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Canadian Well Construction JournalThe Official Publication of the Canadian Association of Drilling Engineers

Volume 2 | Issue 1

January 2010

9 FEATurE STOryDrilling for Technological Innovation—Can NrC-IrAP Help you?

11 SAFET y FEATurEWellhead Piping: Freezing Hazard

5 ASSOCIATION INFOrmATION

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President’s MessageWelcome everyone. I trust you enjoyed the holiday season and are now prepared for the 90 days of chaos our industry consistently delivers this time of year. CADE continues to operate throughout the first six to seven months of 2010, when in July we take our cus-tomary break for the summer.

CADE has an exciting year of activities planned. We recently finished our first social debate forum, which was a success but of course we can improve on it. For those of you who attended, we encourage your invaluable feedback. We will have a quick online survey coming in the first week of January. Please take two minutes to complete it.

CADE/ CAODC has once again organized a spring drilling and completions con-ference for this year. The theme for this year’s conference is Innovative Solutions for Unconventional Challenges. Technical and operations personnel are continually chal-lenged to find Innovative Solutions for Unconventional Challenges—to some extent, it is part of their job descriptions. The recent changes in the world economy have provided their own set of challenges including lower commodity prices, less demand for products, less demand for services and utilization of equipment, and most of all, uncertainty. Solutions to these challenges require innovative and sometimes unconven-tional thinking. Our success as an industry will depend on our ability to provide innova-tive and potentially unconventional solutions to the new and sometimes unconventional challenges created due to the vastly altered business realities of today. The Conference Executive Committee would like to officially invite you to participate in the CADE/CAODC Drilling Conference and welcomes your contributions. This conference is a perfect forum to share your learnings. I would like to extend my sincere appreciation for the volunteer efforts of the conference committee. This conference is exceptional and of great value to our industry.

In the coming months, we’ll be redesigning our website to assist in the conference and day-to-day activities of CADE better.

I hope you enjoy this month’s issue and we look forward to the working with you in the new year.

Patrick Murphy, P.Eng.President, Canadian Association of Drilling Engineers

Feature StoriesDrilling for Technological Innovation—Can NRC-IRAP Help You? 9

Wellhead Piping: Freezing Hazard 11

DEPArTMENTS

Member Profile: Jolene Hunt 4

Association News 5

Upcoming Events 7

Stats At A Glance 12

Call For Presentations 13

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Jolene (Chipiuk) HuntEnventure Global Technology

Describe your role with enventure, your background, and your career path.As the Business Development Representative for Canada, I’m a technical salesperson and an account manager rolled into one. My primary focus is to pursue opportunities with oil and gas operators for the company’s SET brand of expandable casing solutions. This includes drilling, comple-tion, production, abandonment, and field development programs. I look after the entire Canadian region—from the East Coast to western Canada to the Arctic—which gives me the opportunity to learn about many dif-ferent assets and operational programs. I also get to meet and work with extremely knowledgeable, experienced, and creative people, which is the most enjoyable part of my job. I have a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Alberta and have been working in sales in the oil and gas service industry for the past six years. Currently, my career path is pro-gressing toward a senior business development position with Enventure; longer-term, I see myself in a leadership and management role.

What is the most rewarding part of your job?The most rewarding part of my job is definitely the kudos I get from an operator after I’ve been able to provide the right solution for their well. Whether it’s for a field-wide program or a single well, it’s a great feeling knowing that I’ve contributed real value to a project.

What is the toughest part of your job?Managing my time appropriately to achieve maximum market exposure while maintaining focus on active projects is a challenge. I’m responsible for a vast region and connect with operators across the country—so ensur-ing that I provide the best quality of service to existing customers while still pursuing new business opportunities is top priority. I’m very fortunate to have excellent support from my Enventure colleagues in Houston and around the globe who help make my work run smoothly.

Who has had the greatest influence on your career?I credit many people with positively influencing my career. I’d say my previous manager at Halliburton, John Fitzpatrick, had the biggest im-pact when it came to helping guide the direction of my career. In terms of coaching, my current manager, Mark Holland, has by far taken on the most influential role as mentor.

What do you like to do when you are not working?Sports of all kinds: squash, golf, skiing, snowboarding, mountain bik-ing to name a few. I play volleyball twice a week on a co-ed team and a ladies team. I really enjoy spending time with family and friends—I espe-cially love game nights! I also have a dog named Gus who I like taking for walks (although he usually ends up walking me).

mEmBEr PrOFILE


Welcome New Members NAME COMPANY TELEPHONE EMAILMuhammad Abid Progas Pakistan Limited [92] 00922134817599 [email protected] Ajaz SAIT 403-280-3030 [email protected] Akbar SAIT 403-295-7347 [email protected] Al-Dukaini SAIT 403-951-8048 prince for [email protected] Boone Anderson Technicoil Corporation 403-509-0700 [email protected] Artamonov SAIT 403-697-4944 [email protected] Asonganyi SAIT 403-245-4848 [email protected] Barnes Barnes Oil Company 403-966-2339 ben [email protected] Bartel SAIT 403-462-7931 [email protected] Beatty SAIT 403-932-7597 [email protected] Bedi SAIT 403-567-1650 [email protected] Bezuayehu SAIT 403-383-4060 yalemzwed.bezuayehu.edu.sait.caDavid Biederman SAIT 403-830-4222 [email protected] Bishop SAIT 403-851-8110 Kent Blair SAIT 403-278-3571 [email protected] Bobier SAIT 403-239-8714 [email protected] Boden SAIT 408-828-2363 [email protected] Bonnar SAIT 403-475-8904 [email protected] Botet Inserpetrol 416-771-3747 [email protected] Bourque SAIT 403-275-0664 [email protected] Brilz SAIT 403-852-4591 [email protected] Brown SAIT 403-837-4563 [email protected] Browne SAIT 403-284-0563 [email protected] J. Browne Trican Well Service Ltd. 403-266-0202 [email protected] Burnside SAIT 403-923-0903Denis Byvald SAIT 403-454-4215 [email protected] Cafala SAIT 403-399-6026 [email protected] Chapman SAIT 250-782-3418 [email protected] Cheung SAIT 403-239-2228 [email protected] Chhoa SAIT 403-250-6630 [email protected] Clearwater SAIT 306-421-6908 [email protected] Coskey SAIT 403-938-2374 [email protected] Dalziel SAIT 403-932-0945 [email protected] Dehghani SAIT 403-614-6143 [email protected] Dehghani SAIT 403-690-1166 [email protected] Dielwart SAIT 403-246-5499Wenhong Ding SAIT 403-228-0801Buddie Dixon SAIT 403-477-3408 [email protected] Louie Dolar SAIT 403-695-6692Ryan Dooley SAIT 403-289-2175 [email protected] Driscoll SAIT 403-275-0242 [email protected] Dzhen SAIT 403-473-8979Ernar Dzhumasov SAIT 403-288-0513 [email protected] Eldirdiri SAIT 403-452-7465 [email protected] Ewhubare SAIT 403-585-3517 [email protected] Favi SAIT 403-612-2253Jinghong Feng SAIT 403-231-6758 [email protected] Fu SAIT 403-287-3623 [email protected] Gates SAIT 403-271-8117 [email protected] Gatwich SAIT 403-273-0434Jacobus Gbeblewu SAIT 403-293-3846Brett Gilbert SAIT 403-246-0324 [email protected] Gill SAIT 403-590-8117Claude Griffiths SAIT 403-293-0670 [email protected] Haberstock SAIT 403-828-4298 [email protected] Hamilton SAIT 403-630-3942 [email protected] Haug SAIT 403-860-6924 [email protected] Hawker Remedy Energy Services Inc. 403-272-0703 [email protected] Helebo SAIT 403-472-7792Annette Heron SAIT 403-697-0869 [email protected] Hoko SAIT 403-293-6687 [email protected] Holtzman SAIT 403-938-7217 [email protected] Ismail SAIT 403-454-1758 [email protected] Jensen SAIT 306-452-8190Joseph Johnston SAIT 403-901-0588 [email protected] Jones SAIT 403-704-0372 [email protected] Kitwattana SAIT 403-569-9879 [email protected] Klam SAIT 403-505-1090 [email protected] Koebel SAIT 403-286-5668 [email protected] Koracin SAIT 403-287-3492

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CADE Membership renewalsPlease log on to cade.ca to renew your CADE membership online (under the membership tab).All 2009 CADE memberships expired September 30, 2009. 2010 CADE memberships are now required to maintain member pricing at the various CADE events.

Kelvin Kosior SAIT 306-722-7710 [email protected] Kozel SAIT 403-686-3348 [email protected] Krejcik SAIT 403-932-6075Owen Lanktree SAIT 403-305-8444 [email protected] Lenyk ExxonMobile Canada Ltd. 403-232-5383 [email protected] Macdonald SAIT 403-801-9291Petar Malenica SAIT 403-891-1532 [email protected] Marriott SAIT 403-288-0703 [email protected] McEwen SAIT 403-700-1715 [email protected] McGee SAIT 403-242-5594 [email protected] McKinna SAIT 306-461-9205 [email protected] McLean SAIT 403-690-8879 [email protected] McLeod SAIT 780-639-4115 [email protected] McLeod SAIT 780-913-0905 [email protected] McRobbie Baker Hughes Canada Company 403-537-3400 [email protected] Mercer SAIT 403-362-9074 [email protected] Miller SAIT 403-474-9732Troy Miller SAIT 403-464-3700 [email protected] Moffat SAIT 403-998-4194 [email protected] Morris SAIT 403-638-6564 [email protected] Morrison SAIT 403-271-6202 [email protected] Munro SAIT 403-282-2804 [email protected] Murray SAIT 403-332-2490 [email protected] Mut SAIT 403-390-0521 [email protected] Naka SAIT 306-421-5940 [email protected] Neda SAIT 403-285-7637 [email protected] Nekzad SAIT 403-918-7339 [email protected] Nieszner SAIT 306-693-8746 [email protected] Nutbrown SAIT 780-870-3211 [email protected] Pallan SAIT 403-569-9275Moonsu Park SAIT 403-279-1684 [email protected] Peng SAIT 403-802-2991 [email protected] Razzaq SAIT 403-293-5478Ian Richardson Atlantic Directional Services 403-290-1570 [email protected] Rowlands SAIT 403-457-6167 [email protected] Roy SAIT 403-481-3201 [email protected] Rysavy SAIT 403-465-8867 [email protected] Salman SAIT 403-590-2333 [email protected] Sanai SAIT 403-245-1746 [email protected] Sarmiento Penn West Energy Trust 403-777-2500 [email protected] Scratch SAIT 403-647-7567 [email protected] Seutter SAIT 403-862-8596 [email protected] Shobowale SAIT 403-975-8673Ashton Smith SAIT 403-220-0760 [email protected] Smith SAIT 403-981-3853 [email protected] Tanveer SAIT 403-284-8046 [email protected] Teclemariam SAIT 403-399-6642Mark Tierney SAIT 403-816-9860 [email protected] Vekved SAIT 780-832-8715 [email protected] Velichka SAIT 403-971-5638Samuel Wabugwe SAIT 403-797-2129 [email protected] Walsh SAIT 403-669-0108 [email protected] Wang SAIT 403-228-3368Terry Warren SAIT 403-897-2412 [email protected] Weaver SAIT 250-786-5235 [email protected] Wedderburn SAIT 403-923-5750 [email protected] Wei SAIT 403-802-6986Derrick Westlund SAIT 403-968-9569 [email protected] Wheaton SAIT 403-370-5387 [email protected] Whitney SAIT 403-932-7562 [email protected] Wiens SAIT 403-378-4142 [email protected] Wikstrom SAIT 403-863-2687 [email protected] Won SAIT 403-450-4353 [email protected] Zhao SAIT 403-239-1347Wang Bing Zhou SAIT 403-775-0480 [email protected]



TITLE NAME TELEPHONE

President Patrick Murphy 403-266-7383Past President David White 403-699-5160Vice-President John GardenSecretary Tammy Todd 403 613-8844Treasurer Alice Skoda 403-232-6066Membership Chairman Jason Tiefenbach 403-543-8012Education Chairman Mike Buker 403-213-3615 Social Chairman Dan Schlosser 403-531-5284CWCJ Editor Todd Brown 403-230-3055Technical Chairman Jeff Arvidson 403-232-7100IT Chairman Cris Catrinescu 403-720-2024Drilling Conference Liaison Doug Hollies 403-604-6645Executive Member Ryan Schoenhals 403-767-0202CAODC Liaison John Pahl 403-292-7966

CADE Executive Team 2009/2010

Upcoming CADE Luncheon

Editor’s Note

Date Wednesday,January 13, 2010

Place The Westin Calgary

Time 11:30 a.m.—Reception

12:00 noon—Luncheon 12:30 p.m.—Presentation

speakerKelly Taylor

Upcoming EventsCADe Technical luncheonWednesday, February 10, 2010 The Westin Calgary

CADe Technical luncheon Wednesday, March 10, 2010 The Westin Calgary

CADe Technical luncheon Wednesday, April 14, 2010 The Westin Calgary

As you read this, it’s now 2010 and the Christmas and New Year’s parties have been over for a few weeks and everyone is diligently back at work. The CADE executive has been working very hard again this year and we are busy continuing to try and bring events and informa-tion to the industry that enhances the value CADE offers to its members. We had our first and very successful debate/forum. (Thanks to Clifford Hogstead who basically organized and arranged the whole event himself. It was a great idea and a great event.) We are currently going through the process of re-vamping our website, and you should see a new site online in the next few months. Patrick Murphy has been working hard to bring in more senior industry people to help us develop our long-term goals and define the role CADE should play in our industry now and in the future.

The drilling conference folks have released their Call for Abstracts, and the deadline to submit is Feb. 19. The conference is scheduled for May again this year and we will be featuring lots of information on the event in the coming months.

We hope you enjoy this issue and remember to think of us if you have any white papers or articles you’d like to submit for publication is this, your spiffy new Canadian Well Construction Journal.

Todd Brown, CADE News Editor [email protected] | cell: (403) 969–8148

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Recognized globally for research and innovation, the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is a leader in the develop-ment of an innovative, knowledge-based economy for Canada through science and technology. Within this leading-edge organization is NRC’s Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP)—Canada’s premier innovation assistance program for Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in growing by using technology to commer-cialize services, products, and processes in Canadian and international markets. NRC-IRAP has been assisting Canadian SMEs for over 60 years.

NRC-IRAP uses a field staff of 240 pro-fessionals, or industrial technology advi-sors (ITAs), to deliver customized services to NRC-IRAP firms through a national integrated network in 100 communities across the country. NRC-IRAP’s success stems from a long track record of service and the outstanding, highly skilled people that deliver the program at the local level and in a personalized way, building strong relationships with the firms. ITAs are widely recognized for their scientific, tech-nical, and business expertise and knowl-edge of the innovation process to provide their clients with value-added advice and financial services. They coach an SME through all stages of the innovation pro-cess, providing technical and business advice, referrals, and other innovation ser-vices as needed to help the advancement of Canadian SMEs engaged in research and development projects. Locally within the Calgary centre, there are over 12 ITAs with technical expertise to match all

industry sectors. Dr. Monica Varga, P.Eng., is the primary ITA for Energy Oil & Gas, bringing over 25 years of experience to assisting SMEs in the non-renewable energy sector.

Within the Budget 2009 Canada’s Economic Action Plan, NRC-IRAP received an injection of $200 million over the next two years to help stimulate the economy. The funding includes $170 mil-lion to double NRC-IRAP’s contributions to firms and $30 million to help hire more than 1,000 new post-secondary gradu-ates via its Youth Employment Program. The budget commitment reinforces NRC-IRAP’s mandate to stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation. Through the last six months, NRC-IRAP has already increased its outreach and support to several hundred additional SMEs beyond its existing base with the funds.

NRC-IRAP’s contribution to the Canadian drilling sector could not be better illustrated than with the success of Calgary firm, Extreme Engineering Ltd. When four experienced oilpatch workers grouped together in early 2001 to form Extreme Engineering Ltd., they founded it on a pas-sion for petroleum and an innovative spirit. Through NRC-IRAP’s Youth Employment Program, Extreme Engineering was able to conduct its technology development project with the assistance of two post-secondary graduates. They reached success with the eventual development of a revolu-tionary new telemetry measurement-while-drilling device.

“As a small entrepreneurial and inno-vative company, Extreme Engineering worked very closely with NRC-IRAP to secure critical funding for projects that may not have been feasible if the funding was not available. We not only ben-efited from NRC-IRAP funding, we also received great networking and business community exposure…ultimately leading to Extreme’s 2007 ASTech Award,” said Derek Logan, founder and past president of Extreme Engineering.

To qualify for NRC-IRAP’s assistance, the applicant firm must have fewer than 500 employees and must be incorporated and operating in Canada. The firm must also be engaged in innovative or technology-driven activities and its project must show commercialization potential. Additionally, each company’s application for assistance is reviewed by NRC-IRAP on a case-by-case basis to determine eligibility.

To find out whether NRC-IRAP may be able to assist your upstream oil and gas–related firm in the Calgary region, contact Dr. Monica Varga at 403-218-7720, con-tact the NRC-IRAP regional office nearest to you by calling our toll-free number 1-877-994-4727, or go online at http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/ibp/irap.html.

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SAFET y FEATurE

Safety Alert (#22–2009)Wellhead Piping: Freezing Hazard

SummaryWellhead piping damage may occur in sub-zero temperatures if wells are shut-in with liquids trapped in the piping. Freezing has resulted in valve failures leading to potential injuries and spills.

Description of Hazard:Incident #1 (October 2009) While pressure testing wellhead piping prior to restarting a shut-in well, the cap on the check valve on the casing piping blew out. The crew began by testing the tubing side piping. The tubing valve was leaking resulting in the casing side piping also being pressurized. At this point the threaded check valve cap blew out (See Photo #1). Two nearby workers were sprayed with fluids trapped in the piping. Neither worker was injured; however, this incident had the potential to be fatal. A visual inspection after the incident identified that the check valve failed due to internal stresses, which were probably caused by the freezing of water trapped inside the valve body. Water originated from a leaking block on the casing piping. The threads on the check valve cap were stripped / deformed. A formal failure analysis was not completed.

Incident #2 (February 2009) The company received a call from Alberta Forestry who reported that there was oil leaking from a wellhead. The operators drove out to the lease and found the well was still leaking oil out of the casing valve. The valve failure resulted in a 30 m3 spill. A failure analysis confirmed that the valve failed due to internal stresses caused by the freezing of water trapped inside the valve body (See Photo #2). In addition to valve failure, the downstream valve flange and connecting nipple were also deformed. The water in the piping is believed to be the result of a wellhead operation that was completed several months prior to the valve failure. The investigation was unable to confirm if the piping was depressurized and if the trapped liquids were drained. recommendations for Preventing Future Incidents:A range of important hazard identification and control recommendations were identified by the two companies who reported these incidents. These recommendations included: • Reviewwellshut-inpressures.Identifyallwellsthathavepotentialtoflowtosurfacewhenshutin.Reviewsurfaceequipmentconfiguration

for flowing wells and confirm well shut-in and start-up procedures to reduce risk of a spill. • Identifywellswithwornequipmentorequipmentwithahistoryofpreviousfailuresandreplaceasrequiredtoreducetheriskofleaking.• Reviewsuspendedwellinspectionstandards.Confirmtimingandinspectionstandardsifwellsarenotimmediatelyplacedonproduction

following well servicing operations. Need to communicate and confirm well inspection intervals. • Ensurepre-jobplanningiscompletedpriortocommencingwork.Identifythehazardsandensurerequiredcontrolsareinplace.

Communicating these hazards to the personnel on lease is mandatory. (i.e. Safe Work Permit or Task Hazard Assessment.) • Highlightpotentialfreezinghazardinfuturewellhandovermeetingsbetweenproductionoperationsandwellservicingpersonnel.Theyneed

to confirm that all lines have been flushed and properly secured by either the wellsite supervisor or operator prior to leaving a wellsite. • Reinforcetheimportanceofinspectingequipmentcloselyforvalvedamageorpipingcorrosionpriortostartinganytypeofworkactivityon

a shut-in or suspended well. If necessary, cladding and insulation may need to be removed to permit such an inspection. • Reviewrequiredproceduresandequipmentforpressuretestingsurfacepipingwithacontrolledsourceofpressure.Itisnotacceptableto

pressure test with well fluids. This is especially important when there is any level of H2S present. Alternatives include using Baker pump and a non-compressible fluid that is not susceptible to freezing (i.e. RV antifreeze).

Function: Production Operations

Incident type: Hazard Alert

Incident date: October & February 2009

location: Western Canada

Contact: Enform | 1538 – 25 Avenue NE | Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2E 8Y3 | E: [email protected] | T: (403) 250-9606 | www.enform.ca

DISCLAIMER: This Safety Alert is designed to prevent similar incidents by communicating the information at the earliest possible opportunity. The information may change accordingly over time. It may be necessary to obtain updates from the source before relying upon the accuracy of the information contained herein. This material is presented for information purposes only. Managers and supervisors should evaluate this information to determine if it can be applied to their own situations and practices.

Failed O-ring in Block Valve

Failed Check Valve

Leaking Block Valve

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Stats At A Glance

Drilling rig Activity December 21, 2009

PSAC Zone ACTIVE DOWN TOTAL ACTIVE

Alberta 275 302 577 48%Saskatchewan 61 73 134 46%British Columbia 51 61 112 46%Manitoba 4 6 10 40%Western Canada Total 391 442 833 47%Northwest Territories 0 2 2 0% Northern Canada Total 0 2 2 0% Ontario 0 1 1 0%Quebec 1 3 4 25%

New Brunswick 0 4 4 0%Nova Scotia 1 0 1 100%Newfoundland 0 1 1 0%eastern Canada Total 2 9 11 18%

Canada Total 393 453 846 46%

Service rig Activity December 21, 2009

PSAC Zone ACTIVE DOWN TOTAL ACTIVE

Alberta 292 314 606 48%Saskatchewan 115 64 179 64%British Columbia 19 19 38 50%Manitoba 10 0 10 100%Western Canada Total 436 397 833 52%Quebec 1 1 2 50%

eastern Canada Total 1 1 2 50%

Canada Total 437 398 835 52%

Drilling rig Activity Survey December 21, 2009

2009 Jan-Nov

2008Jan-Nov

Percent Change

Alberta 131 266 -50.64%British Columbia 47 63 -25.69%Saskatchewan 40 68 -41.45%Manitoba 5 6 -21.26%Northern Canada 0 1 -18.30%Eastern Canada 3 3 5.76%Active 226 406 -44.38%Down 630 457 37.89%Fleet 856 863 -0.79%% Active 26.36% 47.02% -43.94%

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CADEnCAODC Drilling ConferenceTelus Convention Centre Calgary, Alberta, Canada

May 26, 2010

The Canadian Association of Drilling Engineers (CADE) and the Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors (CAODC) are pleased to issue a Call for Presentations for the upcoming one-day CADECAODC Drilling Conference to be held on May 26, 2010, in Calgary, Alberta. This event looks to present the latest developments and technological advancements in Canadian drilling and well completions. The purpose of this conference is to promote a better understanding of best practices in operations, innovative well construction processes, changes in regulations, and new technology developments.

The theme for this year’s conference is Innovative Solutions for Unconventional Challenges. Technical and operations personnel are continually challenged to �nd Innovative Solutions for Unconventional Challenges — to some extent, it is part of their job descriptions. The recent changes in the world economy have provided their own set of challenges including lower commodity prices, less demand for products, less demand for services and utilization of equipment, and most of all, uncertainty. Solutions to these challenges require innovative and sometimes unconventional thinking. Our success as an industry will depend on our ability to provide innovative and potentially unconventional solutions to the new and sometimes unconventional challenges created due to the vastly altered business realities of today.

The Conference Executive Committee would like to of�cially invite you to participate in the CADE CAODC Drilling Conference and welcomes your contributions.

This conference is a perfect forum to share learnings that have resulted from challenges presented in the past year. The Technical

Committee is targeting technical drilling and completions staff, �eld consultants, service companies, and rig contractors to share innovative solutions to unconventional challenges. The Canadian drilling and completions industry is well known for its innovative solutions around the world — this is your chance to show your colleagues your best stuff!

Case studies with actual well data are an excellent method of showing a solution to a challenge from start to �nish. These stories can be told by having all people involved in the evolution of the solution assist in the presentation. Con�dential information can be taken out of presentations, so innovative solutions can be shared without compromising con�dentiality. Sharing these experiences allows for a tremendous learning opportunity for everyone. Collaborative presentations between production companies and service providers are always highly regarded by conference delegates.

All abstracts submitted will be peer reviewed by the Technical Committee. Successful submissions will re�ect new technology and changes in best practices approaches to operations, with preference given to abstracts which most closely match the conference theme. Formal technical papers are not required for this conference. Technical, not commercial, presentations are requested. All successful presentations will need to be submitted in advance of the conference for review by the Technical Committee.

The Technical Committee would like to thank in advance the people submitting abstracts — your work is greatly appreciated and you truly are the lifeblood of this conference.

Call For Presentations

www.drillingconference.ca

CADEnCAODC TEChniCAlCOMMiTTEE CO-ChAirMEn

Ron McCoshVolant Products [email protected]

Mark [email protected]

innovative Solutions for Unconventional ChallengesSubmission Deadline: February 19, 2010

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George McHardyNabors [email protected]

Patrick MurphyNewpark Drilling [email protected]


Technical Categories:Abstracts that describe all applications in the drilling process that improve ef�ciencies and produce economically are being sought. Some areas of particular interest have been submitted by our membership. These topics include:

Bene�ts:The conference provides a forum for operators, contractors, service contractors, regulators, engineers, technologists, �eld supervisors, technical representatives, and students for discussion of practical and technical information on the latest techniques, product innovations, best practices, and research discoveries.

Organized by volunteers, any allocations from this conference will be reinvested in the growth of the industry through bursaries, scholarships, and further education.

Credit in the form of Personal Development Hours (PDHs) will be recognized by APEGGA. Time for presentations can be claimed as one PDH per hour spent in preparation and delivery.

• Case Studies

• Shale Gas / Tight Gas / Coal Bed Methane (CBM)

• Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD)

• Horizontal and Extended Reach Drilling

• Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD)

• Drilling Fluids Advancements

• Integrating Emerging Technologies

• MWD / LWD

• Coiled Tubing Application

• Regulatory and Environmental Protection Updates

• Rig Specific Designs / Case Studies

• Logistics and Site Construction

• Multi-Lateral Technologies

• Well Control Case Studies / Issues / Learnings

• Hostile Operating Environments

• Creative Cementing

• Operator Risk Assessment and Mitigation

• Rotary Steerable Applications

• Drilling Waste Opportunities

• New Drilling Rig Concepts

• Novel Well Design Process

• Concurrent Well Site Operations

• Research & Development Initiatives in Drilling

• Labour Training Initiatives

• Innovative Completions

• Multi-Well Pads

• Rig Manufacturing

• Drilling Equipment

CADEnCAODC Drilling Conference Telus Convention Centre Calgary, Alberta, Canada

May 26, 2010


Submission Guidelines:In 200 - 300 words, your abstract should summarize the major points of your proposed presentation. It should be written so that it makes sense standing on its own and should cover the work done, recommendations made, and conclusions drawn, as a result of the project, case, or study.

The Technical Committee will accept entries on the basis of the abstract and accepted authors will not be required to write a formalized paper. The presentation can be presented in PowerPoint or other desired presentation document at the time of the conference. All successful presentations must be submitted in advance of the conference for review by the Technical Committee.

Abstracts should be submitted by using one of the following methods:

• Obtain an electronic copy of submission form by • calling the CADE CAODC of�ce at (403) 264-4311, ext 113 • emailing [email protected]• Submit the completed submission form and return it with the abstract to the CADE CAODC of�ce by • email to [email protected] • facsimile to (403) 263-3796 • mail to — 800, 540 – 5 Avenue SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0M2

Deadline to Submit Abstracts is February 19, 2010

Peer Review Process:Abstracts are considered by a committee of drilling industry professionals using a blind review process.

The Technical Committee will determine the paper's relevance and substance based on the following criteria:

• Purpose and reason for work• Quality and quantity of data• Amount of operator participation• Application to industry• Relevance to theme of conference

Priority will be given to presentations that provide actual case histories and involve service company and operator participation and/or approval.

Selection and Acceptance:Abstracts will be used only for tentative selection. Final selection and acceptance may be based on a review of the presentation in its �nal format.

Noti�cation of acceptance or rejection of abstracts will be sent in March 2010.

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Note to All AuthorsAll presentations selected for the conference will become the property of the CADE CAODC Drilling Conference. The right to publish is retained jointly by CADE CAODC. The presentations will be posted and presented to all attendees at the conference. The authors agree to assign the right to publish the above titled presentation to CADE CAODC if it is selected.

Abstracts due: February 19, 2010

Please submit abstracts to: CADE CAODC Drilling Conference 800, 540 – 5 Avenue SW Calgary, AB T2P 0M2 Tel: (403) 264-4311, ext. 113 Fax: (403) 263-3796 Email: [email protected]

Authors will be noti�ed of acceptance in March 2010.

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