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SUMMARY:SPE WA Technical Luncheon - Waitsia - A new onshore gas resource for Western Australia
DESCRIPTION:Abstract: \nThe presentation will provide a summary of AWE Ltd an Australian energy company focused on upstream oil and gas opportunities in Australia\, New Zealand and Indonesia. It will then provide an overview of the Waitsia field discovery as well as a history of the North Perth Basin; it’s exploration and pioneers.  There will be detail on AWE’s significant interests in the region and acreage position together with the appraisal and development plan of the Waitsia field covering the petroleum system and plays\, the structure and depositional setting of Waitsia and the phasing of the development. In addition the reserve and resource position will be described as well as the upcoming 2017 programme. Importantly the significance and relative scale of this discovery will be provided. \nPresenter: Dr Suzanne Hunt \nSuzanne has a Ph.D. in Geomechanics\, a BSc Geophysics with Mathematics\, a MSc in Mining Geology and is a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers. During her 25-year career in mining and petroleum\, Suzanne has worked across multiple disciplines including geology\, geotechnics\, geophysics\, field development planning\, reserves estimation\, production and facilities engineering. \nSuzanne has published over 50 papers in production engineering\, field development planning\, reservoir engineering\, micro-seismicity and geomechanics. She has a keen interest in the integration of disciplines and the advancement of processes and systems which create interdisciplinary collaboration for asset improvement. \nSPE in conjunction with our sponsors Expro and Quadrant Energy\, are kindly sponsoring students to attend the monthly technical luncheons. Please fill out an application form\, explaining why you are interested in attending the SPE Technical Luncheons. Successful applicants will be notified via email each month from the SPE Student Chapter. \n 
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/waitsia-a-new-offshore-gas-resource-for-western-australia/
LOCATION:Parmelia Hilton\, 14 Mill Street\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Danielle Poskus (SPE Program Chair)":MAILTO:danielle.poskus@shell.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20170418T161500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20170418T180000
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SUMMARY:Joint AINDT & SPE Technical Evening - SAVING RESOURCES WITH LATEST TANK INSPECTION & NDT TECHNIQUES - FREE
DESCRIPTION:Above Ground Storage Tanks (ASTs) found in terminals and refineries around the world are often considered a low priority item and overlooked for various reasons. Owners and users of ASTs have had to reevaluate the consequence of different types of failures of tanks in recent years\, and Inspection/NDT methodologies have been modified to suit the changes\, join us to learn how you can save time and costs by inspecting your ASTs. \nBy Michael Trinidad\, he holds a Diploma in Engineering (Non-Destructive Testing) from the Advanced Materials Testing Centre\, Australia. He has a total experience of 25 years in several advanced NDT inspection techniques and during his career has been certified level III by AINDT\, ASNT\, ASNT-ACCP\, RWTuV and CSWIP with additional API 510\, 570 and 653 inspection qualifications.  Michael\, originally from Perth has spent the past 20 years working overseas.
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/joint-aindt-spe-technical-evening-saving-resources-with-latest-tank-inspection-ndt-techniques-free/
LOCATION:Mia Yellagonga (Woodside)\, 11 Mount St\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Morgan":MAILTO:JULIE.MORGAN1@woodside.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20170405T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20170405T180000
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SUMMARY:SPE Lecture: An Introduction to Inflatable Packers
DESCRIPTION:Inflatable packers are the least common and most diverse of the three types of oilfield “packing” technology that you are likely to come across.  The basic technology has been around in oilfield for nearly 80  years and can be found in open and cased hole situations\, in workover / intervention\, in decommissioning and abandonment and even in some surface applications.  It is not the easiest down hole technology to master and there are\, globally\, different versions of it\, several main applications and some very common challenges and potential pitfalls in their use.  Perth is the centre for one of the worlds few inflatable packer manufacturing specialists\, who manufacture for the global market.  The presentation will cover an introduction to this technology type with examples of some of the main applications\, such as external casing packers\, the various types of plug\, some straddle applications ( that’s pairs of packers) for hydraulic fracturing and other “test or treat” applications\,  plus some of the more unusual and novel customised applications. \nSpeaker:  Francis Ford\, Inflatable Packers International (IPI)  \nFrancis Ford is Inflatable Packers International’s (“IPI”) R&D Manager.  He started with IPI as an apprentice from school in 2005 and has run inflatable packers all over the world in various mining and oil and gas locations since then\, including many new or custom made tools.  For the past five years he has formally been IPI’s R&D Manager and has played a leading role in designing many of IPI’s versions of the tools covered in the presentation\, plus a key role in evolving the company’s uncommon inflatable packer core technology. 
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/spe-lecture-an-introduction-to-inflatable-packers/
LOCATION:Old Perth  Boys School  (Curtin University Perth CBD)\, 139 St Georges Terrace\, Perth WA 6000\, Australia\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Abbas Khaksar":MAILTO:WAContinuingEducation@apemail.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20170321T161500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20170321T180000
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SUMMARY:Technical Event - Insitu FPSO Hull Plate Repairs   Facilities Group - FREE
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nBy: Olaf Rutgrink Senior Engineer from AMOG Consulting \nAbstract: AMOG was tasked with developing a long-term fix for some localised cases of severe hull pitting corrosion on an FPSO structure that had resulted in through holes in the hull. The challenge was to develop a repair that could be implemented whilst the FPSO remained on station and producing. Consideration had to be given to the strength\, buckling and fatigue capacity of the repair as well as to the limitations and constraints of the repair location. A repair solution and drawings were provided and forwarded onto ABS for class approval. Subsequently a cofferdam structure was designed and installation support provided for undertaking the underwater hull repairs. \nOlaf’s Bio: Olaf Rutgrink is a Lead Consulting Engineer with AMOG Pty Ltd and has been exposed to all facets of AMOG’s activities in offshore oil and gas\, defence\, civil infrastructure\, legal and mining. Olaf has 16 years of analytical\, design\, structural and project engineering experience with involvement in the shipbuilding\, mining\, civil infrastructure and offshore industries.
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/technical-event-insitu-fpso-hull-plate-repairs-facilities-group-free/
LOCATION:Mia Yellagonga (Woodside)\, 11 Mount St\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Morgan":MAILTO:JULIE.MORGAN1@woodside.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20170310T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20170310T140000
DTSTAMP:20161205T022416Z
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SUMMARY:SPE WA Distinguished Lecturer - Creating Value from Uncertainty and Flexibility
DESCRIPTION:Abstract: \nAn increasing number of oil & gas companies use decision analytic methods to deal with complex and uncertain decisions\, but still they get consistent under-performance in typical business metrics (cost\, production rates\, time to start\, etc… ) leading to less value than expected\, or\, more perniciously\, than possible. Uncertainty per se is not the culprit\, rather a failure to make the best decisions under uncertainty – which are often non-intuitive. The real value-destroyers are bias and failing to plan for\, and exploit\, the different ways reality might evolve – if you under-estimate the real uncertainty\, you are likely to under-invest in managing its consequences. Making the best decisions requires an accurate assessment of uncertainty (unbiased\, neither optimistic nor pessimistic) – and an unbiased approach to managing its consequences – putting as much effort on capturing upside opportunities as mitigating risks. \nWe often make decisions to live up to expectations rather than to live up to possibilities. Despite the ubiquity of options in the oil & gas industry\, in practice these embedded options are often overlooked in the formulation and evaluation of investment opportunities\, even when uncertainties are explicitly modelled. This talk will illustrate and discuss how to create value from uncertainty and flexibility by applying an option pricing methodology that explicitly focuses on upside possibilities. To properly value flexibility\, we must model not only the possible future decisions\, but also the information available at the time these decisions are made. \n  \nPresenter: Reidar B. Bratvold \nReidar is Professor of Petroleum Investment and Decision Analysis at the University of Stavanger. His research interests include decision analysis\, project valuation\, portfolio analysis\, real-option valuation\, and behavioural challenges in decision-making. Prior to academia\, he spent 15 years in the industry in various technical and management roles. He is a co-author of the SPE book Making Good Decisions. Professor Bratvold has previously twice served as an SPE Distinguished Lecturer. He is the 2015 recipient of the North Sea Region SPE Management & Information Award and currently serves as the executive editor for the SPE Economics & Management journal. \nReidar is a Fellow of the Society of Decision Professionals and a member of the Norwegian Academy of Technological Sciences. He holds a PhD in petroleum engineering and an MSc in mathematics\, both from Stanford University and has studied business and management science at INSEAD and Stanford University. \nSPE in conjunction with our sponsors Expro and Quadrant Energy\, are kindly sponsoring students to attend the monthly technical luncheons. Please fill out an application form\, explaining why you are interested in attending the SPE Technical Luncheons. Successful applicants will be notified via email each month from the SPE Student Chapter.
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/spe-wa-distinguished-lecturer-creating-value-from-uncertainty-and-flexibility/
LOCATION:Parmelia Hilton\, 14 Mill Street\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Danielle Poskus (SPE Program Chair)":MAILTO:danielle.poskus@shell.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20170309T173000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20170309T193000
DTSTAMP:20170206T025013Z
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SUMMARY:SPE Sundowner March 2017
DESCRIPTION:After the success of our last event\, the SPE-WA Sundowner is now back by popular demand! The night will be an excellent opportunity to meet like-minded Professionals within the Upstream Oil & Gas industry. Beer\, wine\, soft drinks and food platters will be provided on the evening. \nRegister early to receive the discounted ticket price of $25! We hope to see you there. \nProudly sponsored by Impact Selector.
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/spe-sundowner-march-2017/
LOCATION:Parmelia Hilton\, 14 Mill Street\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20170223T141500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20170223T154500
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SUMMARY:SPE WA and AOG Present - Upstream State of the Art (FREE)
DESCRIPTION:Cost: Free\nDate: Thursday 23rd February 2017\, 2:15PM – 3:45PM\nVenue: AOG Exhibition & Conference\, Perth Convention Exhibition Centre \nThe Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) is the largest individual-member organization serving managers\, engineers\, scientists and other professionals worldwide in the upstream segment of the oil and gas industry. A major goal of SPE is to provide professionals opportunities to enhance their technical and professional competence. During this session\, the local Western Australian section has organised four speakers to discuss cutting edge aspects of the upstream industry across a broad range of technical topics. \nFull abstracts and registration at www.aogexpo.com.au \nTopics: \n\nDigital Energy – Enabling Subsurface teams through Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (Mr https://www.spe-wa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Nopsema2-1.png Smart\, Digital Manager\, Accenture)\nGeomechanics assessment of depletion (and injection) induced changes: Risks of reservoir compaction & subsidence\, well integrity\, fault reactivation & earthquakes (Dr Abbas Khaksar\, Global Geomechanics Advisor\, Baker Hughes Inc)\nMultiphase well testing: Theory and NWS case studies (Mr https://www.spe-wa.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/RISC-2-e1484111930597-1.jpgiel O’Reilly\, Petroleum Engineer\, Chevron Australia)\nPetrophysics across the petroleum industry from a core to a CEO (Mr Andrew Buffin\, Principal Petrophysicist and Managing Director\, ResEval Consulting Pty Ltd)
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/spe-wa-section-and-aog-present-upstream-state-of-the-art-free/
LOCATION:Western Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20170221T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20170221T180000
DTSTAMP:20170215T022809Z
CREATED:20170202T020217Z
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SUMMARY:AINDT & SPE Facilities Group - FREE Joint Technical Event - Aging\, but not Obsolete: Lessons in Life Extension
DESCRIPTION:      \nPRESENTS: \n  \nAging\, but not Obsolete: Lessons in Life Extension  \nby Dr Kieran Chalk\, Senior Consultant at Frazer-Nash Consultancy \nIn a climate of low CAPEX and OPEX budgets keeping existing assets operating safely and reliably is challenging but essential\, requiring robust justification for any financial expenditure. This talk will examine lessons in asset integrity management and life extension from a range of industries and how they can be applied to physical asset management in the oil & gas industry. Topics covered will include the management of pipelines\, electrical infrastructure and corrosion through to how engineering analysis can be effectively used to aid financial decision making. \nAbout Dr Kieran Chalk is a Mechanical and Materials Engineer with a background in industry and academia. He has undertaken asset integrity management projects in a wide range of industries and regulatory environments across the world and is adept at applying this experience across industries. His work developing a management strategy for the wreck of the SS Richard Montgomery in the River Thames won the Institution of Engineering and Technology’s Innovation in Safety Award 2016.
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/facilities-group-technical-event-aging-but-not-obsolete-lessons-in-life-extension-free/
LOCATION:Mia Yellagonga (Woodside)\, 11 Mount St\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Morgan":MAILTO:JULIE.MORGAN1@woodside.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20170208T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20170208T140000
DTSTAMP:20161205T022342Z
CREATED:20161114T063925Z
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SUMMARY:SPE WA Distinguished Lecturer - Prediction and Management of Fines Migration for Enhanced Oil and Gas Production
DESCRIPTION:Abstract:  \nFines migration is the most common formation damage mechanism that challenges the economic viability of petroleum development projects. The phenomenon has been widely reported for production and injection wells\, drilling\, completion\, waterflooding and pressure depletion with water support. It is explained by the lifting of reservoir fines\, their migration and pore plugging with consequent permeability decline. We introduce a maximum retention function for fines that models fines mobilization and allows coreflood interpretation\, well impairment history analysis and well behavior prediction. \nThe laboratory and field case studies presented validate the approach. The reservoir study presented shows how to use the coreflood- and well-history data for reliable prediction of productivity decline\, its prevention\, and mitigation. The traditional view of fines migration is that it should be avoided because of its detrimental effect on reservoir permeability and hence well productivity. However\, the permeability decline effect provides a relatively simple method for water mobility control. We show laboratory and field cases where\, compared with “normal” waterflooding\, the fines-assisted low salinity waterflood results in a significant increase in reservoir sweep due to fines lifting and permeability decline in the swept zone. Additionally\, in oil and gas reservoirs\, the injection of a small fresh water bank into watered out wells\, or above the hydrocarbon-water contact\, decelerates the invaded water and significantly decreases water production. \nHuf-n-puf by low-salinity water significantly decreases water production in oil- and gas wells. Reliable prediction of productivity decline due to fines migration and its effective management to enhance oil and gas production is the key message of this lecture. This lecture stimulates the petroleum engineer’s thinking into productivity enhancement options and\, in particular\, that natural or deliberately induced fines migration may often assist in oil and gas production. \n  \nPresenter: Pavel Bedrikovetsky \nPavel is Professor of Petroleum Engineering at the University of Adelaide. He authors a seminal book on reservoir engineering and over 200 papers in international journals and SPE. His research covers formation damage\, waterflood and EOR. \nPavel holds an MSc in Applied Mathematics\, a PhD in Fluid Mechanics and a DSc in Petroleum Engineering from the Russian Gubkin Oil and Gas University. He was a Visiting Professor at Delft University of Technology and at Imperial College of Science and Technology in London. He boasts 35 years of industrial experience in Russia\, Europe\, Brazil and Australia. \nPavel serves as a short course instructor and a Program Committee member at numerous SPE Conferences. He was a 2008-2009 SPE Distinguished Lecturer. \nSPE in conjunction with our sponsors Expro and Quadrant Energy\, are kindly sponsoring students to attend the monthly technical luncheons. Please fill out an application form\, explaining why you are interested in attending the SPE Technical Luncheons. Successful applicants will be notified via email each month from the SPE Student Chapter.
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/spe-wa-distinguished-lecturer-prediction-and-management-of-fines-migration-for-enhanced-oil-and-gas-production/
LOCATION:Parmelia Hilton\, 14 Mill Street\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Danielle Poskus (SPE Program Chair)":MAILTO:danielle.poskus@shell.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20170207T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20170208T170000
DTSTAMP:20170111T012917Z
CREATED:20161121T052519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170111T012917Z
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SUMMARY:Continuing Education Training Event: Formation Damage and Productivity Enhancement in Oil & Gas Reservoirs
DESCRIPTION:View the flyer as a PDF\nView the training course 2-page outline \nWho should attend\nThe course is aimed at drilling\, production\, and reservoir engineers\, simulation and laboratory specialists involved in exploitation of oil and gas fields\, water flooding\, EOR\, drilling\, and well stimulation.\nCourse objectives\nThe course will provide an overview at awareness level of common issues in formation damage and well stimulation\, with coverage of waterflooding and EOR. \nCourse fees include \n2 days’ training\nComplimentary registration to SPE Distinguished Lecture Lunch at Hilton (Feb 8)\nSnacks and lunches\nHardcopy of training material\nCourse outline \nIntroduction: General formation damage concepts\nFormation damage in water injection and disposal wells. Mathematics\, Laboratory study. Injectivity test. Field cases. Example exercises.\nPWRI and RWI. Waterflood above fracture gradient. Exercises: depth of particle penetration; prediction of skin in fractured well.\nProduction formation damage (e.g. fines migration\, scaling\, sanding). Laboratory studies. Fines-migration test. Chemical compatibility test. Mathematical modelling. Exercises: calculate maximum retention function; predict productivity decline. \nFormation-damage-assisted technologies: low-salinity and smart waterflooding\, water-production control\, cost-effective EOR. Incremental recovery due to wettability alteration and additional sweep due to induced damage. Field cases. \nLessons learned (Russia\, Brazil\, Germany\, China).\nAbout the instructor\nPavel Bedrikovetsky is an author of a seminal book in reservoir engineering and 215 technical papers in international journals and SPE. His research covers formation damage\, unconventional resources\, waterflooding and EOR. He holds MSc in Applied Mathematics\, PhD in Fluid Mechanics and DSc in Reservoir Engineering from Moscow Oil-Gas Gubkin University. In 1991-1994 he was a Visiting Professor at Delft University of Technology and at Imperial College of Science and Technology. From 1994 and until now Pavel is a Petrobras Staff Consultant. He boasts 40-year industrial experience in Russia\, Europe\, Brazil and Australia. Currently he holds Chair in Petroleum Engineering at Australian School of Petroleum at the University of Adelaide. He served as Section Chairman\, short course instructor\, key speaker and Steering Committee member at many SPE Conferences. He is 2008-2009 and 2016-2017 SPE Distinguished Lecturer.  \nCourse Sponsors\n\nhttp://www.focus-oandg.com/\n\nhttp://scieng.curtin.edu.au/engineering/petroleum-engineering/
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/formation-damage-training-2017/
LOCATION:Curtin Graduate School of Business\, 78 Murray St\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20161215T113000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20161215T133000
DTSTAMP:20161201T063447Z
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SUMMARY:Young Professionals Technical 101 Series: Geosteering
DESCRIPTION:  \nOnly 25 spots available – sign up below to claim your spot \nGeosteering is the intentional directional control of a wellbore based on the results of downhole geological logging measurements rather than three-dimensional targets in space\, usually to keep a directional wellbore within a pay zone. This Geosteering 101 technical series describes broadly the “why” and “how” of geosteering and the reasons we need to geo-steer and will detail the technology advancements that is making this process a lot easier. \nPresenter Bio: Huw Hughes  – Jones is currently the LWD Technical Advisor and Asia Pacific geosteering coordinator for Sperry Drilling. He supports all geosteering work within the region and has held this position since 2006. Huw started in the oil industry in 1995 and has worked in various field and office positions for Sperry Drilling during that time. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Geology from the University of Leicester\, UK \nGeosteering 101 \nCost:          This event is FREE  and is proudly sponsored by Halliburton Australasia. \nWhen:        Thursday\, December 15. 11:30 – 13:30 (Registration and networking before talk at 12pm) \nWhere:      Halliburton\, 140 St Georges Terrace\, Level 27 (Ask for https://www.spe-wa.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/RISC-2-e1484111930597-1.jpgiel Johnson on arrival) \nThere will be food provided \n  \nSpecial Thanks to this event’s sponsor:
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/young-professionals-technical-101-series-geosteering/
LOCATION:Halliburton Office\, 140 St Georges Tce\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Ashwin Amarnath":MAILTO:ashwin.amarnath@apa.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20161208T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20161208T140000
DTSTAMP:20161102T061746Z
CREATED:20160915T015347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161102T061746Z
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SUMMARY:SPE WA Technical Luncheon - Australian LNG: The cost myths and truths
DESCRIPTION:Abstract: \nIn recent years there have been a number of press articles relating to the high cost of doing business in Australia. The impacts of low productivity\, high-labour costs and poor performance have all been highlighted as ailments with Australia and within the LNG (construction) industry in particular. This has led to the generally held views that Australia is a high-cost environment and Australian LNG is expensive. The headline numbers that are often quoted appear to support these views\, however they overlook and sometimes mask aspects of individual projects that are important to understand before making any broad or generic pronouncements about the competitiveness of the Australian industry in general. \nThis presentation will try and sort out the myths and truths of Australian LNG costs. We will: \n\nIdentify key inadequacies of the generic comparisons that have often been made in the recent past\nDemonstrate the actual impact of several identified issues\nIdentify the real differences and similarities in development and costs of LNG projects in Australia compared to other areas of the world\, in particular the US.\nDemonstrate the importance of decisions made early in the project development cycle by respective owners on the projects and project costs\nExamine the impact of lack of collaboration\n\nPresenter: Martin Wilkes \nMartin Wilkes holds a Masters of Engineering (Chemical and Process) from the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne\, UK. He has worked in the oil and gas industry for more than 25 years\, holding a range of international positions with Shell and Woodside prior to joining RISC. Martin is a principal advisor at RISC. He is a Chartered Chemical Engineer and a Chartered Environmentalist\, a member of the Institution of Chemical Engineers\, and a member of the SPE. \nSPE in conjunction with our sponsors Expro and Quadrant Energy\, are kindly sponsoring students to attend the monthly technical luncheons. Please fill out an application form\, explaining why you are interested in attending the SPE Technical Luncheons. Successful applicants will be notified via email each month from the SPE Student Chapter.
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/spe-wa-technical-luncheon-australian-lng-the-cost-myths-and-truths/
LOCATION:Parmelia Hilton\, 14 Mill Street\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Danielle Poskus (SPE Program Chair)":MAILTO:danielle.poskus@shell.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20161122T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20161122T180000
DTSTAMP:20161026T082624Z
CREATED:20161026T082559Z
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SUMMARY:Hurdles and Hazards in Well Test Analysis
DESCRIPTION:Well Test Analysis (or Pressure Transient Analysis\, PTA) is one of a Reservoir Engineer’s fundamental tools. Every RE is expected to understand and apply it. Yet scratch the surface and the understanding often proves to be patchy and the application faulty. So PTA often ends up being farmed out to a small group of in-house SMEs or external consultants\, leaving REs disconnected from one of the fundamental inputs to their models – which exacerbates the problem. \nWhat hurdles need to be cleared in order to gain the necessary understanding?  What common misunderstandings are preventing REs from plying their trade in the PTA domain? This talk will seek to address some common misapprehensions – and will also highlight some of the hazards that greet the unwary engineer exploring this world\, and how to recognize and overcome them. \nSpeaker: Nick Last \nNick has been working with WT data since the 1980s\, when he trained under some of the pioneers of modern well test analysis in Flopetrol (Schlumberger Testing). After 11 years with Schlumberger\, he became a consultant: planning\, supervising and analyzing well tests all around Asia and Australasia. He has worked with data from every kind of conventional play\, and has advised Major Operators\, small-cap and private companies\, consultancies and service companies. He is now seeking to put himself out of a job by ensuring that any RE can quickly become a capable well test analyst. \n 
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/hurdles-and-hazards-in-well-test-analysis/
LOCATION:Old Perth  Boys School  (Curtin University Perth CBD)\, 139 St Georges Terrace\, Perth WA 6000\, Australia\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Abbas Khaksar":MAILTO:WAContinuingEducation@apemail.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20161116T093000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20161116T170000
DTSTAMP:20161003T085004Z
CREATED:20161003T085004Z
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SUMMARY:INTSOK Well & Reservoir Technologies Conference
DESCRIPTION:Visit INTSOK Website for registration information \nProgramme Overview \nThe time of mega-scale oil and gas projects in Australia has most likely come to an end. The next phase in our industry sector is going to come from smaller stand-alone or backfill projects to existing producing assets. The reserves are found in smaller and more complex fields and the costs of developing these are forever increasing. \nThe industry is now calling for suppliers offering enabling or emerging technologies or novel approaches that could be applied in a cost challenged environment to develop these reserves. Norway has a reputation for innovation and is in the forefront in terms of technology and expertise in the areas of reservoir understanding\, drilling and downhole equipment. \nTo showcase our capabilities in these areas\, INTSOK will host a Drilling\, Downhole & Reservoir Technologies Conference in Perth\, Australia on Wednesday 16 November 2016. \nThis is an opportunity for you to meet the experts and learn from their knowledge and experience.
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/intsok-well-reservoir-technologies-conference/
LOCATION:Western Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20161115T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20161115T180000
DTSTAMP:20160921T054646Z
CREATED:20160921T054624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160921T054646Z
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SUMMARY:Technical Evening - Challenges in Handling Increased Water Production in Matured Gas Condensate Facilities
DESCRIPTION:Challenges in Handling Increased Water Production in Matured Gas Condensate Facilities By Wally Georgie From Maxoil Solutions \nIt is often the case when developing gas condensate fields\, the facilities to separate and treat produced water are not fully considered in the design.  This is due to the fact that most gas condensate fields will not produce formation water until later on in the production life; condensed water will be produced throughout the production life but is at low ratio in relation to the gas production rate.  In subsea production systems where hydrate control is required continuously\, most of the condensed water is handled together with the recovery and regeneration of the hydrate inhibitor such as MEG.  In some cases\, LDHI or methanol is used instead and can provide additional challenges with the Produced Water treatment. \nIf the necessary produced water separation and treatment system is not fully developed in the initial design of the process\, handling the water can be very challenging due to lack of suitable treatment facilities as well as the difficulties in treating it in conventional PW handling facilities. Produced water treatment requirements in gas condensate facilities is different from produced water in crude oil systems.  The produced water treatment should take into account the configuration and design of the separation train of the system as it will have a major impact on the selection of the downstream facilities. \nDifferences in produced water can include low salinity\, tight/secondary emulsions\, small condensate droplets\, chemical used\, high pressure drop\, low temperatures etc.  Due to these challenges common technologies may not be effective in handling PW in gas condensate systems. \nThis presentation will address the different handling issues and the optimum approach in treating the produced water in gas condensate production facilities. \nWally has worked for over 37 years in different areas of oil and gas production facilities\, including corrosion control\, flow assurance\, fluid separation\, separator design\, gas handling and produced water both onshore and offshore.  He started his career in oil and gas services sector in 1978 based in the UK and working globally with different production issues then joined Statoil as senior staff engineer and later as technical advisor in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea till 1999. Working as part of operation team on oil and gas production facilities key focus areas included optimization\, operation trouble-shooting\, de-bottlenecking\, oil water separation\, slug handling\, process verification\, internal corrosion control\, chemical management and flow assurance and myriad other fluid and gas handling issues. He then started working in March 1999 as a consultant globally both offshore and onshore in conventional and unconventional oil and gas operation matters
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/technical-evening-challenges-in-handling-increased-water-production-in-matured-gas-condensate-facilities/
LOCATION:Mia Yellagonga (Woodside)\, 11 Mount St\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Facilities Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Morgan":MAILTO:JULIE.MORGAN1@woodside.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20161109T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20161109T140000
DTSTAMP:20160815T092505Z
CREATED:20160815T092244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160815T092505Z
UID:4525-1478692800-1478700000@www.spe-wa.org
SUMMARY:SPE WA Technical Luncheon - Autonomous Inflow Control Devices (AICD) - Prediction Modelling
DESCRIPTION:Abstract:  \nOptimising oil production from long horizontal wells to obtain maximum reservoir contact and effective reservoir sweep management has been a challenging task. Uneven production and early water or gas breakthrough are the main challenges to achieve the target production. For many years\, inflow control devices (ICDs) which restrict flow by creating additional pressure have been used to mitigate this problem. They are\, however passive in nature and once water or gas breakthrough\, the chocking effect cannot be adjusted without intervention. \nThe autonomous inflow control device (AICD) is an active inflow control device with a self-adjustable design to self-regulate and provide greater chocking when gas and water breaks through. This prevents the well from being flooded when unwanted fluid breakthrough therefore providing the advantage of being able to even out the inflow into well and in addition choke compartments producing unwanted fluids leading to greater recovery\, lower water cuts and gas production. \nPrediction modelling used to select a well candidate process between Passive and Autonomous inflow control device using systematic approach. Analysis on actual results comparing modelling studies\, field application and long term performance. \n  \nPresenter: Dr Ismarullizam Mohd Ismail  \nDr Ismarullizam Mohd Ismail is the Subsurface Engineering Manager for Tendeka based in Aberdeen\, United Kingdom. He is in charge of inflow control and sand control research and development and reservoir modelling team. He has over 13 years of experience in multiple role in sand control and inflow control product starting from application engineer\, operation engineer\, product champion\, technical advisor and currently in research & development. He has work for various major service company and university research. He holds a PhD and MSc. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Leeds\, United Kingdom. \n  \nSPE in conjunction with our sponsors Expro and Quadrant Energy\, are kindly sponsoring students to attend the monthly technical luncheons. Please fill out an application form\, explaining why you are interested in attending the SPE Technical Luncheons. Successful applicants will be notified via email each month from the SPE Student Chapter. \n 
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/spe-wa-technical-luncheon-autonomous-inflow-control-devices-aicd-prediction-modelling/
LOCATION:Parmelia Hilton\, 14 Mill Street\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Danielle Poskus (SPE Program Chair)":MAILTO:danielle.poskus@shell.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20161026T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20161026T223000
DTSTAMP:20161019T130128Z
CREATED:20160808T062650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161019T130128Z
UID:4413-1477508400-1477521000@www.spe-wa.org
SUMMARY:SPE APOGCE 2016 Conference Dinner: Catching the Next Wave
DESCRIPTION:SPE APOGCE 2016 Conference Dinner \nDate                            Wednesday\, 26th October 2016 \nWhere                        Astral One Room\, Crown Perth\, Burswood\, WA \nDress                         Business/Semi-Formal \nTime                          7pm for 7:30 pm \n  \nEnjoy Australian influenced cuisine whilst socialising with SPE APOGCE 2016 delegates and local SPE members at the feature social function for the 2016 conference. \nThis dinner will be an experience not to be missed that has incorporated Western’s Australia’s relaxed atmosphere into the evening. Come along and indulge in top-notch food stations\, delicious beverages\, and a great atmosphere to mingle. \nWith MC Russell Woolf leading the evening – whether you book a single ticket or table\, this event will impress! \n 
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/spe-apogce-2016-conference-dinner-catching-the-next-wave/
LOCATION:Crown Perth\, Great Eastern Highway\, Burswood\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6100\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Anderson":MAILTO:sarahanderson@chevron.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20161025T131500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20161025T134500
DTSTAMP:20160815T083734Z
CREATED:20160803T135432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160815T083734Z
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SUMMARY:APOGCE Networking Luncheon & SPE WA Distinguished Lecturer - Verifying Performance and Capability of New Technology for Surface and Subsurface Facilities
DESCRIPTION:Abstract: \nAs seen in the United States shale oil revolution\, the develop­ment of new technology is an enabler in reducing capital costs\, simplifying production\, increasing the capacity of facilities\, and\, in some cases\, making marginal projects profitable. While deal­ing with significant risk\, the challenge of progressing technology can be overcome through technology qualification. A technolo­gy qualification program (TQP) provides a means of identifying risks and taking the correct steps to mitigate rather than avoid them. This lecture summarizes the required steps in qualifying technology and how to keep track of technology development through the technology readiness level ranking system. \nPresenter: Ed Grave \nEd is an upstream senior technical advi­sor for fractionation and separation at ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company in Spring\, Texas. Recognized in the company for his expertise in advancing new technology\, he led ExxonMobil’s effort to design and qualify a separation system for ultra deep water. Grave initiated and is the technical chairman of the joint industry Separations Technology Research Program on qualifying separation equipment. He also served as vice chair of SPE’s Separation Technology Technical Section. Grave graduated from New Jersey Institute of Technology with an MS degree in 1982.
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/spe-wa-distinguished-lecturer-verifying-performance-and-capability-of-new-technology-for-surface-and-subsurface-facilities/
LOCATION:Crown Perth\, Great Eastern Highway\, Burswood\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6100\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Danielle Poskus (SPE Program Chair)":MAILTO:danielle.poskus@shell.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20161024T080000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20161024T170000
DTSTAMP:20160906T012823Z
CREATED:20160510T115349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160906T012823Z
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SUMMARY:SPE Western Australian Section Geo-Mechanics Seminar: Fundamentals\, Applications and Advances
DESCRIPTION:APOGCE 2016 Pre-Conference Event \n SPE-WA Education Seminar:  Geomechanics; Fundamentals\, Applications and Advances \nA one-day educational seminar organised by the Continuing Education Committee of Western Australia section\, is planned to be held on 24 October 2016 (Monday). The objective of this pre conference seminar is to increase the awareness of petroleum engineers and geoscientists on oil field Geomechanics fundamentals and its applications in petroleum exploration\, development and production\, recent advances in Geomechanics technology with field examples from the Asia Pacific region. Invited renown experts from industry\, academia and research organizations will give about 10 different 30-minutes technical presentations on a variety of topics from the basics and how to build a Geomechanical model\, applications of Geomechanics in drilling\, completion\, stimulation\, reservoir management and enhanced production and production induced changes in the stress field to Geomechanics in unconventionals; coal seam gas\, gas storage and CO2 sequestration. Poster presentations of related topics are also considered for those who would like to share their knowledge and experiences. Expert Panel discussions on advances in Geomechanics and site visits to the world class rock mechanics and rock physics facilities of CSIRO and Petroleum Engineering Department of Curtin University are also planned as a part of this unique educational seminar. \nRegistrations and Tickets: \nSPE members and presenters: \nAUD350 (AUD300 early bird registration by 15 September) \nNon-members: AUD450 (AUD400 early bird registration by 15 September) \nStudents: AUD100 (limited seats only) \nSeminar registrations will include seminar lectures\, poster viewing and demonstration desks lab visits\, tea/coffee/lunch and happy hour. \nCall for Poster Presentations: Poster presentations are welcomed and those who want to share their Geomechanics knowledge or have case studies related to the seminar topic should send their abstracts for consideration before September 30th\, 2016 to Dr. Abbas Khaksar\, Chair of SPE WA Education Committee\, abbas.khaksar@bakerhughes.com Accepted abstracts will be notified by October 7th. \nMini-Exhibition Opportunity: There are also opportunities for mini-exhibition (demonstration/promotion desks) at the venue for companies\, institutes and individuals who want to show case and promote their Geomechanical services and capabilities to the seminar attendees at cost of AUD 1000 per exhibition desk which includes 1 (one) entry ticket to the seminar lectures and drinks/meal. For more information please contact abbas.khaksar@bakerhughes.com \nThe venue will be the CSIRO Seminar Room\, ARRC Building\, 26 Dick Perry Avenue\, Kensington\, WA which is about 9 km from the Perth CBD. For public transport from Perth CBD use Bus number 33. If you would like to drive to the venue \, there should be ample free parking spaces (especially if you arrive there by 8.00-8.10am) at the front of ARRC Building. \nSeminar Program Schedule  \n08:00-08:20: Registration and Welcome Tea/Coffee \nSession 1 \n08:20- 08:30: Seminar Opening- Introduction\, House Keeping\, etc. \n08:30- 09:00: Overview-Introduction to Petroleum Geomechanics \n09:00- 09:30: Rock Mechanical Properties Profiling: Core Testing and Well Log Integration. \n09:30-10:00: In Situ Stresses\, Stress Orientation and Wellbore Failure. \n10:00- 10:45: Morning Coffee Break – Site Visit Tour #1- CSIRO and Curtin University Rock Mechanics Testing Facilities  \nSession 2 \n10:45- 11:15: Pore Pressure and Fracture Gradient: Drilling Applications \n10:15- 11:45: Drilling Geomechanics\, Case Study \n11:45-12:15: Poster Session \n12:15-13:00 Lunch Break and Poster Viewing  \nSession 3 \n13:00-13:30: Geomechanics Applications in Well Completions- Sanding Evaluation. \n13:30-14:00: Geomechanics Considerations and Impact on Hydraulic Fracturing & Water Injection \n14:00-14:30 Geomechanics at Field Scale\, 3D-4D Applications \n14:30-15:15: Afternoon Coffee Break – Site Visit Tour #2- CSIRO and Curtin University Rock Mechanics Testing Facilities  \nSession 4 \n15:15-15:45 Integrated Geomechanics to Reduce Risk and Uncertainty for CCS: The South West Hub Project\, Australia \n15:45-16:15: Geomechanics Aspects of Coal Seam Gas Development \nPanel Session  \n16:15-17:00: Geomechanics in Oil Patch; Past\, Present & Future \n17:00-18:00: Happy Hour: Poster Viewing and Networking with drinks and finger food  
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/spe-western-australian-section-geo-mechanics-seminar-fundamentals-applications-and-advances/
LOCATION:CSIRO  Seminar room ARRC Buidling\, 26  Dick perry Avenue \, Kensington\, Perth \, Western Australia\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Abbas Khaksar":MAILTO:WAContinuingEducation@apemail.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20161018T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20161018T180000
DTSTAMP:20160919T085452Z
CREATED:20160919T085452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160919T085452Z
UID:4373-1476806400-1476813600@www.spe-wa.org
SUMMARY:OGFG -Technical Event - Smart Geo-structure Interaction and System Modelling of Subsea Facilities
DESCRIPTION:Smart Geo-structure Interaction and System Modelling of Subsea Facilities \nAbstract: \nThe system performance of subsea facilities is highly affected by its interaction with the seabed. By better understanding the system and identification of the key drivers in the design process\, the performance can be optimized and in turn lead to better and more cost-effective foundation solutions. This presentation outlines the geotechnical interaction with subsea systems and how uncertainty in soil properties and modelling of the system response influences outcomes. For the cases of subsea structure foundations and on-seabed pipelines\, the presentation outlines how (i) modelling of the geo-structure interaction\, and (ii) the use of probabilistic methods to assess uncertainty can lead to optimal outcomes and better-informed decisions. Examples of smart foundation solutions for better system performance are also given. \nBio: \nØyvind Torgersrud has been working with the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI) for 6 years\, currently employed at the Perth office in Australia. He graduated from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in 2010 with a M.Sc in Structural Engineering supplemented with subjects in geotechnical engineering and soil structure interaction (SSI). He works on both consulting and research projects on geotechnical design\, complex finite element analyses (FEA)\, SSI and geotechnical earthquake engineering\, both for offshore and onshore projects\, located in Norway\, Australia and South East Asia.
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/ogfg-technical-event-smart-geo-structure-interaction-and-system-modelling-of-subsea-facilities/
LOCATION:Mia Yellagonga (Woodside)\, 11 Mount St\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Morgan":MAILTO:JULIE.MORGAN1@woodside.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20161011T104500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20161011T170000
DTSTAMP:20160921T050801Z
CREATED:20160921T050320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160921T050801Z
UID:4883-1476182700-1476205200@www.spe-wa.org
SUMMARY:FESAus Master Class - Integrating Formation Evaluation and Geology
DESCRIPTION:SPE Members will be granted FESAus Member prices for this event! \nVisit FESAus website to sign up \nEvent flyer \nA half-day event with a range of international subject matter experts \nLogs are the primary tool from geologists and engineers to understand the lateral and vertical distribution of reservoirs\, source rocks and seals. This understanding is critical in identifying new prospects and maximising production from existing fields. \nThis Master Class has assembled 12 excellent speakers with a combined industry experience exceeding 300 years\, covering a wide range of topics with scales from seismic down to core plugs. There will be an opportunity to quiz all speakers. \nTentative agenda: \n\n\n\n11:00-11:20\nHistory of use of logs by geologists\nGerry McGann\, Incremental Oil and Gas\n\n\n11:20-11:40\nChallenges in log correlation\nEd Hooper\, Woodside\n\n\n11:40-12:00\nEnvironments of deposition from logs\nMike Walker\, Walker Petrophysics\n\n\n12:00-12:30\nQuestions\n\n\n\n12:30-13:00\nLunch break\n\n\n\n13:00-13:20\nLog signatures of key stratigraphic surfaces\nMartin Kennedy\n\n\n13:20-13:40\nSeismic and logs to build geological models\nSagar Ronghe\, Down under geosolutions\n\n\n13:40-14:00\nSource rock Quantification from logs\nIrina Emelyanova\, CSIRO\n\n\n14:00-14:30\nQuestions\, coffee\n\n\n\n14:30-14:50\nCore and Geology\nTony Kennaird\, Corelab\n\n\n14:50-15:10\nCore to log Upscaling & Uncertainty\nWesley Emery\, iRPM Pty Ltd\n\n\n15:10-15:30\nImage logs to determine flow units etc\nJeremy Prosser\, TaskFronterra\n\n\n15:30-15:50\nThin beds\nPeter Bright\, independent consultant\n\n\n15:50-16:00\nQuestions\, coffee\n\n\n\n16:00-16:20\nUnconventional log analysis etc\nBen Clennell\, CSIRO\n\n\n16:20-16:40\nCase study\, logs and seismic\nStephen Abernathy\, Shell Australia\n\n\n17:00-17:30\nQuestions\, drinks\n\n\n\n\nDate: Tuesday 11th October 2016 (with registration deadline Sunday 2nd October) \nTime: 10:45 – 17:00 (with social drinks 17:00 – 18:00) \nVenue: IBIS Hotel\, 334 Murray Street\, Perth. \nCost: $250 (SPE Members and FESAus Members)\, $300 (non-members) \nCoffee\, lunch and post event drinks are included in the cost \nTell your colleagues about this event with the flyer\, soon!
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/fesaus-master-class-integrating-formation-evaluation-and-geology/
LOCATION:IBIS Hotel\, 334 Murray St\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20160922T170000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20160922T190000
DTSTAMP:20160829T074211Z
CREATED:20160829T002501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160829T074211Z
UID:4588-1474563600-1474570800@www.spe-wa.org
SUMMARY:SPE WA Sundowner
DESCRIPTION:SPE WA -SUNDOWNER \nPROUDLY SPONSORED BY ARV CONSTRUCTION SOLUTIONS \nThursday\, 22nd SEPTEMBER 2016 \nFLUX @ 191 ST GEORGES TERRACE \n \n5pm to 7pm \nDrinks and Food Platters Provided \nCOST \nEarly Bird -$10 (prior to September 8) \n$20 otherwise \nContact: \nhttps://www.spe-wa.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/RISC-2-e1484111930597-1.jpg Pickering: https://www.spe-wa.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/RISC-2-e1484111930597-1.jpg.Pickering@opes.com.au \nLiam Le: thanhliem.le@olympus-ap.com \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/spe-wa-sundowner/
LOCATION:Western Australia
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.spe-wa.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/SPE_Sept_sundowner2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Dan Pickering":MAILTO:dan.pickering@opes.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20160920T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20160920T180000
DTSTAMP:20160916T023642Z
CREATED:20160916T023642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160916T023642Z
UID:4371-1474387200-1474394400@www.spe-wa.org
SUMMARY:OGFG -Technical Evening - High Fidelity Nonlinear Dynamic Simulations: 1) Dropped Objects\, 2) Flexible Riser Systems
DESCRIPTION:High Fidelity Nonlinear Dynamic Simulations: 1) Dropped Objects\, 2) Flexible Riser Systems by Dr Hema Wadhwa from INTECSEA \nThe presentation aims to discuss a) simulation-based dropped objects assessments for cost management and installation risk reduction and b) An advanced Nonlinear Dynamically Substructured (NDS) solver that enables direct integration and efficient computation of detailed 3D flexible riser finite element models into local and global configurations for more accurate and computationally efficient solutions for flexible riser fatigue life assessments. \nDr Hema Wadhwa has more than 6 years of experience in floating systems engineering and research\, including; model testing and data analysis. Her experience includes response based analysis (RBA)\, offshore engineering\, hydrodynamics of subsea and floating structures\, fluid-structure interaction\, mooring analysis\,  on-bottom stability analysis of subsea pipelines\, model testing and data analysis\, offshore pipelines monitoring data analysis. Hema was hydrodynamics SME for dropped object risk assessment model testing campaign at the Neutral Buoyancy lab at NASA. She has strong analytical and data analysis skills. She is also a co-developer of Response Based Analysis (RBA) tool for floating systems at INTECSEA.
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/ogfg-technical-evening-high-fidelity-nonlinear-dynamic-simulations-1-dropped-objects-2-flexible-riser-systems/
LOCATION:Mia Yellagonga (Woodside)\, 11 Mount St\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Morgan":MAILTO:JULIE.MORGAN1@woodside.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20160907T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20160907T140000
DTSTAMP:20160902T034300Z
CREATED:20160525T131614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160902T034300Z
UID:3806-1473249600-1473256800@www.spe-wa.org
SUMMARY:SPE WA Technical Luncheon - Three Deepwater Well Design Mistakes: Wellbore Stability\, Differential Sticking\, and Zonal Isolations. What are the issues and how do we correct for them?
DESCRIPTION:Abstract: \nAs the fields and developments mature for deepwater projects\, water depth and complexity have increased over the past decade. Tight drilling window and tight annulus clearance have caused many unnecessary compromises for deepwater drilling. In this talk\, James will present case studies on the application for addressing challenges associated with the aforementioned mistakes\, their consequences\, and overcoming these limitations. \n Presenter: James Liu \nJames Liu is the Regional Manager for K&M Technology Group covering Asia and Australia. He has more than 19 years of experience in the oil and gas industry with 6 years specializing in Extended Reach and Complex Wells. He completed his Master of Science Degree from University of Houston after obtaining his undergraduate degree from Trinity University’s Chemical Engineering program. He is highly experience in the various directional drilling segments including MWD\, LWD\, DD\, and drilling optimization. Having held various technical and management positions\, he landed on his passions for engineering and problem solving when he joined K&M Technology Group 6-1/2 years ago.\nHe has been involved in various aspects of Extended Reach and Complex Well engineering\, including solving design issues and feasibility studies for wells “not drillable” just 10 years ago. By staying abreast of various technological advancements as well as operational techniques\, he has led his team to break new grounds in drilling records. In addition to different facets of engineering\, James has also enjoyed training both internally to provide quality assurance and junior advisors\, and externally to clients seeking to gain knowledge for their upcoming ERD projects. \nAfter taking on his first international assignment\, he is currently living in Kuala Lumpur with his family. While trying to establish a new office there for K&M\, he has added Business Development to his array of duties. He is an active member of SPE and IADD. He has presented to SPE in 2 separate occasions just this year.  In his free time he enjoys hanging out with his family\, hiking\, movies\, traveling and meeting new people. \n  \nSPE in conjunction with our sponsors Expro and Quadrant Energy\, are kindly sponsoring students to attend the monthly technical luncheons. Please fill out an application form\, explaining why you are interested in attending the SPE Technical Luncheons. Successful applicants will be notified via email each month from the SPE Student Chapter.
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/spe-wa-technical-luncheon-three-deepwater-well-design-mistakes-wellbore-stability-differential-sticking-and-zonal-isolations-what-are-the-issues-and-how-do-we-correct-for-them/
LOCATION:Parmelia Hilton\, 14 Mill Street\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Danielle Poskus (SPE Program Chair)":MAILTO:danielle.poskus@shell.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20160906T164500
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20160906T180000
DTSTAMP:20160906T075616Z
CREATED:20160815T075955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160906T075616Z
UID:4520-1473180300-1473184800@www.spe-wa.org
SUMMARY:SPE WA Lecture: Data Science and Machine Learning for Petroleum Engineers
DESCRIPTION:There has been an explosion of interest in big data\, data science and machine learning within the oil & gas industry in recent years. While companies have invested heavily in R&D in these areas\, petroleum and reservoir engineers on the front-lines of operating assets have so far seen very little in the way of practical tools to assist with their work. In this lecture\, https://www.spe-wa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Nopsema2-1.png will provide subsurface engineers with an overview of these fields\, explain what engineering problems they best address and\, using examples\, demonstrate how these technologies can be applied to real world problems. \n  \nSpeaker: https://www.spe-wa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Nopsema2-1.png Smart \nhttps://www.spe-wa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Nopsema2-1.png Smart is a leading technology advisor to subsurface engineering teams in the oil & gas industry. Driven by a relentless passion to help engineers get what they really want\, https://www.spe-wa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Nopsema2-1.png has led and advised on the technical development of major digital oilfield solutions on some of the largest development projects in the world. From these experiences he deeply believes that successful innovation in Digital Oilfields can be achieved without mega-budgets and should be driven\, not by IT project management\, but by the grass-roots needs of real engineers facing real problems. \n  \nPlease note the new venue and starting time.
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/spe-lecture-data-science-machine-learning-for-petroleum-engineers/
LOCATION:Old Perth  Boys School  (Curtin University Perth CBD)\, 139 St Georges Terrace\, Perth WA 6000\, Australia\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Abbas Khaksar":MAILTO:WAContinuingEducation@apemail.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20160827T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20160827T233000
DTSTAMP:20160728T050025Z
CREATED:20160707T020416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160728T050025Z
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SUMMARY:The Young Professional's Gala Dinner
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for a night of food\, dancing and celebration with friends and peers at the industry dinner of the year for Young Professionals in Western Australia. This year we will be hosting the dinner at the brand new Bell’s Functions which overlooks the Swan River\, Kings Park and Perth’s skyline in the Elizabeth Quay precinct. Three course dinner and drinks included \nProceeds from raffle tickets and spot prizes at the evening will be donated to our selected charity – Manna. \nEarly Bird Pricing applies until the 25th July \nFor table arrangements email your preferred grouping to sarahanderson@chevron.com \n 
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/the-young-professionals-gala-dinner/
LOCATION:Bell’s Functions\, Pier 3\, Barrack Street Jetty\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Anderson":MAILTO:sarahanderson@chevron.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20160818T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20160818T140000
DTSTAMP:20160811T102646Z
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SUMMARY:PESA WA Technical Luncheon - 50 Years of Oil and Gas Exploration in Australia - A PESA Perspective
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE SPE MEMBERS ARE GRANTED PESA MEMBERS PRICES TO THIS EVENT! \nPlease book with wa-secretary@pesa.com.au to take advantage of this if you are not a PESA member. \n \n  \n“50 years of Oil & Gas exploration in Australia a PESA Perspective” \nA Talk by Jaap Poll \nSee more details at the PESA site \nJaap’s talk will provide a review of the past 50 years of Oil &Gas exploration in Australia. A review of the early 60’s aggressive drilling campaigns to boom times in the late 2000’\, from focus onshore oil exploration to an offshore gas exploration campaigns as well going through tough times in the 70’s and the different oil prices cycles. \nJaap’s views as a Past Federal President and a Distinguished member as how these events shaped the Oil & Gas industry in Australia and how they impacted on PESA since its creation to what it is now. What the society has contributed to the industry in terms of education through the symposium’s technical talks\, technical courses\, magazine\, journals\,  scholarships\, support for the community school education and charity are a good way to appreciated our industry and saw the resilience that has characterised over the last half of century. \n  \nCost:\n$76 for PESA Members (early bird price)\n$99 for non members\n$86 for all PESA members who book after 15th August\n$35 for students (early bird price)\n$50 for retired members (early bird price) \nEarly bird closes Monday 15th August 3pm\, all registration close Tuesday 16th August 5pm.
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/pesa-wa-technical-luncheon-50-years-of-oil-and-gas-exploration-in-australia-a-pesa-perspective/
LOCATION:Parmelia Hilton\, 14 Mill Street\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20160816T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20160816T180000
DTSTAMP:20160803T082718Z
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SUMMARY:OGFG - Oil & Gas Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) - Comparison of Australian and Other First World Oil & Gas Industry Practices
DESCRIPTION:This presentation examines the post-treatment management of Oil & Gas NORM (predominantly Radium-26 & Radium-228 in oil producing facilities and Pb-210 in gas producing facilities) within Australia compared with other mature jurisdictions with radioactive and nuclear material handling industries. \nOil and gas radioactive waste storage in Australia is not subject to any prescriptive restrictions with regard to timeliness of disposal and as such managed on a case by case basis\, normally underpinned by the expectation that a solution will present itself in the near future. Currently\, there is no commercially or Government run intractable waste disposal facility available to industries across all state\, territory and Commonwealth jurisdictions within Australia. \nThis combination has led to the on-going ‘temporary’ storage of radioactive material pending an inexpensive\, easy and local disposal solution\, akin to that for non-hazardous waste stream. Firm plans for this type of facility are yet to appear and are not forecast for the near future. \nWhile not specifically prohibited in Australia\, ‘speculative accumulation’ is an on-going liability for the generator of the material\, members of the public or the environment in the vicinity of the stored material and the state/territory government in which it is being stored. \nComparison with other jurisdictions such as the United States (under 40 CFR 261 & 10 CFR 61) shows that the on-going storage and continual growth of material stockpiles\, is identified as a major risk for solid wastes and mixed wastes that include radioactive components and is generally not permissible. \nBy Dean Crouch\, Radiation Services Manager at Oceaneering  \nDean has provided high-level advice and consultation in occupational hygiene\, radiation safety and safety management systems to the oil&gas and mining sectors for the last 10 years. Having held roles on both sides of the regulatory fence on the subject of specialised radiation safety with industrial sealed sources and NORM waste material produced during oil& gas and mining production and decommissioning. Dean has also been lead project advisor/manager for the only two large-scale oil produced NORM disposal campaigns to leave Australia for final disposal overseas. \n 
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/ogfg-oil-gas-naturally-occurring-radioactive-materials-norm-comparison-of-australian-and-other-first-world-oil-gas-industry-practices/
LOCATION:Mia Yellagonga (Woodside)\, 11 Mount St\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Facilities Group
ORGANIZER;CN="Julie Morgan":MAILTO:JULIE.MORGAN1@woodside.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20160811T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20160811T140000
DTSTAMP:20160804T082718Z
CREATED:20160408T074906Z
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SUMMARY:SPE Technical Luncheon - From 3D Pore Scale Imaging to Reservoir Inputs: Next generation reservoir characterization and description
DESCRIPTION:Abstract: \nDigital rock analysis\, an emerging technology driven by rapid advances in 3D pore scale imaging and computation\, allows an unprecedented quantitative understanding of the pore scale at which all reservoir processes operate. Digital rock projects have historically focused on applications to core analysis – characterizing details at the pore scale and ensuring that the physics incorporated is correct.  While crucial\, it has been a fundamental limitation to creating widespread commercial value and real growth to date. \nThis lecture highlights how this technology can aid the geoscientist and reservoir engineer today — examples are given where reconciliation and integration of the different types of data from a fundamental understanding of the pore scale adds value. In particular the work is used to offer fast turnaround times\, aids in our understanding of unconventional reservoir core material and explains uncertainties and trends from laboratory measurements (e.g\, issues with heterogeneity\, representative elemental volume\, wettability\, distribution of remaining oil saturation\, EOR processes). \nIndustry is seeking the extension of this technology to reliably derive and predict petrophysical & SCAL data along continuous lengths of core material and to integrate the data to information at increasingly larger scales (log characterization\, geomodels and ultimately reservoir simulators). We conclude with a discussion of further steps being undertaken to create value via methods to image larger quantities of core– defining appropriate representative scales for different rock types\, compactly storing the data\, and developing methods to efficiently make continuous calculations of properties – from the pore to the reservoir scale. \nPresenter: Mark Knackstedt \nMark Knackstedt is Professor at the Department of Applied Mathematics at the Australian National University and advisor to FEI Oil and Gas. He is a current and past (2007-2008\, 2009-2010\, 2012-2013) SPWLA distinguished speaker\, 2015-2016 SPE Distinguished Lecturer\, was awarded the George C. Matson Memorial Award from the AAPG in 2009 and the ENI award for New Frontiers in Hydrocarbon Research in 2010.
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/spe-technical-luncheon-from-3d-pore-scale-imaging-to-reservoir-inputs-next-generation-reservoir-characterization-and-description/
LOCATION:Parmelia Hilton\, 14 Mill Street\, Perth\, Western Australia\, 6000\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Danielle Poskus (SPE Program Chair)":MAILTO:danielle.poskus@shell.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20160809T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Shanghai:20160809T133000
DTSTAMP:20160803T052140Z
CREATED:20160803T051809Z
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SUMMARY:Mobility\, Permeability and Productivity (FESAus Technical Meeting)
DESCRIPTION:Jack Harfoushian\, Schlumberger \nEvent Flyer \nAbstract \nWith today’s depressed price of oil\, underlying uncertainties relating to reserves estimation are subjected to more scrutiny than ever prior to final investment decision. Permeability is a key reservoir property which directly impacts well and reservoir performance\, recovery factor\, and therefore reserves. Although it can be inferred from petrophysical measurements\, such as poro-perm correlations\, NMR or sonic data\, permeability is a dynamic measurement best made in-situ while flowing native reservoir fluids. Drill stem tests have been the traditional way of providing average effective permeability of the entire reservoir\, which is important at initial stages in determining productivity and completion design. Formation testers have come a long way over the past few decades and can now provide representative and accurate permeabilitymeasurements\nover a variety of dimensions. Older generation formation testers were designed primarily to measure pore pressures\, collect fluid samples and give a qualitative estimation of mobility at the tested point. This presentation will highlight some of the pitfalls of such mobility estimations\, especially in thinly laminated deltaic sandstone deposits we encounter in hydrocarbon basins around Australia\, and will examine methods for accurate permeability and productivity measurements with advanced formation testers. \nAbout the presenter \nJack Harfoushian is a Reservoir Engineering Advisor for Schlumberger Australia\, providing data acquisition support and interpretation development for formation testing and sampling services. Jack holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Curtin University\, Australia\, and a Master of Engineering degree in Reservoir Engineering from Heriot-Watt University in Scotland\, UK. He has authored a number of papers and has given numerous presentations on formation testing and sampling at various conferences. Jack is a member of the SPE and SPWLA; he has been a member of SPE Distinguished Lecturers committee and currently serves as a SPE section committee member in Perth. \n  \nThis event is available for SPE members at FESAus member prices. \nVisit FESAus website to sign up
URL:https://www.spe-wa.org/event/mobility-permeability-and-productivity-fesaus-technical-meeting/
LOCATION:Western Australia
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