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Block 1: Natural Gas: The Energy That Makes a Difference

Papers:

• Application of Technological Advancements in LNG Value Chain.
  Nafez Bseiso, RasGas Company Ltd., Qatar.
• Innovation Redefines the LNG Landscape.
  Hans Kristian Danielsen, Det Norske Veritas, Australia.
• FLNG: Design for High Availability.
  Barend Pek, Shell Projects and Technolgy, Netherlands
• Successful Start Up of QG Mega LNG Trains.
  Abdelkader Haouari, Qatargas, Qatar.

Posters:

• The Usage of the Latest Technical Innovations in the First LNG Loading Port of the South Pacific.
  Rafael Segovia, Peru LNG S.R.L., Peru.
  Co-author: Juan Luis Salinas
• New LNG Train of SKIKDA: Investment Opportunities Associated with Key Technologies.
  Abdelaziz Benhamadi, SONATRACH, Algeria.
• Development of CNOOC’s Liquefied Natural Gas Industry Chain.
  Yun Xing, CNOOC Gas & Power Group, China.
• Commissioning and Operating Challenges with Large LNG Trains.
  Fawaz Al-Shammari, RasGas Company Ltd., Qatar. 
  Co-authors: Megat Rithauddeen, Ali Dashti, Abdulla Al Subaey, RasGas Company Ltd., Qatar
• On-Stream Optimisation of LNG Liquefaction Plant.
  Antonio Della Pelle, KBC Advanced Technologies plc.
  Co-author: Yong Eng Loo, KBC Advanced Technologies plc, Singapore.
• Utilization of Dynamic Simulation Studies in Engineering for LNG Plants.
  Moritaka Nakamura, Chiyoda Corporation, Japan.
  Co-authors: Toshiya Momose, Chiyoda Corporation, Japan, Kei Masuda, Chiyoda Advanced Solutions Corporation, Japan.
• Combined Power and Steam Generation and CO2 Capture in LNG Plants: An Approach to Zero Emission LNG.
  Roozbeh Zomorodian, Iran LNG Company, Iran.
• Factors to be Considered for Designing the H₂S Removal Unit in LNG Plant.
  Chem. Eng., MBA. Surya Armansyah, PT Pertamina (Persero), Indonesia.
  Co-author: Nursatyo Argo Argo, PT Pertamina (Persero), Indonesia.

Papers:

• Quantifying Hazards Associated with LNG Release - Vaporization Rate.
  Dr. Velisa Vesovic, Imperial College London, UK.
  Co-author: Dr. Abdu Zubairu, Imperial College London, UK.
• Innovative Technology for LNG Regasification.
  Anup Kumar Roy, ONGC, India. Co-author: Ranjan Kumar, ONGC, India.
• Bilateral Energy Agreements and European Union (EU) Energy Security of Supply.
  Erfan Vafaiefard, IIES - Skema, Iran.
  Co-authors: Ahmad Zarei, University of Tehran, Iran, Hamzeh Zarei, Institute for International Energy Studies (IIES), Iran.
• Kuwait KNPC Mina Al-Ahmadi South Pier LNG Terminal - Development and Implementation.
  Khaled Al Hajeri, Kuwait National Petroleum Company, Kuwait.

Posters:

• Adaptation of the Water Curtain Technique to the Protection of the LNG Storage Tank. Dr. Abderrahmane Benbrik, University of Boumerdes, Algeria.
  Co-authors: Mohamed Salah Khelifi-Touhami, Siham Laouar, Khaled Sahnoune, University of Boumerdes, Algeria.
• Improving Regasification Terminals Efficiency and LNG Storage Efficient with Use of the Latest Technologies in Response to New Challenges.
  Akbar Nazemi, Iranian Petroleum Institution, Iran.
  Co-author: Saeid Mansouri Alghalandis, Iranian Petroleum Institute, Iran.
• Piping Integrity Design for Flare System on Acoustically Induced Vibration and Flow Induced Vibration.
  Hisao Izuchi, Chiyoda Advanced Solutions Corporation, Japan.
  Co-authors: Itsuro Hayashi, Chiyoda Advanced Solutions Corporation, Japan Toshio Mabuchi, Chiyoda Corporation, Japan.
• LNG Storage Tanks Construction Records- Shortening Construction Period.
  Abdolkarim Mohammad Zadeh, Iran LNG Company, Iran.

Papers:

• The Dawn of a New Age - the Development of GTL Products.
  Michael Copson, Shell International Petroleum Company, UK.
  Co-author: James Humfrey, Shell International Petroleum Company, UK.
• Clean Fuels and Water from the Desert.
  Marcel Krause, ORYX GTL, Qatar.
• Pushing Fischer-Tropsch to Higher Yields and Capacities - How to Build Improvement Predictions and Scale-Up on Solid Rocks?
  Jean-Philippe Heraud, IFP Energies Nouvelles, France.
  Co-authors: Angelo Carugati, Eni S.p.A., E&P Division, Italy, Ugo Cornaro, Eni S.p.A., R&M Division, Italy Ann Forret, Jeremy Gazarian, Dr. Lars Fischer, IFP Energies Nouvelles, France.
• Market Fundamentals and Maturing Technology Promise a New Dawn for Gas-to-Liquids.
  Alexander Forbes, Forbes Communications Ltd., UK.

Posters:

• Evolution in GTL Technology.
  Niels Fabricius, Qatar Shell Service Company, Qatar
• Pearl GTL - Achieving a World Class Safety Performance.
  Robert Munster, Qatar Shell, Qatar.
• Improved Asset Availability and Reduced Costs with Proactive Performance Detection.
  Horia Orenstein, SAS Institute, Norway.
  Co-authors: Ali Abdulal, Hamdy Noureldin, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia, Mohammad Kurdi, SAS Institute, UAE.
• GTL - An Ideal Gas Monetisation Option.
  Dragan Djakovic, SASOL New Business Development, South Africa.
  Co-author: Michael Nel, SASOL New Business Development, South Africa.
• GTL Process and Its Catalysts: a Systematic Review.
  Dr. Sakthivel Sundaresan, TCE QSTP - LLC, Qatar.
  Co-authors: N. K. Agnihotra NK, TCE QSTP - LLC, Qatar, Dr. R. Prasanna Venkatesh, Hanyang University, South Korea
• Investigation of different RANS turbulence models in CFD simulation of bubble columns incorporating population balance method for GTL processes.
  Dr. Mohammad Reza Khosravi Nikou, Petroleum University of Technology, Iran.
  Co-authors: Masoud Bahrami, Bayazid Mahmoodi, Petroleum University of Technology, Iran.

Papers:

• Valorization of Natural Gas Stranded Reserves.
  Dr. Stefano Rossini, Eni E&P Division, Italy.
  Co-authors: Alberto Delbianco, Giorgio Ferrario , Mariangiola Mollicone, Eni E&P Division, Italy.
• Liquefaction and Processing Solutions for Stranded Gas.
  Marcus Lang, Linde AG, Engineering Division, Germany.
• Innovation and Technology Creating Optionality Towards Optimisation of Value: from FLNG to GTL.
  Rob Kretzers, Shell Global Solutions International b.v., Netherlands.
  Co-author: Chris Haynes, Shell Projects &Technology, Netherlands.
• Commercial Use of Stranded Gas.
  Ajay Marchanda, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., India.
  Co-authors: Sanjay Manchanda, Alok Roy, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., India.
• Natural Gas Hydrate (NGH) Technology for Monetizing Small to Medium Gas Fields and Its Development Status.
  Tatsuya Takaoki, Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Japan. 
  Co-authors:  Satoo Nakai, Shigeru Watanabe, Tomonori Nogami, Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., Japan.

Posters:

• Recovery of “Stranded Gas” in Algeria: Prospects and Opportunities.
  Said Akretche, Naftal, Algeria.
  Co-author: Samir Houghlaouene, Naftal, Algeria.
• The Opportunity to Expand the Use of Natural Gas in Remote Areas of a Developing Country Such as Peru via Micro – LNG. 
  Miguel Zúñiga, Pluspetrol Peru Corporation, Peru. 
  Co-author: Rafael Segovia, Peru LNG S.R.L., Peru.
• Development of Deep Stranded Gas Frontiers in Eastern Offshore India- Raising the Bar.
  Gomathi Rajesh, ONGC Ltd., India.
• The Challenge of Commercially Develop the Biggest Natural Gas Field in Peru after 20 years of Its Discovery and Its Effect in The Local Energetic Matrix.
  Rafael Segovia, Peru LNG S.R.L., Peru.
  Co-author: Miguel Zúñiga, Pluspetrol Peru Corporation, Peru.
• Overcoming the Challenges of Monetising Stranded Gas Reserves in Tripura - A Case Study.
  Tinku Sengupta Nischal, Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd., India.
• Advanced Gas-to-Liquids Process Technology Demonstrates Successful Field Testing. Walter Breidenstein, Gas Technologies LLC, USA.
• CO₂ Reforming Process for Chemical Use.
  Fuyuki Yagi, Chiyoda Corporation, Japan.
• Economic Potential of Natural Gas Utilization as the Ultimate Source of Energy Solution in the 21st Century.
  Henry Uche Iwuanyanwu, HuiOil Ltd., Nigeria.
  Co-author: Ann Chinenye Iwuanyanwu, HuiOil Ltd., Nigeria.
• Strategy and Economic Framework for Commercial Exploitation of Stranded Gas Resources.
  James Premukmar, KERN Partners , Canada.
  Co-authors: Leon Prebeau-Menezes, Joanna Desjardins, University of Calgary, Canada, Sonny Kushwaha, Harvard University, USA.
• Market Integration at Stranded Asian Gas Industry - A Co-Integration Approach.
  Dr. Jagdish Giri, Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd., India.
• Abstract of Solutions for Stranded Gas.
  Nompilo Morafo, SASOL, South Africa.
  Co-author: John Sichinga Sichinga, SASOL, South Africa.
• Modeling Natural Gas Supply in Asia Pacific.
  Roberto Aguilera, Centre for Research in Energy & Minerals Economics (CREME), Australia.
  Co-author: Ronald D. Ripple, Centre for Research in Energy & Minerals Economics (CREME), Australia.
• Gas Seepage and Oil Resources and Their Related Reservoirs, West Rawa and East Hahitha Cities, Western Iraq.
  Dr. Mehmet Salih Bayraktutan, AKM Group, Turkey.
  Co-author: Salih Mohammed Awadh, AKM Group, Turkey.

Papers:

• Exploration and Production of Unconventional Gas in Poland.
  DSc. PhD. Jerzy Stopa, AGH - University of Science & Technology, Poland.
  Co-author: Stanislaw Rychlicki, AGH - University of Science & Technology, Poland.
• Resource Base and Development Technologies of Unconventional Gas in China. 
  Xinhua Ma, PetroChina & Production Company, China. 
  Co-authors: Ning Ning, Hongyan Wang, Petrochina, China.
• Leveraging Technology and Operational Efficiencies for Unconventional Resources Success.
  Dr. Jack Neal, ExxonMobil Upstream Research Co., USA.
  Co-authors: Thomas Covington, XTO Energy, USA, Erwin Ehrl, ExxonMobil Upstream Research Co., USA.
• Determination of Shale Gas Potential as Evaluated from Wireline Logs with Emphasis on Prospects in Indian Basins.
  Debasish Das, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd., India.
  Co-author: Krishna Mohan Sangam, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd., India.

Posters:

• Tight Gas Resources in China and Cases Study.
  Ailin Jia, RIPED (CNPC), China.
  Co-authors: Jianlin Guo, Dongbo He, Guang Ji, Chengye Jia, RIPED (CNPC), China.
• A Case Study of Non-Conventional Interpretation and Analysis in a Southern Iranian Gas Condensate Reservoir.
  Mohammad Ghasem Akbari Fard, Iranian Central Oil Fields Co., Iran. 
  Co-authors: Azim Kalantari Asl, Hamid Reza Nasriani, Mohammad Sinaei, Hossein Vahdani, Iranian Central Oil Fields Co., Iran.
• Shale Gas Predictive Model (SGPM) - an Alternate Approach to Model Shale Gas Production.
  Dr. Deepankar Biswas, SiteLark, USA.
• Producing Unconventional Reservoirs through Multi-Oriented Fractures Offers Better Connectivity to Hard-to-Reach Producing Reservoir Compartments.
  Dr. Jim Surjaatmadja, Halliburton, USA.
• Shale Exploration and Development: Different but Similar!
  Glenda Wylie, Halliburton, USA.
  Co-authors: Joe Dumesnil, Halliburton, USA, Stephen Prensky, Prensky Consulting Services, USA
• Shale Gas Fracking.
  Karim Mahmud, Blake Cassels & Graydon LLP, Canada.
  Co-author: Michael Kariya, Blake Cassels & Graydon LLP, UK.
• Assessment of a shale gas project, through the method of real options.
  Luis Alfredo Mogollón Monroy, Ecopertrol, Colombia.
  Co–author: Daniela Papagayo, Colombia

Block 2 New Exploration and Production Frontiers and Technologies

Papers

• The Imperative of Unconventional Thinking.
  Robert Ryan, Chevron Global Upstream & Gas, USA.
• Exploring New Frontiers - The Norwegian Continental Shelf.
  Bente Nyland, Norwegian Directorate, Norway.
• US Geological Survey 2011 Assessment of Undiscovered Conventional Oil and Gas Resources of the World.
  Dr. Christopher Schenk, US Geological Survey, USA.
  Co-authors: Michael Brownfield, Ronald Charpentier, Troy Cook, Donald Gautier, Debra Higley, Mark Kirschbaum, Timothy Klett, Janet Pitman, Richard Pollastro, Marilyn Tennyson, Kathleen Whidden, US Geological Survey, USA.
• Remaining Hydrocarbon Exploration Potential and the Technologies Needed to Unlock It. Joe Brannan, Shell Global Solutions, Netherlands.
  Co-author: Dr. Bruce Levell, Shell Global Solutions, Netherlands.

Posters

• Organic Geochemistry Atlas of Colombia: An Exploration Tool for Mature and Frontier Basins. Roberto Aguilera, RA Geologia E.U., Colombia.
  Co-authors: Carolynna Arce, , Hardany Castillo, Clemencia Gomez, Diana Jimenez, Jairo Mojica, Jose Osorno, National Hydrocarbons Agency of Colombia - ANH, Colombia, Victor Sotelo, Carla Burgos, RA Geologia E.U., Colombia.
• Using Remote Sensing Technology for Oil Leakage Determination in West Black Sea. Oguzhan Akyener, TPAO GENEL MUD, Turkey.
  Co-author: Kemaleddin Tokatli, TPAO GENEL MUD, Turkey.
• The New Frontier Exploration Area: The future for Algeria.
  Djamel Bekkouche, Sonatrach, Algeria.
• Exploring Frontier Basins to Understand the Colombian Pacific Petroleum Systems.
  Carlos Cuartas, Agencia Nacional de Hidrocarburos, Colombia.
  Co-authors: Carolynna Arce, Helman Bermudez, Luis Briceno, Clemencia Gómez, Jairo Mojica, Cristian Penafort, Agencia Nacional de Hidrocarburos, Colombia.
• Exploring Deeply Buried and Structurally Complex Basins: The Next Generation of Petroleum System Simulators.
  Dr. Marie-Christine Cacas-Stentz, IFP Energies Nouvelles, France.
  Co-authors: Jean-Paul Callot, Isabelle Faille, Jean-François Lecomte, Jean-Luc Rudkiewicz, IFP Energies Nouvelles, France.
• Russian Greenfields: A Regional Breakdown.
  Elena Lazko, Deloitte CIS, Russia.
• Old Exploration Activity and New Petroleum System in Central Iran Basin.
  Mehrab Rashidi, NIOC Exploration, Iran.
  Co-authors: Dariush Baghbani, Mehdi Kamran, NIOC Exploration, Iran, Ali Mohhamad Ashkan
• Jequitinhonha Basin, Offshore Bahia State, Brazil: A New Frontier in the Pre-Salt Exploration.
  Lincoln Rumenos Guardado, Queiroz Galvão Exploration and Production, Brazil.
  Co-authors: Márcia Karam, Roberto Porto, José Ayrton Estrela Braga, Queiroz Galvão Exploration and Production, Brazil.
• Modern techniques of exploration in Frontier Basins: Prospects in India.
  Vijai Kumar Baskaran, University of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Inida.
  Co-author: Dr. Satish Kumar Nanda
• Characteristics and Hydrocarbon Accumulation Mechanism of Unconformity Structural Zone.
  Dr. Kongyou Wu, China University of Petroleum, China.

Papers:

• Advances in Reservoir Management (RM) and EOR Techniques: Improving Production and Recovery in New and Mature Fields.
  Dr. Ganesh Thakur, Chevron Energy Technology Co., USA.
• Driving Improvement in Well & Reservoir Management.
  Dr. Stuart Clayton, Shell EP International BV, Netherlands.
• Efficiency Improvement of Sea Water Injection Plant- Experience from an Offshore Oil Field.
  Samaneh Ashoori, NIOC – IOR Research Institute, Iran.
  Co-authors: Mohammad Emadi, Mojgan Radmehr, Emad Roayaei, Sakineh Shokrolahzadeh, Mohammad Zahedzadeh, NIOC – IOR Research Institute, Iran.
• Utilizing New Proven Technologies in Enhancing Geological Modeling and Reservoir Simulation History-Matching: Case Study of a Giant Carbonate Field.
  Bevan Yuen, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia.
  Co-authors: Rida Abdel Ghani, Saad Al Garni, Olugbenga Olukoko, John Temaga, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia.

Posters:

• Simulator Model for a Cluster of a Fluvial Depositional Environment Reservoir in the Junin Area of the Faja Petrolifera Del Orinoco (FPO) of Venezuela.
  Yohanny Sugeis Alfonzo Rodriguez, PDVSA, Venezuela.
  Co-authors: Natacha Lugo, Freddy Rojas, PDVSA, Venezuela.
• Multiphase Simulator for the Calculation of the Pressure Drop in Crude Oil Extraction Pipes.
  Prof. Fabio Augusto Mesa Rueda, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Colombia.
  Co-author: Alneira Cuellar Burgos, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Colombia.
• Flow Units “FZI” Approach for Better Reservoir Modelling Application for the South Part of the Oil Rim “HASSI R’MEL” Field, Algeria.
  Yassine Amokrane, Sonatrach / Production Division, Algeria.
  Co-author: Smail Labed, Sonatrach / Production Division, Algeria.
• A Computational Simulator for Plunger Lift Method.
  André Laurindo Maitelli, Universidad Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
  Co-authors: Fernanda Balbina Lopes dos Santos, Andrés Ortiz Salazar, Bruno Anacleto Santos de Sousa, Joílson Vidal Abrantes, Danielson Flávio Xavier da Silva, Universidad Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
• Successful Completion of First Stage of Halfdan Conformance Treatments.
  Dr. Lars Malcolm Pedersen, Maersk Oil Qatar, Qatar.
  Co-authors: Hans Henrik Kogsboll, Craig McMeekin, Maersk Oil, Denmark.

Papers

• New Recovery Method for Carbonate Reservoirs Tagged “Smart Water Flooding”.
  Dr. Ali Yousef, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia.
  Co-authors: Mohammed Al Jawfi, Salah Al Saleh, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia.
• EOR Polymer in Deep Offshore Field Angola: Development strategy and Polymer Performance Surveillance.
  Danielle Morel, TOTAL E&P, France.
  Co-authors: Yann Bouger, Stéphane Jouenne, Eric Zaugg, TOTAL, France.
• A New Spring for EOR in Norway.
  Dr. Erik Søndenå, Petoro AS, Norway.
  Co-author: Adolfo Henriquez, Petoro AS, Norway.
• Carbonate Steamflooding: Unlocking the Potential of Enhanced Heavy Oil Recovery in the Middle East.
  Dr. Bill Higgs, Saudi Arabian Chevron, Kuwait.
  Co-authors: Hakem Al Ruwaili, David Barge, Bharat Gael, Saudi Arabian Chevron, Kuwait.

Posters:

• Evaluation of Fe/Ni Nanoparticles as Catalysts in Aquathermolytic Treatment of Extraheavy Oils for their Enhanced Recovery from Reservoir.
  Carla Birbal, PDVSA Intevep, Venezuela.
  Co-author: Susana Martinez, PDVSA Intevep, Venezuela.
• Role of Emerging Technology in Arresting Production Decline in Mature Offshore Fields.
  Shyamal Bhattacharya, Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd., India
• Research on CO2 Sequestration and Recycling as Resource.
  Dr. Xinwei Liao, China University of Petroleum Beijing, China.
  Co-author: Dr. Li Ju, Pingping Shen, China University of Petroleum Beijing, China.
• New Nanocomposites for Increasing of Oil Recovery.
  Prof. Elmira Ramazanova, Scientific-Research Institute GPOGC, Azerbaijan
  Co-authors: Alimammad Shabanov, Haji Malikov, Scientific-Research Institute GPOGC, Azerbaijan
• Physical-Chemical Technologies of Improved Oil Recovery with Polymer and Polymer-Mineral Flow-Diverting Systems.
  Anna Makarevich, Belarusian Research & Design Institute of Oil, Production Association "Belarusneft", Belarus.
  Co-authors: Dmitry Gospodarev, Vladimir Gulevich, Sergey Parkalov, Belarusian Research & Design Institute of Oil, Production Association "Belarusneft", Belarus.
• Experimental Study of Fracture Geometrical Properties Effects in Water and Polymer Flooding.
  Hamid Mahmoudan, NIOC - POGC, Iran.
  Co-author: Riyaz Kharrat, NIOC - POGC, Iran.
• Which EOR for which Field in Algeria? Experience and Challenge.
  Elhabib Sadok, Sonatrach Company, Algeria.
• An Optimum EOR Scenario Can Go a Long Way to Increase the Oil Recovery and Preventing the Asphaltene Deposition Taking Into Account the Asphaltene Deposition Envelope (ADE).
  Mohammadreza Ghafoori, National Iranian Oil Company, Iran.
  Co-authors: Mohammad Roostaeian, Saeed Sajjadian, National Iranian Oil Company, Iran.
• Application Status and Effect Evaluation of Polymer Flooding Technology in Offshore Oil Fields.
  Shanshan Jiang, China National Offshore Oil Corporation, China.
  Co-authors: Guozhi Feng, Junru Yang, Xiansong Zhang, China National Offshore Oil Corporation, China.
• Line Driving Horizontal Producer/Injector Pattern and Streamline Monitoring to Rejuvenate a Heavily Depleted Carbonate Reservoir in Oman.
  Limin Zhao, RIPED, China.
  Co-authors: Tianxiang Duan, Jun Wang, Shuang Yang, Guoliang Zhao, RIPED, China.
• Simulation and Study of Various Water Alternating Gas Injection Methods and Comparison With Water and Gas Injection in 4 and 5 Spot Injection Patterns in One of The Iranian Fractured Reservoir.
  Mohammadjavad Darvishnezhad, Srbiau, Iran.
  Co-authors: Afshin Janatrostami, Mojtaba safdarian, Srbiau, Iran.
• Fast Screening Method for Implementing Intelligent Field Technology: Using Real Case Studies.
  Turaj Behrouz, Research Institute of Petroleum Industry (RIPI), Iran.
  Co-authors: Amir abbas Askari, Seyyed Saleh Hendi, Seyyed Mahdia Motahari, Mahdi Nadripari, Research Institute of Petroleum Industry (RIPI), Iran.

Papers

• Accurate Determination of Remaining Oil Saturation (ROS): Challenges and Techniques.
  Khaled Subai, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia.
  Co-author: Ahmed Al Harbi, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia
• Joint Imaging of Geophysical Data in the Nordkapp Basin, Barents Sea.
  Dr. Ketil Hokstad, Statoil, Norway.
  Co-authors: Vaka Antonsdottir, Stig_Kyrre Foss, Bente Fotland, Marco Haverl, Graeme Mackenzie, Statoil, Norway
• Data-Driven Quantitative Analysis of Gas Saturation in Underground Reservoirs from 4D Inversion of Seismic Data - Application to the CO2 Storage (Utsira Sand Formation) at Sleipner Site.
  Dr. Noalwenn Dubos - Sallée, IFP Energies Nouvelles, France.
  Co-author: Nicolas Delepine, IFP Energies Nouvelles, France
• Identification of Thin-Bed Tuning and Gas Charged Reservoir Based on Seismic Spectral Decomposition.
  Wei Liu, Geophysical Department Under China Oil-Field Services Ltd., China.
  Co-authors: Siyuan Cao, State Key Laboratory of Petroleum Resource and Prospecting, University of Petroleum, China Zheng Wang, Geophysical Department Under China Oil-Field Services Ltd., China

Posters:

• Permeability Estimation Based on Modern Technology Logs and Electrofacies in Gas Reservoirs in Persian Gulf.
  Bita Arbab, Iranian Offshore Oil Company, Iran.
  Co-author: Bahareh Ziaee, Kish Petroleum Engineering, Iran.
• A Case Study of Elastic Inversion Using a Genetic Algorithm in an Area with Poor Well Information.
  Edward Moncayo, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Colombia.
  Co-authors: Rewin Ferreira, Luis Montes, Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Colombia.
• Modeling of Permeability Spatial Distribution in Carbonate Oil Fields: A Case Study.
  Hossein Ghobadi, National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), Iran.
• Direct Hydrocarbon Detection Based on the Fractal Behaviour of Intrinsic Mode Functions.
  Mohammed Al Rajwi, Institute of Geophysics - University of Tehran, Iran.
  Co-author: Hamid Reza Siahkoohi, Institute of Geophysics - University of Tehran, Iran.
• Advances in Wireline Formation Testing in a Prolific Gas Reservoir.
  Calvin Myers, RasGas Company Ltd., Qatar.
  Co-authors: Haytham Al Meer, Mohammed K. Bayyari, Mohammed A. Mirza, Derek  Crowson, RasGas Company Ltd., Qatar, German Garcia, Schlumberger, Mexico, Amir Hermes, Schlumberger, Qatar
• Reservoir Characterization of Thin Porous Carbonate Reservoir through Geostatistical Inversion. A Case Study of Ratawi Limestone Formation, Kuwait.
  Tasneem Al Rashid, Kuwait Oil Company (KOC), Kuwait.
  Co-authors: Osman Al Khaled, Yousef Al Zuabi, Mohammed Hameed, Denny Sulistiono, Kuwait Oil Company (KOC), Kuwait.

Papers

• Evaluation of Results from Shell’s Global Use of Underbalanced Drilling for Tight Gas Exploration and Appraisal Reservoir Characterization.
  David Elliott, Shell International Exploration & Production, Netherlands.
• Achieving Effective Acid Stimulation of Thick Carbonate Gas Reservoirs in Qatar's North Field.
  Jacques Van Vliet, South Rub Al-Khali Company Ltd., Saudi Arabia.
  Co-authors: Serge Haibi, Joseph Hajj, Fraser Ross, Qatargas, Qatar, Christian Wilms, Alan Reid, Shell, Qatar.
• Hydraulic Fracturing Stimulation Strategy for Exploration & Development Wells in Algeria. Sofiane Fekkai, Sonatrach Division Petroleum Engineering & Development, Algeria.
  Co-authors: Hacene Mallek, Sonatrach Division Exploration, Algeria, El Mahdi Yettou, Rachid Zerarek, Sonatrach Division Petroleum Engineering & Development, Algeria.
• Troll Field - Completion Solutions Applied.
  Linda Charlotte Berge, Statoil ASA, Norway.
• Prediction of Drilling Bit Wear in One of the Iranian South Oil Fields Using Artificial Neural Networks.
  Mohammad Rastegar, NIOC Exploration Directorate, Iran.
  Co-authors: Dr. Khalil Shahbazi, Mehdi Firoozi, Petroleum University of Tech., Iran.

Posters:

• Fatigue Failure an Unobserved Key Parameter in Hydraulic Fracturing.
  Sajjad Afshari, NIOC, Iran.
  Co-author: Reza Heidari Orojloo
• Advances in Aphron Based Drilling Fluid Technology.
  Vaisakh S Unni, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, India.
• Rheology and Development of New Materials to Combat Lost Circulation Drilling Fluids in Fractured Formation and Remedial Procedures.
  Dr. Nadia Haddoum - Kherfellah, Sonatrach – Drilling Division, Algeria.
• The Application of Horizontal Massive Multistage Fracturing Technique in Tight Gas Reservoir of Changling Gas Field.
  Changyu Liu, Jilin Oilfield Company (CNPC), China.
  Co-authors: Biansheng Li, Yingan Zhang, Jilin Oilfield Company (CNPC), China.
• Advanced Reservoir Evaluation for the Design and Assessment of Multistage Hydraulic Fracturing of Horizontal Wells in Hassi Messaoud Oilfield.
  Youcef Mahboub, Sonatrach, Algeria.
  Co-author: Rabah Zeghouani, Sonatrach, Algeria.
• Maximum Reservoir Contact Completions.
  Bill Kline, ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company, USA.
  Co-author: Bruce Dale, ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company, USA.

Papers

• Pumps and Pipes: Oilfield Synergies with Medical Science.
  Bill Kline, ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company, USA.
• PROCAP FUTURE VISION: Applying Unconventional Hightech to Achieve Radical Innovation.
  Orlando Ribeiro, Petrobras, Brazil.
  Co-author: Ricardo Beltrão, Juliana Castro, Petrobras, Brazil.
• In-process Robotics for Remote Inspection and Intervention.
  Dr. Charlotte Skourup, ABB AS, Norway.
  Co-author: John Pretlove, ABB AS, Norway.
• Applications of Nanotechnology in Exploration & Production Sector.
  Akshya Chauhan, ONGC, India.
• Reservoir Nanoagents: Tools of in-situ sensing and intervention
  Dmitry Kosynkin, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia.

Posters:

• Distinction Between Oil Expulsion History and Gas Expulsion History.
  Bojiang Fan, China University of Petroleum, China.
  Co-author: Xiongqi Pang, China University of Petroleum, China.
• Natural Gas Dehydration Unit Using TEG.
  Dr. Abdulreda Al Saygh, Qatar University, Qatar.
  Co-authors: Sara Al Kaabi, Shaikha Al Kuwari, Haya Al Sulaiti, Qatar Pertoleum, Qatar.
• A Level of Intelligence in Self Operating Systems of Hydrocarbon Industry.
  Mahesh Pareek, ONGC Ltd., India.
• Prevention of Chloride Stress Corrosion Cracking (CSCC) Using Thermally Sprayed Coating (TSC).
  Rehan Ahmed, RasGas Company Ltd., Qatar.
• Assessment of Offshore Platforms Environmental Impact through EO Satellite Based Products.
  Dr. Maria Ferraro, Eni Spa Exploraction & Production Division, Italy.
  Co-authors: Carlo Alberto Cova, Eni Spa Exploraction & Production Division, Italy, Fabrizio Flore, Andrea Masini, Emilio Simeone, Flyby S.r.l., Italy.
• Advances in Application of Artificial Intelligence in Drilling.
  Vijay Anne, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, India.
  Co-authors: Vaisakh S Unni, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, India.
• Flow Surveillance of Oil Wells Using Multivariate FTIR Data.
  Dr. Kobra Pourabdollah, Department of Chemical Engineering - Islamic Azad University, Iran. Co-author: Bahram Mokhtari
• Negotiation and Reconciliation of the Main Parties’ Interest in Oil and Gas Field Development Investments through an Integrated Evaluation and Commercial Modelling Algorithm.
  Vahid Jaleh Karimi, National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), Iran.
  Co-authors: Mohmmad Ali Emadi, Ebrahim Ghazvini, National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), Iran, Madjid Goudarzi, JUIA Group, Iran.

Block 3 From the Well to the Consumer: Innovations in Refining, Transportation, Fuel Technology and Petrochemistry

Papers

• Improved Hydrogen Plant Design and Operations to Meet Today's Refining Challenges.
  Odile Buard, Airliquide, France.
  Co-author: Helmut Heurich, Lurgi GmbH, Germany.
• Maximising Refinery Processing of Opportunity Crudes Whilst Ensuring Production of a Flexible Slate of Quality Products.
  Edward Daniels, Shell Global Solutions, UK.
• The Sasol Synthetic Jet Fuel Journey.
  Paul Morgan, SASOL Technology Fuels Technology, South Africa.
  Co-author: Piet Roets, SASOL Technology Fuels Technology, South Africa.
• Increasing Refinery Flexibility: Innovative Approaches for Manufacturing High Quality Products from Heavy Sour Crudes.
  Maria Aldescu, KBC Advanced Technologies plc, USA.

Posters:

• Converting Waste Tires in Oil Derivatives-New Energy and Ecological Optimal Technology.
  Ozren Ocic, European University – Faculty of International Engineering Management, Serbia.
  Co-author: Rade Vorkapic, Independent Consultant and European University – Faculty of International Engineering Management, Serbia.
• Novel Approach of Continuous Catalytic Reforming Unit (CCRU) Capacity Augmentation.
  T Sudhakar, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., India.
  Co-author: Ramesh Kumar Chugh, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., India.
• Online Chemical Cleaning of Heaters for Capacity Maximisation and Energy Conservation. Iman Ghosh Dastidar, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd., India.
  Co-authors: Bharathan S, Vijay Kiran K, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd., India.
• Development of Process for De-Sulphurisation of Vacuum Column off Gases.
  Ramanathan S, BPCL Kochi Refinery, India.
  Co-author: Sreeram A. N., BPCL Kochi Refinery, India.
• Prediction of Hydrate Formation Conditions for Methane and Ethane in Presence and Absence of Methanol as Thermodynamic Inhibitor.
  Fatemeh Nikbakht, Persian Gulf University, Iran.
  Co-author: Amir Abaas Izadpanah, Persian Gulf University, Iran.
• A Review of Simulation Methods on Liquid Entrainment in Tray Distillation Columns.
  Dr. Norollah Kasiri, Iran University of Science & Technology, Iran.
  Co-authors: Javad Ivakpour, Mojtaba Shahrokhifard, Iran University of Science & Technology, Iran.
• Automatic Calibration of Real-Time Computer Models in Intelligent Refining Process Control Systems and Increase Efficiency in the End Products.
  Vijay Anne, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, India.
  Co-authors: Vaisakh S Unni, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology, India.
• Desalination and Refinement of Crude Oil from Floating Particles.
  Ali Fazaeli Torabi, Iran University, Iran
• Ultra-low sulfur content gasoline production - the latest progresses of S-Zorb technology
  Cui Weixing, Beijing Yanshan Company, SINOPEC, China

Papers

• The Sunliquid®-Process: Cellulosic Ethanol from Lignocellulosic Agricultural Residues as a Sustainable Biofuel.
  Dr. Andre Koltermann, SAD – Chemie AG, Germany.
• Optimising in a World of Advanced Engine Technologies and Fuels.
  Ian O’Gara, Accenture, UK.
• Impact of Fuel Quality on Intake System Deposits and Emissions.
  Singh V P, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., India.
  Co-authors: Basu B, Acharya G K, Subramanian M, Malhotra R K, Dr. Ramadhas A S, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., India.
• Effects of Cetane Number and Chemical Components on Diesel Emissions and Vehicle Performance.
  Ko Takashi, Japan Petroleum Energy Center, Japan.
  Co-authors: Masanori Sekimoto, Hisashi Watanabe, Tomohito Saito, Ryuji Aoki, Yoshihito Sakurai, Takashi Furuse, Shoichi Imai

Posters:

• Catalytic Decomposition of Natural Gas - An Eco-Friendly and Energy Efficient Solution for Hydrogen Fuel Production.
  Annaji Rajiv Kumar Tompala, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd., India.
  Co-authors: Sriganesh Gandham, Verma R P, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd., India, Sushil Saraswat, Kamal Kishore, IIT-Delhi, India.
• Is Really LPG Competitive to Petrol?
  Zdzislaw Cieslikowski, PKN ORLEN SA, Poland.
• On Road Experience with Neat GTL Diesel.
  Paul Schaberg, SASOL Technology Fuels Research, South Africa.
  Co-authors: Dr. Arthur Bell, Andre Swarts, SASOL Technology Fuels Research, South Africa.
• Oxygenates - New (Bio)-Components for Diesel.
  Markus Maly, OMV R&M GmbH, Austria.
  Co-authors: Albert Beichtbuchner, AVL LIST GMBH, Engineering and Technology Powertrain Systems , Austria, Martin Härtl, Georg Wachtmeister, Chair of Internal Combustion Engines, Technische Universität München, Germany, Reinhard Lämmermann, MAN Truck & Bus AG, Germany, Michael Nöst, Kompetenzzentrum Das virtuelle Fahrzeug Forschungsgesellschaft mbH, Austria
• Synthesis and Characterization of Y -Alumina Catalyst by Co-Precipitation Method for Methanol Dehydration to Dimethyl Ether.
  Dr. Mohammad Reza Khosravi Nikou, Petroleum University of Technology, Iran.
  Co-author: Seyyed Ya’ghoob Hosseini, Petroleum University of Technology, Iran.
• Development of More Efficient Fuels for Niche Markets.
  Dr. Máté Zöldy, MOL Ltd., Hungary.
  Co-authors: Andras Hollo, Arthur Thernesz, MOL Ltd., Hungary.
• Reformulation’s Optimization of Unleaded Premium Gasoline with Ethanol.
  Dr. Karima Ibelaid, Sonatrach-Division Laboratoires, Algeria.

Papers

• Novel Zeolite Additives for Increased Propylene Yields from Catalytic Cracking.
  Prof. Stefan Ernst, Department of Chemistry – Chemical Technology, Germany.
  Co-author: Florian Bager, Department of Chemistry – Chemical Technology, Germany.
• Developing New Catalysts for Utilization of Ethylene Gas to Polymer and Oligomer.
  Dr. Abdulhamid Al Saygh, King Abdulaziz City for Science & Technology, Saudi Arabia. Co-author: Ibrahim Al Najjar, King Abdulaziz City for Science & Technology, Saudi Arabia.
• A Comparative Evaluation of on Purpose Propylene Production Schemes.
  Masoud Izadi, Iranian Petroleum Institute, Iran.
• Strengthening Refineries and Petrochmical Complexes by Integrated Operations.
  Katsumi Teraoka, Manufacturing Dept. Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd., Japan.

Posters:

• Petrochemical Feedstocks by Mild Cracking of Polyolefin Reach Plastic Wastes.
  Dr. Norbert Miskolczi, University of Pannonia -MOL Department of Hydrocarbon & Coal Processing, Hungary.
  Co-authors: András Angyal, University of Pannonia, MOL Department of Hydrocarbon and Coal Processing, Hungary, Gábor Nagy, TVK Tisza Chemical Group PLC, Hungary, Antal Tungler, Hungarian Academy of Science, Institutes of Isotopes, Hungary, István Valkai, MOL Hungarian Oil and Gas Plc, Hungary.
• Processing Alternative Feedstocks in the World Petrochemical Industry: Comparative Analysis between Brazil, China and USA.
  Patricia Carneiro dos Santos, Petrobras, Brazil.
  Co-authors: Alice Hussak Van Velthem Ramos, Petrobras, Brazil, Alexandre Salem Szklo, Energy Planning Program - COPPE/UFRJ, Brazil.
• Supercritical Phase Reaction Media for Selective Control of Fischer-Tropsch Synthesis Products towards Alpha-Olefins and Value-added Chemicals: The Process and the Reaction Mechanism.
  Dr. Nimir Elbashir, Texas A&M University, Qatar.
• Benchmarking, Standard Setting and Energy Conservation Program for Iranian Petrochemicals Plants.
  Dr. Ahmad Khoshgad, NIPC, Iran.
  Co-authors: Mohamad Taghi Jafarzadeh, Ghodratollah Nasiri, NIPC, Iran, Mahdi Sharif, IFCO, Iran.
• Pyrolysis of Oil Sludge Using Nanoporous Catalytics.
  Cícero Lima, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
  Co-authors: Antônio Araujo, Kesia Castro, Osvaldo Chavione, Regineide Lima, Ana Paulino, Edjane Silva, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
• World Petroleum Supply Chain Changes from Now to 2050 and the Role of China.
  Mario Sanchez Urbina, Universidad Nacional, Colombia.
• Next Generation Responses to the Evolving Petrochemical Business.
  Steven Kantorowicz, KBC Advanced Technologies plc, Singapore.
  Co-author: Tom Kers, KBC Advanced Technologies plc, Singapore.
• Petrochemical-Refinery Integration: Re-Processing of the Products to Achieve Higher Profits. Dr. Mohammad Reza Jafari Nasr, Research Institute of Petroleum Industry (RIPI), Iran. Co-authors: Majid Daftari, Saeed Sahebdelfar, Maryam Takht Ravanchi
• Effect of Ultrasonic Energy Technology on Removing Un-Reacting Acrylate Monomers and on Their Morphology and Paticle Size Distribution.
  Dr. Mohammad Bahattab, King Abdulaziz City for Science & Technology, Saudi Arabia.

Papers

• High Severity Fluidized Catalytic Cracking (HS-FCC) - Go for Propylene!
  Hajime Okazaki, JX Nippon Oil & Energy Corporation, Japan.
  Co-authors: Mohammad Tayyar, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia, Halim Redhwi, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Saudi Arabia, Romain Roux, Axens, France
• Global Heavy Crude Oil Outlook to 2030.
  Kristine Klavers, Hart Energy, USA.
  Co-author: Laura Atkins, Hart Energy, USA.
• Residue Treatment Selection in the New Area of Sustainability.
  Dr. Claus-Peter Haelsig, Fluor B.V., Netherlands.
  Co-author: Frederik Baars, Fluor B.V., Netherlands.
• Residue Conversion Routes beyond Coking and Hydrocracking.
  Dr. Josef Lichtscheidl, OMV Refining & Marketing, Austria.
  Co-authors: Alexander Buchsbaum, Rudolf Schuster, OMV Refining & Marketing, Austria.
• Petroleum Coke: Turning a Dirty Liability into a Valuable Asset.
  Ian Nicholas, KBC Advanced Technologies plc, USA.
  Co-author: Diego Polanco, KBC Advanced Technologies plc, USA, Tim Shire.

Posters:

• Leading Concept of Upgrading Heavy Crude to Clean Fuel.
  Y. Sugi, Chiyoda Corporation, Japan.
  Co-author: Toshiyuki Uchida, Chiyoda Corporation, Japan.
• Super-Refining of Heavy Oils in Supercritical Water.
  Prof. Tadafumi Adschiri, Tohoku University, Japan.
• Up Gradation of Heavy Oil through Catalytic Hydrogenation with Steam.
  Payal Paua, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd., India.
  Co-authors: Seeta Rama Rao Peyyeti, Sunil Vishwas Pathare, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd., India, Sudipta Datta, Chavan Prakash, Pinaki Sarkar, Central Institute of Mining and Fuels Research, India.
• Development of Regeneration Technology for Resid HDS Catalysts.
  Chief Rep. Ryuichiro Iwamoto, Idemitsu Kosan Co. Ltd., Japan.
• True Boiling Point Extended by DESTMOL Correlation.
  Melina Lopes, UNICAMP, Brazil.
  Co-authors: Rubens Maciel Filho, Lilian Medina, Erica Rocha, Maria Regina Wolf Maciel, UNICAMP, Brazil.
• Effect Of W/O Emulsions Formulation for Generation of Dispersed Catalysts.
  Chem. Gladys Noguera, PDVSA Intevep, Venezuela.
  Co-authors: Antida Andriollo, PDVSA Intevep, Venezuela, Carlos Canelon, Edgar Canizales, Javier Hernandez, Angel Quevedo, Angel Rivas, Henry Tovar, Omayra Delgado
• Bunker Fuels Regulations: Opportunities for Residue Conversion and Desulfurization? Wilfried Weiss, IFP Energies Nouvelles, France.
  Co-authors: Mathieu Digne, Pierre Marion, Alain Quignard, IFP Energies Nouvelles, France.

Block 4 Complementary Energy Sources

Papers

• Life Cycle Analysis for Biofuels in Brazilian Conditions: A Comparative Study of Meta-Analysis.
  Luiz Augusto Horta Nogueira, UNIFEI, Brazil.
  Co-authors: Prof. Rafael Capaz, Electo Lora, Mateus Rocha, UNIFEI, Brazil.
• Life Cycle Analysis for Microalgae Oil Production.
  Dr. John Benemann, MicroBio Engineering Inc., USA.
  Co-authors: Ian Woertz, MicroBio Engineering, Inc., USA, Tryg Lundquist, MicroBio Engineering, Inc. and California State Polytechnic University San Luis Obispo, USA.
• The Industrial Application and Life Cycle Analysis for Biodiesel Producted by SRCA Process from Waste Oils and Fats.
  Prof. Zexue Du, SINOPEC Research Institute of Petroleum Processing, China.
  Co-author: Enze Min, SINOPEC Research Institute of Petroleum Processing, China.
• Co-Processing of Non-Edible Vegetable Oils with DHDT Feedstock.
  Sarvesh Kumar, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., India.
  Co-authors: Brijesh Kumar, Ravinder Kumar Malhotra, Santanam Rajagopal, Alok Sharma, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., India.

Posters:

• Petrobras, an Energy Company and the Brazilian Biofuel Program.
  Fernando Torres, Petrobras, Brazil.
• Prospects of Biofuels Development in Algeria. 
  Amel Djeghdjegh, NAFTAL - SPA, Algeria.
• Three Years Experience with Pure FAME (Fatty Acid Methyl Ester) Transportation by Pipeline.
  Tibor Virányi, Hungarian Oil & Gas Plc., Hungary.
  Co-author: Attila Biró, Hungarian Oil & Gas Plc., Hungary.
• Life Cycle Assessment on Use of Jatropha Biodiesel in Indian Transportation Sector.
  Dr. Ajay Arora, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., India.
  Co-authors: Suresh Puri, Deepak Tuli, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., India.
• Qatar Biofuel Technology: Implementation and Assessment.
  Imen Saaoudi, Qatar University, Qatar.
  Co-authors: Prof. Malcolm Potts, Ghamza Al Ghasal, Roda Al Thani, Qatar University, Qatar.
• Micro-Algae for CO2 Biofixation and the Production of Biochemicals and Biofuels.
  Dr. Peter Van Den Broeke, TNO, Netherlands.
  Co-authors: Judith Jahn, Patricia Van den Bos, TNO, Netherlands.
• Biofuels Blending and Optimisation.
  Ian O’Gara, Accenture, UK
• Dimethyl Ether: The Alternative Multi-Purpose, Multi-Source Fuel of the Future.
  Dr. Saeed Sahebdelfar, National Petrochemical Company – Petrochemical Research & Technology Co., Iran.
  Co-authors: Majid Daftari Beshelli, National Petrochemical Company, Petrochemicl Research and Technology Co., Iran, Mohammad Reza Jafar Nasr
• LCA issues of NExBTL
  Henrik Erämetsä, Neste Oil Corporation, Finland
• Recent Advances of Conventional Ethanol Production from Sugarcane.
  Luiz Horta Nogueira, UNIFEI, Brazil.

Papers

• Off-Shore Wind.
  Charles Nielsen, DONG Energy, Denmark.
• Harnessing Offshore Wind Power for Captive Use at Offshore Platforms.
  Anil Gupta, Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd., India.
  Co-authors: Narendra Asija, Ajit Kumar, Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd., India.
• Progress in Solar Cells and State of the Art and Future View of Photovoltaic Solar Electricity in the World.
  Peyman Jelodarian, POGC, Iran.

Posters:

• Application of Solar Ponds in Desalination of Sea Water Using Low Pressure Evaporators.
  Rahul Varadarajan, Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd., India.
  Co-author: Jithin Jose Mathew, Crompton Greaves Limited, India.
• Reducing the Use of Fossil Fuels: Solar Energy as Complement to Fossil Energy in IRAN.
  Dr. Valiahmad Sajjadian, National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), Iran.
  Co-authors: Mehran Karami, Shirin Mohajer, Farhad Sadeghzadeh, Saeed Sajjadian, National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), Iran.
• Encapsulation of Flexible Thin-Film Photovoltaic Cells.
  Dr. Florian Schwager, Evonik Industries, Germany.

Papers

• The Fight between Human and CO2.
  Dr. Gang Xiao, CNOOC, China.
  Co-author: Le Chang, CNOOC, China.
• Accelerating CCS Deployment Globally - The Case for Bespoke Legislation.
  Andrew Beatty, Baker & McKenzie, Australia.
• Preparing the Ground for the Implementation of a Large-Scale CCS Demonstration in China based on an IGCC-CCS Thermal Power Plant: the China-EU Coach Project.
  Dr. Francois Kalaydjian, IFPEN, France.
  Co-author: Jiutian ZHANG, China.
• Technical and Economic Evaluation of a Membrane Based Oxyfuel Process.
  Nicolas Nauels, RWTH Aachen University, Germany.
  Co-authors: Stefan Engels, Michael Modigell, Franz Beggel, RWTH Aachen University, Germany.
• ambreCTL Unlocking Australia's Alternative Fuels Potential
  Neill Arthur, Chairman, Ambre CTL Limited, Australia

Posters:

• Aspects of CTL Process with High Ash Indian Coal.
  Maiti RN, Engineers India Ltd., India.
  Co-author: Puneet Sharma, Engineers India Ltd., India.

Papers

• Overcoming Barriers to Development of Global Geothermal Resources.
  David Newell, Chevron Asia Pacific Exploration and Production Company, USA. Co-author: Isikeli (Keli) Taureka, Senior Vice President, Geothermal Power and Operations, Chevron IndoAsia Buiness Unit and President Chevron Geothermal Indonesia Ltd.
• Power for Pumps from Co-Produced Water.
  Tim Thompson, Borealis GeoPower Inc., Canada.
  Co-authors: Craig Dunn, Dr. Daniel Yang, Borealis GeoPower Inc., Canada.
• Geothermal Cooling in the GCC with the Example of Qatar.
  Dr. Horst Kreuter, Geo Thermal Engineering GmbH, Germany.
• The Canadian Geothermal Code for Public Reporting: The Road to Improve Investor Confidence.
  Brian Toohey, Nexen Inc., Canada.
• Creating and Measuring Value via Portfolio Approach in Geothermal Industry.
  András Péntek, MOL Group, Hungary.
  Co-author: Dora Szabo, MOL Group, Hungary.

Posters:

• Geothermal Energy & Conventional Oil: A Concept Paper on the Use of Innovative Down- Hole Miniature Turbines for a Transition to a More Renewable and Sustainable Energy Future.
  Leon Prebeau-Menezes, University of Calgary, Canada.
  Co-author: Sunniva Bratt Slette, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway.
• The Prospect of Geothermal Energy Utility in China Oilfield.
  Shejiao Wang, Petrochina, China.
  Co-authors: Denghua Li, Min Li, Jiahong Yan, Hua Yang, Petrochina, China.

Block 5 Sustainability Commitment: Environment, Social, Economy, Education, Governance

Papers

• Petroleum Industry: Adaptation to Projected Impacts of Climate Change.
  Jan Dell, CH2M Hill, USA.
• A Global Energy Management System.
  Brian Eidt, ExxonMobil Refining & Supply Company, USA.
• Industry Responses to Climate Change: The Point of View of an Oil and Gas Company.
  Dominique Copin, TOTAL, France.
  Co-authors: Jean-Paul Gourlia, Michel Grandprat, Christophe Juban, Daniel Leuckx, Jean-Paul Petit, TOTAL, France.
• Climate Change Strategy Development: A Premier Middle East LNG Producer Perspective.
  Laurent Fragu, RasGas Company Ltd., Qatar.
  Co-authors: Julius Bacani, Kaushik Deb, RasGas Company Ltd., Qatar.
• Global Gas Flaring - A Burning Issue.
  Bent Svensson, World Bank, USA.
• Is Carbon Capture and Storage the Answer for Heavy Oil?
  Trude Sundset, Statoil, Norway.

Posters:

• Petrobras Climate Change Strategies, Programs, Investments and Results.
  Beatriz Nassur Espinosa, Petrobras, Brazil.
  Co-authors: Alberto Almeida , Katia Ferreira, Vicente Schmall, Paulo Seabra, Angela Souza, Petrobras, Brazil.
• Enabling the Future Energy Transition by Satisfying Shareholder as Well as Society Needs. Angus Gillespie, Royal Dutch Shell, Netherlands.
• Revisions to the Petroleum Industry Guidelines for Reporting Greenhouse Gas Emissions.
  Robert Siveter, IPIECA, UK.

Papers

• The Bottom Line in the Big Picture: A Partnership Model for Reducing Dependence and Building Sustainability in Communities Affected by Resource Development.
  Allan Tranter, Creating Communities, Australia.
• Societal Contribution Using a Sustainability Approach: Combining a Company’s CSR Program and HSE Management System to Benefit the Community.
  Brett Doherty, RasGas Company Ltd., Qatar.
• The Oil Sands Leadership Initiative: A Unique Collaboration Model to Develop Alberta’s Valuable Oil Sands Resource in a Sustainable Manner.
  Dr. Vincent Saubestre, Oil Sands Leadership Initiative, Canada.
  Co-authors: Gord Lambert, Suncor Energy, Canada, Bob Mitchell, ConocoPhillips, Canada.
• CSR Approach in Community Entrepreneurship through Capacity Building and Micro Financing Solutions Led by Internal Groups.
  Samir Shamshery, Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd., India.

Posters:

• Capacity Building in Papua New Guinea.
  Elena Oskolskaya, ExxonMobil Global Services Company, USA.
  Co-author: Miles Shaw, Peter Graham, ESSO HIGHLANDS PTY Ltd., Papua New Guinea.
• Sustainable Responsibility: Creating Value in the Communities.
  Nilsa Rossana Garcia Ballesteros, Petrolatina Energy, Colombia.
• Making Sure We Are on the Right Track: Lessons Learnt In 5 Years of Implementation of “Stakeholder Relationship Management”.
  Jean-Marc Fontaine, TOTAL SA, France.
  Co-authors: Claudine Chavee, Marie-Alix Du Laz, Sylvie Le Douaran, Jeremy Roeygens, TOTAL SA, France.
• Showing the Sustainable Value of Local Content Strategy.
  Johan van der Westthuyzen, Dupont International Operations sàrl, Switzerland.
  Co-author: Davide Vassalo, John Kern, Dupont International Operations sàrl, Switzerland.
• A Long Term Vision for Safety: The “Little Leadership in Health and Safety”.
  Jean-Pierre Arnoux, BOSCONGO / Saipem Affiliate Companies Operating in Congo
  Co-authors: Armel Moukouyou-Goma, BOSCONGO, Congo, Janette Fernandez Prada, BOSCONGO, Congo.
• An Innovative Approach to Corporate Social Responsibility: A Case Study.
  Mark Anderson, KBC Advanced Technologies plc, UK.
• Sustainability Initiatives and Reporting by E&P Companies in India.
  Bhaskar Phukan, Oil India Ltd., India.
  Co-author: Arindam Bhattacharyya, Oil India Ltd., India.
• Sustainable Development: Strategy of the Sonatrach Group.
  Malik Mechhoud, Sonatrach, Algeria.
• A New Paradigm on ONGC’s (India) Initiatives for Sustainable Bio-Diversity and Community Development.
  Dr. Jagdish Giri, Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd., India.
• Indigenous Peoples and the Oil and Gas Industry: Context, Issues and Emerging Good Practice - A review by IPIECA.
  Dr. Anupama Mohan, Statoil, Norway.
  Co-authors: Hugh Attwater, BG Group, UK, Jordon Kuschminder, Shell, Netherlands, Estella Nucci, IPIECA, UK.
• Transcending Boundaries - Adopting Responsible Care into the Petroleum Industry.
  Kelly Kowalchuk, Nexen Inc., Canada.
  Co-authors: Brent Jessiman, Brian McAusland, Nexen Inc., Canada.

Papers

• Integrated Water Management Solutions for Petroleum Refineries-Towards a Sustainable Practice.
  Dr. Jamal Shamas, CH2M HILL International, UAE.
• Methods for Minimizing Fresh Water Requirements in Unconventional Reservoir Fracturing Operations.
  Mark Van Domelen, Halliburton Energy Services, Denmark.
  Co-author: Johanna Haggstrom, Halliburton Energy Services, Denmark.
• Improving Water Management in Refining Operations: Minimizing Consumption and Maximizing Re-Use.
  Mudumbai Venkatesh, AECOM, UK.
  Co-author: Rob Cox, IPIECA, UK.
• Offshore Produced Water Constraints and Management in Highly Regulated Areas.
  Emmanuel Garland, TOTAL E&P, France.

Posters:

• Development of the New Industrial Water Treatment System.
  Kanako Tsuda, Chiyoda, Japan.
  Co-authors: Naoki Itasaka, Masayo Shinohara, Chiyoda, Japan.
• Produced Water Cleaning and Re-Injection Using the Example of Mittelplate Drilling and Production Island in the UNESCO World Heritage Site Waddensea.
  Dr. Matthias Busch, RWE Dea AG, Germany.
  Co-author: Kai Schulze, RWE Dea AG, Germany.
• Experimental and Theoretical Investigation of Biodegradation of Heavy Crude Oil in Contaminated Water.
  Dr. Parviz Darvishi, Yasuj University, Iran.
  Co-authors: Shahab Ayatollahi, Dariush Mowla, Ali Niazi, Shiraz University, Iran.
• Role of Membrane Technology in the Petroleum Industry.
  Dr. Altaf Hussain, Global Water Sustainability Center, Qatar.
  Co-authors: Dr. Samer Adham, Eng. Joel Minier Matar, Global Water Sustainability Center, Qatar.
• Excess Oil Ingress Project in Effluent Treatment Plants at HPCL, Visakh Refinery, India.
  Avijeet Saha, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd., India.
  Co-author: Vijay Agashe, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd., India.
• Treatment of Oily Wastewater by Membrane Processes: A Review on Recent Advances, Membrane Performance, and Modelling.
  Dr. Amir Fouladitajar, AmirKabir University of Technology, Iran.
  Co-author: Farzin Zokaee Ashtiani, AmirKabir University of Technology, Iran.
• Treatment Options for Produced Water Streams from Off-Shore Gas Processing Operations.
  Eng. Joel Minier Matar, ConocoPhillips – Global Water Sustainability Center, Qatar.
  Co-authors: Dr. Samer Adham, Dr. Altaf Ahmed Hussain, ConocoPhillips – Global Water Sustainability Center, Qatar, C. Maltesh, GE - Global Water Sustainability Center, Qatar.
• Harnessing Produced Water and Saving Environment and Sustaining Production.
  Manik Das, ONGC Ltd., India.
  Co-author: Ajoy K R Fotedar, ONGC Ltd., India.
• Zero Water Disposal Program in Gas Processing Plants: A Case Study in Management of produced Water in 4th Gas Treating Plant in Iran.
  Dr. Gholamreza Bahmannia, National Iranian Gas Co. (NIGC), Iran.
• New Tools Address Water Risks and Enhance Environmental and Operational Performance in Oil and Gas Sector
  Karl Fennessey, ConocoPhillips, USA
  Co-Authors: Claire R. Gough, Talisman Energy, Canada, Ruth Romer, IPIECA, UK

Papers

• Equator Principles: Where Next?
  Dr. Jim Wright, KBC Advanced Technologies plc, UK.
• Developing A Local Content Strategy - A Guidance Document by IPIECA.
  Elena Oskolskaya, ExxonMobil Global Services Company, USA.
  Co-authors: Vincent Bordmann , François Breant, TOTAL, France, Estella Nucci, IPIECA, UK, Elizabeth Wild, BP, UK, Maria Bernarda Zapata Martínez, Repsol, Spain, Treacy Roberts, ExxonMobil Global Services Company, USA.
• Local Contents Challenges in the Brazilian Oil and Gas Sector.
  Rogerio Londero Boeira, Brazilian Development Bank, Brazil.
• Corporate Social Responsibility: A Tool in the Management of Oil and Gas Resources in Ghana.
  Richmond Osei-Hwere, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology, Ghana.
• Greening the Oil Sands.
  Wishart Robson, Nexen, Canada.

Posters:

• Fiscal Systems: Seeking a Balance Between Social and Economic Needs.
  Rodrigo Lucchesi, Petrobras, Brazil.
  Co-author: Alexandre Salem Szklo
• Developing Sustainability Criteria for Site Selection of Underground Oil Storage Facilities.
  Parisa Mohammadi, Iranian Oil Terminals Company, Iran.
  Co-author: Abdollah Ahmadi, Iranian Oil Terminals Company, Iran.
• Sustainability in Projects.
  Jose Modica, Petrobras S/A, Brazil.
• Social Responsibility Initiatives for Large Scale Development.
  Wilhelm Alheit, CH2M HILL, UAE.
  Co-authors: Natalie Box, Leticia Solaun, CH2M HILL, Qatar.
• CLOV Project: Local Content Policy Development.
  Geneviève Mouillerat, CLOV Project – TOTAL E&P Angola, France.
• Investigate Of CSR in Aspect of Energy Saving & Environmental Solutions in Petrochemical Industry.
  Ali Rahneshin, Borzouyeh Petrochemical Company (BPC), Iran.
  Co-authors: Peyman Razmjoo, Maryam Vakilzadeh, Borzouyeh Petrochemical Company (BPC), Iran.
• Oil, a New Frontier and Associated Socio-Political Risks and Challenges.
  Mark Anderson, KBC Process Technology Limited, UK.
  Co-Author: Duncan Micklem, KBC Advanced Technologies plc, UK.

Papers

• The Big Crew Change - Managing the E&P Talent Pool for Lean Times Ahead.
  Antoine Rostand, Schlumberger Business Consulting (SBC), France.
  Co-authors: Olivier Soupa, Schlumberger Business Consulting (SBC), France.
• What We Want and What You Need: Keys to Attracting and Retaining the Next Generation of Energy Leaders.
  Braydon Boulanger, TransAlta, Canada.
  Co-authors: Joanna Desjardins, Canada, Leon Prebeau-Menezes, Canada, Dan Zilnik, Statoil, Canada.
• The New Ways of Training.
  Dominique Dekeyser, TOTAL SA, France.
  Co-author: Claire Beyou, TOTAL SA, France.
• Effective Knowledge Transfer within a Continuously Changing Industry and its Significance to the New Generation.
  Joanna Desjardins, Canada.
  Co-authors: Sonny Kushwaha, Leon Prebeau - Menezes, James Premukmar, KERN Partners, Canada.

Posters:

• Preparing the Next Generation in the Petroleum Industry.
  Mark Anderson, KBC Process Technology Limited, UK.
• On the Brink... Professional Career Expectations of Young Women Entering the Petroleum Oil and Gas Industry.
  Yasmin Abu Hijleh, Petroleum Institute, UAE.
  Co-authors: Nadia Al Hasani, Laura Lau, Richard Lau, Vanessa Middleton, Safa Mohammed, Petroleum Institute, UAE.
• Attracting and Sustaining a New Generation to the Oil and Gas Industry from a Local Perspective.
  Al Rabab Abu Helaiqa, RasGas Company Ltd., Qatar.
• Saudi Aramco Experience in Attracting Young Professionals and Retaining Expertise.
  Ahmad Al Duaij, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia.
  Co-author: Saud Al Fattah, Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia.
• The Young People Role in Oil and Gas Processing Plants as a Major Key Success Factor: A Case Study on South Pars Gas Complex in Iran.
  Dr. Gholamreza Bahmannia, National Iranian Gas Co. (NIGC), Iran.
• Talent: The Security of Supply.
  Haakon Dahle Smith, Chevron Upstream Europe, UK.
  Co-author: Sam Howard, Chevron, UK.
• Talent Management in Hydrocarbon Industry.
  Jayant Walia, Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd., India.
• Attracting and Retaining Professionals.
  Nozibele Xotyeni, SASOL Petroleum International, South Africa.
• Recruiting And Retaining Talent - Call for Newer Approaches from the Indian E&P Players. Shyamal Baruah, Oil India Ltd., India.
• The Role of Knowledge Management in Improving KNPC Refining Units Performance.
  Ali Mohammad Al-Ajmi, Kuwait National Petroleum Company, Kuwait.