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APE an acronym for “Nigerian Association of NPetroleum Explorationists” is the largest professional association of petroleum geologists and related disciplines in Nigeria and Africa. Members include geologists, geophysicists, CEOs, managers, consultants, other professionals, and students academicians. NAPE was founded in August 1975 by Akomeno Oteri.The society which started with only 10 people attending the inaugural meeting at Federal Palace Hotel in August 1975 now has 12,535 individual members and 178 supporting corporate members. This Association is undeniably the largest Upstream Oil & Gas professional body for Geoscientists. There are currently six (6) regional NAPE Chapters in addition to the Lagos Headquarters (Foundation Chapter). The NAPE Chapters are located both in and outside Africa and the Chapters are Abuja, Benin, Port-Harcourt, UK/Europe, Uyo/Calabar and Warri Chapters. Each Chapter is headed by a Chapter Chairman who is a member of the NAPE Executive Committee. Our vision and mission statements are “To be the preferred professional petroleum geosciences association with a global reach” and “To promote the study and practice of petroleum geosciences for the benefit of members and other stakeholders” BENEFITS OF NAPE MEMBERSHIP Membership provides a platform to network, promote and learn about the geological sciences with emphasis on the exploration of petroleum. NAPE's mandate is to continuously to promote the propagation and exchange of technical knowledge in Petroleum Exploration and Production for the overall benefit of the oil and gas industry. All these culminates to inspire high professional conduct among its membership. In its efforts to fulfil its mandate, NAPE works diligently to become vital to the careers of its members and the industry it serves by providing access to best practices, operational experience, lessons learned, technological innovations and a peep into the future through our diverse platforms and forums such as our Annual International Conference & Exhibition (AICE), Monthly Technical/Business Meetings, subsidized Short Courses, Workshops, University Assistance Program, Summer school program, Chapters Program, Young Professional Presentation series, Student/Post Graduate Scholarships, etc. Our Individual and Corporate Members receive a unique suite of valuable NAPE membership benefits. Which include but not limited to: Ÿ Invites to Monthly Technical/Business Meetings Ÿ Discount on in-house continuing education courses Ÿ Discount on NAPE Annual International Conference & Exhibition Ÿ Ÿ Right to publish affiliation with NAPE Free subscription to NAPE bulletins and newsletters, etc. MEMBERSHIP CLASSIFICATION Membership of this Association consists of the following classifications: 1. INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP Ÿ Student Member: Any undergraduate student majoring in any of the geosciences or petroleum related sciences at a tertiary institution of an Ÿ Ÿ acceptable academic standard. The duration of such student membership shall not exceed six years. Associate Member: Any person not qualified for any other class of membership who is a graduate of an educational institution of acceptable academic standard with major studies related to or generally associated with geosciences or petroleum related sciences. Active Member: Any graduate with a major in any o f t h e g e o s c i e n c e s o r p e t r o l e u m related sciences from an educational institution of an acceptable standard. Prospective Member may be engaged in or a graduate student in geosciences or petroleum-related sciences/ exploration/exploitation or currently unemployed but maintains adequate affinity with the profession and activities of the Association. 2. CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP Any Company or institution registered in Nigeria or elsewhere and engaged in the practice or teaching of petroleum exploration, exploitation or research activities either as an operator, service company, training or financial institution may apply for Corporate Membership. Such a Company shall not have less than five (5) employees. Other special membership status includes Emeritus: When an Active Member in good standing in the Association, with all dues paid to date attains the age of seventy (70) years and shall have been an Active Member of the Association for at least thirty (30) years he shall become an Emeritus Member of this Association upon advising the Head of Administration of the NAPE Secretariat that he has passed his seventieth (70th) birthday, and by requesting such classification of his membership. Thereafter upon confirmation in writing by the Executive Committee, he shall be excluded from membership dues and will qualify for all the rights and privileges of membership of the Association. Young Professionals: A Graduate with a major in any of the geosciences or petroleum related sciences with 0-10 years post university experience and less than 35 years of age FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS The Annual Membership fees for 2022 are as follows: Individual Membership Corporate Membership Further enquiries can be directed to the NAPE Membership Officer, see contact details; Abieyuwa Ogbebor; Technical - Membership Officer Tel: +234 (0)8030432784, +234 (0)9092143198 Email: abieyuwa.o@nape.org.ng Application Fee ( N) Registration Fee ( N) Student 2,000 Associate 1,000 3,000 12,000 Active 1,000 3,000 12,000 10,000 NAPE AWARDS Fellows: The NAPE Fellowship Award honor NAPE members who have distinguished themselves by their long-term service and commitment to advancing the science, practice and profession of petroleum geology and to the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE). Aret Adams, FNAPE: This Award is named in honour of the Late Chief Aretanekhai (Aret) Godwin Adams and his commitment to excellence, is the highest award bestowed by NAPE. It is given to deserving Earth Scientists of any nationality, in recognition of distinguished and outstanding contributions to, or achievements in the sciences and practice of petroleum exploration and exploitation in Nigeria for a continuous period of 15 years or more. Honorary Members: This Award honors nonmembers who by their profession, position/office, career or business have had a significant and positive, impact on the affairs of NAPE and the Nigerian Oil & Gas industry at large. He or she does not have to be a professional in the Oil & Gas industry. Ben Osuno: The NAPE Ben Osuno Pioneering Excellence Award recognizes and celebrates excellence and outstanding contributions by individuals or groups in pioneering activities in the field of the earth sciences in general and the Nigerian Oil and Gas industry. Young Professionals: The NAPE Outstanding YP Service Award honor NAPE members who are under the age of 35 and have distinguished themselves by their long-term service and commitment to advancing the science, practice and profession of petroleum geoscience and NAPE. More details available in the NAPE constitution: Please pay membership dues to: United Bank for Africa (UBA) PLC. Account No: 1005158666 Account Name: Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists 30,000 Annual Dues ( N) 50,000 NAPENEWS JUNE 2023 6
NAPE EXECUTIVE Mr. Magnus Kanu porthatcourtcoodinator@nape.org.ng magnus.kanu@shell.com PORT HARCOURT CHAPTER COORDINATOR Dr. (Mrs.) Eunice Ajayi abujacoordinator@nape.org.ng biometricsgeo@gmail.com ABUJA CHAPTER COORDINATOR Dr. Christopher Iwobi ukeuropecoordinator@nape.org.ng oselokaciwobi@googlemail.com UK/EUROPE CHAPTER COORDINATOR Dr. Princeton Dim awkaowerricoordinator@nape.org.ng princeton.dim@gmail.com AWKA/OWERRI CHAPTER COORDINATOR Mr. Abiodun Ogunjobi, FNAPE president-elect@nape.org.ng abiodun.ogunjobi@newcross.com PRESIDENT-ELECT Prof. (Mrs.) Juliet Emudianughe warricoordinator@nape.org.ng emudianughe.juliet@fupre.edu.ng WARRI CHAPTER COORDINATOR Dr. James Edet, FNAPE immediatepastpresident@nape.org.ng james.edet2012@gmail.com IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Dr. Emmanuel Maduawia generalsecretary@nape.org.ng maduawia@yahoo.co.uk GENERAL SECRETARY Dr. Mohammed Mallah assistantsecretary@nape.org.ng malah.mohd@gmail.com ASSISTANT SECRETARY Mr. Edward Ozah benincoordinator@nape.org.ng edward.ozah@nnpcgroup.com BENIN CHAPTER COORDINATOR Dr. Akpan Harry uyocalabarcoordinator@nape.org.ng tharry.tom@gmail.com UYO/CALABAR CHAPTER COORDINATOR Mr. Phillip Ajaebili universityasst.prog.chair.@nape.org.ng phillip.ajaebili@shell.com UNIVERSITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME CHAIRMAN Mr. James Adeola treasurer@nape.org.ng james.adeola20@gmail.com TREASURER FEATURES CONTENTS REGULAR Dr. Charles Otoghile financialsecretary@nape.org.ng COtoghile@slb.com FINANCIAL SECRETARY Dr. Adekunle Sofolabo editor-in-chief@nape.org.ng adekunle.sofolabo@uniport.edu.ng EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Mr. Austin Mgbemere publicitysecretary@nape.org.ng austinmgbemere@gmail.com PUBLICITY SECRETARY Dr. Sunday Amoyedo assistanteditor-in-chief@nape.org.ng amoyedo@gmail.com ASSISTANT EDITOR-IN-CHIEF 10 Oil and Gas Discoveries made in Africa between January and April 2023 11 Advice to New NAPE Conference Attendees 36 2022 NAPE AICE Photo Gallery 56 Do we need more Females in Geoscience? 57 Beyond Rocks and Minerals: How Geoscience Graduates can explore exciting career paths in Digital Technology 59 Approaching an Industry Mentor and Sustaining the Relationship 61 NAPE Executive Road Show 62 NAPE Executive Committee Retreat 63 NAPE-VenusMedicare Health Maintenance Organisation Editor’s Desk About NAPE President’s Desk 2022 Pre-Conference Workshop Communique Technical Paper 1: Advanced Seismic Imaging Unlocking Potentials in Exploration and Development Technical Paper 2: Quantifying and Managing Exploration and Development Risk & Uncertainty in LNG Backfill Projects Chapter Reports YP Reports UAP Reports Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry News 2023 NAPE AICE Exhibition Floor Layout NAPE Elections 03 06 08 14 16 20 25 30 47 48 52 53 NAPENEWS JUNE 2023 07
Page 1: JUNE 2023 EDITION Harnessing Nigeri
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