The document provides a post-conference report for the Offshore Well Control Conference held on May 28-29, 2014 in Houston. Over 150 representatives from operators, drilling contractors, service providers, and regulators attended the conference to discuss latest developments in well control. Key topics included competency programs, training, risk assessment, and equipment reliability. The report summarizes the speaker lineup, most valuable presentations, technology showcase exhibitors, and positive delegate feedback and ratings of the conference.

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POST CONFERENCE REPORT

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Introduction...............................................................................P3
Origin of OWC 2014.................................................................P4
Delegate Overview..................................................................P5
Speaker Line Up........................................................................P6
Most Valuable Presentations................................................P8
Technology Showcase Overview..........................................P9
Conference Rating.................................................................P13
Getting Involved at OWC 2015...........................................P14

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On May 28 – 29 2014, over 150 representatives from the leading Gulf of Mexico operators,
drilling contractors and service providers joined with Bureau of Safety and Environmental
Enforcement (BSEE), the regulator, at the Offshore Well Control Conference, in Houston, to
discuss latest industry developments relating to the critical discapline of well control. Below
is a snapshot of just some of the companies represented at the meeting:
Key topics for discussion focussed around developing competency programs, well control
training, human factors, risk assessment, equipment reliability and planning. The ultimate
objective of OWC 2014 was to help companies develop an industry leading well control
program by utilizing latest non-technical best practices & lessons learned.
“Focused on key area of concern for BSEE.”
Lars Herbst, Regional Director, BSEE
• BSEE
• BP
• Chevron
• ConocoPhillips
• ExxonMobil
• Marathon Oil
• Shell
• Total
• Diamond Offshore
• Helmerich & Payne
• Hercules Offshore
• Hess Corporation
• Kosmos Energy
• Maersk Drilling
• Murphy Oil Corporation
• Nexen Energy
• Noble Drilling
• Noble Energy
• Pacific Drilling
• Premier Oil
• Songa Offshore
• Stone Energy
• Talisman Energy
• Transocean
INTRODUCTION

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ORIGIN OF OWC 2014
Well control is a critical feature of any drililng program and with the Gulf of Mexico market
set to boom as operators seek to extract an estimated 15 billion barrels of oil from the lower
terrtiary layer, it is more important than ever that companies have a market leading well
control program in place to ensure the safety of personnel, the reliabilty of equipment and to
protect the enviroment.
Offshore Network collaborate with the offshore community to help solve the highest priority
challenges facing the industry. We do this through intensive research with leading figures
and organizations to define the industry benchmarks that will ensure safe and efficient
operations.
We exist to facilitate a safe and efficient future for the exploration and production of oil &
gas around the globe. We do this by uniting the most influential figures in the industry to
challenge the status quo and share cutting edge innovations. This all happens at our industry
leading conferences and through our original content.
OWC 2014 was developed over a 12 week research program, consisting of in-depth primary
discussion with 45+ leading industry figures over approximately 30 hours. This approach
enabled us to build a highly focused agenda, featuring presentations by recognised and hand
picked leaders in their field.
KEY BENEFITS OF OWC 2014
INCLUDED:
• Operator led conference program,
including case studies from Shell,
ConocoPhillips & Talisman Energy
sharing critical non-technical well
control lessons learned
• Keynote presentations from Lars
Herbst, Regional Director – Gulf
of Mexico Region with BSEE and
Magne Ognedal, Ex-Director of the
Norwegian PSA
• The latest updates for well control
competency programs and services
from leading contractors including
Transocean, Baker Hughes,
Halliburton, Schlumberger &
Weatherford
• The opportunity to meet & network
with 150+ well control professionals
and walk the Technology Showcase
Hall to expand your pool of service
providers
“Overall (the conference) was good. As
an industry we need to look forward.”
Todd Regalado, Well Control SME,
ConocoPhillips
“Being an HSE professional supporting Global
Drilling & Completions – the topics and content
were very useful and I’ll have many good
takeaways to share with my colleagues.”
Doug Schonacher, Senior Global HSE
Manager, D&C, Nexen Energy

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DELEGATE OVERVIEW
Over 150 delegates attended the two day OWC 2014 conference – with significant
participation from major and independent operators. Below you can review a snapshot of
company types and job functions to get a sense of the value of networking.
Company Type
28% Operator
15% Drilling Contractor
18% Equipment & Technology
11% Training Services
8% Other
7% 3rd Party Engineering
6% Well Services
6% Govt. Bodies & Associations
Job Function
22% Technical & Equipment
17% Wells & Operations
16% HSE & Training
15% Business Development
12% Other
10% Drilling
8% C-Level
“Excellent networking opportunity. OWC has delivered an excellent focus on solutions to the
industry’s most pertinent risks and associated matters surrounding well control and prevention.”
Allan Broussard, Drilling & Completions Superintendent, Stone Energy

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The speaker rostrum for the Offshore Well Control Conference was developed over a
dedicated 10 week research period which enabled us to identify the very best in the field
of well control. The individuals listed below were identified as industry leaders and each
presentation given was bespoke, analytical and focused.
OPERATING COMPANIES
Kevin Lacy
Senior Vice President - Global D&C (Retired)
Talisman Energy
Richard E. Quick II
Wells Learning Advisor
Shell Exploration & Production
Marco op de Weegh
Well Control & Design Integrity Team Lead
Shell Projects & Technology, Wells
Marty Cramer
Emergency Response Coordinator
ConocoPhillips
SPEAKER LINE UP
REGULATORY BODIES & ASSOCIATIONS
Lars Herbst
Regional Director - Gulf of Mexico OCS Region
Bureau of Safety and Environmental and
Enforcement (BSEE)
David Price
Chief Executive Office
International Well Control Forum
Kristen Kjeldstad
Principal Engineer
Petroleum Safety Authority Norway (PSA)
Oscar Combs
Senior Consultant
The ISO 9001 Group
KEYNOTE SPEAKER DRILLING CONTRACTORS
Magne Ognedal
Ex-Director General of the Norwegian Petroleum
Safety Authority & Senior Industry Advisor
Presight Solutions AS
David Foster
Well Construction Manager - Well Operations
Group
Transocean

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OILFIELD SERVICE COMPANIES
Peter Kowalchuk
Global Consulting Partner
Halliburton Consulting and Project Management
John Garner
Manager – Well Control Engineering
Boots & Coots
Jorge Leuro
Global Employee Development Manager
Halliburton
Earl Shanks
OIE Chief Technologist
Oceaneering
Anthony Gaucher
Training and Competency Director
Baker Hughes
Robyn Stephens
Principal Consultant - Oil & Gas
Atkins Global
Sunil Jose
Product Manager - Operations Surveillance
Baker Hughes
Smarty Mathew John
Senior Engineer - Offshore Engineering Drilling
Systems
ABS Houston Offshore Engineering
Brian Grayson
Director - Pressure Control Systems
Weatherford
Mike Crosby
Business Development Manager
Lloyd’s Register Energy – Drilling
SPEAKER LINE UP
WELL CONTROL SPECIALISTS
Tore Fjagesund
Managing Director
Wellbarrier AS
George Galloway
Development Director
The Well Academy
Rob Adlam
Assistant Client Manager
Check-6
Karl Erik Dahl
Director - Offshore Energy Products
Presight Solutions AS
Paul Sonnemann
Vice President of Technology
SafeKick
Scott Randall
Managing Director
Plus Alpha Risk Management Solutions
David Pritchard
Owner
Successful Energy Practices International

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Offshore Network were fortunate enough to work with 29 speakers of the highest calibre
at OWC 2014. These individuals, recognised as industry experts, provided a full two day
program of original and analytical content. Some of the highlights are referenced below, as
nominated by their industry peers.
1. Title: Well Control Events - Prevention and Response
Presented By: Lars Herbst, Regional Director – Gulf of Mexico OCS, BSEE
2. Title: Experience and Insights as to the Precursors of Major Accidents & the Role that
Leadership, Process & Culture Play
Presented By: Kevin Lacy, Senior Vice President of D&C (Retired), Talisman Energy
3. Title: Well Control Events - Analysis, Statistics & Focal Points
Presented By: David Foster, Well Construction Manager - Well Operations Group,
Transocean
4. Title: Can Oil Spill Response Plans (OSRPs) be Functional and Regulatory Compliant?
Presented By: Marty Cramer, Emergency Response Coordinator, ConocoPhillips
5. Title: Owning the Process Safety Moment
Presented By: Sunil Jose, Product Manager - Operations Surveillance, Baker Hughes
“Excellent conference. Good presentations and well organized.”
David Stanley, Workover – Completions Engineer, BSEE
What the Delegates Said…
Agenda Testimonials
“Overall pleased with the conference –
variety of topics was excellent.”
TL Bunting, Drilling OIMS Specialist,
ExxonMobil Development
“There were many very good presentations.
A good effort and a lot of material for only
a 2 day conference.”
David Foster, Well Construction
Manager, Transocean
MOST VALUABLE PRESENTATIONS
Contributing to OWC 2015
To express interest in sharing your
well control experience at OWC 2015 -
please contact James Taylor on
jtaylor@offsnet.com or
call +44 (0) 203 411 9144

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At OWC 2014, delegates were able to visit with a selection of companies at the cutting edge
of new well control technologies, training and software. It gave operators an opportunity to
expand their pool of service providers and make themselves aware of the very latest tools to
improve their well control programs. Below is an overview of the exhibitors that made up the
Technology Showcase Hall.
To find out about sponsorship &
exhibition opportunities at OWC 2015,
please contact James Taylor on
jtaylor@offsnet.com or
call +44 (0) 203 411 9144
TECHNOLOGY SHOW CASE HALL
Subject Matter Expert –
Well Control, ConocoPhillips
• Quality & value of the
Technology Showcase Hall = 8/10
Principle Technical Expert –
Well Control, Shell
• Quality & value of the
Technology Showcase Hall = 8/10
SILVER SPONSOR
Wellbarrier AS
Wellbarrier AS is a Norwegian company providing software solutions to
the oil- and gas industry. The main product is the Wellbarrier Illustration
Tool, a tool that helps illustrate how the wells are safeguarded.
Wellbarrier was established in 2007 based on experience from working with well integrity issues and
co-authoring the NORSOK D-010 Standard – Well integrity in drilling and well operations.
The wide acknowledgement of the NORSOK D-010 standard with its 2 barrier philosophy and the
importance of making well barrier illustrations, have made the Wellbarrier Illustration Tools a key
solution and is now in use in all parts of the world.

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TECHNOLOGY SHOW CASE HALL
EXHIBITOR
MDS Training
Murchison Drilling Schools (MDS) was founded at the request of major oil,
contractor, and service companies to provide training in sound operational drilling
practices.
From its inception, MDS has focused on developing leadership and supervisory skills in foremen so
that they could effectively supervise a drilling operation. MDS uses highly qualified and experienced
instructors who, not only pass on the lessons learned in the past, but also impart new technology for
todays more complex drilling operations. MDS offers Drilling Operations and Well Control courses at
the Houston, TX and Albuquerque, NM Training Centers.
Check-6
Check-6 coaches share the best practices learned in their previous military leadership
careers to improve leadership, teamwork, and standardization with your teams. We don’t
add any new administrative burdens on the crew; instead we streamline the systems
already in place to ensure procedural compliance and effective communication.
Check-6 is an international solutions company which moves client enterprises from experiencebased
cultures to high reliability organizations via training and an integrated suite of products, services,
and procedures. Our objective is improved safety and operational efficiency through a standardized
approach to job planning, briefing, and debriefing, all supported by sound leadership practices.

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TECHNOLOGY SHOW CASE HALL
EXHIBITOR
Marine Cybernetics
Marine Cybernetics is a third-party supplier of Hardware-In-the- Loop (HIL)
testing, a form of insurance that works to protect offshore operations
against undesired incidents and non-productive time. Marine Cybernetics
thoroughly tests not only the functionality of your control systems, but also their robustness against a
wide range of failures and protective safety barriers hidden in the software.
Oceaneering
Oceaneering is a global oilfield provider of engineered services and
products primarily to the offshore oil and gas industry, with a focus
on deepwater applications. Through the use of its applied technology
expertise, Oceaneering also serves the defense, entertainment, and aerospace industries.
Oceaneering’s business offerings include remotely operated vehicles, built-to-order specialty subsea
hardware, deepwater intervention and manned diving services, non-destructive testing and inspection,
and engineering and project management.
The Well Academy
The Well Academy was founded in 2012 by oil and gas industry professionals with a passion
to improve HSE Performance. We provide the drilling and well services industry with
practical training solutions which are aimed at increasing both the competence levels and
confidence of well-site teams and office based personnel.

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TECHNOLOGY SHOW CASE HALL
EXHIBITOR
Drilling Systems
Drilling Systems has been at the forefront of oilfield training simulation
technology for more than 25 years supplying over 800 simulators world-wide.
The field-proven DrillSIM brand is being expanded to provide the
next generation of advanced well control training and assessment solutions, exceeding OGP#476
recommendations, incorporating new technologies and learning approaches.
Lloyd’s Register
Lloyd’s Register Energy - Drilling provides our clients with enhanced equipment
availability, reliability and maintainability along with better asset integrity.
This gives you an immediate result in improved safety, efficiency and
competitiveness of your drilling operations in any environment, both on and offshore.
Our Drilling services combine 50 years of combined ModuSpec and WEST Engineering experience, with
250 years of experience from Lloyd’s Register, creating an exceptional and unique service offering to
the drilling industry.
“Overall experience was good. Very well
run. Topics and presentations were well
represented and information exchanged.”
William Meeks, Drilling Advisor,
ExxonMobil
“Thoroughly enjoyed the discussion and
sharing of lessons learned.”
Chris McGehee, Training Technical
Manager, Noble Drilling

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CONFERENCE RATING
Please see below for both specific ratings given to various elements of OWC 2014 by some of
our delegates and also an overview of the average ratings received from surveys completed
by all our delegates
WHAT THE DELEGATES SAID… 10 DELEGATES CONFERENCE RATINGS
Overall conference rating 7.7
Quality & value of the content 7.5
Quality & value of the networking 7.6
How well OWC 2014 met
expectations 7.5
Quality & value of the Technology
Showcase Hall 6.8
Quality & value of the
workshops 7.9
How likely delegates are to return
to OWC 2015 7
Regional Director – Gulf of Mexico, BSEE
• Overall conference rating = 9/10
Drilling & Completions Superintendent,
Stone Energy
• Quality & value of the workshops = 10/10
Drilling Advisor, ExxonMobil
• Quality & value of the content = 8/10
Subject Matter Expert – Well Control,
ConocoPhillips
• Quality & value of the networking = 8/10
Senior Safety Manager, Nexen Energy
• Overall conference rating = 9/10
Global Manager – Drilling & Well Control Training,
Noble Drilling
• Overall conference rating = 9/10
Industry Interface Consultant, Chevron
• Quality & value of the networking = 8/10
Senior Drilling Wells Advisor, Total E&P USA
• How well OWC 2014 met expectations = 10/10
General Manager – Deepwater Excellence
Drilling & completions, Nexen Energy
• Quality & value of the networking = 9/10
Principle Technical Expert – Well Control, Shell
• Quality & value of the content = 8/10
Average rating out of 10

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GETTING INVOLVED AT OWC 2015
If you are interested in taking part in OWC 2015 either as a speaker, sponsor or exhibitor,
Offshore Network would love to hear from you.
We are looking to speak to companies with well control experience to share or who are
developing new tools, technologies or software.
In particular we will be focusing on the below topics at OWC 2015:
• Simulation in well control training
• Well control in intervention projects
• Implementation of risk based systems
• Managed pressure drilling
• Sensors & monitoring in well control
• A look at the BOP of the future
• Detection, prevention and
management
• Barrier management and validation
• Well control in extreme environments
• Well control kill & choke systems
• Well control equipment design
• Well control in well planning &
construction
• New barrier technology
• Real time centres in well control
The Offshore Well Control Conference will return to Houston in May 2015. Based on
discussions and feedback from the conference in 2014, we can confirm that the following
topics will feature in the program.
If you have a story to share or would like to contribute to the program or even nominate a
company or individual you would like to hear from, Please contact us on the details below
Contact James Taylor on jtaylor@offsnet.com or call +44 (0) 203 411 9144