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Maximizing Utilization of Subsea Well Intervention Equipment

 

Tune into this live discussion with industry leaders from domestic and international operating companies about the methods they use to maximize the versatility of intervention processes and equipment to increase return on investment and decrease waste.

Speakers:

  • Jack Sanford, Senior Advisor at Talos Energy
  • Agnaldo Magnum de Souza Silva, Implementer of Drilling Rig Technologies at Petrobras.

Moderated by: Billy Pierce, Sr Account Manager at Gilmore

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How Relevant is Well Intervention in Today's O&G Landscape?


 

Tune in to understand how relevant well intervention is in today's O&G landscape. 

Speakers:

  • Manuel Chavez, Lead Well Interventions Engineer, Coiled Tubing SME at Shell
  • Luis Castro, Asset Surveillance and Intervention Leader at Baker Hughes

Moderated by: Carlos Torres, SPE North America Regional Director. Founder and Owner at Royal Oaks Energy Services

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Addressing Demand in a Burgeoning Market


 

Explore risk assessment, decision making and data, collaboration and know how,  monitoring and evaluation, regulatory demands and issues as it relates to subsea well intervention.

Speakers:

  • Matt Vick, Senior Subsea Wells Engineer at BP
  • Travis Stinson, Director, Product Marketing & Strategy, Subsea Services at TechnipFMC

Moderated byColin Johnston, Managing Director at SeaNation LLC

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Key Trends

2023 Keynote Address

Why It’s Time To Start Benchmarking Well Intervention

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Some offshore operators invest tens of millions annually in well interventions, while others spend nothing. What drives the difference remains a mystery.

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Equinor Upgrades Plugging Operations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf

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Plugging operations are scheduled to begin early 2026.

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Cost-Effective Bidirectional Barrier Technology Improves Interventionless Applications

Fig. 1—Onshore training well.

To enable a fully interventionless approach, a barrier-rated tubing-hanger valve has been developed to eliminate slickline intervention and minimize associated risks and operational time.

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Well-Completions Electrification Supports Sustainable Field Development

Fig. 1—Photographs of hydraulic installations in contrast with the expected simplification with all-electric system installations.

This paper describes an intelligent completion system in the context of multiple wells that, by electrifying the process, replaces the conventional electrohydraulic systems that have been in use for decades.

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EXCLUSIVE TRAINING COURSE NOW AVAILABLE!

Add this Training Course When you Register to Enhance Your Conference Experience

📅 Date: 19 August 2025 📍Galveston, Texas
👨‍🏫 Instructors: Brian Skeels, Ray Stawaisz, James McAllister, & Brian Saucier

Course Overview:

Enhance your skills in managing well control & barrier strategies through this interactive course, which focuses on API well intervention documents & recommended practices for wireline & coiled tubing.

Key Learning Points:

  • Barrier and Pressure Control Equipment
  • Operational Risks & Responsibilities
  • Optimization & Testing

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