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Randall Wilkins Measurement & Automation Supervisor Vine Oil & Gas The Only Operator-Led Forum Analyzing Automation Strategies Specific To Unconventional Oil & Gas Wells Applying Advances In SCADA Systems, Remote Communications, Flow Measurement, Safety Shut Down Systems, Alarm Management, Automated Artificial Lift & Flow Control To Create A Well Site Automation Strategy That Optimizes The Productivity, Safety & Cost-Effectiveness Of Unconventional Oil & Gas Wells Featuring 20+ Case Studies From Leading Unconventional Oil & Gas Operators, Focusing On: January 28-29, 2015 | Houston | Texas Shaun Derise Shale Automation Supervisor BHP Billiton Petroleum 20+ Case Studies From Presenters Including: M Follow us @UnconventOilGas www.wellsite-automation.com SAVE $400 • OVERALL WELL SITE AUTOMATION STRATEGIES: Providing operator case studies on developing overall well site automation strategies that have successfully optimized productivity, improved safety & reduced downtime • OPTIMIZING SCADA SYSTEMS: Understanding how to select and utilize RTUs, PLCs and overall SCADA systems to maximize functionality & ease of use for well site automation • REMOTE COMMUNICATIONS: Evaluating different wireless & wired communications strategies & equipment for optimizing the remote monitoring & automation of wells • FLOW MEASUREMENT & METERING: Reviewing the reliability, accuracy and maintenance requirements of different liquid, gas and tank measurement equipment to improve the accuracy of data and better inform operation decisions • AUTOMATED SAFETY SYSTEMS: Optimizing safety shut down systems, automated leak detection & cyber security to effectively respond to uncontrolled events • ALARM MANAGEMENT: Establishing a scalable, flexible & cost-effective alarm management system that ensures automated notifications are delivered in such a way to optimize both productivity & safety • AUTOMATED FLOW CONTROL & ARTIFICIAL LIFT: Understanding how automated choking, artificial lift and pressure monitoring can be leveraged to further optimize the productivity of unconventional wells Kevin McDaniel SCADA Coordinator Marathon Oil Company Organized By: Register By Tuesday November 25, 2014 George Robertson Facilities Engineer Chevron Bevan Cox SCADA Advisor LINN Energy Luke Brandjord Technical Operations Supervisor WPX Energy Michael Carter CygNet & SCADA Manager Range Resources Sean Graham Field Communications Supervisor Devon Energy

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THE FIRST OPERATOR LED EVENT ON OPTIMIZING WELL SITE AUTOMATION & REMOTE MONITORING FOR TIGHT OIL & SHALE GAS WELLS Well site automation offers onshore unconventional oil & gas operators the opportunity to increase revenue by tens of millions of dollars through enhancing production optimization, reducing downtime and improving manpower efficiency and safety. However, to do this, operators need to be able to select and optimize the right technology including SCADA systems, RTUs, PLCs, remote communications and flow meters and understand how to use data collected in a way that will deliver the reliability, accuracy and functionality required for their operations. Stakeholders have long requested an operator-led forum in which to learn each other operators' successful processes and honest feedback on the ease of use and reliability of equipment. Welcome To The First Operator-Led Congress To Focus On Analyzing Automation Strategies Specific To Unconventional Oil & Gas Wells The inaugural Well Site Automation For Unconventional Oil & Gas 2015 congress will deliver 20+ operator case studies on providing solutions to the specific challenges of well site automation and remote monitoring for unconventional oil & gas wells. Speakers at the event will explain how to apply advances in SCADA systems, remote communications, flow measurement, safety shut down systems, alarm management, automated artificial lift & flow control to create a well site automation strategy that optimizes the productivity, safety & cost-effectiveness of unconventional oil & gas wells.

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Page 1: Well Site Automation For Unconventional Oil & Gas 2015

Randall Wilkins Measurement & Automation Supervisor Vine Oil & Gas

The Only Operator-Led Forum Analyzing Automation Strategies Specific To Unconventional Oil & Gas Wells

Applying Advances In SCADA Systems, Remote Communications, Flow Measurement, Safety Shut Down Systems, Alarm Management, Automated Artificial Lift & Flow Control To

Create A Well Site Automation Strategy ThatOptimizes The Productivity, Safety & Cost-Effectiveness Of Unconventional Oil & Gas Wells

Featuring 20+ Case Studies From Leading Unconventional Oil & Gas Operators, Focusing On:

January 28-29, 2015 | Houston | Texas

Shaun Derise Shale Automation Supervisor BHP Billiton Petroleum

20+ Case Studies From Presenters Including:

M Follow us @UnconventOilGas

www.wellsite-automation.com

SAVE $400

• OVERALL WELL SITE AUTOMATION STRATEGIES: Providing operator case studies

on developing overall well site automation strategies that have successfully optimized

productivity, improved safety & reduced downtime

• OPTIMIZING SCADA SYSTEMS: Understanding how to select and utilize RTUs, PLCs and

overall SCADA systems to maximize functionality & ease of use for well site automation

• REMOTE COMMUNICATIONS: Evaluating different wireless & wired communications

strategies & equipment for optimizing the remote monitoring & automation of wells

• FLOW MEASUREMENT & METERING: Reviewing the reliability, accuracy and

maintenance requirements of different liquid, gas and tank measurement equipment to

improve the accuracy of data and better inform operation decisions

• AUTOMATED SAFETY SYSTEMS: Optimizing safety shut down systems, automated leak

detection & cyber security to effectively respond to uncontrolled events

• ALARM MANAGEMENT: Establishing a scalable, flexible & cost-effective alarm

management system that ensures automated notifications are delivered in such a way to

optimize both productivity & safety

• AUTOMATED FLOW CONTROL & ARTIFICIAL LIFT: Understanding how automated

choking, artificial lift and pressure monitoring can be leveraged to further optimize the

productivity of unconventional wells

Kevin McDaniel SCADA Coordinator Marathon Oil Company

Organized By:

Register By TuesdayNovember 25, 2014

George Robertson Facilities Engineer Chevron

Bevan Cox SCADA Advisor LINN Energy

Luke Brandjord Technical Operations Supervisor WPX Energy

Michael Carter CygNet & SCADA Manager Range Resources

Sean Graham Field Communications Supervisor Devon Energy

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WHY IS THIS EVENT UNIQUE?• 100% FOCUSED ON ONSHORE UNCONVENTIONAL OIL & GAS APPLICATIONS

FOR WELL SITE AUTOMATION: Whilst there has been a major focus on applying well site automation to offshore wells, this is the first event entirely dedicated to well site automation for onshore unconventional oil & gas wells. For the first time, operators working in tight oil and shale gas plays will discover well site automation solutions specific to the type of projects they are working on from their peers in the industry

• 100% WELL SITE AUTOMATION FOCUS: There have been many general events on “Digital Oilfields” covering everything from data management to drilling automation to well site automation, but this is the only event to focus 100% just on well site automation. This will ensure that attendees are receiving the information specific to their job function for the full 2 days of the event

• OPERATOR LED: The industry is saturated with vendors but producers require unbiased feedback on the accuracy and functionality of automation equipment. This event will provide operator led analysis on what equipment can actually do and which is worth investing in. It is the only event based on actual operator experiences with using well site automation technology rather than sales pitches from vendors

• IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS OF EVERY SPECIFIC TECHNOLOGY: The operators who designed the agenda for this event said that their key focus is to walk away with a knowledge of new technologies that they can actually use in their well site automation strategy for their unconventional wells. Therefore, this event has a unique structure where every single technology is being given a spotlight session – including separate sessions on overall SCADA systems, on RTUs, on PLCs, on remote communications technologies, on gas measurement, fluid measurement and tank measurement, on artificial lift automation, on automated shutdown systems and alarm management

Register By TuesdayNovember 25, 2014

SAVE $400

www.wellsite-automation.com (1) 800 721 3915 [email protected]

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THE FIRST OPERATOR LED EVENT ON OPTIMIZING WELL SITE AUTOMATION & REMOTE MONITORING FOR TIGHT OIL & SHALE GAS WELLSWell site automation offers onshore unconventional oil & gas operators the opportunity to increase revenue by tens of millions of dollars through enhancing production optimization, reducing downtime and improving manpower efficiency and safety.

However, to do this, operators need to be able to select and optimize the right technology including SCADA systems, RTUs, PLCs, remote communications and flow meters and understand how to use data collected in a way that will deliver the reliability, accuracy and functionality required for their operations.

Stakeholders have long requested an operator led forum in which to learn each other operators’ successful processes and honest feedback on the ease of use and reliability of equipment.

Welcome To The First Operator-Led Congress To Focus On Analyzing Automation Strategies Specific To Unconventional Oil & Gas Wells

The inaugural Well Site Automation For Unconventional Oil & Gas 2015 congress will deliver 20+ operator case studies on providing solutions to the specific challenges of well site automation and remote monitoring for unconventional oil & gas wells. Speakers at the event will explain how to apply advances in SCADA systems, remote communications, flow measurement, safety shut down systems, alarm management, automated artificial lift & flow control to create a well site automation strategy that optimizes the productivity, safety & cost-effectiveness of unconventional oil & gas wells.

Thank you for the excellent congress. I met so many amazing people, and the topics were fabulous Production Engineer, SM Energy

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OPTIMIZING SCADA SYSTEMS, REMOTE COMMUNICATIONS & FLOW MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT TO MAXIMIZE THE PRODUCTIVITY & MINIMZE THE COST OF UNCONVENTIONAL OIL & GAS WELLS

Day 1Wednesday January 28, 2015

8.30 Chair’s Opening Remarks

KEYNOTE: OVERALL AUTOMATION STRATEGIES

8.40 Providing An Operator Case Study On Developing An Overall Well Site Automation Strategy That Has Successfully Optimized Productivity, Improved Safety & Reduced Downtime

•Hearingtheextenttowhichproducershavebeenabletoleverageautomationandreducehumanerrortoimprovewellperformanceandincreaseproductionvolumes

•Understandingtheimpactofautomationuponthenumberofwellsthatpumpersandmaintenancecrewscanworkoneachdaytoimproveproductivityandreducemanpowercosts

•Evaluatingtheabilityofautomationtodelivermoreaccuratewellsitemeasurementandsoundalarmstoreducerisksandwelldowntime

•Assessinghowincrementalwellsiteautomationimpactspaybacktooptimizeautomationinvestmentanddeliverthehighestpaybacktotheproducer

Kevin McDaniel, SCADA Coordinator, Marathon Oil Company

Randall Wilkins, SCADA Manager, High Mount E&P LLC

9.10 Question & Answer Session

OPTIMIZING SCADA SYSTEMS FOR WELL SITE AUTOMATION

Understanding How To Select And Utilize RTUS, PLCS And Overall Scada Systems To Maximize Functionality & Ease

Of Use For Well Site Automation

SCADA SELECTION

9.20 Determining How To Factor In Criteria Including Functionality, Ease Of Use & Programing Requirements To Select The Right SCADA System For A Robust Well Site Automation Network

•IdentifyingthebenefitsofSCADAspecificationssuchascollectionspeeds,pollingfrequencyandabilitytodealwithvolumetricandpressureinformationtoascertaintheidealsoftwareforeachnetwork

•ComparingSCADAversatilityandeaseofconfigurabilitytoensureadditionalprogramsandfunctionalitycanbeaddedasthenetworkgrowswithminimalprogrammingrequirements

•UnderstandingtheimportanceofcommunicationdriverstoensureSCADAiscompatiblewithenddevicesatthewellsitesuchasRTUs

•AssessingtheroleofSCADAinprocessingdataandmanagingalarmstoensuresoftwaremeetstherequirementsoftheproducer

Rene Beck, Manager Applied Technology & SCADA, WPX Energy

9.50 Question & Answer Session

SCADA UTILIZATION

10.00 Learning How To Integrate SCADA Systems Into Production Accounting, Monitoring, Measurement And Repair Processes To Reduce Downtime And Optimize

Well Productivity

•Reviewingprocessesforautomatingtheverificationanddeliveryofdatatoproductionaccountingtoreducethetimespentmanuallyenteringdata

•UnderstandinghowtoutilizeSCADAtoretrievemeasurementbackgrounddataandtomeetAPIandAGArequirements

•LeveragingSCADAbeyondvisualisationtoautomaticallyproduceworkloadsandreducingrepairtimestomaximizeproductionoperationsatafacility

•Examiningthepotentialofpredictiveanalyticstoassesstheprobabilityoffailurebasedonmeanstatisticssuchaslifeofawelltodevelopfurtherefficienciesforworkloads

Derek Scansen, Corporate Automation & Measurement Manager, Newfield Exploration

10.30 Question & Answer Session

10.40 Morning Refreshments In The Exhibition Showcase Area

RTUs

11.10 Understanding How To Select & Utilize RTUs To Optimize Ease Of Use, Reliability & Data Retention For Well Site Automation

•AnalyzingthelevelofprogrammingrequiredtointegrateRTUsintothefieldincludingsoftwareandfirmwaretoreduceinstallationtime:Identifyingtheplugandplaydevices

•RevealingthereliabilityofRTUcommunicationandtheamountofmanualmaintenancerequiredtodeterminetherealcostofownership

•AssessingtheabilityofRTUstoretaininformationandconfigurationsettingsintheeventofcommunicationlosstoensureteamshavetimetophysicallyretrievedata

Bevan Cox, SCADA Advisor, LINN Energy

11.40 Question & Answer Session

PLC REVIEW

11.50 Providing Operator Experiences Of Using PLCs For Well Site Automation To Determine How They Can Be Utilized To Improve The Reliability & Functionality For Production Teams

•OutliningthecapabilitiesofPLCs,includingequipmentcompatibilityandHMIconstraintstoensureproducersaredeliveringfullfunctionalitytotheirteams

•EnsuringtheaccessibilityofPLCstoin-houseandcontractedprogrammerstomakesurefuturefunctionalityupgradesandmodificationscanbeimplementedefficiently

•Reviewingcommunicationspecificationsincludingdatapacketquantitiesandformatstoimprovecommunicationbetweendevicesandtotheserver

•DeterminingtheabilityofrunningmultiplenetworksthroughasinglePLCwithaduelnetworkforSCADAandalocalonsitenetwork

Shaun Derise, Shale Automation Supervisor, BHP Billiton

12.20 Question & Answer Session

12.30 Networking Lunch In The Exhibition Showcase Area

REMOTE COMMUNICATIONS FOR WELL SITE AUTOMATION

Evaluating Different Wireless & Wired Communications Strategies & Equipment For Optimizing The Remote

Monitoring & Automation Of Wells

SCADA COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIES

1.30 Creating A Comprehensive SCADA Communications Strategy To Maximize The Reliability & Functionality Of Remote Monitoring & Automation Of Wells

•Examiningthedesignprocessforareliablecommunicationssystemandwhichfactorstobearinmindsuchasfuturewellsitegrowthandfunctionalityrequirements

•Comparingspeedsofwirelessandwiredcommunicationplatformstoensureautomationsoftwareisreceivingdatainappropriatetime

•Understandinghowthegeographyofthefieldsuchastreesandmountainsimpactthereliabilityofcommunicationsystems

•AssessingthereliabilityofcommunicationsystemsonablueskydayandhowtheyareaffectedbyweatherinWintertoensurepurchasedequipmentisrobustthroughouttheyear

Aaron McGee, Manager SCADA & Telemetry, Chaparral Energy

2.00 Question & Answer Session

WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS PANEL

2.10 Assessing The Reliability, Speed And Power Consumption Of Wireless Communication Systems Including Radio & Cellular To Identify The Most Robust Solution For Remotely Communicating With The Well Site

•Comparingwirelesscommunicationsystemssuchasradio,cellularandsatellitetoidentifywhichsolutiontorelyonforeachwellsite,consideringfactorsincluding:

•Reliabilityandsignalstrength•Speedandefficiencyoftransmission•Powerconsumptionandpowerfailurerate

•Hearinghowtointegratecommunicationsurveysintowellsitedesigntoidentifypathprofilesandavoidnoiseaffectingreliability

•Understandingterrainrestrictionsandlearningwhenitmakessensetoinstallrepeaterstodeliverwirelesscommunicationsaroundhillsorothergeographicalrestraints

Sean Graham, Field Communications Supervisor, Devon Energy

2.40 Question & Answer Session

WIRED COMMUNICATIONS

2.50 Examining The Costs And Reliability Of Wired Communications Such As Ethernet To Determine Under Which Circumstances It Could Be Cost Competitive With Wireless For Well Site Communications

•Revealinghowthecostreductionoffibreopticscouldmakewiredcommunicationscompetitivewithwirelesssystemsandonwhichwellsites

•Assessingtheroleofserialcommunicationsinlightofthedevelopmentofmoreadvancedoptionstodeterminethecost-benefitsofrelyinguponanageingtechnology

•Evaluatingthebenefitsthatwiredcommunicationscanhaveoverwirelesstodeterminewhethertherearesomewellsiteswhereitstillofferstheoptimalsolution

•Analyzingtheinstallationcostsversusreliabilitybenefitssuchasbatteryfailureassociatedwithwiredsystemstodeterminewhatneedstobeimprovedtomakethemacost-competitiveoption

3.20 Question & Answer Session

3.30 Afternoon Refreshments In The Exhibition Showcase Area

AUTOMATED FLOW CONTROL & ARTIFICIAL LIFTUnderstanding How Automated Choking, Artificial Lift And

Pressure Monitoring Can Be Leveraged To Further Optimize The Productivity Of Unconventional Wells

AUTOMATED CHOKING

4.00 Applying Automated Chokes To Control The Flow Characteristics & Increase The Longevity Of An Unconventional Well

•Comparingtheflowcurveduringwelldepletionforanautomatedchokeversusamanuallyadjustedchoketoidentifythebusinesscaseforinvestment

•Assessingthebenefitsofautomatedchokingtorapidlyrespondtomidstreamdemandandmaximizerevenue

•Hearinghowautomatedchokingcanjustifytheremovalofdownstreammotorvalvestoreduceequipmentcosts

•Examiningthepowerconsumptionrequirementsforautomatedchokescomparedtosupplyatthewellsitetoensurereliableoperations

4.30 Question & Answer Session

ARTIFICIAL LIFT AUTOMATION PANEL

4.40 Providing Operator Experiences Of Using Automation & Controls To Optimize Different Types Of Artificial Lift & Maximize Production Gains

•Providingcasestudiesonthesuccessfulautomationofartificialliftforunconventionaloil&gaswells,focusingon:

•PumpJacks:UnderstandinghowtouseSCADAsystemstooptimallyautomatepumpjacks

•GasLift:Applyingautomatedcontrolstooptimizetheproductiongainswhendoingagaslift

•PressureMonitoring:Examiningtheaccuracyandreliabilityofpressuremonitoringequipmenttogeneratedataforinformingautomatedartificiallift

Luke Brandjord, Technical Operations Supervisor, Slawson Companies

Matt Glenn, Production Engineer, Slawson Companies

5.10 Question & Answer Session

5.20 Chair’s Closing Remarks

5.30 - 6.30 Networking Drinks In The Exhibition Showcase Area

www.wellsite-automation.com (1) 800 721 3915 [email protected]

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8.30 Chair’s Opening Remarks

FLOW MEASUREMENT, MONITORING & METERINGReviewing The Reliability And Maintenance Requirements Of Different Liquid, Gas And Tank Measurement Equipment To Improve The Accuracy Of Data And Better Inform Operation

Decisions

OIL MEASUREMENT

8.40 Driving Value Through The Installation And Automation Of Oil Meters By Improving Accuracy, Reliability, Accountability And Making People More Efficient

•Overviewofthedifferenttypesofmetersandtheirusessuchasallocations,sales,andcheck,atvariouslocationsonthewellsite

•Understandingtheimpactofinaccurateoilmeasurementsuponproducerrevenuetojustifyinvestmentinequipmentandteamtrainingtoensuremeasurementdataisfullyutilized

•AutomationofdatafrommetertoSCADAtoproductionaccounting,withoutmanualintervention

•Monitoringmeasurementdataandapplyinglogictodriveactionforimprovedreliabilityandaccuracyofdatasoproducerscanhaveconfidenceindistributingroyaltiesandcollectingrevenues

Kevin McDaniel, SCADA Coordinator, Marathon Oil Company

Luke Brandjord, Technical Operations Supervisor, Slawson Companies

Matt Glenn, Production Engineer, Slawson Companies

9.10 Question & Answer Session

GAS MEASUREMENT

9.20 Examining Strategies For Moving Towards Fully Automated Gas Measurement Processes To Improve Accuracy & Save Time, Money & Manpower

•Understandingwhatstepsneedtobetakentogofrom30%to100%automationforgasmeasurement

•Quantifyingtheimprovementstoaccuracy,time-efficiencyandcost-efficiencythatcanbeyieldedthroughautomatedgasmeasurement

•Revealingthelatestequipmentcapableofmeasuringgasproductiontomeetnewstandardsforaccuracyofdataandhowthiscanbeintegratedintoanautomationprogram

•Evaluatingthefrequencyofmaintenancecalloutsrequiredtoensuregasmeasurementequipmentoperatesatthehighestaccuracy

Michael Carter, CygNet & SCADA Manager, Range Resources

9.50 Question & Answer Session

WATER MEASUREMENT

10.00 Leveraging Higher Accuracy Water Measurement Technologies To Gain Greater Insight Into Produced Water Destinations And Reduce The Costs Of Environmentally Friendly Disposal

•Comparingtheaccuracyandreliabilityofdifferentproducedwatermeasurementequipmenttoidentifythebestsolutionforeachwellsite

•Assessinghowtoutilizewatermeasurementequipmenttovisualizewhereproducedwaterisgoingandreducethecostofproperdisposal

•Understandinghowimprovedwatermeasurementequipmentcanreduceleaseoperatingcostsofawellintandemwithhighermeasurementaccuracy

10.30 Question & Answer Session

10.40 Morning Refreshments In The Exhibition Showcase Area

TANK MEASUREMENT

11.10 Applying The Latest Tank Measurement Technology To Improve Reliability, Accuracy & Cost-Effectiveness, Minimize Maintenance Requirements & Reduce The Risk Of Overflow

•Comparingthecostbenefitsofequipmentsuchastankgauges,radar,ultrasonicandpressuretransmitterstoensureproducersreceivethehighestaccuracyandreliabilityfortheirinvestment

•Understandinghowtoapplyleveltransmitterstoreducethetimeofmodifyingtankspecificationsafterinstallation

•Hearinghowequipmentsuchastankgaugescaninducesignificantmaintenancecostsandlearningwhentocontinuemaintainingversusreplacingwithalternativemeasurementequipment

•Examiningapproachestoreducingfluctuationsinthemeasuredtankleveltoreduceunnecessarymaintenanceoperationsandreduceriskofoverfill

Bevan Cox, SCADA Advisor, LINN Energy

11.40 Question & Answer Session

MULTI WELL PAD AUTOMATIONApplying Advances In Automation To Multi-Well Pads &

Simops To Minimize Equipment Requirements, Maximize Productivity & Deliver Cost- And Time-Savings

AUTOMATED MONITORING OF MULTI-WELL PAD OPERATIONS

11.50 Understanding How To Minimize The Amount Of Equipment Required For Automated Monitoring Of Wells Drilled On Multi-Well Pads

•Understandingthepotentialofusingmanifolds,singletestandsingleboltseparatorstominimizeinstallationcosts

•HearinghowtointegratedatawithSCADAandextrapolatetoensureproductionanalysisiscompleteforeachsinglewell

•Learninghowtoprovethatinterpolateddataiscorrecttoprovideconfidenceandaccuracyforroyaltydistribution

•Analyzingthelegallanguagearoundmonitoringeachwell24/7todeterminewhetherautomationcostscanbereducedatamulti-wellpad

Sean Chinburg, Energy Automation Supervisor, QEP Resources

12.20 Question & Answer Session

12.30 Networking Lunch In The Exhibition Showcase Area

AUTOMATED SAFETY SYSTEMS Optimizing Safety Shut Down Systems, Automated Leak

Detection & Cyber Security To Effectively Respond To Uncontrolled Events

AUTOMATED SAFETY STRATEGIES

1.30 Explaining Innovative Ways In Which Automation Has Been Applied To Improve The Safety Of Well Sites For Both Employees & Surrounding Communities

•Explaininghowtoapplyautomationtomanageandmitigatetheriskoffiresonthewellsite

•Determiningbestpracticealarmmanagementstrategiesforensuringunexpectedeventsarealertedandactedupon

•Prioritizingdifferenthazardouseventsthatcanoccuronthewellsiteandexplaininghowautomationcancontributetominimizingtheriskofeachone

•Understandinghowtoinstall,connectandwireautomationequipmenttoensuretheequipmentitselfdoesnotcausesafetyissues

George Robertson, Facilities Engineer, Chevron

2.00 Question & Answer Session

ALARM MANAGEMENTEstablishing A Scalable, Flexible & Cost-Effective Alarm

Management System That Ensures Automated Notifications Are Delivered In Such A Way To Optimize Both Productivity

& Safety

ALARM MANAGEMENT

2.10 Creating An Alarm Management Strategy Which Ensures That Critical Alarms Always Reach The Control Room Without Overloading It With Notifications

•Understandinghowtosetupaprocesstoconsistentlydeterminewhichalarmswarrantavisittothewellsite

•Examiningtheextenttowhichalarmnotificationsettingsshouldbestandardizedorchosenbespokeforeachwellsitetobalanceeaseofusewithnotificationcriticality

•Identifyingwhichalarmssuchastanklevelsandpressureareconsideredcriticalornon-criticaltoensureproducersarenotifiedwhennecessarywithoutbeingoverloadedwithdata

•Comparingthebenefitsandhindrancesofnotificationtechnologiessuchastexts,phonecallsandemailsandtheabilitytoacknowledgealarmstodeterminehowtoefficientlygetdatatotherelevantstaffquickly

2.40 Question & Answer Session

2.50 Afternoon Refreshments In The Exhibition Showcase Area

SAFETY SHUTDOWN SYSTEMS

3.20 Reviewing Best Practice For Installing And Accurately Operating Safety Shutdown Systems To Respond Effectively To Uncontrolled Events

•Explaininghowtoupgradewellsitefacilitiestohaveasafetyshutdownsystemthatmeetsindustryguidelines

•Understandinghowtooptimizeasafetyshutdownsystemtoensureyoucontrolthemostamountofwellspossiblewithasinglecontroller

•Outlininghowtoselectsafetyshutdownequipmentbasedonthetypesofpotentialhazardsthathavebeenidentifiedforaparticularwellsite

•Quantifyingthelevelofinvestmentrequiredtoinstalldifferenttypesofsafetyshutdownsystemstodeterminewhichonesaresuitableforwhichscaleofproject

George Robertson, Facilities Engineer, Chevron

3.50 Question & Answer Session

CYBER SECURITY

4.00 Providing Insight Into How To Mitigate The Threat Hacking Poses To Automation Systems Through Applying Encryptions, Internal Access Restrictions & Communication Changes

•Developingamorerobustunderstandingforthelevelofthreatposedbyhackingandinterruptiontothedatastreamtoidentifycausesforconcern

•Comparingthedifficultyofhackingradioversusothercommunicationmethodssuchascellularandwiredconnectionstodeterminewhethersecurityshouldimpactuponcommunicationsystemdesign

•Evaluatingtechniquesforincreasingthedifficultyofhackingsuchasencryptions,firewallsandisolatingnetworkstomitigatethreats

•Optimizingthelevelofaccesstothesystemgrantedtodifferentstaffanddepartmentswithintheorganisationtoimprovesecuritywithoutimpactingfunctionality

Nary Subramanian, Associate Professor, University Of Texas

4.30 Question & Answer Session

POWER CONSUMPTION & AUTOMATED VAPOR RECOVERY

Minimizing Power Consumption From Automation Equipment & Evaluating The Role Of Automation In Vapor Recovery To Mitigate The Environmental Impact Of Unconventional Oil &

Gas Operations

POWER CONSUMPTION

4.40 Benchmarking Strategies For Minimizing Power Consumption & Leveraging Alternative Power Options To Meet The Electricity Requirements Of Well Site Automation Equipment

•Evaluatingthecontributionthatselectinglow-powerinstrumentationcanmaketominimizingelectricityneedsforautomation

•Examiningthepowerconsumptionofautomationequipmentcomparedtobatterylongevitytodeterminerequirementsforon-sitepowergeneration

•Assessingthesuitabilityoftheusingsolargenerationtopowerwellsiteautomationequipment

•Evaluatingstrategiesforensuringthatsystemscankeeprunningduringpowerfailuresanddisruptions

5.10 Question & Answer Session

5.20 Chair’s Closing Remarks

5.30 End Of Congress

Day 2Thursday January 29, 2015

APPLYING SAFETY SHUTDOWN SYSTEMS, ALARM MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES & AUTOMATED ARTIFICIAL LIFT & FLOW CONTROL TO OPTIMIZE THE SAFETY & PRODUCTIVITY OF UNCONVENTIONAL OIL & GAS WELLS

www.wellsite-automation.com (1) 800 721 3915 [email protected]

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DECISION MAKING AUDIENCE

E&P attendees are primarily decision makers looking to learn from other

operators. Every conversation is valuable and there is no searching through

endless crowds in search of the next customer

EXCLUSIVE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

We work with dozens of operators across the US to identify the agenda topics

and vendor categories they need to hear from. We allocate stalls and speaking

time only when suppliers can offer solutions the audience is looking for, so you

know your next customer is in the room

SHARE YOUR SUCCESS

As an operator-led congress, speakers will be delivering unbiased reviews

of equipment currently installed across their well sites – good or bad. If the

feedback is good, solution providers need to be in the room to capitalise upon

the moment and make the next sell. If the feedback is poor, suppliers must be

ready to update the audience on their latest work to improve the reliability of

their devices and reassert confidence in their solutions

If you have a successful case study to share with operators, get in touch to

apply for information on speaking opportunities and stall allocations:

John Duggan

(1) 800 721 3915

[email protected]

Sponsorship Opportunities

The Well Site Automation Congress For Unconventional Oil & Gas 2015 offers a unique platform for highly relevant solution providers to showcase their latest technology advances to an audience of decision makers looking to improve the reliability, accuracy and functionality of their automation systems.

WHY IS THIS EVENT A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY? VISITOR PROFILE

www.wellsite-automation.com (1) 800 721 3915 [email protected]

SCADA Coordinator / Manager - 25%

Automation / Measurement Manager -25%

Operations Supervisor - 15%

Production Engineer - 10%

Facility Engineer - 10%

Automation / Measurement Foreman - 5%

Instrumentation & Electrical Engineer - 5%

Other - 5%

Exploration & Production Companies - 75%

Solution Providers - 20%

Consultants & Other - 5%

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The conference is being organized by American Business Conferences, a division of London Business Conferences Ltd, a limited liability company formed under English company law and registered in the UK no. 5090859.Cancellations received 30 days prior to the start of the event will be eligible for a refund less $150 administration fee, after this point no refund will be given. Cancellations must be made in writing, if you are unable to attend you may nominate a colleague to attend in your place at no additional cost.Receipt of this registration form, inclusive or exclusive of payment constitutes formal agreement to attend and acceptance of the terms and conditions stated.All outstanding fees must be paid within our standard payment period of 7 days. Any outstanding invoices will remain valid should cancellation of attendance be received outside of the aforementioned cancellation period.*If you are claiming the early booking discount this may not be used in conjunction with other discounts advertised elsewhere. All discount codes and offers must be claimed at

the time of registration.American Business Conferences reserves the right to alter or cancel the speakers or program.American Business Conferences reserve the right to refuse admission.We would like to keep you informed of other American Business Conferences products and services. This will be carried out in accordance with the Data Protection Act. Please write to the Head of Marketing, American Business Conferences at the address below if you specifically do not want to receive this information.American Business Conferences. City Center One. 800 Town & Country Blvd. Suite 300. Houston. Texas. 77024American Business Conferences will not accept liability for any individual transport delays and in such circumstances the normal cancellation restrictions apply.American Business Conferences is a Division of London Business Conferences Limited, Registered in England No. 5090859 EIN. no: 98-0514924

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