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Volume 28 No. 2 February 2012

NEWSLETTERNEWSLETTER

JOE LEIMKUHLERJOE LEIMKUHLERShell Offshore

Well Delivery ManagerTuesday

February 14, 2012

Speaker Presentation

JOE LEIMKUHLERShell Offshore

Well Delivery Manager

Holiday Inn Superdome330 Loyola Ave.New Orleans, LA

$30.00w/Advanced Registration

$35.00at door and non-SPE members

Register at: http://www.spe-delta.org

Contact Paul Morphy [email protected]

or 504-728-4275 if problems

Webcast:Chevron Offi ce on the Northshore

100 Northpark Blvd.Covington, LA

Pre-registration required forsecurity clearance at Chevron.

No Walk-ins.

$20.00w/advanced registration

$25.00at door or non-SPE members

Contact Berik Zhakiyanovat [email protected]

or 985-773-6131

Joe Leimkuhler is the Offshore Well Delivery Manager for Shell International covering all Drillship and Semi-Submersible operations for Shell in the Gulf of Mexico (GOM). Over the last 30 years he has worked Well Engineering and Drilling Operations in a variety of capaci-ties. Joe's prior assignments with Shell have included Offshore Well Delivery Manager for all offshore development well operations in the Americas, Subsea Development Manager for the Gulf of Mexico, and Deepwater Drilling Superintendent assignments on TLP, Drillship and Semi-Submersible well operations. Prior to taking on a management role, Joe served as the Project Drilling Engineer for the Mars devel-opment, and as an instructor at Shell’s Bellaire Research Center in Houston, where he taught Shell’s Drilling Engineering classes. Prior to working for Shell Joe worked for M-I Drilling Fluids in the Wyoming Over-thrust belt and for ARCO in Drilling and Reservoir engineering in Bakersfi eld California. Joe graduated from the University of Montana in 1981 with BS degrees in Geology and Forestry; in 1987 he graduated from the University of Wyoming with a MS in Petroleum Engineering. He has served on the National Board of Directors for the American As-sociation of Drilling Engineers, and served as the President of AADE from 2007 to 2009. Joe is a 25 year member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers, and also serves on API committee’s addressing the Post Macondo Deepwater Drill-ing issues. Joe serves on various University Engineering Advisory boards focused on Pe-troleum Engineering. Joe is also the Chairman of the Deepwater Technical Symposium held in New Orleans for the years 2009,2010 and 2011.

Joe and his wife Stephanie live in Mandeville, La, they have two grown children and 6 grand-children.

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Complex MultiphaseFlow Processesin a Wide Range

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Louisiana State UniversityProfessors

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TuesdayTuesdayFebruary 28, 2012February 28, 2012

11:30 - 1:0011:30 - 1:00Holiday Inn Downtown

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In This Issue:

Offi cers & Board of Directors .......................... 3

Membership Call ............................................. 3

Golf Tournament ............................................. 4

Letter From The Chair .................................... 5

LSU Corner ..................................................... 5

GOM Deepwater Symposium Info .................. 6

Symposium 2012 Call for Papers ................... 8

SPE Continuing Education ............................. 8

Young Professionals Program ........................ 9

Membership Report ...................................... 10

2011-2012 SPE Delta Calendar ................... 10

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MEMBERSHIP CALL Thank you for your continued membership with the Society of Petroleum Engineers and especially for being

a part of the SPE DELTA Section in the Greater New Orleans Area. Your membership is very important to us and we would like to remind you that this is the time for renewal.

Please go to http://www.spe.org/join/renew.php to renew your membership and continue to enjoy the great privileges of being a member of one of the largest technical societies — home to 100,000+ professionals and students.

Take this time also to update your contact information if they have changed since your last renewal and do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Compliments of the season and we will be looking forward to yet another exciting year with you!

SPE DELTA—The Section of Excellence

Sincerely,

Chiedozie Ekweribe (Dozie)

Membership Chair

Society of Petroleum Engineers Delta Section


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SPE Delta Section February 2012

Dear SPE-Delta Section,2011 is now in the past and 2012 is here. And although the fi rst 2 weeks of this year didn’t turn-out exactly like most around here had hoped, we still had a very good 2011. And, we have a whole new calendar year in which we can set our goals, spread our wings, and attempt to soar to new heights! Whether you want to learn a new language, visit a new place, or go to night school, try to make it happen. If you want to assist with a charitable venture, work in an afternoon school program, or work with the elderly or handicapped, there are more than a few opportunities out there for you. And, if you wish to become actively involved in your Delta Section, we have multiple opportunities for you to make a difference. Below are a few of the activities and committees that are always looking for new blood. Please take a moment and look them over, and if you are interested, give me or someone else you may know on the board a call to discuss your options. I promise you won’t regret making the call!

2012 SPE Golf Tournament – held in March, major fund raiser for scholarships in the section.

2012 Deep Water Symposium – held in August, signifi cant technology transfer, also a major fund raiser for SPE, NOGS, and AADE, multiple opportunities for volunteers.

2012 Mardi Gras Gala – held in conjunction with the Deep Water Symposium, sponsored by the Young Professional Committee of the Delta section, a really wondrous celebration, hard work but very enjoyable.

Young Professionals Committee – all SPE members under 35 years of age are members of this energetic group of oil and gas professionals. If you would like to become engaged with these folks, they have numerous activities throughout the year.

Be a factor in your Society and make a difference in your life by contacting someone involved in one of the above activities and joining in the fun!

Finally, thanks to all for your support of the SPE Delta section in the Greater New Orleans area. If there are things you would like to see done in our section, please don’t hesitate to contact me or any other member of the board.

Sincerely,Charlie Mayne, P. E.Delta Section Chairman

FROM THE CHAIR . . .FROM THE CHAIR . . .

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Time for the students to get the cobwebs out as a new semester begins. We are still mourning the loss of a great football season, and we look forward to next year. A large number of Student SPE and AADE members did gather for the local AADE Christmas Social as last semester came to a close. The LSU Student

Chapter of SPE has a tremendous amount of activities planned for this session. Technical meetings scheduled include presentations from Baker Hughes, Denbury, Newfi eld,

Packers Plus, Schlumberger, and Weatherford. The community outreach activities will have several Energy4Me Presentations, The Susan G. Kormen Race for the Cure, and a team for Habitat for Humanity. Of course the students will also fi nd time for social events such as the spring crawfi sh boil, and the annual senior dinner. Our seniors are especially excited as their college careers come to an end and they look forward to their professional lives. The job prospects are very good, and we look forward to welcoming them into the industry. That’s all for now. Geaux Tigers!

Mike Sparacino

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SIXTEENTH ANNUAL GULF OF MEXICO DEEPWATER TECHNICAL SYMPOSIUM August 15 & 16, 2012

CALL FOR SPONSORS & EXHIBITORSThe Sixteenth Annual Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Technical Symposium is scheduled for Wednesday, August 15th and Thursday, August 16th, 2012 in New Orleans at the Riverside Hilton.

The Symposium is a joint effort between the American Association of Drilling Engineers (AADE),the Delta Section of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), and the New Orleans Geological Society (NOGS). More information for this event is available through the Symposium websiteat http://www.deepwaternola.org.

Proceeds from the Symposium are used to support scholarships and other educationalefforts promoted by the sponsoring societies. Not only do these projects help maintain anawareness of the benefi cial aspects of the oil and gas business, they also help to developthe necessary skills that we seek in the young professionals entering our professions. Yoursupport for the Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Technical Symposium helps insure their continuedsuccess.

The theme of this year’s symposium is “Deepwater 2012 – R3 Renewal – Responsibility – Research”

The goal is to share deepwater knowledge, best practices, new technologies, and improvementsto existing technologies with a focus on case studies.

The technical sessions will cover a wide array of topics including well completions andinterventions, reservoir and economics, geoscience, drilling technology, production systemssystems, HS&E, regulatory, pipelines/infrastructure, and emerging technologies. Approximately 45 technical presentations will be given along with student posters and papers. Luncheons will feature two keynote speakers. A fi nal plenary session involving presentationsfrom deepwater leaders will close out the Symposium on Thursday afternoon. Currentplans are to focus this plenary session on the Deepwater permitting process. In addition,an exhibit hall with contractor presentations will be available for participants.

Exhibit Hall:Exhibitor booths (8’x10’) are $900. Like last year, for an additionaladditional fee, box lunches can be provided for staff working in yourbooth This option is in lieu of the luncheons which are only availablewith full registration.

If your company would like to exhibit at the Deepwater Symposium,or if you would like to obtain more information on this event, pleasecontact David Weekley at (504) 728-4561 ([email protected])or Gary Fanguy at (985) 209-3649 ([email protected]). Come join us and display your expertise at this important event.

To encourage symposium attendees to visit all of theexhibits, “Symposium Passports” covering allpresentations, exhibitors and speakers will be issued.

EXHIBITOR OPTIONSBooth ................................................................................................... $900Lunch Wednesday ................................................................................ $35Lunch Thursday .................................................................................... $35


Gold Level Sponsors (USD 2500) ○ 4 complementary Symposium registrations ○ Company name and logo on introductory slides in the technical sessions ○ Prominent logo and link on the Symposium website ○ Prominent signage at the Symposium

Silver Level Sponsors (USD 1500) ○ 2 complementary Symposium registrations ○ Company name and logo on introductory slides in the technical sessions ○ Prominent logo and link on the Symposium website ○ Prominent signage at the Symposium

Bronze Level Sponsors (USD 750) ○ 1 complementary Symposium registrations ○ Company name and logo on introductory slides in the technical sessions ○ Prominent logo and link on the Symposium website ○ Prominent signage at the Symposium

Continental Breakfast & Coffee Break Sponsor ○ Company name and logo displayed over the break/reception area ○ Prominent logo and link on the Symposium website

SPONSORSHIPS:Three levels of sponsorship are available: Gold - $2500, Silver - $1500, and Bronze - $750. Companies do not have to exhibit in order to participate as sponsors. These contributions are used to help defray operational costs. In return, sponsors are provided a number of complementary registrations, signage at the Symposium, and other benefi ts described below.

Please contact David Weekley ([email protected]) or Gary Fanguy ([email protected])

if you wish to sponsor a coffee break or reception.Your company logo will be prominently displayed

at the break/reception area.

We depend on the generosity of sponsorsto underwrite the cost of the continental breakfastsand the reception, amenities that are very popular

with the Symposium attendees.

SPE, NOGS, and AADE sincerely appreciatethe sponsors’ contributions.

SPONSOR OPTIONSGOLD Level Sponsor ....................................................................... $2500SILVER Level Sponsor ..................................................................... $1500BRONZE Level Sponsor ..................................................................... $750


SPE CONTINUING EDUCATIONProfessional Ethics for Petroleum EngineersBy John Rogers Smith, Louisiana State University

Monday, February 27, 2012Conference Room - TBA • 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Chevron Building • 100 Northpark Blvd. • Covington$25.00 per person

RSVP at http://www.spe-delta.org or Contact Steve Moore, (985) 773-7062 • [email protected] of Presentation and Seminar:

This presentation and seminar is intended to give participants an introduction to the concept of, and guidelines for, professional ethics in the practice of petroleum engineering. This subject is of clear relevance in improving the public perception of our industry and preserving our indi-vidual personal and professional integrity. We believe the discussion will be of interest to all participants because we all encounter situations where the potential for confl icts of interest, limitations of technical competence, or compromises between professional judgment and economic or political forces arise. The formal presentation will begin with a review of ethical guidelines from some of the professional societies and boards. It will continue with some examples of the kinds of ethical questions that arise in actual practice of drilling, production, completion, reservoir, and environmental control engineering. We will discuss these examples and the resulting challenges that are inherent in implementing good ethics from the different perspectives of a consultant, an industry employee, and a supervisor. The ethics discussion will fulfi ll the requirement of one full hour (1-PDH) of continuing education on ethics for registered professional engineers.

Speaker Biography:John Rogers Smith is an associate professor and holds a Campanile Professorship at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and is a regis-tered, professional Petroleum Engineer in Louisiana. He holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from UT Austin and a MS and Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering from LSU. He has over twenty years of industry experience in drilling, production, research, and reservoir activities. At LSU, John teaches courses on drilling engineering and prevention of oil and gas blowouts as well as other drilling and production related topics. John is a life member of SPE and helps to coordinate continuing education activities for the SPE-Delta section.

Dear Colleagues:On behalf of the Sixteenth Annual Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Technical Symposium program committee, it is my pleasure to invite you to share your best recent experience / fi ndings applicable to Deepwater E&P operations with your peers across the industry. The Symposium is held every August and is a joint effort between the American Association of Drilling Engineers (AADE), the Delta Section of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), and the New Orleans Geological Society (NOGS). The symposium is now in its 16th year and is once again set for the Riverside Hilton in New Orleans this year on Wednesday August 15th and Thursday August 16th.In my opinion this is the premier Deepwater Technical Symposium focused on the Gulf of Mexico. Last year’s event attracted over 460 industry professionals and over 90 students from across the spectrum of technical disciplines that enable Deepwater oil and gas development. These attendees are a mixture of staff from oil & gas companies, service companies and students from universities across the gulf coast. More information for this event is available through the Gulf of Mexico Deepwater Technical Symposium website www.deepwaternola.org. The theme of this year’s symposium is “Deepwater 2012 R3 - Renewal – Responsibility – Research”. The overall goal of the symposium is to share knowledge, best practices, new technologies, and improvements to existing technologies with a focus on case studies. If you would like to present at the symposium an abstract of your presentation is due by Friday, April 27, 2012. Since you have the option to decline publication of your presentation materials the symposium presents a unique opportunity to share and learn from each other freely.The technical sessions will include approximately 45 presentations covering a wide array of topics covering: • Emerging Technologies • GeoScience • Reservoir Engineering & Economics • HS&E & Regulatory • Drilling Technology • Production Systems • Completion Technology • Pipelines & Infrastructure* Click on any of the session links on the website www.deepwaternola.org to submit the papers to the respective session chairs.Luncheons will feature keynote speakers and the Symposium ends with a panel discussion currently targeted on the Deepwater permit process. A dedicated exhibit hall with contractor presentations will be available for participants. Last year over 30 companies exhibited Deepwater technology at the symposium. There will also be Student Poster/Paper sessions.Submittal Process ○ Obtain necessary clearance from your management, and start preparing now ○ Abstracts must be received by Friday, April 27th, 2012 ○ Use the appropriate link on the website www.deepwaternola.org to submit your paper ○ Please note that, if accepted, you will be required to submit the presentation to the session chairs by August 3, 2012. Authors who do not

submit a presentation by the due date will be withdrawn from the program and not allowed to present.For more information write to any of the program committee members contact info is available on the website www.deepwaternola.org.

Joseph LemkuhlerGeneral Chairperson


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Bless You, Boys!Who Dat!

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Delta YP’s:

Happy New Year! I hope you enjoyed your holidays. With the New Year comes the perfect time to re-evaluate your career development goals. Are you looking for opportunities to work collaboratively with other industry Young Professionals from a wide variety of companies (Shell, Chevron, Baker Hughes, Schlumberger, BOEM, etc.)? How about gaining valuable skills that come with facilitating networking and professional growth among members with fewer than 10 years experience in the industry? If so, consider volunteering on the SPE-Delta Young Professionals Program Board!

The team consists of 12 people and many of the SPE events in our area are sponsored by YPP, including the Annual Masquerade Gala & Silent Auction held during the Deepwater Symposium in August. While all of the Chair positions are currently fi lled for the 2011-2012 year, we are looking for volunteers to help on sub-committees for the Social Networking, Technical Programs, Community Service and Continuing Education teams.

Helping with the YP Board is extremely fl exible, allowing you to contribute around your schedule. And most importantly, serving on the team is a lot of fun!

If you’re interested in helping on the team this year, or if you’d like to learn more about the opportunities available, please contact me!

Warm Regards,Myrtle-RoseSPE-YPP Chairman, [email protected](504) 728-8257

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