World Heavy Oil Congress Official Newsletter 4

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March 5 - 7, 2014

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Congress united global forces and great minds In March 2014, the largest gathering of heavy oil professionals united for three essential days of sharing business and technical insights, networking and to showcase products & services.

In the heart of the Gulf Coast region, over 1,000 registered attendees were presented with a world-class program featuring experts and innovators making ground-breaking progress in extraction, production and upgrading.

The Congress opened with Keynote speaker former U.S. Secretary of Energy and Nobel Prize winner, Dr. Steven Chu, before delegates heard over 130 presentations from business and technical experts from over 30 countries around the world. With delegates from Canada, China, Colombia, India, Mexico, Venezuela, USA, and more, the Congress featured a Business Conference, Technical Conference, social networking events, and short courses focusing on the development of heavy oil reserves. This sixth edition of the Congress hosted experts from national oil companies, independent oil companies, and service companies in the supply chain the service industry. The Business Conference Program focused on The Role of Heavy Oil in the World Today, Its Evolution and Future, top executives and thought leaders in the heavy oil industry discussing global supply and demand, value chain management, regulation, environment and sustainability, and the role of technology. In addition, a two-day Technical Conference featured in-depth studies of methods of heavy oil extraction, best practices, enhanced recovery and technological innovations to bring

heavy oil to the world market.

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IN THIS ISSUE: Thanks for participating Keep in touch View event photos Congress goes annual Present at the 2015 Congress How to participate in 2015 Message from Fluor

Keep in touch with your new contacts Networking is the key to success in business.

The Congress put you face-to-face with heavy oil experts & professionals from around the world—be sure to keep in touch with your contacts! Follow us on Twitter and join the LinkedIn group to remain active in the community.

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Congress to be held annually The organizers of World Heavy Oil Congress are excited to announce the annualization of the event. The news was officially announced at the 2015 Launch Party, which was hosted by the City of Edmonton on March 6, 2014 at the Civic Theatre in New Orleans.

Since 2006, the Congress has gathered the most relevant players in the international heavy oil community every 18 months to share knowledge and expertise, and to build valuable relationships.

By shifting to an annual cycle, World Heavy Oil Congress will provide even more opportunities to fulfill the industry’s needs. In its seventh edition, World Heavy Oil Congress will be held in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada at the Shaw Conference Centre, March 24-26, 2015. Edmonton previously played host to World Heavy Oil Congress in 2008 and in 2011.

As major projects are adding energy to North America’s oil and gas industry, Edmonton continues to be a business and production hub for the sector. The city, now more than ever, is living up to its old reputation as the oil capital of Canada.

Edmonton’s supply and service industry brings Alberta’s massive oil, gas and oil sands reserves to market.

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Edmonton, Alberta: Activity hub for Canada’s heavy oil industry Known as Canada’s Energy Capital since the 1970’s, Edmonton is the supply and service hub of Alberta’s oil industry. With its strategic location between one of the largest oil reserves in the world and the world’s largest global gathering of oil consumers – the United States – Edmonton is the ideal location to once again host the largest international gathering of heavy oil experts.

Alberta is Canada’s energy province. The province’s energy provides tremendous opportunities for companies involved in extraction and processing of Alberta’s energy resources, as well as supporting companies involved in business management, engineering, consulting, information technology and communications, and manufacturing.

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Don’t miss your opportunity to participate at the world largest gathering of heavy oil professionals when World Heavy Oil Congress travels to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada – March 24-26, 2015.

Mark your calendar today!

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Present your work at the 2015 Congress – submit an abstract!

In March 2015, leading experts will convene in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada for World Heavy Oil Congress, the premier international technical and business conference focused strictly on the global heavy oil industry. Don’t miss your chance to have your work presented to the global community as they collaboratively take an in-depth look at the challenges facing the industry.

The 2015 Congress is pleased to invite you to submit paper proposals by the deadline of September 1, 2014.

Submissions not fitting into this list, but relevant to the general topic of unconventional oil development, are also welcome and will be given full consideration for inclusion in the program. Case studies, field tests and pilot results are most welcome.

Technical Focus Areas: - Heavy Oil Gathering, Storage and Transportation Technology - Heavy Oil and Bitumen Refining and Upgrading Technology - World Heavy Oil Reserve Evaluation and Economic Evaluation - Offshore Heavy Oil Exploration and Development - Geology and Geophysics and Wireline Logging Related to Heavy Oil - Heavy Oil Reservoir Characterization, Modeling and Simulation - Heavy Oil Reservoir Fluid and Rock Properties - Oil Sand/Oil Shale Mining and Extracting Technology and Facilities - Drilling, Completion and Stimulation Technology - Heavy Oil Production and Well Testing Technology - Steam Generation, Water Treatment and Water Disposal - Geomechanics and Geochemistry - Thermal Recovery of Heavy Oil - Non-Thermal Recovery of Heavy Oil - Emerging Technologies - Reservoir Monitoring - Theoretical and Laboratory Research - Health, Safety and Environment in Heavy Oil Industry - Risk Assessment

Submit by the September 1 deadline!

Review details and submit your abstract

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Exhibit: Showcase your innovations for the heavy oil community Exhibiting at World Heavy Oil Congress helps your company establish brand presence within the international heavy sector. This is a proven, powerful platform to launch new products & services, so don’t miss your chance to source new customers from the pool of delegates visiting from around the world and make important face-to-face connections with decision makers in the industry!

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Exhibitor discount on conference registration rates Unlimited guest passes to attend the exhibition free of charge Focused and comprehensive marketing campaigns to international database of heavy oil professionals Exhibiting listings on the World Heavy Oil Congress website Free exhibitor staff badges

Learn more about exhibiting at the 2015 Congress Enhance your brand visibility

Ensure your message is heard

As the industry prepares to converge in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada for World Heavy Oil Congress 2015, utilize sponsorship opportunities to ensure your brand is seen at this premier event for the international heavy oil community.

For the 2015 event, plan to spotlight your company’s brand within the heavy oil industry by advertising on the official website or in the event publication, the Official Event Guide, distributed directly to delegates at World Heavy Oil Congress.

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Increase brand’s awareness amongst the international heavy oil community Have your brand associated with the leading event for the heavy oil marketplace Enhance your presence at the show Gain recognition as a sponsor on the official website and event guide

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Enhance your presence at the exhibition Drive traffic and potential clients to your booth Promote a new product & service Get a unique brand message to a niche audience Create a lasting impression in the Official Event Guide which has a long shelf life and is often used as a reference tool after the event

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The ability to “plug and play” at site by relocating up to 90% of the field hours to a module yard, plus the easy fit up of 3rd Gen Modular Execution modules continues to impress. A snapshot of a recent project is the efficiency of a small team (peaked at 16) in executing five heavy lifts and set in place 100+ metric tons of steel, two pumps, two water coolers, two vessels, 1km pipe complete with 10,000+ diameter inches of welding, 1,500m cable, 3,000m tracers, heat tracing and control panels, lights, insulation, and 100+ soft covers, all within a two-week window.

3rd Gen Modular Execution is well-aligned with the demand for more standardization and replication of facilities combined with modules. The approach is attractive, for example to SAGD projects, where phased growth has become the norm. Projects are planned in stages to maximize capital efficiency. With 3rd Gen Modular Execution, once the first investment is successfully running, clients can essentially install replicas for succeeding phases.

Fluor is a global leader in engineering, procurement, fabrication, 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 feedstock.

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