Northern North Sea:

Recent Developments in Exploration and Production

Friday 5th November 2010

The Geological Society, Kings College Conference Centre, University of Aberdeen.

The Northern North Sea still provides fresh opportunities for exploration, developement and production. In common with other mature provinces it has seen an influx of smaller independent operators filling the vacuumm left in the wake of departing majors from aging assets.

The industry has targeted new play concepts leading to exploration successes eg (Rinnes Discovery) whilst embracing the challenge of developing unconventional accumulations (eg heavy oil) and extending the life of mature assets.

Demand for continual improvement in oil recovery has required ongoing technological innovation to meet production challenges and maximize field value.

Following on from the successful workshops held on the Southern Gas Basin (2007) and Central North Sea (2008), the purpose of this one day joint SPE/Geological Society seminar is to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas arising from recent experiences of exploration, development and production activities in the Northern North Sea.