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INTRODUCTION
Under the Auspices of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation and Endorsed by the Department of Petroleum Resources, Nigeria, the 19th
annual edition of Offshore West Africa took place at The Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria on 20‐22 January 2015, reaching a record a endance figure of more than 2,300 delegates and visitors from more than 30 countries worldwide, with just under ⅓ being of Senior Management (CEO, CFO, President, Vice President, Director) level. As the premier technical forum for the oil & gas industry within West Africa, the 2015 event reached new heights, becoming the most successful event in its previous 18 year history. Supported by Diamond Sponsors, Total, as well as Gold Sponsors, Addax Petroleum and SNEPCo., Offshore West Africa continued to boast a world‐class conference program, emphasized by the Opening Plenary, Keynote Session and Local Content Panel Discussion line‐ups and presentations. In addition to this, a burgeoning Exhibition Floor full of both local and international organizations, took place with exhibitors promoting their services, equipment, technologies and innovations over 3 days, providing great networking, knowledge sharing and sales opportunities to all those present. The conference and exhibition once again provided the tools and resources to offshore upstream industry professionals that are seeking new business opportunities in the West Africa region, and for the first time brought together both seasoned industry experts with young professionals as part of the Youth Empowerment Programme, whilst also launching the Offshore West Africa CPD Conference supported by the Energy Institute. Both of these initiatives were assisted by Lonadek and the Energy Institute as part of PennWell’s ongoing Corporate Social Responsibility plans.
QUICK EVENT STATISTICS
• 2,373 Attendees from 35 countries
• 390 Attendees to the Opening Plenary Session
• 500+ Conference Attendees
• 91% of attendees surveyed stated that the exhibition met or exceeded expectations
• 92% of Offshore West Africa 2015 exhibitors established contacts for future sales and improved prospects within the region
• 87% of attendees think attending Offshore West Africa is important for meeting business objectives
• Energy Institute & Lonadek Youth Empowerment Programme brought over 100 invited young professionals to Offshore West Africa, as part of PennWell Corporate Social Responsibility strategy
OFFSHORE WEST AFRICA 2015 CONFERENCE
The event began with the Opening Plenary Session to over 390 people, including a Welcome & Introduction by Mr. David Paganie, Chief Editor, Offshore Magazine, PennWell Corporation; Chairman's Remarks from Mr. George Oguachuba, General Manager, Corporate Nig. Content, Venture Management & Corporate Geosciences, TOTAL Exploration & Production Nigeria; an International Operator Address by Mrs. Elisabeth Proust, Managing Director/Chief Executive, TOTAL Upstream Nigeria; an Industry Outlook from Ms. Rolake Akinkugbe, VP & Head, Energy and Natural Resources, FBN Capital. These were followed by a Goodwill Speech from Dr. Ernest Nwapa (D. MT, FNSE), Executive Sectretary, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board; and a Keynote Address from Engr. Jonathan Kwame Okehs, Group General Manager, NAPIMS, on behalf of Dr. Joseph T. Dawha, GMD, NNPC and the Ministry of Petroleum.
On 21 January, a Keynote Address took place with Mr Wole Akinyosoye, Assistant Director ‐ Planning, on behalf of Mr. George Osahon, Director, Department of Petroleum Resources, Nigeria speaking on the Emergence of Indigenous Independents. On the morning of 22 January, the ever popular Local Content Panel Discussion took place with a full room of 150 delegates. Moderated by Mr. Nosa Omorodion, General Manager, National Content ‐ West Africa, Schlumberger, the panelists included Engr. Paul Zuhumben, General Manager, Projects and Operations on behalf of Dr. Ernest Nwapa (D. MT, FNSE), Executive Secretary, Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board; Mr. Dapo Oshinusi, Executive, PETAN; Mr. Nedo Osayande, General Manager, Shell Petroleum Development Company; Ms. Blessing Akintayo, Business Development Executive, Richardson Oil and Gas Ltd.; and Mrs. Enife Atobiloye, Lead Consultant, Human Leadership Resources.
For the first time, Offshore West Africa included a continuous professional development (CPD) program, supported by the Energy Institute and assisted by Lonadek. This Initiative is part of PennWell Corporation’s and Offshore West Africa‘s ongoing Corporate Social Responsibility Strategy to help with the West African region’s objective of developing a fully sustainable sector. As part of the collaboration between Offshore West Africa and the Energy Institute, the inaugrual Youth Programme was held on 22nd January, attended by more than 125 students and young professionals who were able to attend the exhibition floor and listen to presentations from companies such as Total and Chevron as part of an Empowerment Workshop.
OFFSHORE WEST AFRICA 2015 ADVISORY BOARD
ADVISORY BOARD CHAIRMAN
Mr. George Oguachuba, Total E&P Nigeria Limited
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Mr. Theo Ahwireng, Petroleum Commission, Ghana
Mr. Toyin Akinosho, Africa Oil and Gas Report
Mr. Sylvain Cabalery, Technip
Mr. Timothy Golden, ABS
Mr. James E. Ibe, Mobil Producing Nigeria, Subsidiary of ExxonMobil
Mr. Oise Ihonde, MODEC International
Mr. K.B. Nyantekyi – Owusu, Wood Group Ghana Ltd.
Mr. Pierre Nouama, PETROCI
Mr. Gabriel Obando, OKLNG
Dr. Sammy J. Ojigbo, Nemvas International Ltd.
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Mr. Nosa Omorodion, Schlumberger
Mr. Akin Osuntoki, Richardson Oil & Gas Ltd.
Mr. Fidel Pepple, National Petroleum Investment Management Services
Mr. David Paganie, Offshore
Mr. Gauthier Pourcelle, Technip
Mr. Leonard Quarcoopome, Tullow Oil Ghana Limited
Ms. Jeannine B. Scott, US Angola Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Adeyemi Suara, Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited
Mrs. Juliette Twumasi‐Anokye, Petroleum Commission, Ghana
Mr. Asle Venås, Det Norske Veritas
BEST PRESENTATION AWARD WINNER
The Best Presentation Award for Offshore West Africa 2015 was won by:
Dr. Abili Nimi, Subsea Project Manager, ENI E&P Division
The Award was for the presentation of:
Subsea Processing, a Strategic Approach to Realize Value on Offshore Marginal Field Development. OFFSHORE WEST AFRICA 2015 EXHIBITOR LIST
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AIRBORNE OIL & GAS APS ANTI CORROSION PROTECTIVE SYSTEMS LLC
ARIOSH LTD ASBURY INTERNATIONAL LTD CLARIANT OIL SERVICES DELTAAFRIK DEPARTMENT OF PETROLEUM RESOURCES DNV GL
ENGINEERING AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
FODE AND EMAS JOINT VENTURE COMPANY LTD
FRANDRICK INTERNATIONAL LIMITED GLOBAL PILOT LIMITED
HULL INSPECTION SERVICES LTD
HYDRODIVE NIGERIA LTD INTECSEA JC INTERNATIONAL LTD LONADEK NIGERIA LIMITED MATPATSON PETROLEUM SERVICES NIGERIA LIMITED MIDIS ENERGY SERVICES LIMITED MIDWAL ENGINEERING •
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NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO NIGERIAN NATIONAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION (NNPC)
NIGERIAN PETROLEUM EXCHANGE (NIPEX)
OILFLOW SERVICES NIGERIA LIMITED PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (PETAN) PFL ENGINEERING SERVICES LIMITED POPHAM WALTER ODUSOTE LIMITED PRIME ATLANTIC LIMITED
RADIAL CIRCLE GROUP RICHARDSON OIL & GAS LTD SHELL NIGERIA EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION COMPANY LIMITED (SNEPCo)
SOLAR TURBINES INCORPORATED
TILONE SUBSEA LIMITED & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES LTD TOTAL E&P TRANOS CONTRACTING LI MITED TRICONTINENTAL OIL SERVICES LIMITED UK TRADE & INVESTMENT VACONO ALUMINIUM COVERS WESTFIELD SUBSEA
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Angola
Benin
Cameroon
China
Cote D'ivoire
Egypt
France
Germany
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Ghana
India
Iran
Ireland
Italy
Kenya
Malaysia
Monaco
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Namibia
Netherlands
Nigeria
Norway
Pakistan
Qatar
Senegal
Singapore
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South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
OFFSHORE WEST AFRICA 2015 ATTENDEE PROFILE
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION/RESPONSIBILITY
TYPE OF COMPANY OR ORGANIZATION
National Oil Company
Integrated Oil Company
Independent Oil Company
Drilling Contractor
Service Company
Engineering / Design Inspection & Monitoring Instrumentation and Control Systems
Pipeline/ Transportation
Government
17.6%
17.2%
20.6%
2.1%
12.4%
9.5%
5.1%
2.9%
2.7%
9.9%
Senior Management Engineering Management Engineering/Technical
Superintendent/Field Professional
Consulting
Geology/Geophysics
Other
28.5%
11.1%
33.0%
8.3%
9.3%
7.0%
2.8%
OFFSHORE WEST AFRICA 2016 – POSITIONING FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
Offshore West Africa Conference and Exhibition, celebrating its 20th Anniversary will continue to remain the leading source of information on new technology and operating expertise for this booming deepwater and subsea market. As the premier technical forum focused exclusively on West African offshore exploration and production, Offshore West Africa aims to continue in the tradition of providing the latest technological innovations, solutions and lessons learned from leading industry professionals and organizations, to an ever increasing attendee base. For over 19 years Offshore West Africa has been showcasing pioneering technology that has been shaping the future of the West African offshore industry. Offshore West Africa provides the latest and most innovative technologies and discusses the specific challenges of the region and the latest groundbreaking solutions. Offshore West Africa puts you at the heart of the leading industry forum which attracts the key industry experts and decision makers from the major E&P companies. Don’t miss your chance to join the growing and distinguished list of exhibitors and visitors.
Offshore West Africa 2016 Conference & Exhibition will return to Lagos, Nigeria at The Eko Hotel & Suites, on 22‐24 March 2016, under the theme “Positioning for a Sustainable Future”. Please make plans to join us for our 20th Anniversary Edition Celebrations. For more information, please visit www.offshorewestafrica.com or contact the relevant individual from the below list. Exhibition Sales & Sponsorship
Europe & Middle East
Tony B. Moyo
T: +44 (0) 1992 656 658
E: [email protected] Exhibition Sales & Sponsorship
The Americas
Desiree Reyes
Sales Manager
T: +1 713 963 6283
E: [email protected]
Exhibition Sales & Sponsorship
Africa
Dele Olaoye
Sales Manager
T: +234 802 223 2864 T: +234 818 725 3553
E: q‐[email protected]
Conference
Niki Antoniou
Conference Manager
T: +44 (0) 1992 656 630
E: [email protected]
Strategic Partnerships
Nick Richardson
Strategic Partnership Business Manager
T: + 44 (0) 1992 656649
M: + 44 (0) 7908 893848
E: [email protected]
Marketing
Lee Catania
Senior Marketing Manager
T: +44 (0) 1992 656 647
E: [email protected]
Exhibition Sales & Sponsorship
South East Asia, New Zealand & Australia
Mike Twiss
Sales Manager
T: +61 437 700 093
T: +65 9018 5179 E: [email protected]