World Heavy Oil Congress - Official Newsletter 1

newsletter Issue #1 January, 2014 Newsletter brought to you by

March 5 - 7, 2014

Hyatt Regency New Orleans

Be part of the largest global gathering for the heavy oil community World Heavy Oil Congress (WHOC), the leading event for heavy oil executives and technical engineers, heads to New Orleans, Louisiana for three days of business presentations, technical program, networking and exhibition.

Since 2006 WHOC has been the premier event for heavy oil industry professionals, and garnered a reputation for being the primary gathering of experts and innovators to discuss the challenges of bringing heavy oil to market.

In This Issue Dr. Steven Chu Announced as Honorary Chair Business Program Technical Program

Join the heavy oil community for a one-day Business Conference, two-day Technical Conference, numerous networking events, short courses and more.

Energy Optimization

Registration is now open online at worldheavyoilcongress.com.

Exhibition

Networking Events

Who’s Attending

WHO’S ATTENDING WHOC?

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newsletter March 5 - 7, 2014 Hyatt Regency New Orleans THE KNOWLEDGE

THE EXPERTISE

THE RELATIONSHIPS

Dr. Steven Chu Announced as Honorary Chair of World Heavy Oil Congress Register

World Heavy Oil Congress, the leading event for heavy oil executives and technical engineers, has announced the appointment of Dr. Steven Chu, Former US Secretary of Energy, as Honorary Chairman and Keynote Speaker of the event to be held March 5 - 7 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. A Nobel Prize-Winning Physicist, Dr. Chu is also a Stanford University Professor at the William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of Physics and Professor of Molecular and Cellular Physiology in the medical school.

From January 2009 until April 2013, Chu served as the 12th U.S. Secretary of Energy during President Obama's administration. Prior to his Cabinet post, he was the Director of Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, Professor of Physics and of Molecular and Cell Biology, University of California Berkeley and Professor of Physics and Applied Physics at Stanford University. Previous to those posts, he was with AT&T Bell Laboratories. During Chu’s time in the Obama cabinet, he was accredited by the President for helping his administration “move America towards real energy independence.”

Dr. Chu’s experience as Secretary of Energy will provide a relevant backdrop to the discussion of bringing heavy oil to production and market in an efficient, responsible and sustainable manner - a topic of which is of great significance to World Heavy Oil Congress delegates.

Dr. Chu will deliver the Opening Keynote address to WHOC delegates on Wednesday, March 5.

Learn more about Dr. Chu’s involvement at WHOC!

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Congress at a Glance   

Business Conference Technical Conference comprised of 117 presentations Representation from 20 countries

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Opening Ceremonies & Gala 2015 Launch Party Closing Cocktails Daily Keynote Luncheons

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Three-day platform for global business opportunities Over 70 exhibiting companies New technologies, key products and services for entire value chain

newsletter THE INSIGHTS

THE EXPERTISE

Meeting Global Heavy Oil Challenges Head On

THE RELATIONSHIPS

Registration Now Open

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THE BUSINESS PROGRAM As energy demands increases across the world, the acquisition of heavy oil is becoming more crucial to global marketplace. World Heavy Oil Congress’s Business Program will feature an expert keynote panel discussion focusing on Global Supply & Demand of Heavy Oil. This session will be moderated by the President of Bankers Petroleum, David French, and features top officials from CNOOC, Schlumberger and BP providing an industry outlook on upcoming proposed investments, a sector forecast for the next decade and an examination of how the demand for heavy oil is resulting in dramatic changes in the service industry. Subsequent sessions in the Business Program will include: Government and Ministerial Panel: Using Heavy Oil to Power Future Economic Growth

Dr. Steven Chu Honorary Chair of WHOC

Energy Reform: A New Chapter in Mexico’s Energy Sector Total’s Perspective on Canada’s Oil Sands Reviewing the Status of Current and Planned Developments in La Faja Del Orinoco Kuwait and Peru: A Focus on New Heavy Oil Developments

David French Bankers Petroleum

Heavy Oil Transportation: Overcoming the Infrastructure Challenge Upgrading and Refining of Heavy Oil: Bringing Heavy Crude to Market Closing Remarks from Honorary Chair Dr. Steven Chu

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See the full Business Program Schedule Chen Bi CNOOC

Jeff Spath Schlumberger

Chris West BP Global

Euologio Del Pino PDVSA

Jonathan Matthews Statoil

Luis Ortigas Cueno PeruPetro

Andre Goffart TOTAL E&P

newsletter THE KNOWLEDGE

Technical Program World Heavy Oil Congress is renowned for providing expert technical presentations from leading thought-leaders in the heavy oil industry. 117 presentations will be conducted In four streams over two days, and include topics such as: TECHNICAL TOPICS                 

EOR Technologies Reservoir Characterization SAGD Technologies l Refining Drilling and Completion Facilities In Situ Combustion & New Technologies SAGD Technologies ll Transportation and Upgrading Carbonates and Cold Production Electric Heating & Emerging Technologies Offshore Heavy Oil Technologies Reservoir Development & Monitoring Mining, Extraction & Tailings Oil and Water Treatment & Management Stream, Solvent & Additives Thermal Production Technologies

International Technical Executive Committee Honorary Chair

1,000 117 20

Dr. Pedro Silva-López, Pemex E&P

DELEGATES PRESENTATIONS COUNTRIES

Josefina Salazar, Intevep

David Law, Schlumberger

KC Yeung, Director, Oil Sands Technology, Brion Energy

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International Technical Executive Committee Members Tom Boone, ExxonMobil Josefina Salazar, Intevep Dr. Pedro Silva-López, Pemex E&P Swapan Das, Marathon Oil Company Eloy Flores III, West Research Institute Nestor Hernandez, Bankers Petroleum Ltd Heather Herring, Laricina Energy Ravil Ibatullin, TatNIPIneft Mridul Kumar, Chevron Catherine Laureshen, Statoil David Law, Schlumberger Louis Nordrum, Chevron

Denis Pinto, Caledonian Flow Systems Limited Yury Popov, Schlumberger Jeff Shermata, ConocoPhillips Dr. Mehran Sohrabi, Herriot Watt University Yishu Song, ConocoPhillips Wim Teugels, Nynas Harald Thimm, Thimm Engineering Richard Tøndel, Statoil Norway Hieu Tran, Suncor Isam A.H. Al Zubaidy, American University of Sharjah

Jian-Yang Yuan, Osum Oil Sands Corp Kamran Jorshari, Ivanhoe Energy Inc Randy Mikula, Kalium Research Richard Baker, Baker Hughes Sygifredo Cobos, Oilflow Solutions (Raj) Varagur S.V. Rajan, Ph.D., FEC, P.Eng, Alberta Innovates – Technology Futures Dr. Surendra Bateja, ONGC

newsletter THE EXPERIENCE

Registration Info FULL CONGRESS DELEGATE REGISTRATION: Full Congress Registration Includes:         

Full Registration for March 5, 6, & 7 Business Conference on March 5 Technical Conference on March 6 & 7 Opening Night Reception evening of March 5 Light Breakfasts and Keynote Luncheons March 5, 6, & 7 2015 Launch Party on March 6 Closing Cocktails on March 7 Technical Program Proceedings Delegate Gift

Speakers, Sponsors, Exhibitors, Stakeholders may receive the above benefits at a reduced rate. Please contact Brad Ridler bradridler@dmgevents.com for more information.

SHORT COURSE

$795 USD

Monday, March 4 Hyatt Regency New Orleans

How to Register 1

Challenges Facing the Heavy Oil Industry

Register online at worldheavyoilcongress.com and pay by credit card.

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Breakfast & Lunch Course Materials Access Online

Short Course is NOT included in the Full Congress Delegate Pass, or Social / Spousal Pass.

SOCIAL / SPOUSAL PASS ONLY

$255 USD

Social / Spousal Pass Includes:   

Opening Night Reception evening of March 5 2015 Launch Party on March 6 Closing Cocktails on March 7

Social / Spousal Pass does NOT include Breakfasts, Luncheons, Business Conference, Technical Conference, Proceedings, Gift or Short Courses. 

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If paying by Wire Transfer, all transfers must be received prior to WHOC on March 5, or registration will not be honored.

If you need assistance, please contact Brad Ridler bradridler@dmgevents.com +1 (403) 444-6524

newsletter Energy Optimization Hot Topic at WHOC FLUOR’s LONG LAKE FACILITY IN CANADA FEATURES NEW APPROACH TO UPGRADING

Visit Fluor Energy optimization is a key focus of the World Heavy Oil Congress. Maximizing approaches to reducing capital and operating costs are one of the core issues facing operators around the globe.

Fluor is a global leader in engineering, procurement, construction, maintenance, and project management. Fluor has extensive experience in heavy oil upgrading and oil-sands projects ranging from processing refinery residual oil streams to upgrading well-head bitumen and heavy oil-sands feedstock.

Fluor’s history of providing value to every existing major oil sands producer continues with the Long Lake integrated oil sands facility. The Long Lake integrated oil sands facility represents a new approach to upgrading bitumen from Alberta oil sands: steam-assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) extraction integrated with on-site upgrading. Fluor provided engineering and procurement for major portions of the 72,000 barrel per day upgrader as well as licensed technology and construction for the Sulfur Recovery Unit.

Energy Optimization

Fluor's oil-sands experience began in the late 1970s, continuing as heavy oil deposits fill an ever-greater portion of the world's energy needs. Fluor has a long, successful history of providing value to every existing major oil sands producer in Canada. Key areas of Fluor’s suite of services include: Energy Optimization – Improving project economics by identifying and implementing energy-related opportunities for reducing capital and operating costs, and to ensure optimum energy integration between the processes.

Sulfur Technologies – Pushing forward new and improved Sulfur technology, with the most highly-skilled teams in the world.

Processing Facility Configuration – Assisting in developing processing facility configurations on an unbiased basis to meet the economic returns needed at minimum cost.

Fluor personnel provide services ranging from conceptual studies to full detailed engineering design, procurement, and construction of heavy oil upgrading facilities with plant values in the billions of dollars. Consistently rated as one of the world’s safest contractors, Fluor has a proven record of overcoming engineering and environmental challenges to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.

Contact Fluor www.fluor.com

For more information on how Fluor can provide national and independent oil companies world-class solutions on heavy oil projects by incorporating extensive experience and expertise in distillation, hydro-processing, coking and gasification technologies, among others, please contact

newsletter THE RELATIONSHIPS

Networking The key to success at WHOC Every day more and more ways to communicate continue to appear. Business communication is now primarily done via e-mails, texts, instant messaging, intranets, blogs, websites and other technology-lead methods. With direct personal communication lacking in day-to-day business, the potential for misinterpretation is growing. Studies show that only 7% of communication is based on the written or verbal word, while a whopping 93% is based on nonverbal body language. This makes opportunities for face-to-face business networking crucial.

The international heavy oil industry, like any other business, relies profoundly on the close client relationships forged within the community. Even in this modern age, events like WHOC are strongly relevant and allow industry to be productive in a concentrated amount of time. WHOC will bring sector experts and professionals together with vendors under the same roof at the same time.

Delegates of these events attend primarily to keep up to date on the latest trends and developments.

WHOC allows delegates to gain a comprehensive outlook on how to navigate the value chain opportunities and challenges being faced within the Gulf Coast, across the U.S., and in markets beyond – Canada, Latin America, and internationally through in-depth business and technical conference sessions and by exploring products, services and innovations showcased by leading brands on the exhibition floor. This direct and personal interaction between company and customer has an impact on either side of the transaction.

Don’t miss the exclusive opportunities to make valuable connections with leaders & professionals in the international heavy oil community!

WHOC provides numerous opportunities to foster lucrative relationships within the international heavy oil community, and its elite suite of social events get you face-to-face with global experts and professionals – the people who can advance your business and unlock opportunities. Accessible with a 3 Day Pass, these Congress functions immerse you in a complete experience of entertainment, hospitality, and networking.

OPENING CEREMONIES & GALA

2015 LAUNCH PARTY

Wednesday, March 5

Thursday, March 6

The official kick-off to the Congress will gather stakeholders, delegates and exhibitors in true New Orleans style!

The host city of the 2015 WHOC will be unveiled, and you won’t want to miss it!

CLOSING COCKTAILS

SOCIAL / SPOUSAL PASS

Friday, March 7

March 5 - 7

Make a toast to a successful Congress with fellow delegates at this final cocktail party

Invited Guests and Spousal Passes are available for all networking events!

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newsletter THE EXPERTISE

Exhibition 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.

Drawing upon an established international community built over six years, including 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.

EXHIBITING COMPANIES* A Box 4 U, LLC Agar Corporation Alberta Innovates Technology Futures Altamira Information C-FER Technologies China National Offshore Oil Corp.

Core Lab (Promore) Croda Inc Custom Metalcraft Dynamic Flow Computers USA Edmonton Economic Development Corp.

Flowrox Inc. HexArmor Inductoheat Industrial Training Consultants Inc Ivanhoe Energy Inc. Kudu Industries Inc. Maxxam Analytics Nalco Champion, an Ecolab Company NOV Mono PCM PEMEX Perupetro S.A

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Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A (PDVSA) Petrospec Engineering Ltd. Phillips Specialty Products Inc. Plainsman Mfg. Inc Premium Artificial Lift Systems RAM-100 International, LLC Saskatchewan Research Council Shoe Inn (E Complete, LLC) Smart Pumper/Direct Drivehead Inc Southwest Research Institute Statoil Suncor Energy Inc. The Chemical EOR Alliance (IFP Canada) Total E&P TXAM Pumps LLC Vista Projects Limited W채rtsil채 (Hamworthy) Oil & Gas Systems AS *Exhibitors as of December 18, 2013

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Exhibition Hours: Wednesday, March 5 Thursday, March 6 Friday, March 7

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

Should Your Company Be An Exhibitor?

Access to 1,000+ key decision makers from global national oil and independent oil companies

Brand awareness showcased to the global heavy oil community

For exhibit space information, sponsorship opportunities, or learn how to become a Stakeholder, contact us.

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Canada

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Latin America

Julie Peacock

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Miguel Cortines

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International Mike McCarthy

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newsletter Plan Your Trip THE EXPERIENCE New Orleans is one of the world's most fascinating cities.

Steeped in a history of influences from Europe, the Caribbean, Africa and beyond, it's home to a truly unique melting pot of culture, food and music.

You'll find bowls filled to the rim with gumbo, late nights in dark jazz clubs, strolls through historic neighborhoods, and tantalizing festivals throughout the year. Come down and experience New Orleans, one of America's most culturally and historically-rich destinations.

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Of course, the primary purpose to visit New Orleans is for business at World Heavy Oil Congress. But, while you are here, you may want to extend your stay to enjoy all that New Orleans has to offer.

WHOC provides opportunities for spousal programs, as well as offer a Social Pass for accompanying guests to all the networking events.

Hyatt Regency New Orleans is the official hotel for WHOC. To book at reduced rates, please contact our official housing company, TravelPlanners, by clicking this link. Please note: rates will not be honored if contacting the hotel directly, or using other housing systems.

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Alberta Innovates – Technology Futures Altamira Information American University Of Sharjah Baker Hughes BP Caledonian Flow Systems Cameron Cenovus Energy Champion Technologies Chevron China National Offshore Oil Corp.

(CNOOC) Connacher Oil And Gas Limited CSA Group Delta-Trans Group Devon Canada Corporation Endurance Technologies Exxonmobil Upstream Research Company Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada Halliburton Harris Corporation Heriot Watt University Idom Imperial Resources Invensys Ivanhoe Energy Jacobs Canada Nexen Energy PCM PDVSA Intevep PEMEX Petroleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA) PeruPetro Phillips 66 Phillips Specialty Products Schlumberger Shell Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery Statoil Suncor Energy Total E&P

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University Of Alberta University Of Birmingham University Of Calgary University Of Saskatchewan Weatherford WorleyParsons

Attending Companies as of December 20, 2013.

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The 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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Conduct international business

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Source technologies and suppliers

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Forge global partnerships

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Executive networking

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Understand the challenges and opportunities facing heavy oil