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SPE/WIA Workshop: Risk and Resilience – Meeting the Dynamic Needs of Well Integrity and Decommissioning
27–29 May 2024 | Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre | Canmore, Canada

SPE LogoWIA SOCIETY

SPE/WIA Workshop: Risk and Resilience – Meeting the Dynamic Needs of Well Integrity and Decommissioning
27–29 May 2024 | Coast Canmore Hotel & Conference Centre | Canmore, Canada

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1630
  1. 10 mins
1640
  1. 80 mins

    Session Chairs: Albert Lee, Closure Liability Management; Jay Williams, ShearFRAC

    Keynote Speaker:

    Beyond Economic Reconciliation - Indigenous Roles in Closure
    Mark Taylor - Principal, Taylor Energy AdvisorsEngaging First Nations and First Nations contractors in the workflow of site assessment, well abandonment and site reclamation brings with it benefits to the communities beyond simply tallying jobs.  These benefits include the talent pool of workers that Indigenous communities hold,  access to Traditional Knowledge that augments the regulators' guidelines, enabling careers for First Nations workers, and providing a path to where Economic Reconcili-Action can occur.

    Panel Discussion:
    The panel discussions will revolve around aligning closure activities with Indigenous values, exploring topics such as the meaning of healing the land, opportunities for improvement, integrating Indigenous perspectives on land use, and key messages for industry professionals engaged in closure work.

    Gerald Crick, Client Engagement Specialist - Solstice Environmental Management 
    Melanie Daniels, President - Chickadee Indigenous Relations
    Melissa Mbarki, Policy Advisor - Government of Alberta
    Mark Taylor, Principal - Taylor Energy Advisors

    Moderator: Jay Williams, VP Commercial Operations - ShearFRAC

1800
  1. 90 mins
0720
  1. 60 mins
0820
  1. 10 mins

    Leah Davies, Imperial Oil; Shanna Nolan, Shell Canada

0830
  1. 90 mins
    • Technical Session

    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

1000
  1. 30 mins
1030
  1. 90 mins
    • Technical Session

    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

1200
  1. 60 mins
1300
  1. 120 mins
    • Panel

    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

     

1500
  1. 30 mins
1530
  1. 90 mins
    • Technical Session

    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

1700
  1. 90 mins
0730
  1. 60 mins
0830
  1. 90 mins
    • Technical Session

    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

1000
  1. 30 mins
1030
  1. 90 mins
    • Technical Session

    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

1200
  1. 60 mins
1300
  1. 90 mins
    • Technical Session

    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

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