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OTC Names Recipients of 2009 Distinguished Achievement Awards and Heritage Award; TECHNIP Leader to Present Keynote Address
RICHARDSON, Texas, USA (25 February 2009) – The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) will present the 2009 Distinguished Achievement Awards to Peter G. Noble for his marine design innovations and to Sakhalin Energy Investment Company for the Sakhalin II Phase 2 Project at the annual OTC Awards Luncheon on 5 May at Reliant Center in Houston, Texas, USA. The world’s largest conference for offshore development will be held 4-7 May 2009, marking the event’s 40th anniversary.
Noble, who is ConocoPhillips’ chief naval architect, will receive the OTC Distinguished Achievement Award for Individuals for his contributions to innovative marine vehicle and floating offshore systems design and engineering, including LNG vessel design, arctic engineering and icebreaker technology, and for his dedication to encouraging and mentoring students and younger professionals.
OTC's Distinguished Achievement Award for Companies, Organizations and Institutions recognizes Sakhalin Energy Investment Company for the Sakhalin II Phase 2 Project, which implemented complex integrated project facilities in a technically challenging and environmentally sensitive arctic environment, demonstrating significant achievements in technical excellence, project execution effectiveness and HSES performance.
OTC also will present a Heritage Award that recognizes an individual for distinguished service and significant contributions to the development of offshore resources. The Heritage Award recipient is Wolfgang E. Schollnberger, retired vice president of technology for BP, for his outstanding service to the industry through his advocacy of new technology and his leadership of professional societies, including serving as chairman of the OTC Board of Directors.
The keynote address at the luncheon will be presented by Thierry Pilenko, chairman and chief executive officer of Technip. The OTC Awards Luncheon is a ticketed event at US $60 per ticket.
- Photos and bios of the award recipients are available on the awards page.
- An online application for OTC press credentials is now available in the press room at www.otcnet.org/2009.
About OTC
Celebrating its 40th anniversary since it was founded in 1969, the Offshore Technology Conference is the world's foremost event for the development of offshore resources in the fields of drilling, exploration, production and environmental protection. OTC is held annually at Reliant Park in Houston. For more information, visit www.otcnet.org/2009
