owc 2014 post conference report

May 28-29 | Royal Sonesta, Houston

OWCPOST CONFERENCE REPORT


OWCCONTENTS

Introduction...............................................................................P3

Origin of OWC 2014.................................................................P4

Delegate Overview..................................................................P5

Speaker Line Up........................................................................P6

Most Valuable Presentations................................................P8

Technology Showcase Overview..........................................P9

Conference Rating.................................................................P13

Getting Involved at OWC 2015...........................................P14


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On May 28 – 29 2014, over 150 representatives from the leading Gulf of Mexico operators, drilling contractors and service providers joined with Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), the regulator, at the Offshore Well Control Conference, in Houston, to discuss latest industry developments relating to the critical discapline of well control. Below is a snapshot of just some of the companies represented at the meeting:

Key topics for discussion focussed around developing competency programs, well control training, human factors, risk assessment, equipment reliability and planning. The ultimate objective of OWC 2014 was to help companies develop an industry leading well control program by utilizing latest non-technical best practices & lessons learned.

“Focused on key area of concern for BSEE.”Lars Herbst, Regional Director, BSEE

• BSEE• BP • Chevron • ConocoPhillips• ExxonMobil• Marathon Oil • Shell • Total

• Diamond Offshore • Helmerich & Payne • Hercules Offshore • Hess Corporation • Kosmos Energy • Maersk Drilling • Murphy Oil Corporation • Nexen Energy

• Noble Drilling • Noble Energy • Pacific Drilling • Premier Oil• Songa Offshore • Stone Energy • Talisman Energy • Transocean

INTRODUCTION


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Well control is a critical feature of any drililng program and with the Gulf of Mexico market set to boom as operators seek to extract an estimated 15 billion barrels of oil from the lower terrtiary layer, it is more important than ever that companies have a market leading well control program in place to ensure the safety of personnel, the reliabilty of equipment and to protect the enviroment.

Offshore Network collaborate with the offshore community to help solve the highest priority challenges facing the industry. We do this through intensive research with leading figures and organizations to define the industry benchmarks that will ensure safe and efficient operations.

We exist to facilitate a safe and efficient future for the exploration and production of oil & gas around the globe. We do this by uniting the most influential figures in the industry to challenge the status quo and share cutting edge innovations. This all happens at our industry leading conferences and through our original content.

OWC 2014 was developed over a 12 week research program, consisting of in-depth primary discussion with 45+ leading industry figures over approximately 30 hours. This approach enabled us to build a highly focused agenda, featuring presentations by recognised and hand picked leaders in their field.

ORIGIN OF OWC 2014

KEY BENEFITS OF OWC 2014 INCLUDED:

• Operator led conference program, including case studies from Shell, ConocoPhillips & Talisman Energy sharing critical non-technical well control lessons learned

• Keynote presentations from Lars Herbst, Regional Director – Gulf of Mexico Region with BSEE and Magne Ognedal, Ex-Director of the Norwegian PSA

• The latest updates for well control competency programs and services from leading contractors including Transocean, Baker Hughes, Halliburton, Schlumberger & Weatherford

• The opportunity to meet & network with 150+ well control professionals and walk the Technology Showcase Hall to expand your pool of service providers

“Overall (the conference) was good. As an industry we need to look forward.”Todd Regalado, Well Control SME, ConocoPhillips

“Being an HSE professional supporting Global Drilling & Completions – the topics and content were very useful and I’ll have many good takeaways to share with my colleagues.”Doug Schonacher, Senior Global HSE Manager, D&C, Nexen Energy


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Over 150 delegates attended the two day OWC 2014 conference – with significant participation from major and independent operators. Below you can review a snapshot of company types and job functions to get a sense of the value of networking.

“Excellent networking opportunity. OWC has delivered an excellent focus on solutions to the industry’s most pertinent risks and associated matters surrounding well control and prevention.”Allan Broussard, Drilling & Completions Superintendent, Stone Energy

Company Type

28% Operator

15% Drilling Contractor

18% Equipment & Technology

11% Training Services

8% Other

7% 3rd Party Engineering

6% Well Services

6% Govt. Bodies & Associations

Job Function

22% Technical & Equipment

17% Wells & Operations

16% HSE & Training

15% Business Development

12% Other

10% Drilling

8% C-Level

DELEGATE OVERVIEW


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The speaker rostrum for the Offshore Well Control Conference was developed over a dedicated 10 week research period which enabled us to identify the very best in the field of well control. The individuals listed below were identified as industry leaders and each presentation given was bespoke, analytical and focused.

OPERATING COMPANIES

Kevin LacySenior Vice President - Global D&C (Retired)Talisman Energy

Richard E. Quick IIWells Learning AdvisorShell Exploration & Production

Marco op de WeeghWell Control & Design Integrity Team LeadShell Projects & Technology, Wells

Marty CramerEmergency Response CoordinatorConocoPhillips

SPEAKER LINE UP

REGULATORY BODIES & ASSOCIATIONS

Lars HerbstRegional Director - Gulf of Mexico OCS RegionBureau of Safety and Environmental and Enforcement (BSEE)

David PriceChief Executive OfficeInternational Well Control Forum

Kristen KjeldstadPrincipal EngineerPetroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA)

Oscar CombsSenior ConsultantThe ISO 9001 Group

KEYNOTE SPEAKER DRILLING CONTRACTORS

Magne OgnedalEx-Director General of the Norwegian Petroleum Safety Authority & Senior Industry AdvisorPresight Solutions AS

David FosterWell Construction Manager - Well Operations GroupTransocean


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OILFIELD SERVICE COMPANIES

Peter KowalchukGlobal Consulting PartnerHalliburton Consulting and Project Management

John GarnerManager – Well Control EngineeringBoots & Coots

Jorge LeuroGlobal Employee Development ManagerHalliburton

Earl ShanksOIE Chief TechnologistOceaneering

Anthony GaucherTraining and Competency DirectorBaker Hughes

Robyn StephensPrincipal Consultant - Oil & GasAtkins Global

Sunil JoseProduct Manager - Operations SurveillanceBaker Hughes

Smarty Mathew JohnSenior Engineer - Offshore Engineering Drilling SystemsABS Houston Offshore Engineering

Brian GraysonDirector - Pressure Control SystemsWeatherford

Mike CrosbyBusiness Development ManagerLloyd’s Register Energy – Drilling

SPEAKER LINE UP

WELL CONTROL SPECIALISTS

Tore FjagesundManaging DirectorWellbarrier AS

George GallowayDevelopment DirectorThe Well Academy

Rob AdlamAssistant Client ManagerCheck-6

Karl Erik DahlDirector - Offshore Energy ProductsPresight Solutions AS

Paul SonnemannVice President of TechnologySafeKick

Scott RandallManaging DirectorPlus Alpha Risk Management Solutions

David PritchardOwnerSuccessful Energy Practices International


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Offshore Network were fortunate enough to work with 29 speakers of the highest calibre at OWC 2014. These individuals, recognised as industry experts, provided a full two day program of original and analytical content. Some of the highlights are referenced below, as nominated by their industry peers.

1. Title: Well Control Events - Prevention and Response Presented By: Lars Herbst, Regional Director – Gulf of Mexico OCS, BSEE

2. Title: Experience and Insights as to the Precursors of Major Accidents & the Role that Leadership, Process & Culture Play Presented By: Kevin Lacy, Senior Vice President of D&C (Retired), Talisman Energy

3. Title: Well Control Events - Analysis, Statistics & Focal Points Presented By: David Foster, Well Construction Manager - Well Operations Group, Transocean

4. Title: Can Oil Spill Response Plans (OSRPs) be Functional and Regulatory Compliant? Presented By: Marty Cramer, Emergency Response Coordinator, ConocoPhillips

5. Title: Owning the Process Safety Moment Presented By: Sunil Jose, Product Manager - Operations Surveillance, Baker Hughes

“Excellent conference. Good presentations and well organized.” David Stanley, Workover – Completions Engineer, BSEE

What the Delegates Said… Agenda Testimonials

“Overall pleased with the conference – variety of topics was excellent.”TL Bunting, Drilling OIMS Specialist, ExxonMobil Development

“There were many very good presentations. A good effort and a lot of material for only a 2 day conference.”David Foster, Well Construction Manager, Transocean

MOST VALUABLE PRESENTATIONS

Contributing to OWC 2015 To express interest in sharing your well control experience at OWC 2015 - please contact James Taylor on

[email protected] or

call +44 (0) 203 411 9144


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At OWC 2014, delegates were able to visit with a selection of companies at the cutting edge of new well control technologies, training and software. It gave operators an opportunity to expand their pool of service providers and make themselves aware of the very latest tools to improve their well control programs. Below is an overview of the exhibitors that made up the Technology Showcase Hall.

To find out about sponsorship & exhibition opportunities at OWC 2015, please contact James Taylor on

[email protected] or

call +44 (0) 203 411 9144

TECHNOLOGY SHOW CASE HALL

Subject Matter Expert – Well Control, ConocoPhillips

• Quality & value of the Technology Showcase Hall = 8/10

Principle Technical Expert – Well Control, Shell

• Quality & value of the Technology Showcase Hall = 8/10

SILVER SPONSOR

Wellbarrier ASWellbarrier AS is a Norwegian company providing software solutions to the oil- and gas industry. The main product is the Wellbarrier Illustration Tool, a tool that helps illustrate how the wells are safeguarded.

Wellbarrier was established in 2007 based on experience from working with well integrity issues and co-authoring the NORSOK D-010 Standard – Well integrity in drilling and well operations.

The wide acknowledgement of the NORSOK D-010 standard with its 2 barrier philosophy and the importance of making well barrier illustrations, have made the Wellbarrier Illustration Tools a key solution and is now in use in all parts of the world.

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EXHIBITOR

MDS Training Murchison Drilling Schools (MDS) was founded at the request of major oil, contractor, and service companies to provide training in sound operational drilling practices.

From its inception, MDS has focused on developing leadership and supervisory skills in foremen so that they could effectively supervise a drilling operation. MDS uses highly qualified and experienced instructors who, not only pass on the lessons learned in the past, but also impart new technology for todays more complex drilling operations. MDS offers Drilling Operations and Well Control courses at the Houston, TX and Albuquerque, NM Training Centers.

Check-6 Check-6 coaches share the best practices learned in their previous military leadership careers to improve leadership, teamwork, and standardization with your teams. We don’t add any new administrative burdens on the crew; instead we streamline the systems already in place to ensure procedural compliance and effective communication.

Check-6 is an international solutions company which moves client enterprises from experiencebased cultures to high reliability organizations via training and an integrated suite of products, services, and procedures. Our objective is improved safety and operational efficiency through a standardized approach to job planning, briefing, and debriefing, all supported by sound leadership practices.



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EXHIBITOR


Marine Cybernetics Marine Cybernetics is a third-party supplier of Hardware-In-the- Loop (HIL) testing, a form of insurance that works to protect offshore operations against undesired incidents and non-productive time. Marine Cybernetics thoroughly tests not only the functionality of your control systems, but also their robustness against a wide range of failures and protective safety barriers hidden in the software.

Oceaneering Oceaneering is a global oilfield provider of engineered services and products primarily to the offshore oil and gas industry, with a focus on deepwater applications. Through the use of its applied technology expertise, Oceaneering also serves the defense, entertainment, and aerospace industries.

Oceaneering’s business offerings include remotely operated vehicles, built-to-order specialty subsea hardware, deepwater intervention and manned diving services, non-destructive testing and inspection, and engineering and project management.

The Well Academy The Well Academy was founded in 2012 by oil and gas industry professionals with a passion to improve HSE Performance. We provide the drilling and well services industry with practical training solutions which are aimed at increasing both the competence levels and confidence of well-site teams and office based personnel.


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EXHIBITOR

Drilling Systems Drilling Systems has been at the forefront of oilfield training simulation technology for more than 25 years supplying over 800 simulators world-wide. The field-proven DrillSIM brand is being expanded to provide the next generation of advanced well control training and assessment solutions, exceeding OGP#476 recommendations, incorporating new technologies and learning approaches.

Lloyd’s Register Lloyd’s Register Energy - Drilling provides our clients with enhanced equipment availability, reliability and maintainability along with better asset integrity. This gives you an immediate result in improved safety, efficiency and competitiveness of your drilling operations in any environment, both on and offshore.

Our Drilling services combine 50 years of combined ModuSpec and WEST Engineering experience, with 250 years of experience from Lloyd’s Register, creating an exceptional and unique service offering to the drilling industry.

“Overall experience was good. Very well run. Topics and presentations were well represented and information exchanged.”William Meeks, Drilling Advisor, ExxonMobil

“Thoroughly enjoyed the discussion and sharing of lessons learned.”Chris McGehee, Training Technical Manager, Noble Drilling


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WHAT THE DELEGATES SAID… 10 DELEGATES CONFERENCE RATINGS

Please see below for both specific ratings given to various elements of OWC 2014 by some of our delegates and also an overview of the average ratings received from surveys completed by all our delegates

Overall conference rating 7.7

Quality & value of the content 7.5

Quality & value of the networking 7.6

How well OWC 2014 met

expectations 7.5

Quality & value of the Technology

Showcase Hall 6.8

Quality & value of the

workshops 7.9

How likely delegates are to return

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Regional Director – Gulf of Mexico, BSEE

• Overall conference rating = 9/10

Drilling & Completions Superintendent, Stone Energy

• Quality & value of the workshops = 10/10

Drilling Advisor, ExxonMobil

• Quality & value of the content = 8/10

Subject Matter Expert – Well Control, ConocoPhillips

• Quality & value of the networking = 8/10

Senior Safety Manager, Nexen Energy


Global Manager – Drilling & Well Control Training, Noble Drilling


Industry Interface Consultant, Chevron


Senior Drilling Wells Advisor, Total E&P USA

• How well OWC 2014 met expectations = 10/10

General Manager – Deepwater Excellence Drilling & completions, Nexen Energy


Principle Technical Expert – Well Control, Shell

• Quality & value of the content = 8/10

CONFERENCE RATING

Average rating out of 10


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• Simulation in well control training • Well control in intervention projects • Implementation of risk based systems • Managed pressure drilling• Sensors & monitoring in well control • A look at the BOP of the future • Detection, prevention and

management

• Barrier management and validation • Well control in extreme environments • Well control kill & choke systems • Well control equipment design • Well control in well planning &

construction • New barrier technology • Real time centres in well control

GETTING INVOLVED AT OWC 2015

The Offshore Well Control Conference will return to Houston in May 2015. Based on discussions and feedback from the conference in 2014, we can confirm that the following topics will feature in the program.

If you have a story to share or would like to contribute to the program or even nominate a company or individual you would like to hear from, Please contact us on the details below

Contact James Taylor on [email protected] or call +44 (0) 203 411 9144

If you are interested in taking part in OWC 2015 either as a speaker, sponsor or exhibitor, Offshore Network would love to hear from you.

We are looking to speak to companies with well control experience to share or who are developing new tools, technologies or software.

In particular we will be focusing on the below topics at OWC 2015:

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