facilities - Injection, Production, Separation
  • What could limit the rapid adoption of technologies?

10.50
Morning refreshments and speed networking
11.20
Transition from CO2-EOR to CO2-EOR/CO2-Storage
Mr Majid Nasehi at EOR & Heavy Oil World MENA

Mr Majid Nasehi

Majid Nasehi is currently the Director of research and project management for IPAC-CO2 Research Institute. For the past two years he has been involved with the development of the North America’s first set of standards for the geologic storage of...

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  • Achieving secure geological storage
  • Developing specific monitoring techniques and technologies
  • Monitoring fluid-dynamics, rock mechanics, geo-chemistry and temperature
  • Regulatory framework needed to ensure project success

11.50
CO2 - EOR experience in ADCO portfolio
Mohammed Zubair Kalam at EOR & Heavy Oil World MENA

Mohammed Zubair Kalam

Zubair Kalam completed his BSc Hons and PhD from Manchester University and has 25 years experience with the petroleum industry. After post-doctoral research at Oxford University, he joined BP Research Center at UK as a Reservoir Engineer. At BP, he...

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12.20
Quantifying the potential for CO2-EOR in the Middle East
Mr Seyed Mousa Mousavi Mirkalaei at EOR & Heavy Oil World MENA

Mr Seyed Mousa Mousavi Mirkalaei

Mr. Seyed Mousa Mousavi is Research officer and PHD candidate in EOR center of University Teknologi PETRONAS. He has beein working for about 7 years(2002-2009) as a Senior Engineer in Research and Technology (R&T) department of National Iranian Oil...

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Mr Othman Zarzour at EOR & Heavy Oil World MENA

Mr Othman Zarzour

As the Manager of the Project Development Department in Masdar Carbon, Othman is responsible for the development and execution of projects, investments, and technology development in the field of Clean Fossil Fuels. Prior to joining Masdar, Othman...

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Mr David Robinson at EOR & Heavy Oil World MENA

Mr David Robinson

David Robinson specializes in the formulation of sustainable public policy and corporate strategy in the energy sector. He has advised clients globally on energy sector restructuring over the past 25 years. The focus of his current work is on...

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Mr Majid Nasehi at EOR & Heavy Oil World MENA

Mr Majid Nasehi

Majid Nasehi is currently the Director of research and project management for IPAC-CO2 Research Institute. For the past two years he has been involved with the development of the North America’s first set of standards for the geologic storage of...

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Dr Mohamed Sassi at EOR & Heavy Oil World MENA

Dr Mohamed Sassi

Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Masdar Institute since April 2010, Doctor Sassi obtained his BS (1985) from The University of Rochester, New York and his MS (1987) and PhD (1990) from The University of California, Berkeley all in mechanical...

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  • The role of government regulations and incentives in successful CO2-EOR implementation
  • What impact will the development of a carbon market have on project economics?
  • Bridging the gap between pilots, demonstration and commercial deployment
  • Quantifying storage capacity in UAE reservoirs and the potential for EOR utilisation

12.50
Networking lunch
13.50
CO2-WAG Injection
Mr Seyed Mousa Mousavi Mirkalaei at EOR & Heavy Oil World MENA

Mr Seyed Mousa Mousavi Mirkalaei

Mr. Seyed Mousa Mousavi is Research officer and PHD candidate in EOR center of University Teknologi PETRONAS. He has beein working for about 7 years(2002-2009) as a Senior Engineer in Research and Technology (R&T) department of National Iranian Oil...

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  • Increasing demand for R&D to reach Ultimate Oil Recovery
  • Low saline injection, electrical heating, nanotechnology, electromagnetic – technologies for the future
  • Evolving well stimulation technologies

 

INNOVATIVE EOR & TECHNIQUES & TECHNOLOGIES

14.10
Produced Water Recovery in EOR
Mr Jeroen Boom at EOR & Heavy Oil World MENA

Mr Jeroen Boom

Jeroen Boom is 44 years old and holds a degree in chemical engineering from Twente University in The Netherlands. After his study he continued with research works resulting in a PhD degree in membrane technology. After a one year post-doc position...

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  • Produced Water Characteristics
  • Produced water treatment objectives in EOR
  • Main treatments line and technologies: Oil separation, membranes, Thermal systems
  • New technologies

14.40
Keynote: Maximising global oil reserves with EOR
Janos Szelenyi at EOR & Heavy Oil World MENA

  • 30 Years of EOR experience
  • Securing sustainable oil recovery in central Europe
  • Trialed and tested EOR techniques
  • Case study: water brine profile control combined with CO2 Flooding

15.00
Thermal Technologies for Enhanced Oil Recovery & Flow Assurance Needs
Mr. Anil Lotlikar at EOR & Heavy Oil World MENA

  • Case Study: Flow Assurance – Waxy Oil Offshore, Maari Oil field, New Zealand
  • Raises the temperature of oil to reduce its viscosity and solution for wax/paraffin & hydrate prevention in production tube
  • Optimizing the system design of downhole heaters based on specific well characteristics
  • Understanding well modeling calculations used to determine thermal requirements conditions
  • Challenges of Engineering and Installation 


 

15.20
Refreshments and networking
15.50
Solar Steam Generators for thermal Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR)
Mr Rod MacGregor at EOR & Heavy Oil World MENA

Mr Rod MacGregor

Rod is a global chief executive officer and serial entrepreneur with twenty years of experience operating companies in China, Europe and the USA. Leading venture capitalists and corporate investors including AT&T, Intel, DaimlerChrysler and...

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  • Producing steam for EOR in gas-constrained locations
  • Solving the unique challenges for solar in GCC oil fields    
  • Integrating solar steam into EOR operations

16.10
Emerging recovery techniques for commercializing mature reserves
Mr Keith Mackie at EOR & Heavy Oil World MENA

Mr Keith Mackie

Keith Mackie was born on September 2, 1966 in Aberdeen, Scotland and is married to Carole. The couple have two children, Scott and Craig. Keith has worked for a number of oil and gas operator and service companies including Chevron, Amerada...

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  • Increasing demand for R&D to reach Ultimate Oil Recovery
  • Low saline injection, electrical heating, nanotechnology, electromagnetic – technologies for the future
  • Evolving well stimulation technologies

16.50
Advances in Microbial EOR technology
Mr Shahab i Ayatollah at EOR & Heavy Oil World MENA

  • The need for increase industry knowledge
  • Low capital and low maintenance
  • Reviewing successful field applications of MEOR
  • When will Microbial EOR become a traditional technology?

17.20
Chairman’s closing remarks
Mr Seyed Mousa Mousavi Mirkalaei at EOR & Heavy Oil World MENA

Mr Seyed Mousa Mousavi Mirkalaei

Mr. Seyed Mousa Mousavi is Research officer and PHD candidate in EOR center of University Teknologi PETRONAS. He has beein working for about 7 years(2002-2009) as a Senior Engineer in Research and Technology (R&T) department of National Iranian Oil...

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