1. 32 nd Gas-Lift Workshop The Hague, The Netherlands February 2 - 5, 2009 This presentation is the property of the author(s) and his/her/their company(ies). It may not be used for any purpose other than viewing by Workshop attendees without the expressed written permission of the author(s). Welcome to the 32 nd Annual Gas-Lift Workshop The Excellence Continues

2. Feb. 2 - 5, 2009 2009 Gas-Lift Workshop2 Gas-Lift Workshop Mission To provide a forum for gas-lift operators, and those related to operations, for the exchange of information related to economic operation of gas-lifted oil and gas wells. To provide a forum to learn of new techniques, equipment, and products related to gas-lift. Gas-lift is used to produce vast quantities of oil and natural gas in the world. Here are percentages of production on artificial lift. Shell 64% BP 47% ExxonMobil 53% Petrobras 90%

3. Feb. 2 - 5, 2009 2009 Gas-Lift Workshop3 Gas-Lift Workshop Vision The information exchanged in the workshop will lead to new and better operational techniques and identify the need for new products for the operation of gas-lift wells. This will lead to increased success for both oil and gas well operators and suppliers of products and equipment.

4. Feb. 2 - 5, 2009 2009 Gas-Lift Workshop4 General Chairman Jim Hall Shell International Exploration Production

5. Feb. 2 - 5, 2009 2009 Gas-Lift Workshop5 Keynote Speaker John Rusz Shell International Exploration Production

6. Feb. 2 - 5, 2009 2009 Gas-Lift Workshop6 Gal Friday Lisa Elliott, Celeste Cicerone ASME Very special thanks to Lisa Elliott and Celeste Cicerone. Without their hard work and dedication, this Workshop couldn’t come together as well as it does. Thank You!

7. Feb. 2 - 5, 2009 2009 Gas-Lift Workshop7 Workshop Etiquette (Courtesy Rules) Cell phones: -Must be OFF or on Vibrate -If you get a call, LEAVE the room -If it rings or you answer it, pay the “cell phone fine” (1 Euro in the jar) Conversations:-Must be QUIET in the Hall -If you must talk, LEAVE the room -If you talk, pay the “talking out loud” fine 1 Euro in the jar) Use of fines:-A bouquet of roses for Lisa and Celeste

8. Feb. 2 - 5, 2009 2009 Gas-Lift Workshop8 Continuing Education Courses Monday and Tuesday – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Course 101 Gas-Lift Design –Gas-Lift Design –Gas-Lift Valve Performance –Gas-Lift Automation –Gas-Lift Facilities Course 102 Artificial Lift –Selection of most appropriate form of artificial lift Course 103 Gas-Lift Surveillance –Recommended practices and techniques for gas-lift surveillance Instructors Cleon Dunham Ken Decker Room: Mesdag Zaal 1 Instructors Mike Johnson John Martinez Room: Mesdag Zaal 2 Instructor Jim Hall Room: Spiegel Zaal

9. Feb. 2 - 5, 2009 2009 Gas-Lift Workshop9 Technical Sessions Wednesday and Thursday INew Gas-Lift Technology, Wed: 7:45 – 12:00 Challenging ApplicationsRoom: Jan Toorop Zaal Chair: Ken Decker IIAutomation, OptimizationWed: 1:30 – 5:00 Chair: John MartinezRoom: Jan Toorop Zaal IIIDeep Water GL, Sub Sea, TLP, FPSOThurs: 7:45 – 12:00 Chair: Mike JohnsonRoom: Jan Toorop Zaal IV Field Reviews, Regulations, StandardsThurs: 1:30 – 5:00 Chair: Jim Hall, Alfred KruijerRoom: Jan Toorop Zaal

10. Feb. 2 - 5, 2009 2009 Gas-Lift Workshop10 Breakout Sessions Wednesday IOffshore Operations Room Jacob Maris Facilitator: Wim der Kinderen Wed.: 5:00 – 6:30 IIRegulations Room: Mesdag Zaal 1 Facilitator: Alfred Kruijer Wed: 5:00 – 6:30 IIIGas-Lift Optimization Room: Mesdag Zaal 2 Facilitator: Eric LovieWed: 5:00 – 6:30

11. Feb. 2 - 5, 2009 2009 Gas-Lift Workshop11 Workshop Meals & Events Monday Buffet Lunch (12:00 pm)Galerij Zuid Tuesday Buffet Lunch (12:00 pm)Galerij Zuid Workshop Reception (6:00 pm)Galerij Zuid Wednesday Continental Breakfast (7:00 am)Jacob Maris Zaal 1 en Zaal 2 Buffet Lunch (12:00 pm)Mesdag 2 Keynote Address (1:00 pm)Mesdag 2 Workshop Dinner for All (7:00 pm)Cor Ruys Zaal Thursday Continental Breakfast (7:00 am)Jacob Maris Zaal 1 en Zaal 2 Buffet Lunch (12:00 pm)Mesdag 2 Steering Committee (7:00 pm)Kandinski Friday API 11V Task Group Meeting (8:00 am)Jacob Maris Zaal 2 API RP 11V11 Work Group Meeting (11:00 am)Jacob Maris Zaal 2

12. Feb. 2 - 5, 2009 2009 Gas-Lift Workshop12 Workshop Sponsors Thank You Very Much ALTEC Artificial Lift R&D Council ASME Petroleum Division

13. Feb. 2 - 5, 2009 2009 Gas-Lift Workshop13 Workshop Sponsors Thank You Very Much ConocoPhillips Intelligent Agents Oilfield Automation Consulting

14. Feb. 2 - 5, 2009 2009 Gas-Lift Workshop14 Workshop Sponsors Thank You Very Much Production Associates Schlumberger Weatherford

15. Feb. 2 - 5, 2009 2009 Gas-Lift Workshop15 Workshop Exhibitors Thank You Very Much ALRDC ASME, API, ISO Intelligent Agents Parveen Industries Schlumberger Weatherford

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18. Feb. 2 - 5, 2009 2009 Gas-Lift Workshop18 Disclaimer The following disclaimer shall be included as the last page of a Technical Presentation or Continuing Education Course. A similar disclaimer is included on the front page of the Gas-Lift Workshop Web Site. The Artificial Lift Research and Development Council and its officers and trustees, and the Gas-Lift Workshop Steering Committee members, and their supporting organizations and companies (here-in- after referred to as the Sponsoring Organizations), and the author(s) of this Technical Presentation or Continuing Education Training Course and their company(ies), provide this presentation and/or training material at the Gas-Lift Workshop "as is" without any warranty of any kind, express or implied, as to the accuracy of the information or the products or services referred to by any presenter (in so far as such warranties may be excluded under any relevant law) and these members and their companies will not be liable for unlawful actions and any losses or damage that may result from use of any presentation as a consequence of any inaccuracies in, or any omission from, the information which therein may be contained. The views, opinions, and conclusions expressed in these presentations and/or training materials are those of the author and not necessarily those of the Sponsoring Organizations. The author is solely responsible for the content of the materials. The Sponsoring Organizations cannot and do not warrant the accuracy of these documents beyond the source documents, although we do make every attempt to work from authoritative sources. The Sponsoring Organizations provide these presentations and/or training materials as a service. The Sponsoring Organizations make no representations or warranties, express or implied, with respect to the presentations and/or training materials, or any part thereof, including any warrantees of title, non- infringement of copyright or patent rights of others, merchantability, or fitness or suitability for any purpose.

19. Feb. 2 - 5, 2009 2009 Gas-Lift Workshop19 Two Gas-Lift Hands & Their Children