This interactive session aims to address the evolving landscape of the energy sector by focusing on localizing industry capabilities. It will explore future needs, innovative applications, and emerging opportunities within the energy industry, emphasizing the importance of in-country value creation. Participants will engage with industry leaders and experts to discuss strategies for fostering local talent, leveraging technological advancements, and building sustainable, resilient energy infrastructures.

As the oil and gas industry continues to push boundaries of efficiency and sustainability, innovative materials and technologies have emerged to transform traditional practices. One such area gaining attention is the application of non-metallic composite tubulars in downhole well drilling and workover operations. This session invites experts from academia, research institutions, and industry leaders to present their latest findings, experiences, and insights into the development, testing, and deployment of these game-changing solutions.

Non-metallic composites offer significant advantages over conventional steel pipes, including reduced weight, increased corrosion resistance, improved durability, and enhanced thermal insulation properties. These benefits can lead to substantial cost savings, extended equipment lifespan, and minimized environmental impact. However, challenges remain in scaling up production, ensuring compatibility with existing infrastructure, and addressing regulatory hurdles.

This session aims to address these gaps through presentations that highlight recent advances, field trials, case studies, and lessons learned in applying non-metallic composite tubulars across various aspects of downhole operations, including but not limited to:

• Materials science and engineering innovations
• Manufacturing processes and scalability
• Performance evaluation under extreme conditions (e.g., high pressure, temperature)
• Corrosion behavior and degradation mechanisms
• Compatibility assessments with cementing systems, packers, and other completion components
• Field trial results and real-world implementations
• Regulatory frameworks and standards updates

Attendees will gain valuable knowledge on the current state-of-the-art, future directions, and collaborative opportunities driving this transformative technology forward.

Call For Speaker/Abstracts Topics:

1- Materials Science Innovations

• Development of novel polymer matrixes, reinforcement fibers, and hybrid materials
• Advanced manufacturing techniques (3D printing, automated layup) for large-diameter composite tubes

2.           Performance Evaluation Under Extreme Conditions

• High-pressure and high-temperature testing protocols and outcomes
• Fatigue life assessment methodologies and simulation tools
• Impact of corrosive fluids on composite material integrity

3.           Compatibility Assessments and Integration Challenges

• Cement-composite interface bonding strength investigations
• Effects of curing times, temperatures, and pressures on bond performance
• Case studies highlighting successful integration strategies

4.           Field Trials and Real-World Implementations

• Lessons learned from pilot projects and commercial deployments
• Comparison of actual vs. predicted performance metrics (cost savings, reduced downtime)

5.           Regulatory Frameworks and Standards Updates

• Current regulations governing use of non-metallic composites in wells
• Emerging guidelines and recommended practices for safe handling and installation

6.           Economic Analysis and Life Cycle Assessment

• Cost-benefit analysis comparing composite tubulars to traditional metal-based solutions
• Environmental footprint evaluations considering raw materials sourcing, energy consumption, and end-of-life disposal

7.           Challenges and Future Directions

• Addressing scale-up issues and supply chain constraints
• Overcoming perceived barriers to adoption among operators and service providers

Please submit an abstract outlining your proposed presentation's focus, methodology, key findings, and conclusions.

This session will explore the critical aspects of integrity management, inspection, and testing for non-metallic systems. As industries increasingly adopt non-metallic solutions for their efficiency, sustainability, and performance benefits, ensuring their long-term reliability and safety is paramount. The session will focus on a holistic approach to managing the lifecycle of non-metallic materials, emphasizing cutting-edge inspection techniques and testing methodologies. Additionally, it will cover fire engineering considerations, providing insights into designing and implementing fire-resistant strategies during the transition to non-metallic systems in industries such as oil and gas, construction, and transportation. Attendees will gain a deep understanding of how to maintain the structural integrity of these materials, the impact of environmental factors, and best practices for compliance and safety.

We invite industry experts, researchers, and practitioners to present on the following topics related to non-metallic systems:

• Advanced techniques for inspecting and testing non-metallic materials.
• Best practices for integrity management in non-metallic systems across critical industries.
• Fire engineering solutions and innovations for non-metallic materials.
• Case studies on transitioning from metallic to non-metallic systems and managing associated risks.
• Compliance challenges and regulatory perspectives regarding non-metallic material adoption.
   

Composite pipes, made from a combination of materials such as polymers and metals, offer a range of advantages over traditional pipe materials. However, they also face challenges in their adoption. Some current challenges and opportunities for their use include: Cost of Production, Compatibility Issues, Mechanical Properties, Regulatory Standards, Installation Techniques, Long-term Performance, Permeation, High temperature/High pressure applications, Inspection and asset integrity.

Use of novel approaches such as AI that can significantly enhance the inspection of composite materials in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, and manufacturing.  AI could help with Defect Detection, Data Analysis, Automated Inspection, Quality Control, Enhanced Imaging Techniques, Integration with IoT as well as Training and Simulation.

We invite industry experts, researchers, and practitioners to present on the following topics related to:

• Deployment challenges of Non-metallics for high temperature, high pressure (HT/HP) and permeation prone applications
• Development of advanced composite materials to meet the ever demanding challenges
• Use of advanced technologies and AI to meet the current challenges and facilitate faster deployment of non-metallics

Non-metallic materials including composites are widely used in various applications due to their lightweight, corrosion resistance, and insulating properties. They have found applications in many industries including Oil and Gas (transporting crude oil, natural gas, and refined products due to their resistance to corrosive substances and high-pressure environments), water and wastewater (potable water systems, sewage transport, and treatment facilities, as they can withstand harsh chemicals and do not corrode), chemical processing (transporting chemicals, acids, and solvents, as they resist chemical degradation), mining (slurry transport, where the composite's strength and resistance to wear are beneficial), HVAC Systems (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for chilled water and hot water applications), marine (shipbuilding and offshore platforms, as they resist saltwater corrosion) and industrial applications (transport of fluids, gases, or slurries).

Installation of non-metallics piping system demands good understanding of international standards and adhering to manufacturers specifications when it comes to preparation, cutting and shaping, joining techniques, installation and finishing. Considerations such as jointing methods, support and anchoring, thermal expansion, bending radius, surface preparation, pressure testing and regulatory compliance, must be closely scrutinised and best practices adhered to.

Composite pipes are versatile and increasingly favoured in various sectors for their performance and longevity. Proper installation practices ensure their effectiveness and reliability in diverse applications.
 

We invite industry experts, researchers, and practitioners to present on the following topics related to

• Advancement in joining technologies for composite pipes
• Installation Quality Control considerations from delivery to deployment
• Best practices for mitigation of failures and repair methodologies for composite pipes and structures. 
• The need for development of internationally recognised training and certification

This session will explore advancements in non-metallic products, focusing on their role in building resilient energy infrastructures. Topics will include how additive manufacturing enables customized, cost-effective components, while computational modeling and simulation optimize design and analysis of non-metallic components for enhanced performance. Machine learning applications in predictive maintenance and performance analysis will also be discussed, alongside the use of digital twins for real-time monitoring and lifecycle management. The session aims to demonstrate how these innovative methods and tools are transforming non-metallic technologies, enhancing safety, reliability, and sustainability in the energy sector.

 We invite industry experts, researchers, and professionals to submit abstracts on the following topics/ Call For Speakers Topics:

• Additive Manufacturing for Non-Metallic Components
• Finite Element Analysis and Simulation
• Multiphysics Computational Modelling for Non-Metallics
• Machine Learning in Non-Metallic Materials
• Digital Twins for Non-Metallic Infrastructure
• Emerging Trends in Non-Metallics for Energy Applications