International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC)

“Reshaping the Industry to Meet Ever Increasing Demands”

 The global drilling industry progresses steadily toward a culture where HSE awareness stands paramount, where workers are empowered to intervene to prevent unsafe acts, even if chain of command lines are crossed, and where the holy grail of zero incidents can become a reality. It takes leadership, along with strong workforce participation, to build and sustain a successful HSE&T culture.  Mark your calendar for the 2013 IADC Drilling HSE&T Europe Conference & Exhibition that will be held on 25-26 September 2013 in the Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre in Amsterdam.

CONFERENCE PROGRAM

Wednesday, 25 September 2013

07.00 Conference Registration, Coffee Service & Open Exhibition - Sponsored by KCA DEUTAG Drilling GmbH
Atrium Foyer & Zurich I+II

08.30 Welcome & Opening Remarks: Stephen A. Colville, President & CEO, IADC
Matterhorn Room

08.45 Keynote Presentation: Paul Buijsingh, Shell Group Process Safety Manager, Shell

09.15 Panel Discussion: “Deepening the Workforce’s Understanding of Process Safety”
Moderator: Tony Johnson, Corporate Director Operational Integrity & QMS, Transocean

Process Safety is not a new concept, but as the drilling industry’s focus on Process Safety increases, one challenge we will all face is how we get the right message to the workforce. How do we ensure that we create a sense of importance, with an appropriate sense of urgency?
As part of their discussion the panel will share their approach to ensuring:

• The workforce has a good understanding of Process Safety
• The increased focus on Process Safety doesn’t create a loss of focus on Personal Safety

Panelists:

• Gordon Graham, VP Wells SE, Shell Global Solutions International B. V.
• David A. Jones, Chief Consultant, Atkins
• George Galloway, Development Director, The Well Academy
• James Darnell, HSE Vice President, Noble Drilling Services

 10.30 Networking Break & Open Exhibition - Sponsored by KCA DEUTAG Drilling GmbH
Attrium Foyer & Zurich I+II

11.00 HSE Management & Leadership
Session Chair: Marco Borzi, QHSE Manager, Saipem Maritime Asset Management Luxembourg

The Zero Index: A Strategic Approach to Safety for the Oil and Gas Industry: Guy Boyd, Regional General Manager, EMEA, BST
Most oil & gas companies don’t need more things to do in safety–they need a way to get more out of what they are already doing. This presentation introduces the Zero Index, a new framework for safety performance that helps organizations to see what is possible and the steps to getting there.

Leadership Strategies for Effective Collaboration and Culture Change: Tamer Ghoneim, Risk Management Director, Energy Risk Consulting
Key elements of knowledge imperative to the development of strong leaders are described. Specific examples will be provided and lessons learned from over two decades of leadership experience in the oil and gas industry will be shared. The presentation will focus on the topics of the importance of context, guidelines for clear and committed communication, effective listening, and methodologies for conducting effective meetings.

12.00 Luncheon & Open Exhibition
Silk Road Restaurant, 2nd Floor

13.30 Dropped Objects
Session Chair: D. Scott Vaughn, CSP, REM, Vice President – HSE, Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc.

Dropped Block Incidents; Reasons and Prevention: Adrian Wolf, Junior Surveyor Operational Assurance, Stefan Wirth, OMV E&P GmbH, Gerhard Thonhauser, University of Leoben, Austria
An overview is given on dropped block incidents and the root causes for the incidents. Recommendations for rig audits and benefits of same are given and the practical experience with this kind of incidents and mitigation measures is shown. The aim of the presentation is to draw a lively picture of the high potential risks involved in dropped block incidents and the benefits that result from adequate contractor management.

Dropped Object Management System; A Proactive Approach towards Accident Prevention: Hadi Al Ajmi, Team Leader Development Drilling & Workover, Rajesh Kumar P V, Khaled Al Ajmi, Abdulaziz Rushoud, Kuwait Oil Company
Kuwait Oil Company developed administrative controls to eliminate the potential dropped object hazards and has implemented Dropped Object Management System at the rigs. The technical background for the dropped object calculation is explained as well as the basis of impact energy calculation and severity classification through consequence calculator graph.The outcomes of a conducted survey are shown in a worksheet. Through a workshop an inspection checklist was made, followed by a training for key members. This resulted in a risk reduction to ALARP level.

14.30 Networking Break & Open Exhibition - Sponsored by KCA DEUTAG Drilling GmbH
Atrium Foyer & Zurich I+II

15.00 Health
Session Chair: John Karish, Director – Safety, Health & Environment, Ensco plc

A Case Study on Hand Injuries in D&T Operations, Causes and Solutions: Ahmad Al-Shatti, Safety Engineer, Garry Gopaul, HSE Specialist, Hamad Al-Kandari, Kuwait Oil Company
Due to the intensive interface between workers and equipment associated with drilling and service contractor operations, hand injuries rank as one of the highest type of injuries. The main contributing causes in Drilling & Technology (D&T) are identified, and strategies that have been practically employed for reduction of these types of injuries are demonstrated. Identification of standards and how they are being implemented and the impact of a diverse workforce, consisting of different nationalities on the effectiveness of programs is reviewed, as well as best practices for sustainable implementation.

Are You Fit to Work Offshore? Dr. Francois Pelat, Director of Medical Services, Transocean
The offshore environment is a very unique and challenging workplace which combines the remoteness with a high exposure to industrial risks. The personnel deployed in such a very demanding working environment must be medically and functionally fit for duty to reduce – if not prevent – sudden illness-type condition and occupational incidents. The steps taken by a leading international drilling contractor to progressively roll-out on a global basis an appropriate targeted-health screening associated with a baseline functional evaluation are explained.

H-Factor Program – The Road to Health: Sabatino De Sanctis, Corporate QHSE Senior Vice President, Frano Mika, Corporate Overseas Health Manager, Vincenzo Nicosia, Corporate Italy Health Manager, Saipem SpA
Saipem decided to intervene directly, creating the program, named H-factor, which will assure the healthier food served. It intends to create a food culture which should become a way of life without imposed constraints or obligations. Once accepted, this health culture will represent a strong guaranty for the improvement and preservation of peoples’ wellbeing, welfare, and quality of life, on work sites and in their respective homes and families.

Human Behaviours: Ben Condon BSc, Dip OHS, Market Development Manager Health and Wellness, ESS Support Services Worldwide (part of Compass Group PLC)
Obesity is one of the greatest public health challenges of the 21st century. Its prevalence has tripled in many countries of the WHO European Region since the 1980s, and the numbers of those affected continue to rise at an alarming rate. In response, ESS Support Services Worldwide, a global leader in the provision of food and allied services to more than 400 Platform, Drill Rigs, Tenders, ASV and Marine Support vessels, has developed a number of cost effective, safety and environmentally focused innovations for the Offshore and Remote sector. One such innovation is ESS’s “Tastelife Health and Wellness Program”.

17.00-18.00 Welcoming Reception & Open Exhibition
Atrium Foyer & Zurich I+II

Thursday, 26 September 2013

07.30 Conference Registration, Coffee Service & Open Exhibition – Sponsored by Enablon
Atrium Foyer & Zurich I+II

08.30 Welcome & Opening Remarks
Matterhorn Room

08.45 Keynote Presentation: Eero Ailio, Deputy Head of Unit, European Commission DG Energy

09.15 Environment
Session Chair: Bram Leerdam, HSE&Q Manager, Noble Drilling (Nederland) B.V.

Arctic Drilling – A Review and Forecast: G. Abdel Ghoneim, Engineering Manager Oil & Gas Americas, Atkins
Arctic drilling state of the art is presented to demonstrate the feasibility of Arctic development through satisfaction of all HSE requirements and proven risk management technology.

Environmental Ranking Systems – Lessons from Shipping: Maurice Meehan, Head of Environment and Chemicals, Maersk Drilling
An investigation into environmental ranking indices and lessons learnt from the tanker industry.

10.15 Networking Break & Open Exhibition - Sponsored by Enablon
Atrium Foyer & Zurich I+II

10.45 Training
Session Chair: Jennifer May Guidry, Director Corporate QHSE & Management System, Hercules Offshore

Stop Work Authority – the Last Barrier: John Karish, Director – Safety, Health & Environment, Ensco plc
Ensco’s Stop Work Authority (SWA) process and the training program developed and implemented to aid our people in exercising SWA in their daily activities is described.

Stimulating the Legacy Knowledge Transfer in a Multi-Generational Workforce: Jerri Babin, Vice President of Strategic Sales Support, Sara Davila, Communications Coordinator, National Oilwell Varco
The internal transfer of knowledge is about finding out what you know and using it to improve performance and leveraging what you already have. It all circles back to the transfer of best practices. Why? Because best practices are based on actionable experiences and based in real-life know-how that other people within the organization have used.

Training & Competency for Rig Builders: Paul Brightman, Training Manager, Derrick Services (UK) Limited
How to train and assess the competency of your workforce, without affecting production or performance, ensuring the safety of your personnel whilst also achieving the best end results will be presented. The company has seen a reduction in their accident and incident rates, higher scores in audits and additionally boasts to have a solid demonstrable competent workforce.

12.15 Luncheon & Open Exhibition
Silk Road Restaurant, 2nd Floor

13.45 Session Human Factors
Session Chair: Gary Kelso, Offshore Area Operating Authority, BP

Cognitive Issues and the Scope of Human Factors Affecting the Safety of Well Operations: Dr Ronald W McLeod, Global Discipline Lead Human Factors, Shell International
This presentation will draw on the experience of Ron and his involvement in activities to improve human factors in well operations both within Shell and in external bodies, including SPE and OGP. The focus will be on the critical importance of situation awareness and the perception and communication of risk. Ron will illustrate how the inherent psychological and cognitive characteristics of people can interfere with effective risk assessment and real-time, operational decision making, and illustrate strategies that can be followed to reduce the related risks. The presentation will also summarise some thinking on what has been learnt from major incidents about the range of human factors issues that need to be managed to further improve human reliability in well operations.

Non-technical Skills for Wells Operations: Rhona Flin, Professor of Applied Psychology, Industrial Psychology Research Centre, University of Aberdeen
Drawing on previous research with pilots and surgeons, as well as a recent project for Oil and Gas Producers (OGP), this paper will examine the non-technical (cognitive and teamwork) skills for wells operations, with particular reference to drillers. It will cover how to identify key skills and techniques (e.g. CRM) for training and assessment.

14.45 Networking Break & Open Exhibition - Sponsored by Enablon
Atrium Foyer & Zurich I+II

15.15 Panel Session: Emergency Preparedness
Moderator: Søren Jisgaard Jeppesen, Senior Director, Head of QMHSE, A.P. Moller – Maersk A/S, Maersk Drilling

As the oil and gas industry learns from past incidents and prepares for future growth, companies are realizing the need for periodic comprehensive review of their emergency response plans. This panel will discuss their company’s emergency plan, from creation through to implementation, including drills, review, revision and testing processes.

Panelists:

• Cees van Oosterom, Advisor, Nogepa – Norex Exercise
• Kenny Adams, Head of Land Drilling QHSSET, KCA DEUTAG Drilling Ltd.
• Ed Thompson, Director, Programme Management, Group Crisis and Continuity Management, BP
• Sam Croft, Operations Manager – Europe, Noble Drilling

16.45 Closing Remarks

Unassigned Papers of Note:
The following paper proposals will be included in the conference if a scheduled paper becomes unavailable. In addition, these presentations will be made available in the IADC conference proceedings, should the author so desire.

Using Advanced Media to Enhance Software Training Effectiveness: Roger Lee, Training Manager, David Assaf, Megan Stevenson, Brad Krause, Baker Hughes Inc.
The presentation will highlight the process utilized to create innovative solutions for teaching software to a diverse global audience. Samples of the final visual and audio outputs will provide examples of the creativity incorporated into the training methodology.

Hands Free Pipe Handling: Adham Jaber, Sales Manager, Weatherford
Technology that will help new and existing rigs automate the pipe tripping operation and is easily retrofitted to Double, Triple land rigs, Jack-ups and Barges will be featured. With the use of robotic technology, the tripping operations on a rig can be performed with no hands on the pipe. The ability to remove the Derrickman and Floorhands out of harm’s way during tripping operations will greatly reduce the risk of injury on the rig. The automated racking board pipe handling system also provides consistent and repetitive tripping operations for extended periods of time and in any weather condition. By empowering rig personnel to perform the tripping operation safely and efficiently, you will see up to 15% faster tripping times, allowing you to reach TD faster.

Engagement for Safety: Richard Barna, Managing Director, Connect SL
Research shows that only 3 or 4 out of every 10 employees are engaged in the workplace. It is widely accepted that this is a significant burden on the global economy and on individual organisations in terms of lost productivity, employee retention and safety. Safety improvement strategies still rely on refining safety management systems, compliance and on running awareness campaigns. Given the level of employee engagement it stands to reason that the most effective way to improve safety would be to increase the number of people receptive to the safety message, to improve the level of engagement.

 PROGRAM COMMITTEE

Marco Borzi, Saipem SpA
Mohamed El Halimi, Danish Energy Agency
Ashok Garlapati, Kuwait Oil Company
Gordon Graham, Shell International
Søren R. Jeppesen, Maersk Drilling
Tony Johnson, Transocean
John Karish, Ensco plc
Gary Kelso, BP Exploration
Leiv J. Kvamme, North Atlantic Management AS
Bram Leerdam, Noble Drilling
Jennifer May Guidry, Hercules Offshore
Nils Romslo, Statoil ASA
Henki Sivertsen, Statoil
Øyvind Tuntland, Petroleum Safety Authority Norway
Scott Vaughn, Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc.
Michael de Vos, State Supervision of Mines
Richard Watkiss, KCA DEUTAG Drilling
Paul Breaux, IADC
Jens Hoffmark, IADC
Joe Hurt, IADC
Rhett Winter, IADC

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 EXHIBITORS

AdviSafe Risk Management B.V.

CGE Risk Management Solutions

Derrick Services (UK) Ltd

DNV Software

Drilling Systems (UK) Ltd

 Drillmec S.p.A.

Dropsafe

EHS Insight

Enablon

HexArmor

Kelvin Top-Set

Latchways Plc

Marex Marine & Risk Consultancy

Marine Cybernetics AS

Petrofac Training Services

Presight

Safeguard® Hi-Traction™ Anti-Slip Covers

Stopdrop Tooling Ltd.

Subsea Solutions

 The Well Academy

Westex

Well Control School

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CONFERENCE HOTEL INFORMATION

 Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre
Piet Heinkade 11
1019 BR AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS
Phone +31 (0)20 519 12 00 – Fax +31 (0)20 519 12 39
Email: hotel.amsterdam@moevenpick.com - Website: www.moevenpick-amsterdam.com

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Standard room single use at Euro 250.00 per room per night
The above mentioned rates are per room per night, including breakfast and 6% VAT and excluding 5,5% city tax.

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