The Offshore Europe Partnership is delighted to announce that Thomas Thune Andersen, Chief Executive Officer of Maersk Oil, has accepted the role of Chairman for Offshore Europe 2009.
Offshore Europe is the largest upstream oil and gas event outside North America, held every two years in Europe’s energy capital of Aberdeen. OE 2009 is set to build upon the unprecedented success of the 2007 event, which achieved a record attendance figure and
featured 1,455 exhibiting companies.
Mr Andersen commented on his appointment: “The oil and gas industry has reached a crossroads. Choices need to be debated and decisions need to be taken so the industry is prepared structurally and technically for the future. I am honoured to chair Offshore Europe
2009 at this time when the industry’s response to issues such as sustainability and meeting global demands has never been more important.”
Currently based in Copenhagen, Mr Andersen is a Partner of the A.P. Moller – Maersk Group and is Director or Chairman of a number of companies within the A.P. Moller - Maersk Group. Previously Mr Andersen’s career has seen him in many positions worldwide for A.P. Moller – Maersk.
The conference and exhibition is organised by The Offshore Europe Partnership Ltd., a joint venture between Reed Exhibitions Ltd. and the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE).
The 2009 theme is ‘Energy At A Crossroads – Making Choices’, with each day featuring panel sessions focusing on key issues of: Climate Change; Operating Models at the Crossroads; Breakthrough Technologies; Globalisation of the Talent Pool and Education.
Supporting the conference content will be a programme of topical lunches and business breakfasts.
Global Importance of OE to E&P Industry
Leo Roodhart, Co-Chairman of The Offshore Europe Partnership and SPE President Elect, said: “Offshore Europe consistently proves its importance to the global E&P industry by attracting the most pre-eminent and internationally respected figures. We are honoured and
delighted to have Mr Andersen to guide the event at such an important and challenging time in the life cycle of the upstream oil and gas industry.”
Justin Tadman, Co-Chairman of The Offshore Europe Partnership and Reed Exhibitions Managing Director B2B, added: “Offshore Europe provides its industry with the ideal platform for professionals to meet, debate and view at first hand the technology and solutions that are of the utmost importance. Mr Andersen’s depth of business experience will undoubtedly contribute to shape one of the most exciting, innovative and dynamic conference programmes that Offshore Europe has seen.”
OE 2009 will be held from 8-11th September in Aberdeen and will draw many thousands of delegates to the conference and exhibition from around the world, reflecting the event’s global reach.
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