Agenda

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  • Workshop 1: Gas Conditioning & Dew Point Control – Kefah A. Al-Faddagh

Instructor
Kefah A. Al-Faddagh
Kefah A. Al-Faddagh

Gas Processing Consultant , Saudi Aramco

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  • Workshop 2: Gas Sweetening Processes and Innovations – Amine Experts

Instructor
Michael Sheilan P.Eng.
Michael Sheilan P.Eng.

Senior Principal Engineer , SGS Amine Experts

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  • Workshop 3: Sulfur Recovery Technologies and Solutions – Sulfur Recovery Engineering (SRE)

Instructor
Dharmesh Patel
Dharmesh Patel

Sulfur Recovery Specialist , Sulfur Recovery Engineering Inc. (SRE)

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  • Workshop 4: Gas and NGL Dehydration – PetroSkills

Instructor
Malcolm Harrison
Malcolm Harrison

Senior Instructor for PetroSkills , Lanzarote, Spain

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  • Workshop 5: Advanced Filtration & Separation Applications – Pall

Instructor
Alex Vandeput
Alex Vandeput

Business Development Manager , Pall

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  • Workshop 6: Efficient and Reliable Operations in Gas Treatment and Thermal Management: Reducing Solvent Losses, Corrosion and Energy Use

Instructors
Anmar Balkhair
Anmar Balkhair

Senior Technical Service & Development Specialist , Heat Transfer Solutions

Ahmad Kadoura
Ahmad Kadoura

EMEAI Marketing Manager , Dow, Middle East Innovation Center

Lorenzo Spagnuolo
Lorenzo Spagnuolo

O&G Application Technology Leader , Dow

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  • Workshop 7: Emissions Management in Gas Plants using Process Simulation – BRE

Instructors
Ganank Srivastava
Ganank Srivastava

ProMax Engineering Consultant , MEI

Mostafa Shehata
Mostafa Shehata

ProMax Engineering Consultant , MEA

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  • Conference Registration

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  • Guests Arrival

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  • VIP Exhibition Tour

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  • Inauguration Ceremony for the Conference

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  • Opening Remarks: GPA-GCC Executive Committee Chairman

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  • Keynote Speech: Abdulkareem A. Al Ghamdi, Executive Vice President, Gas, Aramco

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  • Keynote Speech: Global Gas, LNG, NGL market outlook

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  • Executive Panel Discussion I: The role of Gas in Energy Transition and Sustainability

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  • Sposnors Awarding

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  • Prayer & Lunch Break

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  • CycloneCC: The technology to accelerate industrial decarbonization

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  • Technology and Equipment Advances to Address Market Needs for Large LNG Trains Ari Products

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  • From World-Scale LNG to Large-Scale Liquid Hydrogen: Leveraging Lessons Learned for Super-Cold Rotating Equipment Applications

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  • Plasma-based H2S Decomposition: A Novel Approach for Acid Gas Treatment

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  • AGRU Amine Chilling Optimization and Decarbonization through Propane Refrigeration Intelligent Operation

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  • Design Considerations for Ethane Recovery and Ethane Rejection Capability

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  • Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality: Strategies for the Oil & Gas Value Chain

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  • Total Sulphur Reduction in LNG plant

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  • Coffee Break

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  • Smart Flare Solution (SFS)

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  • Reliable and Efficient Heat Transfer Fluid Systems: Fluid Selection and Design Considerations

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  • Automated startup and dryout of SRU fired heaters

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  • Sulfur Free Chilling: A Solvent-Powered Approach to Coldbox Cleaning for Optimal Industrial Efficiency

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  • Samref's Leveraging Optimization Techniques for the SRU Claus Catalyst to Achieve Cots Saving

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  • Mercaptan removal options

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  • Development and Implementation of a Virtual Analyzer for RVP Prediction in Mina Al Ahmadi Refinery: A Cost-Effective and Efficient Solution

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  • Evaluation of Tri Ethylene Glycol (TEG) Carryover on Amine-based Acid Gas Removal Units: Impact, Tolerable Concentrations, and Operational Strategies

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  • Smart Loading Optimizer Engine (SLOpE)

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  • An Optimum Design for Controlling Pigging Slug to Achieve Cost-Effective Solution

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  • Session Wrap-up

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  • Gala Dinner (Reception)

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  • Gala Dinner (by invite only)

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  • Executive Panel Discussion II: The Role of Gas technologies in Accelerating Decarbonization and Achieving Net Zero

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  • Lean Solvent Pump Re-rating

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  • Protection of Cryogenic Heat Exchangers

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  • Hybrid Solvent System Design Approach Upgraded

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  • Process Valves Operation & Maintenance-TFT (Task Force Team) Report on the RCA (Root Cause Analysis) Conducted by KOC to enhance Asset Integrity / Safety and Reliability of Pipelines Network

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  • Coffee Break

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  • Utilize Excess Steam to Achieve Sustainability Goals for Decarbonization

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  • Development and Implementation of Thiopaq O&G Ultra: A New Efficient Biological Process for Removal of H2S and Recovery of Elemental Sulfur

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  • Driving Sustainability in Gas Processing: IIoT Models & Strategic Roadmap

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  • KNPC and UOP Collaboration Towards Operational Excellence

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  • Sulzer separation excellence for Carbon Capture at scale

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  • Hydraulic and Engineering Analysis for Additional Feed Gas Connection from Compressor Stations 09 & 10 to Central Gas Plant-III (CGP-III)

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  • The importance of accurate simulation tools and a complete understanding of the CO2 conditioning scheme in the design of dehydration units

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  • A Comparative Analysis of Natural Gas Dehydration Unit Placement: Assessing Performance and Efficiency in Gas Processing Facilities

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  • A Novel and Innovative Flare Gas Recovery Solution - From Waste to Value

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  • The power and beauty of an advanced hybrid gas sweetening technology – Economics advantages, and sustainability benefits

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  • Morning Session Wrap-Up

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  • Prayer & Lunch Break

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  • Adsorption Based Dehydration Technology for Captured CO2

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  • Utilizing ground plastic mat for heavy loading & offloading activities

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  • Advancing Safety, Energy Transition and Sustainability in KIPIC LNG Import Terminal Flare system

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  • KOC Private GPT: Empowering Secure Document Inquiry with In-House AI Innovation

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  • Solving the Decarbonisation-Business Performance Dilemma: A Game-Changer for the Energy Transition

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  • Robotic Inspection for Tanks

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  • Iron Sulphides  - Friend or Foe

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  • Ultrasonic-Shear Wave Technique for Online Valves Inspection

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  • Coffee Break

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  • Green-Safe-Economic Common well pad

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  • Sulfur Recovery Unit - Optimization Advisor

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  • Resolution of Operational Challenges at MEROX Unit for LPG Treatment

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  • Enhancing Control Systems: DCS Mesh Network Integration

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  • High COD Impact on Refinery Waste Water Plant

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  • Advantages Associated with the Use of 3A Molecular Sieve in Natural Gas Dehydration

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  • Avoid Critical Sour Plant Trip Due To Frequent Utility Nitrogen Trip

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  • Advisory optimization using Reinforcement Learning for the NGL Fractionation

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  • Sustainable Investment Through Fine-Tuned SRU Catalyst Profile

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  • Maximizing Gas Value Chain through Effective Over-pressure Control Scheme at NGL Spheres

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  • Afternoon Session Wrap-up

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  • Production Choke Valve Capacity Upgrade

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  • Reinforced Thermoplastic Pipes Deployment for Unconventional Resources Jafurah Facilities

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  • Best practices for effective Lube oil flushing of large industrial turbo machinery

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  • Eliminating Fire and Safety Concerns and Reduce H2S Emissions in Large Liquid Sulphur Tanks

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  • Concrete Supply and Quality Enhancement in Remote Accelerated Mega Project Through the Utilization of Lower Carbon Concrete Containing Saudi Arabian Natural Pozzolan

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  • Advanced Critical Document Sustainability Process in PDO Abstract

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  • Optimizing Commissioning and Start-Up Strategy for Petroleum Development Oman: Transitioning from Outsourcing to In-House Sources.

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  • Transporting Lean Gas and Condensate from KJO to KNPC LPG Plant via the KOC 30" NK Pipeline

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  • Coffee Break

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  • Empowering the AI Era: Unleashing Digital Dexterity Capabilities

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  • Pulse Eddy Current-PEC

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  • Bridging Competency Gaps with Systems Thinking: A Holistic Approach to Talent Development

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  • Iron Sulfide Scale Control in Gas Production Systems

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  • Leading the Energy Transition through Competency Framework Advancement

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  • The Risks and Opportunities of Natural Gas in Energy Transition

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  • Empowering Human Capital for Sustainable Success: A Case Study of KIPIC's LNGI Facility

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  • Innovative design solutions for ground flare challenges

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  • Empowering Operators: AI-driven Solutions For Enhanced And Future Ready Industrial Operations

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  • Engineering Study for Piping Design Modification for SCH and BBD systems in SRUs

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  • Session Wrap-up and Closing Remarks

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  • Conference Closing Remarks by GPA-GCC Chairman, Rashed Al-Dossary

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  • Prayer & Lunch Break

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