Leah Davies, Imperial Oil; Shanna Nolan, Shell Canada

Session Chairs: Chase Craig, Canadian Natural Resources; Christian Rosnes, Interwell 

As the decommissioning space continues to increase in complexity and the expectation for “everlasting” solutions is upon us, we try to set the scene for you all. By attending this session, you will get insight into how industry proposes decommissioning to be done and understand more about new technology implementation challenges. 
It will also share examples of technology development and deployment through cooperation.

Presentations:

Overview of Industry Recommended Practice (IRP) 27: Wellbore Decommissioning
Leah Davies, Well Abandonment Lead - Imperial Oil;  Shanna Nolan, Soil and Groundwater Program Manager - Shell Canada

Challenges on Using and Applying New Technologies with Focus on “Development Status, Challenges, and Industry Support, or Lack Thereof
Jonathan Heseltine, Senior Research Engineer & Fred Wassmuth, Manager, In-Situ Recovery - InnoTech Alberta

A Tracer-based P&A Barrier Verification Method, Developed through a Joint Industry Project
Bernt Pedersen, CEO - Exedra

Bulk Field Trials Model: Lowering Cost and Increasing Value of Field Trials through Cooperation
Christian Rosnes, P&A Business Development Manager - Interwell

Session Chairs: Gabriela Souza, ATCO Gas; Hailee Traa, Capstone

Complex well re-entries on wells with complicated vent-flows and gas migration issues.

Presentations:

Wainwright Zombie Well
Rob Wilkes, Manager Projects - Capstone Oilfield  

Playing the Hand We're Dealt
Steve Plants, President - Plants & Goodwin

Still a Mystery: The Initiation and Cause of a Vent Flow Case History
Kirk Harris, Senior Technical Cementing Advisor - ThoroughBond LLC

Session Chair: Adam Derry, 360 Environment and Engineering; Richard Wong, Cenovus Energy

The topic of discussion relates to a deep dive for reasons why a large number of wells where gas carbon isotope interprets shallow sources, but actual remediation operations to stop surface casing vent flow (SCVF) and/or gas migration (GM) shows impact or terminates the gas at a deeper source.

Presentations:

Carbon Stable Isotope Analysis of C1 – C4 Hydrocarbons for a Source Identification of SCVF and AGM
Andrey Tsyganok, Scientific Specialist, Compositional Laboratory - Bereau Veritas

Collection and Handling of Samples for Isotopic Analysis
Ryan Doull, Manager, Emissions Services, 360 Engineering and Environmental Consulting

Panelists:

• Jaime Cesar, Technical Advisor, AGAT Laboratories
• Karlis Muehlenbachs, Professor, Faculty of Science - Earth & Atmospheric Sciences Admin, University of Alberta
• Scott Mundle, Associate Professor, University of Windsor
• Bryan Szatkowski, Principal-Senior GeoScientist, GCHEM
• Andrey Tsyganok, Scientific Specialist, Compositional Laboratory, Bureau Veritas

Moderator: Richard Wong, Staff Well Abandonment Geologist, Cenovus Energy

Session Chairs: TaraLynn Bulloch, Capstone; Steve Wierenga, That Wireline Guy

A Tech Bites event featuring mini technology presentations Dragon's Den style focused on well integrity would involve short pitches from various companies/service providers showcasing their innovative solutions for ensuring the integrity of oil and gas wells. Each presentation would highlight the unique features and benefits of the technology, its potential impact on well safety and efficiency, and any successful case studies or testimonials. Overall, the event would serve as a platform for industry professionals to learn about cutting-edge solutions for maintaining well integrity. 

Presentations:

IntegraView Sonic Multi-Barrier Cement Evaluation Tool
Steve Wierenga, President/Owner - That Wireline Guy

Innovative Remediation of Surface Casing Vent Flow in Oil and Gas Wells Using Biogenic Calcium Carbonate Crystallization 
Brett Foster, Completions Coordinator - Veren Inc.

Microbiology to Mitigate Fugitive Emissions from Oil and Gas Wells
Uliana Yildirim, CEO and Co-Founder - URSA Cleantech

Disposable Fiber Optic Solutions for P&A Operations
Graham Fleming, General Manager NA - Well-SENSE Technology

The New Standard in Well Integrity
Tim Davies, CEO - Innvervision Wellbore Technologies

Just-in-Time Targeted Acid 
Fraser Smith, Senior Technical Sales Engineer - StimStixx Technologies

Optimization of Leakage Pathway Identification Using Radial Segmented Waveforms: A Case Study
John Griffin, VP Sales - BioSqueeze & Gary Frisch

Session Chairs: Rhys Fletcher, Canadian Natural Resources; Jill Sterritt, Ovintiv

Provincial regulators to provide updates and activity summaries for their areas of operations.

Presentations:

Operational-type Update on BC Decommissioning Activity
Jordan Van Besouw, Supervisor, Drilling & Production - BC Energy Regulator

Oil/Gas Liability Management Regulation Update
Sherrice Lee, Senior Engineer, Solvency and Inactive Liability - Ministry of Energy and Resources, Government of Saskatchewan

Well Integrity & Abandonment Regulatory Updates – Risk-Informed and Data-Driven Resilience Amidst Dynamic Needs
Larry Freeman, Senior Wellbore Engineer, Well Integrity Team - Alberta Energy Regulator

Session Chairs: Shawn Forster, Cenovus Energy; Corey Quirion, Voltage Wireline

This session will explore alternative uses for existing wells.  Topics will touch on well integrity and criteria considerations when selecting wells related to CCS and CO2.  Lithium and hydrogen uses may also be considered.

Presentations:

CCS Legacy Wells - Risks and Opportunities
Bob Bryden, Director, Development & Operations - Carbon Alpha

Use of Legacy Wells for Carbon Capture and Storage
Richard Baker, President - BRE Subsurface

Integrity of Hydrogen Storage Wells- From Lab Scale to Field Scale
Hassan Dehghanpour, Professor - University of Alberta

Session Chairs: Leta Brisebois, Veren Inc.; Logan Simmonds, Paramount Resources

Better understanding the risk associated with minor seepage on inactive and decommissioned wellbores.

Presentations:

Industry-driven P&A Research & Innovation on the Norwegian Continental Shelf
Amir Taheri, Senior Researcher - Norce

Human and Ecological Health Risk Based Site Closure Endpoints for Abandoned Wells with SCVF
Tony Knafla, Founder/Senior Scientist - Equilibrium Environmental

Imperial’s Venting Pilot Research Update
Leah Davies, Well Abandonment Lead - Imperial Oil