IWCF 2024 Well Control Workshop & AGM Resources

THANK YOU

We would like to thank our attendees for their active participation and engagement in our IWCF Well Control Workshop and AGM. If you have any questions following the workshop, please contact iwcfinformation@iwcf.org or call our head office on +44 (0)1674 678120.

Appreciation goes to our dedicated IWCF team for their efforts in organising this event. Additionally, we’d like to thank the speakers for sharing their knowledge and insights with all attendees. We are equally grateful to the exhibitors for their valuable contributions.

We are delighted to announce that next year’s IWCF Well Control Workshop and AGM will take place in the beautiful city of Istanbul, Türkiye. We invite you to join us again for what promises to be another incredible gathering of industry experts, interactive workshop sessions and networking opportunities. Your continued support and participation are essential to our mission, and we look forward to welcoming you all again next year.

Register your interest in next year’s event and be the first to hear about news and updates. For further updates on this event, please stay tuned. If you have any questions, feel free to contact iwcfinformation@iwcf.org.

See you all next year!

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RECAP OF AGENDA

Thank you to everyone who attended the IWCF Well Control Workshop and Annual General Meeting! Here’s a brief recap of the event:

Day 1 – 19 November 2024:
The event began with a comprehensive Well Control Workshop, exploring industry challenges, opportunities, and best practices. Attendees engaged in insightful panels on topics such as incident statistics, industry perspectives, training providers, managed pressure drilling, and the impact of human factors on well control. Experts from leading organisations shared their experiences and provided valuable insights into advancing safety, training, and technical approaches in well control.

Day 2 – 20 November 2024:
The IWCF Annual General Meeting offered attendees essential updates on last year’s achievements and future strategies. Highlights included a keynote address by Ron Leichsenring from the Dutch regulator SodM, who shared insights on well integrity and safety, followed by an interactive Q&A session where IWCF leaders addressed questions and key industry issues.

PRESENTATIONS

Presentations

VIEW PRESENTATIONS HERE
DAY 1- 19 NOVEMBER 2024

Keynote Speaker

  • Speaker: Zdenek Sehnal, Chief Executive Officer, International Well Control Forum
  • Presentation Title: Strengthening Industry Standards: The Importance of IWCF in Well Control Training

Panel Session: Incident Statistics and Operator Initiatives

  • Facilitator: Andrew Parkinson, Principal Technical Expert – WC & ER, Shell Global Solutions (U.K.)
    • Speaker 1: Diana Khatun, Principal Manager – Well Operations and Regulatory Engagement, IOGP
      • Presentation Title: Well Control Incidents: The Data, The Reality, and Why It Matters
    • Speaker 2: Bjørn Risvik, Advisor Well Control, Equinor
      • Presentation Title: Turning the Tide
    • Speaker 3: Jean-Michel Savignat, Wells Operations Team Lead, Shell Global Solutions International B.V.
      • Presentation Title: Learning from Fatalities at Burhaan North West

Panel Session: Industry Perspective

  • Facilitator: Zdenek Sehnal, Chief Executive Officer, International Well Control Forum
    • Speaker 1: George Galloway and Steve Nas, IWCF Consultants
      • Presentation Title: Maintaining Well Control in the Energy Transition
    • Speaker 2: Jack Nedrum, Managing Director, Europe, Kazakhstan & West Africa, Wild Well Control
      • Presentation Title: Wild Well Control Overview and CCS Well Control
    • Speaker 3: Rob Grauwmans, Wells Engineering Manager Interface – CCUS, Shell
      • Presentation Title: Well Control Challenges in a CO₂ Environment

Panel Session: IWCF Training Providers

  • Facilitator: Malcolm Lodge, IWCF Consultant
    • Speaker 1: Johnson Ugwuoke, Principal Partner / Centre Manager, Well Control Training Section, Charkin Maritime & Offshore Safety Training Centre
      • Presentation Title: Bridging the Skills and Competency Gap in Unconventional Well Control Practices Using Simulator Exercises
    • Speaker 2: Tuna Eren, Well Control Training Centre Manager, Middle East Technical Well Control Training Comp
      • Presentation Title: Adaptation to Future Well Control Training
    • Speaker 3: Lars Brask, CEO, and Talía Price, COO, MDS Academy
      • Presentation Title: Introduction to MDS Academy / CAT (Continuous Adaptive Training)

Presentation: Insights from the Technical Assurance Committee

  • Speaker: Corrado Leali, IWCF Board
  • Presentation Title: Insights from the Technical Assurance Committee
  • Share Your Feedback: During Corrado’s presentation, he asked for feedback on a few questions included in his slides. If you would like to contribute your responses, please send them to iwcfinformation@iwcf.org. Your input is greatly appreciated

Panel Session: Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD)

  • Facilitator: Vitaly Baranov, IWCF Consultant
    • Speaker 1: Steve Nas, IWCF Consultant
      • Presentation Title: Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) Well Control Incidents
    • Speaker 2: Jan Tore Knutsen, Managing Director, Maersk Training Norway AS
      • Presentation Title: MPD Training Standards and Well Control Training
    • Speaker 3: Jon Goodenough, UK & Europe MPD Manager, Testing & Subsea, Halliburton Energy Services
      • Presentation Title: Flow Management: Flow Visualization, Continuous Flow, and Crew Management

Presentation: Exploring the Future of IWCF Programme Development

  • Speaker: Bob Baister, IWCF Consultant
  • Presentation Title: Well Intervention Pressure Control – Enhanced Programme

Panel Session: The Role of Human Factors in Shaping Well Control

  • Facilitator: Joanna Taylor, Head of Operations, International Well Control Forum
    • Speaker 1: Robin Adlam, Managing Director, Lone Star Analysis
      • Presentation Title: The Adoption of CRM into the Oil and Gas Industry
    • Speaker 2: Izme Salleh, Wells Learning Advisor – TW, Brunei Shell Petroleum Co Sdn Bhd
      • Presentation Title: BSP’s WTC Journey: From IWCF Accreditation to Contributing Towards Excellent Safety and Operational Performance
    • Speaker 3: Cynthia Watanabe, Shell Wells Engineer – Learning & Development, Shell Global Solutions International B.V.
      • Presentation Title: Pioneering an Enhanced Well Control Training for Completion & Well Intervention
DAY 2-20 NOVEMBER 2024

Annual General Meeting

  • Speaker: Jamie Wilson
  • Presentation Title: Annual General Meeting

Guest Speaker: The Dutch Regulator’s Perspective on Well Control and the Importance of IWCF

  • Speaker: Ron Leichsenring, Staatstoezicht op de Mijnen / State Supervision of Mines (SodM)
  • Presentation Title: Well Control Incidents and Well Integrity

Member Question and Answer Session

  • Panellists:
    • Jamie Wilson
    • Joanna Taylor
    • Ben Clayson
    • Zdenek Sehnal

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

We have compiled a collection of photos for your recap.

Relive the highlights and memories by browsing the images below.

 

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