

#NCSEXPLORATION
- GOING DIGITAL!
14-15 OCTOBER 2020
14-15 OCTOBER 2020
RECENT DISCOVERIES
RECENT DISCOVERIES
a digital opportunity
The 7th edition of NCS Exploration is finally on its way to you, and the format is 100% digital!
A two-day conference is a privilege to attend, and usually, only a tiny percentage in a company is given the opportunity to participate at a conference, listening to and learning from our peers, networking, meeting colleagues, old and new, gain new insights, and perspectives and getting that boost of energy to infuse into our work and back to the office.
Now, we extend that privilege to your entire company. Check out our delegate packages below, and select the one that fits your team or company!
available until 25 october
The content from the conference will be made available to paying delegates until 25 October, so if you are unable to watch a session during the broadcast on 14-15 October, you have 10 days to catch up!
Program
- 8 pre-recorded sessions released at set times
- Panel discussions and Q&A
- Panels consist of two experts and speakers
- Exploration Innovation Prize finals
- The jury selects a winner based on audience votes and prize criteria
- Award ceremony live during lunch on Day 2
Interactivity
- Interact with delegates and speakers via chat
- Ask questions to speakers in live stream after each session
- Vote for your favorite finalist for the Exploration Innovation Prize
- Visit the exhibitor and sponsor center
- Chat and meet via video with exhibitors and sponsors
Features
- Password-protected login
- News- and activity feed
- Chat with delegates, speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors
- Q&A in live-stream after sessions
- Moderated panel discussions
- Exploration Innovation Prize final - and Award Ceremony
- Delegate list
- My profile
About
The NCS has proven to be a world class petroleum province. This year’s conference will focus on marginal discoveries in mature basins.
For whom?
All-round explorationists with a need to get updated on recent discoveries that give high values for both the oil companies and the host country.
Why?
While lots of discoveries are made on the NCS every year, the volumes in individual discoveries are generally small. What does it take to find substantially more oil and gas?
Registration
Please contact Ingvild Ryggen Carstens, events@geonova.no, for information about pricing for start-ups, students and out-of-work professionals.
Terms & Conditions: The organizers reserve the right to alter the program. Substitutions to your registration may be made at any time by contacting the organizers in writing to events@geonova.no. Cancellations must be received in writing to events@geonova.no by October 1st, 2020 and will be subject to a 20% processing fee. We regret that no refunds can be made after October 1st 2020. Any cancellations received after October 1st 2020 will be liable for the full registration fee.
Program
DAY 1
Session 1 - 9am
REMAINING RESOURCES
Keynote: Exploring for the remaining potential on the NCS
Torgeir Stordal, Director Exploration at NPD
Predicting Hydrocarbon Pay using ML - Exploring Overlooked Opportunities
Daniel Stoddart, Principal Geo/Data Scientist at Earth Science Analytics
Session 2 - 10:30am
HIGH VALUE BARRELS I
Echino Sør
Åshild Danielsen Kvamme, Senior Geologist Geology at Equinor
Dugong*
Carly Marshall, Head of New Ventures - North Sea at Neptune Energy
*Exploration Innovation Prize Finalist
Bergknapp
Arild Kjeldstad, Exploration Manager Norwegian Sea at Wintershall DEA
Q&A and Discussion
Moderator: Lisa Michelle Burton, Principal Exploration Geologist at Equinor
Panel: Hege Susanne Blåsternes, Exploration Manager Norwegian Sea & Jørgen Høstå Borgenvik, Explorationist at Petrolia NOCO
Speakers: Åshild Danielsen Kvamme, Carly Marshall and Arild Kjeldstad
Session 3 - 1pm
SIGNIFICANT DISCOVERIES
Liatårnet*
Aasmund Olav Løvestad, Exploration Geologist at Aker BP
*Exploration Innovation Prize Finalist
Glengorm
Bas Spaargaren, Vice President Exploration & Appraisal, Europe & Africa at CNOOC International
Ørn
Tore Forthun, Project Leader Business Development at Equinor
Q&A and Discussion
Moderator: Halvor Jahre, Jahre Tech
Panel: Per Åge Avseth, Dig Science
Speakers: Aasmund Olav Løvestad, Bas Spaargaren, Tore Forthun
Session 4 - 2:30pm
INJECTITIES - CHASING THE PLAY
North-West Europe Injectites
Mads Huuse, Professor at The University of Manchester
Rumpetroll
Brage Vikaunet Aftret at Aker BP
Evra / Iving*
Henrik Jakobsen, Group SVP Exploration at MOL
*Exploration Innovation Prize Finalist
Q&A and Discussion
Moderator: TBA
Panel: Sara Elvelund Sandvik, Lundin Energy & Tor Veggeland, Dammen Geo-Services
Speakers: Mads Huuse, Brage Vikaunet Aftret & Henrik Jakobsen
Day 2
Session 5 - 8:30am
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
Northern Lights
Renata Meneguolo, Principal Geologist at Equinor
Session 6 - 9am
TECHNICAL DISCOVERIES
Rungne / Canela
Stuart Lawson, Exploration Geoscientist at DNO Norge
Toutatis
Arnaud Santoire, Senior Geophysicist at Wintershall DEA
Tethys - a failed search for a second Nova
Arnt Ove Bech, Senior Geoscientist at Sprit Energy
Q&A and Discussion
Moderator: Lisa Michelle Burton, Principal Exploration Geologist at Equinor
Panel: Hege Susanne Blåsternes, Exploration Manager Norwegian Sea & Jan Åge Greger, Lead Exploration Geologist, NO at Neptune Energy
Speakers: Stuart Lawson, Arnaud Santoire & Arnt Ove Bech
Session 7 - 10:30am
CHALLENGING DISCOVERIES / THE BASEMENT PLAY
The Goddo Discovery in a Utsira High Perspective
Ronald Sørlie, Senior Sedimentologist at Lundin Energy
Iris / Hades
Mostafa Abdoli, Department Manager Exploration & Appraisal Norwegian Sea at OMV
Goliat West
Ivan Nicola Staine, Exploration Manager Southern North Sea at Vår Energi
Q&A and Discussion
Moderator: Lisa Michelle Burton, Principal Exploration Geologist at Equinor
Panel: Cecilie Hiorth, Senior Geologist at Spirit Energy & Jørgen Håstø Borgenvik, Explorationist at Petrolia NOCO
Speakers: Ronald Sørlie, Mostafa Abdoli & Ivan Nicola Staine
Live Stream - 12:45pm
EXPLORATION INNOVATION PRIZE: AWARD CEREMONY
The winner of the 2020 Exploration Innovation Prize is announced
Session 8 - 1pm
HIGH VALUE BARRELS II
Shrek
Torleif Reiersen, Chief Geophysicist at PGNiG
Duva (Cara)
Gildas Lageat, Head of Asset & Development, NO at Neptune Energy
Q&A and Discussion
Speakers & Expert Panel
Program Committee
Hege Susanne Blåsternes
Bent E Kjølhamar
Torodd Nordlie
Elisabeth Femsteinevik
Morten Bergan
Idar Horstad
Lisa Michelle Burton
Jan Åge Greger
EXPLORATION INNOVATION PRIZE
The prize is awarded a license group, company or team who during the last two years has given a courageous and innovative contribution in exploration for oil and gas on the Norwegian continental shelf.
The recipient has matured and drilled a prospect that can be defined as high risk and high potential. It can be classified as dry, technical discovery or commercial discovery.
THE PROCESS
The jury has nominated three prospects who will be presented at NCS Exploration – Recent Discoveries.
The three finalists will be unveiled on expronews.com. Conference delegates are invited to vote for their favorite prospect during the conference.
A winner is selected by the jury, based on the vote and prize criteria.
In a live session on the 2nd day of the conference, the 2020 Exploration Innovation Prize will be announced!
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