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CONTACT: Jennifer Castenson (+1.972.952.9321; or e-mail jcastenson@otcnet.org)
RICHARDSON, Texas, U.S.A. (11 April 2005-) – Two breakfasts
and two Topical Luncheons have been added to the program at the
Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), 2-5 May, at Reliant Center
in Houston, Texas. These new sessions will address the developing
regions of Libya and Russia, the way in which US companies compete
in the global marketplace, and professional ethics requirements.
A total of 12 Topical Luncheons, scheduled for Monday, Wednesday
and Thursday, include presentations and discussions about current
and future offshore developments, industry challenges, best practices,
new concepts, case studies and future opportunities.
Breakfast, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., Monday, 2 May
Professional Ethics Breakfast
Patricia D. Galloway, Chief Executive Officer, The Nielsen-Wurster
Group Inc.
For the first time, OTC offers a breakfast session on Monday
morning to satisfy the ethics requirement for the Professional
Engineer’s license. This breakfast will be presented by
Patricia D. Galloway, chief executive officer, The Nielsen-Wurster
Group. She will present her views on what ethics is all about
and how ethical behavior manifests itself in everyday life. Galloway
also will address professional ethics questions facing engineers
today in the international offshore arena including licensure,
corruption and bribery, and sustainability concepts in engineering
projects. Certificates will be distributed at the close of the
session.
Industry Breakfast, 7:30 to 9 a.m., Thursday, 5 May
How to Successfully Grow Business in Russia
Keynote: Larry D. McVay, Chief Operating Officer, TNK-BP
Panelists: James A. Slutz, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Oil and
Natural Gas, US Department of Energy; Paul R. White, Director,
Expatriate Management Center of Excellence, ConocoPhillips; Nikolay
Platoshkin, Deputy Consul General of Russia in Houston; Rick Shannon,
President, AmeRussia Shipping Company
During the next decade, more than US $100 billion will be spent
developing and producing oil and gas in one of the world’s
greatest hydrocarbon provinces – Russia. What does it take
to be part of this success story? During this breakfast, both US
and Russian officials discuss areas of mutual cooperation and share
the latest updates regarding the political, regulatory and judicial
environments. Learn what it takes to be successful in Russia as
a heavyweight operator and get the inside track on what it takes
to thrive on the service side. Attendees also have the opportunity
to meet and network with industry leaders who are “successfully
growing their business in Russia.”
Topical Luncheon, 12:15 to 1:45 p.m., Thursday, 5 May
Export-Import
Bank Financing – Helping Make US Companies
More Competitive in International Offshore Markets
A Case Study: Export-Import Bank and Sonatrach
Linda M. Conlin, Member, Board of Directors, Export-Import Bank
of the United States
The Export-Import Bank of the United States is the official export
credit agency of the United States. Export-Import Bank financing
for US goods and services helps US companies compete in the global
marketplace, with the ultimate goal of creating and sustaining
US jobs. Director Linda Conlin discusses how the Export-Import
Bank offers financing solutions to US exporters of offshore technology
and services to help access developing markets and counter foreign
competition. Director Conlin will emphasize Export-Import's strong
history in this industry and continued support for US companies
in markets around the globe. Director Conlin also discusses the
bank's strong partnerships with Sonatrach and other foreign buyers,
relationships that help to facilitate the purchase of US goods
and services.
Topical Luncheon, 12:15 to 1:45 p.m., Thursday, 5 May
US-Libyan Relations
Ambassador Ali Suleiman Aujali, Chief of the Libyan Liaison Office,
Washington, DC
The Ambassador will provide an overview of the development of the
bilateral relationship between the United States and Libya. This
relationship has been developed since Libya opened its borders
in 2003. He will discuss past and future factors influencing the
political, economical and educational fields.
For more information on speakers, including biographical information
and photos, visit www.otcnet.org/2005.
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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 Center at Reliant Park in Houston.
For more information, visit www.otcnet.org.
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