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Enhancing Offshore E & P Regional Capacity: Operational and Environmental Safeguards

September 16-17, 2019

Georgetown Marriott Hotel Georgetown, Guyana

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Enhancing Offshore E&P Regional Capacity: Operational and

Environmental Safeguards Every conference should have a story to tell, otherwise it’s just so much loosely connected information. If a conference can tell a story, it can educate. Let’s hope that this conference does just that.

Lee Hunt and Brian Petty General Partners, Hunt Petty LP

In the beginning there are the visionaries who set forth a broad framework of policies that guide the story in the introduction. That vision is actualized by numerous experts whose perspectives and knowledge move them from this strategic vantage point to introducing tactical applications. (Session 1) How does the ocean and all of its power influence our human conduct? How do we adapt tactical concepts to practical knowledge and action? (Session 2) What is our greatest challenge? Producing oil without its escaping into the water column and associated environment requires extensive, experienced knowledge of the oil exploration enterprise. If a failure does occur, how do we respond, control, capture and mitigate a problem whose source is on the seabed more than a mile or greater below the surface? (Session 3) What can we do in such an event? When an oil spill reaches the surface, it must be mitigated immediately. Multiple methods and tactics are readily available to respond and manage what happens on the surface. (Session 4) As with any human activity and industrial enterprise, the main risks are accompanied by collateral risks. In deepwater offshore development, air and marine transportation are continuous activities impacting great numbers of people. Safety of Transportation is paramount in controlling collateral risks. (Session 5) Enhancing capacity means enhancing education of future leaders. Higher level education of degreed professionals, access to that education and the training of local field workforce is paramount to successfully developing and sustaining a productive deepwater oilfield. (Session 6) We help one another in the accomplishment of all of the above by sharing experiences. That is the main objective of the conference: bringing the knowledge and experience of experts to share with those who have a need to learn more about the oil and gas development enterprise. (Session 7) This is the story whose telling is in the conference: vision, strategy, tactics, practice, preparation, planning, managing, educating and sharing.

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Dear Colleagues,

Co-operative Republic of Guyana Ministry of the Presidency Vlissengen Road, Bow·da, Ge01·getown. Guyana

Department ofEnergy

The Government of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana (GCRG) through its Department of Energy (DE) is pleased to support this venture by Hunt Petty LP. We support the emphasis of this Conference on the vital technological advances in subsea well control as the industry pursues deeper offshore wells, and, concomitantly, the elaboration of a robust Contingency Spill Management Plan.

Given the delicate ecosystems of our coastal and marine environments and within the region at large, we recognize the importance of keeping abreast with these developments, particularly with the challenges that drilling in deepwater environments may bring.

Furthermore, given oceanic conditions, regional collaborations for oil spill modelling, early warning, tracking and response are equally important. This Conference comes at an exciting time here in the Cooperative Republic of Guyana (CRG) as we prepare to usher in a new chapter in our history and take the steps needed to not only secure revenues for our future generations but to leave a legacy of sound environmental management practices. As such, the DE is of the view that this is an excellent opportunity for us to learn from each other and we look forward to hosting you in CRG during the period September 16 -17, 2019.

Yours Sincerely,

ABOUT THE EVENT

Conference Audience

• Ministry of the Presidency Officials, Department of Energy

• Stakeholder Ministry Officials, e.g. Maritime Administration, Civil Defence, Environmental Protection, Geology & Mines Commission

• International Oil Company Experts

• International Service,

Equipment and Supply Company representatives

• Subject Matter Experts from policy makers, industry, researchers, NGOs, academics and students


September 16-17, 2019 Georgetown Marriott Hotel

Georgetown, Guyana

The goal of the Conference is to expand dialogue among stakeholders (industry and government, scientific research, academic) in promoting best operational practices to safeguard the environment of the common territorial waters of the Caribbean with active offshore E&P programs. Three themes run throughout the Conference First: Advanced technology and best practices for preventing, containing and mitigating spill-related risks. Second: Developments in governmental cooperative agreements enabling an effective, coordinated international response to an oil spill in the region (Guyana, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago). Third: Enhancing the capacity for developing civil society infrastructure, public resources and education. Participation in the Conference is by invitation to delegates nominated by participating governmental agencies, industry research and operation experts, technology enterprises, and delegates from sponsoring organizations.

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September 16-17, 2019

Georgetown Marriott Hotel Georgetown, Guyana

Day 1: Monday, September 16

Registration and Coffee Service 7:30 am – 8:30 am Sponsored By: Berbice Onshore Support Services (BOSS)

Welcoming of Delegates

Dr. Lee Hunt, General Partner, Hunt Petty LP

The Conference highlights regional capabilities should a deepwater loss of source control lead to a Tier 3 oil spill. If the incident is of sufficient magnitude and character, then emergency response assistance from national and international resources is required. Preparatory planning ensures protection of marine and terrestrial ecosystems, employing technical advances in subsea source control as part of a robust spill management contingency system.

Keynote Opening of Conference

8:30 am – 9:15 am Dr. Mark Bynoe

Ministry of the Presidency Director, Department of Energy

Co-Operative Republic of Guyana

Successful management of the petroleum sector requires continuous collaboration with stakeholder agencies which have various degrees of responsibility in ensuring the operational integrity of the sector. As wells are designed and field development planned, performance optimization and risk minimization is of paramount importance.

Environmental Concerns and Considerations Dr. Vincent Adams Executive Director

Environmental Protection Agency Co-Operative Republic of Guyana

Managing Oil & Gas and natural resources development in a responsible, sound

environmental manner.

Session 1: 9:15 am – 10:30 am Capacity Enhancement Through Regional Cooperation

Moderator: Dr. Barbara Reynolds Dr. Barbara Reynolds is Deputy Vice Chancellor, University of Guyana

Perspectives on Regional Cooperation: Capt. Gerry Gouveia, Chairman, Private Sector Commission, CEO, RORAIMA AIRWAYS

International Protocols and Regional Cooperation: Ms. Donnette Streete, Senior foreign Service Officer, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Co-Operative Republic of Guyana

The Cartagena Convention and Oil Pollution Response and Cooperation (OPRC) Plans in the Caribbean.

Resiliency and Capacity Initiatives in the Caribbean: Seth Wikas, Desk Officer for Guyana, Suriname, & Trinidad and Tobago, U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C. Governmental activities to enhance capacity

International Contributors to Enhancing Regional Capacity: Industry Associations: Wafik Beydoun, Director Americas, International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP), Houston, TX; Alexa Burr, Director System Programs – Global Industry Services, American Petroleum Institute(API), Washington, D.C.; Mark Denkowski, Vice President, Accreditation Operations, International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC), Houston, TX Industry associations bring together company experts to address critical issues in the upstream O&G enterprise. The result is mutually derived, consensus driven reports, recommendations, guidelines, statements of best practices and standards. In the upstream (drilling and exploration activities) the International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP), the American Petroleum Institute (API) and the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC) are recognized global leaders whose programs offer a wealth of resources available as building blocks for enhancing capacity for safe, efficient offshore operations.

Coffee and Refreshment Break: 10:30 am – 11:00 am Sponsored By: Tiger Tanks Trinidad

Session 2: 11:00 am – 12:45 pm Guyana and the Caribbean

Moderator: Joe Pope Joe Pope is Vice President, Sales and Marketing for North and South America, Valaris, Houston, TX

Metocean Connectivity in the Americas: The Value of In situ Data for Predicting Ocean Current Behavior: Matt Cadwallader, Business Development Director, Woods Hole Group, MA

Analysis of major ocean currents within the Caribbean and the value of in situ data in predicting ocean current behavior for operational support during spill operations Ocean Current Behavior Studies in Guyana: Lyndon Alves, National Weather Watch Center, Guyana

Guyana Oil Spill Modeling – Potential for Cross Regional Impacts: Wolfgang J Konkel, Environmental Scientist, ExxonMobil Biomedical Sciences, Inc., Annandale, NJ

Predictive models and tracking oil spill migration from Suriname-Guyana to the greater Caribbean

Using Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in Sensitivity Mapping: Haimwant Persaud, Manager, GSI Unit, Ministry of Natural Resources, Guyana

Regional Environmental Sensitivity Mapping: Case Studies in Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago: Dr. Jodi Harney, Energy Director | Senior Scientist, CSA Ocean Sciences, Inc., Tampa, FL

Lunch Break: 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm

Sponsored By: Valaris

Session 3: 1:45 pm – 4:00 pm Deepwater Source Control: Prevention and Mitigation

Moderator: Brandee A. Elieff Brandee A. Elieff is Wells Technical Interface Manager, ExxonMobil, Houston, TX Mitigating the Risk of Oil Spills: Operational Drilling Procedures and Assurances: Gary Bowers, Well Engineering Manager, New Ventures, Tullow Oil, Georgetown, Guyana

Policies, procedures and training to minimize risk, maximize safety and mitigate consequences from an operator’s perspective.

Training to Maintain Competency in Well Control: Mark Denkowski, Vice- President Accreditation Operations, International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC), Houston, TX Oil Spill Prevention is Job 1: International programs for certification, qualification and competency of rig-based employees.

Components of a Source Control Response: The Steps Needed to Cap a Subsea Well: Brett Morry, Global Technical Director, Trendsetter Engineering, Houston, TX

Using a fictitious well control event offshore, the presentation examines the structure of a source control response. Particular emphasis is given to the pre-work required prior to installing a Capping Stack on a flowing well. International Guidance in Planning Emergency Response for Subsea Oil Spills: Patrick Brenan, Technical Advisor, KOSMOS Energy and Chairman, Source Control Committee, International Oil and Gas Producers Assn. (IOGP) The International Oil and Gas Producers Association (IOGP) Wells Expert Committee has produced Report 594 to help guide operating companies in planning and preparing an effective emergency response plan for subsea oil spills.

Coffee and Refreshment Break: 4:00 pm – 4:15 pm

Sponsored By: International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC)

Session 3 Continuation: 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm Deepwater Source Control Experts Panel

Moderator: Brandee A. Elieff, ExxonMobil A panel of industry experts representing Oil Spill Response Organizations, Industry Organizations and Operators to discuss and answer questions on how to develop, maintain and deploy a wholistic source control emergency response plan.

Panelists

• Patrick Brenan, Technical Advisor, KOSMOS Energy and Chairman, Source

Control Committee, International Oil and Gas Producers Assn. (IOGP), Dallas, TX

• Brian Dunn, Wells Emergency Response Advisor, ExxonMobil, Houston, TX

• Guy Fox, Senior Product Manager-Well Control & Prevention Services, Boots &

Coots, Houston, TX

• Mitch Guinn, Oil Spill Response USA, Senior Subsea Advisor- OSRL/SWIS I, Houston, TX

• Chris LeCompte, General Manager, Well CONTAINED, Wild Well Control,

Houston, TX

• Brett Morry, Global Technical Director, Trendsetter Engineering, Houston, TX

Questions, Answers and Discussion

End of Day 1

Day 2: Tuesday, September 17 Welcoming Coffee: 7:30 – 8:30

Sponsored By: Pioneer Sponsors

Session 4: 8:00 am – 10:00 am Surface Spill Operations: Remediation

Moderator: Newell Dennison Newell Dennison is Commissioner, Guyana Geology & Mines Commission (GGMC) Guyana Factors, Dynamics and Scope of Spill Response Options: Paul Schuler, Oil Spill Response Limited (OSRL), Port Everglades, FL A multitude of methodologies, tactics and response mechanisms available for offshore, near-shore and onshore spill remediation Southern Caribbean: Equipment, inventory and deployment: Komal Singh, GAICO Construction Services and David Cook, GAICO-CORENA, Guyana On-hand, on-time availability of equipment staging for rapid deployment Regional Response Capacity in the Caribbean: Mark Kelly, National Response Corporation (NRC), Great River, NY Incident Command Duties and Responsibilities During Spill Operations: Col. Kester Craig, Director, Civil Defence Commission (CDC), Guyana

Coffee and Refreshment Break: 10:00 am – 10:30 am

Sponsored By: Explorer Sponsors

Session 5: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Risk Management of Collateral Activities

Moderator: David Zaworski David Zaworski is Director of Safety, ERA Helicopters, Houston, TX

An Aviation Operator’s Perspective: Managing the Fundamentals for Safe Helicopter Operations, James Stottlemyer, Director, Safety (Americas) and Global Safety Performance, Bristow Group, Houston, TX How an aviation operator manages the interaction among man, machine and environment to ensure safe and efficient passenger transport and Search and Rescue (SAR) Operations. How industry collaboration with HeliOffshore enhances an individual operator’s capabilities and the culture of sharing best practices.

Maritime Safety and Coordination: Capt. John Flores, Director of Maritime Safety, Maritime Administration Department (MARAD), Guyana Vessel inspection and certification; modifications of traditional vessel routing required by offshore deepwater field production

Situational Awareness: Stakeholder Preparedness for Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS): Ed Turner, Witt O’Brien’s, Houston, TX Knowing the risks and considerations of geographical and environmental assessments in a world of focused ESG Criteria.

Domain Awareness: Asset Management During Spill Recovery Operations (SIMOPS): Brian Hansen, ExxonMobil Emergency Preparedness & Response, Houston, TX Coordination and control of movement of aircraft, vessels, personnel and response resources during simultaneous operations

Lunch Break: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Sponsored By: Tullow Oil

Session 6: 1:30 pm – 3:15 pm Enhancing Capacity of Human Resources

Moderator: Floyd Scott Floyd Scott is Director, Council for Technical & Vocational Education & Training (C-TVET)

Enhancing Capacity Means Enhancing Education of Future Leaders: Developing Infrastructure for Education and Workforce Training Dr. Andrew Chater, Senior Lecturer and Head of Department, University of Guyana University led educational programs supporting an oil & gas industry; private enterprise training of employees for local workforce development Mr. Geetendra Singh, Student, University of Guyana

Student expectations of opportunity and challenges for post-graduation employment Private Enterprise Training of Local Workforce to Support the Oil & Gas Industry: Billy Pellegrin, Edison Chouest Offshore: local crew training for offshore service vessels, New Orleans, LA Lars Mangal, TOTALTEC: training basic offshore employment skills, Georgetown, Guyana Earle Aaron, Berbice Onshore Support Services (BOSS) New Amsterdam, Guyana: training supply base & fabrication shop personnel

Coffee and Refreshment Break: 3:15 pm – 3:45 pm Sponsored By: Builder Sponsors

Session 7: 3:45 pm – 5:30 pm Shared Experiences in Regional Cooperation

Moderator: Dr. Vincent Adams

Dr. Adams is Executive Director, Guyana Environmental Protection Agency A panel of experts with experience in regional activities and initiatives discuss their perspectives on the enablers of and barriers to successful regional cooperation in enhancing offshore deepwater development: Tommy Tomblin, Oil Spill Advisor, ExxonMobil , Georgetown, Guyana Mature global oil and gas companies have assembled perhaps the most extensive experience operating in diverse cultural and environmental locations. ExxonMobil applies its "Operations Integrity Management System" worldwide to achieve safe, reliable and environmentally responsible results. David Cook, GAICO-CORENA, Georgetown, Guyana Perspectives on international partnerships and cooperative government-to-industry experiences. Roy Barrett, The Response Group, Cypress, TX The Greater Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico afford a rich baseline of regional and international cooperative agreements and experiences. Adriano Ranieri, Witt O’Brien’s Brazil The importance of bringing together both public and private partners to resolve environmental impacts in a creative and cost- effective way: lessons from the Brazilian Shoreline Protection project. Robert Williams and Peter Baldauf, Volga-Dnepr, Houston, TX Equipment relied upon by offshore oil and gas drilling and production is beyond typical industrial dimensions. Heavy aircraft lift capacity is critical to successful field development and support logistics. Uniquely, heavy aircraft lift capability also is a critical component of emergency response mobilization.

Conclusion: Next Steps Brian T Petty, General Partner, Hunt Petty LP


Enhancing Capacity Starts with Enhancing Education

Hunt Petty LP and the University of Guyana established a partnership to provide the opportunity for 20 faculty and students to attend as Delegates at the upcoming conference in Georgetown, September 16-17: Enhancing Regional Offshore E&P Capacity: Operational and Environmental Safeguards.

Student and Faculty Delegates have been selected from:

*University of Guyana *New Amsterdam Technical Institute *Linden Technical Institute *Essequibo Technical Institute *Upper Corentyne

Industrial Training Centre *Government Technical Institute *Critchlow Labour College

The University of Guyana and the affiliated Technical Institutes, the Endorsing Government of Guyana Ministries and Agencies and Hunt Petty LP express their appreciation to the EVENT SPONSORS who have contributed to supporting the Students and Faculty who are attending the conference as Delegates.

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