SPE Brazil
Flow Assurance Technology Congress 2024
From Offshore Production to Energy Transition
6-8 November 2024, Rio de Janeiro
Bolsa do Rio Convention Center
Abstract
Flow assurance is a technical discipline focused on safety and efficient transportation of fluids to their destination. The flow assurance activities involve managing and mitigating many issues that might happen in the field.
To promote the exchange of experience among professionals, the Flow Assurance Technical committee of SPE Brazil section organized the 1st Flow Assurance Technology Congress (FATC) in November 2022.The event was a huge success, with more than 230 professionals (20 countries) from industry and academia, over 100 abstracts received and 13 sponsoring companies supporting the event.
The FATC second edition will cover traditional topics in flow assurance as well as its connection with digital transformation and energy transition. Flow assurance provides a set of technologies to support reducing carbon footprint in offshore operations by allowing for example long tiebacks to existing facilities. It also supports Carbon Capture Storage and Utilization (CCUS) operations by ensuring safety and efficient transport of CO2 streams from any industrial source.
Effective flow assurance practices are essential for ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of energy production and transportation systems, and this will drive innovations such as smart sensors, predictive analytics, and special materials to improve the efficiency and sustainability of energy transportation systems.
We are excited to invite you to the 2nd edition of FATC, taking place in November 2024 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The event will bring together professionals, students, experts, and innovators in the field, offering knowledge exchange and networking, to create the new flow assurance technology solutions of today and tomorrow.
Congress Chairs
Ricardo Camargo
Honorary Chair
Flow Assurance Consultant
Ricardo Camargo holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (UnB) and a master’s degree in petroleum engineering (Unicamp). He further pursued his education and earned a Doctorate degree in Chemical Kinetics, Catalysis, Combustion, and Modeling - Application to Hydrocarbons from Université Paris VI. Ricardo spent 38 years at PETROBRAS, where he held the position of Master Consultant. Currently, he provides consultancy services in Flow Assurance for BW Energy and Karoon Energy Ltd. Throughout his career, which spans over 40 years, his main focus has been deep offshore field production. He specializes in multiphase flow in pipes and gas lift design and operation. Ricardo possesses extensive expertise in Flow Assurance, supporting both the design and operation phases of projects. In recognition of his contributions, Ricardo received the SPE Production and Operations Award for the South America and Caribbean Region in 2017.
Ricardo Camargo holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (UnB) and a master’s degree in petroleum engineering (Unicamp). He further pursued his education and earned a Doctorate degree in Chemical Kinetics, Catalysis, Combustion, and Modeling - Application to Hydrocarbons from Université Paris VI. Ricardo spent 38 years at PETROBRAS, where he held the position of Master Consultant. Currently, he provides consultancy services in Flow Assurance for BW Energy and Karoon Energy Ltd. Throughout his career, which spans over 40 years, his main focus has been deep offshore field production. He specializes in multiphase flow in pipes and gas lift design and operation. Ricardo possesses extensive expertise in Flow Assurance, supporting both the design and operation phases of projects. In recognition of his contributions, Ricardo received the SPE Production and Operations Award for the South America and Caribbean Region in 2017.
Thierry Palermo
Honorary Chair
Flow Assurance Specialist
Thierry Palermo completed his studies at the University of Jussieu in Paris, where he obtained his PhD in Physical-chemistry. He worked at IFP (now IFPen), an applied research institute, for 20 years. Initially, he served as a research engineer and later became the head of a research department, focusing on areas such as tribology, wettability of reservoir rocks, emulsions, and additives. During his time at IFP, Thierry managed a project on Hydrates, collaborating with companies like Total, Elf, BP, Equinor (formerly Statoil), and Petrobras. He supervised tests on a high-pressure multiphase flow loop used extensively by Ricardo Camargo for his PhD work. Together, they proposed a new rheological approach based on Fractal theory to characterize hydrate slurries. Later, Thierry joined TotalEnergies, starting as a flow assurance specialist in the Production Division. He was later appointed as project manager for the R&D Flow Assurance project and Expert in Physical-chemistry. Thierry retired from the company one year ago.
Thierry Palermo completed his studies at the University of Jussieu in Paris, where he obtained his PhD in Physical-chemistry. He worked at IFP (now IFPen), an applied research institute, for 20 years. Initially, he served as a research engineer and later became the head of a research department, focusing on areas such as tribology, wettability of reservoir rocks, emulsions, and additives. During his time at IFP, Thierry managed a project on Hydrates, collaborating with companies like Total, Elf, BP, Equinor (formerly Statoil), and Petrobras. He supervised tests on a high-pressure multiphase flow loop used extensively by Ricardo Camargo for his PhD work. Together, they proposed a new rheological approach based on Fractal theory to characterize hydrate slurries. Later, Thierry joined TotalEnergies, starting as a flow assurance specialist in the Production Division. He was later appointed as project manager for the R&D Flow Assurance project and Expert in Physical-chemistry. Thierry retired from the company one year ago.
Adriana Teixeira
Technical Chair
Petrobras
Adriana Teixeira has 20 years of experience at Petrobras Research Center in Brazil as a Master Petroleum Chemist and Flow Assurance Specialist. She leads research projects to address operational needs in these areas. With a master’s degree in chemistry and currently pursuing a PhD in Chemical Engineering, her research focuses on hydrate risk management and its impact on Flow Assurance challenges. Adriana is actively involved in professional organizations, holding positions as Director and Regional Champion for Brazil at the SPE Flow Assurance Technical Section and as the planning coordinator of the Flow Assurance Committee at the SPE Brazil Section.
Adriana Teixeira has 20 years of experience at Petrobras Research Center in Brazil as a Master Petroleum Chemist and Flow Assurance Specialist. She leads research projects to address operational needs in these areas. With a master’s degree in chemistry and currently pursuing a PhD in Chemical Engineering, her research focuses on hydrate risk management and its impact on Flow Assurance challenges. Adriana is actively involved in professional organizations, holding positions as Director and Regional Champion for Brazil at the SPE Flow Assurance Technical Section and as the planning coordinator of the Flow Assurance Committee at the SPE Brazil Section.
OPENING SESSION
A History of…
Flow Assurance and a Hydrate Blockage Risk Model
Speaker
Ricardo Camargo
Flow Assurance Consultant
Speaker
Thierry Palermo
Flow Assurance Specialist
Moderator
Adriana Teixeira
Senior Petroleum Chemist
Petrobras
Keynotes Industry
Dra. Marcia Khalil
Petrobras
Dr. Daniel Merino-Garcia
Repsol
Dr. Thierry Palermo
TOTAL Energies
Keynotes Academia
Prof. Amadeu Sum
Colorado School of Mines
Prof. Luis Fernando Azevedo
PUC-Rio
Prof. Fred Tavares
UFRJ
Call For Papers
SPE Brazil Flow Assurance Technology Congress
All participants are welcome to submit technical paper(s) and discuss your ideas with professionals and students of diverse expertise. All extended abstracts will be evaluated and the accepted works will be compiled in the conference proceedings and presented in the conference, either in the form of oral or poster presentation.
GENERAL TOPICS
CHALLENGES IN LONG TIEBACKS
- Waxes
- Asphaltenes
- Scales
- Hydrates
- Emulsions
CO2 TRANSPORTATION AND GHG REDUCTION
- Multiphase flow
- Lifting
- Boosting
- Subsea Equipment/Architecture
OIL FIELD CHEMISTRY AND FLUID CHARACTERIZATION
- Chemical Additives/Inhibitors
- Thermal management
- Pigging
- Field operations
- Sensors
- Digital Solutions
WELL PERFORMANCE, ARTIFICIAL LIFT AND FLOW TECHNOLOGIES
- Waxes
- Asphaltenes
- Scales
- Hydrates
- Emulsions
FLOW ASSURANCE MANAGEMENT
- Multiphase flow
- Lifting
- Boosting
- Subsea Equipment/Architecture
Digital Solutions and Monitoring in Flow Assurance
- Chemical Additives/Inhibitors
- Thermal management
- Pigging
- Field operations
- Sensors
- Digital Solutions