The Offshore Europe Partnership is delighted to announce that Thomas Thune Andersen, Chief Executive Officer of Maersk Oil, has accepted the role of Chairman for Offshore Europe (OE) 2009. OE is the largest upstream oil and gas event outside North America, held every two years in Europe’s energy capital of Aberdeen.
OE 2009 is set to build upon the unprecedented success of the 2007 event, which achieved a record attendance figure and featured 1455 exhibiting companies.
Andersen commented on his appointment: “The oil and gas industry has reached a crossroads. Decisions need to be made so the industry is structurally and technically prepared for the future. I am honoured to chair Offshore Europe 2009 when the industry’s response to issues such as sustainability and meeting global demands has never been more important.”
Thomas Thune Andersen
Currently based in Copenhagen, Mr Andersen is a Partner of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group and is Director or Chairman of a number of companies within the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group. Previously Mr Andersen’s career has seen him in many positions worldwide for A.P. Moller-Maersk.
OE 2009
The conference and exhibition is organised by The Offshore Europe Partnership Ltd., a joint venture between Reed Exhibitions Ltd. and the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE). The 2009 theme is ‘Energy at a Crossroads – Making Choices’, with each day featuring panel sessions focusing on key issues such as:
– Climate Change;
– Operating Models at the Crossroads;
– Breakthrough Technologies;
– Globalisation of the Talent Pool and Education.
Supporting the conference content will be a programme of topical lunches and business breakfasts.
OE 2009 will be held from 8-11th September in Aberdeen and will draw thousands of delegates to the conference and exhibition from around the world, reflecting the event’s global reach. Visit https://www.offshore-europe.co.uk[offshore-europe.co.uk] for further updates, exhibitor and show news.
Picture: Thomas Thune Andersen
