Theme: Powering the Journey to New Energies: A Premise for an Effective Transition Readiness.
Energy is the fulcrum that propels industrialization in both developed and developing economies. The essential requirement to sustainably meet the ever-growing global energy demands while maintaining minimum environmental impact associated with the recovery and utilization of the conventional energy sources has birthed the need to explore alternative and green energy sources.
Despite the continuously increasing drive to implement full transition to new energies from the currently dominating conventional sources, there is a need for a deliberate, strategic and well-paced transition roadmap that integrates all stakeholders for an effective and successful transition journey. While ridden its own challenges, the conventional energy sources are playing and will continue to play a critical role in ensuring the desired sustainable energy future is achieved.
This symposium will focus on the readiness of the oil and gas industry and its Young Professionals for these emerging energy frontiers with focus on establishing a strong understanding of the necessary skills and attributes required for an effective transition to new energies.
KeyNote Speaker
A keynote address on the sub theme - The Role of the Oil and Gas Industry and its Young Professionals in the Delivery of a Sustainable Transition to New Energies will be given by the 2022 SPE President, Kamel Ben-Naceur.
Kamal Ben-Naceur
2022 SPE President
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2022 SPE President
Kamel Ben-Naceur is the CEO for Nomadia Energy Consulting, based in Abu Dhabi. He was previously the Chief Economist for Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC). Prior to that, he was the Director for Sustainability, Technology and Outlooks at the International Energy Agency. In 2014, he was appointed Tunisia’s Minister for Industry, Energy and Mines. From 1981 to 2013, he held key positions with Schlumberger, including Chief Economist and Technology President. His assignments with Schlumberger included France, USA, UK, Algeria, Venezuela, UAE, Egypt, Russia and Brazil.
He has more than 40 years of experience and knowledge in the energy and industry sectors around the world in both public and private service, and is the (co-)author of 19 books and over 150 publications. He has received several SPE/AIME Awards, including the Distinguished Member, the Distinguished Service, AIME Charles Rand Gold Memorial, and the Sustainability and Stewardship in the Oil and Gas Industry Award, and he was a SPE Distinguished Lecturer. He is a graduate from Ecole Polytechnique (Paris) and Ecole Normale Superieure (Paris).
Panel Session
The panel discussion will center around the Young Professional symposium theme - Powering the Journey to New Energies: A Premise for an Effective Transition Readiness.
Chikezie Nwosu
M.D/CEO Waltersmith Petroman Oil Limited
Mr. Chikezie Nwosu is an experienced seniorexecutive with 30 years local and international experience in the oil & gas industry... Speaker’s Profile
Belinda Ikazoboh
General Manager, Business Transformation, Shell Nigeria
Belinda is currently GM Business Transformation, a role she assumed in December 2019... Speaker’s Profile
Prince Abangwu
Regional Division Manager, Digital & Integration, Schlumberger, Nigeria and West Africa
Prince is also a Principal Petrophysicist and has over 17 years’ experience in the industry.He has worked... Speaker’s Profile
Dr. Rita E. Okoroafor
Postdoctoral Scholar, Stanford University
Dr. Rita Esuru Okoroafor is a Postdoctoral Scholar at Stanford University, Stanford Center for Carbon Storage. Before embarking on a Ph.D. at Stanford... Speaker’s Profile
Omotayo Hassan
Renewables Explorer, TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria Plc
Omotayo Hassan is a corporate/project finance professional offering 18 years’ experience in leading transactions primarily.. Speaker’s Profile
Samuel Okonkwo(moderator)
Resourcing Lead Nigeria/SA/Franchise, Shell
Samuel Okonkwo is an HR Professional with diverse work experience within different countries and continents. He is currently the Resourcing Lead for Shell in Africa and 38 other Franchise... Speaker’s ProfileShort Courses
These courses are available to all registered program attendees
Short Course 1
Introduction to Project Management
By Arnold Obomanu, PMP, Team Lead, Subsurface & Wells Application Support, Shell
No matter what profession or discipline you major in, you must be involved in delivering projects. Project Management is an essential complimentary skill that will enhance your overall success in your primary field. Introduction to Project Management will provide the fundamental understanding you need to approach projects with confidence.
In the course, you will learn practical ways to define your project objectives, control changes and watch out for factors that can threaten its successful delivery. You will get an overview of project plans, scope, schedule, cost and overall end-to-end management of projects. Additionally, the course will enlighten you on how to effectively communicate, manage people and employ leadership skills to ensure your projects are not only successful but also deliver the benefits that they were initiated for.
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Short Course 2
Fundamentals of Energy Transition
By Cassandra Francisca Dewan, Process Engineer/ PhD Candidate, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
In this course, we will examine; the different energy systems in the perspective of global climate change and the transition to a low carbon economy, the comprehensive overview of key elements of the global energy transition today and highlight the complexities and uncertainties of projecting the future of both demand and supply for the world’s main energy sources.
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Short Course 3
The Basics of WRFM
By Erasmus Nnanna, Senior Production Technologist, Shell
The course objectives include the following: The definition of WRFM, the phases of asset production life, well and reservoir surveillance, data acquisition and interpretation, modelling and opportunity identification/maturation, WRFM execution.
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Short Course 4
Fundamentals of Power BI
By Bobby Ekpo, IT Program Manager, SPDC.
Big Data has been a buzz word for a number of years now. It is all around us - from Amazon analyzing our purchases to make recommendations to us, supermarkets doing the same to entice us with discounts. Data analytics has revolutionized the way we make decisions. The possibilities are as endless as our imaginations.
Power BI is a powerful tool traditionally used to turn data into actionable insights, and in this course we will be practically exploring this tool to enhance oilfield data analytics.
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The career fair is a mini panel session which will focus on young talent readiness for the energy transition, immigration for greener pastures: things to consider before joining the bandwagon and how Young Professionals can position themselves in order to excel in the workplace by adopting quality career attributes that will foster career growth.
Young Talent Readiness for the Transition.
This will include discussion on skills required to make the energy transition, focus areas, and answer to the question of whether a career change is more advisable than a career upgrade or vice versa while highlighting key steps Young Professionals can take in powering the journey to new energies.
Excelling at the Workplace
This will be centered on soft skills and attributes to imbibe for an effective career growth, with practical examples as well as guidance for Young Professionals towards adopting quality career attributes that will foster better work behavior and career growth.
Immigration for Greener Pastures
Data based performance analysis on how well immigrants thrive in foreign countries is an essential part of the topic. Discussions on the pitfalls and common mistakes people make while trying to migrate as well as insights on matters of international study and migration that would guide Young Professionals in their decision making and possible plans of relocation.NEW ENERGIES BREAKOUT SESSION
For each breakout session, the facilitator will discuss overview of the energy
sources, their current and emerging technologies in the energy mix, and how
young talents can best position themselves to become key players in the dynamic
energy landscape.
Jenifer Avellaneda Diaz
PRA Nuclear Engineer, Westinghouse Electric Company
Nuclear Energy
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Cristina Nenu
Program Manager CO2 Capture & Utilisation – OGCI CI
Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS)
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