Agenda
Tuesday, March 5
8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Onsite Registration and Badge Pickup
Registration sponsored by Freemyer Industrial Pressure LP.
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
9:30 a.m. – 9:35 a.m.
Welcome Remarks
Jacob Adams Mireles, Vice President, Events, Gulf Energy Information
9:35 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
OPENING MORNING SESSION
Mark Adeosun
Director, Offshore Energy Services
Westwood Global Energy Group
Given significant investments recorded over the last three years, driven by oil prices averaging $84/bbl since 2021, Mark Adeosun will be providing an overview of the liquids supply-demand balance until the end of the decade. Mark will also discuss Westwood Global Energy’s offshore EPC investment outlook, focusing on subsea tree demand over the next five years, floating production system capacity addition through to 2027, and the expected growth in the global production platform installed base.
Mathew Tremblay
Vice President, Global Offshore Markets
American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
As offshore exploration and production activity continue to increase worldwide, the existing fleet is going through reactivation and refurbishment intended to extend the useful life of these aging assets. As the Class Society for the majority of the global offshore fleet, ABS has considerable experience with supporting safety in the reactivation and life extension of offshore assets. ABS Vice President, Matt Tremblay will share insights on the key safety considerations as the industry looks to reactivate and extend the life of its fleet.
10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
PANEL DISCUSSION
Mark Adeosun, Director, Offshore Energy Services, Westwood Global Energy Group
Mathew Tremblay, Vice President, Global Offshore Markets, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
Moderator – Chris Barton, Vice President Growth & Development, Oil & Gas Projects, Wood
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
REFRESHMENT AND NETWORKING BREAK
Sponsored by Wood
11:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
MID-MORNING SESSION
Joe Sauvageau
Vice President, Asset Development
Talos Energy
Mr. Sauvageau will discuss the recently announced acquisition of QuarterNorth Energy and the overall growth strategy at Talos Energy through continued M&A and infrastructure-led exploration.
Ron Neal
President
Houston Energy Inc.
Mr. Neal will delve into the understanding of Houston Energy’s past experiences and future aspirations, prompting an exploration of the route to their desired destination.
11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
PANEL DISCUSSION
Joe Sauvageau, Vice President, Asset Development, Talos Energy
Ron Neal, President, Houston Energy Inc.
Moderator – Chris Barton, Vice President Growth & Development, Oil & Gas Projects, Wood
12:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
NETWORKING LUNCHEON
1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
MID-AFTERNOON SESSION
Alvaro Ranero
Global Projects Director
Repsol
Mr. Ranero will address the various technical and commercial challenges encountered in ongoing deepwater projects. The strategies employed to tackle and mitigate these obstacles are crucial for successful project delivery.
Sarah Delille
Vice President of Country Management
Equinor
Ms. Delille will discuss Equinor’s offshore oil and gas exploration and production activities in the United States and other key regions globally. She will also explain Equinor’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions and their involvement in renewable energy projects.
2:00 p.m. – 2:20 p.m.
PANEL DISCUSSION
Alvaro Ranero, Global Projects Director, Repsol
Sarah Delille, Vice President of Country Management, Equinor
Moderator – Boyd Howell, Director of Business Development, MODEC
2:20 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
REFRESHMENT AND NETWORKING BREAK
Sponsored by Wood
2:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
LATE AFTERNOON SESSION
Eirik Sorgard
Business Opportunity Manager for Sparta
Shell
Mr. Sorgard will reflect on SPARTA FID discussing some of the key enabling elements for the development, and Shell’s approach to reducing GHG, and will also discuss some of the dilemmas the industry is currently facing.
Amber Massingill
Guyana Regional Development Manager
ExxonMobil
Amber Massingill, Guyana Regional Development Manager, ExxonMobil, will provide an insightful presentation that addresses the key aspects of deepwater development in Guyana, highlighting ExxonMobil’s rapid development of resources and contribution in the region.
Katie Pelliccio
General Manager, Technology Strategy Execution & Performance
Chevron
Katie Pelliccio, Technology Strategy Manager, Chevron, will share insights on Chevron’s approach to technology development and scaling for the deepwater business and how Chevron is advancing breakthrough technologies to enable a step change in safer, more efficient, and lower carbon facilities and operations of the future.
3:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
PANEL DISCUSSION
Eirik Sorgard, Business Opportunity Manager for Sparta, Shell
Amber Massingill, Guyana Regional Development Manager, ExxonMobil
Katie Pelliccio, General Manager, Technology Strategy Execution & Performance, Chevron
Moderator – Boyd Howell, Director of Business Development, MODEC
4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.