08.30
Registration & Coffee

08.55
Chairman’s Opening Remarks
Cdr Vikram Pahlajani , CEO, Dolphin Offshore Shipping Ltd

09.00
Keynote Address: Accessing the Reserves in India – Reviewing Regulatory Developments to Encourage Investors

• Outlook on latest regulatory changes in oil and gas sector
• Updates on concession and PSC rights
• Showcasing oil & gas blocks for exploration

Directorate General of Hydrocarbons

09.30
Keynote Address: ONGC Initiatives in India’s Offshore Sector
Sudhir Vasudeva , Director (Offshore) , ONGC Ltd.

10.00
Questions and Discussion Followed by Morning Refreshments

10.30
Project Update – KG D6 Block

• Key considerations for field development
• Technology, Operational and logistical requirements for production optimization
• Partnership and collaboration sought from industry

11.00
Drilling Challenges in developing India’s Offshore Reserves for ONGC Key Projects

• Outlining existing and new projects activity
• Assessing the demand for different rig types
• Technical and operational challenges in drilling and well development
• Expectations from offshore logistics providers

Avinash Chandra , General Manager (Drilling Services), ONGC

11.30
Panel Discussion: Balancing Opportunities vs Challenges in India’s offshore E&P sector

• Developing an accurate estimate of the market potential in dollar values
• Criteria impacting the strategic options available for entering and operating in India’s offshore sector
• Moving beyond license grants to field operations – where are the hurdles?
• Overcoming challenges of seismic data availability
• Managing expectation on ROI timeframes

Panelists:
Sudhir Vasudeva , Director (Offshore), ONGC Ltd.
NK Mitra , Chief Technical Services, Reliance Industries
Des Khattar , Vice President, Petrogas
Rajagopal Mahalingam, General Manager Project Engineering & Development, BG Exploration and Production

12.00
Responsibility can be delegated – Accountability can’t
This paper describes a systematic approach to in-water risk-based integrity assurance activities which many Operators are striving to put in place, irrespective of ownership of the equipment in use, to provide greater levels of integrity assurance to management. This paper also attempts to stimulate debate on whether the regime under which Operators are working in offshore India is in step with trends, given the rapid change in technology over recent years.

Peter Falconer, Global IM Business Manager, 2H Offshore

12.30
Questions and Discussion Followed by Networking Lunch

14.00
Case study: Setting up and Achieving Exploration Success in India

• Understanding business objectives and exploration strategy
• Managing resources (workforce, capital, etc) in achieving operational success
• Analysing the risk and return in exploration and production in India
• Discussing investment and partnership opportunities
• Future plans and strategies in ensuring sustained growth

Des Khattar, Vice President, Petrogas

14:30
Scanning for E & P Potential in Deepwater

• Identifying areas with resource potential
• Uncovering production capacity
• Utilizing methodologies to discover hydrocarbon reserves
• Obtaining rights for development
• Selecting and forging partnerships on projects

DS Porwal, Senior Vice President, Adani Welspun Exploration Ltd

15.00
Financing Offshore E&P – the role of Private Equity Capital

• Reviewing the opportunities for private equity investors in the oil and gas sector
• How the private equity assess into oil & gas sector
• Realising the comparative-advantage of private equity firms from other investors
• Ensuring strategic positioning to secure funding: what needs to be done

Nikhil Gahrotra, Associate Director, 3i

15.30
Questions and Discussion Followed by Afternoon Refreshments

16.00
Prospering through Joint-ventures and Strategic Alliances

• Creating win-win alliances with oil and gas companies in India
• Negotiating PSC’s and understanding regulatory environment
• Strategies and obstacles in building successful partnerships in India

Mohd Naseem , Legal Counsel, ONGC

16.30
Case Study: The Need for a Holistic Approach- Role of Statutory Approvals and Marine Support Bases in Managing the Logistics for offshore Oil & Gas Operations
Sid Roy , President , Arya Offshore

17.00
Opportunities for Service Providers in Indian Offshore

• Summary of ongoing activity in the offshore E&P in India
• Demand for marine assets, especially offshore rigs, supply vessels, survey vessels, etc
• Demand supply assessment for offshore marine assets in the region

Anand V Sharma , Director, Mantrana Maritime Advisory

17.30
Questions and Discussions

18.00
Networking Cocktail and End of Day One

08.55
Chairman’s Opening Remarks

09.00
Keynote Address: Overview on Policy Plans and Regulations for Shipping Companies Operating in Indian Coastal Waters

Director General of Shipping & Ex. Officio Additional Secretary, Government of India*

09.30
Meeting the Expectations of Field Operators

• Understanding the project scope
• Gauging operational and technical support requirements
• Adding value to support services

10.00
Showcasing Marine Opportunities from ONGC

• Examining trends in offshore support vessels and services
• Important criterion for selecting providers
• Demand forecast for prospects and future projects

AK Jain, Executive Director, Chief Offshore Logistics, ONGC Ltd.

10.30
Questions and Discussion Followed by Morning Refreshments

11.00
Evaluating the Risks and Rewards of the India Offshore Sector

• Deep water development, planned and in operation impacting OSV demand
• Overcoming regulatory challenges and operational impediments
• OSV orders and contracts awarded by major oil national companies
• Assessing different approaches to securing long-term charters
• Reviewing investment and growth strategies

11.30
Panel Discussion: Domestic and International Opportunities for OSV and Offshore Logistics

• Assessing the Offshore E & P projects in India and its future needs
• How is the current scenario impacting demand for support services
• What are the opportunities available overseas?
• How do you access these opportunities?
• What are the emerging trends and growth markets that can be tapped?

Panelists:

Umesh Grover , Director (Technical & Offshore Services), The Shipping Corporation of India
AK Jain , Executive Director, Chief Offshore Logistics, ONGC Ltd.
Venkatraman Sheshashayee , Executive Director, Greatship Global Offshore Services Pte. Ltd.
Anil R. Rao , General Manager, Great Offshore

12.00
Dhirubhai 1 & Dhirubhai 3 Gas Fields Development Project - Installation Challenges & Lessons Learnt

Section 1 describes some of the technical challenges faced during design and installation and specifically focuses on the following issues:

• Shallow water pipeline stability in a river estuary with large scour and accretion;
• Pipeline walking mitigation using a midline anchoring system;
• Deep water piggy-back installation.

Raymond Vink, Manager Engineering (Project Engineering), Allseas Engineering

Section 2 covers the Lessons Learnt during the project execution stage and covers the following areas:

• Concept & FEED
• Detailed Engineering
• Subsea Control system and Umbilicals
• Offshore Installation & Pre-commissioning
• General

12.30
Questions and Discussion Followed by Networking Lunch

14.00
Case Study: Shallow Waters Projects Off the West Coast of India

• Typical field characteristics
• Key issues in the deployment of fixed platforms
• Requirements from service providers

14.30
Outlining the Needed Technology on Deepwater Development

• What are the available technology in India and outside of India
• How to bring needed technology to India
• The role of foreign partnerships for technology collaboration
• Challenges and solutions of bringing in innovation – maintenance, parts, repairs

Juju Mathew , Head Subsea Systems, Upstream Operating Company, Larsen & Toubro Ltd.

15.00
Questions and Discussion Followed by Afternoon Refreshments

15.30
Panel Discussion: Nurturing and Managing Talent for the Offshore Industry

• Overcoming global shortages of technical talent and experience
• Project resourcing, local and expatriate resourcing
• Addressing associated challenges (regulatory, academic)

Panelists:

Rob Mason , Head of HR, India and Middle East, Transocean
Dr. G.P. Karmakar, Professor in Petroleum Engineering, School of Petroleum Technology, Padit Deendayal Petroleum University
Dr. P.K. Banik , Director, School of Petroleum Technology, Padit Deendayal Petroleum University
Ruby A Patro , Head HR, Jindal Drilling and Industries Ltd.
Capt. Sandeep Kalia , Head of Fleet, Great Offshore
Rajiv Mehrotra , General Manager, V. Ships India
J.T. Mahavar , Executive Director, Head of Institute of Engineering and Ocean Technology (IEOT), ONGC

16.30
Evaluating Financing Available for Offshore Shipping and Logistics

• What are the options available in raising capital?
• Benefits of alternative and traditional financing
• Latest financing developments in India for Offshore support sector

Leon Koay , Regional Head, Shipping Finance, South & SE Asia , Standard Chartered Bank
Mukul Nag , Director , Standard Chartered Private Equity

17.00
Managing Offshore Installations

• Understanding how offshore operations works and role of safety
• HSE requirement and compliance expected from logistics providers
• Ensuring operational and logistics safety

R Meenakshi Sundaram , Deputy General Manager (Production), ONGC Ltd

17.30
Questions and Discussion followed by Chairman’s Closing Remarks