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www.spe.org/events/natc

Society of Petroleum Engineers

SPE North Africa Technical Conference and Exhibition (NATC)

15–17 April 2013InterContinental Citystars

Cairo, Egypt

A Paradigm Shift in the Oil and Gas Industry

of an Evolving Region

Call For Papers

Under the Patronage of the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Egypt


Dear Industry Colleague,

On behalf of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), we are honoured to invite you to participate in the fourth SPE North Africa Technical Conference and Exhibition (NATC) to be held 15–17 April 2013 at the InterContinental CityStars Hotel in Cairo, Egypt.

North Africa contains several countries that are major players in the international oil and gas landscape and overall produces approximately 5% of the world’s oil and gas. Post Arab Spring, it promises to become an even more important region in the world energy scene.

Over the years, NATC has proven to be a highly successful event that provides a platform for technical knowledge exchange amongst E&P professionals and creates unmatched learning and networking opportunities for all attendees.

The 2013 edition of the event will integrate the theme “A Paradigm Shift in the Oil and Gas Industry of an Evolving Region” which will consider the latest developments in North Africa and how they present unique challenges and opportunities to companies operating in the region.

Our industry is witness to generations of progress in the technologies used to explore and produce energy resources. We invite you to submit a paper proposal on any of the multi-disciplinary categories listed in this brochure before 6 September 2012.

Join the 2013 NATC to share your expertise, experience, and best practices with other professionals, experts, and researchers in the industry. Your participation will not only enhance the technical programme and enrich your knowledge, but it will also provide everyone with valuable networking opportunities in this evolving and fast-growing region.

Regards,

Welcome Letter

Mohamed Ghareeb MoustafaLufkin Industries

Programme Co-Chairperson

Hani El ShahawiShell

Programme Co-Chairperson

Mohamed Ghareeb MoustafaLufkin Industries Programme Co-Chairperson

Hani El ShahawiShell Programme Co-Chairperson

Regards,


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Submit your paper proposals before 6 September 2012 on any of the following categories:

1. Explorationa. Exploration for Unconventionals (Shale Gas, Tight Light Oil)b. Basin Modelsc. New Advances in Geophysics (Seismic, Gravity, and Electromagnetic)d. Seismic Reprocessing, Imaging, 4D Seismice. Reservoir Quality and Performance (e.g. Lithofacies, Diagenesis, and Rock Typing)f. Integrated Geological Modellingg. Sedimentology, Stratigraphy, and Depositional Environments h. Deepwater Explorationi. Geochemistry and Petroleum Systemsj. Pore Pressure Predictionk. Case Studies

2. Formation Evaluationa. Formation Evaluation of Unconventionalsb. Wireline Formation Testing and Samplingc. Low Resistivity Paysd. Special Core Analysise. Advanced Well Loggingf. Logging While Drillingg. Petrophysics New Technologyh. HP/HT/H2Si. Formation and Fluid Sampling While Drillingj. Formation Damagek. Thin-Bed Evaluationl. Digital Cores and Imagingm. Clay Mineralogy and Chemistryn. Case Studies

3. Field Developmenta. Deepwaterb. Unconventionalsc. EOR/Heavy Oil d. Water-Polymere. Marginal Fieldsf. Secondary and Tertiary Recovery g. Risk and Reliability

h. Development Economicsi. Well Testingj. Reactivation of Brownfieldsk. Produced Water Managementl. Case Studies

4. Asset Integritya. Corrosion Management b. Scale Management, Inhibitions, and Control c. Souring H2S Management d. Materials, Metallurgy, Selection, and Maintenance e. Innovative Coating and Technology f. NORM Management and Handling g. Well Integrity and Abandonmenth. Case Studies

5. Facilitiesa. Deepwater Facilitiesb. Subsea Systemsc. Sand Management d. Power Generation (Conventional and Renewable Sources)e. Sea Water Processing Systemsf. Design of Produced Water Treatment and Disposalg. Advances in Oil and Gas Separationh. Gas Processing Systemsi. Commissioning and Decommissioning of Offshore Facilitiesj. Integrated Management of Pipeline Networksk. Custody Transfersl. Early Production Facilitiesm. Information Management Infrastructuren. Smart Facilitieso. Multi-Phase Pumping and Meteringp. Surface Well Testingq. Sharing Facilitiesr. Marginal Field Facilities Optionss. Flow Assurancet. Construction Challengesu. Facilities Rehabilitationv. Waste Management w. Disposal Pit Reclamationx. Case Studies

6. Petroleum Economicsa. Access Challengesb. Arbitrationc. Managing Concession Agreementsd. Doing Business in a Changing Political Environmente. Fiscal Models f. New Ways of Partnershipg. Gas Pricing and Marketingh. Case Studies

7. Unitisation, Reserves Assessment, and Co-Sharing Fieldsa. New Reserves Classificationb. Reliable Technology Used in Reserves Estimationc. Reserves Estimation in Unconventionalsd. Legal Aspects of Unitisatione. Unitisation Requirementsf. Unitisation across Concession and Political Boundariesg. Case Studies

8. Reservoir Management a. Reservoir Surveillance and Monitoringb. Reservoir Characterisationc. Reservoir Modelling and Simulation d. Data Management and Decision Supporte. 4D Seismicf. Reservoir Geomechanicsg. Digital Oilfields/Automationh. Real-Time Operationsi. Naturally Fractured Reservoirj. Case Studies

9. Drillinga. Managed Pressure/Underbalanced Drillingb. HP/HT Well Challengesc. Well Planningd. Well Placement/Geosteering/LWD/PWDe. Drill Cuttings Injectionf. Waste Managementg. Extended Reach Drillingh. Coringi. Deepwater and Deepwell Drillingj. Well Integrity/Geomechanics

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Technical Categories for Papers

A Paradigm Shift in the Oil and Gas Industry of an Evolving Region


k. Expandables/Swellablesl. Loss of Circulation and Wellbore Strengtheningm. Real-Time Operationsn. Coiled Tubing and Casing Drillingo. Drilling Cost Optimisation p. Underbalanced and Managed Pressure Drilling q. Drilling Dynamics r. Mono Bore s. Instrumented Drill Pipet. Case Studies

10. Well Completions and Optimisationa. Intelligent Completionsb. Challenges in Well Completionsc. Stimulationd. Tight Gas Completionse. Sand Controlf. Downhole Separationg. Smart Completionsh. Swellables and Expandablesi. Multi-Lateralsj. Monobore Completionsk. Cementing/Well Integrityl. Corrosive Environmentsm. Perforationsn. Interventiono. Coiled Tubingp. Case Studies

11. Production a. Automationb. Production Chemistryc. Artificial Liftd. Stimulation e. Hydraulic Fracturingf. Well Interventiong. Monitoring h. Aerial Surveillancei. Water Managementj. Production Loggingk. Flow Assurancel. Gas Hydratesm. Sand Controln. Meteringo. Digital Oilfields/Automationp Real-Time Operations

q. Surface Well Testingr. Case Studies

12. Gas Technologya. Gas Processing b. Gas Engineering c. Gas Hydrates d. Unconventional Gas e. Sour Gas Management f. Gas Well Testing and Monitoring g. Dewatering Gas Wells h. Mid-Stream Gas i. Gas Storage j. Case Studies

13. HSSE a. Integrated Approach on HSE Management b. Occupational Healthc. Environmental and Greenhouse Gas Managementd. Risk Management/HAZOP/HAZID Studiese. Carbon Capture and Storagef. Safe Operating Proceduresg. Safe Drilling h. Disaster Management System/Emergency Responsei. Oil Spill Controlj. Security Systems and Security of Personnelk. Quality Managementl. Evacuation Managementm. H2S Managementn. Corporate Social Responsibilityo. Waste Managementp. Case Studies

14. Human Resources Managementa. New Talent Attractionb. Training and Development c. Knowledge Managementd. Retaining Talent in a Cyclical Environment e. Managing the Generation Mix: Bridging the Gapf. The Diversity and Inclusion Challenge: Building New Organisation Culturesg. New Energy Curriculumh. Partnership between Academia and Industry to Develop Energy Professionalsi. Managing Competenciesj. Case Studies

Co-ChairpersonHani El Shahawi, Shell

Co-ChairpersonMohamed Ghareeb Moustafa, Lufkin Industries

AdvisorSamir Abdelmoaty, BP

Abdallah Bekhiet Badr, Agiba Petroleum Company

Ahmed Abou-Sayed, Advantek International

Ahmed El Banbi, Cairo University

Ahmed Hassan Ahmed, PICO International Petroleum

Anders Kullerud, Statoil Egypt

Anis Belhaj Mohamed, ETAP

Arshad Waheed, Halliburton

Brent Jordan, Norris Production

Ehab Ragee, Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum

Elsayed A. Latif Bedair, Petrosilah Petroleum Company

Gamal M. Gouda, Eni

Haitem Abdalla, Libya NOC

Hamed Soroush, Weatherford

Hanafy Hussein Hanafy, EGAS

Hani Argalious, NOV

Haytham Awad Mohammed Mustafa, Sudapet

Ismail Mohamed, Zenith Oilfield Technology

Jean-Marc Seguineau, Total

Jesus Samuel Armacanqui, Suez Oil Company

Joachim Oppelt, Baker Hughes

Kamal El Bachiri, VAM Drilling

Leonardo Salvadori, Dana Gas

Muftah Wer�lli, Libya NOC

Magid Shagan, Mabruk Oil Operations

Marwa Al Qutt, Agiba Petroleum Company

Mehdi Smama, Repsol Exploration Murzuq (REMSA)

Mohamed Ali Matar, Schlumberger

Muntasir Mohammed Ibrahim Elfaki, Sudapet

Nabil Salah, Gupco

Osama Abdalla, Enventure

Panos C. Papanastasiou, University of Cyprus

Saba Babiker Elkhalil, Sudapet

Said A. Moniem A. Mageed, Khalda Petroleum Company

Salah Kamal Korany, Scimitar Production Egypt

Salem Alakhdar, Libyan Petroleum Institute (LPI)

Sameer Joshi, Schlumberger

Tagwa Ahmed Musa, Sudan University of Science

Vasco Felix, Packers Plus

Wael El Sherbeny, Baker Hughes

Wael F. Ellaithy, Arabian Oil Company

Younis Osman, Greater Nile Petroleum Operating Company

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Abstract ContentA proper review of your abstract requires that it contains adequate information on which to make a judgement. Written in English and containing 300 words, paper proposals should include the following:

• Description: Summarise the scope and nature of the work upon which an accepted paper will be based upon (e.g. field data, lab data, original analysis, or computer work). If the paper is a review paper, carefully state the extent of the coverage. • Applications: Describe the possible applications of the information provided in the paper or poster. • Results and Conclusions: Summarise the results and major conclusions to be presented in the paper/poster and state specific conclusions of the work and how these differ from previous work on the same subject. State whether new information will be revealed and whether data from field, lab, or computer work will be included.• Technical Contributions: Describe the significance of the subject matter in the abstract by listing up to three technical contributions or additions to the technical knowledge base of the petroleum industry.

Technical Categories Use the topics included in this leaflet to indicate the topic that best describes your paper proposal. A primary choice along with sub category 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:1. 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. 2. Data in the paper proposal must be technically correct.3. 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. 4. 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.

CommercialismEnter 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 1. Your paper proposal could be accepted for presentation in a technical or poster session.2. Authors of accepted paper proposals will be notified in October 2012. 3. 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, will be withdrawn from the programme and not allowed to present. 4. Detailed instructions on the preparation of manuscripts and presentations will be sent to corresponding author of each accepted paper. 5. SPE assumes no obligation for expenses by authors for travel, lodging, food, or other incidental expenses.6. Accepted authors will be offered a discounted full conference registration fee.

CopyrightAll 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.

Submittal1. Obtain necessary clearance on the proposed paper from your management. 2. Finalised paper proposal must be received by 6 September 2012. 3. Submit your paper proposal online at www.spe.org/events/natc. It is critical that all information requested on the form be provided in full and in the order requested.

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 6 September 2012. 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/natc.

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 meeting 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.

Guidelines


15–17 April 2013, InterContinental Citystars Hotel, Cairo, Egypt

Paper Proposal Deadline: 6 September 2012

Paper proposals can be submitted in the following ways:

(a) Recommended: Online at www.spe.org/events/natc, 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 [email protected]. Note that the abstract must not exceed 300 words and you must indicate at least one primary category and subcategory 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.

Tick box to indicate corresponding author. In order for authors’ names to appear in the conference brochures, all contact information must be completed.

Author 1 Corresponding Author

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Organisation/University Are you a Student?

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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? Yes No Has this been previously published or presented? Yes 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? Yes No

Please indicate which Technical Categories this paper applies to (e.g. 1e, 4b, 10k, etc.): Primary Category _____________ Sub Category ____________Secondary Category ___________ Sub Category ____________

IMPORTANT–No uncoded paper proposals will be accepted–please indicate at least one choice This paper proposal should be considered for: Technical Presentation Poster Presentation Poster Presentation/Alternate* Any *Poster presentation may be considered as an alternate in a relevant technical session in the event of a withdrawal of a scheduled paper.ATTACH MAXIMUM 300 WORD PAPER PROPOSAL TO THIS FORM

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