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BP man to talk oil and gas innovation

The regional president of BP North Sea will set out why technological innovation and industry collaboration is crucial at this year’s ITF Annual Technology Showcase.

Trevor Garlick will present the keynote speech at the event, held in partnership with the Department of Energy and Climate Change and PILOT, on November 1.

He will also touch upon technology development focus areas such as Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR).

Other prominent oil and gas operators will speak, alongside one-to-one sessions, and an exhibition of more than 60 stands showcasing developer’s innovative oil and gas technologies.

Max Rowe, chairman of ITF, said: “The Technology Showcase is more than just an exhibition and talking shop. The event provides technology companies, universities and scientists the opportunity to target a large audience for their inventions as well as direct access to the most significant industry players under one roof.

“It’s a win-win event as operators will also reap the benefits. It’s a unique chance to discover what technology is available in the marketplace and influence innovation in the future through collaboration with technology companies.

“This has the potential to make a marked improvement to the industry as a whole. It’s also a professional platform to investigate a more structured and strategic process for technological innovation from planning to production.

“Trevor Garlick is an influential figure in the oil and gas industry and many technology developers and delegates will be keen to hear his views on the technologies that will be important in the future. There is still significant remaining potential in the North Sea and this event provides an ideal forum to highlight the role of technology in maximising recovery from the basin and in overcoming tomorrow’s challenges.”

ITF is a not-for-profit organisation, owned by operator and service company members, and aims to drive the development and implementation of technologies.

The organisation funds joint industry projects through members, and aims to secure £50m to launch 40 projects per year from 2015.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Tom Keighley .