Highlights Of The Program

2 days business program:

Learn from real-world case studies by industry leaders.

SHOWCASING INNOVATION:

Discover the latest technology and techniques from across the industry.

leaders talk:

Hear from top-level experts about how to stay ahead in a fast-changing industry.

MULTIPLE STREAMS:

A business program that is multi-disciplinary, giving you a broad view of the industry.

SMART TECHNOLOGIES:

Explore the latest smart and AI-driven solutions, and see how they can be used in your business.

roundtable discussion:

Join talks with industry peers. Share ideas, make connections, and find new partners.

Program 2026

DAY 1 :
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2026
08:00 - 08:50
REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
08:50 - 09:00
OPENING ADDRESS
09:00 - 09:25
FROM SHALE TO OFFSHORE: GLOBAL OILFIELD CHEMICALS TRENDS ACROSS KEY REGIONS
Zhenxing Xi
S&P Global

Zhenxing Xi

S&P Global

  • Tracing global oil and gas supply-and-demand shifts and their impact on oilfield chemical consumption
  • Profiling oilfield chemical market dynamics by product type across three key global regions
  • Charting technology trends and evolving demand drivers in the global oilfield chemicals market
  • Forecasting global oilfield chemicals market outlook with headwinds, growth scenarios, and challenges
09:25 - 09:30
Q&A SESSION ON OILFIELD CHEMICALS MARKET FORECASTS AND REGIONAL DEMAND DRIVERS
09:30 - 09:55
HUMAN-CENTERED AI CHEMICAL SELECTION OPTIMIZATION
Bryce Randle
Spoked Solutions

Bryce Randle

Spoked Solutions

  • Putting operators in control of chemical strategy by standardizing package selection based on their own production data, constraints, and objectives
  • Unifying chemistry and integrity decision-making through dashboards combining production history, lab results, and an Integrity Failure Matrix
  • Cutting rebid and optimization cycle times by automating the gathering of past chemical usage, outcomes, non-conformances, and equipment failures
  • Creating a closed-loop learning system that indexes lessons learned by system, API, and treatment type to help operators avoid repeating past mistakes
09:55 - 10:00
Q&A SESSION ON OPERATOR-CONTROLLED AI FOR SMARTER OILFIELD CHEMICAL SELECTION
10:00 - 10:30
SPEED NETWORKING SESSION
  • Exchange business cards and get connected in short one-to-one meetings
  • Start the conversation to arrange a more formal meeting later on in the conference
  • Share your professional background and discuss your biggest business issues — don't forget your business cards!
10:30 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON GREEN OILFIELD CHEMICALS: CHALLENGES AND BENEFITS
11:30 - 11:55
KINETIC HYDRATE INHIBITORS: REDUCING CHEMICAL VOLUME UP TO 100X
Matthew Hudson
IMCD Group

Matthew Hudson

IMCD Group

  • Comparing methanol and kinetic hydrate inhibitors to clarify where each approach delivers the strongest performance advantage
  • Examining the application strengths of KHIs and the specific environments where methanol remains the more advantageous choice
  • Quantifying the economic value created through KHI adoption versus conventional hydrate inhibition programs
  • Exploring KHI use in unconventional shale wells, including current adoption rates and the challenges operators face
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON KINETIC HYDRATE INHIBITORS AND THE ECONOMICS OF CHEMICAL REDUCTION
12:00 - 12:25
LEVERAGING GRAPHENE FOR CEMENT STRENGTHENING AND ENHANCED PIPELINE COATINGS
Matt McInnis
Asbury Advanced Materials

Matt McInnis

Asbury Advanced Materials

  • Demonstrating how Graphene Nanoplatelets and Edge-Functionalized Graphene improve anti-corrosion properties in liquid and powder pipeline coatings
  • Investigating how GNP and EFG additives reinforce cementitious matrices to improve compressive strength, accelerate curing, and lower permeability
  • Showing how the master-batchable compatibility of these nanomaterials enables seamless integration across a wide range of oilfield applications
  • Explaining how Asbury's technical support helps operators transition graphene-enhanced solutions from lab-scale formulation to field-ready deployment
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON GRAPHENE NANOMATERIALS DELIVERING MEASURABLE GAINS IN OILFIELD COATINGS AND CEMENT
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE OILFIELD CHEMICALS EXHIBITION
13:30 - 14:00
PANEL DISCUSSION: COMPARISON BETWEEN SLICKWATER AND GELLED FRACTURING FLUID SYSTEMS
14:00 - 14:25
CORROSION CONTROL BEYOND PRODUCT FLOW: INHIBITOR STRATEGIES FOR VOID SPACES, CUI, LAY-UP, AND PIPELINE LIFE CYCLE
Kelly Baker
Northern Technologies International Corporation

Kelly Baker

Northern Technologies International Corporation

  • Addressing corrosion in downhole and pipe casings by comparing the distinct inhibitor approaches each environment demands, despite sharing the same root problem
  • Controlling corrosion in out-of-service pipelines and dead legs using targeted application methods suited to low-flow and stagnant conditions with no product movement
  • Extending maintenance cycles on insulated assets by applying minor but precisely selected inhibitor treatments to manage CUI before it escalates into costly repairs
  • Protecting pipeline integrity across regulatory jurisdictions during pre-commissioning by selecting the right inhibitor class for each stage of the pipeline life cycle
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON INHIBITOR CHOICES FOR PIPELINES THAT NO LONGER CARRY FLOW
14:30 - 14:55
AI IN OILFIELD OPERATIONS: TURNING CHEMICAL PROGRAM DATA INTO BETTER FIELD DECISIONS
Tony Beebe
Junipix

Tony Beebe

Junipix

  • Exposing how vast chemical program data on corrosion, scaling, and H₂S stays underutilized due to fragmented systems
  • Illustrating how AI-driven decision intelligence can detect emerging issues earlier and optimize chemical treatment strategies to reduce operational risks
  • Delivering practical applications where AI translates complex field data into clear, actionable insights that support faster and more effective operational decisions
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON DATA-DRIVEN APPLICATIONS IN CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS
15:00 - 15:20
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
15:20 - 15:45
COST-EFFECTIVE MULTIFUNCTIONAL CHEMISTRY FOR MANAGING PARAFFIN AND IRON SULFIDE DEPOSITS
Rosanel Morales
Revive Energy Solutions

Rosanel Morales

Revive Energy Solutions

  • Drawing on an Argentine FWKO case study in which FeS and paraffin co-deposits restricted flow
  • Unpacking why co-depositing FeS and paraffin demanded high-frequency acid and surfactant cleanouts
  • Validating laboratory FeS dispersion results while optimizing field dosage to maintain performance
  • Measuring the operational and cost gains from FWKO pressure stabilization and cleanout elimination
15:45 - 15:50
Q&A SESSION ON ELIMINATING RECURRING CHEMICAL CLEANOUTS THROUGH PROACTIVE DEPOSITION CONTROL
15:50 - 16:15
RESTORING SWD INJECTIVITY USING ENGINEERED SURFACTANT SOLUTIONS TO MANAGE OIL-WET SOLIDS
Jon Rogers
Centrium Energy Solutions

Jon Rogers

Centrium Energy Solutions

  • Clarifying how oil-wet solids restrict produced water transport and progressively reduce SWD well injectivity over time
  • Detailing how Centrium's specialty surfactant blends separate and disperse solids deeper into the disposal reservoir
  • Documenting field-level results showing backpressure reduction and sustained improvements in injection rates after treatment
16:15 - 16:20
Q&A SESSION ON SURFACTANT SOLUTIONS FOR RESTORING INJECTION RATES IN SWD WELLS
16:20 - 16:45
FAST-ACTING NON-TRIAZINE H₂S SCAVENGER FROM LAB VALIDATION TO COMMERCIAL ROLLOUT
Grahame Taylor
Arxada

Grahame Taylor

Arxada

  • Showing rapid H₂S reaction kinetics suitable for gas contact towers and direct inline injection
  • Describing how minimal pH footprint prevents scaling in high-TDS produced waters for downhole use
  • Confirming no polymerized byproduct formation, eliminating fouling risk across all field applications
  • Reducing nitrogen content by 99% versus MEA triazine to cut tramp amine hazard in refinery streams
16:45 - 16:50
Q&A SESSION ON A NON-TRIAZINE H2S SCAVENGER THAT SOLVES MEA TRIAZINE PITFALLS
16:50 - 17:15
REQUALIFYING EUROPEAN AND NORTH AMERICAN WAX INHIBITORS FOR WEST AFRICAN PIPELINES
Bassey Okon Bassey
University of Port Harcourt

Bassey Okon Bassey

University of Port Harcourt

  • Discussing why directly applying European and North American wax inhibitors to West African pipelines without requalification creates performance risks
  • Presenting dynamic flow loop results showing WI-1 achieving 65% pressure drop reduction and WI-2 achieving 58% pressure drop reduction with better thermal stability than the baseline
  • Demonstrating how static testing alone is insufficient and that dynamic flow loop testing reveals true field behavior under temperature and shear conditions
  • Outlining a practical requalification framework delivering 20 to 30% cost savings over custom formulations with reduced pigging frequency and improved reliability
17:15 - 17:20
Q&A SESSION ON FIELD-RELEVANT TESTING FRAMEWORKS FOR REQUALIFYING IMPORTED WAX INHIBITORS
17:20 - 18:20
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
DAY 2 :
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2026
08:00 - 08:30
MORNING REFRESHMENTS
08:30 - 08:40
OPENING ADDRESS
08:40 - 09:10
PANEL DISCUSSION ON THE ROLE OF OILFIELD CHEMICALS IN OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND ASSET PERFORMANCE
09:10 - 09:40
RESERVED PRESENTATION
09:40 - 10:05
EORGAS TECHNOLOGY: ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY ACROSS SHALLOW TO DEEP RESERVOIRS
Paul Trost
Mtarri

Paul Trost

Mtarri

  • Decoding how EORGAS operates at immiscible pressures yet achieves recovery factors equivalent to miscible CO₂ injection
  • Articulating how EORGAS lowers IFT, shrinks swelling clays, mobilizes asphaltenes, and tolerates impurities such as N₂ and CH₄
  • Highlighting how EORGAS applies to conventional, heavy oil, and shale EOR, including as an additive to SAGD operations at reservoir conditions
  • Citing field and lab validation, including 48 slim tube runs and a 3× oil rate increase sustained over four years in a wellbore program
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON NEXT-GENERATION EORGAS SOLUTIONS TO OPTIMIZE PRODUCTION
10:10 - 10:30
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
10:30 - 11:00
PANEL DISCUSSION ON OILFIELD CHEMICALS
11:00 - 11:25
CRITICAL PARAMETERS AND METHODS FOR CORROSION INHIBITOR QUALIFICATION
Saadedine Tebbal
SET Laboratories Inc.

Saadedine Tebbal

SET Laboratories Inc.

  • Evaluating key screening and qualification test methods used to assess corrosion inhibitor performance under representative conditions
  • Contrasting laboratory testing approaches, including rotating systems, flow loops, and jet impingement, for accurate performance validation
  • Covering specialized testing requirements such as under-deposit and top-of-line corrosion to reflect complex field environments
  • Identifying gaps in current testing protocols and assessing secondary properties to improve inhibitor selection and reliability
11:25 - 11:30
Q&A SESSION ON GAPS BETWEEN LABORATORY TESTING AND REAL-WORLD CORROSION PERFORMANCE
11:30 - 11:55
SOLVING WORKFORCE GAPS IN OIL AND GAS: IMMIGRATION STRATEGIES FOR SECURING SPECIALIZED TALENT
Ingrid Perez
IBP Immigration Law

Ingrid Perez

IBP Immigration Law

  • Uncovering how companies can legally access global talent pools to fill critical shortages in engineering, chemistry, and field operations
  • Navigating visa pathways, including H-1B, O-1, and EB-2 NIW, which are most effective for oilfield and energy professionals
  • Pinpointing common immigration pitfalls that delay projects and outlining how to proactively avoid them
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON IMMIGRATION STRATEGIES FOR CLOSING OIL AND GAS WORKFORCE GAPS
12:00 - 12:25
REDUCING RESPIRABLE CRYSTALLINE SILICA EXPOSURE: COMPLIANCE AND PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS FOR THE WELL PAD
Helen Schuster
HMS Technical Development LLC

Helen Schuster

HMS Technical Development LLC

  • Reviewing OSHA and MSHA Permissible Exposure Limits and Action Levels for hydraulic fracturing and mine operators
  • Flagging high-risk stages of proppant handling from transloading to blending that generate respirable silica
  • Implementing engineering controls and dust suppression chemical solutions required by MSHA and OSHA mandates
  • Determining why administrative controls like worker rotation are no longer sufficient for regulatory compliance
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON ENGINEERING CONTROLS AND DUST SUPPRESSION FOR SILICA COMPLIANCE
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE OILFIELD CHEMICALS EXHIBITION
13:30 - 13:55
OPTIMIZING PRODUCTION AND REDUCING RISKS ACROSS OILFIELD OPERATIONS
Dale Tibodeau
University of Houston

Dale Tibodeau

University of Houston

  • Examining near- and long-term operational adjustments triggered by closures of the Strait of Hormuz
  • Analyzing how daily oil price speculation driven by conflict news is reshaping investment decisions
  • Exploring the long-term implications of this conflict for where oil is sourced and shipped globally
  • Outlining risk mitigation strategies for operators during sustained geopolitical supply disruptions
13:55 - 14:00
Q&A SESSION ON HOW CONFLICT AND SUPPLY RISK WILL RESHAPE OILFIELD DECISIONS
14:00 - 14:25
PURAKLEEN: ADVANCING PLANT-BASED HEAVY-DUTY CLEANING AND DEGREASING SOLUTIONS
Dave Pasin
Pink Solution

Dave Pasin

Pink Solution

  • Assessing the operational efficacy of plant- and mineral-based cleaning detergents in heavy-duty oilfield applications
  • Analyzing the cost-saving potential of super-concentrated green chemical solutions compared to traditional degreasers
  • Examining the safety benefits of mineral-based detergents for workers and the environment across asset maintenance
  • Applying sustainable chemical treatments that maintain high-performance standards while reducing environmental impact
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON SUSTAINABLE PLANT-BASED DEGREASING SOLUTIONS FOR OILFIELD OPERATIONS
14:30 - 15:00
RESERVED PRESENTATION
15:00 - 15:15
FEEDBACK AND RAFFLE DRAW
15:15 - 15:30
CLOSING REMARKS

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