The Macondo Blow-out
Description
On 20/21 April last, a 'blowout' in the Gulf of Mexico caused an environmental disaster of major proportions. Intensive efforts by oil company BP have so far had limited results.
With its extensive knowledge and experience in Exploration & Production (E&P) and Offshore operations, the Mining Section of KIVI NIRIA and the Mining Association would like to call on all its members and interested parties to join in thinking about how to solve this unprecedented problem in the shortest possible way.
To this end, a joint brainstorming will be held on Friday 2 July on how Dutch Mining and Petroleum Engineers and other interested parties can make a contribution, however large or small, to assist in this grand challenge in contemporary oil and gas history.
UPDATE i.v.m. QUARTERFINALE VOETBAL
Programme:
16:00
- in Hall 'D': watching 1st half: 'Netherlands - Brazil'.
16:45
- in Hall 'G': Welcome, explanation of programme
- Background: the 'Macondo' blow-out, by ir. D. Swart, international drilling expert and Teamleader of the 'Macando' Safe Drilling Solution:
- Introduction: who is the team?
- Cause of the blow-out and the roles of BP, Halliburton and Transocean
- Analysis of the situation
- 'The Safe Solution'
- Substantive discussion led by moderator TU Delft/KIVI NIRIA
17.28 hours
- Final minutes 2nd half and possible extension of 'Netherlands - Brazil' followed by substantive discussion 'Macondo' (continued). In case of exciting match, programme will be adjusted.
18:00
- Start Brainstorming Session (in 'Het Noorden')
18:30
- Working out and drafting suggestions and recommendations.
N.B.: Free drinks at profit Netherlands.
20.00
- Closing with 'Recommendations to the Operator'
N.B.: The 'Recommendations' will be sent the same evening to BP's operations manager, and to the US Coast Guard's 'Deepwater Horizon Unified Command'.
There will also be an opportunity to enjoy a meal from 7pm.
Location
TUD, Room D/G, Faculty CITG, Stevinweg 1, Delft
from 18.00 hrs "Het Noorden", Noordeinde 2, Delft
Organiser
Mining
Mining Society
Name and contact details for information
Further information via the e-mail address below.