Wireline Issue 44 - Spring 2019

Images below taken at the 2019 Exploration Conference.

News

Exploration Conference reflects industry’s determination to revitalise exploration

Education, engagement and transparency were keywords at this year’s Exploration Conference in London where Oil & Gas UK operations optimisation manager, Katy Heidenreich, welcomed nearly 200 delegates to participate in the popular annual event aimed at boosting exploration on the UK Continental Shelf. Now in its sixth year, the conference has a track record for promoting transparency in information sharing, learning, networking and discussion to help improve exploration success. Reviews of six challenging well campaigns were shared by BP, Chevron, Shell UK, Azinor Catalyst, Apache and Norske Shell, providing delegates with valuable insight into different geologies, complex projects and regional locations. The event attracted international interest with participants travelling from countries including Norway, the Netherlands and Germany keen to learn from their peers and contribute to collective knowledge on the topics under discussion. Ensuring the expertise of experienced explorers and well specialists is shared with next generation was a prominent theme during the interactive questionnaire and panel sessions, where it was noted that this year’s event had attracted more young professionals than ever before. Discussions also centred on the importance of broadening education about the role oil and gas will play in the lower-carbon future.

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