CALL FOR. PAPERS Future of Heavy Oil: Challenges and Opportunities. Call For Papers Deadline: 22 May 2016

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1 CALL FOR PAPERS Future of Heavy Oil: Challenges and Opportunities Call For Papers Deadline: 22 May

WELCOME LETTER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Dear Respected Colleagues, SPE International Heavy Oil Conference Chairperson Deputy CEO North Kuwait As chairperson of the SPE International Heavy Oil Conference &

2 WELCOME LETTER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Dear Respected Colleagues, SPE International Heavy Oil Conference Chairperson Deputy CEO North Kuwait 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. (Conference Chairperson) Emad Mahmoud Sultan (Conference Advisor) Ziad Jeha Schlumberger 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. 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 Sincerely, SPE International Heavy Oil Conference Chairperson Deputy CEO North Kuwait Abdulla Hindi Alajmi, Emad Al-Ajmi, Baker Hughes Haifa Al-Ajmi, Specialties Energy Khaled Mohd Al-Awadi, Misad Al-Harbi, Kuwait Gulf Oil Company-Chevron Abdul Hamid Al-Hashim, Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research Mohammad Al-Maragi, Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company Walid Al Nader, Shell Kuwait Musleh Al-Otaibi, Anwar Al-Sharqawi, Kuwait Gulf Oil Company Faisal Ayesh, AlKhorayef Nouri BenSalamah, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation Yacoub Dashti, Issam Hallal, WorleyParsons Lionel Levha, Total Kuwait Adel Mallah, Kuwait University Daniel Palmer, GlassPoint Darcy Spady, Broadview Energy Martin White, Halliburton Mohammad Qleibo, Weatherford

TECHNICAL CATEGORIES RESERVOIR DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE 1. Fluid Characterisation 2. Reservoir Characterisation 3. Geomechanics 4. Exploration and Delineation 5.

3 TECHNICAL CATEGORIES RESERVOIR DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE 1. Fluid Characterisation 2. Reservoir Characterisation 3. Geomechanics 4. Exploration and Delineation 5. Reservoir Modelling DRILLING AND WELL COMPLETION 6. Non-Conventional Drilling 7. Artificial Lift Challenges 8. Sand Management and Control 9. 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 Processes 21. Marketing 22. HSE 23. Field Integration 24. Economy and Cost 25. Asset/Project Management 26. Risk Analysis 27. Waste Management 28. Talent Development PROGRAMME COMMITTEE Waleed Al-Khamees (Programme Chairperson) Fatma Ahmed Fatma Mohamed Abdulsamad Saad Alatefi, College of Technological Studies Mubarak Al-Banwan, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation Mohammad Al-Basri, Faisal Al-Hamdan, Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research Ali Al-Harbi, Halliburton Abdulrahman Al-Kandari, Sadoun Al-Khaldi, Ahmed Alkouh, Middle East Oilfield Services Ahmed Al-Majed, Bader Al-Matar, Mohammad Al-Matrook, Feras Al-Ruhaimani, Nawaf Al-Salim, Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company May Alzanki, GlassPoint Simon Bennett, Shell Alfredo Escalona, WorleyParsons Ahmed Fouad Elayaat, Schlumberger Noha Najem, 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

4 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 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 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. ( words) Results, Observations, Conclusions: Please describe the results, observations, and conclusions of the proposed paper. ( 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 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 Submit your paper proposal online at 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.

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.

5 6 8 December 2016 Hilton Kuwait Resort, Mangaf, Kuwait PAPER PROPOSALS CAN BE SUBMITTED IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS: (a) Recommended: Online at select Call for Papers tab. (b) Send an 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 Author 2 Author 3 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 q No 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 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

STUDENT POSTER COMPETITION

STUDENT POSTER COMPETITION DATE 31 st December, 2016 VENUE Department of Petroleum & Mineral Resources Engineering(PMRE) Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology ORGANIZED BY SPONSORED BY SPE Bangladesh Section SPE Student