Conference Detail
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Wednesday 3 December 2008
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9:00 - 10:30 OPENING PLENARY SESSION
Welcome & Introduction
Eldon Ball - Conference Director - Pennwell Corporation
Chairman's Remarks
Roy Thompson - Senior VP Oil & Gas Projects, Woodside Petroleum
Keynote Address
Don Voelte - CEO & Managing Director - Woodside Petroleum
Industry Perspective
John Smith - Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director - Clough
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10:30 - 11:30 COFFEE BREAK
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11:30 - 13:00 SESSION 1
TRACK 1
Floating Production Systems - Construction & Installation - Flowlines & Pipelines - Mooring & Station-Keeping
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FLOATING PRODUCTION SYSTEMS 1
Chair: John Murray - FloaTEC, LLC
Co-chair: Claude Berbigier - GEP
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11:30 - 12:00 New Semi-submersible Design for Ultra-Deepwater Dry Tree Applications
Dr. Alaa Mansour - WorleyParsons Sea
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This paper introduces a new conceptual semisubmersible design that provides heave motion similar to a spar. Two new features provide significant improvement to the platform heave and rotational responses.
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12:00 - 12:30 Ultra-Deepwater TLP Vibration Absorbers
Dr. Michael Spillane - SBM Atlantia
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This paper examines a system of vibration absorbers using water columns and air springs to suppress resonant TLP motions, which has been extensively investigated theoretically and tested in a model-wave basin for a wide range of wave conditions.
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12:30 - 13:00 SAIPEM Novel Hybrid Riser Concept - RCS
Floriano Casola - SAIPEM
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This paper discusses an intergrated approach to riser technology and the description of novel hybrid riser systems to address the limitations of SCR.
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ALTERNATE: Conclusive Evidence for Round Floater Design to Eliminate Vacating Offshore Location during Severe
Storms and Hurricanes
Per Josefsson - OPE Inc.
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This paper will verify the safe station-keeping of a round-shaped floater in hurricane or typhoon conditions and confirm that, subject to riserm selections, the potential overall shut-in time can be reduced.
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TRACK 2
Subsea Technology - Subsea Boosting & Processing - Risers & Riser Technology - Flow Assurance
Sponsored by: Chevron
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RISERS & RISER TECHNOLOGY 1
Chair: Dr. Jan Inge Dalane - StatoilHydro
Co-chair: Ian Frazer - Noble Denton
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11:30 - 12:00 Model Test of Grouped SLOR Deepwater Riser System
Dr. Daniel Karunakaran - Subsea 7
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The growing trend of deep and ultra-deepwater developments necessitates the use of risers that will give good stress response and fatigue performance, and be able to optimize field architecture. This paper discusses a grouped riser solution.
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12:00 - 12:30 Rosa BHOR - Analysis Challenges and Solutions in Riser Tower Design
Frank Grealish - MCS
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This paper discusses the new advanced tools and analysis methodologies that were developed for the detailed analysis of the BHOR.
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12:30 - 13:00 SAIPEM Framework for Future Deep and Ultra-Deepwater Hybrid Riser Technology
Garry Mahoney - SAIPEM SA, Saibos Division
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This paper overviews the SAIPEM group framework and vision for the next generation of EPCI deep/ultra-deepwater riser technology.
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ALTERNATE: Conclusive Evidense for Round Floater Design to Eliminate Vacating Offshore Location durng Sever Storms and Hurricanes
Par Josefsson – OPE Inc.
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TRACK 3
Lessons Learned - Deepwater - Field Architecture/Development Concepts - Well Construction - Regional Challenges
Sponsored by: Hereema
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REGIONAL CHALLENGES 1
Chair: Eddie Stuart - Woodside Petroleum
Co-chair: Hayden Marcollo - AMOG Consulting
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11:30 - 12:00 Applying the Technology and Lessons Learned from Field Developments in West Africa and the North Sea to Offshore Australia
Harry Johnson - Acergy
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The paper deals with the proposed architecture, fabrication methodology, and construction method based on a description of the actual recent experience in West Africa for a large deepwater development including the largest hybrid riser towers to-date.
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12:00 - 12:30 FPSO Operational Experience Offshore NW Australia
Dr. Arun Duggal - SOFEC, Inc.
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The focus of this paper is to describe the experience of the authors with several FPSO systems offshore NW Australia, with a focus on the technology and the associated operational aspects that should help in the evaluation of the future prospects.
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12:30 - 13:00 TOTAL Deepwater Development New Avenues: Challenges and Experiences
Eric Rambaldi - TOTAL
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This paper will review field developments where deeper and smaller reservoirs, complex fluids and longer tie-backs have encouraged TOTAL to explore new technologies.
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ALTERNATE: Applying the Technology and Lessons Learned from Field Developments in West Africa and the North Sea to Offshore Australia
Harry Johnson - Acergy
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The paper deals with the proposed architecture, fabrication methodology, and construction method based on a description of the actual recent experience in West Africa for a large deepwater development including the largest hybrid riser towers to-date.
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13:00 - 14:30 LUNCH
Sponsored by: Department of Industry and Resources
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14:30 - 16:30 SESSION 2
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TRACK 1
Floating Production Systems - Construction & Installation - Flowlines & Pipelines - Mooring & Station-Keeping
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CONSTRUCTION & INSTALLATION
Chair: Graham Sharland - Subsea 7
Co-chair: Erwin Lammertink - Heerema Marine Contractors US Inc.
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14:30 - 15:00 Offshore Deck Mating on a Floating Substructure in an Exposed Environment
Michel Seij - Dockwise Shipping B.V.
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Due to the remoteness of Australasia from the traditional offshore production centers in the world, semisubmersible crane vessel availability is limited and at a high cost. This paper will present the use of offshore deck mating for integration of floating production facilities.
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15:00 - 15:30 Design Considerations for the Modifications of the H-851 into a Float-over Vessel
Marc Rozeboom - Heerema Marine Contractors Australia Pty Ltd
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The experiences on Malampaya and the East Area Gas float-overs were used to evaluate the feasibility of the H-851 as float-over barge for the North Rankin B topsides installation. This paper discusses the challenges and high demands.
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15:30 - 16:00 COFFEE BREAK
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16:00 - 16:30 Installation of Deepwater Moorings
Kingsley Wood - Acergy
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This paper highlights the critical issues relating to the installation of mooring systems for deepwater FPSOs. The paper draws on the
experiences from installation work on large FPSO projects in West Africa, such as Girassol, Bonga and Erha.
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16:30 - 17:00 Installation of Subsea Structures in Deep and Ultra-Deepwater using Steel Wire Rope Deployment Systems
Olav Vennemann - Acergy MS.Ltd.
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This paper addresses the challenges associated with operating steel wire rope deployment systems in very deepwater.
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ALTERNATE: Fibre Rope Deployment System and Rope Management Process
Sverre Rye Torben - ODIM Alitec
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The paper will give an update on the status of the development and use of the fibre rope deployment system with special focus on the rope management process.
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TRACK 2
Subsea Technology - Subsea Boosting & Processing - Risers & Riser Technology - Flow Assurance
Sponsored by: Chevron
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SUBSEA TECHNOLOGY 1
Chair: Jan T. Lisztwan - Nexen Petroleum USA Inc.
Co-chair: Brian Skeels - FMC Technologies
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14:30 - 15:00 Solutions for Deepwater Positioning and Subsea 7's First Commercial Utilisation of the Nautronix NASnet System in 2007
Martin Day - Subsea 7
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This paper discusses some of the major new technologies that have been developed.
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15:00 - 15:30 Optimized Materials Selection for High Integrity Subsea Systems
Dr. Eric Wright - ExxonMobil Development
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This paper reviews industry lessons learned during the design, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and operation of optimized,
high-integrity subsea systems.
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15:30 - 16:00 COFFEE BREAK
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16:00 - 16:30 Implementation of the Worlds First all Electric Subsea Production Control System
Rory MacKenzie - TOTAL E&P
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This paper will review the current status of the evaluation, discuss the learning points from project execution, installation, system start-up, and overview the operational performance through the early months of production of the K5F development in the Dutch sector of the North Sea.
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16:30 - 17:00 Comparative Technical Specifications of Thermoplastic Hose and Steel Tubes Umbilicals
Michael Grimm - JDR Cable Systems
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This paper examines the technical specifications of steel tubes and thermoplastic hoses, shows how umbilical designs have been used to solve similar technical requirements of projects in deepwater basins, and illustrates the wide scope of subsea umbilical design options.
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ALTERNATE: Technical Challenges Confronting Deepwater Umbilical Systems for Subsea Pumping Applications
Carl Roemmele - Oceaneering International Inc.
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This paper addresses some of the challenges for umbilical systems designed to serve subsea pumps and explores the techniques used to overcome them.
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TRACK 3
Lessons Learned - Deepwater - Field Architecture/Development Concepts - Well Construction - Regional Challenges
Sponsored by: Hereema
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REGIONAL CHALLENGES 2
Chair: Mal G. Ryan - Chevron Australia Pty Ltd.
Co-chair: Lee Gillette - FMC Technologies
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14:30 - 15:00 Design of TLPs and Semi-submersible Platforms for Wet and Dry Tree Applications in Mild, Hurricane and Cyclonic Environments
Andrew Kyriakides - MODEC International
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This paper discusses the various parameters that control the design TLPs and semisubmersible platforms and outlines the differences and consequences in design methodology when designing the platforms for cyclones, hurricanes, or mild conditions.
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15:00 - 15:30 Battered Column TLP & Semi-submersible Solutions for Deepwater Applications Offshore Australia
Dr. Neil Williams - SBM Atlantia
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This paper discusses the hydrodynamic and structural aspects of the battered column hull concept and will present the results from a range of engineering studies, including the results of the model test programs. The relative merits of the TLP and semisubmersible solutions will be discussed.
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15:30 - 16:00 COFFEE BREAK
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16:00 - 16:30 The Development of Floating Control Facilities for Remote, Deepwater Fields
Peter Brownlie and Dr. Jinzhu Xia - INTEC Engineering
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The paper provides an insight into the technology and the key commercial drivers for the selection of a control strategy. The historical development of control buoys is summarized and relevant technologies are described.
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16:30 - 17:00 GAP Evolution Following Kikeh Project
Lionel Fromage - SBM Offshore
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This paper develops the technical lessons learned in the course of the Kikeh near-surface fluid transfer system and gives an overview of the interactions between the design drivers.
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ALTERNATE: Riserless Light Well Intervention - Deepwater Challenges
Pal Ligard - FMC Technologies
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This presentation will describe the riserless light well intervention technology and operation and discuss the challenges to develop it to a safe and reliable deepwater service.
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16:30 - 18:00 OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION
Sponsored by: Woodside Petroleum
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Thursday 4 December 2008
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09:00 - 10:30 SESSION 3
TRACK 1
Floating Production Systems - Construction & Installation - Flowlines & Pipelines - Mooring & Station-Keeping
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FLOWLINES & PIPELINES 1
Chair: Francesco Paone - Mellitah Gas B.V.
Co-chair: Brian Skeels - FMC Technologies
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09:00 - 09:30 Collapse and Stress Analysis of Concrete Coated Pipelines in Deepwater Conditions
Dr. Alexander Aynbinder - WorleyParsons Sea
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This paper considers the beneficial effect of concrete coating on buckling, as the thickness of concrete is substantially bigger than wall thickness bare pipe and compressive strength of concrete is relatively high.
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09:30 - 10:00 Challenges and Solutions for Deepwater Pipeline Projects
Elizabeth Lakey - JP Kenny
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The paper investigates the drivers for deepwater technology, identifies the consequential challenges and presents state of the art solutions being applied.
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10:00 - 10:30 Safer Bend Stiffener Connections for Flexible Risers and Umbilicals on Deepwater Platforms
Paul Hughes - First Subsea Ltd
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This paper reports on research into safer and easier to install alternatives to bend stiffeners and connectors, focusing on engineering the connector for a diverless connection mechanism.
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ALTERNATE: A Methodology for Engineering Criticality Assessment (ECA) for Offshore Pipelines
Dr. Ben Lee - JP Kenny
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This paper presents a methodology for an Engineering Criticality Assessment (ECA), and results from a study, for the flaws in the welded joints of gas export offshore pipelines.
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TRACK 2
Subsea Technology - Subsea Boosting & Processing - Risers & Riser Technology - Flow Assurance
Sponsored by: Chevron
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RISER TECHNOLOGY 2
Chair: Bob Kipp - WorleyParsons Sea
Co-chair: Uri Nooteboom - INTEC - WorleyParsons Group
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09:00 - 09:30 2nd Generation Drill Pipe Riser (DPR): A Step Change in Performance for Deepwater Intervention
William Gamisans - VAM Drilling
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The paper presents a detailed review of the development of a 2nd generation Drill Pipe Riser (DPR), a few years after the successful
deployment of the 1st generation DPR Intervention System for Brazil deepwater fields.
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09:30 - 10:00 Deepwater SCRs: Design Challenges and Solutions for Semi-submersibles
Conor Galvin - MCS
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This paper addresses the key issues for steel catenary riser design for ultra-deepwater developments with semi-submersible hull facilities. The paper concludes on key technical issues for future ultra-deepwater semisubmersible developments.
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10:00 - 10:30 Feasibility of SCRs in Shallow Water
Dr. Ivan Sladojevic – DeepSea Engineering Australia.
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This paper presents the results of case studies aimed at evaluating the feasibility of SCR in water depths ranging from 300 m to 1,000 m. An SCR ranging from 18-inch to 30-inch diameter and attached to a disconnectable turret is investigated.
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ALTERNATE: The Design and Use of Finite Element Analysis Tools for Riser Design in Ultra-Deepwater
Jack Chen - JP Kenny, Inc.
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TRACK 3
Lessons Learned - Deepwater - Field Architecture/Development Concepts - Well Construction - Regional Challenges
Sponsored by: Hereema
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REGIONAL CHALLENGES 3
Chair: Eldon Ball - PennWell Corporation
Co-chair: David Paganie - PennWell Corporation
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09:00 - 09:30 Challenges of the Jansz Deepwater Tie-back
David Equid - Gorgon Upstream
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This paper discusses the development of both the Gorgon and deepwater Jansz fields, off the northwest coast of Barrow Island, and the unique challenges of routing of the pipeline from Jansz in 1,350 m water depth.
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09:30 - 10:00 Challenges Related to the Use of Large Diameter Flexible Pipes for Offshore Applications
Adriana Botto - MCS
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This paper examines current industry design limits, evaluates new research and development areas focused on expanding the limits of flexible pipe applications, and describes new additions and amendments to the flexible pipe design codes and standards.
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10:00 - 10:30 Deepwater Pipeline Design - Integration Challenges
Lanre Odina - Xodus Group Pty Ltd.
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This paper considers the specific deepwater challenges facing pipeline design and how the inclusion of an integrated multi-disciplined team influences the design outcomes.
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ALTERNATE: Corrosion Protection of Deepwater Permanently Moored Floating Production Storage Offloading (FPSO) Systems Using Cathodic Protection
Michael Surkein - ExxonMobil Development Company
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10:30 - 11:30 COFFEE BREAK
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11:30 - 13:00 SESSION 4
TRACK 1
Floating Production Systems - Construction & Installation - Flowlines & Pipelines - Mooring & Station-Keeping
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FLOATING PRODUCTION SYSTEMS 2
Chair: Claude Berbigier - GEP
Co-chair: Josh Billings - Repsol YPF E&P
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11:30 - 12:00 Spectral Fatigue of Offshore Floating Facilities
Cristian Bran - Bureau Veritas
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This paper will present examples of full ship fatigue spectral analysis carried out in different environments such as North Sea and NW Australia and their comparison with traditional deterministic assessment.
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12:00 - 12:30 Highlights of the 3rd Edition of API RP2T
Dr. Steve Leverette – SBM Atlantia
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The American Petroleum Institute is issuing a new edition of the Recommended Practice for the Planning, Design, and Construction of Tension Leg Platforms, API RP2T. This paper will present highlights of the new RP2T and discuss implications for designers and owners of TLPs.
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12:30 - 13:00 Going Deeper and Safer: Global Response of Ultra-Deepwater Floating Systems
Dr. Ming-Yao Lee - Chevron
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This paper will use a real-life design case to demonstrate how analysis and model tests can fit into the overall design process, and provide a basis for the full-scale verification.
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ALTERNATE: Latest Evolution of Metocean Analysis Practices and their Applications for F(P)SO Designs
Guillaume Gourdet - Bureau Veritas
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The paper details the methodology for heading analysis, including the typical site data that are required, the typical results obtained for different locations such as North Sea, Atlantic coast of America and East Pacific area.
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TRACK 2
Subsea Technology - Subsea Boosting & Processing - Risers & Riser Technology - Flow Assurance
Sponsored by: Chevron
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SUBSEA TECHNOLOGY 2
Chair: David Morgan - Cameron
Co-chair: David Brookes - BP
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11:30 - 12:00 New Method for Sea Line Maintenance
Dr. Gholam Hossein Khalaf - Fars Science and Technology Park
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This paper discusses a new method for sea line emergency repair with stud friction welding, which bypasses the clamping method.
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12:00 - 12:30 HIPPS Design Methodology
Kevin Mullen – INTEC Engineering
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This paper brings a formalized approach to the design of a subsea High Integrity Pipeline Protection System (HIPPS) which allows for the down-rating of a subsea flowline below the wellhead shut-in pressure.
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12:30 - 13:00 Deepwater Umbilical and Equipment Installation for the Independence Hub
Murray Dick - Subsea 7
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This paper outlines practical issues that arose from the product load-out through to completion of acceptance testing of Independence Hub, details how they were dealt with and the experiences and key learning's developed from them.
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ALTERNATE: Subsea Multi-Manifold Technology – A System Approach to Enhanced and Cost Effective Deepwater Subsea Production
Par Kristian Skiftesvik – Framo Engineering AS
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TRACK 3
Lessons Learned - Deepwater - Field Architecture/Development Concepts - Well Construction - Regional Challenges
Sponsored by: Hereema
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WELL CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
Chair: Kurt Nielsen - M-I SWACO
Co-chair: Hayden Marcollo - AMOG Consulting
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11:30 - 12:00 New Method to Reduce the Cost of Well Construction Compared to Convention (Wells of the Future)
Russell Furner - Caledus
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This paper describes the development, prototype testing, test well full system test, and field trials of an evolutionary well construction system.
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12:00 - 12:30 Overcoming Deepwater Challenges in the Middle East and Asia using Advanced Cementing Technologies
Salim Taoutaou - Schlumberger
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This paper will describe the deepwater challenges and solutions in Asia (Pakistan, Indonesia, and Malaysia) and the solutions to achieve the zonal isolation in conductors and surface casings. The paper outlines several case histories for different clients, including Shell, Eni, Chevron, and Murphy Oil.
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12:30 - 13:00 Choosing a High Strength Thin Wall all Steel Drill Pipe Solution for uERD Wells
Lance Spencer - BP Exploration Alaska, Inc.
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This paper will discuss the primary selection drivers for the various hole sections as well as the new product performance characteristics that enabled the operator to select this all-steel alternative.
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ALTERNATE: Deepwater Safety System Challenges
Dr. David McCalvin - Schlumberger Completions
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This paper discusses the key issues of design applicability, quality control, interfaces with production and well related products, operator training and safeguards, and applicable ISO and API industry regulations.
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13:00 - 14:30 LUNCH
Sponsored by: Bennett & Associates
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LUNCHEON PANEL DISCUSSION
Moderator - Eldon Ball - PennWell Corporation
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14:00 - 14:30 Dangers of the Deep
Panelists:
Thomas Sunde - Sapura Acergy
Bob Kipp - WorleyParsons Sea
Brian Skeels - FMC Technologies
Graham Sharland - Subsea 7
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Panel members will discuss construction and installation lessons learned and best practices determined during execution of previous
deepwater projects. Questions and comments from the audience will be encouraged.
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14:30 - 16:30 SESSION 5
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TRACK 1
Floating Production Systems - Construction & Installation - Flowlines & Pipelines - Mooring & Station-Keeping
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MOORING & STATION KEEPING
Chair: Michael W. J. Wyllie - SBM Offshore
Co-chair: Uri Nooteboom - INTEC - WorleyParsons Group
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14:30 - 15:00 Full-Scale Validation Testing of In-Service Low Toughness Mooring Shackles
Dr. Fraser McMaster - Chevron Energy Technology Company
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The focus of this paper is on presenting the results of the full-scale structural testing of the spare mooring shackles. Full experimental test results, with an overview comparison with previous finite element analysis and deterministic analysis, will be presented.
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15:00 - 15:30 A Disconnectable FPSO with SCR's
Philippe Lavagna - SBM Atlantia
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This paper gives an overview of the existing FPSO technologies for deep, hurricane-prone waters, highlighting the need for a new mooring system concept to enable the use of steel catenary risers.
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15:30 - 16:00 COFFEE BREAK
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16:00 - 16:30 Monitoring of Drag Anchor Embedment Parameters
Roderick Ruinen - Vryhof Anchors B.V.
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This paper will discuss the technical challenges involved with the development of the monitoring system, results of actual anchor
installations and the application of the technology in future drag embedment anchor installations.
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16:30 - 1700 Fibre Rope Deepwater Moorings: Complete and Consistent Design and Qualification Procedures
Franck Legerstee – Bureau Veritas
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This paper illustrates how recent advances have been successfully implemented in software tools and corresponding classification guidelines for fiber rope deepwater moorings.
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ALTERNATE: Experiences with HIL Simulator Technology for Independent Testing of Dynamic Positioning and Power Management Systems
Asgeir Sorensen - Marine Cybernetics
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TRACK 2
Subsea Technology - Subsea Boosting & Processing - Risers & Riser Technology - Flow Assurance
Sponsored by: Chevron
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FLOW ASSURANCE
Chair: Eamonn J. McCabe - Woodside Petroleum
Co-chair: Drew Peoples - Chevron Australia Pty Ltd.
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14:30 - 15:00 Rapid Subcooling in Partially Insulated Deepwater Tiebacks
Matthew Healey - Multiphase Solutions Pty Ltd.
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This paper discusses how some configurations can lead to a complex interaction between insulated and uninsulated pipeline sections on shutdown, leading to temperatures well below the ambient seawater temperature and inside the hydrate/wax envelope.
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15:00 - 15:30 The Development of Holistic Corrosion Management Strategies through an Understanding of Corrosion Mechanisms, Detection Methods, and Prevention Technologies
Robert Sisco - Granherne Inc.
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This paper will provide a survey of corrosion mechanisms, commercially available detection and prevention technologies as well as a discussion of how the combination of these elements can be used to develop holistic corrosion prevention and control programs.
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15:30 - 16:00 COFFEE BREAK
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16:00 - 16:30 How to Overcome Challenges when Incorporating Active Electrical Heating Systems for Deepwater Field Developments
Loic Delebecque - Saipem SA
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As Saipem is highly involved in the development of solutions for extended tie-backs, a specific active heating system adequate for pipe-inpipe configuration and for J-Lay installation has been recently developed and will be presented in this paper.
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16:30 - 17:00 Thermodynamic Inhibitor Performance Extender that Effectively and Economically Prevents Hydrate Formation in Production Systems
Stephan Allenson - Nalco Co.
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This paper presents the development of a new additive that was developed to improve the effectiveness of the treatment two to four fold when added to the thermodynamic hydrate inhibitor (THI).
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ALTERNATE: A Novel Thermal Insulation System for Subsea use, Design, Qualification and Performance
Dr. Adam Jackson - Bredero Shaw Norway
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Thermoplastic materials and thermal insulation systems have been developed where the inherent thermal conductivity of the solid matrices are sufficiently low as to render the systems interesting for direct application in deepwater. This paper will describe the systems.
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TRACK 3
Lessons Learned - Deepwater - Field Architecture/Development Concepts - Well Construction - Regional Challenges
Sponsored by: Hereema
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DEEPWATER DRILLING OPERATIONS
Chair: Kurt Nielsen - M-I SWACO
Co-chair: Lee Gillette - FMC Technologies
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14:30 - 15:00 NASNet, Long Term Positioning Technology for Deepwater Drilling Applications
John MacLeod - Nautronix
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As the day rate costs of these vessels have increased and the return to a period of GPS instability is forecast, using acoustics as an input to a vessels DP system now assumes more importance. This paper will explore the technology used, project considerations, and the benefits gained.
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15:00 - 15:30 Development of a Submerged and Fully-Automated Seabed Drilling Rig
Kenneth Mikalsen - Seabed Rig AS
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This paper will discuss the design and operation of an innovative drilling rig to be located submerged at the seabed for cost-effective drilling in deep waters and arctic areas.
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15:30 - 16:00 COFFEE BREAK
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16:00 - 16:30 The Importance of Advanced Dynamic Software Models in Deepwater Drilling
Bjørn-Tore Anfinsen - SPT Group
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The presentation will focus on areas where dynamic modeling is of particular importance to the successful outcome of the operation. This will be illustrated by several field cases.
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16:30 - 17:00 Extreme Deepwater Drilling Semisubmersible for Harsh Environments
Nora Haug - Aker Solutions
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This paper will focus on H-6e drilling semi-submersible and its capabilities to meet the challenges faced in exploration and development drilling in ultra-deepwater, harsh environment, ecologically sensitive, and remote areas.
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ALTERNATE: Drilling Safer and Faster with Improved Technologies for Challenging Drilling Applications
Anne Sévignon and William Gamisans - VAM Drilling
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This paper describes the lessons learned during recent extended reach drilling operations with HP/HT downhole conditions and presents the key factors to be considered for appropriate drill string specification and field running in such cases.
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Friday 5 December 2008
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09:00 - 10:30 SESSION 6
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TRACK 1
Floating Production Systems - Construction & Installation - Flowlines & Pipelines - Mooring & Station-Keeping
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FLOWLINES & PIPELINES 2
Chair: David Brooks - BP
Co-chair: Christian Geertsen - ITP InTerPipe
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09:00 - 09:30 Advances in Subsea and Deepwater Pipeline Pre-commissioning
John Grover - BJ Process & Pipeline Services
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This paper will review the challenges subsea and deepwater developments bring where there are no surface connections to the pipeline available for pipeline testing and pre-commissioning.
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09:30 - 10:00 Detailed Design and Installation of an Elastomeric Component to Protect Pipelines from Dropped Object
Guy Mencarelli - Acergy
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This paper will discuss the engineering design and installation of an elastomeric component to protect pipelines on field Tombua Landana against the impact of dropped objects.
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10:00 - 10:30 Design of High Temperature/High Pressure (HT/HP) Pipelines Against Lateral Buckling using Vertical Triggers
Arash Nikkhaah - SLT-International Sdn Bhd
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Design of HP/HT pipelines differ significantly from traditional methods in designing subsea pipelines. In this paper, lateral buckling of HP/HT pipelines will be discussed by presenting a real case study.
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ALTERNATE: Ultrasonic Phased Array Inspection of Offshore Pipelines
Dr. Michael Moles - Olympus NDT
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New technology, specifically ultrasonic phased arrays, offers advantages for weld inspection. This paper will describe the phased array system, with special applications for offshore pipeline construction.
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TRACK 2
Subsea Technology - Subsea Boosting & Processing - Risers & Riser Technology - Flow Assurance
Sponsored by: Chevron
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RISERS & RISER TECHNOLOGY 3
Chair: Ian Frazer - Noble Denton
Co-chair: Jan T. Lisztwan - Nexen Petroleum USA Inc.
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09:00 - 09:30 A System For Measuring Wellhead Bending Moments During Completion Operations
Otávio de Brito Collaço Veras - 2H Offshore
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This paper describes a novel monitoring system to address the issue of measuring wellhead bending moments during completion
operations, and a system is described for accurately measuring bending moments in the wellhead.
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09:30 - 10:00 Fatigue Resistant Threaded and Coupled Connectors for Deepwater Riser Systems: Design and Performance Evaluation by Analysis and Full Scale Tests
Dr. Celine Sches - V&M Tubes
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This paper will demonstrate how the new design and performance evaluation methods were implemented into the standard development process of T&C connectors, with a focus on finite element analysis techniques.
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10:00 - 10:30 Uncertainty Propagation in Clashing Analysis of Deepwater Flexible Risers
Dr. Hari Kanegaonkar - Aibel AS
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In this paper, the uncertainties in the static, dynamic and simplified VIV estimates are modeled as Type2 fuzzy variables and probabilisticpossibilistic-belief function theories are used to estimate the propagation of the uncertainties.
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ALTERNATE: Integrity Monitoring of Deepwater Risers
Donald Thomson - Schlumberger Subsea Surveillance
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Deepwater and harsh environments demands have stimulated the development of new approaches to riser integrity monitoring. This paper presents details of a number of applications, focusing on the design, manufacture and varying installation methods.
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TRACK 3
Lessons Learned - Deepwater - Field Architecture/Development Concepts - Well Construction - Regional Challenges
Sponsored by: Hereema
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FLOATING SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY
Chair: Hayden Marcollo - AMOG Consulting
Co-chair: Eddie Stuart - Woodside Petroleum
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09:00 - 09:30 The Design of Disconnectable Riser Systems for use in Australia
Enda O'Sullivan - MCS
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This paper deals with key aspects of disconnectable riser system design, and gives insight on techniques for improvements for future disconnectable designs worldwide.
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09:30 - 10:00 Development of Design Metocean Conditions for a Permanently Moored Vessel in Cyclone-Affected Area
Dr. Yuriy Drobyshevski - INTEC Engineering Pty Ltd
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This paper presents analyses for floating LNG and FSO vessels permanently moored at an Australian offshore location. The study quantifies that the highest return period sea state only need to be applied within a limited range of incident angles.
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10:00 - 10:30 The Virtual Control Buoy
Kevin Mullen - INTEC Engineering
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This paper describes a future method of controlling remote wells, with the potential to be more robust and lower cost than control buoys, without the difficulties and risk associated with the installation and operation of long distance umbilical systems.
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ALTERNATE: Technical and Economic Feasibility of Mini-LNG and Micro-LNG Production Systems
Wen Sin Chong - Keppel Offshore & Marine Technology Centre
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This paper presents the results of a technical and economic feasibility study of much smaller LNG production systems suitable for associatedm gas and small deposits.
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10:30 - 11:30 COFFEE BREAK
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11:30 - 13:00 SESSION 7
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TRACK 1
Floating Production Systems - Construction & Installation - Flowlines & Pipelines - Mooring & Station-Keeping
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FLOWLINES & PIPELINES 3
Chair: David Paganie - PennWell Corporation
Co-chair: Bob Kipp - WorleyParsons Sea
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11:30 - 12:00 Simulation of Seabed Pipeline-Soil Interaction using Geotechnical Centrifuge Modeling
Prof. David White - COFS, UWA
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This paper describes insights from physical modeling using the geotechnical centrifuge facility at UWA in Perth. Results from two series of tests are described, focusing on dynamic lay effects and the large-amplitude lateral sweeping.
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12:00 - 12:30 In-Line Inspection for Deepwater Offshore Pipeline
Chris Yoxall - Rosen, Australia
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This paper will discuss the challenges associated with intelligent pigging of deepwater offshore pipelines and some of the technical solutions that are required to overcome these challenges.
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12:30 - 13:00 Advanced Corrosion Technology and Management for Large Diameter Subsea Pipelines
Faridah Che Ibrahim - ExxonMobil Development Company
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This paper describes the application of enhanced flow modeling and corrosion testing to more accurately simulate the local top of the
line environment for large diameter, sour wet gas lines and to define a comprehensive inhibitor qualification plan and corrosion
management program.
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ALTERNATE: Leak Detection While Running Tool
Waqas Munir - Smith International
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This paper discusses the methods to detect leaks while running the tool inside the pipeline, as well as the importance of flow assurance and of leak detection while running the tool.
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TRACK 2
Subsea Technology - Subsea Boosting & Processing - Risers & Riser Technology - Flow Assurance
Sponsored by: Chevron
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SUBSEA BOOSTING & PROCESSING
Chair: Drew Peoples - Chevron Australia Pty Ltd
Co-chair: David Morgan - Cameron
11:30 - 12:00 Deepwater Multiphase Boosting
Dr. Gunder Homstvedt - Aker Solutions
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The economic benefit of subsea multiphase boosting has been proven, lately in deepwater. This paper discusses the installation of the Aker Solutions MultiBooster in 1,700 m of water in the BP King Field in the Gulf of Mexico.
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12:00 - 12:30 Subsea Gas Compression
Hakon Skofteland - Aker Solutions
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This paper describes the subsea technology developed for the subsea compression system built as part of the Ormen Lange pilot project, including process, power distribution and control system.
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12:30 - 13:00 A World Technology First in Subsea Separation
Pascal Girondon - TOTAL E&P Angola
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After the successful Girassol, Dalia and Rosa developments, Pazflor represents a major new stage in the development of block 17 offshore Angola. This paper covers the challenges in developing four main fields with different oil and reservoir characteristics.
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ALTERNATE: Direct Electric Flowline Heating - An Option that Should Not Be Ignored
Richard Voight - INTEC Engineering
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This paper discusses the basic design principles and state-of-the-art for the PIP-based direct electric heating system first developed by Shell and employed in the Gulf of Mexico.
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TRACK 3
Lessons Learned - Deepwater - Field Architecture/Development Concepts - Well Construction - Regional Challenges
Sponsored by: Hereema
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HPHT TECHNOLOGY
Chair: Lee Gillette - FMC Technologies
Co-chair : Mal G. Ryan - Chevron Australia Pty Ltd.
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11:30 - 12:00 The Impact of HPHT on the Oil Industry
Brian Skeels - FMC Technologies
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This paper outlines suggested design guidelines and areas of basic research to establish near-term HPHT application engineering, and longer term research into extreme HPHT and ultra-HPHT environments.
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12:00 - 12:30 Developments in Riser Technology for the Next Generation Ultra-Deep HPHT Wells
Jacky Massaglia - V&M Tubes
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This paper will present information on next generation developments of ultra-deep HPHT wells and the salient studies that are ongoing regarding the design and qualification work on high strength steels, T&C riser connectors, and advanced fatigue rating methodologies.
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12:30 - 13:00 A Simplified Monte Carlo Simulation - Finite Element Reliability Analysis of Laterally Buckled Offshore PIP Flowlines under XHPHT Conditions
Dr. Ayman Eltaher - JP Kenny
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In this paper, a simplified Monte Carlo Simulation approach will be presented for a PIP flowline under XHPHT conditions. The presented technique allows for expanding the use of MCSim to the more complex physical phenomena with highly nonlinear LSF, using existing software.
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ALTERNATE: Incorporation of Strengthening Effects of Cladding in Pipeline Analysis
Dr. Massoud Bagherneja - Slt-Engineering Sdn Bhd.
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This paper will discuss the advantage possible from the strengthening effect of pipeline clad material in performing lateral buckling analysis for a high-temperature and a high-pressure clad pipeline in South East Asia.
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13:00 - 14:00 LUNCH / CLOSING PLENARY/AWARDS SESSION
Chairman's Closing Remarks
Roy Thompson - Senior VP Oil & Gas Projects, Woodside Petroleum
Future Markets & Offshore Frontiers
John Westwood - Chairman, Douglas-Westwood Ltd.
Awards Ceremony and Closing Remarks
Eldon Ball - Conference Director, PennWell Corporation
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