European Commission

Directorate-General for Energy

Background

The European Commission's Directorate-General for Energy is holding its 5th Oil and Gas Symposium in the UK in November 1996. This event, which will take place at the new purpose-built Edinburgh International Conference Centre, will be both a technical and high level policy-making conference.

Objectives

This symposium will present the latest technologies for the exploration, production and transport of oil and gas which have been developed in the Member States of the European Union. The technologies presented will cover the wide range of R&D and demonstration projects which have received support under the EC's JOULE-THERMIE Programme.

The symposium will also be used as a forum to:

• examine the future of the hydrocarbons energy sector;
• address the challenges facing the hydrocarbons industry in Europe;
• discuss the prospects of securing funding for innovative oil and gas technologies in the future.

Particular emphasis will be placed on the role of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), which provide much of the innovative technology in the oil and gas industry. The symposium aims to provide a forum for SMEs to make business contacts with other SMEs from across Europe and larger companies working in similar technical areas.

Symposium Programme

The opening plenary session will address policy and strategy issues, with keynote speeches from the EC Commissioner, local and national government representatives, and captains of industry. This will be followed by up to six parallel technical sessions focusing on the following themes:

A poster session and technology exhibition will be arranged for projects which complement the presentations in the technical sessions.

A round table session entitled "European Oil and Gas Technology: A Strategy for Survival" will provide delegates with the opportunity to question the panellists on their vision of the future of Europe's oil and gas industry. The panellists will include senior representatives from both large and small companies operating in the hydrocarbons industry, as well as politicians with specific responsibilities for oil and gas. Lively and provocative comment is expected during this session.

Workshop: Applying for THERMIE support

A workshop on the aims of THERMIE and how to apply for funding will be held on Monday 25 November. This will be of particular relevance to companies considering applying for assistance under THERMIE. The workshop will highlight the most common reasons for proposals being rejected and describe how this can be avoided.

Target Audience

The Symposium will provide a forum for discussion between key policy makers in the industry and government, technology developers, oil operating companies, financial institutions, politicians and the media. Approximately 500 delegates are expected to attend the event.

SMEs in particular will benefit from the opportunity to meet like-minded companies from across Europe, with the view to building working relationships and identifying potential partners for future JOULE-THERMIE funded projects.

Registration Fee

Delegate registration for the symposium is �300.00 (Pounds Sterling) and includes:

• attendance at all sessions;
• coffee and luncheons;
• an invitation to the receptions and gala dinner;
• all symposium literature including published proceedings.

Languages

Simultaneous translation will be carried out in the plenary sessions into English. The presentations in the technical sessions will be in English only.

Further Information

If you would like to register your interest for this event please use this online form

Jane Kennedy

EC 5th Symposium Secretariat
The Petroleum Science and Technology Institute
Offshore Technology Park
Exploration Drive
Aberdeen AB23 8GX
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 1224 706600. Fax: +44 (0) 1224 706601

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