Technical Programme
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Foyer of Merbau 1 Ballroom, Level 1250 mins
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Merbau 1 Ballroom, Level 1210 mins
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Merbau 1 Ballroom, Level 1260 mins
- Opening and Keynote
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Foyer of Merbau 1 Ballroom, Level 1230 mins
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Merbau 1 Ballroom, Level 1290 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
Speakers
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Merchants, Level 1360 mins
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Merbau 1 Ballroom, Level 12120 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
Discussion Leaders:
- A Trans PSC Synergistic Development Framework for Marginal Gas Fields in Mature Basins: Addressing Techno Economic Challenges to Monetisation by Chaitanya Behera, PETRONAS
- Application of AI-Driven Petrophysical Evaluation to Unlock Missed Hydrocarbon Opportunities in Mature Reservoirs : a case study in North Malay Basin by Muhammad Amin Nizar Bin Che Abd Razak PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd and Hazreen Harris Lee, PETRONAS
- Turning Production Data from mature field to Unlock Hidden Reservoir and geological Insights: Data assimilation by Capacitance Resistance Modelling by Murali Raghunatan, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd
- Unlocking Stranded Marginal Offshore Fields Through Cross-PSC Co-Development: A Case Study by Zaitunnazarah Saifuddin, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd and Shaun Low Ooi Kwan, PETRONAS
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Foyer of Merbau 1 Ballroom, Level 1230 mins
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Merbau 1 Ballroom, Level 1230 mins
- Poster
Discussion Leaders:
- Offshore Pilot Demonstration of Power Buoy Technology: Advancing Deepwater and Subsea Long-Tieback Field Development for Normally Unattended Hubs by Karthik Ilangovan, PETRONAS
- Revitalising Mature Niger Delta Fields through CO₂-Enhanced Oil Recovery and Geological Storage: Practical Challenges, Local Adaptations, and a Sustainable Implementation Pathway by Olowo Osaize Lazarus, Petroleum Training Institute Effurun, Delta. State
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Field-Proven Value of Ultrasonic Pulse Echo Logging: Cement-Bond and Well-Integrity in Cut and Pull and Sidetrack Decisions by Eng Chuan Lim, Baker Hughes
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Merbau 1 Ballroom, Level 12120 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
Discussion Leaders:
- Enhancing Well Delivery and Organizational Performance Through a Scalable Digital Workflow, A Data-Driven Approach to Systemic Learning by Shawn Rowe, and Adi Aiman Sarbini, Brunei Shell Petroleum
- Downhole Emulsion Viscosity Reducer Increasing Production In Mature Fields by Abigail Lian De Cruz, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn. Bhd.
- Cost-Effective Development of Mature Offshore Block Using Offset Drilling Platform: Balancing Drilling Complexity with Lifecycle Value by Mohamad Yasir Yakub, Brunei Shell Petroleum
- Reactivation of Idle Oil and Gas Field through Partnership and Company-Operated Work Programs: A Strategic Initiative by Pertamina Hulu Energi by Aen Nuril Hadi, Pertamina Hulu Energi
- Redevelopment Strategy for a Mature Multi‑Reservoir Offshore Asset by Muhammad Faiz bin Abdul Aziz, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn Bhd
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Merbau 1 Ballroom, Level 1260 mins
- Poster
Discussion Leaders:
Session 2.1
- Upstream Synergy to unlock Small Field Development Potential in Malaysia by Sri Ganesh Gopalakrishnan, EPOMS Energy Sdn. Bhd.
- Turning Challenges into Opportunity, Innovative Solution Monetizing Amidst Shut Down by Ahmad Zikri B Nor Azlan, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn. Bhd.
- Monetising a Well with Casing Hanger Leak: Risk‑Based Concept Selection of CTU Gas Lift versus Conventional Gas Lift by Sarah Nabilah Ibrahim, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn. Bhd.
Session 2.2
- Creating Value through Digital Solution: Production Enhancement and Idle Well Restoration Performance (PE/IWR) Benchmarking by Chaw Kit Teng, PETRONAS
- Field “B” COP: Partner Perspective on Cost-Effective Efficiency, Asset Integrity, and HSE by Ariff Hakimi, Aidil Yunus Ismail and Ariff Irfan Zainai, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn. Bhd.
- Cost-Effective Well Testing Through Simplified, Non-Intrusive Metering Technologies in a Mature Offshore Asset by Najib Latif, Brunei Shell Petroleum
Session 2.3
- Reviving Brownfield for Redevelopment: Fit-for-Purpose Instrumentations & Control (I&C) Integration Enabling Operational Excellence by Noor Hayatee Abdul Hamid, PETRONAS
- Modern Technologies and Integrated Asset Management Model by Abikoye Oluwatosin, Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA)
- Field‑Validated Hydrate Phase Boundaries for Malaysian Marginal Deepwater Field: A Laboratory‑Driven Approach Delivering 75% Reduction in Hydrate Inhibitor Cost by Abdullah Azizi Bin Adnan, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn. Bhd.
Session 2.4
- Reassessing High CAPEX Plan: Optimizing Gas Lift Sustainability in Mature Offshore Assets Through Low Cost Reservoir Interventions by Azmir Bakhtiar Bin Bahari, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn. Bhd.
- An Uncertainty‑Driven Well‑Pairing Strategy to Deliver Domestic Gas Supply and Full‑Field Recovery in Late‑Life Gas‑Condensate Assets by Priveetha Manogaran and Pranay Shankar, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn. Bhd.
- Integrated Full-Field and Pilot-Scale Simulation for Optimising Polymer Flooding in High-Temperature, Heterogeneous Offshore Mature Waterflood Reservoirs by Chee Sheau Chien, PETRONAS Research Sdn. Bhd.
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Venturi-Assisted Debris Cleanout Through Coiled Tubing to Enable Successful Fishing Operations: First Application in Kuwait by Ali Mohammed Kutubuddin, NAPESCO Kuwait
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Le Midi, Level 3290 mins
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Merbau 1 Ballroom, Level 12120 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
Discussion Leaders:
- A Lookback Analysis of the Long-Term Sustainability of Chemical Stimulation Jobs in an Offshore Sarawak Field by Sharifah Badriatul Afiqah Wan Madihi, Petroleum Sarawak Exploration and Production Sdn. Bhd and M Ruzaini Shahrom, PETRONAS
- From P90 Protection to Late-Life Recovery: An Integrated Single-Well Mooring and Production System for Marginal and Mature Offshore Fields by Christopher Merrick, Pivotree Pty Ltd
- Optimising Total Cost of Ownership for Marginal Fields: A Holistic Strategy Using Mechanically Lined and Connected Pipeline Systems by Mohd Haizal bin Omar, Cladtek Holdings Pte Ltd
- Leveraging Digitalisation for Offshore ESP Optimization: Real-Time Monitoring and Remote Control to Enhance Marginal Field Performance by Dicky Alviansyah, Baker Hughes
- Cost-Effective Electrical Remediation Strategies for Managing Umbilical Degradation in Mature Subsea Gas Fields by Jaeyeol Jung, POSCO INTERNATIONAL Corporation
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Foyer of Merbau 1 Ballroom, Level 1230 mins
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30 mins
- Poster
Discussion Leaders
- Annular Space Contents Matter in Saturation Interpretation Using Inelastic Pulsed-Neutron Measurements by Nilisip Bin Juin, Baker Hughes
- A Lookback Analysis to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Injection Scheme at Field B Off the Coast of Sarawak, Offshore Malaysia by Nur Afiqah, Petronas Carigali Sdn. Bhd.
- Impact of Water Injection During Production Shut-In in a Mature Compartmentalised Oil Field: A Study Based on Reservoir Simulation and Field Performance Analysis by Nurymuhammet Nazkulyyev and Ramin Bahiraie, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn. Bhd.
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Merbau 1 Ballroom, Level 12120 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
Discussion Leaders:
- Sustaining Water Alternate Gas (WAG) Performance in Mature Brownfields: Acid Stimulation Lessons and Best Practices from a Mega WAG EOR Project by Santa Kumar Teaga Rajan, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn. Bhd.
- From Uneconomic to Sustained Oil Recovery: A Real-Field Case of Gas Saturation Redistribution and Gas Cusping Management by Ting Shuo Hao, Petrofac (Malaysia-PM304) Limited
- Maximizing Recovery in a Deepwater Subsea Brownfield Gas Development through Integrated Real-Time Surveillance and Reservoir–Network Modeling by Tham Keat Fu and Mohamed Zamrud Bin Zainal, PTTEP Malaysia
- Enhancing Recovery in Mature Offshore Reservoirs Through Organic Oil Recovery: Field Results From the North Sea by Taj Uddin, Hunting Energy Services
- Catalysing a new chapter: from 5000 BOPD to 10,500 BOPD and beyond by Faizall Nazir, Dialog Asia
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Merchants, Level 1360 mins
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Merbau 1 Ballroom, Level 12120 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
Discussion Leaders:
- Field S: Dealing with Surprises to Successfully Develop a Marginal Offshore Waterflooded Oil Field in Brunei by Siti Nazurah Muhd Azmi, Brunei Shell Petroleum
- Delivering First Hydrocarbon Within 3-Years of Appraisal Drilling in a Marginal Oilfield: Case Study from Sarawak by Ankaj Kumar Sinha, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn. Bhd.
- Integrated Production System Modeling for Mature Asset Management: Lessons from Brunei Shell Petroleum by Maxim, Brunei Shell Petroleum
- Fast-Track Co-Development of Marginal Fields through Synergies, Standardisation, and Cross-PSC Collaboration by Tan Siew Yan and Shehzada Shariff, Sarawak Shell Berhad
- Optimising ESP Performance in Power-Constrained Offshore Fields: Permanent Magnet Motor and Digital Solutions for Mature Asset Redevelopment by Dicky Alviansyah and Arief Bakhtiyar, Baker Hughes
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Foyer of Merbau 1 Ballroom, Level 1230 mins
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30 mins
Discussion Leaders:
- X Field Integrated CO₂ Tracer and Gas Lift Optimisation Campaigns; a Mature Field Story by Norintan Farina binti Mohamad Nordin, Vestigo Petroleum Sdn. Bhd.
- Field-Level Diagnostics and Asset Modelling to Resolve Allocation Discrepancies and Extend Gas Hub Production Life by Nurul Ain Dasuki, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn. Bhd. and Noridah Binti Selamat, Sarawak Gas Asset
- "Is it really the time to cease production?" – A case study using uncertainty analysis for a robust business decision by Prashanth Nair Kumaran and Murali Raghunatan, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn. Bhd.
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Merbau 1 Ballroom, Level 1230 mins
