The Society of Petroleum Geophysicists (SPG) is gearing up to host its 14th Biennial International Conference and Exposition in Kochi from November 3rd to 5th, 2023. The conference, held at the prestigious Lulu Bolgatty International Convention Centre (LBICC), will focus on the theme, “New Age Geosciences: A Fulcrum for Energy Trilemma,” underscoring the critical role of geoscience in meeting the energy demands of the nation.
To kick off the conference, a series of Pre-Conference Continuing Education (CE) courses were held from October 31 to November 1, offering participants the latest insights into industry trends, innovations, and technologies. A total of 19 CE courses were conducted at the LBICC, setting the stage for the main event.
The event will be graced by the presence of Vishal Shastri, President of SPG India. With the promise of a diverse and influential participant base, the conference will bring together approximately 250 professionals from crucial fields within the energy industry. These include geoscientists, engineers, programmers, and data analysts representing renowned companies such as Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), Oil India Limited (OIL), Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Bharat PetroResources Limited (BPRL), Vedanta, Halliburton, and CDAC.
Distinguished industry giants like Petronas, SeisPetro Geoconsulting, SamiGeo Consulting Ltd, Geosoftware, Rezlytix, and Arience Strategies will also contribute their knowledge and expertise to enrich the conference.
The primary focus of the conference will be on critical aspects of decision-making and project management, sequence stratigraphy, reservoir modelling, geo-mechanics, and the cutting-edge advancements in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) technology. These innovations are showcased for their indispensable role in the Exploration & Production (E&P) sector of the energy industry.
This year, SPG has revived the Geoscience Career Symposium as a prelude to the main conference. In this endeavour, 45 promising fresh graduates from SPG Student Chapters, representing 13 esteemed institutes across the country, will have the unique opportunity to shape their careers. They will receive recruitment offers from six prominent industry leaders, including Cairn Oil & Gas, Vedanta Ltd, Invenire Energy, Schlumberger, Halliburton, Jubilant Enpro Private Ltd, and Eliis, in collaboration with their esteemed India Partner, Siam Services.
The scientific community eagerly anticipates a rich array of plenary sessions, technical discussions, and scientific paper presentations, all integral parts of the main event. These sessions are expected to drive knowledge exchange, spark innovation, and pave the way for a dynamic future in the energy sector.
