4th Annual International Heavy Oil Brochure

Addressing Challenges, Business Development, Innovative Technologies and Reducing Environmental Factors of Heavy Oil Production March 18-19, 2009 I Calgary, Alberta Al Hyndman VP, Industry and Regulatory Affairs BA Energy Errin Kimball VP, Exploration Oilsands Quest Inc. Gabriel Osorio VP, Production Ecopetrol S.A. Shabir Premji Executive Chairman Alberta Oilsands Inc. Shannon Flint Senior Advisor Government of Alberta Jeremy Harrison MLA Meadow Lake, Legislative Secretary to Minister of Energy and Resource Government of Saskatchewan Larry Wall Community Engagement Manager Total E&P Canada Dr. Qi Jiang Enhanced Oil Recovery and Reservoir Engineering Manager OSUM Oil Sands Corp. Dr. Duke du Plessis Senior Advisor and Research Manager Alberta Energy Research Institute (AERI) and Employment Immigration and Industry (Alberta EEI) Neil Shelley Executive Director Alberta's Industrial Heartland Association Dr. Jacob Masliyah Professor, NSERC Industrial Research Chair in Oil Sands Engineering University of Alberta John Cook Chairman Keyano College Featuring Case Studies from Leading Heavy Oil Companies: Book Online At: www.marcusevansbb.com/IHO2009 Keynote Speakers: Who Should Attend: Oil Company Attendee Profile is: SVP/VP/Director/Manager/Engineer/Geophysicist: Attending this Premier marcus evans Conference Will Enable You to: • Address the challenges of heavy oil production with BA Energy and the Governments of Alberta and Saskatchewan • Achieve continuous sustainable in situ oil sands recovery and upgrading with technologies with Total E&P Canada • Receive maximum benefits on sound investments through Alberta Oilsands Inc. • Minimize the environmental footprint of heavy oil production with Oilsands Quest Inc. Silver Sponsor: Alberta's oil sands investments are projected to reach Canadian$118 billion by 2016. 4th Annual Doug Quinn CEO North West Upgrading Veronique Giry VP, Corporate Development and Planning Total E&P Canada • Heavy Oil • Oil Sands • Exploration • Upgrading • Drilling • Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) • In Situ Operations • Reservoir Operations Industry Attendee Profile is: SVP/VP/Director/Manager/Program Manager/Engineer/Division Head: • Oil and Gas • Oil Sands • Heavy Oil • Energy • Business Development Media Partners:Preferred Partner: 2:15 Case Study Making Alberta a Global Leader in Oil Sands Through Innovative Technologies • Promoting collaborative research and development in oil sands • Strengthening the Province's oil sands sector with innovative technologies • Establishing a strategic view for acquiring, advancing and integrating the knowledge required to make Alberta a global energy leader Dr. Duke du Plessis Senior Advisor and Research Manager Alberta Energy Research Institute (AERI) and Employment Immigration and Industry (Alberta EEI) 3:00 Networking Break 3:30 Case Study In-Situ Technologies for Bitumen Recovery • Discussing the size of Alberta's bitumen deposits and resources • Overview of commercial recovery projects • Highlighting the challenges and technology developments • Analysing the recovery potential in grosmont carbonate Dr. Qi Jiang Enhanced Oil Recovery and Reservoir Engineering Manager OSUM Oil Sands Corp. 4:15 Case Study Columbian Heavy Oil Growth and Development- Best Practices and a Bright Future Gabriel Osorio VP, Production Ecopetrol S.A. 5:00 Closing Comments and End of Day One 8:15 Registration 8:45 Opening Remarks from Conference Chair 9:00 Case Study Heavy Oil – Conquering Regulatory Issues • Protecting the public's interest relating to the discovery, development and delivery of heavy oil resources • Navigating the Alberta upgrade regulatory approvals process • Improving the relationship between ERCB (Energy Resources Conservation Board) and industry • Achieving a stable regulatory environment Jeremy Harrison MLA Meadow Lake, Legislative Secretary to Minister of Energy and Resource Government of Saskatchewan 9:45 Case Study Developing a Policy Frame Work for the Oil Sands Industry • Discussing the policy framework governing the oil sands industry • Highlighting the importance of government maintaining clear and consistent rules to achieve public policy goals • Developing and implementing oil sands policies with due consideration given to public interest and benefit for present and future generations Al Hyndman VP, Industry and Regulatory Affairs BA Energy 10:30 Networking Break 11:00 Case Study Working with Bitumen Heterogeneity within the Reservoir • Addressing the challenges encountered as a result of the heterogeneous distribution and composition of minerals and hydrocarbons • Discussing how variations in the properties reflect the dynamic and complex depositional history and post-depositional oil alteration process • Accomplishing in situ or surface mining operational recovery of bitumen • Advancing development of new technologies Veronique Giry VP, Corporate Development and Planning Total E&P Canada 11:45 Case Study Exploring Recovery with Geologically Induced Fluid Heterogeneities • Analysing alternate strategies for heavy oil recovery via induced fluid heterogeneities • Understanding the rise of geo-tolerant and geo-tailored recovery processes for heavy oil • Predicting viscosity variations within the heavy oil reservoir Dr. Jacob Masliyah Professor, NSERC Industrial Research Chair in Oil Sands Engineering University of Alberta 12:30 Luncheon 1:30 Case Study Innovative Heavy Oil Recovery Through the THAI (Toe-to-Heel Air Injection) Process • Summarizing integral aspects of THAI recovery technology • Reviewing the various benefits of the integration of the THAI Process • Encapsulating the role of the THAI Process in increasing the profitability of heavy oil and bitumen production and the resource base internationally ADDRESSING THE CHALLENGES FACING HEAVY OIL PRODUCTION ACHIEVING CONTINUOUS SUSTAINABLE IN SITU OIL SANDS RECOVERY AND UPGRADING WITH TECHNOLOGIES Day One | Wednesday, March 18, 2009 Booking Info: www.marcusevansbb.com/IHO2009 CONFERENCE BACKGROUND Heavy oil accounts for more than double the resources of conventional oil in the world and with the need to satisfy current and future oil demand, the oil sands of Alberta are undergoing an investment boom worth more than $100 billion. From 2007 to 2016, the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board (EuB) projects total real investment in Alberta's oil sands (surface mining, upgrading, in situ and support services) will reach Canadian $118 billion. Oil sands output is expected to rise from about 1.2 millions barrels a day to an expected 3 million b/d by 2016, and perhaps 4 million plus by 2020. That could make Canada the world’s 4th biggest oil producer after Saudi Arabia, Russia and the US. In addition to this, the Alberta oil sands and heavy oil industry is both a globally important and growing source of oil supply as well as a vital breeding ground for production and environmental technologies. Last year's event's high level speaker panel addressed issues surrounding successes in recovery methods yielding high productivity and low emissions and consumption, keynote addresses in emerging markets and technologies as well as addressing and overcoming challenges within the industry. By attending the marcus evans 4th Annual International Heavy Oil Conference, you will be presented with the priceless opportunity t o share your ideas, experiences, technology and expertise with major industry players in heavy oil and oil sands production. In addition to this, you will also be making sound returns on investments, maximizing EOR and maintaining financially and environmentally sustainable oil sands markets. 8:15 Registration 8:45 Opening Remarks from Conference Chair 9:00 Case Study Exploring Alberta's Oil Sands – Regional and Global Opportunities • Elaborating on the opportunities that will allow Alberta to maximize the economic and social benefits of integrated oil sands development • Highlighting the ways in which synergies between sectors will be an important element in making Alberta a global energy leader • Identifying global leadership opportunities in Alberta oil sands Shannon Flint Senior Advisor Government of Alberta 9:45 Case Study Analyzing the Oil Sands Developmental Market • Exploring the role of the Alberta oil sands in Canada's economy • Addressing country risk and the development of oil sands prospects in emerging markets • Analysing oil sands and heavy oil product price dynamics using cointegration and error correction models (ECM)) • Modeling and forecasting cointegrated relationships among heavy oil and product prices Shabir Premji Executive Chairman Alberta Oilsands Inc. 10:30 Networking Break 11:00 Case Study Total E&P Canada – Building Positive Relationships in the Communities Where They Operate • Discussing the benefits of implementing a comprehensive consultation strategy to engage and partner with local First Nation Communities • Bringing direct benefits to local communities so they experience the social and economic benefits of oil sands development • Working with local professional associations in order to maximize local content and support the local economy Larry Wall Community Engagement Manager Total E&P Canada 11:45 Case Study Oil Sands Upgrading – A North West Case Study • Discussing the business model of being a "downstream solution" for bitumen producers • Highlighting the ideal location in an industrial pipeline hub • Assessing the process flow sheet, including bottoms gasification and CO2 capture • Discussing product mix, including Ultra Low Sulphur Diesel and diluent • Encapsulating the economic benefits for Canada and the Province of Alberta of oil sands upgrading within the province • Detailing North West's carbon capture plans and actions, with a contract in place to sell CO2 for enhanced oil recovery Doug Quinn CEO North West Upgrading 12:30 Luncheon RECEIVING MAXIMUM BENEFITS ON SOUND INVESTMENTS Day Two | Thursday, March 19, 2009 1:30 Round Table Discussion Conquering Water Management Challenges • Analysing trends in water use for oilfield injection in heavy oil mining • Protecting the aquatic ecosystem of the Athabasca River • Exploring water treatment and recycling options and processes after EOR • Exploring alternative water sources for EOR 2:15 Case Study Retaining Skilled Labour and Alleviating Future Shortages • Addressing the industry's need to expand internal training programs and the hiring of apprentices • Grasping the importance of labour market intelligence • Approaches to making the heavy oil industry an alternative career for personnel at all levels and aspects John Cook Chairman Keyano College 3:00 Networking Break 3:30 Case Study Implementing Successful Environmental Protection Strategies • Reviewing the environmental costs and impacts of the heavy oil industry • Addressing cumulative environmental concerns • Developing consensus adaptive environmental management to maintain ecosystem viability Errin Kimball VP, Exploration Oilsands Quest Inc. 4:15 Case Study Environmentally Sound Development in Canada's Oil Sands Industry • Preparing and mitigating the impact of development on the environment and social fabric of surrounding communities • Ensuring continued growth and diversity in the region to sustain its economic viability • Developing consensus adaptive environmental management to maintain ecosystem viability Neil Shelley Executive Director Alberta's Industrial Heartland Association 5:00 Closing Comments and End of Day Two MINIMIZING THE ENVIRONMENTAL FOOTPRINTS OF HEAVY OIL PRODUCTION Booking Info: www.marcusevansbb.com/IHO2009 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES: A limited amount of exhibition space is available at the conference. Sponsorship opportunities covering luncheon, evening functions, and documentation also exist. For further details, please inquire to Natakii David natakiid@marcusevansbb.com or 246 417 5420. SILVER SPONSOR: Petrobank Energy and Resources Ltd. is a Calgary-based oil and natural gas exploration and production company.The Company's Canadian Business Unit combines conventional oil and gas operations with two high potential coalbed methane opportunities. The Latin American Business Unit produces oil through two Incremental Production Contracts in Colombia and has finalized contracts on five new exploration blocks and three Technical Evaluation Areas covering a total of 2.0 million acres. The Heavy Oil Business Unit owns 28,800 acres of oil sands leases with an estimated 1.3 billion barrels of bitumen-in-place and is constructing the WHITESANDS pilot project to field-demonstrate Petrobank's patented THAI™ heavy oil recovery process. 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