HEAVY OIL 101
An Introduction to the Heavy Oil Industry

This special one-day course is being held in conjunction with the 2008 Global Petroleum Show.

AVAILABLE DATE:
June 12, 2008

LOCATION:
Boyce Theatre - Stampede Park

REGISTRATION DETAILS:
Registration fee: $995.00 per person
Session times: 8:00am - 5:00pm

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
From junior staff to executives, this course offers an excellent opportunity to broaden your knowledge of the important heavy oil sector.

COURSE OUTLINE:
Introduction to Our Industry - A synopsis of global heavy oil resource development and a perspective of current trends needed to meet increasing worldwide demand.

Geology - A review of the unique architectural aspects of heavy oil reservoirs and a discussion of methods used to define the geology of a reservoir.

Reservoir Engineering - An overview of the basic reservoir engineering principles used to characterize the heavy oil reservoir and the different extraction methods considered for heavy oil recovery.

Production & Operations - A look at the different downhole and surface challenges associated with the production of heavy oil.

Marketing - An overview of market fundamentals that influence the heavy oil producer’s decisions to develop and produce these vast reserves.

Upgrading & Refining - This section will outline the different processes and strategies that the heavy oil producer must consider to maximize value.

Regulatory & Environmental Issues - Discourse around the important considerations for a producer in the development of heavy oil.

COURSE INCLUDES:
Facilitation by key industry personnel · Networking Breaks
Keynote Luncheon · Course Materials

TO REGISTER:
Visit the Global Petroleum Show website, www.petroleumshow.com.