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Agenda 2023
DAY 1: WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 2023
0830 - 0930 REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1010 RESERVED PRESENTATION
1010 - 1035 ENGINEERING MICROSERVICE-BASED REAL-TIME DRILLING OPTIMIZATION

- Practical methodology for “desired” drilling parameters as opposed to traditional optimized parameters
- Fast microservices approach – moving away from theoretical optimal closed-form solution-based model
- Cloud-based and openshift solution in real-time for saving time and reducing cost in drilling operations
Robello Samuel
Halliburton
Halliburton
1035 - 1040 Q&A SESSION ON TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS IN DRILLING OPERATIONS
1040 - 1100 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1100 - 1130 PANEL DISCUSSION ON SMART DRILLING USA
1130 - 1155 LEADING PEOPLE THROUGH DIGITALTRANSFORMATION

- Starting with being a learning leader with humility and curiosity
- Emphasizing long-term thinking, empathy, and upskilling
Ben Randell
Chevron
Chevron
1155 - 1200 Q&A SESSION ON DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION FOR DRILLING & COMPLETIONS
1200 - 1330 NETWORKING LUNCH & VISIT THE SMART DRILLING USA EXHIBITION
1335 - 1400 PERFORMANCE RISKS, LIMITERS, AND DYSFUNCTIONS – INTERPRETATIONS, RELATIONSHIPS, AND CONTRIBUTIONS

- Foundations in data analytics and contributions to drilling automation
- Deployment of fast learning principles to accelerate drilling cost reductions
Graham Mensa-Wilmot
XCIDrill
XCIDrill
1400 - 1405 Q&A SESSION ON STRATEGIES FOR OPTIMIZING DRILLING COSTS
1405 - 1430 CRUISE CONTROL FOR DRILLING MUD: OPTIMIZATION VIA DIGITALIZATION

- Auto Dilution Module: ascertaining the minimum dilution for fluids by using solids removal devices
- Leveraging data to automate dilution in tandem with solids removal to reduce dilution use volumetrically
- Discussion on Historical vs. New mud data collection tactics, digitization and sharing, fidelity and reliability
Michael Joling
Schlumberger
Schlumberger
1430 - 1435 Q&A SESSION ON UTILIZING DIGITAL TOOLS FOR DRILLING FLUID CONDITIONING
1440 - 1510 AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1515 - 1540 UNDERSTANDING BARRIER PHILOSOPHY WHEN USING MANAGED PRESSURE DRILLING

- Looking at the fundamental differences between MPD, Underbalanced Drilling (or UBD), and Well Control operations
- Discussion on the impact of MPD on the Primary Well Barrier Envelope, equipment selection and drilling parameters
- Field case studies and examples, and IADC free planning tool for unconventional well drilling techniques guidance
Martyn Parker
Pruitt
Pruitt
1540 - 1545 Q&A SESSION ON BASICS OF MPD, UTILIZATION, AND LIMITATIONS IN DRILLING OPERATIONS
1545 - 1600 CLOSING REMARKS
1600 - 1700 NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
DAY 2: THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2023
0900 - 0930 MORNING REFRESHMENTS
0930 - 0940 OPENING ADDRESS
0940 - 1005 DIGITAL SYSTEM FOR PREVENTING COMPLICATIONS WHILE DRILLING IN OFFSHORE & ONSHORE

- Data from geological and technological research stations for processing and preventing complications
- Selecting information for mud losses, sticking due to poor-quality cleaning, and gas-oil-water occurrences
- Recognizing anomalous parameters with a special algorithm by utilizing machine learning methods
- Obtaining accurate and timely information about the well construction for trouble-free well drilling
Nikolai Eremin
Northern Arctic Federal University
Northern Arctic Federal University
1005 - 1010 Q&A SESSION ON SYSTEMS TO REDUCE NON-PRODUCTIVE TIME FOR WELL DRILLING
1010 - 1035 HOW FOAMS CAN HELP IN DRILLING OPERATIONS IN HARSH ENVIRONMENTS

- Foam has been applied in scenarios of modern drilling practice, including deep and horizontal wells
- Looking at rheological aspects of foam, making it possible to overcome harsh drilling environments
- Fundamentals, modeling and simulation efforts, lab experiments, and field-tests from research activities
Seung Kam
Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University
1035 - 1040 Q&A SESSION ON THE BENEFITS OF UTILIZING FOAM IN DRILLING AND COMPLETIONS OPERATIONS
1040 - 1100 MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
1100 - 1125 NOVEL 3D PRINTING TECHNIQUE FOR DRILLING APPLICATIONS

- Overview of the benefits of Directed Energy Deposition (DED) technology for manufacturing
- Applications to build, repair, and enhance components through novel materials and technology
- Use of in-situ monitoring and control for automated process QC for better products and results
Melanie Lang
FormAlloy
FormAlloy
1125 - 1130 Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGIES FOR UPSTREAM SECTOR
1130 - 1155 PROVIDING COST-EFFECTIVE LIQUID-SOLIDS FILTRATION SOLUTIONS IN THE MARKET

- Delivering up to 176% more surface area than conventional cylindrical filters in a given vessel diameter
- Lower clean pressure drop, increased dirt holding capacity and longer filter life, which means fewer changeouts
- A smaller vessel can be used to achieve the same flow rate, resulting in reduced capital equipment cost
Rick Cannon
Clearflow Solutions
Clearflow Solutions
1155 - 1200 Q&A SESSION ON TECHNOLOGY TO REPLACE CONVENTIONAL CYLINDRICAL FILTRATION SYSTEMS
1200 - 1215 FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW
1215 - 1330 NETWORKING LUNCH
Quick Proposal
Key topics for 2023:
- Making economic assessments for new oil and gas drilling projects
Understand the economic fundamentals and key business indicators for drilling and completions projects in the Permian Basin. - Evaluating strategies across completions stages for completions optimization
Explore the latest advances in completions optimization and the tools available to improve on efficiencies and operations. - Reducing costs and achieving efficiencies with drilling automation and digitalization
Assess how new drilling techniques are cost-effective and minimize operational and financial risks by adopting the right techniques for the area. - Emerging opportunities and technical know-how in efficiently drilling longer laterals
Avoid the pitfalls and learn from experts about new developments in drilling specifically for operators in the region. - Latest strategies and data analytics for the advancement of well completions
Be the first to hear about best completions practices for efficient and reliable operations while ensuring optimization. - End-user operator case studies and developing a successful program
Gain insights from leading drilling and completions experts and implement strategies that others in the industry are using to ensure optimized projects.
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