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paleo-sea level during the Albian-Cenomanian age for the GreaterBurgan area. The work, which wasconducted in collaboration with IFP,France, was presented by FieldsDevelopment Team Geologist BasharAl-Anzi.Another paper that was presented bya KOC employee was titled “BurganMultilateral Campaign: A SuccessStory in Development of a ComplexSiliciclastic Reservoir in Kuwait.”This particular paper showcased thesuccessful adoption of multilateraldrilling technology in the BurganFormation. This paper, which wascomposed by multiple authors,was presented by Senior GeologistDipankar Ghosh.The Opening Ceremony includedremarks by government officials suchas H.E. Arak Chonlathanont, Ministerof Energy, Thailand, H.E. MohamedBin Dhaen Al-Hamli, Minister ofEnergy, United Arab Emirates, H.E.Dr. Mohammed Hamed Al-Rumhy,Minister of Oil & Gas, Oman,and other leading and importantindividuals from the oil industryfrom around the world.The large number of attendants tothe Executive Plenary Session andTopical Luncheon demonstratedthe importance of IPTC as a vehiclefor the international oil and gascommunity to keep abreast ofthe latest industry developmentsand technology advancements.In addition, attendees enjoyed atechnical program that consisted ofmore than 300 papers presented in60 technical sessions, one posterpresentation and four panel sessionsdrawing an average of 200 delegatesper session.The Young Professionals Workshop,which was held in conjunctionwith IPTC, attracted 70 youngprofessionals from around Asia andEurope and stressed the importanceof creativity and innovativetechnology in tackling the changingoil and gas industry environment.The audience listens to a presentation at the KOC boothMore about IPTC:The International PetroleumTechnology Conference (IPTC) is aninternational oil & gas conferenceand exhibition, and the eventrotates between various venues inthe Eastern Hemisphere. The scopeof the conference programs andassociated industry activities addresstechnology and relevant industryissues that challenge industryspecialists and management aroundthe world.The IPTC is a collaborative effortamong the American Associationof Petroleum Geologists (AAPG);the European Association ofGeoscientists and Engineers(EAGE); the Society of ExplorationGeophysicists (SEG); and the Societyof Petroleum Engineers (SPE). Thesynergy of these four leadingmember driven societies providesthe most comprehensive opportunityto form multidisciplinary committeesand an outstanding technicalprogram.Regional oil ministers, industryleaders and governmentalrepresentatives have the opportunityto discuss and share their views ontimely industry topics and trends,exchange expertise and experience,present state-of-the-art technologyand innovation, and stimulate furtherresearch of technical and businessactivities. In addition, awardsand recognition will be given fororganizations’ efforts in technicaland business contributions to theindustry. IPTC also hosts a rangeof integrated social activities thatencourage networking and off-linediscussion.The Conference Program focuses ondissemination of new and currenttechnology, best practices and multidisciplinaryactivities designed toemphasize the importance of the“value chain” and maximizing assetvalue. The knowledge, capabilitiesand strengths of the participatingcountries and the sponsoringsocieties’ global membership, overthe spectrum of multi-disciplinarytechnologies, is central to thesuccess of the conference and thecorresponding exhibition. •April-June 201225