The Offshore West Africa 2014 Call for Abstracts is now officially open, and the dealdine has been EXTENDED. The Advisory Board of Offshore West Africa is now accepting abstracts for the 2014 Conference and we invite you to submit an abstract for Offshore West Africa 2014 and share your knowledge, experience and solutions with industry colleagues from around the world.

To have your presentation considered for the technical session programme, please submit your 150 - 300 word abstract on one or more of the technical focus areas listed by 28 May 2013.

For further information on the Conference Topics please CLICK HERE
To view and download the Offshore West Africa Call for Papers PDF please CLICK HERE

New Abstract submittal deadline: 28 May 2013

For any further information, please contact:

Conference Manager
Niki Vrettos
Phone: +44 (0) 1992 656 630
Fax: +44 (0) 1992 656 700
Email: owaconference@pennwell.com

Offshore West Africa is now in its 18th year of providing a platform for technology exchange and new business development. Offshore West Africa is the region’s premier technical forum focused exclusively on West Africa’s offshore Oil and Gas market.

Ghana is recognized as one of the most promising exploration regions within West Africa, and for the 2nd successive year Offshore West Africa will continue to convey the message of the advancement of subsea and deepwater activities within this region of the world and West Africa as a whole.

Having Offshore West Africa take place in Ghana once again is of high interest to national and
international oil companies that are familiar with the outstanding conferences held by PennWell worldwide. Offshore West Africa, presented by Offshore Magazine and supported by Oil & Gas Journal, is the only conference and exhibition dedicated to the offshore oil & gas industry in the region, more than 1,500 offshore professionals are expected to attend the three-day conference and exhibition.

Quick Stats from Offshore West Africa 2013

• 1227 attendees from 41 countries
• 400+ conference attendees
• 91% of attendees surveyed stated that the exhibition met or exceeded expectations
• 82% of Offshore West Africa exhibitors established future sales contacts and improved prospects in the region
• 92% of Offshore West Africa conference attendees rated the conference as good to excellent
• 81% of attendees think attending Offshore West Africa is important for meeting business objectives

CLICK HERE FOR THE 2013 POST SHOW REPORT

The Offshore West Africa 2014 Call for Abstracts is now officially open. The Advisory Board of Offshore West Africa is now accepting abstracts for the 2014 Conference and we invite you to submit an abstract for Offshore West Africa 2014 and share your knowledge, experience and solutions with industry colleagues from around the world.

To have your presentation considered for the technical session programme, please submit your 150 - 300 word abstract on one or more of the technical focus areas listed by 14 May 2013.

For further information on the Conference Topics please CLICK HERE
To view and download the Offshore West Africa Call for Papers PDF please CLICK HERE

Abstract submittal deadline: 14 May 2013

For any further information, please contact:
Conference Manager
Niki Vrettos
Phone: +44 (0) 1992 656 630
Fax: +44 (0) 1992 656 700
Email: owaconference@pennwell.com

Please see below the latest press releases related to Offshore West Africa Conference & Exhibition:

Offshore West Africa 2013 opened by Ghanaian Minister of Energy and Petroleum
Offshore West Africa Conference and Exhibition 2013 opened officially on Tuesday 19th March 2013 to an international audience of over 1,000 visitors and delegates from 37 countries worldwide. Please CLICK HERE for the full press release.

Offshore West Africa 2013 confirms West African Ministers for Opening Keynote
PennWell Corporation and Offshore West Africa Conference & Exhibition are pleased to announce the confirmation of three West African Ministers to present at the upcoming Conference Opening Keynote, taking place on Tuesday 19th March 2013. Please CLICK HERE for the full press release.

GNPC named as official Host of Offshore West Africa 2013
The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) have officially confirmed their support for the upcoming Offshore West Africa 2013 Conference & Exhibition by agreeing to Host the event taking place at the International Conference Centre, Accra, Ghana on 19‐21 March. Please CLICK HERE for the full press release.

Offshore West Africa 2013 receives patronage from Ministry of Energy
Offshore West Africa Conference & Exhibition are pleased to announce the confirmation of patronage from the Ministry of Energy, Republic of Ghana for the 2013 event on 19‐21 March 2013 in Accra, Ghana. Please CLICK HERE for the full press release.

The 17th annual Offshore West Africa Conference and Exhibition returned to Accra, Ghana this year, and was held at the International Conference Centre from 19-21 March 2013. As the region’s premier conference and exhibition for the offshore oil and gas exploration & production industries, Offshore West Africa attracted over 1,200 visitors and delegates from over 35 countries around the world, making Offshore West Africa 2013 one of the most successful in it’s 17 year history. 

Attendees to Offshore West Africa 2013, the region’s premier conference and exhibition for the offshore oil and gas exploration & production industries, included many major operators, with over 20% of attendees coming from outside of the West African region. The international reach of Offshore West Africa is confirmed with attendees from as far afield as Brazil, Singapore, US and Canada, as well as good support from the UK and mainland Europe.

Under the Patronage of the Ministry of Energy, Republic of Ghana, and Endorsed by the Petroleum Commission Ghana, the 17th annual Offshore West Africa once again addressed key technological and developmental issues for the West African offshore oil and gas market, through a comprehensive educational program and three-day exhibition, under the theme – Deepwater Discoveries, Emerging Opportunities.

Hosted by the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), the 17th Offshore West Africa got under way on Tuesday 19th March, with the Opening Plenary Session, in front of over 350 people inside the International Conference Centre, Congress Hall. This included welcomes from speakers such as The Honourable Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Minister of Energy and Petroleum, Ghana;  Michael N.A. Aryeetey, Deputy Leader of GNPC New Ventures – Representing Mr. Nana Boakye Asafu-Adjaye, CEO, Ghana National Petroleum Corporation; Mr. Theo Ahwireng, Geophysics Manager, Ghana National Petroleum Corporation; Dr. Juliette Twumasi-Anokye, Petroleum Commission, Ghana; and Mr. Gilbert Yevi, Asset Manager, Tullow Oil, Ghana.

The Offshore West Africa 2013 Exhibition was officially opened with the Ribbon Cutting by Mr. Theo Ahwireng, Geophysics Manager, Ghana National Petroleum Corporation; Mr. Isa Inuwa, Chief Compliance Officer, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation; and Mr. David Paganie, Chief Editor, Offshore magazine, PennWell Corporation, and was followed by the Offshore West Africa Opening Debate, in front over more than 180 people. Chaired by Mr. Toyin Akinosho, Africa Oil and Gas Report and Mr. Theo Ahwireng, Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, this debate included contributions from Prof. Wumi Iledare, Louisiana State University, Mr. Rolando Gachter, IPA, and Mr. Bogomolov Pavel Vladimirovich, LUKOIL.

Over the 2 and a half days, Offshore West Africa 2013 delivered a high quality conference program with over 45 leading speakers including further presentations from GNPC, NNPC, Tullow Oil, Halliburton, Baker Hughes, TOTAL, DNV, SNEPCo, ENI, ExxonMobil, Wood Group, Technip and many more, covering a range of subjects from Well Construction & Drilling Operations to Local Content.

In addition to the conference, Offshore West Africa provided a rich exhibition of services and equipment, with exhibitors, including major operators, coming to Ghana from all over the world. With over 65 exhibitors taking part in 2013, Offshore West Africa Conference and Exhibition went from strength to strength, with continuous networking and business meetings taking place throughout.

Exhibitors at Offshore West Africa 2013 included GNPC, NNPC, Shell, Tullow Oil, ABS, Aker Solutions, Baker Hughes, DNV, NOV, Endress+Hauser, InterMoor, Lloyds Register, Modec, Petroleum Commission, PETAN, Mustang Wood Group, Schlumberger and Oil Spill Response to name but a few.

Offshore West Africa once again delivered exciting business and networking opportunities at an all engaging experience, where attendees discovered the latest products and technologies and discussed the important issues that face today’s offshore oil and gas industry.