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SPE Middle East Artificial Lift Conference and Exhibition
29–30 October 2024 | The Gulf Hotel Bahrain | Manama, Bahrain

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Panel Session 1: Artificial Lift R&D and New Technology – Challenging Conventions

Tuesday, 29 October
Al Dana 1
Panel, Plenary, and Special Sessions

A strategic panel discussion focusing on technology advancements where the industry technology leaders share insights of economic values from pioneering innovations such as rigless alternative deployment, and disruptive technology’s role in optimising today's industry lifting cost. While in parallel, explore technology solutions advancements in the harsh and gassy challenges. 

The panel will also feature a lens on efficient progressive solutions driven by PMM, high-speed systems, and surface equipment technologies.

Looking beyond oil and gas, this panel will also cover thermal applications in artificial lift systems and the latest cutting-edge achievements in the industry.

Chairperson
Noor Alenezi, Regional Area Director - Baker Hughes
Speakers
Saad M. Almutairi, Chief Technologist/EXPEC ARC/Production Technology Division - Aramco
Gireesh K. Bhat , Technology Director, Artificial Lift - Halliburton
Khaled Elsheikh, Chief Technology and Strategy Officer - Alkhorayef Petroleum
James Rhys-Davies, James Rhys-Davies-Technical Director - NOV
Luis Seczon, Chief Technology Officer - Levare International

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  • MEAL is a vital event for staying informed about technological advancements, networking with industry leaders, and gaining insights tailored to the Middle Eastern market, making it highly relevant in the current industry landscape. I advice professionals to focus on addressing current industry challenges, provide clear and innovative solutions, use strong data and evidence, structure and clarity, align with conference goals. By focusing on these elements, authors can effectively showcase the importance and relevance of their work, increasing the likelihood of their paper being selected for presentation
    Adnan Al Ghadani
    Petroleum Development Oman
  • The SPE Middle East Artificial Lift Conference and Exhibition provides an excellent platform to our industry for knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and innovation. Participating in this conference has enabled us to forge meaningful partnerships, stay updated with the latest trends, and deliver exceptional results to our customers. It is an invaluable opportunity for industry professionals to learn, connect, and thrive in an ever-evolving industry.
    Ernesto Quadros
    Director, Artificial Lift Systems in SLB
  • I am looking forward to hearing about Geothermal Electric Submersible Pumps (ESPs) and engaging with experienced SMEs in the industry. My top tip for delegates attending the conference is to observe and learn from the case studies presented to gain insights into real-world applications which contribute to the development of more effective solutions.
    Hossam Saad
    Area PSL Manager, Halliburton
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