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50 mins
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10 mins
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60 mins
- Opening and Keynote
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30 mins
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90 mins
- Panel Session
This panel session will examine practical investment opportunities in project management, planning, and specialist services that support marginal field development. Discussions will cover advanced reservoir characterisation, well placement optimisation, and cost-effective construction strategies that reduce expenditure and accelerate project delivery. Emphasis will be placed on collaboration and integrated digital technologies as key enablers to improve recovery and operational efficiency while minimising environmental impact. Drawing on real-world project examples, panellists will share insights on successful partnerships and innovative approaches that strengthen the commercial viability of marginal fields in the region.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Project management and planning techniques suited for marginal fields
- Digital and integrated solutions for efficient development workflows
- Collaborative business models driving shared value and innovation
- Cost reduction strategies in well drilling, surface facilities, and infrastructure tie-backs
- Technical examples demonstrating improved recovery and sustainability
- Balancing mature and late-life assets with storage opportunities
- Market analysis and opportunities
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60 mins
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120 mins
- Technical Session
Session Managers: Yovaraj Karunakaran, Archer Well Company; Imran Hakim, Delum Berhad; Azzad Hafiz, TGT Diagnostics; Nurdiyana Nordin, Brunei Shell Petroleum
As new large discoveries decline, innovative solutions are increasingly essential to unlock remaining potential, rejuvenate idle wells, and extend field life economically.
This session will showcase recent technological and collaborative innovations that are transforming the development of marginal and mature fields.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Advanced reservoir characterisation and modelling to support redevelopment planning
- Fit-for-purpose production systems, facility upgrades, and modular tiebacks
- Technology-driven de-risking approaches (AI, digital twins, predictive analytics)
- Behind-casing evaluation and novel re-entry or re-activation strategies
- Integrated service models and collaborative frameworks that enable successful outcomes
- Idle wells restoration and brownfield revitalisation
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30 mins
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120 mins
- Technical Session
Session Managers: Rosmawati Abdul Rahman, Ad Terra; Siti Shafikah Md Daud, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn.Bhd.; Dong Guo Leong, PTTEP Sarawak Oil Limited
This session will explore strategies in marginal and mature field operations to improve hydrocarbon recovery, extend asset life, reduce emissions, and enhance energy efficiency, highlighting how innovation and digital transformation can drive sustainable operations and long-term value creation.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Implementation of improved and enhanced recovery methods to maximise production
- Development of fit-for-purpose facilities
- Approaches to maintaining competitive unit costs in mature operations
- Integration of renewable energy and low-carbon initiatives in field development
- Leveraging digital technologies for data-driven optimisation and automation
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60 mins
This collaborative breakout session will bring together industry professionals to explore the challenges and opportunities in marginal field development. Participants will engage in interactive discussions to identify key pain points, share practical solutions, and examine emerging trends and technologies shaping the sector. The session aims to generate actionable insights and facilitate peer-to-peer learning, while spotlighting notable lessons learnt and best practices that are often overlooked.
Discussion Focus:
- Factors driving success in marginal field projects — from field strategies to operational practices
- Current pain points and practical approaches to address them
- Emerging opportunities vs. full-paper requirements
- New technologies influencing marginal field development
- Notable new developments, lessons learnt, and best practices that are often overlooked
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90 mins
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120 mins
- Technical Session
Session Managers: Chaw Kit Teng, PETRONAS; Faizal Ghazali, PETRONAS; Mohd Fahmi Mustapah, Petra Energy Development Sdn. Bhd.
As operators face declining production, ageing infrastructure, and rising operational costs, implementing cost-effective strategies to maximise recovery from marginal and mature fields is critical. This session will explore innovative and practical solutions that boost recovery and ensure sustainable, long-term energy security.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Cost-effective methods to extend field life and optimise late-life production
- Leveraging digitalisation and data-driven insights to improve field performance
- Repurposing existing facilities and infrastructure for extended operations
- Deploying of fit-for-purpose technologies to enhance recovery and efficiency
- Regulatory, financial, and collaboration models enabling practical developments in a competitive energy landscape
- Case studies and benchmarks showcasing successful, cost-effective revitalisation of marginal and mature field
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30 mins
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120 mins
- Technical Session
Session Managers: Faizall B Nazir, Dialog; Nor Baizurah Tajuddin, PETRONAS; Mohd Afzan Mohammad, PETRONAS
This session will showcase reservoir management strategies and improved oil recovery (IOR), highlighting how innovative approaches and best practices can maximise recovery, extend field life, and support economic production, while enabling operators to balance technical, operational, and financial priorities across the asset lifecycle.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Surveillance best practices and data-driven decision-making to optimise reservoir performance
- Implementation of IOR methods (e.g., waterflood optimisation, gas injection, chemical EOR, microbial EOR) in mature and marginal fields, including cost-effective approaches and collaborative models
- Integration of digital tools, reservoir modelling, and real-time monitoring to enhance management
- Strategies for sustaining production in low-STOIIP, high-water-cut, and near-depletion reservoirs
- Case studies, global benchmarks, and lessons learnt that demonstrate successful recovery improvements and IOR applications
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60 mins
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120 mins
- Technical Session
Session Managers: Shahril Niza Abdul Aziz, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn.Bhd.; Ariff Irfan Zainai, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn.Bhd.; Ahmad Hisyam Faisal, PETRONAS; Coure Immacolata, PT Pertamina Hulu Sanga
This session will highlight case studies on the redevelopment and optimisation of marginal and mature fields across the region. It will examine how integrated reservoir management, improved oil recovery (IOR) applications, and targeted infill drilling campaigns have been applied to maximise recovery and sustain production in declining reservoirs.
Topics to be discussed include:
- Fit-for-purpose facility designs for modular, phased, and cost-effective developments
- Integration of subsurface and surface strategies to enhance field performance
- Lessons learnt from IOR and infill drilling programmes, including both successes and challenges
- Evaluation of commercial frameworks such as late life asset (LLA) and small field agreement (SFA) models
- Strategies to align technical, operational, and economic priorities for long-term value creation
- Case studies demonstrating successful redevelopment and optimisation of marginal and mature fields
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30 mins
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30 mins