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NOVEMBER 2015

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Patron

Editors

Editorial Team

Associate Team

Dr. Anirbid Sircar

Mr. R. BalasubramanianMs. Vaishali Sharma

Riddhiman SherlekarPalash DhurveyDharmit VirojaHitisha DadlaniIshan ShahMudit Vajpayi

Santosh ChaitanyaShashank SauravRajat KhatriHarsh AgarwalYogiraj ZalaAjitha Sindhe

MIRROR TEAM

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1.EVENTS

2.INTERVIEWS

4.LATEST UPDATES

5.TEST YOUR MIND

�Urja�Conclave�2015RIL�-�Industry�to�Academia�Programme�(ITAP)IRS�–�ONGC,�Knowledge�Sharing�Programme�(KSP)Women�Cell�Distinguished�LectureSeismic�WorkshopIntern�TalkGuest�Lecture�by�Shri.�Ashok�KakadiaGuest�Lecture�by�Mr.�Deepak�Chaudary

�NewsRecent�InnovationsUpcoming�Conferences

Crossword�puzzleQuiz

INDEX

3.ACHEIVEMENTS

Petrobowl�QuizStudent�Leader�SymposiumSummit�Peak�AwardSEG�Photo�Contest

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MESSAGE FROM THE EDITORIAL BOARD

� The�hiatus�gets�over�here�with�the�next�issue�of�SPT�Mirror.�Amiable�greetings�to�our�readers�and�reviewers.�It�is�a�matter�of�colossal�pride�for�us�to�bring�up�this�issue�of�SPT�Mirror.�The�beginning�stones�laid�by�School�of�Petroleum�Technology�for�the�SPT�mirror�and�turning�platform�achieved�till�date�shows�the�endeavor�by�each�and�every�one�associated�with�it.�It�is�the�immense�pleasure�to�share�laurel�with�all� our� readers,� reviewers� and� connoisseurs.� SPT� Mirror� today,� stands� as� an�important�medium�of�connect�between�all�the�affairs�of�the�SPT�and�our�beholders.�It�is�actually�gratifying�to�receive�appreciation�and�accolades�from�different�quarters�of�industry�and�academia.�SPT�Mirror�has�always�been�a�reflection�of� the�activities�going�on�in�PDPU�together�with�a�stage�to�baffle�brains�and�respond�with�different�perception�and�will�continue� to�carry� this�benign�mantle� in� the�coming�years�of�future.�

We�sincerely�hope� that�you�would�appreciate�our�endeavors�and� find� this� issue�worthwhile.�We�humbly�beseech�your�feedbacks.�

With�Regards�Editorial�Board

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MESSAGE FROM THE EDITORS

� We�would�begin�by�extending�a�wholehearted�welcome�to�all�our�readers�and�reviewers.�We�would�also�like�to�congratulate�and�thank�the�editorial�board�for�putting�up� their� unflagging� efforts� in�materializing� this� issue�of� SPT�Mirror.� It�imbues�us�with�content�and�warm�fuzzes�to�witness�the�heights�of�readership�that�the�periodical�has�managed�to�attain�in�its�past�issues.�We�sincerely�hope�that�it�would�burgeon�and�bag�unprecedented�laurels�from�its�growing�readership.�� This�issue�of�SPT�Mirror�attempts�to�illustriously�cover�all�the�major�events�that� the�University�was�privileged� to�host� in� its� premises.� Furthermore,� it� also�encourages�and�invites�participation�from�all� the�readers�of�the�periodical.�SPT�Mirror�has�been�providing�a�flagship�podium�to�all�the�budding�thinking�caps�and�the�future�of�this�humongous�oil�and�gas�sector.�It�has�indeed�been�a�very�promising�gesture�to�serve�as�a�receptacle�of�worthy�articles�from�all�of�you.�We�hope�that�this�trend� would� flourish� and� there� would� be� more� contribution� from� your� side.�Conclusively,�we�would�take�this�moment�to�thank�all�our�readers�and�reviewers.�We�hope�that�you�would�appreciate�this�issue�of�SPT�Mirror.�We�along�with�the�entire� editorial� board� of� SPT� Mirror� humbly� welcome� your� suggestion� and�feedbacks.

With�Regards�R.�BalasubramanianVaishali�Sharma

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EVENTS

� School�of�Petroleum�Technology�(SPT),�PDPU�organized�Urja�Conclave,�on�11-12th�September,�2015.�The�first�day�(11�September,�2015)�was�dedicated�to�Mid�&�Downstream�sector�and�second�day�(12�September,�2015)�was�dedicated�to�upstream�sector.�The�theme�for�the�Conclave�was�“Initiatives�&�Practices�in�Oil�&�Gas�Industry”� The� conclave� provided� a� suitable� forum� for� industry� professionals,�academicians,� and� research� organizations� to� present� their� views� on� practices�followed�in�the�Oil�&�Gas�industry.�It�also�gave�a�way�to�strengthen�the�industry-academia�collaboration�and�engender�symbiotic�partnership.�The�conclave�gave�a�great�opportunity�for�all�the�students�to�interact�with�industry�personnel's�from�oil�and�gas�sector�to�develop�students�as�per�industry�standards.

� Day�1�of�the�conclave�started�with�the�inauguration�ceremony�and�welcome�address�from�Dr.�Anirbid�Sircar�(Director�SPT).�The�keynote�address�for�the�day�was�given�by�Shri�Shridhar�Tambrapani,�Joint�President,�City�Gas�Distribution,�Adani�Gas�Limited.�

Some�of�the�venerable�speakers�of�the�day�were:1)�Shri�Rajan�Desai�(International�Coordinator,�HTRI,�INDIA)2)�Mr.�Joy�Shah�(Sr.�Vice�President�(Technology),�Head�of�Department,�Central�Technical�Services,�Hazira�Manufacturing�Division,�Reliance�Industries�Ltd.3)�Shri.�Anil�Joshi�(President�Projects,�GSPC�LNG)4)�Shri.�Satish�Pillai�(Head�Refinery,�Business,�LARSEN�AND�TUBRO�LTD.)

� The�day�2�of�the�conclave�commenced�with�the�welcome�address�from�Dr.�Anirbid�Sircar�and�the�keynote�address� for� the�day�was�delivered�by�Shri.�R.K.�Sharma�(Executive�Director,�Head�IRS,�ONGC.

The�distinguished�speakers�of�the�day�were:1)�Shri�Neeraj�Sinha��Sr.�Vice-President,�Petroleum�E&P,�RELIANCE�INDUSTRIES.2)�Shri�Dinesh�Zope�Vice�President,�Petroleum�E&P,�RELIANCE�INDUSTRIES)3)�Shri�Pramod�Gupta��Head�operations,�CBM�Project,�ESSAR�OIL�LIMITED)4)�Dr.�Rabi�Bastia,�President�-�E&P�Business,�Mercator�Petroleum5)�Shri.�Apurba�Saha�Director�–�Technical�Integration�&�ExCo�Member�Cairn�India�Ltd

� The�two�day�conclave�concluded�with�the�vote�of�thanks�from�the�convener�Ms.�Shreya�Sahajpal.

URJA CONCLAVE 2015

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RIL - INDUSTRY TO ACADEMIA PROGRAMME

� School�of�Petroleum�Technology�organized�a�three�day�Industry�to�Academia�Programme� in� collaboration� with� Reliance� Industries� Ltd.� from� October� 5th�–�October�7th,�2015.�Due�to�the�immense�support�from�industry,�this�new�initiative�has�been�started�to�strengthen�the�Industry�–�Institute�Interaction.�

� In� this� programme,� experts� from� Reliance� Industries� Ltd.� shared� their�knowledge�in�the�area�of�Hydrocarbon�Exploration�Practices.�The�initiatives�gave�an�in-depth� knowledge� of� various� oil� &� gas� industry� topics.� The� programme� was�enlightened� by� the� presence� of� esteemed� delegates� from� Reliance� Industries.�Following�were�the�speakers�who�shared�pertinent�knowledge�on�their�respective�modules�of�expertise.�

� Mr.�Abhimanyu�Maitra-Reliance-Introduction�to�ITAP� Mr.�Krishna�Murari-Reliance-Seismic�facies� Mr.�Troyee�Das-�Reliance-Well�logging� Mr.�Abhishek�Mukherjee-Reliance-Shale�Gas� Mr.�Arun�Behra-Reliance-Seismic� Mr.�Atul�Tyagi�–�Reliance-DHI,�AVO�&�Seismic.

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IRS – ONGC, KNOWLEDGE SHARING PROGRAMME � Knowledge�Sharing�Programme�is�a�joint�initiative�of�Institute�of�Reservoir�Studies� (IRS-ONGC)� and� School� of� Petroleum� Technology� SPT-PDPU,� taken� to�strengthen�the�gap�between�Industry�and�Academia.�The�programme�started�on�October�7th,�2015�and�continued�till�October�13th,�2015.�In�this�program,�experts�from�IRS-ONGC�shared�their�experiences�and�knowledge�in�the�areas�of�geological�modeling,�field�development,�EOR,�reservoir�simulation�and�many�more.�� The�program�was�started�by�the�address�of�our�Chief�Guest,�Shri.�R.K�Sharma,�Executive�Director,�IRS�ONGC.�Mr.�Shekhar�Srivastava�and�Mr.�Harjinder�Singh�also�graced�the�programme�by�their�eminent�presence.�The�objective�is�to�facilitate�the�student's�interaction�with�professionals�and�help�them�to�upgrade�their�knowledge�by�means�of�practical�ideas�and�experience�shared�by�the�experts.� Following� were� the� speakers� who� shared� pertinent� knowledge� on� their�respective�modules�of�expertise.

� Mr.�Shekhar�Srivastava-IRS,�ONGC-Overview�E&P�scenario� Mr.�Harjinder�Singh-IRS,�ONGC-Overview�Seismic�technique� Mr.�Inderjit�Dasgupta-IRS,�ONGC-Geological�Modelling� Mr.�Arun�Kumar-IRS,�ONGC-Concept�of�field�development� Mr.�Rajesh�Kumar-IRS,�ONGC-Log�and�Formation�evaluation� Mr.�Ajay�Kumar�Jain-IRS,�ONGC-PVT�analysis�and�application� Mr.�Gajendra�Narayan-IRS,�ONGC-Reserve�Estimation� Ms.�Kriti�Sharma-IRS,�ONGC-PVT�analysis�and�application� Mr.�Deepak�Mandal-IRS,�ONGC-Reservoir�Simulation� Mr.�Sujit�Mitra-IRS,�ONGC-EOR�techniques.

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WOMEN CELL DISTINGUISHED LECTURE

� The�session�on�'Women�in�Business�and�Entrepreneurship'�was�addressed�by�Ms.�Ruzan�Khambatta�on�9th�October,�2015.�This�event�was�organized�by�Ms.�Vaishali�Sharma� (Member,� Women� Cell)� under� the� guidance� of� Dr.� Tanushri� Banerjee�(Convener,�Women� Cell).� Dr.� Gita� Rajan� (Professor,� Fairfield�University)� has� also�joined�us�in�this�lecture.�� Ms.�Ruzan�is�actively�involved�in�Women�Empowerment,�Entrepreneurship�and�Youth�Empowerment�and�also�has�been�recognized�and�awarded�with�Women�of�Excellence,�Real�Diamond�of�Gujarat�Award�by�Ahmedabad�Management�Association�at�7th�Annual�awards�for�Excellence.�Ms.�Ruzan�shared�her�own�experiences�to�the�students�by�giving�her�own�examples�and�enlightening�with�the�fact� that�women�should�be�strong�and�determined�in�order�to�become�an�entrepreneur�and�thus�can�survive�in�any�business.�Ms.�Ruzan�was�mainly�concerned�on�'NOT�GIVING�UP'�and�'COMMITMENT'�among�the�women�and�shared�her�opinions�on�success�and�failure.�She�stressed�on�the�fact�that�people�should�have�a�simple�living�and�high�thinking�in�contrast�to�the�youth�with�complex�living�and�confused�thinking.�Students�were�given�a�brief�idea�about�lateral�thinking�and�how�thinking�out�of�the�box�is�necessary�in�today's�scenario.

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SEISMIC WORKSHOP

� The� workshop� on� “Refraction� Seismic:� Application� in� Petroleum�Exploration”�was�organized�by�AAPG-PDPU�Student�Chapter�in�collaboration�with�Aimil�Ltd.�on�22�August,�2015.�Aimil�Ltd.�has�been�at�the�forefront�of�instrumentation�industry�in�India,�providing�the�state-of-the-art�instruments�&�related�services,�since�1932.�� The�workshop�aimed�at�building�an�overall�understanding�of�a�very�important�area�of�petroleum�exploration�i.e.�Refraction�Seismic.�Dr.�Anirbid�Sircar�delivered�a�talk�on�refraction�seismic�and� its�basic�principles�which�form�the�basis� for�value�added�seismic�applications�in�exploration,�field�appraisal�and�reservoir�management.�The�workshop�was�a� full�day�event�consisting�of� three�sessions-� lecture�session,�seismic�data�acquisition�on�field�(PDPU�cricket�ground)�followed�by�the�evaluation�and�interpretation�of�the�acquired�field�data.� In�the�second�session�the�seismic�acquisition�was�done�by�the�students�with�the�help�of�the�seismic�equipment�provided�by�SPT�and�under�the�supervision�of�the�experts�from�Aimil�group.�The�readings�noted�were�evaluated�and�interpreted�by�the�students�in�the�third�session�with�the�help�of�seismic�interpretation�software.�The�students�were�even�provided�with�the�actual�field�data�on�which�Aimil�Ltd.�performed�the�seismic�interpretations�for�better�understanding�and�future�practices.��

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INTERN TALK

� It�was�collaboratively�organized�by�the�student�chapters�SPE,�PETROTECH�and�AAPG�on�9th�September,�2015�with�a�main�aim�to�provide�an�insight�to�the�second�and�third�year�students�about�the�industrial�internship�which�they�would�undergo�at�the�end�of�sixth�semester.�This�session�enlightened�students�by�elaborating�about�working�culture�of�industries�and�their�counter�part�in�it.�The�sixth�semester�students�gave�a�brief�about�their�course�of�internship�&�experiences.�Experience�of�some�of�the�students�is�as�follows-Mr.�Aman�SharmaAman�interned�from�ONGC,�Chandkheda�with�mainly�focusing�on�well�stimulation�services.� The� internship� was� beneficial� as� it� gave� good� industrial� exposure,�acquaintances� from� other� firms� and� helped� to� closely� observe� the� industrial�activities.The�technical�knowledge�acquired�by�him�included:� ·� Practical�implementation�of�theories�taught�in�class� ·� Application�work�performed�in�laboratories� ·� Field�visits

Mr.�Tushar�GoyalTushar�interned�at�Reliance�Industries,�emphasizing�Coal�bed�Methane�shared�his�experience�of�working�with�a�private�sector.�The�working�area� of� project�was�5� conventional� oil� and� gas� blocks� and�2�CBM�blocks.�� As� a� part� of� internship,� he� acquired� knowledge� and� practical�experience�in�the�following�aspects:� ·� Drilling�of�CBM�well� ·� Open-hole�and�case-hole�logging� ·� Hydraulic�fracturing�� ·� Well�completion� ·� Fishing�operations� ·� PCP�installation� ·� Group�Gathering�station� ·� Health,�Safety�and�EnvironmentTushar�also�spoke�about�the�company's�expectations�from�the�interns�and�mentioned�the�following�qualities�were�essential:�(1)�Learning�agility�and�positive�attitude�(2)�“Not�knowing�is�not�a�problem�but�not�willing�to�know�is”(3)�Punctuality�and�dedication.�

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GUEST LECTURE

Shri.�Ashok�KakadiaSr.�General�Manager,�GasificationReliance�Technology�Group.

� Topic�of�the�session:�Piping�and�Instrumentation�Diagram/Drawing�(P&ID)Shri.�Ashok�Kakadia�is�an�expert�and�notable�personality�from�Reliance�Group.�He�also� extended� his� support� to� School� of� Petroleum� Technology� in� the� form� of�providing�software,�lab�development,�and�student�training.

� This�guest�lecture�was�organized�on�19�September�2015.�The�main�aim�of�this�session� was� to� give� basic� knowledge� about� Piping� and� Instrumentation�diagram/drawing�(P&ID)�which�show�the�piping�of�the�process�flow�together�with�the�installed�equipment�and�instrumentation.

� The�event�received�a�huge�appreciation�from�the�students�for�the�diversity�of�the�topic�that�was�covered�by�the�speaker�and�the�required�amount�of�exposure�obtained�through�it.�Students�pursuing�masters�and�bachelor�degree�programmes�in�petroleum�engineering�were�present�in�huge�numbers.

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GUEST LECTURESEG-SPG-EAGE & SPE PDPU STUDENT CHAPTERS

Mr.�Deepak�ChaudaryDriller,�Iraq�Project,�SchlumbergerIWCF�Scotland�Certified�DrillerPDPU�Alumni.

� This�event�was�organized�by�SEG-SPG-EAGE�PDPU�Student�Chapter�in�association�with� SPE� PDPU� Student� Chapter� on� 14th�October,� 2015.� The�speaker�Mr.�Deepak�Chaudhary�is�one�of�our�alumni�who�is�IWCF�certified�driller�presently�working�with�Schlumberger,�Iraq.�

� The�focus�of�this�event�was�to�provide�an�insight�to�the�students�about�career� in�drilling,� the�challenges� to�be� faced�while�on� the�rig.�Mr.�Deepak�initiated�the�discussion�with�his�path�of�becoming�a�driller.�He�also�talked�about�various�qualifications�required�to�be�a�driller,�the�institutes�providing�courses�related�to�drilling�and�also�one's�growth�in�this�domain�with�work�experience.�The�event� landed�up�with�enlightening�the�students�about� the�need�of�building�contacts�within�the�industry.�Mr.�Deepak�shared�his�personal�experience�about�how�he�first�joined�the�local�industry�and�through�his�contact�building�skills,�he�was�successful�in�entering�one�of�the�dream�companies�for�petroleum�engineering�students�i.e.�Schlumberger.�Overall�the�event�helped�the�students�to�develop�confidence�within�them�and�not�to�lose�hope�in�such�competitive�and�declining�market.

� Further�he�introduced�the�students�to�his�venture�of�conducting�a�course�in�drilling�which�he�is�planning�to�start�from�next�year.�Intellectuals�from�many�well-known�companies�are�also�associated�with�this�course.�They�would�also�provide� free� internships� and�demos� for� few� courses.�As� requested�by� the�students,�PDPU�will�be�organizing�technical�lectures�for�complete�course�on�Directional�drilling/Conventional�drilling/Well�control�in�month�of�January,�2016.Enthusiasm� from� the� student� side� to�attend�such� lectures�was�quite�overwhelming�and�thus�looking�forward�for�successful�technical�lectures.

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Students�listening�with�keen�interest..

Mr.�Deepak�Chaudary�sharing�his�experiences

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INTERVIEWSINDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS

�Shri.�Shridhar�TambrapaniJoint�President-�City�Gas�DistributionAdani�Gas�Limited

Q)�How�was�the�event?Event�was�fantastic.�Whatever�I�have�gone�through�is�nice�and�PDPU�events�have�always�been�very�high�class.�It�is�not�like�a�general�college�event,�many�big�personalities�come�here.�I�love�to�meet�the�young�generation�and�like�to�spend�more�and�more�time�with�you�all.

Q)� What� do� you� think� such� events� would� help� to� improve� the� relations�between�industry�and�university?�These�are�some�of�the�forums�which�touch�base�with�the�industry�and�new�ideas�come�up�like�first�time�I�came�here�was�for�recruitment�and�second�time�we�thought�of�taking�interns�from�here�and�now�the�way�these�things�are�going,�we�want�to�increase�the�interaction�also.�I�want�to�see�how�people�can�join�us�and�I�would�like�to�make�you�people�try�to�sell�the�gas�to�somebody�if�possible�means�if�people�would�be�interested�they�will�actually�go�and�listen�to�the�norms�and�reality�of�ground�and�see�the�pricing�and�will�think�about�how�can� they� justify� it� so� that� they�will�be�better�exposed.�When�to� try� to�sell�something�to�somebody�you�ask�for�money�and�that�is�of�great�importance�but�when�there�is�a�transaction�involved�that�is�where�the�importance�of�how�to�build�a�relationship�and�transact�together�comes�into�play�and�that�skill�people�need�to�develop�because�it�is�of�great�importance.

Q)�What�can�we�add�to�these�events�to�minimize�the�gap�between�industry�and�university?�You�have�been�doing�analysis�that�is�the�best�way�to�do.�But�you�should�have�also�the�practical�knowledge.�I�encourage�students�to�come�to�our�industry�and�we�can�arrange�a�class�for�you�and�I�can�show�you�around�how�we�actually�do�the�work�and�run�the�industry.

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Shri.�D�P�Sahasrabudhe��Director�AssetsSelan�Exploration�Technology�Ltd.

Q)�Opinion�about�Pandit�Deendayal�Petroleum�University?According� to�him�PDPU�has� an� excellent� infrastructure� and� it� is� also� taking�up�innovative�programs�like�URJA�Conclave�which�are�beneficial�to�students.�

Q)�How�the�Industry�-�Academia�gap�can�be�reduced?He�said�sharing�practical�knowledge�with�students�and�educating�them�was�the�duty�of� every� industrialist� since� it's� important� for� the� students� to� understand� the�challenges�often�faced�at�the�work�place.�This�to�some�extent�helps�to�bridge�the�industry�-�academia�gap.�Mr.�Sahasrabudhe�briefed�about�the�remarkable�changes�in�seismic�system,�how�it�changed�from�a�simple�seismic�study�to�color�seismic�sections�and�auto�tracking�system.�He�said�technology�has�increased�the�visualization�power�but�still�it�can't�substitute�the�intelligence�of�brain.

Q)�Role�of�reservoir�modeling�and�geostatic�in�identifying�crude?He�remarked�that�modeling�techniques�like�molecular�dynamic�invasion�or�using�magnetic�resonance�or�geostatic�methods�would�only�give�probable�areas�of�oil�or�gas� availability� and� hence� it� always� involves� risk� and� uncertainty� especially� in�petroleum�industry�the�risk�factor�is�high�since�there�is�probability�of�getting�100%�failure.�He�said�so�far�the�failure�rate�is�not�on�majority�side�and�cautious�approach�would�decrease�the�risk�factor�to�some�extent.

Q)�Factors�that�can�affect�success�of�a�wellHe�said�the�well�success�also�depends�on�history�of�the�place�that�is�the�geological�history� of� the�place� and� the�depositional� environment.�Also� time�of� exploration�effects�the�success�rate�of�any�well.��All�these�factors�should�be�taken�care�to�reduce�uncertainty.

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Shri�Kishor�Bhojwala�Asst.�GM-HSEGujarat�Gas�Company�Limited

Q)�How�was�the�event?�Do�you�think�it�was�helpful�in�creating�a�relationship�between�the�university�and�industry?Yes,�it�was�nice�and�it�is�a�good�opportunity�to�build�a�relationship�between�academia�and�industry.Q)�Would�you�like�to�give�some�suggestion?This�was�very�nice�and�such�kind�of�event�should�be�organized�very�frequently.�These� kinds� of� events� allow� the� students� to� develop� their� understanding� in� a�particular�area�of�their�interest.�Every�time�you�don't�need�to�have�conclave�but�you�can�take�the�opportunity�to�have�a�particular�subject�area�and�calling�the�people�from�industries�and�having�the�interactions.�It�was�very�nice�to�have�these�conclaves�organized�by�your�college,�many�students�can�be�aware�of�the�activities�carrying�in�different�companiesQ)�Will�you�come�again�and�give�us�some�guest�lectures�on�a�particular�topic?Yes,�definitely.�It�would�be�very�beneficial�to�you�and�also�in�turn�beneficial�for�the�industry�in�future.Q)�Can�you�elaborate�“Asset�Integrity�Management”�that�the�Gujarat�Gas�limited�is�following?Asset�integrity�management�has�various�aspects�starting�from�the�identification�of�the�threat�and�having�a�rig�assessment�which�is�both�qualitative�and�quantitative.�Before�identifying�these�threats,�we�use�various�courses�like�HAZOP�and�HAZID�and�quantify�the�rigs�to�ensure�whether�they�are�“as�low�as�reasonably�practicable�i.e.�ALARP”.� If� you�want� to� know�more� about� this� thing� you� should� refer� ERDMP�regulation�of�PNGRB.Q)�Ae�there�any�other�policy�that�we�have�to�follow�apart�from�PNGRB?There�are�various�aspects�that�you�should�have�to�take�care.�For�CNG�business�you�need�to�follow�the�Petroleum�and�explosive�organization,�factory�act�and�rules�and�GPCB�norms.�You�have�to�be�aware�of�them;�everyone�should�be�capable�of�applying�a�particular�law�or�rule�and�know�how�to�comply�as�they�will�lower�down�your�risk.Q)�What�all�considerations�must�be�made�while�laying�a�mitigation�strategy?It�has�to�be�started�from�very�conceptual�stage�whenever�you�are�designing.�If�you�take�care�during�that�time,�in�future�your�operation�will�be�saved�but�if�you�are�not�taking�care,�its�impact�is�multiple�when�you�will�be�handling,�so�it�has�to�be�started�at�the�design�stage.Q)�What�are�your�views�on�safety�measures�to�be�undertaken�in�any�industry?Nowadays�safety�has�been�taken�as�a�valuable�aspect�otherwise�it�can�lead�to�disaster�that�we�have�seen�in�presentation�and�it�will�be�difficult�for�the�industry�to�process�without�taking�safety�measurements.

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Shri.�Satish�Pillai�Head,�Refinery�BusinessL&T�Hydrocarbon�EngineeringLarsen�&�Toubro�Ltd.

Q)�First�of�all�sir,�thank�you�for�being�a�part�of�the�conclave.�You�were�here�at�the�last�conclave�too,�so�how�does�it�feel�to�be�back�again�in�PDPU?It�is�always�good�to�be�part�of�any�event�held�at�PDPU.�It's�good�to�interact�with�students�who�are�looking�forward�to�work�in�this�industry.�My�presence�here�itself�shows�that�I�am�very�much�interested�in�such�type�of�events.�We�have�lots�of�data�which�we�can�share�with�you�and�enrich�your�knowledge�according�to�the�field�basis.

Q)�You�are�a�pioneer�in�designing�energy�efficient�equipment�for�industries.�Can�you�tell�us�since�when�has�R&D�in�this�direction�started�in�L&T?�It�goes�way�back�to�1970.�Earlier,�L&T�was�into�manufacturing�equipment,�and�then�from�there�we�knocked�into�this�new�field.�Now�our�Heat�Exchanger�manufacturing�unit�is�one�of�the�biggest�in�India�and�when�you�look�at�Mr.�Rajan�Desai's�HTRI,�we�are�a�part�of�their�committee�that�contributes�by�giving�ideas�in�the�designing,�fabrication�etc.

Q)�How�has�this�technology�developed�over�the�years?�It's�actually�a�continuous�developing�process.�Few�things�you�develop�on�your�own,�like�you�look�at�a�flow�sheet�and�you�simulate�a�plant,�so�you�get�to�know�the�areas�where�you�can�optimize.�You�look�at�the�trade�of�things�together�with�learning�from�other�technologies�known�to�you�are�obvious.

�Q)�As�you�know,�energy�efficiency�is�a�desired�entity�and�there�are�challenges�faced�by�industries�in�achieving�this.�What�is�L&T�doing�to�resolve�this?L&T's�contributions�here�are�limited�by�the�fact�that�most�of�the�times�we�receive�the�FEED�package,�the�front�end�engineering�design�package�from�the�customer.��It�is�like�you�have�a�process�package�developed�by�the�licensor.�If�we�take�a�heat�exchanger�we�will�receive�the�specifications�like�flow�rate,�the�inlet�and�outlet�temperatures�of�the�fluids�in�the�shell�and�also�the�metallurgy�but�when�we�get�into�the�field�we�do�the�thermal�design�and�we�have�to�calculate�the�area�which�involves�heat�capacities,�heat�transfer�coefficients�and�required�thermal�flux.�Once�we�have�the�area�we�go�for�specific�configurations�like�the�type�of�exchanger�and�the�number�of�tubes�which�further� decide� the� shell� diameter� etc.� There� is� mechanical� design� involving�thicknesses�which�is�based�on�the�pressure�regimes�to�be�encountered.�So�we�get�this�FEED� package.� The� limitation� that� arises� here� is� that� if� we� try� to� change� their�specifications�on�account�of�improving�energy�efficiency,�the�licensor�could�assume�that�our� company� is� trying� to� save�manufacturing�costs� and�hence�we�won't�be�allowed�to�do�so.

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Mr.�Rajan�DesaiInternational�Coordinator-IndiaHeat�Transfer�Research�Inc.

Q)�How�was�the�event?It�is�very�well�made.� �As�the�speaker�said�in�morning�session�it�is�very�essential�to�understand�what�industry�needs�from�students.� �Bridging�between�academia�and�industry� is�very�essential.�Such�events�are�providing�that�platform�which� is�very�essential�otherwise�how�students�would�come�to�know�what�they�need�to�do�and�what�industry�is�doing.�Preparing�for�an�interview�is�easy�task�as�compared�to�getting�ready�for�industry�so�that�you�can�work�better,�you�can�solve�their�problems�is�very�important.

Q)�Would�you�appreciate�such�type�of�events?My�presence�here�itself�shows�that�I�am�very�much�interested�in�such�type�of�events�and�in�future�also�if�you�are�going�to�organize�such�type�of�events�we�are�ready�to�support�you�in�organizing�such�events.�We�have�lots�of�data�which�we�can�share�with�you.

Q)�Did�you�find�the�crowd�interactive?No,�crowd�is�not�so�interactive�but�it�is�just�the�beginning�of�the�session.�During�my�lecture�I�will�try�to�make�them�interactive.�I�always�suggest�that�participants�should�be�more�interactive�otherwise�it�would�not�give�that�important�learning�if�speaker�will�just�come�and�speak�and�go.�But�I�appreciate�the�idea�of�such�breaks�in�between�which�allows�students� to� interact�more�with� the� speakers.� I� always� love� to�hear�questions�from�students.

Q)�Did�you�like�the�college�infrastructure�and�facilities?Your�college�infrastructure�is�very�good.�You�are�fortunate�that�you�are�getting�such�nice�facilities.�GERMI�is�good,�your�library�is�very�good�but�I�didn't�find�many�students�visiting�the�library.�I�always�encourage�that�students�should�utilize�the�maximum�of�facilities�provided�to�them.�College�environment�creates�lots�of�creativity�and�here�it�is�very�good.��

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Shri.�Rajesh�SinghManaging�Director�Toyota�construction�Pvt�Ltd.

Q)�How�was�the�event?�Do�you�think�such�type�of�event�should�be�held�in�future?Event�was�very�nice.�The�whole�thing�was�managed�very�well.�Definitely�these�events�should�be�held�in�future.

Q)�Could�you�give�a�brief�description�about�your�company?This�company�was�started�by�my�father�in�1970�in�the�name�of�Raj�constructions�and�later�in�1989�it�was�changed�to�Toyota�.In�2004,�finally�the�name�of�the�company�became�Toyota�construction�Pvt�Ltd.

Q)�What�are�the�achievements�of�your�company�since�the�last�30�years?One�of�the�main�achievement�was�the�turnover�of�company�has�increased�from�50�lakhs�to�52�crores.

Q)�Your�presentation�was�related�to�Biofuel�and�biodiesel.�Can�you�tell�us�about�its�generation?

Best�way�of�generating�biodiesel�is�from�Jatropha�plant�seeds.�Jatropha�oil�can�be�used�directly�after�extraction�i.e.�without�refining�in�diesel�generators�and�engines�or�in�jets.

Q)�Do�you�think�government�should�take�serious�steps�towards�biofuel?Yes�definitely,�considering�an�example�of�cuba,�Fiedel�Castro�was�the�prime�minister�and�he�banned�the�conversion�of�sugarcane�to�sugar�and�converted�the�whole�to�biofuel�i.e.�ethanol�which�lead�an�increase�of�6%�to�16%�in�GDP�of�cub�So,�my�opinion�is� that,�our�government�must� think� in� such�a�direction� that� it�would� reduce� the�nation's�fossil�fuel�import�and�will�minimize�the�expenditure�of�India's�foreign�currency�reserves�for�fuel,�allowing�India�to�increase�its�growing�foreign�currency�reserves.

Q)�Do�you�think�biodiesel�is�cost�efficient?Yes�definitely,�as�I�have�given�you�example�of�jatropha�oil�which�doesn't�require�refining�at�all.

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Shri.�Neeraj�SinhaSr.�Vice�President�–�ExplorationPetroleum�E&PReliance�Industries�Ltd.

Q.�How�is�your�journey�started�in�industries?�I� started� very� small.� I� went� to� very� tough� conditions.� There� is�more� aggressive�exploration� in� reliance.� The� best� part� about� reliance� is� it� has� good� technology.�Because�of�the�technology�challenges�are�less.��

Q.�What�is�the�status�of�E&P�unexplored�in�India?Our�focus�shifted�to�the�unconventional�part�than�the�conventional�part.�Krishna-Godavari,�Assam,�Cambay�etc.�in�this�area�ONGC�is�doing�well�and�we�also�have�small�block�in�cambay�part.

Q.�would�you�like�to�come�again�in�this�kind�of�conclave?Normally�I�go�and�also�it�depends�on�the�time.�Now�we�have�limited�work.�We�are�always�trying�to�build�the�bridge�between�students�and�industries.

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Shri.�Dinesh�ZopeVice�President�–�Petroleum�E&P�Sector�Reliance�Industries�Ltd.

Q)�How�is�PDPU�at�your�first�glance?PDPU,�being�a�Centre�of�excellence�and�globally�known�institute,�it�is�a�perfect�place�for� students� to� explore� their� innovative� ideas� and� logical� way� of� approaching�problems.� It�possesses� fabulous� infrastructure� faculties� for� students� to�work� for�research�purposes.

Q)�Kindly�brief�about�your�work�experience�at�Reliance�Industries.So�far,�my�experience�is�very�enriching.�RIL�provides�a�wonderful�platform�where�anyone�can�start�your�career�with�good�exposure.�It�has�sets�an�example�of�great�teamwork�and�good�integration.

Q)�Effects�of�closing�a�producing�well�due�to�price�volatility.�(Like�shale�gas�wells�in�USA�due�to�low�prices)�If�a�reservoir�is�closed�due�to�inevitable�reasons,�only�a�part�of�reservoir�would�get�affected�but�not�the�entire�reservoir�since�it�takes�years�for�shale�gas�to�reach�the�boundary�or�the�surface.

Q)�Is�there�any�possibility�of�using�gas�hydrates�as�a�fuel�in�the�future?Feasibility�of�gas�hydrates�is�low.�Conversion�of�these�gas�hydrates�for�commercial�production�would�be�profitable�in�near�future.�The�formation�of�gas�hydrates�in�deep-water�production�can�hinder�operations�managing�or�preventing�their�formation�in�deep�water�oil�and�gas�wells�and�pipelines�has�been�a�challenge�for�many�decades�and�addressing�the�existence�of�gas�hydrates�is�a�major�part�of�planning�for�deep�water�drilling�and�production.�However,�at�some�point�in�the�future,�gas�hydrates�could�be�a�potential�source�of�natural�gas.�

Q)�Initiatives�in�regards�to�strengthen�the�industry�academia�bond.Industry-Academia�bond�plays�an�important�role�in�evacuating�the�gap�between�the�industry�and�the�student's�way�of�approaching�problems.�Events�like�URJA�Conclave�2015�play�a�key�role�in�bridging�the�gap�between�industry�and�academia�and�also�help�students�in�enhancing�their�practical�knowledge.�Sharing�practical�knowledge�with�students�and�educating�them�is�the�duty�of�every�industrialist�and�is�important�for�the�students�to�understand�the�challenges�often�faced�at�the�work�place.�This�event�to�some�extent�helps�to�bridge�the�industry�-�academia�gap.�Events�like�this�should�be�encouraged�in�near�future�and�we�at�RIL�are�very�supportive�to�this

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Shri.�R.K.�SinghGeneral�Manger�(Drilling�and�Completion)Petroleum�E&PReliance�Industries�Ltd.

Q)�How�are�PDPU�and�the�conclave?The�campus�was�great�and�I�liked�the�event.�It�felt�nice�being�here.

Q)� What's� your� opinion� on� manage� special� drilling� method� over� conventional�method�for�deep�water?Manage�special�drilling�method�is�not�technically�viable�for�deep�waters.�The�kind�of�equipment�it�requires�can�be�used�for�shallow�waters�but�not�for�deep�waters�with�current� technology.�The�equipments�are�under�development� too.�So� this�kind�of�method�is�not�used�regularly.

Q)�Where�do�you�see�the�future�of�deep�water�in�India?Basically�shallow�water�is�nearly�very�low�in�content,�and�thus�it�is�deep�water�which�is�more�convenient.�The�market�prices�and�the�costs�and�calorie�etc�are�of�standard�scale�right�now.�There�is�scope�of�advancement�in�future�and�I�am�optimistic�about�it.

Q)�According�to�you�how�the�curriculum�of�colleges�should�be�reshaped�in�order�to�be�more�beneficial�to�students�once�they�are�there�in�industries.Studying�engineering�is�not�the�end�of�the�story.�You�need�to�apply�that�knowledge�in�practical�dealings.�Conceptual�knowledge�is�what�that�will�be�helpful�in�industry.�Furthermore,�work�experience�teaches�one�the�best�skills.�So�more�application�based�outlook�is�required�while�studying�engineering.

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The�Petrobowl� �which�took�place�on�7th�May,�2015�matches�SPE�student�chapter�teams�against�one�another�in�a�fast-paced�quiz�competition�covering�technical�and�non-technical�aspects�of�the�oil�and�gas.�This�event�was�organized�in�Kuala�Lumpur,�Malaysia.�Five�students�from�Pandit�Deendayal�Petroleum�University�were�selected�for�the�qualifier��round��which�was�conducted�by�the�Society�of�Petroleum�Engineers,�Asia�Pacific�Wing,�Kuala�Lumpur,�Malaysia.

ACHIEVEMENTSPETROBOWL

Students�got�a�good�exposure�by�this�event.�They�got�acquainted�with�various�aspects�of�courses�offered�in�petroleum�engineering�in�different�universities�across�the�globe�and� how� our� education� system� varies� from� others,� recent� technological�advancements�in�oil�and�gas�sector�and�other�ongoing�research�and�development�in�this�field.

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Student�Leader�Symposium�(SLS)�assembled�in�New�Orleans�held�on�22ndOctober�2015focused�on�programs�related�to�leadership�skills�and�development.�It�flagged-off�with� a�graceful� address�by� the�SEG�President.� Furthermore,� briefing�on�best�practice� presentations� from� selected� Student� Chapters,� professional� leadership�coaching,� an� organized� team� building� activity� and� a� Strategic� Problem� Solving�Session�with�the�SEG�Executive�Committee.�Many�student�representatives�of�SEG's�worldwide�network�of�Student�Chapters�were�invited�to�attend�this�event.

Mr.� G.Sudarsan� Sai,� final� year� student� of� School� of� Petroleum� Technology� and�President�of�SEG-SPG-EAGE�PDPU�Student�Chapter�attended�this�program�under�the�able�guidance�of�faculty�advisor�Dr.�Uttam�Kumar�Bhui�of�the�chapter�and�Director�of�SPT-�Dr.�Anirbid�Sircar.

Experience�of�G.Sudarsan�Sai�at�SLS�program:It�was�a�great�experience�attending�this�program.�This�contribution�gave�me�the�chance� to� attend� advanced� training� in� exploration� geophysics,� taking� part� in�exhibitions�and�discovering�geophysical�innovations�and�new�technologies.�In�this�program�I�got�to�meet�other�49�participants�from�23�countries�from�whom�I�have�learnt� about� the� activities� that� are� going� in� their� region.� I� look� forward� for�implementing�what�I�have�learnt�in�many�aspects�of�my�life�from�being�a�Community�Volunteer�to�leading�SEG�PDPU�Student�Chapter.

STUDENT LEADER SYMPOSIUM

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SEG�PDPU�Student�Chapter�victoriously�met�the�highest�standards�of�excellence�and�achieved�SEG�Student�Chapter�SUMMIT�award�by�SEG�President�at�New�Orleans,�Louisiana.�It�is�a�great�achievement�for�PDPU�SEG�Chapter�to�be�counted�as�one�of�the�best�chapters�in�the�world.�It�earned�a�gold�certificate�evincing�that�the�chapter�is�always�updated�and�making�students�enrich�their�knowledge�with�the�help�of�this�chapter.�Since�the�past�few�years�SEG�PDPU�Chapter�conducted�so�many�events,�guest� lectures,� workshops,� which� were� a� path� to� success� gained� by� SEG� PDPU�Chapter.�

SUMMIT PEAK AWARD

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� Society� of� Exploration� Geophysicists� (SEG)� organized� a� photo� contest�competition,�which�was�a�platform�for�students�across� the�globe�to�submit� their�photos�on�any�particular�topic�associated�with�oil�and�gas�industry�including�geology.�Mr.� Mitesh� Soni,� final� year� student,� School� of� Petroleum� Technology,� Pandit�Deendayal� Petroleum� University� participated� and� secured� first� position� in� the�contest.

SEG Photo Contest

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Automated�drilling�gains�momentum�in�offshore�operations

While�the�oil�and�gas�industry�is�not�expected�to�fully�automate�its�drilling�facilities,�it�has�been�moving�toward�production�automation,�especially�for�offshore�topsides�and�subsea� applications.� Several� challenges,� such� as� high� costs� and� strict� HSE�requirements� can� be� addressed� through� automation.� Drilling� automation,�particularly�drill�floor�automation,�is�one�of�the�critical�technologies�that�address�these�issues.�It�can�minimize�the�human�presence�in�harsh�offshore�environments�(e.g.�North�Sea,�Arctic�regions,�Sakhalin,�Caspian)�while�improving�efficiency�through�increased�precision�and�faster�execution,�thus�reducing�costs.

Flintstone�launches�new�pull�through�mooring�connector�system

Flintstone�Technology�has�launched�a�new�pull�through�mooring�connector�system�that�aims�at�lines�to�midwater�buoys�and�to�floating�facilities.�Flintstone�says�its�new�system�may�reduce�the�make-up�time�by�80%�or�more�compared�to�other�methods.�The� company� says� the�pull� through� connector� can�be�deployed�on� turret-based�mooring�systems�that�need�to�be�able�to�disconnect�mooring�lines,�laydown,�and�reconnect� new� lines�without� the� vessel� disconnecting� from� the� turret� assembly.�Flintstone�has�continued�to�say�that�the�connectors,�which�can�be�designed�for�any�mooring� line� load� requirements,� are� installed�and�changed�using�ROVs�and�pull�through� line� from� a� support� vessel.� Forged� in� alloy� steel� to� avoid� the� need� for�corrosion�packs,�the�system's�dual�axis�rotation�eliminates�out�of�plane�bending�while�its�self-aligning�properties�dispense�with�rigging�requirements.�

In-situ�pressure�control�inspection�lowers�costs

A�variety�of�in-situ�inspection�and�remediation�tools�have�been�designed�to�reduce�the�amount�of�time�and�money�required�to�inspect�and�repair�subsea�equipment.�NOV's�aim�is�to�lower�the�total�cost�of�ownership�for�drilling�contractors�by�reducing�the�need�to�transport�large�assets�to�a�shore-based�repair�facility.�If�equipment�fails�an� in-field� inspection,� the� drilling� contractor� can�weigh� the� option� of� replacing�equipment�or�scheduling�an�in-facility�repair�to�correct�the�issue.�For�infield�repairs,�it�is�important�to�note�that�only�a�working�pressure�test�is�required,�removing�the�need�for�a�dedicated�test�bunker.

NEWS

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Telemetry�and�Surveying

Systems� that� transmit� information� about� the� subsurface� during� drilling� enable�operators�to�reduce�operational�risk�and�place�boreholes�for�optimal�recovery�of�reserves.�Examples�of�Telemetry�and�Surveying�projects� include�MWD�tools�and�their� survey� systems,� mud-pulse� and� electromagnetic� telemetryas� well� as� new�transmission�concepts�and�the�surface�systems�and�communication�networks�are�needed�to�support�MWD�and�LWD�services�on�site.

Reservoir�sampling�and�pressure

Understanding�a�reservoir�is�crucial�for�making�decisions�about�its�production�and�management.� Projects� that� further� in� situ� reservoir� characterization� focus� on�technology�and�processes�that�provide�information�through�fluid�and�rock�samples�and�pressure�and�permeability�measurements�in�conventional�and�unconventional�reservoirs.� Recent� innovations� for�wireline� sampling� include� the� award�winning�quicksilver�probe�technology.

New�hydraulic�tubing�connector�system

Shell's�new�LNG-powered�offshore�supply�vessel�(OSV),�chartered�from�specialist�company�Harvey�Gulf�International�Marine,�has�hit�the�waters�of�the�Mexico.�The�operator�said�Harvey�Power�is�the�second�OSV�in�the�region�to�run�on�both�LNG�and�diesel,�running�on�99%�LNG�fuel.�The�first,�Shell's�Harvey�Energy,�hit�the�Gulf�of�Mexico�in�March.�It�will�load�from�Harvey�Gulf's�LNG�bunkering�facility,�currently�under�construction�at�their�terminal�at�Port�Fourchon.�From�there�it�will�go�to�Shell's�Gulf�of�Mexico�platforms,�such�as�the�new�Olympus�production�platform,�bringing�equipment�and�drilling�fluids.

Well-site�acquisition�and�control�systems

Development�of�acquisition�and�control�systems�for�logging,�stimulation,�cementing,�and�coiled�tubing�services�includes�both�hardware�and�software�projects.�Remote�wireless�network�software�and�control�systems�enable�data�acquisition�while� job�monitoring�and�automation�lead�to�control�of�surface�equipment�and�downhole�tools.

Recent Innovations

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10th�Annual�Workshop�-�Ore�Deposits�Models�and�Exploration:�Xi'an,�Shaanxi,�China�–�9th�to�14th�November,�2015

American�Exploration�&�Mining�Association�Annual�Meeting�:�Spokane,�WA,�USA�-�30th�Nov.�to�4th�December,�2015

SPE�Water�flood�Management�Workshop:Tyumen,�Russia.�–�2nd�and�3rd�December,�2015

The�AMI�International�Conference�on�Oil&�Gas�Non-Metallics,�2015:�London,UK��-�8th�to�10th�December,�2015

AME�BC�Mineral�Exploration�Roundup�2016:Vancouver�Convention�Centre�East�|�Vancouver,�BC,�Canada�–�1st�January,�2016

�SPE�Workshop:�The�Journey�to�70%�Recovery�Factor�-�From�Vision�to�Plan�:���Abu-Dabi,UAE�–�9th�to�10th�February,�2016

APPEX�GLOBAL�2016:��London,�UK.��1st�to�3rd�March�2016

List of upcoming Events and Conferences Globally

10th�Annual�Workshop�-�Ore�Deposits�Models�and�Exploration:�Xi'an,�Shaanxi,�China�–���9th�to�14th�November,�2015

American�Exploration�&�Mining�Association�Annual�Meeting�:�Spokane,�WA,�USA�-�30th�Nov.�to�4th�December,�2015

�SPE�Water�flood�Management�Workshop:Tyumen,�Russia.�–�2nd�and�3rd�December,�2015

The�AMI�International�Conference�on�Oil&�Gas�Non-Metallics,�2015:�London,UK��-�8th�to�10th�December,�2015

AME�BC�Mineral�Exploration�Roundup�2016:Vancouver�Convention�Centre�East�|�Vancouver,�BC,�Canada�–�1st�January,�2016

SPE�Workshop:�The�Journey�to�70%�Recovery�Factor�-�From�Vision�to�Plan���:�Abu-Dabi,UAE�–�9th�to�10th�February,�2016

APPEX�GLOBAL�2016:��London,�UK.��1st�to�3rd�March�2016

Nationwide

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Across:

1.� Another�word�for�crude�oil,�it�is�a�liquid�hydrocarbon�mixture�found�underground.2.� Chemicals�produced�from�petroleum.3.� One�of�the�most�abundant�elements�in�petroleum.4.� The�name�of�a�petroleum�company.5.� This�is�abundant�in�sweet�crude�oil.6.� The�process�of�separating�liquids�by�boiling�the�liquid.7.� Crude�oil�is�found�in�this�type�of�rock.8.� A�compound�composed�of�mostly�hydrogen�and�carbon.9.� A�piece�of�equipment�that�cools�water�with�air.

Down:

1.���� A�measure�of�the�pore�space�in�rocks.3.��� �A�solid�material�similar�to�coal�that�can�be�produced�from�������� processing�of�oil.���10.�� Another�word�for�a�tall�cylinder�used�in�refineries�to�distill�� petroleum�liquids�.11.�� A�liquid�composed�of�hydrocarbons.12.�� The�ability�of�a�liquid�to�evaporate.13.�� A�special�kind�of�heat�exchanger�used�to�put�heat�into�a������ distillation�column.14.�� A�measure�of�fluid�flow�through�pores�in�rocks.15.�� An�alcohol�made�from�the�destructive�distillation�of�wood.16.�� The�ability�of�a�liquid�to�flow�at�a�given�temperature.17.�� A�property�of�a�material�that�compares�its�weight�to�its�volume.18.� �Crude�oil�containing�a�substantial�amount�of�sulfur

CROSSWORD PUZZLE

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1.�What�is�the�full�form�of�“PETROBRAS”?2.�Which�is�the�largest�oil�producing�country�in�the�World?3.�Who�is�the�father�of�petroleum�i�ndustry?4.�Which�is�the�largest�onshore�basin�in�in�India?5.�What�is�drilling�mud�used�for?�� � -�Ballast�on�drill�ships�� � -�Stabilize�the�drilling�rig�to�prevent�shifting�and�listing�� � -�Control�downhole�pressure�and�remove�cuttings�� � -�Prevent�natural�gas�from�seeping�back�into�the�formation���6.�Spindletop�well�was�located�in�a�field�formed�by�what�trapping�mechanism?����������������������������������� � -�Anticline�� � -�Pinchout�� � -�Salt�Dome�� � -�Fault�7.�For�what�fuel�is�the�freeze�point�is�a�critical�property?�� � -�Jet�Fuel�� � -�Gasoline�� � -�Diesel�Fuel�� � -�Home�Heating�Oil8.�How�is�the�smoke�point�measured?�� � -�Pressure�at�which�a�liquid�starts�to�form�� � -�Length�of�a�flame�from�wick�at�which�smoking�occurs�� � -�Octane�number�at�which�exhaust�is�dark�brown�� � -�Temperature�at�which�liquid�becomes�a�gas

9.�What�is�an�FPSO�used�for?�� � -�Increase�recovery�of�low�gravity�crude�oil�� � -�Separate�oil�from�associated�gas�� � -�Recover�sulfur�from�hydro�treating�operations�� � -�Develop�offshore�oil�fields10.�What�is�cryogenic�recovery�used�for?�� � -�Recover�more�ethane�from�"wet"�natural�gas�� � -�Keep�natural�gas�cold�for�waterborne�transportation�� � -�Increase�production�from�existing�gas�wells�� � -�Refrigerate�LPGs�for�pipeline�transportation

QUIZ

UPSTREAM

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1.�What�is�the�leading�non-gasoline�product�sold�in�C-stores?�� � Soft�drinks�� � Tobacco�� � Alcoholic�beverages�� � Milk

2.�What�is�an�alkylation�unit?� � A�Sulphur�removal�operation� � A�physical�separation�operation�� � An�octane�improvement�process�� � A�volume�improvement�process

3.�What�is�a�catalytic�cracker�used�for?�� � Improve�the�octane�quality�of�naphtha�� � Separate�various�petroleum�fractions�� � Convert�residual�fraction�to�lighter�products�� � Lower�the�sulfur�content�of�diesel�oil�Lower�the�sulfur�content�of�diesel���������������oil

4.�What�percent�of�the�crude�oil�processed�in�a�typical�US�refinery�is�converted�into�gasoline?�� � -�25%�� � -�35%�� � -�45%�� � -�55%

5.�Which�is�the�largest�CGD�firm�in�India?

6.Raw�natural�gas�also�contains�gaseous�hydrogen�sulphide�and�Sulphur-containing�________,�which�are�removed�in�natural�gas�processing�plants�before�the�gas�is�distributed�to�consumers� � -�Aldehyde� � -�Alcohol� � -�Alkane� � -�Thiol

7.�Company�'x'�is�a��retail�and�wholesale�marketing�brand�of�Suncor�Energy�of�petrol���������������������and�lubricants�but�it�continues�to�use�'x'�brand�nationwide�for�downstream�retail�operations�even�if�it�merged�with�Suncor�in�2009� � -�PETRO�CANADA� � -�SUNOCO� � -�STATOIL� � -�REPSOL

DOWNSTREAM

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8.�World's�largest�refinery�� � -�ExxonMobil,�Singapore� � -�Paraguana�Refinery�Complex�(PDVSA)� � -�Baytown�Refinery�(ExxonMobil),�USA� � -�Jamnagar�Refinery,�India

9.�Company�'x'�is�7th�largest�NOC�in�terms�of�reserves.�Recently�this�company�has�shut�its�small�refinery�due�to�gas�leak.�This�oil�company�belongs�to�a�country�which�is�6th�largest�oil�producer�in�the�world.�Identify�the�logo�of�the�company

10.Methane�and�BTX�are�used�directly�as�feedstocks�for�producing�petrochemicals.�What�is�BTX�here?

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““STRENGTH IS LIFE,WEAKNESS IS DEATH”

School of Petroleum Technology,Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University,

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