Singapore Section

CCS - Reservoir Engineering Perspectives

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) is a lot harder than it seems. Storage capacity can be far lower than a back-of-the-envelope calculation would suggest and keeping Carbon Dioxide (CO2) in the desired phase requires careful engineering. As the adoption of carbon pricing mechanisms increase in Asia Pacific, more CCS projects are expected to be developed. In this paper, we share some technical lessons learned while working on several of these projects. The paper provides an overview of factors that should be considered for CO2 storage in depleted hydrocarbon reservoirs, primarily concerning capacity, injectivity and containment. We further discuss some of the challenges faced while assessing these factors. Firstly, we highlight the impact that regional geothermal gradients have on storage site selection. Particularly, we show that higher geothermal gradients due to the proximity to the ring of fire affects CO2 capacity negatively and CO2 injectivity positively. Building on this lesson, we propose a graphical approach which provides improved insights when screening depleted reservoirs for CO2 storage; the approach combines both density and viscosity data to screen reservoirs for capacity and injectivity. Next, challenges surrounding the dynamic modelling of CO2 injection into depleted reservoirs are discussed. We compare the use of large and small scale models, and their implications on simulation accuracy and well placement optimization. We also discuss simulation stopping techniques, and how the incorrect application of a stopping criterion may result in capacity overestimation and risk of CO2 leakage. Finally, we demonstrate the need for careful engineering at injection sites to accommodate complicated CO2 phase transitions. Two approaches were compared – injecting CO2 in liquid or supercritical state versus injecting CO2 in gas state. The trade-offs between both approaches suggested that neither options should be ruled out by default, and that both options should be evaluated against project specific constraints. Daniel Wong is a Reservoir Engineer with GaffneyCline. He holds a PhD from Heriot-Watt University where he has been working on advanced applications in reservoir simulation. At GaffneyCline he is part of the excellent technical team in charge of O&G reserves and resources assessment, due diligence, and data analytics. He has has been at the forefront of CO 2 sequestration modelling and SRMS assessment. Payment using Paynow to WCW (Treasurer) on ‪83374173‬ - please include your name and event date in the reference. Gathering by 6PM, food and drinks will be served. Talk starting at 6:45PM. 30 min talk and 30 min questions.

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CCS | Geomechanics | Integrated Geology for Uncertainty Quantifications

CCS | Geomechanics | Integrated Geology for Uncertainty Quantifications - Innovations in Subsurface Energy Technology for a Greener Future This presentation divided into two parts 1) An actual CCS case study in a tight gas condensate carbonate reservoir, and 2) the current technology available for different CCS mechanism modelling with geomechanics coupling or risk assessment. Second talk Application of probabilistic history matching and prediction workflow in a real field case in Indonesia. Payment using Paynow to WCW (Treasurer) on ‪83374173‬ - please include your name and event date in the reference. Gathering by 6PM, food and drinks will be served. Talk starting at 6:45PM. 30 min talk and 30 min questions.

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Endorsed Event: ICGH

https://icgh10.com/ We are honoured to invite you to the Tenth International Conference on Gas Hydrates (ICGH10), which will be held in Singapore on July 9-14, 2023 at the Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre . This event is jointly organized by the National University of Singapore (NUS), InPrEP Pte Ltd and AIChE Singapore Local Section. Beginning with around 100 attendees during the first ICGH in 1993, the triennial conference has expanded significantly to about 800 participants in 2017. In the past 30 years, ICGH has been organized in various countries, including USA, France, Japan, Norway, Canada, UK and China. We are truly honoured to host the 10th conference of the series in Singapore, a tropical island nation located at the heart of Southeast Asia. ICGH10 serves as an active platform for the entire Gas Hydrates community to review the research developments over the previous three years, to foster synergistic collaboration and professional network, and to extrapolate for the near-term and long-term research prospects. We anticipate topics related to every facet of gas hydrate research including (but not limited to) gas hydrate fundamentals, gas hydrate technologies, natural gas hydrates (exploration and recovery), flow assurance and the environmental impacts (climate, geohazard etc). ICGH10 is certainly an event not to be missed! It will be an exciting conference that provides the opportunity for all participants to network with others in the same or different research area/expertise, to exchange ideas and share experience, and to renew or foster new friendships and professional relations. The conference programme is structured in such a way that participants can learn through both formal and informal interactions from the well-organised plenary, keynote, oral and poster sessions as well as the social events. Prof. Praveen Linga & Prof. I.A. Karimi, NUS Singapore

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Endorsed Event: Gastech

Gastech is at the heart of the natural gas, LNG, hydrogen, low-carbon solutions, and climate technology conversation A landmark event in the energy industry’s calendar for over 50 years, Gastech 2023 is the world’s largest meeting place for natural gas, LNG, hydrogen, low-carbon solutions, and climate technologies. Gastech will take place at Singapore EXPO from 5 - 8 September. Gastech 2023 will look ahead to the future amidst an industry-wide transformation to drive progress to net zero. Industry thought leaders and innovators will gauge the outlook for the entire energy value chain during an unparalleled industry experience, over a four-day period. Singapore plays a growing and important role as a key energy hub, which boasts the world’s third largest refining centre, and will welcome over 300 Ministers, CEOs, and global business leaders. They will be joined by 4,000 delegates, 750 exhibitors, and 40,000 attendees from over 100 countries.

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AGM and Distinguished Lecture: CO2 Geological Storage from 8 Years of Dynamic Injection at the Aquis

CO2 Geological Storage from 8 Years of Dynamic Injection at the Aquistore CO2 Storage Site Rick Chalaturnyk University of Alberta and GeoVer Inc. Abstract: Do not underestimate the complexity of CO2 injection behaviour for full scale projects The Aquistore CO2 Storage Project is an integral component of SaskPower’s Boundary Dam CO2 Capture Project located in southeastern Saskatchewan, Canada. Operational synergies between the capture facility (supply) and CO2-EOR (demand) also require excess CO2 to be transported via pipeline to the Aquistore site where it is injected into a hyper-saline fluid filled sandstone formation at approximately 3300 m depth. The reservoir temperature is approximately 120 °C, and average reservoir pressure is 35 MPa. Preliminary laboratory measurements on core plugs gave average values of porosity and permeability, 6% and 5 mD respectively. The Aquistore site includes one injection well and one observation well approximately 150m offset from the injection well. Both wells are completed with various measurement and monitoring equipment, including distributed temperature sensing lines (DTS), distributed acoustic sensing line (DAS) and tubing/casing-conveyed pressure gauges at different levels to measure pressure and temperature changes downhole during to CO2 injection. This presentation focuses on dynamic responses that have been recorded since the completion of the CO2 injection well and the start of CO2 injection began on April 16, 2015 and discusses issues ranging from well integrity to reservoir simulation to seismic monitoring. This unprecedented opportunity to collect monitoring data on the dynamics of phase changes (i.e. supercritical to liquid to gas phase shifts) from the wellhead to the geological formation associated with CO2 injection. Real time monitoring data of these phase changes in the injection stream under fully integrated operational conditions provides unparalleled information for understanding geological storage under these conditions and optimizing completion systems Biography: Rick Chalaturnyk is a Professor of Geotechnical Engineering at the University of Alberta and holds an NSERC/Energi Simulation Industrial Research Chair in Reservoir Geomechanics. His Reservoir Geomechanics Research Group focusses primarily on subsurface processes related to energy processes. He has established four unique GeoInnovation Environments, which includes 3D printing of rocks, high temperature/pressure reservoir geomechanical testing capability and a geotechnical beam centrifuge. Rick has over 20 years’ experience in CCUS projects, is currently working with PTRC and SaskPower in the Aquistore Project, is pursuing the integration of CO2 storage and geothermal opportunities and is involved with several other international CCS initiatives. For the AGM the committee is calling for nominees. The current list of nominees is below. Reach out to Steph with nominees. Payment to WCW (treasurer) via paynow. Please RSVP ASAP.

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Artifical Lift - ESPs. A lecture by Subject Matter Expert Jeff Dwiggins

Bio Jeff Dwiggins has worked in the oil and gas industry for 30+ years and in the ESP industry since 1989. Prior to starting his consulting career, Jeff worked for Mobil Oil Corporation, Reda Pump Company and Wood Group ESP in various capacities. In 2002 Jeff founded Dwiggins Consulting LLC and subsequently founded Artificial Lift Solutions Pte Ltd (ALS), a Singapore company in 2009. Over the years Jeff has become recognized as an expert in the application and operation of electric submersible pumping systems (ESPs). Jeff and his team of engineers work on a wide variety of ESP and artificial lift projects throughout the world. Jeff was the project engineer for the initial development of cable deployed and coiled tubing deployed ESPs. Jeff holds patents on these applications and has authored papers on these topics. Additionally, Jeff has authored several SPE papers and articles on various topics relating to ESPs. Jeff routinely teaches courses on ESP failure analysis in such forums as the ESP Symposium, Artificial Lift Conference and Exhibition, Middle East Artificial Lift Conference, and others. Currently, Jeff and his team are working on projects worldwide, including in North America, in conventional and unconventional applications. Cost (for registration in advance): Members $35 / Non-members $50 / Students-retired-unemployed $25 Please register through this website so we record your name and email address. We only receive payment by Paynow or bank transfer. IMPORTANT: You will need to make a payment in advance. Please pay by Paynow to WCW at 8337 4173. Remember to indicate your name in the reference. Official receipt will be sent to your email after the event. Payment at the door is $75 for everyone. See you soon! Please feel free to contact Arinta via WhatsApp or email for any questions or clarification. Contact details below.

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Technical Talk: Latest in Completions

Outline : Let’s talk about completions! It is the critical connection between the well and the reservoir to maximize the recovery of oil and gas. We will start with the basics of completion designs from sandface to upper completions. The next part is about maximizing infrastructure and efficiency with electric intelligent completion systems. Electrification and digitalization of completions provide the greatest opportunity to increase field recovery efficiency and reduce infrastructure. We will also touch on the topic of extended reach and multilaterals to improve reservoir production by accessing numerous production zones or by increasing the contact area between a wellbore and a formation with minimal increase in drilling and completion costs. Bio : Arinta Fadly is an experienced (15+ years of seniority) oil and gas professional with an international background. She is currently a Product Champion for the Completions product line for SLB, overseeing the global reach of gas lift products and services. Prior to moving to Singapore, Arinta worked as an instructor for core completion in SLB’s Middle East and Asia learning center in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Having worked in the field operations for almost 10 (ten) years, she experienced firsthand running various completion installations, as both field supervisor and project engineer in different kinds of environments, including onshore, offshore, platform, subsea, workover rigs, and ultra-deepwater rigs. She has experience not only in upper completions but also in sand control equipment, multilateral wells, and multistage stimulation. Arinta holds a bachelor's degree in computer science from Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia, and is currently pursuing an MBA at Nanyang Business School, NTU, Singapore, class of 2023. Cost (for registration in advance up to 24 hours before the event ): Members $35 / Non-members $50 / Students-retired-unemployed $25 Please register through this website so we can record your name and email address. We only receive payment by Paynow. IMPORTANT: You will need to make a payment in advance. Please pay by Paynow to WCW at 8337 4173. Remember to indicate your name in the reference. Official receipt will be sent to your email after the event. Payment at the door is $75 for everyone. Cost includes food and beverages. See you soon! Please feel free to contact Arinta (SPE Singapore Program Chair) via WhatsApp (+65 8647 1104) or email ( afadly@slb.com ) for any questions or clarification.

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2023 End of Year Party!

Dear members, You are cordially invited to our end-of-year party, held on Wednesday, 6 December, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Dallas Restaurant and Bar (Level 3), 31 Boat Quay. This event is a collaboration with the AIEN (Association of International Energy Negotiators) society. This invitation is for SPE Singapore chapter members only . Advance registration and cross-checking of a valid membership list will be required. Please register through the registration section of this page. This will be an opportunity to connect with energy industry colleagues, exchange ideas, and expand your professional circle while celebrating the year-end over drinks and nibbles. Price: Members $35. IMPORTANT: Payment at the door is NOT available, and only registration paid before the 4th of December will be included in the attendance list Please pay by Paynow to WCW at 8337 4173. Official receipt will be sent to your email after the event. Looking forward to seeing you there!

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Joint with AIEN Workshop: Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage in the APAC Energy Industry

The Singapore SPE section is collaborating with the AIEN to bring you an outstanding event at members rate. If you are SPE member but not AIEN member, you can still register with member's rate. Below are the details of the event: One-day conference on “Carbon Capture, Utilization & Storage in the APAC Energy Industry”. The conference will focus on CCS/CCUS issues that are relevant for the energy industry in the Asia Pacific region. The focus will be on global sustainability issues such as: Introduction to the basic technical, transportation, commercial, and legal concepts associated with CCS/CCUS. An understanding of the minimum standards required to facilitate CCS/CCUS and the tools to evaluate existing legislative and regulatory frameworks to improve these regimes. An understanding of how the industry is considering CCS/CCUS projects in selected APAC countries in the absence of comprehensive regulatory frameworks, including the development of contractual models to mitigate risks. A discussion on market creation and current financing mechanisms to support CCS/CCUS in Asia. This conference will include a diverse group of highly experienced and knowledgeable professionals in the energy industry. Our speakers and panelists will address topics such as the role of CCS/CCUS as a low-carbon solution, legal risks associated with inadequate regulatory structures, opportunities in APAC, the current regulatory frameworks in Asia Pacific, and more. Conference Co-chairs Michael Arruda, King & Spalding LLP Egon van der Hoeven, ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions Continuing Education Credits AIEN is an accredited sponsor approved by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE. The number of MCLE credit hours awarded for this event are still being determined. Registration Fees Your conference registration includes digital materials, breaks, a lunch and a Networking Reception. Your registration does not include hotel and travel accommodations. All fees are in USD. Member Rates AIEN/SPE Active Member: $300 Government/National Company Member: $300 Non-Member Rates Non-AIEN and Non-SPE member: $375 SPE Singapore members' special : you can get a discounted price of $300. Please contact Paulina directly (details at the bottom of this page) to get your discount coupon code. You will then enter the discount coupon code when submitting the payment on the registration website page. Click the blue button "Register Now" below. Objectives This one-day forum will: · Introduce basic technical, commercial, and legal concepts associated with CCS/CCUS · Describe minimum standards required to facilitate CCS/CCUS and the tools to evaluate existing legislative and regulatory frameworks to improve these regimes · Discuss market creation and financing mechanisms available to support CCS/CCUS in Asia · Discuss how the industry is considering CCS/CCUS projects in selected APAC countries in the absence of robust regulatory frameworks, including the development of contractual models to mitigate risk Sessions / Panels / Speakers 1. Welcome Remarks (9:00 am – 9:15 am) – Michael Arruda, AIEN Asia Regional Director, King & Spalding LLP (Tokyo) 2. Keynote : Role of CCS/CCUS as a Low Carbon Solution and Opportunity in APAC (9:15 am - 9:45 am) – Abstract : Countries and companies are setting aggressive net-zero targets, while hydrocarbon energy forms are still required to meet the world's energy demands. Carbon capture, utilization, and storage, at scale, will be among the tools necessary to reach these targets. The keynote speaker will set the stage for how CCS/CCUS’s potential can provide large scale solutions for hard-to-decarbonize sectors of the economy with a focus on its role in Asia Pacific. 3. The Value Chain of Carbon – Capturing, Transporting and Storing CO2 (9:45 am – 11:00 am) Abstract : CCS technology has been deployed for nearly half a century. Employing this solution at scale and across borders requires new policies to establish a value chain between emitters, transporters, and storage providers. This panel will provide an overview of the technical aspects of CCS/CCUS; market creation and financing, including Inflation Reduction Act and Joint Carbon Market (Japan); and liability considerations for CCS/CCUS projects. a. Overview / Moderator: Mark Tandy, Senior Business Developer, EP/NB-CN/CCS, TotalEnergies (Paris) b. Technical i. Capture / Hubs Joseph Stroffolino, Solution Development Manager, Energy Transition APAC, Air Liquide (Singapore) ii. Transportation – Shipping, Pipelines, Terminals Yuji Aibara, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (Tokyo) iii. Storage / MMV Prabhat Agrawal, Senior Advisor, Gaffney Cline (Singapore) c. Risk Management Baker Botts – Michael Harrison, Partner (Singapore) \ d. Market Creation and Financing Standard Chartered – Kamal Khullar, Managing Director, Energy and Resources – Asia Pacific and Middle East (Singapore) Networking Break (11:00 am – 11:15 am) 4. Current Regulatory Frameworks in Asia Pacific (11:15 am – 12:30 pm) Abstract : Enabling large scale CCS/CCUS projects requires regional cooperation and corresponding national policies to encourage investment, development, and safe operations. Comprehensive legislation or regulations have yet to be put in place to do so. While countries' policies are in varying stages of development, long-term investors require certain minimum legislative and regulatory standards to underpin investments decisions. This panel will cover the current legal and regulatory frameworks in certain Asia Pacific countries and discuss minimum standards necessary to encourage investment and realize development of CCS/CCUS value chain. Speakers/moderators under consideration a. Singapore : Kelvin Wong, Partner, Allen & Gledhill (Singapore) b. Indonesia : Belladonna Maulianda, Special Advisor Coordinating Ministry Maritime Affairs and Investment, Executive Director of Indonesia CCS Center (Jakarta) c. Malaysia : Emry Hisham Yusoff, Head of Carbon Management Division, Petronas (Kuala Lumpur) d. Australia : Jocelyn Taylor, Manager, CCUS & H2 Collaborations, Department of Climate Change, Energy the Environment and Water (Canberra) Moderator : TK & Partners , Ed Lock, Managing Director (Bangkok) (Co-Author, “Unlocking Asia–Pacific’s Vast Carbon-Capture Potential”, McKinsey & Company (February 2023)) Lunch Break: 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm 5. Legal Risks Associated with Inadequate Regulatory Structures (2:00 pm – 3:15 pm) Abstract : Incomplete regulations and inconsistent frameworks across the Asia Pacific region require interim solutions to bridge the gaps. This panel will discuss legal challenges associated with gaps in the regulatory frameworks, cross-border considerations, and brainstorm possible solutions. a. King & Spalding – Zoe Bromage, Partner (Singapore) b. Shearman & Sterling – Angie Bible, Counsel (Singapore) c. Squire, Patton, Boggs – Natalie Lonergan, Partner (Sydney) Moderator : Professor Tina Soliman Hunter, Macquarie University (Sydney) (co-author, Implications of ‘Net-Zero Emissions by 2050’ for the Hydrocarbon Industry: A Case Study of Selected Mature Petroleum Jurisdictions , JWELB) Networking Break: (3:15 pm – 3:30 pm) 6. Commercializing Carbon (3:30 pm – 4:45 pm) Abstract : There are minimum commercial and regulatory standards required to regulate the capture and storage of carbon and to provide the potential for entering into commercial arrangements for its utilization. This panel will discuss those minimum standards and current efforts underway in Asia Pacific and elsewhere – including the development of model contractual arrangements -- to ensure that the benefits of CCS/CCUS can be realized to assist countries and companies realize their net zero ambitions. a. Petronas – Emry Hisham Yusoff, Head of Carbon Management Division – Kasawari (Kuala Lumpur) b. ExxonMobil – Christina Konvicka, Global Policy Coordinator – Indonesia CCS Hubs (Houston) c. Chevron – Vitaly Osokin, Business Development Manager New Energies, Asia Pacific (Singapore) d. Santos – Nick Pembshaw, Vice President, Infrastructure (Adelaide) Moderator : Phil Solomon, Managing Director, Berkeley Research Group (Singapore) 7. Closing Remarks (4:45 pm – 5:00 pm) 8. Networking and Cocktail Reception (5:00 pm – 7:00 pm)

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Geothermal - Overview

The talk will cover main aspects of the geothermal industry with a special focus on the subsurface exploration for heat capacity of an area. - types of heat sources - map of the world with main infos : countries where geothermal plays an important role, highlights about what's happening and what happened) - types of usage (heat or electricity prod), types of development - stages of development - important rules and regulations to abide other international and give some local highlights - why is geothermal developed (strength) and what are the weaknesses (risks, difficulties, costs) - some notable examples Bio: Christovik Simatupang is Baker Hughes Geothermal Advisor. Prior to that he was Chevron's geochemistry specialist with focus on geothermal. He has 20 years supporting the geothermal industry, especially in the field of geochemistry and geology, and co-authored 17 papers. The geothermal experiences were obtained from various geothermal systems, namely, - steam dominated in Darajat, - liquid dominated in Salak, - fault-controlled system in Silangkitang, - supergene acidic and high gas system in Namora-I-Langit, - concealed outflow system in Sorik Marapi, - supergene acidic system in Sokoria. In addition, the exploration work and conceptual modeling covers various prospects in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Japan. In addition, the exploration geochemistry work and conceptual modelling covers various prospects in Indonesia, the Philippines, Japan, Iceland, Taiwan and Africa. The exposure to different heat extraction technologies, i.e., single flash, double flash, and combined cycle binary in the aforementioned geothermal fields has also contributed to the enhancement of thorough knowledge and understanding on the full complete cycle of geothermal utilization, not to mention, the fluid treatment to prevent corrosion and scaling by using NaOH, H 2 SO 4 and chemical polymer inhibition. The sphere of influence has been widened by involving in ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) projects for instance air dispersion modelling of carbon and H 2 S emission. Gathering around 6PM, delicious Italian food and networking Talk 6:45PM - 7:15PM Q&A and further networking till 8:30PM Cost (for registration in advance): Members $35 / Non-members $50 / Students-retired-unemployed $25 Please register through this website so we record your name and email address. We only receive payment by Paynow or bank transfer. IMPORTANT: You will need to make a payment in advance. Please pay by Paynow to WCW at 8337 4173. Remember to indicate your name in the reference. Official receipt will be sent to your email after the event. Payment at the door is $75 for everyone. See you soon! Please feel free to contact Arinta via WhatsApp or email for any questions or clarification. Contact details below.

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Carbon Capture and Storage and the CO2 Storage Resources Management System (SRMS)

Rawdon Seager, Gaffney, Cline & Associates Abstract: After the lecture, members will understand the importance of carbon capture and storage in the transition to a lower carbon future, and know how to evaluate quantities consistently using the SRMS. As part of the international effort to combat global warming, significant attention is being given to ways to sequester (store for the long-term) carbon dioxide, which is a major contributor to the greenhouse effect. It is therefore critical that there is a universal means to record the storable quantities by recognizing the maturity of the projects to be implemented and the confidence that can be placed in the estimated volumes to be sequestered. This talk will look at some of the ways in which carbon dioxide can be stored and provide a review of the CO2 Storage Resources Management System (SRMS) framework prepared by the Society of Petroleum Engineers to classify and categorize the storable quantities. The talk will cover: • An overview of carbon capture, utilization and storage, including the role of greenhouse gasses in global warming • Discussion of typical modes of storage of carbon dioxide in saline aquifers and depleted oil and gas fields • Review of the CO2 Storage Resources Management System (SRMS), including principles and key definitions • Discussion of economics and evaluation methods • A hypothetical example Biography: Rawdon Seager is a reservoir engineer with over 50 years’ experience in the international oil and gas arena with Shell, Huffco and, since 1985, Gaffney, Cline & Associates, where he is Chief Reservoir Engineer and Global Director of Quality Assurance. He is currently ivolved in CCS studies and application of the SRMS. He has a BSc in Physics from Bristol University and an MSc in Petroleum Engineering from Imperial College, London. Rawdon is past Chairman of the SPE Oil and Gas Reserves Committee and past member of the Board and current Chair of the Reserves Definitions Committee of the SPEE. Cost (for registration in advance): Members $35 / Non-members $50 / Students-retired-unemployed $25 Please register through this website so we record your name and email address. We only receive payment by Paynow or bank transfer. IMPORTANT: You will need to make a payment in advance. Please pay by Paynow to WCW at 8337 4173. Remember to indicate your name in the reference. Official receipt will be sent to your email after the event. Payment at the door is $75 for everyone. See you soon! Please feel free to contact Arinta via WhatsApp or email for any questions or clarification. Contact details below.

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