PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited (PTTEP) is hosting the SPE/IADC Asia Pacific Drilling Technology Conference and Exhibition (APDT) from 7-8 August 2024 at Centara Grand & Bangkok Convention Centre at CentralWorld, Bangkok. The event, organised by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC), aims to engage industry leaders and experts in global petroleum exploration by sharing perspectives on emerging challenges, expanding collaboration networks, and showcasing advanced technologies and sustainability pathways. More than 1,000 participants from over 30 countries are expected to attend.
Under the theme “Advancing Drilling and Well Technologies for a Resilient Future,” APDT 2024 features panel sessions where executives and experts from PTTEP and other organisations share their visions and perspectives. The conference includes technical paper presentations covering over 80 topics to promote knowledge exchange, strengthen energy industry capabilities, and explore greenhouse gas solutions.
In addition, leading energy companies will showcase advanced technologies at the event exhibition. The PTTEP booth presents the Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project at the Arthit gas field, aimed at reducing carbon emissions, along with other technologies developed in collaboration with partners to enhance petroleum exploration and production efficiency. These include the “Well Delivery Process (WDP) Application,” a web-based integrated well delivery solution that reduces well planning cycle time by approximately 30%; “Thermite Seal,” which uses a special alloy for safe and efficient well plugging and abandonment; and “XGATEWAY,” an Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV) with cutting-edge satellite communication systems that works with underwater vehicles to inspect subsea pipelines and create underwater maps, enhancing safety and reducing operation time.
For more information, follow APDT at www.spe-events.org/asia-pacific-drilling.
