Technical Program: Thursday, 7 May

0930–1200 | 306

PANEL/PAPERS: NEW OCEAN INDUSTRY: OCEAN THERMAL ENERGY PLANTS AND PLANTSHIPS

Moderators: Robert Cohen, Consultant
Phil Grossweiler, M&H Energy Services

0930 20176 An Overview of Ocean Thermal Energy Technology: Potential Market Applications and Technical Challenges R. Cohen, Consultant

0952 19979 Technical Viability, Cost Projections, and Development Strategies T.J. Plocek, OIA; J.A. Marti, Technical Consulting Group; M. Laboy, Offshore Infrastructure Associates

1014 20076 Ammonia Energy Storage, Transmission, and Usage Development for Offshore Wind and Its Applicability to OTEC G. Hart, Ocean Energy Institute

1036 20190 Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion: The Cost Challenge J.C. van Ryzin, P. Grandelli, R.S. Argall, S.E. Rizea, Makai Ocean Engineering

1058 20170 OTEC Commercialization Challenges R. Varley, D. Cooper, L. Meyer, Lockheed Martin MS2

 

0930–1200 | 604

TAHITI PROJECT

Session Chairpersons: Glenn MacDonald, Stress Subsea
David Theiss, Cameron

0930

19856

Tahiti Development Overview   B.R. Varnado, Chevron

0952

19878

Configuration, Fabrication, and Installation of Tahiti Truss Spar Belly Strakes   P. Griffin, H. Jones, Chevron; A. Cattell, Consultant; M. Scheffer, HMC; S. Miller, B. Zhang, I. Solberg, Technip

1014

19859

Tahiti Project Subsea System Design/Qualification  C. Hey, J. Rasmussen, Chevron; S. Tattersall, Cameron  

1036

19861

Tahiti Subsurface: Drilling and Completion Technology Challenges and Accomplishments   L.F. Rivas, J.F. Sanclemente, K. Ricketts, Chevron

1058

19860

Tahiti Online Monitoring System for Steel Catenary Risers and Flowlines    M. Karayaka, J.-H. Chen, C. Blankenshipp, Chevron ETC; W. Ruf, 2H Offshore; M. Podskarbi, Schlumberger

1120

19857

Tahiti Spar as a Wet Tree Concept   P. Griffin, H. Thompson, Chevron;  T. Weaver, R. Burke, Technip

1142

19858

Tahiti Flowline Expansion Control System   H. Thompson, M. Zhang, Chevron ETC; M. Brunner, K. DeLack, X. Qi, Technip; C. Noel, J. Ray McDermott

 

0930–1200 | 602

DEEPWATER TECHNOLOGY

Session Chairpersons: Neil Kavanagh, Woodside Energy
Bob McCavitt, Chevron

0930

19914

Riserless Drilling With Casing: A New Paradigm for Deepwater Well Design     K.J. Kotow, D.M. Pritchard, Successful Energy Practices International

0952

20005

Conductor Preinstallation, Deepwater Brazil    R. Van Noort, R. Murray,  J. Wise, Shell; M. Williamson, B. Wilde, J. Riggs, InterMoor

1014

19810

An Investigation of Heavy Foam Properties for Deepwater Drilling   B. Guo, A. Ghalambor, A.B. Ponter, I. Ubesie, H. Ge, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

1036

20295

SBOP Drilling Enables Efficient Drilling in Extreme Water Depths   M.W. Dib, J. Lou, L. Zhu, IntecSea; M. Bassey, Frontier Drilling

1058

19784

Development of a Large-Bore Umbilical for Deepwater Dynamic Service      A. Dobson, P. Fellows, Duco

1120

20024

Focused Sampling and Downhole Fluid Analysis: A West Africa Perspective  P.J. Weinheber, R.R. Jackson, I. De Santo, Schlumberger; G.L. Atzeni, Eni Angola Exploration; E. Guadagnini, Nigerian Agip Exploration

 

0930–1200 | 312

OFFSHORE EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION

Session Chairpersons: Dave Ridyard,
Larry Gibson, Shell

0930

20087

Early Testing: Jabuti Extended Well Test   Kazuioshi Minami, Petrobras

0952

19909

Evaluation of Reservoir Connectivity of Gimboa Field, Deepwater West Africa    N.A. Carvalho, J. Lazary, N. Pinheiro, Sonangol P&P; F. Mengel, StatoilHydro; P.J. Weinheber, Schlumberger

1014

20021

Gimboa, Angola Block 4: A Deepwater Challenge    H.J. Wime, Y.A. Nogueira, L.K. Fernandes, G. Eriksen, Sonangol P&P; J.O. Bondevik, Sonangol/StatoilHydro

1036

19910

The Longest Challenge: Overview of a Groundbreaking Horizontal Well in Gimboa Field, Angola   K.D. Contreiras, D. Simao, Sonangol Pesquisa; A. Skjerdingstad, StatoilHydro; L. Ortenzi, Schlumberger

1058

20250

Low-Frequency Drill-Bit Seismic While Drilling   R.P. Radtke, J.E. Fontenot, D.A. Glowka, R.H. Stokes, Technology International

1120

20289

3D Inversion-Based Interpretation of Marine CSEM Data   J.J. Zach, M. Frenkel, EMGS

 

0930–1200 | 610

SUBSEA: INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR

Session Chairpersons: Frederic Garnaud, Total
Alvaro Negrao, Repsol

 

0930

19863

Development of Flexible Risers Monitoring Methodology Using Acoustic Emission Technology   Luiz Souza, Petrobras

0952

19930

Swimmer: Innovative IMR AUV   N. Tito, L. Riviere, E. Rambaldi, Total

1014

20154

Innovative Solution for Emergency Repair of a Deepwater Riser: Case Study of Independence Hub Flex-Joint Repair   R. Selden, TDW Offshore Services

1036

20121

New Monitoring Technology for Detection of Flexible Armor Wire Failure     H. Corrignan, R.T. Ramos, R.J. Smith, S. Kimminau, L.E. Hares, Schlumberger

1058

20058

Design of Subsea Production Systems for Reliability and Availability     C.M. Roberts-Haritonov, N.D. Robertson, J.E. Strutt, Atkins Boreas

0930–1200 | 606

CNG AND LNG TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY IN 2009

Session Chairpersons: George Montgomery, J. Ray McDermott Engineering
Jeff Buckles, Chevron

 

0930

20145

Marine CNG: Why Hasn't It Happened?   C.H. Young, M.B. Hanrahan, Centre for Marine CNG

0952

19738

Distributed Compressed Natural Gas Sea Transport    M. Nikolaou, M.J. Economides, University of Houston; X. Wang, XGas; M. Marongiu-Porcu, Texas A&M University

1014

19866

LNG Transfer in Harsh Environments: Introduction of a New Concept     S. Hoog, H. Koch, R. Huhn, IMPaC Offshore Engineering; C. Frohne, Nexans Deutschland; J. Homann, Brugg Pipesystems; G. Clauss, F. Sprenger, D. Testa, Technical University Berlin

1036

20048

LNG STS Operations in Arctic Waters    T.E. Berg, Marintek; J. Bakke, BW Gas

1058

20063

Qaulification of LNG STS Transfer Flexibles According to Guideline EN1474-11     B. van den Beemt, E. van Bokhorst, G. van der Weijde, N. Mallon, TNO; S. Verweij, Gutteling

1120

20149

The Application of a New Tank Containment System to Ultralarge LNG Carriers    T. Lamb, University of Michigan; R. Ramoo, Altair Engineering

0930–1200 | 600

PIPELINE TECHNOLOGY

Session Chairpersons: Ian Chu, KBR
Ron DeJong, Technip

0930

20098

Design and Installation of the Yme Submerged Loading System    S. Vedeld, A. Frichou, Single Buoy Moorings

0952

20217

Advanced Pipeline Riser Pull-In Analysis for a Fixed Offshore Production Platform   W. Qiu, S.-H. M. Chang, X. Liu, J.B. King, Technip

1014

19937

Plastic Liners for Hydrocarbon Transport: A Qualified and Cost-Efficient Alternative to CRAs    S.J. Hall, Technip; D. Hill, GPS Pipe Systems; P. Dang, Arkema

 

1400–1630 | 306

GENERAL SESSION PANEL: WHEN FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION: MANAGING MEGAPROJECTS IN THE CURRENT ENVIRONMENT

Introduction

Don Vardeman, Chairman OTC

Moderators: Richard Westney, Westney Consulting Group
Kevin Renfro, Anadarko

 

A multifaceted look at megaproject challenges such as hostile environments, partner and stakeholder alignment, organizational effectiveness, and risk management from the viewpoints of a panel representing experienced operators, contractors, project managers, and consultants.

 

Panelists
Richard Westney, Chairman, Westney Consulting Group
Luc J. Messier, Senior Vice President, project development, ConocoPhillips
Joël Fort, CEO/General Manager, Yemen LNG
James R. Lucas, President and CEO, Luman International

 

  20303

Offshore Megaprojects K. Renfro, Anadarko

1400–1630 | 604

AGBAMI PROJECT

Session Chairpersons: Ian Frazer,Noble Denton
Jean-Francois Saint-Marcoux, Acergy

1400

20249

Agbami Project: People and Partnerships Delivering a World-Scale Field Development   C.D. Bloomer, Chevron Project Resources

1422

20191

Intelligent Well Completions in Agbami: A Review of the Value Added and Execution Performance    A.M. Adeyemo, C. Aigbe, I. Chukwumaeze, D. Meinert, S. Shyrock, Chevron Nigeria

1444

20252

Agbami Field Development: Incident and Injury-Free Culture: A Journey to Achieve World-Class HES Performance   R.L. Simon, L. Duncan, Chevron

1506

19919

Agbami Field Development: Subsea Equipment Systems, Trees, Manifolds, and Controls   T.P. Kelly, FMC Technologies; R.H. Strauss, Chevron

1528

20251

Agbami Field Development: Subsea Installation Contract: Overcoming the Challenges  D. Sanders, Chevron; F. Chauvin, Technip

1550

20285

Agbami Offloading System: Worldwide Design and Fabrication Challenges    S. Maretti, Acergy; S. Hoekstra, SBM; H. Mitwally, Chevron Nigeria

1612

20287

Agbami Nigerian Content Execution: Successes, Challenges, and Lessons Learned    H.U. Ehondor, Chevron Nigeria

 

1400–1630 | 602

FLOATING OFFSHORE LNG

Session Chairpersons: Max Krekel, Exmar
Han Tiebout, SBM Offshore

1400

20273

LNG FPSO Development: Bringing Two Industries Together   H.J. Meek, H. Cariou, SBM Offshore; M. Schier, Linde Engineering

1422

19785

Offshore Value-Chain Optimization   E.B. Scott, C.K. Lane, Excelerate Energy  

1444

19845

The LNG Producer: A Generic Design With Great Adaptability    W. Pastoor, K. Lund, T. Tveitnes, FLEX LNG 

1506

19854

Operational Experience With Ship-to-Ship Transfer   P. Englebert, Exmar Marine

1528

19855

Concept Safety Risk Assessment of Floating Technologies   E. Kolodziej, C.-H. Chiu, Chevron ETC; C. Rubiano, M.C. Livingston, WS Atkins

1550

19884

Choices for LNG FPSOs    L.J. Festen, J. Leo, CB&I Lummus

1612

20102

LNG FPSO: Solving the Supply Shortfall      I. Iversen, V. Hellekleiv, Hoegh LNG

 

1400–1630 | 610

MODELING/TESTING FOR THE OFFSHORE

Session Chairpersons: Izabela Gruen, Exmar
Sam Ryu, SOFEC

1400

19933

Preprocessing of Offshore Platform Integrited Marine Monitoring System Data: What To Do With Unusual Values or Trends?   I. Prislin, S. Maroju,  K. Delaney, BMT Scientific Marine Services

1422

19978

Evaluating the Loading and Structural Response of an Offshore Platform Using Integrated Large and Small Scale Testing Combined With Diffraction and Finite Element Analysis and Offshore Measurements    B. Buchner, R. Heerink, J. de Wilde, Marin; J. Witz,Hess; K. la Cour Hjelholt, Ramboll

1444

19835

Comparison of Tank Testing and Numerical Analysis for the Design of a Catamaran for Deck Installation by the Float-Over Method   J-M. Cholley, A. Vanneste,Technip; F. Petrie, B. Rousse, Oceanide

1506

20019

Philosophies for Dynamic Positioning in Ice-Covered Waters    W.L. Kuehnlein, sea2ice & HSVA

1528

20035

The Value of Model Testing in Understanding the Behavior of Offshore Anchors: Towards New-Generation Anchors    S. Ozmutlu, Vryhof Anchors   

1550

19962

Benefits of Physical Modeling for Deepwater Pipeline and Riser Installations   R.J. Brown, R J Brown Deepwater, A Technip Company

1612

19918

An Experimental Study of Pipeline Flotation   S.N. Endley, A.K. Potturi, PSI; P.M. Roa, Chevron ETC

 

1400–1630 | 606

CRYOGENIC PIPELINE TECHNOLOGIES

Session Chairpersons: Phil Grossweiler, M&H Energy Services
Frank Gibbons, Bechtel

1400

19824

Managing Contraction and Stress in an Ambient Pressure Insulated 9%Ni Subsea Cryogenic Pipeline    C.N. Prescott, J.J. Zhang, Fluor Offshore Solutions

1422

20223

How the Use of Cryogenic Piping Can Reduce the Impact of LNG Transfer Terminals on Environment and Local Communities, While Increasing Site Safety and Security   P.J. Cox, R. Risi,Technip

1444

20226

Mechanical Design of Subsea and Buried LNG Pipelines  T.S. Brown, ITP InTerPipe; P. Jukes, J. Sun, J P Kenny

1506

20301

Risk Assessment and Technology Qualification Process for Offshore LNG Pipelines   J. Ballesio, H.N. Patel, A. Revenga, ABS ; P. Rynn Private Consultant

1528

20224

Risk Analysis of LNG Pipe-in-Pipe Options  C.M. Spitzenberger, Det Norske Veritas

1550

20302

Subsea Cryogenic Pipeline: Defining the Next Generation for LNG Loading—Analysis of New Technology vs. Conventional Trestle System   D.K. Beike, F.B. Gibbons, E.G. Stokes, Brass LNG