Don’t miss this SPE Distinguished Lecturer!

SPE Thailand Monthly Technical Meeting

Thursday, March 20, 2025 5:00-7:30PM

The Landmark hotel, Sukhumvit, Bangkok

"Liability is for Ever: Risk Elements in the Implementation of Decommissioning and Well P&A"

Brian Twomey

Managing Director and Principal Consultant

Reverse Engineering Services Ltd (RESL)

&

"Special Announcement: Thailand 25th Bidding Round (Onshore)"

Trin Intaraprasong

Petroleum Economics Group

DMF

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Entrance Fee:

• SPE Member with registration – 500 THB
• Non-Member with registration – 1,000 THB
• No registration (Walk in) – 1,500 THB
• SPE Student chapter with registration – Free of charge

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Registration will be closed on Wednesday 19 March 2025 at 12:00pm

(SPE Thailand reserves right to close the registration upon reaching venue capacity which may be before the above date/time)

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Schedule:

• 5:00pm Door open for Registration & Networking
• 5:45pm Meeting room & buffet line opened, participant to start seating
• 6:15pm Welcome Remarks & Speaker Introduction
• 6:20pm Special Announcement: Thailand 25th Bidding Round (Onshore) Sharing by DMF
• 6:30pm Speaker Talk and Q&A
• 7:30pm Lucky Draws & Closing Remarks

Abstract:

Decommissioning, well plugging, and abandonment (D&A) are often the unsung heroes of the oil and gas industry. While these activities are crucial to any project’s lifecycle, they are frequently overlooked during the initial planning stages. Despite the significant costs associated with D&A, which can sometimes even exceed those of initial development, they rarely receive the same level of attention as construction and drilling.

This neglect can lead to significant financial and environmental liabilities. Planning for decommissioning from the very beginning of a project is essential to mitigate these risks. Operators can significantly reduce costs and minimise environmental impact by incorporating D&A considerations into the initial project design.

Dr Brian Twomey will share valuable insights and lessons learned from global projects. By understanding the importance of proactive D&A planning, we can ensure a sustainable future for the oil and gas industry.

Bio:

Dr Brian G Twomey, Principal Consultant & Managing Director, is responsible for decommissioning and abandonment operations planning, decommissioning engineering, peer review work and cost analysis. He has worked on oil & gas decommissioning and pipeline issues for over 33 years and has carried out decommissioning studies/work on over 700 offshore installations worldwide. Dr Twomey has worked on decommissioning in Africa, Australia, SE Asia, South America, Canada, Greece, Mexico, Norway, Ireland, the UK and the USA. He has presented over 100 decommissioning papers and given numerous public and private training courses on all aspects of decommissioning.

Upcoming meetings:

• April 2025: Songkran Break
• 15 May 2025: SPE Distinguished Lecturer Program: Tan Chee Phuat “Geomechanical Risks Mitigation – A Must for Safe Long-Term CO2 Geological Storage”