La. Gulf Coast Oil Exposition schedule

Today

9 a.m. Opening Event .

Official Opening of Exposition to Industry.

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch available at cafés throughout the show grounds..

1 to 2 p.m. Keynote address.

“2013: Update on the Deepwater Gulf of Mexico and the Lower Tertiary Trend.”

Steve Thurston, vice president of Deepwater Exploration & Projects, Chevron NA E&P Co., a Chevron U.S.A. Inc. division.

2:15 to 3:15 p.m. Technical Presentation.

Panel on “Decommissioning Process Optimization - Application of New Technologies.”

Gary Siems, decommissioning manager, Stone Energy Corporation.

Siems will present a brief overview of Stone’s 2012-13 P&A campaigns highlighting use of new decommissioning methodologies (concurrent vs. sequential) and application of new technologies (L/B Robert, Abrasive Cutting developments, Dredging, DWS), including how recent technology developments and concurrent methods have increased efficiencies and improved safety. A technical panel discussion will follow.

Speaker Panel

Lee Orgeron, president and CEO, Montco Offshore Inc. - 335’ Liftboat. 

Joey Tabor, operations manager, Norse Cutting & Abandonment Division of Oceaneering International Inc. - Casing/Caisson Abrasive Cutting.

Derek Marcks, operations manager, Mactech Offshore - Articulating Diamond Wire Cutting.

Hunter Southerland, president, TUSK Energy Services - Dredging/Excavation Technologies.

3:30 to 4:30 p.m. International Presentation.

“PEMEX Exploration and Production - Opportunities & Challenges.”

Sergio Guaso, senior vice president, business development, PEMEX Exploration & Production “Mexico E&P Potential and Business Opportunities.” 

Froylan Gracia, chief of staff to PEMEX Director General “PEMEX - Current Situation and Challenges.” 

5 p.m. Show Site Closes. 

Show floor closes.

Wednesday

9 a.m. Exposition Open.

Exposition Open to Industry Personnel Only.

10 to 11:30 a.m. Technical Presentation.

“Spotlight on New Technology.” 

Various new technologies will be showcased in a quick and informative overview format. 

5D Oilfield Magnetics – Open Hole Net.

Baker Hughes – FASTrak LWD™ Fluid Analysis Sampling and Testing Service.

Baker Hughes – SC-XP™ Extreme Performance Frac Pack and Gravel Pack Tool System.

E&B Green Solutions – G-Clean Products.

Hickman Sales & Service – Stable Data System.

Newpark Mats and Integrated Services - DURA-BASE® Advanced Composite Mats.

Zahroof Valves – ZPV High Efficiency Modular Valves For Gas Gathering and Distribution Applications.

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch available at cafés throughout the show grounds.

1 to 2 p.m. Keynote Address

“Sabine Pass LNG Import/Export Terminal: What It Means For Our State and Industry.”

Jason French, Cheniere Energy Inc. 

2:15 to 3:15 p.m. 

Technical Presentation.

“New Era for Oil & Gas in America.”

Scott Angelle, Louisiana Public Service Commission District 2.

3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Technical Presentation.

“GOM Regulatory and Permit Requirements Post-Macondo.”

Jodie Connor, J. Connor Consulting Inc.

5 p.m. Show Site Closes.

Show floor closes.

Thursday

9 a.m. Exposition Open

Exposition open to industry personnel only.

Noon.

Exposition opens to public

2 p.m. 2013 LAGCOE Closing.