CAPPA Seminar - THROUGHPUT & 13th MONTH ADJUSTMENT Case Studies Part 2
Monday, June 22, 2026
Registration 8:00 am
Seminar 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Registration Closes Noon, Jun 17
Meals provided: Light breakfast, morning coffee break.
Venue: Livingston Place Conference Centre - 2nd Floor, 222 3rd Avenue SW, Calgary AB, T2P 0B4
Course Description:
The objective of this course is to provide a step-by-step method in performing Throughput Adjustments.
It is also excellent for intermediate and senior individuals who are looking to refresh their skills.
Discussion on general concepts and definitions, facility agreement clauses, and data analysis and process flow for calculating Throughput Adjustments. Performing case studies and learning to analyze the results. The remainder of the course will have participants completing increasingly complex examples where they will build on their knowledge of the Throughput Adjustment model.
Couse Objective:
By the end of this course, participants should be able to:
- Understand the definitions and purpose of an annual Throughput & 13th Month Adjustment
- Identify the different types of Throughput Adjustments along with the underlying industry
- agreements
- Identify types of 13th Month Adjustments along with the underlying industry agreements
- Understand the roles of an Analyst preforming Throughput & 13th Month Adjustments.
- Know and collect the required data sets and understand the issues that may arise and the characteristics of good quality data; accurate, relevant, consistent, reliable, complete, and accessible information to pass joint venture audits.
- Perform the calculation process and analyze the Throughput & 13th Month Adjustment results for understandability, validity and auditability.
- Generate the reports to facilitate information to corporate stakeholders. (Interpret the results)
Case Studies:
Inlet Compressor Throughput Adjustment
Gas Plant Throughput Adjustment with Excess Capacity
Custom User 13th Month Fee Adjustment
Emulsion Throughput Calculation
Water Disposal Throughput Adjustment
Speaker:
Ephrem Tahan
Ephrem brings over two decades of expertise in oil and gas accounting, guiding professionals through the complexities of equalizations and 13th-month adjustments. With a strong focus on data analytics and systems technology, his presentation will offer practical insights, helping you unlock hidden opportunities, providing you with the tools to explore this specialty as a new direction in your career. Attendees can expect to leave with new detective-like skills that make a tangible impact on navigating complex industry processes.
Beginning his career in production accounting and progressing through compliance accounting to equalization consulting, Ephrem’s journey has been one of continuous learning and innovation. In 2020, he spearheaded the revival of a key industry software solution, The Equalizer™, bringing it back under the control of its founding architects and transforming it into an enterprise-level platform. His unique blend of technical expertise and real-world application has made him a trusted authority in midstream oil and gas accounting.
Join Ephrem at his upcoming luncheon, where he will provide a comprehensive overview of strategies for mastering equalizations and 13th-month adjustments with clarity and precision. You’ll gain valuable insights into understanding the complexities of operations, agreements, and expenditures across multiple departments, positioning you for success in any organization.
When he’s not analyzing expenditures and volumetrics, Ephrem enjoys outdoor adventures with his family, always seeking the next challenge—whether in nature or at the office.
Price:
Members $20 plus GST
Non-members $40 plus GST
Cancellation policy:
- Full refunds will be given up to 10 days prior to the event.
- A 50% refund will be given up to 6 days prior to the event.
- Refunds will not be provided thereafter.
There is an administration fee of $20 to cancel.
Registration, however, may be transferred to another attendee without an administration fee. Please notify CAPPA of the transfer to another attendee. The original registrant would be responsible to sort the payment out offline with the new attendee.
