- Welcome Remarks and Keynote Address
- Knowledge Sharing ePoster Session
- Panel Session
- Technical Session
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Shappire Room, Level 350 mins
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Shappire Room, Level 310 mins
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Shappire Room, Level 360 mins
- Welcome Remarks and Keynote Address
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Shappire Room Foyer, Level 330 mins
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Shappire Room, Level 390 mins
- Panel Session
As the energy sector evolves with a focus on efficiency and sustainability, Sand Control Management is adopting smarter, more adaptable solutions. Emerging trends include real-time monitoring through intelligent systems, enhanced durability with advanced sand screens, and nanotechnology for improved sand particle binding. AI and Machine Learning are revolutionising the field by enabling predictive analytics to anticipate and mitigate risks, reducing manual intervention, lowering costs, and minimising environmental impact. By integrating engineering, materials science, and AI, the industry is setting new benchmarks for resilience and sustainability.
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Ruby Room, Level 360 mins
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Shappire Room, Level 3100 mins
- Technical Session
Session Managers: Abbas Khaksar, Baker Hughes; Pedro Saldungaray, Carbo Ceramics; Fairus Azwardy Salleh, PETRONAS; Zurita Johar, PETRONAS
Formation sand and fines production depend on reservoir rock geomechanical parameters like in-situ stresses, rock mechanical properties and pore pressure which influence the stress state around the wellbore, as well as well operations and reservoir management. During production when the stress acting on the formation exceeds its strength, the rock may fail, leading to solids production. Understanding these parameters is crucial for predicting and managing formation solids production.
This session will cover the challenges and techniques to determine geomechanic parameters and reservoir characterisation for sand prediction modelling and management. Discussions will cover role of sanding evaluation from new completions in green fields to remedial sand control decisions in mature fields, exploring complex geological settings such as deep-water environments, highly laminated formations, high fine content formations and complex stress regimes. A number of field-proven examples from the region and elsewhere will be presented to illustrate the current state of the art in geomechanics applications for sand control.
Discussion Leaders:
- Enhancing Sand Control Design with Geomechanical Approach: A Data-Driven Approach for CDP Prediction in Wells with Limited Data by Alister Albert Suggust, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn. Bhd.
- Validation of Geomechanical Sanding Evaluation, Examples from Australian Gas Fields by Reynaldi Mikhael Chrislianto, Baker Hughes
- Geomechanical Assessment of Oriented Perforation in FracPack Sand Control Technique by Amir Ghadimipour, Baker Hughes
- Integrated Characterisation and Optimisation of Growth and Propagation Dynamics of Wormhole Networks Conditioned to Sand Production in Heavy Oil/Bitumen Reservoirs by Daoyong Tony Yang, University of Regina
- On The Effect of Water Production on Sanding Propensity, Field Examples From the Region by Abbas Khaksar, Baker Hughes
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Shappire Room Foyer, Level 320 mins
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Shappire Room Foyer, Level 320 mins
- Knowledge Sharing ePoster Session
Discussion Leaders:
- A Novel Multi-Disciplinary Approach in Selection and Optimisation of Sand Control Techniques: Case Study from Egypt by Amir Ghadimipour, Baker Hughes
- Modeling Sand Production in an Ultra-Shallow Gas Reservoir under Ultra-Deepwater Conditions: A Finite Element-Based Optimisation Approach
by Xuyang Guo, China University of Petroleum, Beijing - CFD-Based Evaluation of Erosion Resistance Performance in Tubing Sand Screens by Afiq Mohd Laziz, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
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Shappire Room, Level 3100 mins
- Technical Session
Session Managers: Kesavan Govinathan, Dunefront; Muhammad Fakhrin Abdul Rasid, PETRONAS; Yap Bee Ching, PETRONAS; Bruce Robertson, Weatherford
Primary sand control such as standalone screen or compliant sand control remains a critical first line of defence in managing sand production across challenging reservoirs.
This session will focus on how the industry is evolving to tackle the new challenges which are emerging from completing in maturing fields and new discoveries with unconsolidated formations. Understanding that prevention is better than the cure we delve into the future of primary sand control, reviewing the impact of technologies such as adaptive completions, managing pressure in narrow window sand control deployments, passive and autonomous inflow control and intelligent completions to enhance completion efficiency, reliability, flexibility and durability.
While widespread adoption of real-time monitoring in primary sand control remains limited, emerging technologies are making it more feasible particularly in high-value or high-risk wells. When combined with robust engineering, pre-job design and planning, these innovations are setting a new benchmark for future sand control designs.
Join this session to explore how primary sand control is being transformed through cutting-edge engineering, digital tools, and environmental stewardship pushing the boundaries of traditional sand control and management.
Discussion Leaders:
- OHGP Multi-zone Completions Evolution, Cost Effectiveness and Sand-free Production Success in Malay Basin, Brunei by Afiq Ismail, Brunei Shell Petroleum
- Predictive Modeling of Fluid Mixing and Slurry Roping: Addressing Operational Challenges in Sand Control Treatments by Samyak Jain, DuneFront
- Field-Based Performance Assessment of Openhole Sand Control Techniques in Gas Wells by Ertiawati Mappanyompa, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn. Bhd.
- Accelerating Fluid-Particle Simulations for Stand-Alone Sand Screen Evaluation by Stephen Tyson, University Teknologi Brunei
- Screenless Fracpack for Sand Control with Self Consolidating Proppant by Pedro Saldungaray, CARBO Ceramics
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Shappire Room, Level 340 mins
- Technical Session
Session Mangers: Juhari Yang, PETRONAS; Zaidi Awang@Mohamed, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn. Bhd.; Noppanan Nopsiri, PTTEP
As the energy industry places greater emphasis on environmental responsibility and resource efficiency, sand control technologies must evolve in parallel. This session explores how conventional sand management practices can be adapted to align with the principles of sustainability and the circular economy. It will delve into innovations that extend the lifecycle of sand control systems, reduce environmental footprints, and enhance operational efficiency.
Key discussion areas include:
- Integration of sustainable materials and reusable components in sand control designs
- Retrofitting or repurposing legacy sand control systems to meet modern environmental standards
- Lifecycle analysis and performance metrics for sustainable sand management solutions
- The role of AI and Machine Learning in transforming traditional practices, including predictive maintenance, optimiSation of material use, and decision-making for eco-efficient sand control
- Case studies demonstrating measurable environmental and economic impacts from sustainable practices in sand control
Participants are encouraged to submit abstracts that showcase forward-looking strategies, practical implementations, or research that bridges conventional methods with the evolving goals of circularity, sustainability, and digital transformation in sand control.
Discussion Leaders:
- Beyond Screens and Resin: A New Paradigm in Sand Management using Zeta Potential Alternation Chemistry by Jasvinder Singh, Weatherford
- Surface and Subsurface Technologies for Sand Management Strategy in Marginal and Matured Fields by Amr Ahmed Aly Zeidan, EXPRO Overseas Limited
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Shappire Room Foyer, Level 340 mins
- Knowledge Sharing ePoster Session
Discussion Leaders:
1720 - 1740 hours
- An Innovative Numerical and Laboratory Procedure for Understanding the Role of Fines in Catastrophic Failure of Stand-alone Screens in Oil and Gas Wells Offshore Brunei Darussalam by Sheikh S Rahman and Khaliq Irsyaduddin Musa, University of New South Wales
- An Integrity Tester for Acoustic Sand Detectors by Mohd Mazlan Bin Mohd Ramli, SMS Integrity
- Integrated Acoustic Sand Monitoring and Online Sand Sampling for Sustainable Sand Control: A Step Toward Resilient Production Systems by Chandran Krishnasamy, Matco (M) Sdn. Bhd. and Baard Bratteboe, ClampOn AS
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Meeting Room 3, Level 3120 mins
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Shappire Room, Level 360 mins
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Shappire Room, Level 390 mins
- Technical Session
Session Managers: Saharul Hashim, Halliburton; Azyyati Ahmad Hamizan, PETRONAS; Ertiawati Mappanyompa, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn. Bhd.; Zulkifli M Zin, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn. Bhd.; Nicholas Moses, SLB
Innovative Remedial Sand Control: Maximising Barrel Output with Retrofit Techniques
Sand production continues to be a significant challenge in the oil and gas industry, especially as more output is derived from aging and mature fields. This issue often arises due to the failure of primary sand control measures or the onset of sand failure, which can be attributed to reservoir depletion and increased water production. Reservoir depletion reduces the formation pressure, leading to the destabilisation of sand grains within the reservoir rock. Concurrently, increased water production can exacerbate the problem by further weakening the formation and facilitating the movement of sand particles into the wellbore. To address sand production, operators typically manage it at the surface, implement downhole sand control measures, or use a combination of both strategies. Remedial solutions aim to minimise sand production while maintaining the productivity of existing wells. Furthermore, these solutions must be both cost-effective and reliable, ensuring minimal downtime and avoiding frequent retreatment or reinstallation. The selection and design of downhole sand control measures require meticulous consideration of reservoir characteristics, production conditions, and economic factors. Various downhole remedial solutions are available, including mechanical and chemical methods that can be deployed through existing well completions. Examples include through-tubing sand control, sand consolidation, and agglomeration techniques.
From this session, we can gain valuable insights into downhole remediation solutions, comprehensive overview of various techniques and strategies used to address sand production issues in the oil and gas industry covering Selection and Design Processes, Execution: Results Analysis, Sharing New Technologies and Case Histories.
Discussion Leaders:
- Analysis of Sand Consolidation for Optimacy Mature Well Performance Spidey, Melahin Field, N-Area by Antus Mahardhini, Halliburton
- Through Tubing Gravel Packing (TTGP) as a Remedial and Primary Sand Control Method; Experience from 40+ Installations in AsiaPac by Possawat Pittrapan, Thru-Tubing Systems Asia
- Erosion Resistant Through Tubing Sand Screens – Performance Insights from a Multi-Year Technological Pilot Across 48 Installations by Tham Kah Meng, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn. Bhd.
- Case Study of Filtrex Sand Control: Systematic Evaluation and Selective Application in a Multilayer Gas Well by Muhammad Hanafi Aziz, PTTEP Malaysia
- Innovative Sand Control: Successful Pilot Field Deployment of Downhole Erosion-Resistant TTSS Resulting in Re-activation of Idle Oil Producer due to High Sand Production by Tashwindran Ravichandran and Amirul Azraf, Petrofac (Malaysia-PM304) Limited
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Shappire Room Foyer, Level 315 mins
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Shappire Room Foyer, Level 360 mins
- Knowledge Sharing ePoster Session
Discussion Leaders:
1020 - 1040 hours
- Evaluation of Chemical-Based Sand Agglomeration Performance: A Laboratory Study of an Unconsolidated Sandstone Reservoir by Siti Nur Syazni, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) and Preveen Kumar Rajan, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn. Bhd.
- Innovative Perforation Strategy for Remedial Sand Control in Cemented Monobore Wells by Muhammad Nabil Bin Ghazali, PTTEP Sarawak Oil Limited
- Erosion Mapping for Process Systems by Thevaruban Ragunathan, Nuri Oilfield Services Sdn. Bhd. and Safeline Sdn. Bhd.
1040 - 1100 hours
- Monitoring the Sand Erosion of Screen at Lab Scale through SandErosion Testing (SET) by Mohd Azuwan Bin Maoinser, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
- Performance Analysis of Erosion-Resistant Through Tubing Sand Screen (ERTTSS) Application in a Sand-Prone Gas Field, Offshore East Malaysia by Preveen Kumar Rajan, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn. Bhd.
- Assessment of Sand Retention and Collapse Risk of Standalone Screens through Filtrate Diagnostics and Condition-Dependent Stress Analysis in Brunei Offshore Wells by Razqan Razak, University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney
1100 - 1120 hours
- Enhancing Sand Screen Selection Through Microscopy-Based Open Flow Area Characterisation Prior to Constant Drawdown Testing by Abdul Hazim bin Abdullah, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
- Assessing Sanding Risks and Sand Control Options in a Deep-Water Oil Field, Brazil by Abbas Khaksar, Baker Hughes
- Remedial Sand Control Enhancement Utilising Chemical Sand Agglomeration Treatment - A Case Study from Field T by Mohd Azuwan Bin Maoinser, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS
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Shappire Room, Level 3100 mins
- Technical Session
Session Managers: Hasmizah Bakar, PETRONAS; Tham Kah Meng, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn. Bhd.; Jonathan Ambrose, Cahya Mata Oiltools; Jasvinder Singh, Weatherford
The likelihood of sand production increases, as oil and gas fields mature, posing substantial challenges to sustaining operational efficiency, ensuring production uptime, and safeguarding the integrity of facilities. Recognising that effective sand monitoring is fundamental to a holistic and integrated sand management strategy, the “Sand Monitoring and Digitalisation” session will showcase the latest advancements in monitoring technologies alongside the transformative role of digitalisation in addressing these complex challenges.
This session intends to highlight the applications of sand monitoring technologies and best practices, such as surface and downhole sand detectors, erosion probes, online sand samplers and flowline thickness monitors, among others in providing real-time information for mitigating sand related challenges. Participants will gain insights into how these technologies can be seamlessly integrated into the day-to-day operations of an asset, providing precise and timely data essential for proactive decision-making. By leveraging these tools, operators can effectively minimise the risks of Loss of Primary Containment (LOPC), equipment damage, and production downtime.
Building on conventional sand monitoring approaches, this session will also showcase the impact of digitalisation—specifically AI and machine learning—to further advance the practice of sand management. These innovations employ predictive analytics to forecast sand production, identify risks, and deploy automated solutions, minimising manual intervention while enhancing precision and reliability. By improving efficiency, cutting costs, and reducing environmental footprints, AI-driven digitalisation will be critical towards improving sustainability, revolutionising how operators approach sand monitoring and management in today’s dynamic oil and gas landscape.
Discussion Leaders:
- Integrated Evaluation of Sand Production and Zonal Flow Behaviour via Time-Lapse Logging Surveys by Koyo Uema, ENEOS Xplora Malaysia Limited and Azzad Hafiz, TGT Diagnostics
- Safeguarding Critical Offshore Facilities in A Brownfield by Maximising Permanent Real Time Acoustic Sand Sensors Value by Alister Albert Suggust, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn. Bhd.
- A Digital Platform for Real-Time Sand and Erosion Monitoring Using Acoustic and Sampling Data by Thevaruban Ragunathan, Nuri Oilfield Services Sdn. Bhd. and Safeline Sdn. Bhd.
- New Developments in Downhole Sand Detection Logging for Better Informed Sand Management Strategies and Improved Well Performance by Alan Muhadjir, GOWell Oilfield Technology FZE
- Enhancing Erosion-Based Sand Management in Gas Fields through Acoustic Sand Monitoring (ASM) Digitalisation by Syarifah Suliza, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn. Bhd.
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Ruby Room, Level 375 mins
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Shappire Room, Level 390 mins
- Technical Session
Session Managers: Afiq Ismail, Brunei Shell Petroleum; Addy Yusop, FourPhase AS; Latief Riyanto, PETRONAS Group Research and Technology; Mohd Fadzli Hamidun, Reservoir Link
With increasing complexity in well conditions and a growing focus on production efficiency, surface sand handling has emerged as a key component of sustainable field development. This session will explore the latest advancements in surface sand management, including the integration of automated and autonomous systems, real-time data acquisition, and AI-driven decision-making to enhance operational performance and reduce human intervention.
Discussions will cover a range of technologies such as compact and modular separation units, remote-controlled systems and predictive maintenance enabled by machine learning. Real-world case studies will demonstrate how these innovations are minimising downtime, improving safety, and enabling operators to produce from sand-prone wells with greater confidence.
Discussion Leaders:
- From Theory to Practice: Real-World Lessons From The First Rental Bulk Desander Initial Startup by Alister Albert Suggust, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn. Bhd.
- Optimising Surface Sand Management in Onshore Drilling Operations for Enhanced Efficiency and Reduced Environmental Risk by Pratika Siamsya, PT Pertamina Hulu Energi
- Sand Deposition and Detection in Surface Facilities by Jonathan Ambrose, Cahya Mata Oiltools
- Major Sand Breakthrough to Topside Facilities in a Gas Field Offshore East Malaysia, Causes & Challenges, and Solutions to Resume Production by Syarifah Suliza Binti Wan Mat, PETRONAS Carigali Sdn. Bhd.
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Shappire Room, Level 315 mins
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Shappire Room Foyer, Level 360 mins