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• GPS is home to one of the world’s biggest and most important energy events with over 250 sessions and 150+ speakersin 2017.

• As a distinguished speaker at GPS, the opportunity to network extends beyond the conference program, with 1,000+exhibiting companies on the show floor with whom you can interact.

• Extend your influence as part of an exceptional Technical Program.• Present your technical knowledge and experience globally to industry colleagues.• Raise your company’s technical profile at a prestigious industry event.

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TECHNICAL CATEGORIES FOR 2018 PROPOSALS

• E&P Geoscience• Unconventional Resources• Field Development• Drilling and Completion Technology• Project Engineering and Management• Operational Excellence• HSE• Gas Technology• People and Talent• Offshore and Marine• IOR/EOR• Production Facilities Technologies• Petroleum Advanced Analytics• Carbon Management• Alternative Energy• Security

Host to 1,500+ conference delegates, the 2018 GPS Business and Technical Conference will attract over 150 expert speakers in their field. This premier conference will provide a platform for all industry players to share new technologies, develop strat-egies, and introduce new energy sources not yet discovered.

With the 2018 call for abstracts now open, technical professionals have the opportunity to submit proposals before February 28, to be considered for the 2018 GPS Conference. Global Petroleum Show is testament to the rising demand for knowledge exchange in our ever-changing energy world.

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TECHNICAL CATEGORIES FOR PROPOSALS

E&P GEOSCIENCE:

UNCONVENTIONAL:

1. Advances in Regional Geology (Sedimentology, Sequence and Bio-Stratigraphy, Basin and Structural Modelling, etc.)2. New Exploration Plays (Subtle Traps, Deep Plays, Field Satellite Extensions)3. Rock Physics and Geomechanics for Conventional Reservoirs4. Seismic Inversion in Reservoir Modelling5. Advances in Seismic Processing and Acquisition, including Minimization of Environmental Impacts and Enhancement of Vertical Resolution to Image

Thin Reservoir Zones6. Challenges and Solutions in Exploration and Reservoir Characterization7. Advances in Formation Evaluation and Petrophysics8. Advances in Reservoir Characterization (SCAL, RRT, Core Integration, PNM, Digital Rock Physics)9. Faults and Fracture Characterization, Fault Seal Analysis/DFN Modelling10. Advancement in Real-Time Formation Evaluation Case Studies (Geosteering, Well Placement, Logging Tool Selection)11. Making Better Decisions: Role of Geoscience in Uncertainty Assessment and Risk Management12. Tight Reservoirs, Fracture Characterization and Modelling13. SCAL/DRP and Fluid Rock Interaction14. Integration of Magnetic Resonance (CMR/NMR) Logs, MICP, SCAL, CCA Data in Defining Carbonate Petrophysical Rock Typing15. New Approaches in Characterization and Modelling of Complex Reservoirs16. Geostatistics and Static Modelling17. Basin Analysis and Modelling; Source to Migration to Trapment18. Data-Driven Analytics; Applications in G&G19. Examples of New Technology Application in Exploration, Case Studies20. R&D: Geoscience Technology Development and Deployment21. Advances in Dynamic Formation Evaluation22. 4D Seismic in Carbonate Reservoir–Challenges and Opportunities23. Open Hole and Cased Hole Logging24. Petrophysics of Naturally-Fractured Reservoirs25. Dynamic Formation Evaluation26. Emerging Logging Technologies and Interpretation Methods

UNCONVENTIONAL RESOURCES:27. Alternative Fluids for Hydraulic Fracturing28. Fracking Techniques, Plug and Perf and Compartmentalization

UNCONVENTIONAL GAS:29. An Opportunity for North America?30. Unconventional Gas Exploration and Appraisal in North America31. Unconventional Resource Assessment: Methods to Estimate Gas Volumes in Place and Ultimate Recovery32. Geomechanics, Horizontal Drilling and Hydraulic Fracturing in Shale Gas Plays

UNCONVENTIONAL OIL:33. Unconventional Oil Exploration and Appraisal in North America34. Advances in Understanding of Shale Gas Transport, Recovery Enhancement, and Simulation Modelling35. Geological and Geophysical Characterization36. Petrophysical Characterization37. Geotechnics38. Reservoir Modelling39. Horizontal Well Placement40. Fracturing Performance41. Technical and Operational Challenges of Tight Gas and Oil and Shale Gas and Oil


FIELD DEVELOPMENT:42. Challenges of Field Development Plan for Reservoirs under Depletion Mode43. Improve the Condensate Recovery for Rich Gas Reservoirs or Retrograde Gas Reservoirs44. Challenging Developments: Oil Rims, Marginal Fields, Complex Reservoirs, Paleo Oil45. Development Plan Optimization of the Reserves and Project Economics46. Integrated Asset Modelling for Oil and Gas Reservoirs: Coupling Surface Facilities with Simulation Models47. Challenges of Gas Injection and Production/Process Optimization48. New Technologies and Research and Development49. Nitrogen, CO2 Injection for Reservoir Pressure Maintenance and Enhanced Oil Recovery50. Maximizing Value from Mature Fields Revitalization, Redevelopment, and End of Field Life Planning51. Advances in Water Flooding Management (Capturing Learnings from Mature Reservoirs)52. Achieving Exceptional Recovery–Case Studies53. Getting the Most from Reservoir Surveillance, Well Testing, Production Measurement54. Maximizing Production–Downtime Management and Well Utilization55. Reservoir Modelling, Simulation, and History Matching56. Fluid Characterization, SCAL, and Fluid-Rock Interaction57. Advances in Chemical Flooding, Smart Water Injection58. History Matching–Best Practice59. Complex Well Modelling60. Field Development–Uncertainty Analysis61. New Generation Simulators62. Workflow for Mature Oil Fields63. Well Testing and Production Logging (Fractured Reservoirs with Horizontal Wells)64. Extending the Economic Life of Mature Fields65. Unconventional Gas and Oil Exploration and Appraisal; Achieving the Objectives with Cost Effective Programs66. Innovative Development Solution for Marginal Fields and Reservoirs67. Data-Driven Analytics; Applications in Reservoir Engineering68. Data-Driven Analytics; Applications in Reservoir Modeling and Reservoir Management69. PVT-Fluid Properties/Sampling70. Downhole Sensing, Flow Monitoring and Control71. Advances in Matrix Acidizing of Carbonate Reservoirs72. Crude Price Analysis and Reserves Classification73. Improving Field Performance through Effective Reservoir Surveillance74. Artificial Lift Technology and Applications75. Matured Field Re-Development and Challenges76. Advances in Rigless Well Intervention77. Marginal Field Developments and Optimizations78. Advanced Field Development: Sustainability and Challenges79. CCS and Opportunities for EOR80. EOR (Low Salinity Modelling)81. EOR Project Screening and Planning of Pilot EOR Projects82. EOR Mechanisms83. Low Salinity and Nano Particles, Impact on Displacement Efficiency84. CO2 Injection85. Nitrogen, CO2 Injection for Reservoir Pressure Maintenance and Enhanced Oil Recovery


DRILLING AND COMPLETION TECHNOLOGY:

PROJECT ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT:

86. Well Intervention Advances: Innovation in W/L, Coil, Rig, Rigless, Snubbing87. Best Practices in Well Delivery; From Concept to Production88. New Protocols and Technology in Well Control89. Step Change in Drilling Efficiency90. Extended Reach Technology and Beyond MRC91. Real Value of Real-Time Drilling Operations92. Advances in Drilling Bit Technology and Deployment93. Drilling Beyond the Limit94. Rig and Equipment Integrity Management-Best Practices95. Managing Wellbore Stability in Challenging Environments (Reactive Shale, Salt, High Pressure, Low Pressure)96. Advances in Deep Water Drilling Technology97. Advances in Drilling Fluid and Cementing Technology98. Managed Pressure Drilling Advantages vs Under Balance Drilling Application for Sour Fields99. Advances in Multistage Fracturing and Stimulation100. Intelligent Completions: Design, Implementation and Performance101. Well Testing Challenges (Heavy Oil, High Pressure, Sour Gas)102. Latest in Well Integrity Management103. Drilling Waste Management and Zero Discharge Drilling Technology104. Advancements in Rig Equipment Designs105. Artificial Lift/Completion and Management Systems106. Revitalize Well Design Concept to Maximize Performance in Alignment with Drilling Technologies107. Drilling Engineering in Real-Time to Maximize Drilling Performance108. Advanced Drilling Techniques to Develop Gas Resources109. Sand Control and ICD Completion110. Swellbore Integrity and Zonal Isolation111. Cost Optimization “Doing More with Less” Decommissioning and Well Abandonment

112. Challenges Related to Production of Sour Gas from HP/HT Reservoirs113. Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Management: Strategies for Successful Project Execution114. Engineering Design for Optimum Energy Conservation (Efficient Energy Use and Reduced Reliance on Conventional Sources)115. Challenges of Gas and Oil Mega-Projects: Resource, People, Management, Delivery and Cost Perspectives116. Mitigating Challenges during Commissioning and Start-Up of Gas and Oil Projects117. Realizing Strategic/Economic Benefits of Standardization118. Brownfield Project Challenges, Interfaces, Risks, and Mitigations119. Using the Latest Technology to Improve Facility Performance during Life Cycle120. Realizing Opportunities of Smart Field Technology/Automation121. Flow Assurance: Engineering and Project



OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE:

HSE:

122. Producing from HP/HT Tight Gas: Challenges and Lessons Learnt123. Managing Process Safety throughout the Asset Life Cycle124. Integrating Sustainability into Management Practices125. Managing Process Safety through Effective Integrity Management126. Best Practices in Integrity Management of Safety Critical Systems127. Integrity Inspection: Latest Development, Effective Measurement and Reporting128. Managing Challenges with Asset Life Extension: New Risks, Changing Standards, and Codes129. Integrity Opportunities and Challenges in a Digital World130. Intelligent Diagnostics, to Predict Events and Take Action before they Occur131. Advances in Metering/Well Testing Technologies132. Innovative Solutions to Overcome Production Constraints (Oil, Gas, and Produced Water Handling)133. Realizing a Step-Change in Operating Costs134. Best Practices in Pipeline Management: Design, Inspection, Remnant Life Assessment, and Repair/Replacement135. Management of Change: People, Operations, Equipment136. Managing Aging Facilities137. Collaborative Working to Reach Smarter, Faster Decisions138. Automation of Routine Workflows, with Exception Based Reporting139. Benefits and Challenges of Automation140. Advances in Maintenance Strategies141. Best Practices in Equipment Strategy (Rotating/Static Equipment)142. Achieving “Best in Class” Maintenance Performance143. E&P Data Excellence144. Energy Optimizing through Advanced Process Controls145. Water Management146. Flow Assurance: Engineering and Project147. Topsides: New Technologies Driving Cost Down148. Advances in Reliability and Failure Analysis149. Advances in Managing Well Integrity in Low Cost Era

150. Minimizing Environmental Footprint151. New Approaches for Environmental Impact Assessment and Management152. Human Factors in HSE Performance153. Promoting Safety Culture: Change in Mindset154. Effective Concepts for Occupational Health Management155. Managing the Asset Integrity Risks Associated with CO2, H2S and High BWS (Wells and Facilities)156. Integrating Asset Integrity and HSE Management157. Accident Prevention and “Lessons Learned” in Safety (Onshore & Offshore)158. Best Practices in Gas Flaring and Emission Reduction159. Major Accidents Prevention and Lessons Learnt160. Innovation in Environmental Protection


PEOPLE AND TALENT:

OFFSHORE AND MARINE:

IOR/EOR:

GAS TECHNOLOGY:

170. Building the Next Generation of Petro Technical Professionals171. Leadership Development and Succession Management172. The Value of Diversity as a Workforce Strategy173. Managing Change through Effective Knowledge Management174. Developing Capability for a Continuous Improvement Culture175. Competency and Professionalism in a Changing Industry176. Cost Effective Training and Development177. Maximizing Values of ISH Collaboration with the National Companies178. Effective Nationalization Strategies179. Developing an Agile Workforce180. Effective Knowledge Management Strategies181. Talent Acquisition Strategies182. Instilling Work Ethics in the Workplace183. Workforce Engagement Strategies

184. Drilling and Completion Challenges185. Subsea and Topside Facilities186. Flow Assurance and Operations187. Field Development188. Emerging and Advanced Technologies189. Offshore Vessels and Platforms190. Materials Performance191. Advance in EOR for Offshore Environment192. Integrated Asset Optimization for Offshore Fields193. Infrastructure, Logistics and Supply Chain

194. Chemical Flooding195. Fast Tracking EOR Implementation196. Field Implementation, Surface Facilities and HSE Challenges197. Gas Pressure Maintenance198. Gas Injection/CO2 Flooding199. Microbial EOR200. Miscible Methods

161. Recent Developments in Gas Processing162. LPG, Chemical Gas, CNG & LNG Production Challenges163. Carbon Capture and Storage Technology–Can CO2 be Overcome Positively?164. Advances in Gas Sweetening and Dehydration165. Efficient Utilization of Energy in Gas Processing166. Improvements and Advances in Sour Gas Processing167. Improving Compressors/Drivers Availability168. Advances in Centrifugal Gas Compressors169. Metering and Instrumentation (Flow Measurement, Gas Quality Measurement, Technologies)



PRODUCTION FACILITIES TECHNOLOGIES:

PETROLEUM ADVANCED ANALYTICS:

CARBON MANAGEMENT:

201. Surface and Subsurface Facilities and Pipelines202. Surface and Subsurface Integration and Optimization203. Multiphase Pumping and Metering204. Corrosion and Erosion205. Advances in Facilities Separation Technologies206. De-Bottlenecking Facilities207. Abandonment/Decommissioning

208. Data Acquisition, Control, and Monitoring Systems209. Digital Field210. Data Management and Security211. Automation and Expert Systems212. Big Data Applications213. Artificial Intelligence Applications214. Robotic Data Analysis215. Cross-Discipline Leveraging of Data Mining, Modelling, and Data Analytics216. Data Availability, Integrity, and Access217. Visualization Technology218. Knowledge Capture and Management219. Hardware and Software Choices and Support for Various Needs

220. Carbon Capture (Transformational and 2nd Generation)221. Storage/EOR222. Monitoring and Characterization Protocols and Technologies223. Carbon Utilization224. Demonstrations/Pilot Scale Projects225. Industry and Energy Sector CCUS Projects226. Environmental Investigations227. Economic Analysis and Modeling228. Laboratory Investigations229. Risk Assessment230. Sustainability Options to Climate Change231. Energy-Water Nexus232. Business/Financial Approaches233. Policy/Legislation/Permitting Approaches234. Country/Regional Climate Change


ALTERNATIVE ENERGY:

SECURITY:

235. Bioenergy236. Demand Side Management/Monitoring Systems/Smart Metres237. Disruptive Technologies238. Energy Efficiency239. Energy Storage240. Energy Systems Integration241. Farming: Renewables/Energy Efficiency for Farms and Estates242. Finance and Funding243. Grid and Smart Grid244. Heating245. Hydrogen and Fuel Cells, Including Usage246. Hydropower247. Marine Renewable Energy248. Offshore Wind249. Onshore Wind250. Solar (PV and Thermal)

251. Security Risk Management252. Data and Network Protection253. Secure Communications Systems254. Tracking Solutions255. Air & Ground Surveillance256. Over & Underwater Surveillance257. Identification & Access Control258. Intrusion Detection259. Security Operations Centres260. Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)261. Fleet Management262. Payment Terminals


SUBMISSION DEADLINE 28 FEBRUARY 2018

Technical and poster presentations for the conference will be selected from proposals submitted to the conference program committee. Early submission is particularly important to ensure that the committee members have ample time to review the paper proposals. Late proposals will not be accepted.

The deadline is 28 February 2018.

Abstract ContentA proper review of your abstract requires that it contains adequate information on which to make a judgment.

Written in English and containing 450 words, proposals should include the following:

• Objectives/Scope: Please list the objectives and/or scope ofthe proposed paper. (25–75 words)

• Methods, Procedures, Process: Briefly explain your overallapproach, including your methods, procedures and process.(75–100 words)

• Results, Observations, Conclusions: Please describe theresults, observations and conclusions of the proposed paper.(100–200 words)

• Novel/Additive Information: Please explain how this paperwill present novel (new) or additive information to the existingbody of literature that can be of benefit to and/or add to thestate of knowledge in the petroleum industry. (25–75 words)

Technical CategoriesUse the topics to indicate the topic that best describes your abstract proposal. A primary choice is required. Proposals are evaluated on the basis of the information supplied on the proposal form in accordance with the following criteria:

• The proposed abstract must contribute to petroleumtechnology or be of immediate interest to the oil and energyindustry, and should contain significant new knowledge orexperience in the oil and gas industry.

• Data in the abstract proposal must be technically correct.

• The proposed abstract may present information aboutequipment and tools to be used in exploration and production.Such proposals must show the definite applications andlimitations of such equipment and should avoid unduecommercialism and extensive use of trade names.

Prior to proposal submission, management clearance must be obtained. Any issues concerning clearance should be outlined when the abstract proposal is submitted.

CommercialismEnter a title that is concise (5-7 words), yet descriptive of the primary content and application of the proposed paper. GPS has a stated policy against use of commercial trade names, company names, or language that is commercial in tone in the paper title, text or slides. Use of such terms will result in careful scrutiny by the Technical Committee in evaluating proposals and the presence of commercialism in the abstract may result in it being withdrawn from the conference program.

Guidelines for Accepted Proposals• Your proposal could be accepted for presentation in a

technical or eposter session.

• Authors whose abstracts are accepted will be required toprovide their presentation and/or a technical paper forthe conference proceedings. GPS operates a “no material,no podium” policy whereby if the material associated withthe presentation is not received by the due date, it will bewithdrawn from the program and not allowed to be presented.

• Detailed instructions on the preparation of presentations willbe sent to corresponding author of each accepted paper.

• GPS assumes no obligation for expenses by authors for travel,lodging, food, or other incidental expenses.

• Accepted authors will be offered a discounted full conferenceregistration fee.

CopyrightAll authors of presentations or eposters presented at the conference will be required to complete and submit a copyright release form to GPS or submit the copyright exemption form where applicable.

Submittal• Obtain the necessary clearance for the proposed presentation

from your management.

• Submit your abstract proposal online. It is critical that allinformation requested on the form be provided in full and inthe order requested. The deadline is 28 February 2018.

Key DatesFebruary 28, 2018 – Abstract Submission DeadlineApril 1, 2018 – Notification of AcceptanceApril 20, 2018 – Deadline for Speakers to RegisterJune 1, 2018 – Materials Due (Presentation and/or Paper)

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