In this panel, we will explore the dynamic and evolving landscape of well integrity, its need to be revolutionised as we move towards a longer well life.

Our discussions will spotlight the important role of well integrity and the requirements to sustain and maintain well integrity in an era where wells usage is rapidly changing. Different forces are at play in a CCUS and geothermal environment, leading to the requirement to look at well integrity with new eyes to drive sustainability and decarbonisation forward. We delve into the critical importance of investigating the unknowns and examine how circular economy principles are reshaping well integrity practices, including regulatory frameworks requirements, technical innovation, risk reduction, uncertainty management to ensure long sustainable well-life.

Furthermore, we'll showcase the transformative potential of IR 4.0 technologies, including Big Data and AI, in enhancing well integrity assurance from experts at the forefront of sustainability, driving innovation in well integrity for a more efficient future.

This session explores the cutting-edge developments in CCS technologies and their pivotal role in ensuring the long-term integrity of wellbore systems. Carbon capture and storage have emerged as a critical strategy in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and combating climate change. In this session, experts from the petroleum industry will discuss innovative approaches to capture and sequester CO2 emissions from energy production processes, reducing their environmental footprint. The session will emphasise the significance of well integrity in CCS projects, addressing challenges related to wellbore sealing, monitoring, and risk assessment. Key topics include the latest advancements in wellbore materials and design, equipment and cementing practices and monitoring techniques. Attendees will gain insights into best practices and lessons learned from successful CCS initiatives and gain a deeper understanding of the pivotal role that well integrity plays in ensuring the safe and efficient deployment of CCS technologies.

Join us for this technical session to explore how CCS and well integrity assurance is shaping the future of sustainable energy production while minimising environmental impact.                                                                       

Keynote Speaker	10:30	Development of a Risk-Based and Proportionate Measurement, Monitoring, and Verification (MMV) Plan Talal Alabbassi, Geoscience Advisor, Halliburton
Keynote Speaker	11:00	A selection of key well integrity aspects for wells of the Porthos CO2 Storage Project Mike Gunningham, Mike Gunningham Consultancy
Primary	11:30	Material and Equipment Testing Methodology in Simulated CO2 Storage and Transportation Environments Using Test Flow Loop Facility Lia Khasanova, Welltec

Geothermal energy has become an integral component of the energy mix, gaining prominence in recent years as a sustainable source of energy.

This session focuses on the critical aspect of well integrity within geothermal energy wells and Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS), ensuring the integrity of these wells is paramount for both safety and efficiency.

Factors such as extreme temperatures, corrosive fluids, and complex subsurface conditions pose unique challenges that necessitate robust engineering solutions. Through a comprehensive review of well construction techniques, materials selection, monitoring systems, fluids design, and maintenance strategies, this session provides insights into the best practices for achieving and maintaining well integrity in geothermal energy wells.

Primary	13:00	Keynote Speaker Abdulla A. Al-Jabr, Saudi Aramco
Primary	13:20	Enhancing Geothermal Wells Integrity: Key Considerations and Challenges from Drilling to Production Mahmoud Magdy AlGaiar, Baker Hughes (Co- Presented by Jonathan S Afolabi, Baker Hughes)
Primary	13:40	Analysis of Varying Micro-annulus Size on Cement Evaluation Abdulaziz Salih Bazaid, Saudi Aramco
Primary	14:00	A Case Study from KSA for Drilling of A Geothermal Research Well as A way to Optimize Well Design Raid BuKhamseen, Taqa

 

Ensuring the lifecycle integrity of wells is of utmost importance for the safety, environmental responsibility, and economic viability of diverse energy and resource extraction projects. As we navigate the transition towards a more sustainable future, the significance of well integrity cannot be emphasised enough. Industry stakeholders are actively embracing digitalisation, standards, and best practices to ensure well integrity throughout the lifecycle, with the overarching goal of enhancing sustainability while maintaining compliance.

The session is dedicated to exploring and fostering innovative technologies that advance well integrity across three critical domains:

• Monitoring, Control, and Management
• Surveillance
• Barrier Verification

Key discussion points include:

• Utilising Industry 4.0 technologies to enhance remote and autonomous control systems, sensors, valves, and other relevant components.
• Harnessing the power of machine learning and artificial intelligence for comprehensive well integrity analysis, timely alerts, and intuitive data visualisation.
• Implementing systems that minimise the need for intervention or enable rigless deployment, reducing operational disruptions.
• Exploring technologies capable of diagnosing complex tubular integrity challenges, providing operators with actionable assessments that facilitate decision-making.
• Innovations in smart barrier systems designed to minimise interventions, activate remote tools, and offer real-time verification of barrier integrity.

Primary	15:00	Next-Generation Monitoring: 15K psi Rated Permanent Downhole Monitoring System (PDHMS) with Distributed Fibre Optic Sensing (DFOS) Technology for Well Integrity and Operational Optimisation Ans, Muhammad A., Suresh Jacobs, Saif Kazi, Saudi Aramco
Primary	15:20	Pioneering Digital Cementing Solutions and Workflow Integration in KSA Manuel Ignacio Yanes Angarita, SLB (Presented by Faizan Ahmed Siddiqi, SLB)
Primary	15:40	A Case Study on the Importance of Well Surveillance When Evaluating Alternative Barrier Technologies Paul Lynch, Well-Sense Technology Limited (Presented by Annabel Green, Well-Sense Technology Limited)
Primary	16:00	Unraveling Concentric Casing Failures: Insights from Two Decades of Investigative Endeavours Peter I. Egbe, Saudi Aramco (Presented by Muhammad K. Azim, Taqa and Thamer Muzairie)
Alternate		Sectorial Scanning Electromagnetic Logging Opens up New Frontiers in Downhole Corrosion Identification Ahmed Abdulghani, Saudi Aramco