Day 1 - Monday 10 June
Opening Session | 16:00 - 18:00
NCS Leadership Interview
The Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) has emerged as one of the world’s leading energy hubs with a significant importance for European energy security and the pioneering of new technologies in renewables and decarbonisation solutions. Anders Opedal, President and CEO of Equinor, will discuss the ways in which the company is shaping the future of energy and how it is leveraging a long history of talent and technology development to solve the challenges of energy transition.
- Moderator – Andrew McBarnet, Editor Emeritus, EAGE
- Speaker – Anders Opedal, CEO, Equinor
Tackling Energy Poverty in the Trilemma
Energy is at the heart of modern society, impacting the basic quality of human life for rich and poor communities around the world and driving societal progress and economic growth. Our generation is faced with the massive challenge of meeting ever-increasing global energy demand in an equitable manner. During this panel discussion we will take a global perspective on the energy transition, examining how we can achieve a balanced move towards more sustainable forms of energy production while securing the resources needed to power society, and support economic growth and wider energy access in developing regions.
- Moderator – Alun Williams, Climate Advisor E&P International, Equinor
- Speakers – Coming Soon.
Day 2 - Tuesday 11 June
(Room Strauss 2-3)
Exploration Strategies in the Energy Transition
Future energy systems will increasingly rely on the scaling and integration of renewables and low carbon solutions. But for the foreseeable future, oil and gas is set to remain a part of the energy mix. Energy companies are therefore adopting a wide range of exploration strategies to secure future energy supply while remaining competitive in the face of pressures from governments, stakeholders and society. We will review with key exploration leaders the main considerations shaping their exploration strategies. We will also seek to highlight the contrasting role of exploration in the future of these companies as their business models evolve to support the energy transition.
Moderator – Andrew Latham, SVP Energy Research, Wood Mackenzie
Speakers:
- Eugene Okpere, EVP Exploration & Production, Shell
- Aldo Napolitano, Exploration Director, Eni
- John Ardill, VP Global Exploration, Exxommobil
- Kevin McLachlan, SVP Exploration, TotalEnergies
- Other speakers announced soon
Transformation from O&G Province to Broader Energy Super Basin
The North Sea is rapidly transforming from a mature oil and gas basin to a broader energy province. This evolution is characterised by a focus on short-term security and affordability of energy supply while simultaneously trying to solve the longer-term sustainability challenge. This panel will highlight some of the world-leading projects ranging from wind farms, CO2 storage and hydrogen production which are shaping the region as an international pioneer in renewables and low-carbon solutions. We will also explore the complex challenges and opportunities arising from the collocation of various offshore energy activities and the ways in which companies and regulators are collaborating to find solutions.
Moderator – Andrew McBarnet, Editor Emeritus, EAGE
Speakers:
- Jez Averty, SVP Exploration Production Norway Subsurface, Equinor
- Torgeir Stordahl, Director General, Norwegian Offshore Directorate
- Torger Rød, COO, Vår Energi
- Ariel Flores, SVP Subsurface, BP
- Luca Corradi, CTO, Net Zero Technology Centre
Senior Executive Manager’s Lunch (Invitation Only)
Welcome by Erling Vågnes, SVP Subsurface EPI, Equinor
Day 3 - Wednesday 12 June
(Room Strauss 2-3)
Role of geoscience in reshaping the global energy system (SEM Breakfast)
Moderator – Tanya Herwanger, SVP Strategy & New Markets, Shearwater
Future of geoscience technology development
The future of energy requires significant urgent progress in research and technology development to support the challenges of lowering energy costs while supporting new sustainable energy solutions. The panel will seek to identify technology trends and innovations that are reshaping the landscape of geoscience research and exploration ranging from emerging sensor technologies, digitalization and sustainability. We will also discuss the growing importance of collaboration across disciplines and industries in fostering holistic solutions to complex geoscience issues.
Moderator – Coming Soon
Speakers:
- Massimo Virgilio, CTO, Shearwater
- Sophie Zurquiyah, CEO, CGG
- Erik Ewig, SVP Technology & Digitalization, PGS
- Nicholas Ashton, VP TDI Oil and Gas SUB, Equinor
- Luo Junchao, President, BGP Offshore
What next for international exploration?
The exploration sector stands at the forefront of the energy transition challenge as we seek to address urgent climate concerns against immediate needs for growing energy supplies and secure energy systems. During this panel we will discuss the outlook for the global exploration sector. What are the remaining opportunities for hydrocarbon plays? What are the emerging factors in the regulatory and business environment which will dominate future considerations? And what role will transitional fuels and carbon capture technologies play in achieving net zero goals?
Moderator – Graeme Bagley, Head of Global Exploration and Appraisal, Westwood Global Energy
Speakers:
- Emmanuelle Garinet, VP Exploration Africa, TotalEnergies
- George Bresser, SVP Exploration, Wintershall Dea
- Liz Schwarze, VP Global Exploration, Chevron
- Andrea Lovatini, Director, Exploration Data and Geosolutions , SLB
- Other speakers announced soon
Day 4 - Thursday 13 June
(Room Strauss 2-3)
Future-Proofing energy: Empowering diverse talent in a tech-driven world (supported by Women in Geoscience)
In the dynamic nexus of technology, energy, and sustainability, the role of diverse talent is increasingly crucial. Our panel discussion will explore how women and diverse voices are not just participants but leaders in driving sustainable practices and technological innovations. The session will also focus on key concerns around talent retention. Without explicitly labelling the session as a ‘diversity’ event, the dialogue aims to draw a comprehensive picture of how varied perspectives are essential for meaningful advancements in technology and sustainability. The session intends to offer a nuanced discussion that aligns well with EAGE’s Annual 2024 core theme of ‘Technology and Talent for a Secure and Sustainable Energy Future’.
Session led by: EAGE Women in Geoscience and Engineering Community
Attracting and retaining talent
The geoscience world is changing at the same fast pace as society, towards a more conscious and low carbon future. New technologies and different areas of applications are triggering the interest of the young professionals for the energy industry. This session, will focus on the careers of professionals who are today working in new energy domains to inspire younger professionals & students to join the industry. The session falls under EAGE’s Annual 2024 core theme of ‘Attracting and retaining talent’.
Session led by: EAGE Young Professionals Community
Speakers:
- Mr. Peter Ablard, Subsurface Low carbon solutions (CCS), Equinor
- Ms. Wiebke Worthington, Project Leader Subsurface Offshore Wind, Equinor
- Ms. Hege Blåsternes, VP subsurface, Var Energi
- Gautier Baudot, VP Exploration Excellence & Transformation, TotalEnergies
- Michelle Hjelleset, HR, SLB