World Heavy Oil Congress Newsletter - Issue 1

SEPTEMBER 10-13, 2012

ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND

ABERDEEN EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE CENTRE

Improving Sustainability Through Innovation and Collaboration Official Congress Stakeholders:

Heavy Oil Community Heads to Aberdeen Hundreds of delegates from the world’s heavy oil community will gather to discuss sustainability through innovation and collaboration Since its launch in 2006 in Beijing, World Heavy Oil Congress has gained the enviable WHOC stakeholders, sponsor, committee members gathered in Aberdeen in March to prepare for the Congress to be held reputation as the strongest 10—13 September , 2012 platform for international and national oil companies, governments, service companies and international experts to navigate the challenges and opportunities related to unlocking heavy oil around the globe. Its production, transportation, and refining presents special challenges compared to conventional oil, and the need to bring this rich resource to market on an economically feasible basis, whilst minimizing the environmental impact, requires serious industry discussion.

Every 18 months, in varying global locations, business leaders and technical experts converge at World Heavy Oil Congress to address these issues. In 2012, the Congress will be hosted by City of Aberdeen, Scotland - the heart of the oil and gas community in the United Kingdom.

Comprised of a business conference coupled with over 140 technical presentations, networking, short courses and technical tours, the four-day event is supported by global heavy oil industry leaders and companies dedicated to improving exploration, recovery, production and transportation of this rich resource.

“Global reserves of conventional oil are on a rapid decline, while abundant unconventional reserves endow heavy oil production with great exploration potential and broad development prospects. World Heavy Oil Congress is the premier forum focused on unconventional oil, and more specifically, the business opportunities, technologies, economics and environmental impact from its development," says Wes Scott, Executive Vice President of dmg::events, the producers of World Heavy Oil Congress.

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Heavy oil industry gathers, continued Taking place 10 - 13 September in Aberdeen, “we could not be more excited to organize this event in the United Kingdom with our most gracious host Aberdeen City Council,” says Ryan Murray, Event Director, World Heavy Oil Congress. “Since confirming the location in 2011, we have been working closely with City Officials, Stakeholders, Executive Committee Members, exhibitors, sponsors and industry representatives to ensure we continue to build THE comprehensive event for heavy oil.”

Registration now open Registration is now open to attend the world's premier forum for heavy oil innovation and expertise.

Ryan Murray, Event Director, World Heavy Oil Congress

The theme for 2012 is Improving Sustainability through Innovation and Collaboration. Bringing together experts in the heavy oil community, the Congress will provide an opportunity for global discussion on the challenges and opportunities presented when working to develop heavy oil resources both onshore and offshore. With a total of over 150 presentations from both a business and technical perspective, the challenge will be to answer how the heavy oil sector will improve sustainability long term, using innovative technologies, and collaboration among the entire industry. Read more about the Business and Technical Conference.

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING        

Conduct international business Meet face‐to‐face with clients Identify new commercial opportunities Source technologies and suppliers Forge global partnerships Executive networking Gain insight into industry advancements Understand the challenges and opportunities facing heavy oil

VITAL INDUSTRY SECTORS serving the heavy oil community are represented by attendees Producing / Operating Refining / Upgrading Engineering / Service / Supply Research / Government

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Download the Registration Form What do conference delegate fees include? The Full Congress—All Access Pass can be purchased for £1,995 GBP + VAT and includes:

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Technical Tours (10 September) Business Conference (11 & 12 September) Technical Conference (12 & 13 September) Opening Ceremonies & Gala (evening 10 September) Networking Party (evening of 11 September) 2014 Launch Party (evening of 12 September) Exhibition Pass (11—13 September) Online Technical Conference proceedings Keynote Luncheons daily Daily refreshments Delegate bag & notebook

Require assistance? Have questions? Need to register a group of five or more delegates? Need to pay the registration fee via wire transfer? Contact Kyla: kylaarneson@dmgevents.com.

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The 2009 World Heavy Oil Congress provided an excellent

opportunity for

business engagement as it provided a meeting point with

industry players directly involved with heavy and extra heavy oil activities.

- Chevron

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Striving for excellence in heavy oil

Business Conference Speakers and Topics The Challenge to the Delegates by Jack STEVENSON, Heavy Oil R&D Portfolio Manager, Chevron and Business Conference Chair – WHOC Opening Keynote Address by Karl Johnny HERSVIK,

Business Conference creates perfect setting to discuss global trends and issues

Senior Vice President, R&D, Statoil and Co-Chair – WHOC The Global Market Today – Fundamental Changes Leading the Oil Industry for a Sustainable Development

The Business Conference, taking place 11—12 September, is led by Business Conference Chair Jack Stevenson, Heavy Oil R&D Portfolio Manager for Chevron, and the Executive Committee. The Committee derived the theme Jack Stevenson, Striving for Excellence in Heavy Oil: Improving Heavy Oil R&D Portfolio Sustainability through Innovation and Manager, Chevron and 2012 Collaboration to bring to light the challenges Business Conference Chair, facing the heavy oil industry today, and in the future. As heavy oil development is an extremely vital resource to meet global demand in a sustainable manner requires investigation of all aspects from different perspectives. These include environmental, regulatory, social responsibility, man power, infrastructure, and the entire supply chain. Developed as a series of compelling panel discussions, the conference will address important topics, including:        

of Heavy Crude Panel Discussion – Regional Definitions of Heavy Oil and Future State – Where are Things Headed?

Defining the New Playing Field: Evolving Environmental Policy and Impacts on Heavy Oil – Gearing up to Meet Global Challenges Critical Issues for Heavy Oil Operators in a Changing Regulatory Environment by Dr. Jerome RAJNAUTH, Energy Ministry Petroleum Engineer, Ministry of Energy and Energy Affairs, Trinidad & Tobago Environmental Challenges with Offshore Heavy Oil Production by Andy CARR, Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC UK) Technology Development and Maturation Panel Discussion – Collaboration Trends: The De-Risking

Environmental Policy Global Markets Integration Strategies Man Power Project Updates Regulatory Environment Technology Development Upgrading and Refining

of Large Investment in Technology. Panelists: John MYER, Vice President, Oil Sands, Husky Energy; Karl Johnny HERSVIK, Senior Vice President, R&D, Statoil; Neil POXON, Managing Director, ITF (The Industry Technology Facilitator); Dan WICKLUM, CEO, COSIA (Canada’s Oil Sands Industry Alliance) Technology Developments for Offshore Heavy Oil Global Heavy Oil Projects: An Update on Projects Globally

2012 BUSINESS CONFERENCE COMMITTEE

Dr. Alex Kemp, Professor of Petroleum Economics, University of Aberdeen

Jack Stevenson, Heavy Oil R&D Portfolio Manager, Chevron Jonathan Matthews, Vice President Heavy Oil R&D, Statoil Donna Garbutt, President Canada, Schlumberger Ian J. Potter, Ph.D., Vice-President Engineering, National Research Council Joanna Desjardins, Reservoir Engineer, ConocoPhillips Canada Professor Alex Kemp, Professor of Petroleum Economics, University of Aberdeen Simon Bennett, EOR Portfolio Manager, Global Solutions Upstream, Shell Eulogio Del Pino, Vice President of Exploration and Production, PDVSA Veronique Giry, Vice-President of Corporate Development, Total E&P Canada Bob King, Manager, Reservoir & Production, In Situ Resources, Suncor Energy

Industry Update: Alberta Developments in Kuwait An Overview of Heavy Oil in the UK North Sea by Steve JENKINS, CEO, Nautical Petroleum Developments in Venezuela by Eulogio DEL PINO, Vice President, Exploration and Development, PDVSA SIPC Canada Projects: Introduction, Strategy and Advantages in Developing Heavy Oil in Canada

by Pengfei YIN, Sinopec Canada Petroleum

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Technical Conference combines innovation and expertise A record 340 presentations submitted, with 140 to be presented at Congress The WHOC Technical Committee is pleased to announce that over 400 submissions from over 25 countries were received in early spring of 2012. From that, 140 technical presentations will be delivered at the WHOC Technical Conference on 12—13 September in Aberdeen.

Message from the Technical Chairman I am excited once again to be involved in the 2012 World Heavy Oil Congress in Aberdeen as Chairman of the Technical Conference, following the success of the previous four Congresses in Beijing, Edmonton, and Margarita Island, Venezuela.

We had 340 abstracts submitted by authors from 25 countries. We have selected 148 of them to be presented at the conference. There will be five to six concurrent sessions with six to seven presentations in each session.

Thank you to our Technical Committee, who have been instrumental in understanding the need to balance all of the challenges related to heavy oil and offer expertise from many areas of the supply chain. I know that delegates will appreciate the in-depth case studies, areas of concentration and learn from some of the greatest experts available in the industry today.

Technical Conference Streams Wednesday, 12 September will feature five (5) concurrent streams.

Thursday, 13 September will feature six (6) concurrent streams.            

Advances in Offshore Heavy Oil Development Collaborative Environmental Technology Drilling & Completion Emerging Technologies Production & Reservoir Monitoring Fluid & Rock Properties Naturally Fractured Reservoir Non-Thermal Processes Research & Development Reservoir & Reserves Thermal Processes Mining & Surface Facilities

KC Yeung, Director, Oil Sands Technology and Chair, WHOC Technical Conference Committee

Participating Countries: Brazil Canada China Colombia Egypt France India Italy Japan Kuwait Mexico Netherlands Nigeria Norway Russia Saudi Arabia Spain Suriname Sweden Switzerland Trinidad & Tobago UAE UK USA Venezuela

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Make the Right Connections Network with the global heavy oil industry.

World Heavy Oil Congress offers heavy oil professionals a unique opportunity to experience two world‐class conference programs with a four‐day program of social networking activities and a prime occasion to meet and do business with the entire supply chain of the global heavy oil industry.

Sept. 10 Morning

Evening

Sept. 12

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Technical Tours

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Opening Keynote

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Business Conference

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Short Courses

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Business Conference Opens

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Technical Conference: 5 Concurrent Sessions

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Sept. 13 

Technical Conference: 6 Concurrent Sessions

Exhibition opens 10:00 am

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Exhibition opens 10:00 am

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Exhibition opens 12:00 pm

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Business Conference

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Technical Conference Concurrent Sessions

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Business Conference

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Technical Conference Concurrent Sessions

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Keynote Address & Luncheon

Keynote Address & Luncheon

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Keynote Address & Luncheon 

Technical Conference: Concurrent Sessions

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Technical Tours conclude

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Business Conference

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Business Conference

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Short Courses conclude

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Closing Keynote

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Technical Conference: Concurrent Sessions

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Exhibition closes 6:30 pm

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Exhibition closes 6:30 pm

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Exhibition closes 5:30 pm

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Congress Reception

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2014 Launch Party

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Closing Cocktails

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Opening Ceremony & Gala

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Congress exhibition displays the leading edge of heavy oil ABOUT THE EXHIBITION

MEET THE EXHIBITORS

The exhibition at the Congress is home to market-leading brands— a vibrant marketplace of heavy oil technology, research & development, leading international companies, unique products and services and world-class expertise. A must-attend for heavy oil professionals, the three-day exhibition features cutting-edge innovations and international products & services.

Leaders in heavy oil exploration, production and development exhibit to showcase current projects, technical expertise, innovations and future plans for exploration or development.

Drawing upon an established international community built over six years —Brazil, China, Colombia, Canada, India, Norway, United States, United Kingdom and Venezuela—the unification of industry sectors on the exhibition floor has contributed to the strength of World Heavy Oil Congress.

EXHIBITION HOURS Tuesday, 11 September Wednesday, 12 September Thursday, 13 September

12:00 pm—6:30 pm 10:00 am—6:30 pm 10:00 am—5:30 pm

WHY EXHIBIT? The Congress provides attendees with a valuable forum for:

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Conducting international business Meeting face‐to‐face with clients Identifying new commercial opportunities Sourcing technologies and suppliers Forging global partnerships Executive networking Remaining abreast of industry advancements Learning and topical education Understanding the challenges & opportunities facing heavy oil

Aberdeen City Council - Stakeholder Altamira Information Baker Hughes/Baker Oil Tools Champion Technologies China National Offshore Oil Corp. (CNOOC) - Stakeholder ConocoPhillips Specialty Products Inc. Croda Europe Ltd Government of Alberta - Stakeholder Government of Saskatchewan - Stakeholder Halliburton Energy Services Inc. Nautical Petroleum - Stakeholder Norseman Structures Inc. Nynas - Stakeholder Olympus Industrial PCM PDVSA– Stakeholder Photon Control Inc. Sproule International Limited Statoil - Stakeholder Vista Projects Limited W.W. Grainger Inc.

List as of May, 2012. Subject to change.

HOW TO REGISTER Access to the exhibition is included in the Full Congress—All Access Pass, and professionals can also register to attend the exhibition only. Register online at www.worldheavyoilcongress.com.

BECOME AN EXHIBITOR World Heavy Oil Congress is a driving force for innovation, and its exhibition floor is a valuable platform for your company to showcase cutting-edge innovations and essential products & services to buyers and leaders in heavy oil.

BECOME AN EXHIBITOR UK Contact: Mike Cooper Canada and International: Greg Hennig

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Aberdeen - a global

hub for energy technology City provides energy expertise, skills and technology to drive industry Known as the Energy Capital of Europe, Aberdeen, Scotland is emerging as one of the world’s leading locations of the diverse interests of the modern energy industry. With significant investment being directed to infrastructure, technology and strategic projects, Aberdeen is poised to welcome the heavy oil community and share knowledge and expertise on recent advancements.

Recently Aberdeen was named one of five cities which could help the UK climb its way out of the recession because of its high levels of employment and abundance of skilled workers. Aberdeen City and Shire was dubbed in the report by officials as the "one to watch" with its rapid growing economy, size and oil reserves.

Book accommodations and flights early Delegates are advised to arrive in Aberdeen on or before Monday, 11 September.  Book hotels directly with any of the six official Congress hotels, and take advantage of preferred rates and proximity to the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre.

Hotels book rapidly, so act now!  Book flights with our official Congress provider.

Groups welcome!  Visas and letters of invitation may be required, depending on your country of residence.  Learn how to get to the Congress venue.  VAT refunds

Brian Horsburgh, Managing Director of AECC states, “We are delighted with this prestigious conference win, which reinforces Aberdeen's status as a key location for international energy conferences.”

In addition, Aberdeen is home to a rich cultural history and architecture significance, beautiful countryside and vibrant, friendly communities.

While you are attending the World Heavy Oil Congress in September, be sure to enjoy all that Aberdeen has to offer!

Quick links for Aberdeen Aberdeen City and Shire Aberdeen City Council Scottish Development International Energetica

Aberdeen - epicenter of the UK oil and gas community

SEPTEMBER 10-13, 2012

ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND

ABERDEEN EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE CENTRE

Improving Sustainability Through Innovation and Collaboration Official Congress Stakeholders:

REGISTRATION FORM Incomparable Value. Prime Networking Opportunities.

All-Access Conference Registration Includes:       

Business Conference (2 days) Technical Conference (2 days) Online Technical Proceedings Exhibition Pass Conference Delegate Bag & Notebook Access to Technical Tours Access to Keynote Address & Luncheons (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday)

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Opening Ceremonies & Gala Reception ticket Congress Reception ticket 2014 Launch Party ticket Closing Cocktails ticket Daily Refreshments

Individual tickets available for certain items.

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Closing Cocktails

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