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DeepStar Technology Forum and CAP meeting on 1-Mar-12 8:00 AM

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:00:00 GMT

DeepStar Technology Forum and CAP meeting
Start Date: 1-Mar-12 8:00 AM
End Time: 1-Mar-12 7:00 PM
Location: Norris Confernece Center, CityCentre, Houston, Tx. 77024
Event Details:

*** Restricted to Phase XI members ONLY ***

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The DeepStar® 2012 Technology Forum & CAP meeting will be held at the Norris Conference Center in Houston on 1 March 2012

This event brings together all nine DeepStar Technical Committees to showcase key project results from Phase X and plans for Phase XI. It provides an excellent opportunity for cross-committee idea generation and networking around the DeepStar program. The timing will enable DeepStar projects/committees to kick-off Phase XI work and provide members the opportunity to help shape the vision and objectives for future DeepStar Phases. One of the sessions will be an operator panel with technology manger level representatives highlighting their companies’ needs and challenges. The 2010 DeepStar Technology Forum received great reviews and we look forward to ensuring that the 2012 Forum is equally successful. DeepStar Members will be able to register for this event on the DeepStar website.

We are currently soliciting sponsors for this event and if your company would be interested please contact one of the DeepStar staff members.

Full agenda and additional details will be available mid-January 2012

Norris Confernece Center, CityCentre

803 Town and Country Blvd

Houston, Tx. 77024

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Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:00:00 GMT

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Start Date: 8-Mar-12 8:00 AM
End Time: 8-Mar-12 12:00 PM
Location: RPSEA's Office, Sugar Land, TX 77401

RPSEA's Office

1650 Highway 6

Sugar Land, TX US 77401

4Q 2011 - DeepStar Newsletter

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2Q 2011 - DeepStar Newsletter

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DeepStar World Oil Publication – 20 Years of Deepwater innovation

Maria Mancilla - noemail@deepstar.org — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:00:00 GMT

DeepStar World Oil Publication – 20 Years of Deepwater Innovation (file)

26-Apr-11 10:00 AM

DeepStar Newsletter

Maria Mancilla - noemail@deepstar.org — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 16:00:00 GMT

1Q 2011 - DeepStar Newsletter!

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5-Apr-11 11:00 AM

DeepStar Announces New Subsea Systems Committee Chair

Chris Haver - noemail@deepstar.org — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 19:00:00 GMT

A Message from the DeepStar Director, Chris Haver

I am proud to introduce Tony Ray, a Subsea Engineer from ConocoPhillips as the new DeepStar Subsea and Pipeline Committee Chairman. Tony brings a diverse background and significant enthusiasm to this important position. Subsea development challenges are likely to be a key DeepStar focus for years to come and DeepStar looks forward to working with Tony to discover solutions. Tony's biography and contact information is included below.

DeepStar also wishes to thank our newest participant member, ConocoPhillips, for immediately getting involved in DeepStar Technical and Management Committee activity.

Welcome aboard!

Tony Ray

Tony Ray is a Staff Subsea Engineer in the Facilities and Process Engineering group at Conoco Phillips. The Facilities and Process Engineering Group at ConocoPhillips is an engineering group within Drilling and Production that provides technical support to ConocoPhillips global projects and operations.

Tony Ray joined ConocoPhillips in July of 2008 after working as Senior Project Manager in the Subsea Systems Groups at both J P Kenny and INTEC Engineering. Tony's career in the oil industry began well over a decade ago as a test engineer for National Oilwell in Houston, Texas. In July of 2002 he moved to Aker Kvaerner Subsea (AKS) as a Project Manager for subsea equipment in Houston. While at AKS Tony served in multiple roles focused on subsea production and controls systems. In 2002 he was assigned as a deputy project manager on Total's Dalia Ultra-Deepwater Project in West Africa and was eventually moved into a Project Management Role for the Subsea Equipment. In October of 2005 he was promoted to U.S. Service Manager for AKS, in this role Tony was responsible for AKS's subsea service operations in the Gulf of Mexico.

Tony earned a bachelor's degree in Industrial Electronic's from Eastern Kentucky University in 1993. He also has his Project Management Professional Certification from the Project Management Institute and is a Veteran of the United States Air Force.

12-Dec-08 1:00 PM

Phase IX Kick-Off Party Photos Posted

Wesley Capps - noemail@deepstar.org — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 21:00:00 GMT

Photos from the 2008 Phase IX Kick-Off Party and CAP Meeting at the Houston Downtown Double Tree Hotel have been posted in the DeepStar Photo Album. To view the photos, visit the album here.

15-Feb-08 3:00 PM

DeepStar featured in BIC newsmagazine

Wesley Capps - noemail@deepstar.org — Fri, 15 Sep 2006 19:00:00 GMT

The following is an article that originally appeared in the September 2006 issue of BIC newsmagazine and is reprinted here with permission. To view a PDF of the original article, click the link below:

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DeepStar program explores new deepwater technology

By: SUSAN PICKENS
Associate Editor

With the recent surge in oil prices, the oil industry has started to search for the latest, most innovative technology to help lower these costs. Deepwater areas throughout the world contain a major amount of reserves and remain one of the best exploration and development opportunities.

In order to reach these reserves, however, technology must continuously be improved and updated. To assist in the development of ideas for new deepwater technology, the DeepStar program was implemented more than 10 years ago.

According to Sean Hanrahan, director of the DeepStar program, DeepStar is an operator led forum to develop and advance deepwater technologies. The program is a joint industry project (JIP) between oil companies, vendors, regulators and academic and research institutes that are focused on creating value in the development of deepwater assets.

Benefits of DeepStar

This program has been very beneficial, and the industry has had a positive response to the projects, according to Hanrahan. One advantage to the program is the ability to advise and further technology by having the knowledge required to economically develop the deepwater resources, he said.

DeepStar's vision is to have a cooperative working environment within the industry and to create synergy between the companies involved. To accomplish this, DeepStar tries to bring the industry's leading experts together in a common multi-discipline forum to address technical issues that are confronting economically viable deepwater production.

DeepStar has also established a relationship with both the Minerals Management Service (MMS) and the U.S. Coast Guard to help resolve regulatory issues, a major benefit according to Hanrahan.

"We can sit down with MMS and the U.S. Coast Guard and say, 'Here's some of the new technology we are working on that we think might have an impact on ultra-deepwater'," Hanrahan said.

Hanrahan said that by sitting down with MMS, the agency can educate itself on what is next in technology and this can help the agency update regulations. By keeping MMS involved, operators have a reduction of schedule risks, he said.

"The worst case scenario is that we're working on new technology and it comes time to submit our field development plan that includes a new technology and MMS says, 'Oh, what's this? We might need more time to understand and learn the implications,'" Hanrahan explained. "We want to avoid that to where it could potentially slow down the development of the project."

Phase VII — A 'work in progress'

The DeepStar program is currently in its seventh phase. Each phase lasts approximately two years. DeepStar is organized by Chevron on behalf of all members. For Phase VII, Chevron appointed Hanrahan as the project manager.

Phase VII's focus is to create technology development to:

Enable 10,000 feet water depth production and transport.
Enhance 4,000-6,000 feet water depth capabilities.
Deliver on the 50-mile tie back challenge for oil.
Address the high pressure and high temperature (HPHT) challenge in a deepwater environment.
Improve the economic threshold for small stand alone deepwater fields.

The current phase began in January 2004 and completion is expected by December 2005. Phase VII has been a "work in progress," according to Hanrahan. With more than 20 projects scheduled for Phase VII, several are on the way to being completed by the end of the year.

The projects of DeepStar have evolved and increased in size with each phase.

"We used to do a lot of smaller jobs, but now we are doing larger and more meaningful projects," Hanrahan said.

One example of how the projects have changed over the years is DeepStar's involvement with flow assurance. This is a new term in the industry, becoming a recognized discipline only 10 years ago. However there has been an increase in the amount of information provided, and DeepStar has played a significant role in the development of flow assurance. The program has addressed three important issues including hydrates, waxes and asphaltenes. DeepStar's research has helped to provide a global forum to leverage flow assurance; it has increased the industry's knowledge in blockage safety, prevention and remediation; and it has provided industrial "best practices" in several activities. Flow assurance remains one of the key technical challenges operators face in ultradeepwater activities.

"We're at the forefront of a lot of development with flow assurance," Hanrahan said.

Flow assurance is not the only project that DeepStar has focused on. Phase VII has several other projects that are on the agenda including a project that deals with vortex-induced vibration (VIV). VIV often affects risers that are in deepwater or ultra-deepwater and can increase riser fatigue. The current equipment that protects against VIV is expensive and is not feasible in deepwater and ultra-deepwater. The projects in Phase VII are planning to address the development of more advanced technology to tackle this difficult problem.

DeepStar has also conducted a study during Phase VII that looks at the difficulties in designing wells and facilities that can handle HP/HT and ultra-deepwater conditions. This study focused on how a semisubmersible concept could tackle these challenges. The conclusion of the study determined that a semisubmersible is a viable solution for ultra-deepwater HP/HT production. However, it was also evident that developing cost effective alternatives to heavy pipe-in-pipe catenary risers would add value via reducing installation, VIV and facility load challenges.

The role of participators and contributors

No single company can financially afford to develop all the technologies required to meet their deepwater business needs. For many deepwater technologies, collaboration is the best approach as it enables the leveraging of technical and financial resources to address common challenges. DeepStar participators include Anadarko, BP, Chevron, Conoco- Phillips, ENI, Kerr- McGee, Marathon, Petrobras, Total and Unocal. These 10 companies work together to develop the technologies required to meet the goals for each phase and help fund the projects as well as offer input and knowledge into each project. The input from each company is invaluable in that it helps to ensure no project has previously occurred.

It is not only these 10 companies that are involved in the planning and input of the DeepStar projects. More than 50 other companies that include drilling contractors, engineering companies, service companies, marine construction and transportation companies, and research groups, also work to help achieve the goals of the program. These companies are known as Contributor members. According to Hanrahan, the vendors/contributors have full participation with the projects, which creates a unique aspect to the project. Each company volunteers its time and services in its area of expertise to help with the DeepStar program. The companies also organize workshops within DeepStar, which are attended by the vendors themselves.

The individual projects in each phase are determined by a majority vote of the management committee. The management committee provides leadership and approval for the performance and execution of the projects from Phase VII. This committee is comprised of the 10 participator oil companies and one representative from the vendor/contributor companies.

"Funds come from the 10 oil companies and as we are seeking the technologies to meet our deepwater business needs, the operators decide on what projects DeepStar works on," Hanrahan said. "Contributor members are an integral part of the technical committees which develop proposals, discuss the merits of each project and submit to the management committee for funding."

The future of DeepStar

"Each year, discoveries are happening in deep water and we have to come up with developments in these areas," Hanrahan said.

For this reason, the need for deepwater technology development will continue for several years. With oil prices steadily on the rise, it is imperative that new technology be developed. The plans for Phase VIII have already started to take place, according to Hanrahan.

"The overall indication is positive that there will be a DeepStar Phase VIII," Hanrahan said.

Hanrahan said that the challenges of deepwater Gulf of Mexico will likely continue to dominate the focus for Phase VIII. He also mentioned that DeepStar will continue to drive advances in the flow assurance area. For Phase VIII, DeepStar is using identified emerging deepwater business targets in the Gulf of Mexico, West Africa and Brazil as the basis for defining the priority technology developments for the phase.

For more information about the DeepStar program, please visit the Web site at www.deepstar.org.

15-Sep-06 2:00 PM

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Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:05:00 GMT

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DeepStar Staff

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:15:42 GMT

To email a DeepStar staff member, click the person's photo or title description below. If you are a member and are logged in, you can click the person's name to access his or her full profile. Picture coming SOON! DeepStar Director Greg Kusinski Technology Manager Jim Chitwood 713-372-2820 Technology Manager Art Schroeder 713-372-2817 Technology Manager Brian Braun 713-372-2749 Picture coming SOON! Accountant Roxanne Brandy 713-372-2854 DeepStar Administrator Maria Mancilla 713-372-2777

Become a Member

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:06:55 GMT

To become a member of the DeepStar Project Phase XI, a company or organization must agree to and execute the Membership Agreement and pay the membership fee as explained in the agreement. A sample copy of the current phase Membership Agreement is provided at the link below.

Fees vary by membership level. New participant members (oil companies and operators) contribute $1,300,000 (returning participant fees total $650,000). For Contributor and Honoree members the membership fee is $6,000, with in-kind work strongly encouraged.

Please contact us at 713-372-2777 (Maria Mancilla email - Maria.Mancilla@chevron.com) to begin the membership process and to ask any questions.

Current Member Registration

If your company is a member of the DeepStar Project and you do not have a personal username and password, you may register for one by visiting the Site Registration page. You must have an email address associated with your company or organization.

If you have any trouble with the site registration, please contact DeepStar web support at 713-372-2777.

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:51:19 GMT

Q: My Company is interested in participating in the DeepStar Project. Can I get more information on joining?

A: Please contact us at 713-372-2777 or through our web form. In the mean time, feel free to review the current DeepStar Membership Agreement.

Q: Is it possible to bid to work on DeepStar projects without being a member?

A: Yes! DeepStar competitively bids the work funded through the project. Most RFPs are distributed at the beginning of each Phase. Phase X is already in progress, but new work is periodically required. If you are interested in bidding, please contact us for more information.

Q: I am an employee of a member company. How do I gain access to the DeepStar member's area?

A: Please visit our Site Registration page. You must use a valid email address from a member company to sign up. After submitting the registration, your information will be submitted to DeepStar and you will receive a confirmation email. Follow the link in the message to authenticate your email address. From there, you will be able to log into DeepStar.

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About Phases

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 19:38:53 GMT

The DeepStar Project has been in continuous operation since 1991 and operates in 2 year funding phases. Phase X commenced on January 2010 and will be completed in December 2011. Phase XI planning is under way and will commence January 2012. The funding and support for each phase comes from the membership fees from each member. Participant members (oil companies and operators), depending on whether they are new member or established members, contribute either $1,300,000 or $650,000, respectively. Contributor members (vendors, engineering firms, and others) contribute $6,000 in membership fees, and many contribute in-kind work each phase.

Each member company receives the benefit of access to all available deliverables and results from work performed each phase under the collection of pooled funding from the JIP.

Member Companies

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 15:00:22 GMT

Our project membership is composed of companies and organizations from across the industry and the globe, including oil companies, vendors, regulators, and academic and research institutions.

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:23:37 GMT

If your company is a Deepstar member, please visit our Site Registration page to access the ongoing reports.

**REMEMBER**- You must have an email address associated with your company or organization.

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