CALL FOR - The Society of Petroleum Engineers

CALL FOR
PAPERS
Future of Heavy Oil:
Challenges and Opportunities
Call For Papers Deadline: 22 May 2016
www.spe.org/events/hoce
WELCOME LETTER
EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE
Badria Abdul Raheem
SPE International Heavy Oil Conference Chairperson
Deputy CEO–North Kuwait
Kuwait Oil Company
Dear Respected Colleagues,
As chairperson of the SPE International Heavy Oil Conference & Exhibition,
it is my honour and pleasure to invite you to participate in this specialised
conference that will be held on 6 Dececember 2016 in Kuwait City. The
comprehensive 3-day conference will be packed with engaging speeches,
thought-provoking panels, technical and business sessions as well as provide
an opportunity to network with experts and professionals from the oil and gas
industry.
This year the theme is “Future of Heavy Oil: Challenges and Opportunities”.
The conference is aimed at bringing together top industry specialists to
exchange experiences and ideas on significant improvements and innovation
in heavy oil exploration; development, production, processing, and marketing,
both in regional and international heavy oil fields. The programme is also
directed towards helping attendees understand the key drivers and risks
involved in developing heavy oilfields. We anticipate over 1,000 international
registrants who share interest in all aspects of heavy oil development. There
will be numerous opportunities to gain new knowledge, share technical and
business expertise, network with colleagues, and communicate with industry
partners.
Badria Abdul Raheem
(Conference Chairperson)
Kuwait Oil Company
Emad Mahmoud Sultan
(Conference Advisor)
Kuwait Oil Company
Ziad Jeha
(Co-Chairperson)
Schlumberger
Abdulla Hindi Alajmi,
Kuwait National Petroleum Company
Emad Al-Ajmi, Baker Hughes
Haifa Al-Ajmi, Specialties Energy
Khaled Mohd Al-Awadi,
Kuwait National Petroleum Company
Misad Al-Harbi,
Kuwait Gulf Oil Company-Chevron
Abdul Hamid Al-Hashim,
Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research
Mohammad Al-Maragi,
Furthermore, 450 sqm of exhibition space will be available to feature the
latest technology, services, hardware, and equipment from industry worldclass experts. The conference’s activities will enhance your knowledge, widen
your network, stimulate your innovative self, and expand your vision in heavy
oil development and challenges.
We would be delighted to have you participate as an author imparting your
research and knowledge at The SPE International Heavy Oil Conference &
Exhibition. This event sets the perfect backdrop for high-energy networking,
relationship building, learning, and recognising individuals who have
contributed to heavy oil development success and history. It will be a great
pleasure to welcome you at the conference in Kuwait City in December 2016.
Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company
Walid Al Nader, Shell Kuwait
Musleh Al-Otaibi, Kuwait Oil Company
Anwar Al-Sharqawi, Kuwait Gulf Oil Company
Faisal Ayesh, AlKhorayef
Nouri BenSalamah,
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation
Yacoub Dashti, Kuwait Oil Company
Issam Hallal, WorleyParsons
Lionel Levha, Total Kuwait
Adel Mallah, Kuwait University
Daniel Palmer, GlassPoint
Sincerely,
Badria Abdul Raheem
SPE International Heavy Oil Conference Chairperson
Deputy CEO–North Kuwait
Kuwait Oil Company
Darcy Spady, Broadview Energy
Martin White, Halliburton
Mohammad Qleibo, Weatherford
Call For Papers Deadline: 22 May 2016 | www.spe.org/events/hoce
TECHNICAL CATEGORIES
RESERVOIR DEVELOPMENT AND
PERFORMANCE
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Fluid Characterisation
Reservoir Characterisation
Geomechanics
Exploration and Delineation
Reservoir Modelling
DRILLING AND WELL COMPLETION
6.
7.
8.
9.
Non-Conventional Drilling
Artificial Lift Challenges
Sand Management and Control
Stimulation
Production Recovery and
Optimisation
10. Recovery Methods and EOR / IOR
11. Reservoir Monitoring and Surveillance
12. Well Integrity
13. Water Treatment
14. Steam Generation
15. Facilities
16. Flow Assurance
17. Production Optimisation
Midstream and Downstream
Processes and Challenges
18. Heavy Oil Upgrading
19. Refining
20.Transportation
PROGRAMME
COMMITTEE
Waleed Al-Khamees
(Programme Chairperson)
Kuwait Oil Company
Fatma Ahmed (Co-Chairperson)
Kuwait Oil Company
Fatma Mohamed Abdulsamad (Co-Chairperson)
Kuwait Oil Company
Saad Alatefi, College of Technological Studies
Mubarak Al-Banwan, Kuwait Petroleum
Corporation
Mohammad Al-Basri, Kuwait Oil Company
Faisal Al-Hamdan,
Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research
Ali Al-Harbi, Halliburton
Abdulrahman Al-Kandari, Kuwait Oil Company
Sadoun Al-Khaldi, Kuwait Oil Company
Ahmed Alkouh, Middle East Oilfield Services
Ahmed Al-Majed,
Kuwait National Petroleum Company
Bader Al-Matar, Kuwait Oil Company
Mohammad Al-Matrook, Kuwait Oil Company
Feras Al-Ruhaimani, Kuwait Oil Company
Nawaf Al-Salim, Kuwait Foreign Petroleum
Processes
Exploration Company
21. Marketing
22.HSE
23.Field Integration
24.Economy and Cost
25.Asset/Project Management
26.Risk Analysis
27. Waste Management
28.Talent Development
May Alzanki, GlassPoint
Simon Bennett, Shell
Alfredo Escalona, WorleyParsons
Ahmed Fouad Elayaat, Schlumberger
Noha Najem, Kuwait Oil Company
Marcos Roberto, Total
Rick Stahl, Northern Blizzard
Emerging Technologies and R&D
29.Smart Fields and Data Management
30.Field Case Studies
31. Advance Techniques in Heavy Oil Reservoir
Characterisation
Call For Papers Deadline: 22 May 2016 | www.spe.org/events/hoce
GUIDELINES
Technical and poster presentations for the conference will be selected from paper proposals submitted to the conference
programme committee. The programme committee will consider all abstracts submitted by the deadline of 22 May 2016. Early
submission is particularly important to ensure that the committee members have ample time to review the paper proposals. Late
paper proposals will not be accepted. Authors are strongly encouraged to submit their paper proposals electronically at SPE
website www.spe.org/events/hoce.
ABSTRACT CONTENT
A proper review of your abstract requires that it contain adequate
information on which to make a judgment. Written in English
and containing 450 words, paper proposals should include the
following:
• Objectives/Scope: Please list the objectives and/or scope of
the proposed paper. (25–75 words)
• Methods, Procedures, Process: Briefly explain your overall
approach, including your methods, procedures, and
processes. (75–100 words)
• Results, Observations, Conclusions: Please describe the
results, observations, and conclusions of the proposed paper.
(100–200 words)
• Novel/Additive Information: Please explain how this paper
will present novel (new) or additive information to the
existing body of literature that can be of benefit to and/
or add to the state of knowledge in the petroleum industry.
(25–75 words)
TECHNICAL CATEGORIES
Use the call for paper categories to indicate the topic that best
describes your paper proposal. A primary choice is required;
however, a secondary choice is optional. Paper proposals are
evaluated on the basis of the information supplied on the paper
proposal form in accordance with the following criteria:
• The proposed paper or poster must contribute to petroleum
technology or be of immediate interest to the oil and gas
industry, and should contain significant new knowledge or
experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Data in the paper proposal must be technically correct.
• The proposed paper or poster may present information
about equipment and tools to be used in exploration and
production.
• Such paper proposals must show the definite applications
and limitations of such equipment and should avoid undue
commercialism and extensive use of trade names.
• The substance of the proposed paper or poster must not
have been published previously in trade journals or in other
professional or technical journals.
• Prior to paper proposal submission, management clearance
must be obtained. Any issues concerning clearance should
be outlined when the paper proposal is submitted.
COMMERCIALISM
Enter a title that is concise, yet descriptive of the primary content
and application of the proposed paper. SPE has a stated policy
against use of commercial trade names, company names, or
language that is commercial in tone in the paper title, text or
slides. Use of such terms will result in careful scrutiny by the
programme committee in evaluating paper proposals and the
presence of commercialism in the paper or poster may result in it
being withdrawn from the conference programme.
GUIDELINES FOR ACCEPTED PAPER PROPOSALS
• Your paper proposal could be accepted for presentation in a
technical or poster session.
• Authors of accepted paper proposals will be notified in June
2016.
• Authors whose abstracts are accepted will be required
to provide a manuscript for inclusion in the conference
proceedings. SPE operates a “no paper, no podium” policy
whereby if a manuscript with the associated forms is not
received by the due date, it will be withdrawn from the
programme and not allowed to be presented.
• Detailed instructions on the preparation of manuscripts and
presentations will be sent to corresponding author of each
accepted paper.
• SPE assumes no obligation for expenses by authors for travel,
lodging, food, or other incidental expenses.
• Accepted authors will be offered a discounted full conference
registration fee.
COPYRIGHT
All authors of papers or posters presented at the conference will
be required to complete and submit a copyright release form
to the Society of Petroleum Engineers or submit the copyright
exemption form where applicable.
SUBMITTAL
  1. Obtain necessary clearance on the proposed paper from
your management.
  2. Completed paper proposal must be received by 22 May 2016.
  3. Submit your paper proposal online at www.spe.org/events/hoce.
It is critical that all information requested on the form be
provided in full and in the order requested.
An agreement to present a paper at this SPE conference
carries an obligation to participate in the event. Manuscripts
will be required. Authors whose paper proposals are accepted
will be expected to provide a manuscript for inclusion in
the Conference Proceedings. Authors who do not submit a
manuscript and the associated forms by the due date will be
withdrawn from the programme and not allowed to present.
Call For Papers Deadline: 22 May 2016 | www.spe.org/events/hoce
6–8 December 2016
Hilton Kuwait Resort, Mangaf, Kuwait
PAPER PROPOSALS CAN BE SUBMITTED IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS:
(a) Recommended: Online at www.spe.org/events/hoce—select Call for Papers tab.
(b) Send an email including all the author and paper information outlined below and attach your abstract as a Word
document. Send to dubprog@spe.org. Note that the abstract must not exceed 450 words and you must indicate at
least one primary category to which the paper belongs.
If the paper is selected for the programme, the information submitted on this form will be published in the
registration brochure. Please type or carefully print the following information. SPE will communicate with the
corresponding author on all occasions. List authors in the order they should be listed in the programme.
Author 1
q Corresponding Author
SPE Member Number
Date of Birth
First Name
Last Name
Organisation/University
Job Title
Mailing Address
Are you a Student?
q Yes
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal Code
Country
Telephone
Fax
q No
Email
Author 2
6–8 December 2016
q Corresponding Author
Hilton Kuwait Resort, Mangaf, Kuwait
SPE Member Number
Date of Birth
First Name
Last Name
Organisation/University
Job Title
Mailing Address
Are you a Student?
q Yes
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal Code
Country
Telephone
Fax
q No
Email
Author 3
q Corresponding Author
SPE Member Number
Date of Birth
First Name
Last Name
Organisation/University
Job Title
Mailing Address
Are you a Student?
q Yes
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal Code
Country
Telephone
Fax
q No
Email
If there are additional authors, please list their names and contact details on a separate page. In order for authors’ names to appear in the
conference brochures, all contact information must be completed.
Is this material being submitted elsewhere? q Yes
q No
Has this been previously published or presented? q Yes q No
If yes, please indicate place/date_____________________________ SPE number assigned ____________________________
Will your company allow you to present and/or publish all of the information described in your paper proposal? q Yes
Please indicate which Technical Categories this paper applies to (e.g. 1, 2, 3, etc.):
Primary Category ___________
Secondary Category ___________
Please indicate keyword for OnePetro quick search_______________________
q No
PAPER PROPOSAL
DEADLINE:
22 May 2016
IMPORTANT: No uncoded paper proposals will be accepted—please indicate at least one choice.
This paper proposal should be considered for: q Technical Presentation
q Poster Presentation*
q Either
*Poster presentation may be considered as an alternate in a relevant technical session in the event of the withdrawal of a scheduled paper.
PLEASE ATTACH THE 450 WORD (MAXIMUM) PAPER PROPOSAL TO THIS FORM
Call For Papers Deadline: 22 May 2016 | www.spe.org/events/hoce