MIDDLE EAST
PRODUCED WATER OILFIELD
SYMPOSIUM & EXHIBITION

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WELCOME MESSAGE

On behalf of the Produced Water Society – Middle East Chapter, it is our distinct pleasure to extend a cordial invitation to you for the upcoming Middle East Produced Water Oilfield Symposium & Exhibition 2024″, scheduled to take place from 17th – 18th, September 2024 in Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl – Doha, Qatar.

Building upon the success of previous society events, the 2024 Qatar edition will once again serve as a paramount platform for addressing the latest challenges, exploring opportunities, showcasing innovations, discussing technological advancements, navigating environmental regulations and delving into water treatment and reuse within the realm of produced water management.

Qatar, a leader in sustainable resource management, has made significant strides in produced water treatment and utilization. Qatar’s commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship will be showcased, offering valuable insights for attendees seeking to implement effective solutions in their respective regions. The symposium promises to be an exceptional opportunity for professionals worldwide to exhibit their cutting-edge technologies, share best practices and discuss valuable lessons learned. By hosting the event in Qatar, we aim to facilitate a rich exchange of ideas and experiences and promoting international collaboration within the industry.

We firmly believe that this symposium will be a crucial platform for industry leaders, subject matter experts, government officials and environmental professionals to stay ahead of the latest advancements and growth trends, both regionally and internationally. We extend a special invitation to all IOCs and NOCs to play a pivotal role in shaping the discourse and contributing to the sustainable future of our region.

We look forward to your active participation in making the Middle East Produced Water Oilfield Symposium & Exhibition 2024 a resounding success.

Your presence and contributions will undoubtedly enrich the symposium, making it a memorable and impactful gathering.

Dr. Jenny Lawler

Senior Research Director
CONFERENCE CHAIR

Keynote Speaker

Khalid H. Al Jamea

Director

Sea Water Injection Department

Abdulrahman AlQahtani

Director

Northern Area Technical Support Department

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

DAY – 1

17st SEPTEMBER
07:30-08:30	Registration
08:40-08:50	Welcome Address Conference Chair Dr. Jenny Lawler
08:50-09:00	Speech from Produced Water Society Middle East Chapter President Hani Khalifa
09:00-09:15	Keynote Speech
09:15-09:30	Sponsors Appreciation and Plaque Distribution
09:30-10:15	PANEL SESSION 1: Water Management Strategies & Policies for Qatar 2030 Vision and Beyond
Moderator	Steve Coffee, President of Produced Water Society
	Saada Al Shukaili, Head of Water Management
	Dr. Jenny Lawler, Senior Research Director
	Robin Slocombe, MENA Technology Director
	Howard Bevan, Director of Energy
	Dr. Mohammad Albeldawi, Environmental Expert and Engineering Consultant
10:15-10:45	Networking Coffee Break
10:45 – 11:45	SESSION 1: Global & Regional Water Management Approaches
Moderator	Hani Khalifa, Produced Water Society Middle East Chapter President
10:45-11:05	Current challenges and future trend in produced water management: Moving towards water security and sustainability Dr. Mohammad Albeldawi
11:05-11:25	Global Produced Water Strategies & the Role of Produced Water in Energy Expansion Steve Coffee
11:25-11:45	Flowing Towards Sustainability: Navigating Qatar’s 2030 Vision Through Produced Water Management Abheek Banerjee
11:45-12:45	Networking Luncheon & Prayer
12:45-14:00	Interactive Round Table Session
14:00-14:20	Networking Coffee Break
14:20-16:00	SESSION 2: Integrated Produced Water Management Approaches
Moderator	Mokrane Khaldi, Business Manager Water Services
14:20-14:40	Novel 5S Workflow for Production Optimization and Water Management Asad Abbas
14:40-15:00	Optimizing Water Management: Avocet Workflow Enhancement at North Kuwait Asset Mohammed Al-Mutairi
15:00-15:20	Thermal Water Treatment Plant & Boilers Integrity Strategy Enhancement for Higher Ultimate Recovery Mohammed Al-Fazari
15:20-15:40	Overcoming Production Constraints by Enhancing PWRI Through Design Debottlenecking and Innovative Operational Methodologies Muhammad Aslam	<!––>
15:40-16:00	Unlocking the Future of Water Management: A Revolutionary SHP Technology Unveiled Andrew Barron
16:00-16:10	Closing Speech Dr. Mohammad Albeldawi

PRESENTATION TITLE
1	Rishal Mathews	Microbubble Flotation: Transforming and Simplifying Produced Water Treatment
2	Ala Alardah	Developing an Effective, Low-Cost, and Sustainable Method for Lead Removal from Wastewater in Qatar Using Chitosan Hydrogel Beads
3	Alan O’Donoghue	The Importance of Measuring Oil Droplet Size in Produced Water and How To Do It
4	Bart Prast	PWT Using Advanced Mechanical Low Shear Technology
5	Houda Majid	An Integrated Life-Cycle Assessment and Mixed Integer Linear Programming for Beneficial Reuse of Produced Water in Oilfield Offshore Operations
6	Noama Shareef	Novel IFAS System for Biological Wastewater Treatment
7	Faizal Mumtaz Ahmad Raza Azmi	Comprehensive Study of Produced Water Through a Hydrocyclone
8	Shamsa Al Menhali	Unique Chemistry with a Dual Function High Thermal Stability Fluids/High-Temperature Water-Based Drilling Fluid-Four Conditioning Trips, Saving 2-5 Days of Rig Time
9	Chip Westaby	Produced Water Optimization with Process Survey
10	Nadeem A Khan	Effect of C/N Ratio on COD and Total Nitrogen Removal in Produced Water Treatment using SBR Thereby Predicting Process Behavior using Machine Learning Model
11	Saleh F. Enazi	Shaybah Water Sustainability & Conservation of Non-renewable Ground Water
12	Marwa Alani	Environmental and Health Concerns of Bisphenol-A and Phthalic Acid Esters in Seawater and Plastic Bottles in Qatar: A GC-MS Study with Optimized Extraction Method
13	Zainab Baloochi	Activated Carbon Derived from Fennel Flower Waste for Highly Efficient Hydrogen Evolution
14	Mohamed A. Mahmoud	Utilizing Biodegradation Mechanism to Reuse Produced Water at Cooling Towers, Irrigation and as Wash Water
15	Misfer G Alotaibi	Evaluation of Seawater Deaeration Alternatives and Optimization of Nitrogen Stripping Process at Qurayyah Sea Water Plant
16	Talal Al Shamrani	Desalination Profitability Optimization via Intermittent Reverse Osmosis Membranes
17	Zryan Ibrahim Ahmed	Enhancing Success Rates of Rigless Squeeze-Cementing Operations Using Crosslinked Low-Polymer Weight Polyacrylamide Gel for Water Shut-Off in Sandstone Wells
18	Abdulrahman Alharbi	Innovative Technique to Selectively Determine the Dissolved Acid Gases Concentrations in Water Injection Pipeline System
19	Adel M. Al-Solami	Characterization of Organic and Inorganic Deposits From Water Injection Strainer Using Spectroscopy (FTIR), Thermal Analysis Profile (LOI) And Diffraction (ORD) Techniques
20	Manel Femandez	Advanced Membrane Solutions for D & G Industry to Provide Water Reuse
21	Elliot Brown	Digital Engineering Approaches for Innovation in Produced Water Handling
22	Wally Georgie	How to Optimize Problematic Seawater Injection Systems
23	Rob Stoffele	Advanced Media Filtration for Efficient Production
24	Muhammed Hassanall	Re-Thinking Approaches to Water Management for Value Accretion
25	Mohammad K. Hassan	Industrial Wastewater Remediation in Qatar using Advanced Block Copolymer Membranes

DAY – 2

18th SEPTEMBER
07:30-08:30	Registration
09:00-09:10	Welcome Address Steve Coffee
09:10-09:30	Keynote Speech: Robert Norton Chief Commercial Officer
09:30-10:30	PANEL SESSION 2: Turning Drops into Dollars: Maximizing Value from Water Through Innovative Reuse and Mineral Recovery
Moderator	Rajendra Ghimire, Water, Energy Expansion & Sustainability Consultant
	Malcolm Corsie, Regional General Manager
	Moin Muhammad, Vice President – Chemicals, Water & Technology Center
	Sami Sayadi, Director Center for Sustainable Development
	Hamidreza Samouei, Faculty member of Texas A & M University
	Wale Olabintan, Business Development Manager
10:30-11:00	Networking Coffee Break
11:00-12:00	SESSION 3: Unlocking Produced Water Potential for Beneficial Reuse and Mineral Recovery
Moderator	Saada Al Shukalli,Head of Water Management
11:00-11:20	Produced Water Refining Efforts against Water Scarcity, Global Warming, and Critical Mineral Shortages Hamid Samouei
11:20-11:40	Zero Liquid Discharge Desalination: A green solution for water security and brine management Faris Abusittah
11:40-12:00	Produced Water Treatment for Reuse Ralph Davies
12:00-13:00	Networking Luncheon & Prayer
13:00-14:00	SESSION 4: Nature Inspired Approach to Produced Water Treatment
Moderator	Sami Sayadi, Director Center for Sustainable Development
13:00-13:20	Innovative Biocatalytic Approach for Treating GTL Process Water Riham Mohamed Sorkatti Abubakr
13:20-13:40	Abundance and Diversity of Oil-degrading Bacteria in Produced Water Wetland Treatment System, Rima-Oman Fatema Al Mendhry
13:40-14:00	Membrane Treatment of Produced Water From Gas Fields In Qatar Viktor Kochkodan
14:00-14:30	Networking Coffee Break
14:30-16:00	SESSION 5: Optimising Produced Water Treatment: Field Case Studies
Moderator	Nabil Tarhouni, General Manager	<!––>
14:30-14:50	Limitation of Produced Water Treatment System Lineup and The Means to Improve PW Management Wally Georgie
14:50-15:10	Dukhan Hydrocyclones Upgrade Chiragkumar Baravaliya, Dhritiman Raymondal
15:10-15:30	Case Study: Increased Produced Water Treatment Capacity by Retrofitting of an Existing DGF Steinar Asdahl
15:30-15:50	Specific Management of Oilfield Chemicals in CEOR Projects: Recommendations and Best Practices Matthieu Cognet
15:50-16:10	Compact Water Removal for Re-injection at an Unmanned Platform Bas Hakenberg
16:10-16:20	Closing Speech