Highlights of the Program

2 days business program:

Learn from real-world case studies by industry leaders.

SHOWCASING INNOVATION:

Discover the latest technology and techniques from across the industry.

leaders talk:

Hear from top-level experts about how to stay ahead in a fast-changing industry.

MULTIPLE STREAMS:

A business program that is multi-disciplinary, giving you a broad view of the industry.

SMART TECHNOLOGIES:

Explore the latest smart and AI-driven solutions, and see how they can be used in your business.

roundtable discussion:

Join talks with industry peers. Share ideas, make connections, and find new partners.

Program

Day 1 :
MONDAY, 1 JUNE, 2026
08:00 - 09:00
REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:00 - 09:10
OPENING ADDRESS
09:10 - 09:35
LOW COST PRODUCED WATER TREATMENT AS PART OF ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY SYSTEM FOR A MARGINAL FIELD
Henry Samuel
Dragon Oil

Henry Samuel

Dragon Oil

  • Exploring how produced water is treated using low-cost solutions integrated into EOR systems
  • Examining comparative results from three distinct produced water treatment methods
  • Understanding the cost implications and key economic advantages of each approach
  • Learning how simplified execution strategies make field deployment practical and efficient
09:35 - 09:40
Q&A SESSION ON COST-EFFECTIVE WATER TREATMENT STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCE SWEEP EFFICIENCY
09:40 - 10:05
WATER SHUT OFF TECHNOLOGY ROAD MAP & APPLICATIONS FOR KOC RESERVOIRS
Mohamed AlSenafy
Kuwait Oil Company

Mohamed AlSenafy

Kuwait Oil Company

  • Reviewing a five-year, data-driven evaluation of chemical and mechanical water shut off treatments in KOC reservoirs
  • Explaining how integrated production, logging, and reservoir data were used to assess treatment success and failure
  • Demonstrating how analytics and AI tools improved candidate well selection and predicted water shut off impact
  • Presenting a structured technology roadmap to guide future water shut off decisions and reservoir strategies
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCED AI & ML SOLUTIONS TO OPTIMIZE PRODUCED WATER MANAGEMENT
10:10 - 10:30
SPEED NETWORKING SESSION
  • Exchange business cards and get connected in short one-to-one meetings
  • Start the conversation to arrange a more formal meeting later on in the conference
  • Share your professional background and discuss your biggest business issues ─ don't forget your business cards!
10:30 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON PRODUCED WATER MANAGEMENT
11:30 - 11:55
PRODUCED WATER RE-INJECTION AS A STRATEGIC LEVER FOR SUSTAINABLE FIELD DEVELOPMENT
Marinus Grutters
ADNOC Group

Marinus Grutters

ADNOC Group

  • Introducing ADNOC Onshore water management strategy and the role of reinjection in pressure maintenance
  • Focusing on a field-level water balance to show why reinjection is critical to meeting production targets
  • Explaining laboratory studies and reservoir modeling used to define reinjection water quality requirements
  • Concluding with pilot results, key learnings, and planned studies to further improve reinjection performance
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCING PRODUCED WATER REINJECTION FOR SUSTAINABLE RESERVOIR MANAGEMENT
12:00 - 12:25
IMPROVING ULTIMATE RECOVERY AND GHG EMISSIONS VIA PRODUCED WATER TREATMENT AND REINJECTION
Marwa Al Harrasi
Petroleum Development Oman

Marwa Al Harrasi

Petroleum Development Oman

  • Scrutinising how hydrocyclone de-oilers and de-sanders enhance water treatment efficiency
  • Grasping the link between PWTR and improvements in oil/gas recovery and OPEX reduction
  • Reviewing a new WTP installation and its role in meeting water quality specifications
  • Studying how reinjection supports cluster waterflooding and reduces GHG emissions
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON PRODUCED WATER TREATMENT AND RECYCLING FOR EOR APPLICATIONS
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE PRODUCED WATER MANAGEMENT EXHIBITION
13:30 - 13:55
HOLISTIC APPROACH TO ROBUSTLY DESIGN A LARGE PRODUCED WATER EXPANSION PROJECT
Deepak Bassi
SLB

Deepak Bassi

SLB

  • Addressing design challenges caused by inconsistent and highly variable input data
  • Establishing a robust design basis using desanding test units and improved sampling methods
Arun Goel
SLB

Arun Goel

SLB

  • Comparing original and final designs to highlight performance improvements and risk mitigation
  • Enhancing existing facility performance through targeted chemical and equipment upgrades
13:55 - 14:00
Q&A SESSION ON ROBUST DESIGN STRATEGIES FOR WATER TREATMENT PROJECTS
14:00 - 14:25
PRODUCED WATER TREATMENT AND VALORISATION IN GCC COUNTRIES: TECHNO-ECONOMIC REVIEW
Mohamed Dawoud
Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi

Mohamed Dawoud

Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi

  • Investigating how produced water is generated and treated across the GCC region today
  • Analysing the key economic and energy factors influencing reuse and treatment technologies
  • Emphasising valorisation pathways and how they support circular water economy models
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGIES FOR IMPROVING WATER TREATMENT OUTCOMES
14:30 - 14:55
LOW-COST AND LOW-RISK SOLUTIONS IN WATER TREATMENT, RECYCLING AND REUSES
Mohammed Aloqayli
Future Water and Power Consulting (FWPC)

Mohammed Aloqayli

Future Water and Power Consulting (FWPC)

  • Navigating the balance between cost, efficiency and sustainability in treatment technologies
  • Looking into practical applications of water reuse in desalination and treatment systems
  • Underscoring innovations driving more sustainable and cost-effective reuse solutions
  • Outlining how low-risk approaches can support long-term water management goals
14:55 - 15:00
Q&A SESSION ON SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS IN THE WATER TREATMENT PROCESS
15:00 - 15:30
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
15:30 - 15:55
PRODUCED WATER IN MENA: OPERATIONAL REALITIES, COST DRIVERS, AND MARKET DIRECTION
Amr Wahby Mahmoud
Rystad Energy

Amr Wahby Mahmoud

Rystad Energy

  • Outlining how drilling activity, well delivery, and field development decisions are driving produced water volumes and unit costs across MENA
  • Examining today’s key operational and cost pressure points, including logistics constraints, disposal capacity limits, and treatment utilization
  • Sharing market intelligence on how operators are prioritizing spend and adapting water strategies under cost, scale, and regulatory pressures
15:55 - 16:00
Q&A SESSION ON COST-EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS FOR PRODUCED WATER MANAGEMENT
16:00 - 16:25
PRODUCED WASTEWATER TREATMENT UTILISING REACTIVE METAL OXIDANTS THROUGH ION EXCHANGE ELECTROLYSIS
Mohsin Ahmad
Samaa Technologies

Mohsin Ahmad

Samaa Technologies

  • Addressing on-site treatment challenges for produced wastewater with variable contamination
  • Generating reactive metal oxidants in-situ to remove heavy metals and radioactive isotopes
  • Offering a cost-effective, modular approach to meet environmental and operational goals
16:25 - 16:30
Q&A SESSION ON MODULAR TREATMENT AND METAL-BASED OXIDATION FOR PRODUCED WATER
16:30 - 16:55
WATER MANAGEMENT PROCESS UNDER INADEQUATE INFORMATION SHARING AMONG STAKEHOLDERS
Ahmed Abdelhady
Holding Company for Drinking Water and Wastewater

Ahmed Abdelhady

Holding Company for Drinking Water and Wastewater

  • Leveraging integrated tools and frameworks to prioritise adaptation and intervention measures
  • Clarifying institutional roles in organising effective water management strategies
  • Uncovering the influence of politics, ideology, and economics on water governance
  • Reflecting the global recognition of water as a human right and its implications for planning
16:55 - 17:00
Q&A SESSION ON IMPROVING WATER MANAGEMENT THROUGH INTEGRATED TOOLS
17:00 - 18:00
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
Day 2 :
TUESDAY, 2 JUNE, 2026
08:30 - 09:00
MORNING REFRESHMENTS
09:00 - 09:10
OPENING ADDRESS
09:10 - 09:40
RESERVED PRESENTATION
09:40 - 10:05
OXIDATIVE TREATMENT OF INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATERS BY CAVITATION BASED INTENSIFICATION
Varaha Sarvothaman
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)

Varaha Sarvothaman

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)

  • Pinpointing how cavitation enhances the efficiency of chemical additives like peroxide and chlorine
  • Acquainting with hybrid cavitation–photocatalytic reactors designed to lower OPEX in GCC conditions
  • Seeing real-world industrial applications achieving 5 to 7× improvement in pollutant removal
10:05 - 10:10
Q&A SESSION ON CAVITATION AND HYBRID REACTORS FOR EFFICIENT WATER TREATMENT
10:10 - 10:35
INNOVATING PRODUCED WATER MANAGEMENT: SUSTAINABLE TREATMENT STRATEGIES FOR OILFIELD OPERATIONS
Simone Puzzo
ILF Consulting Engineers

Simone Puzzo

ILF Consulting Engineers

  • Examining advanced produced water treatment technologies for reuse and injection that reduce risk and environmental impact
  • Discussing membrane and hybrid system design approaches that improve reliability while lowering long-term operating costs
  • Evaluating sustainability levers beyond energy efficiency including equipment lifespan and localized supply strategies
  • Sharing case-based lessons on aligning produced water management with regional regulations and ESG expectations
10:35 - 10:40
Q&A SESSION ON COST-EFFECTIVE TREATMENT SOLUTIONS TO ENHANCE PRODUCED WATER MANAGEMENT
10:40 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:25
ENSURING RELIABILITY: THE ROLE OF CHECK VALVES IN HIGH-PRESSURE ENVIRONMENTS
Luis Ruiz
Baker Hughes

Luis Ruiz

Baker Hughes

  • Identifying operational challenges in water injection systems up to 2700 psi
  • Assessing how swing check valves affect pump reliability and performance
Jorge Varon
Baker Hughes

Jorge Varon

Baker Hughes

  • Conducting fault tree analysis to identify mechanical and system-wide issues
  • Deploying solutions to cut maintenance costs and boost system reliability
11:25 - 11:30
Q&A SESSION ON CHECK VALVE SELECTION AND INJECTION SYSTEM RELIABILITY
11:30 - 11:55
SUSTAINABLE WATER MANAGEMENT AND GREEN PROJECT LEADERSHIP
Kawther Mekni
K-SustaiNova Consulting

Kawther Mekni

K-SustaiNova Consulting

  • Explores how inclusive leadership and the involvement of women strengthen green project outcomes and sustainability initiatives
  • Examines water footprint management strategies that optimize water use while improving environmental and operational performance
  • Highlights circular economy approaches in water treatment that enable recycling and value creation in oilfield operations
11:55 - 12:00
Q&A SESSION ON WATER STEWARDSHIP AND WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY TRANSITION PROJECTS
12:00 - 12:25
OPTIMIZING PRODUCED WATER MANAGEMENT WITH GRP SECTIONAL TANK SOLUTIONS
Muhammad Hafizuddin
PIPECO TANKS MALAYSIA

Muhammad Hafizuddin

PIPECO TANKS MALAYSIA

  • Setting the context for produced water challenges in Middle East oilfields and operating environments
  • Explaining how modular GRP sectional tanks support storage, treatment, and reuse requirements
  • Demonstrating how flexible tank designs improve efficiency while reducing environmental and operational risk
  • Presenting regional case studies that show compliance benefits and long-term cost effectiveness
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCED STORAGE APPROACHES FOR PRODUCED WATER OPERATIONS
12:30 - 12:45
FEEDBACK & RAFFLE DRAW
12:45 - 14:00
NETWORKING LUNCH

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