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Technical Program: Wednesday, 6 May
0930–1200 | 306
PANEL: CLIMATE CHANGE
Moderators:
Joseph Reilly, ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company
Craig Shipp, Shell International E&P
Climate change is considered a major issue in the scientific, economic, political, and media communities, but the causes and consequences of climate change are not fully understood. This panel is intended to provide an understanding of the scientific basis of climate change, including the data, methodology, and interpretations of the scientific evidence. Globally recognized experts on this subject will be invited to present their views and discuss their observations with the audience.
Panelists
Kevin Trenberth, Senior Scientist, Climate Change Analysis Section, National Center for Atmospheric Research
Daniel Schrag, Director, Harvard University Center for the Environment
Thomas Peterson, National Climate Data Center, NOAA
Gerald North, Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Sciences, Texas A&M University
John Cain, Principal Advisor, Environment and Climate Change, Chevron
| 19795 | Climate Change J.M. Reilly, ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company; R.C. Shipp, Shell International E&P |
0930–1200 | 604
FIELD DEVELOPMENT OPTIMIZATION
Session Chairpersons: Sandeep Khurana, Devon
Saif Al-Arfi, ADCO
0930–1200 | 602
ADVANCES IN FLOW ASSURANCE: TECHNOLOGIES AND FIELD APPLICATIONS
Session Chairpersons: Tom Sifferman, ETTP Consulting
Doreen Chin, Shell International E&P Company
0930 |
19864 |
Flow Assurance Challenges in the Papa-Terra Project Kazuioshi Minami, Petrobras |
0952 |
20204 |
Impact of Reservoir Fluid Compositional Variation and Valid Sample Acquisition on Flow-Assurance Evaluation O.C. Mullins, Schlumberger; H. Elshahawi, M. Flannery, Shell; M. Okeefe, S. Vanuffellen, Schlumberger |
1014 |
20171 |
Innovative Technique for Flowline Plug Remediation J. Lee, B. Hampton, R.R. Alapati, E.A. Sanford, S. O’Brien, Champion Technologies |
1036 |
19990 |
Improved Predictions of Hydrate Plug Formation in Oil-Dominated Flowlines S.R. Davies, J.A. Boxall, L.E. Dieker, A.K. Sum, C.A. Koh, E.D. Sloan, Colorado School of Mines; J.L. Creek, Chevron ETC; Z.-G. Xu, SPT Group |
1058 |
19869 |
Understanding Kinetic Hydrate Inhibitor and Corrosion Inhibitor Interactions J.A. Moore, Nalco; L. Ver, Vers/Nalco; P. Conrad, Nalco |
1120 |
20189 |
Successful LDHI Qualification for Produced Fluids in a Flexible Riser at 10oF E.A. Sanford, Champion Technologies; T.S. Golczynski, Multiphase Solutions; B. Hampton, R.R. Alapati, J. Lee, Champion Technologies |
0930–1200 | 312
OFFSHORE PIPELINES II
Session Chairperson:
James Pappas, Devon Energy Corporation
Richard Williams, Fugro Chance
0930–1200 | 610
ARCTIC EXPLORATION, PRODUCTION, AND TRANSPORTATION
Session Chairpersons:
Peter Noble, ConocoPhillips
Brian Noel, ConocoPhillips
0930 |
20001 |
Parametric Study of Ice-Class Ship Structure J. Abraham, C. Daley, Memorial University of Newfoundland |
0952 |
19954 |
Goal-Based Solution to Offshore Drilling Challenges in Arctic Environments R. Allan, A. Barr, A. Browning, N. Howard, C. Keener, C. Nelson, Transocean Offshore Deepwater Drilling |
1014 |
19948 |
New Challenges in the Arctic Offshore: A Classification Society Perspective R. Basu, K.L. Richardson, ABS |
1036 |
20002 |
Scenario-Based Assessment of Risks to Ice-Class Ships A. Kendrick, BMT Fleet Technology; C. Daley, Memorial University Newfoundland |
1120 |
20151 |
Application of the Newly Adopted IACS Polar Class Rules to Offshore Support Vessels of Small Tonnage J.A. Springer III, S.A. Caughlan, D.H. Kristensen, The Glosten Associates; D.D. Cronin, B.C. Menon, ABS |
0930–1200 | 606
ADVANCES IN JACKUP TECHNOLOGY
Session Chairpersons:
Alan Young, GEMS
Patrick Wong, ExxonMobil
0930 |
20291 |
Improved Guidelines for the Prediction of Geotechnical Performance of Spudcan Foundations During Installation and Removal of Jackup Units J. Osborne, RPS Energy; G.T. Houlsby, Oxford University; K.L. The, C.F. Leung, National University of Singapore; B. Bienen, M.J. Cassidy, M.F. Randolph, University of Western Australia |
0952 |
19907 |
New Mechanism-Based Design Approach for Spudcan Foundations on Stiff-Over-Soft Clay M.S. Hossain, M.F. Randolph, University of Western Australia |
1014 |
20297 |
Further Work on the Effects of Nonlinear Wave Spreading and Its Impact on Current Jackup Assessment Practice M.J. Hoyle, Noble Denton Consultants; S.F. Smith, Sandwell Engineering, formerly with Noble Denton Consultants; R.V. Ahilan, Noble Denton Group; R.J. Hunt, Shell UK; M.R. Marcom, Rowan Drilling Company |
1036 |
20012 |
New Simplified Conceptual Model for Spudcan Foundations on Sand Overlying Clay Soils K.K. Lee, M.F. Randolph, M.J. Cassidy, University of Western Australia |
1058 |
20255 |
Assessment of Jackup Survival in Severe Storms J.S. Templeton, Sage USA; D.R. Lewis, Lewis Engineering Group; J.N. Brekke, Transocean Offshore Deepwater Drilling |
0930–1200 | 600
OFFSHORE-RELATED MODELING/TESTING
Session Chairpersons: Tere Sonne, Technip
Eric Smith, Tulane University
0930 |
20045 |
Optical Permanent Monitoring System Meets the Subsea Challenge M.M. Shand, M.C. Birch, T. Bostick, Weatherford International |
0952 |
20077 |
Field Testing of Hybrid Choke and Kill Lines Y. Poirette, J.M. Guesnon, D.C. Averbuch, Institut Français du Pétrol; D.C. Dupuis, Pride International |
1014 |
20108 |
Emerging Roles for Subsea Trees: Portals of Subsea System Functionality S.P. Fenton, GE VetcoGray |
1036 |
20182 |
Frade Field Dynamic Umbilicals Design and Testing B. Clarkston, Chevron; E. Valenzuela, EV Consulting; P.J. Worman, P. Williams, Oceaneering International |
1058 |
20192 |
Measuring Oil in Water: A Sanity Check L. Brown, M. Ide, P. Wolfe, Fluid Imaging Technologies |
1120 |
19836 |
Materials, Manufacturing, and Testing Requirements for Offshore Mooring Steel Wire Ropes, Sockets, and Pins P.W. Lohne, Det Norske Veritas |
1400–1630 | 306
GENERAL SESSION PANEL: ARCTIC ENERGY CHALLENGES AND DEVELOPMENTS
Moderators: Pierre-Alain Delaittre, Total Technical Services, Global Consultant
Buford Pollett, Texas attorney and licensed geoscientist
Energy developments in the arctic regions encompass unique challenges that are specific to these latitudes. Industry personnel must carry out the exploration, and the development and the production of hydrocarbon reserves with equipment and materials made to work in an extreme environmental situation that further impact human resources, health and safety. Logistics teams face challenges at every juncture in these remote and harsh areas.
The challenges are also commercial, depending, at least in part, on the legal and political environment of the host country. The lack of societal and cultural acceptance may require a major investment of efforts. Budgets are likely to require higher numbers, mandating a cautious business approach with an educated and detailed assessment of the balance between risk and reward.
The panel comprised of a multi-national group of key figure of our industry will address the growing opportunities that this exploration can offer and how the rewards far outweigh the risks. Specifically, you will hear first hand how the various players from the world of operator, contractor, government and independent consultant, assess and take on the challenges of energy developments in the Arctic region.
Panelists
Simen Lieungh, President and CEO, Aker Solutions
Alan Murray, Product Manager, Wood Mackenzie's Exploration Service
Peter Noble, Chief Naval Architect, ConocoPhillips
Mead Treadwell, Chair, US Arctic Research Commission
Nick Poushinsky, Principal & Senior Vice President, Business Development, Jacques Whitford AXYS
| 19844 | Arctic Energy Developments and Challenges B. Pollett, Texas Attorney and Licensed Geoscientist; C.M. Nielsen, Baker Botts |
1400–1630 | 604
ADVANCES IN MOORING SYSTEMS AND MATERIALS
Session Chairpersons:
David Barton, Kellogg Brown and Root
Donald Burris, Alan C. McClure Associates
1400 |
20074 |
Enabling Ultradeepwater Mooring With Aramid Fiber Rope Technology C. Chi, E.M. Lundhild, DuPont; T. Veselis, InterMoor; M. Huntley, Whitehill Manufacturing Corporation |
1422 |
20294 |
Design Predictions and Measurements During Installation of Suction Anchors With and Without Water-Flow System To Help the Installation Through Layered Soil Profile P.M. Aas, M. Saue, Norwegian Geotechnical Institute; J. Aarsnes, Sevan Marine |
1444 |
20202 |
Casting and Forgings for Offshore Structures and Moorings P.W. Marshall, Moonshine Hill Proprietary |
1506 |
19922 |
Recovery and Rehookup of Liu Hua 11-1 FPSO Mooring System A.M. Wang, P. Rong, S. Zhu, Offshore Oil Engineering Company |
1528 |
20155 |
Hurricane-Resistant Mooring System: Enabling Technology Through the Use of Synthetic Ropes J. Gilmore, R. Chou, Samson; E.H. Zimmerman, JD, Delmar Systems |
1550 |
19821 |
Performance Analysis of Mooring Hawser Prototypes Manufactured With Different Kinds of Constituent Materials L.F. Haach, Cordoaria Sao Leopoldo |
1400–1630 | 602
ADVANCES IN FLOW ASSURANCE: TECHNOLOGIES AND FIELD OPTIMIZATION
Session Chairpersons:
Sandeep Patni, Shell
Aditya Singh, Total E&P
1400 |
Keynote |
William Nisbet, Shell E&P |
1422 |
19730 |
Removal of a Hydrate Plug From a Subsea Xmas Tree Located in Ultradeepwater With the Aid of a Heat-Releasing Treating Fluid Kazuhiko Kochi, Petrobras |
1444 |
20084 |
Advanced Flow-Assurance System for the Ormen Lange Subsea Gas Development G. Lunde, K. Vannes, O.T. McClimans, FMC Technologies; C. Burns, K. Wittmeyer, Norske Shell |
1506 |
19941 |
Pigging Operation of Single Production Lines in Deepwater Fields S. Taxy, ADC/Doris Engineering; N. Pinto, ADC/Sonangol; E. Ratabouil, E. Bixquert, G. Trucy, ADC/Doris Engineering |
1528 |
20167 |
Nonacid Solution for Mineral Scale Removal in Downhole Conditions Y. Sanchez, Nalco; E. Castro Neira, BP; D. Reyes, C.. Macias, H. Gutierrez, J. Reyes, N.D. Feasey, R. Diaz, S. Linares-Samaniego, Nalco |
1400–1630 | 312
RISER AND PIPELINE SEAFLOOR INTERACTION
Session Chairperson:
Dan Spikula, GEMS
Ed Clukey, BP
1400 |
20197 |
Finite Element Analysis of Conductor/Seafloor Interaction J.S. Templeton III, Sage USA |
1422 |
20158 |
Reassessment of P-Y Curves for Soft Clays From Centrifuge Testing and Finite Element Modeling P. Jeanjean, BP America |
1444 |
20096 |
Techniques for the Assessment of Pipe/Soil Interaction Forces for Future Deepwater Developments D.A. Bruton, Atkins Boreas; D.J. White, University of Western Australia and Advanced Geomechanics; T. Langford, NGI; A.J. Hill, BP |
1506 |
19871 |
Effect of Remodeling and Reconsolidation on the Touchdown Stiffness of a Steel Catenary Riser: Guidance From Centrifuge Modeling M. Hodder, D. White, M.J. Cassidy, University of Western Australia |
1528 |
19925 |
Prediction of Breakout Forces for Deepwater Seafloor Objects D. Bouwmeester, J. Peuchen, T. Van der Wal, B. Sarata, Fugro Engineers; C. Willemse, S. Van Baars, R. Peelen, Delft University of Technology |
1550 |
19882 |
P-Y Model Describing the Interaction of Piles and Saturated Degradation Sands J. Wang, Tianjin University; Y. Zhou, Y. Qu, Geophysical-China Oilfield Services |
1400–1630 | 610
INVITED ORGANIZATION: RESEARCH PARTNERSHIP TO SECURE ENERGY FOR AMERICA (RPSEA)
Moderators: Art Schroeder, Energy Valley
C. Michael Ming, RPSEA
INVITED ORGANIZATION: RESEARCH PARTNERSHIP TO SECURE ENERGY FOR AMERICA (RPSEA)
The Research Partnership to Secure Energy for America (RPSEA) is a 501(c)(3) privately-funded research program competitively selected by the Department of Energy’s National Energy Technology Laboratory as the managing consortium of the Ultra-Deepwater and Unconventional Natural Gas and Other Petroleum Resources Research and Development Program of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct). The 10-year, $375 million contract is designed to enable the development of the new technologies necessary to produce more secure, abundant and affordable domestic energy supplies. Headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas, RPSEA is an industry led research and development cooperative network of more than 145 natural gas and oil experts that includes operators, service companies, universities, national laboratories, nonprofits and state associations working together in an open, innovative framework. This collaboration succeeds in identifying, funding and facilitating the development of the most appropriate and necessary research to maximize the value of our domestic resources by increasing supply, reducing cost, increasing efficiency of production and exploration, improving safety and minimizing environmental impacts. For more information on RPSEA, visit www.rpsea.org.
The session will answer the questions:
- Who is RPSEA?
- What does RPSEA do?
- How does RPSEA add value?
Insight into specific awards and results will be shared by RPSEA members and RPSEA’s president as well.
Introduction: Art Schroeder, RPSEA Ultra-Deepwater Technology Commercialization Manager & OTC Board Member
Keynote: Claudi Santiago,GE Oil & Gas CEO and President
Role of Government: Dr. Victor Der, U.S. Department of Energy Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy
RPSEA’s role: C. Michael Ming, RPSEA President
Panelists
Dr. Jim Hall, Letton-Hall Group Partner - Improvements to Deepwater Subsea Measurements Project
Dr. Enrique V. Barrera, Rice University Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Material Science - Ultra-High Conductivity Umbilicals: Paradigm Chance in Conductors Using Carbon Nanotubes Project
Mohamed A. Ali, GE Oil & Gas General Manager – Advanced Technology - Subsea Processing System Integration Engineering Project
William A. Van Wie, Devon Energy Corporation Senior Vice President, Exploration – Ultra-Deepwater Operator Technology Needs
Session Papers:
20309 Ultra-Deepwater Technology: Research, Development, Deployment, and Commercialization
A.J. Schroeder, Jr., C.A. Haver, J.E. Chitwood, Research Partnership to Secure Energy for America
20310 Research Partnership to Secure Energy for America: An Action Program for America’s Energy Future
C.M. Ming, Research Partnership to Secure Energy for America
1400–1630 | 600
SUBSEA COMPRESSION, SEPARATION, AND PUMPING
Session Chairperson:
Shawn Huang, ConocoPhillips Company
Robert Weber, PSR Group
1400 |
20028 |
Ormen Lange Subsea Compression Pilot System B. Bjerkreim, N. Frydelund, J.A. Lie, K.O. Staver, K.O. Haram, StatoilHydro; B. Nystad, Shell; H. Skofteland, Aker Solutions; H. Gedde, VetcoGray; A. Tesei, GE Oil and Gas; M. Postic, ConverTeam |
1422 |
20042 |
Ormen Lange Long Step-Out Power Supply H. Gedde, B. Slatten,VetcoGray; E. Virtanen, ABB; E. Olsen, Nexans |
1444 |
20078 |
Tyrihans Raw Seawater Injection A. Grynning, S.V. Larsen, I. Skaale, Aker Solutions |
1506 |
20146 |
Deep Multiphase Boosting Made Possible B.E. Davis, C. Kelly, BP America; K. Kierulf, K.G. Eriksson, T. Normann, G. Homstvedt, Aker Solutions |
1528 |
20135 |
Back From the Abyss: Case Study of the Condition of a Thermoplastic-Hose Umbilical After Extended Service in Deep Water M.C. McNeil, DuPont; P.J. Worman, Oceaneering International |
1550 |
20080 |
Comparison of Subsea Separation Systems V.K. Vu; Total; R. Fantoft, CDS Engineering; C. Shaw, H. Gruehagen, FMC Technologies |
1612 |
20186 |
Subsea Processing and Boosting: Building-Block Scenarios Orlando Ribeiro, Petrobras |
1400–1630 | 606
PROSPECT EXPLORATION USING MODERN GEOPHYSICAL TECHNOLOGY
Session Chairpersons: Michael Forrest, Exploration Consultant; Rocky Roden, Rocky Ridges Resources
