This year’s edition of Offshore Energy Exhibition and Conference (OEEC) showcased a growth greater than expected.
The seventh OEEC held on 28 and 29 October at Amsterdam Rai attracted 13,452 visitors representing 81 nationalities, an increase of 47 per cent compared to last year. The event featured 630 exhibitors (124 from abroad) on 21,000 m2 floor space and 106 speakers in 22 sessions.
Official Opening
OEEC 2014 was opened by key note speaker Dr. María de Lourdes Melgar Palacios, Undersecretary of Hydrocarbons of Mexico. She spoke about the Mexican energy reform and its emphasis on increasing private sector participation through free competition and the opportunities this creates.
Conference Programme
The three panel meetings offered discussions between captains of industry on industry-wide strategic challenges, trends in financing and resourcing in the offshore industry.
The eight technical sessions covered a variety of topics ranging from permanent well abandonment to offshore maintenance services and from the latest in offshore vessels to technical and regulatory developments in wave and tidal energy.
The Masterclasses for young professionals were well attended and offered a setting for exchanging ideas between CEOs and young professionals.
Offshore Wind
During the second day of Offshore Energy, the full day Offshore Wind Installation and Maintenance Conference was held at the same venue. This fifth annual wind conference covered some of the most pressing issues associated with wind industry growth.
Next year Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference will be held on 13 & 14 October 2015.
