2002 Spring ASME/API Gas-Lift Workshop Break Out Session Gas-Lift Automation Coordinated by Cleon Dunham, Oilfield Automation Consulting February 5 & 6, 2002 2002 Spring Gas-Lift Workshop

Break Out Session Gas-Lift Automation Panel Members Ron Cramer --- Shell International TBD --- Edinburgh Petroleum Services Carl Sisk --- BP Brief Presentations Shell EPS BP February 5 & 6, 2002 2002 Spring Gas-Lift Workshop

Break Out Session Gas-Lift Automation Discussion Topics What is gas-lift automation? What are the primary objectives of gas-lift automation? Is gas-lift automation the same as "SCADA?" Does it apply to both the gas-lift system and the wells? What is the relationship between automation and optimization? When and how is gas-lift automation justified? Is it appropriate for any company, any situation? Are there cases where it is not justified? February 5 & 6, 2002 2002 Spring Gas-Lift Workshop

Break Out Session Gas-Lift Automation Discussion Topics What level of automation is appropriate? Is it equally applicable for continuous and intermittent gas-lift? Are there "best practices" that can be followed? What should be the primary focus(es) of automation? What are the most important challenges to success? How can they be overcome? February 5 & 6, 2002 2002 Spring Gas-Lift Workshop