PETAN set to coordinate Nigeria’s activities at OTC

The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) is once again coordinating the Nigerian Pavilion at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) holding at Houston, Texas from APRIL 30 to May 3, 2018.
In a statement, the Publicity Secretary of PETAN, Ranti Omole stated that: ‘’The OTC is the premier gathering of professionals and opinion leaders in the global oil and gas industry, and it provides excellent opportunities for positive portrayal and promotion of the great potentials of Nigeria and the Nigerian oil and gas industry.
 

L-R: Chairman, Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria, Okoroafor Bank-Anthony; Executive Secretary, Nigeria Content Development and Monitoring Board, Simbi Wabote; and Managing Director, Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company, Bayo Ojulari, at the opening ceremony of a workshop on Nigeria Content Opportunity in Bonga South West Aparo Deep Offshore Project organised by SNEPCo in Lagos… on Wednesday, 7th June, 2017.
‘’It also provides a unique platform for close interactions with leading international and major Nigerian oil service companies, indigenous oil companies, industry executives, government policy makers and political leaders, to share ideas on improving the Nigerian oil industry.
‘’PETAN member companies and many other indigenous oil service companies will be part of a robust contingent, to showcase the dynamism and potentials of Nigeria’s Petroleum Industry. About 2,500 professionals and industry leaders from Nigeria and beyond her shore will attend this year’s event.
‘’PETAN has been organizing and hosting the Nigerian pavilion at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), Houston, Texas since 2005. The key highlights of OTC 2018 are; 50 years of OTC: Programming which reflects on our history, the current state of the industry, and what is on the horizon.
‘’Faster deployment of new technologies: Solutions to reduce the development timeline and create project-ready technologies which meet current industry challenges. Cost reducing tools and techniques: Ways to decrease costs and improve overall value, while maintaining high standards for safety, operationability, and reliability.
‘’Integrating to innovate: How advanced software, nanotechnology, and the digital revolution are integrating disciplines and triggering an historic transformation in the offshore energy sector. Meeting global demand: Meeting the energy needs of fast-growing economies, while reducing carbon emissions and carefully considering the impact of digital technology.
‘’Update on world-class projects: The latest on landmark projects which have resulted in breakthrough technologies in a low oil price environment. Global participation: Executives from service companies and operators, including IOCs and NOCs, share accomplishments from projects in Canada, Malaysia, the Gulf of Mexico, and the North Sea.
‘’PETAN, with industry partners are the coordinators of the Nigerian participation at this year’s event, which will take place at Houston, Texas, from the30th of April to 3rd of May 2018.
‘’Programme of Activities for PETAN at the OTC 2018 are: Monday April 30, 2018: Formal Opening of the Nigerian Pavilion in the Reliant Centre by GMD, NNPC. The Pavilion will remain open from Monday April 30, 2018 to Thursday May 3rd, 2018.
‘’Tuesday May 1st, 2018 – 11:30AM: Luncheon and Panel Session at Crowne Plaza Hotel:  Decision makers speak on important and topical issues impacting our local industry. We invite you to give an address at this event on the business opportunities in Nigeria.
‘’Tuesday May 1st, 2018 – 6:30PM, JW Marriot, Galleria: Nigeria Oil Industry Awards Dinner and Cocktail, Wednesday May 2nd, 2018, 11:30AM, Crowne Plaza Hotel: Technical Workshop. Thursday, May 3rd, 2018 – 11:30AM; Networking Golf Event: Sugar Creek Country Club, SugarLand, Texas.’’
‘He also added: ‘’PETAN is committed to the promotion and the development of the oil and gas industry in Nigeria, through the organization of and participation in conferences, seminars and workshops, as well as creating opportunities for Nigerian oil and gas companies to develop, in a highly competitive environment.’’