RIGZONE - Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2012

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WHEN:	Apr 30 - May 3
WHERE:	Reliant Center, Houston
FIND RIGZONE:	Visit the Rigzone Recruiting Now Pavilion in Booth 5069 to meet employers, play the slots, and enter to win a Harley
About Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2012 OTC 2012 is the premier conference and trade show for the offshore oil and gas industry. Held in Houston each spring, the Offshore Technology Conference attracts tens of thousands of visitors from across the globe.

Rigzone Career Guide

Q&A with ExxonMobil's Lee Tillman

Thursday, May 03, 2012 - ExxonMobil Development Company's vice president of engineering discusses his career and the future of young professionals entering the oil & gas industry.

Rigzone Leads Job Seeker to Job Search Success

Thursday, May 03, 2012 - You've heard of getting nowhere fast? Kevin Smith got nowhere slowly in his job search. But, it took a single click on Rigzone to change that.

Brightening Employment Picture Offshore

Wednesday, May 02, 2012 - Rigzone sees a dramatically favorable step-change in demand growth for offshore drilling rigs occurring over the next two years.

HSE Hiring On Rise for U.S. Offshore Following Macondo

Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - The increase in safety and environmental regulations after the Macondo spill has increased the number of personnel required to inspect offshore platforms and O&G pipelines.

North Sea Oil and Gas: A Long Future Ahead

Thursday, April 05, 2012 - Far from being a sunset industry, the North Sea O&G sector has many decades left in it thanks to recent finds, improving technology and government incentives.

Newbuild Jackups Set to Sail

Monday, April 30, 2012 - Advanced shallow water drilling activity is forecast to rise, which demands more sophisticated jackups.

Newbuild Floaters to Infiltrate the Market in 2013

Monday, April 30, 2012 - Recent deepwater discoveries along with the increased price of oil are driving deepwater exploration, which is in turn a catalyst for the recent drillship and semisubmersible construction cycle.

Students: How to Network at OTC

Monday, April 30, 2012 - Higher oil prices, increased activity in the Gulf of Mexico, and significant growth in shale oil and gas drilling in the U.S. has spurred a renewed interest in hiring in the U.S. Exploration and production activity is picking up worldwide, too.

Recruiting, Retaining Young O&G Professionals

Monday, April 30, 2012 - The oil and gas industry is surging into the future with remarkable growth. Along with this growth comes a need to fill newly created jobs and vacancies with skilled professionals.

HR Managers Offer Top 10 Steps to Land an O&G Job

Monday, April 30, 2012 - Rigzone surveys some of the industry's top human resources managers from around the world to provide job seekers a better perspective on how you can land a job in the oil and gas industry.

Australia Pilots LNG Expedition

Friday, April 27, 2012 - While the rest of the world is still searching for oil, Australia is leading the LNG movement with a goal to surpass Qatar as the world's biggest producer of cleaner burning fuel.

Americas Ahoy for Floating Liquefaction?

Wednesday, April 25, 2012 - The FLNG community are closely watching Shell's Prelude project in Australia's deepwater Browse Basin as it stands to serve as a template for the world's first floating liquefaction facility to exploit remote offshore gas reserves.

Rigzone Compensation Tracker

Compensation Tracker: Worldwide Job Ops in O&G

Monday, April 30, 2012 - The oil and gas industry is experiencing huge growth and needs the manpower to answer the call for more production. However, growth is not the only reason for increased job vacancies.

Compensation Tracker: Working in Europe and Former Soviet Union

Monday, April 30, 2012 - Despite declining exploration and production in the Euopeanregion, contractors are in demand, from project managers and structural and process engineers to planning and site personnel.

Compensation Tracker: Working in the Middle East

Monday, April 30, 2012 - Maintenance Engineers working in the Middle East experience the biggest increase in compensation from 2010 to 2011, while Petroleum Engineers see the biggest decrease.

Related Announcements

InterMoor Presets Inter-M Pulse North Sea Trial Findings at OTC

Wednesday, May 02, 2012 - Alan Duncan, Managing Director of InterMoor UK, an Acteon company, presented findings from a recent Inter-M? Pulse field trial in the North Sea during a media event at the Offshore Technology Conference 2012 in Houston, Texas.

OTC Reaches 30-Year High in 2012 Attendance

Friday, May 04, 2012 - Attendance at the Offshore Technology Conference reached a 30-year high of 89,400, the third highest in show history and up 14 percent from last year.

OTC Poll: O&G Professionals Unsure if GOM Activity Has Stalled

Thursday, May 03, 2012 - O&G professionals are unsure if deep water research and development (R&D) activity has stalled in the United States since the Macondo incident in the Gulf of Mexico, according to a poll conducted at OTC.

GE Introduces Advanced Deepwater BOP Blind Shear Rams at OTC

Wednesday, May 02, 2012 - GE Oil & Gas is introducing its next-generation technology for shearing and sealing wellbore tubulars at the 2012 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston.

DSL Establishes New API Training Standard for Derrick Builders

Wednesday, May 02, 2012 - DSL have been awarded the coveted API Certified Training Center Status, (TPCP) for its "Derrick Technician" training and competency assessment course, at the OTC in Houston, by Don Whittaker of API.

OTC Poll: O&G Operators Should be Liable for E&P Risks

Wednesday, May 02, 2012 - Oil and gas professionals at the Offshore Technology Conference say that operators should accept complete liability for exploration and production (E&P) risks, according to a poll conducted by GL Noble Denton.

Proserv Unveils Innovative Well Abandonment Tool at OTC

Wednesday, May 02, 2012 - Proserv, a global leader in energy production technology services, has unveiled a next generation subsea cutting tool that provides complete well severance and significantly reduces in-well operational time by up to 50 percent.

GE Unveils New MaxLift 1800 Pump System at OTC

Wednesday, May 02, 2012 - In a milestone for the global oil and gas industry, GE is showcasing its new MaxLift 1800 pump system at the 2012 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC).

EnerMech Targets U.S. Market with $65M Growth, Acquisition Plan

Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - Mechanical engineering group, EnerMech, has ring fenced more than $65 million to launch a major expansion in to the USA, as it seeks to replicate massive growth in Europe and the eastern hemisphere.

Hydrasun Experiences Increased Demand for Umbilicals Products

Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - Hydrasun, a leading specialist provider of integrated fluid transfer, power and control solutions to the global energy market, has announced a major ramp up in demand for its umbilicals products.

Expro Secures $10M in New CaTS Contracts

Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - Leading international oilfield service company Expro has secured $10M of new contracts to supply its cableless telemetry system (CaTS).

Empirica Unveils New Surface Logging Technologies

Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - New technologies from Empirica will dramatically cut the time it takes to sample and view well data.

Tendeka Showcases Specialized Products at OTC 2012

Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - Completions solutions company, Tendeka, is showcasing its specialized products at the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston.

OTC Poll: Gas Could Replace Oil as America's Primary Energy Source by 2030

Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - Delegates at the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston say that gas will overtake oil to become America?s primary energy source by 2030, according to a poll conducted by GL Noble Denton.

Swire Oilfield Services' North America Growth Blossoms

Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - Swire Oilfield Services reinforces its commitment to growth with a significant investment in its North American operations as part of the company's global $150 million investment this year.

PetroTechnics Proscient Reduces Operational Risks in O&G

Monday, April 30, 2012 - Petrotechnics announced Monday the launch of Proscient, its Operational Performance & Predictive Risk software platform during OTC 2012.

Expro Expands OTC Presence

Monday, April 30, 2012 - Expro will demonstrate its ability to offer new technology and tailor-made solutions across the well lifecycle by holding technical presentations at its impressive new booth at this year?s Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston.

ITF Set to Launch U.S. Cluster Group

Monday, April 30, 2012 - ITF, the industry technology facilitator for the global oil and gas industry, is getting set to launch a cluster group for the U.S. that will focus solely on solving major technology challenges hampering exploration and production.

CorDEX Launches New Corrosion Monitoring Gauge at OTC

Monday, April 30, 2012 - CorDEX Instruments launches its next generation corrosion monitoring device which streamlines readings gathered in the field and enables users to monitor integrity levels at specific points on an asset or pipeline.

Weir Launches New Upstream Market Products

Monday, April 30, 2012 - The Oil & Gas division of the Weir Group PLC launched five new products Monday, in line with its strategy of being an innovative supplier to the upstream oil and gas markets.

Caterpillar Introduces Multiple New Products at OTC 2012

Monday, April 30, 2012 - Caterpillar Global Petroleum unveils three new products at OTC: dynamic gas blendking kit and fracturing transmission; dynamic gas blending generator sets and retrofit kit for diesel generator sets and a new transmission for well fracturing.

Wilton Engineering to Highlight Capabilities at OTC

Sunday, April 29, 2012 - Wilton Engineering Services Limited -? the design, engineering and fabrication business -? will highlight its recent successes and capabilities at OTC in Houston April 30 through May 3.

Trelleborg to Unveil O&G Product Catalog & Engineering Guide

Wednesday, April 25, 2012 - With 50 years of experience in O&G sealing applications, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions is making it easier for oil & gas engineers to identify sealing recommendations for specific applications.

Subsea 7 Exhibits Its Expertise & Technical Innovation At OTC 2012

Tuesday, April 24, 2012 - Subsea 7, a global leader in seabed-to-surface engineering, construction and services to the offshore energy industry, will be exhibiting the wealth of its expertise and some of its new groundbreaking technology at OTC 2012 in Houston.

BIS Skills Centre to Exhibit at OTC

Tuesday, April 24, 2012 - Leading specialist training and consultancy services provider, BIS Skills Centre, is preparing to exhibit for the first time at two key industry events this year.

Caterpillar to Unveil Two New Products at OTC 2012

Tuesday, April 24, 2012 - Caterpillar Global Petroleum will introduce two new products designed to improve the productivity, efficiency and safety of drilling operations.

Alderley to Demonstrate LNG Capabilities at OTC 2012

Monday, April 23, 2012 - Alderley, a market leader in liquid and gas metering and produced water treatment packages, will be exhibiting at the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, Texas, at the Reliant Center April 30 through May 3.

GL Noble Denton to Poll O&G Professionals at OTC 2012

Friday, April 20, 2012 - Global technical advisor GL Noble Denton will poll hundreds of industry professionals on essential issues affecting the Americas market at OTC 2012 in Houston, April 30 - May 3.

Honeywell to Exhibit Portfolio of Safety and Pressure Sensors at OTC

Wednesday, April 11, 2012 - Honeywell Sensing and Control to Exhibit Portfolio of Safety and Pressure Sensors at OTC

Trelleborg to Reveal Offshore O&G Industry Market Research at OTC

Wednesday, April 11, 2012 - Further emphasizing its dedication to innovative polymer engineering for the offshore O&G sector, Trelleborg will present 7 technical lectures on industry-related subjects at the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, Texas, from April 30-May 3.

Happening at the Event

Israeli Energy Minister Sees Natural Gas as Anchor for Middle East Peace

Thursday, May 03, 2012 - Israeli's Prime Minister of Energy and Water Resources says natural gas resources are not only a means of securing supply for the domestic market, but also as an anchor for achieving peace with its neighbors in the Middle East.

Long-Term R&D Investment Critical For Future O&G Production Success

Thursday, May 03, 2012 - The O&G industry must commit to making long term investments in research and development to ensure it can unlock resources in increasingly complex environments.

Is the O&G Industry Maximizing the Young Talent Pool?

Thursday, May 03, 2012 - With statistics pointing to the alarming reality that the "baby boom" generation is at the retirement door, the question lingers as to whether the O&G industry is capitalizing on the opportunity to secure vacancies.

Slideshow: Rigzone OTC 2012

Thursday, May 03, 2012 - View pictures from the 2012 Offshore Technology Conference held in Houston April 30-May 3.

Total: Recruiting Rising and Shining Stars

Thursday, May 03, 2012 - Identifying and hiring technical superstars satisfies only part of the challenge of drawing world-class talent.

'Lessons Learned' Post-Macondo by USCG

Wednesday, May 02, 2012 - The U.S. Coast Guard is reviewing its regulatory regime and the lessons learned following the 2010 Macondo incident, Jeff Lants said.

PEMEX Outlines Offshore, Deepwater Campaign

Wednesday, May 02, 2012 - An intense campaign to increase production is taking place at PEMEX and operators will be paid by their incremental production, New Ventures Manager Sergio Guaso said.

Is the Gulf Back in Business?

Wednesday, May 02, 2012 - A group of OTC panelists agree the Gulf of Mexico approval process is moving at a snail's pace but exploration and production from the offshore area is still a vital national resource for America's economy.

CEPSA to Candidates: Grow with Us

Wednesday, May 02, 2012 - CEPSA is expanding its worldwide operations, and is looking for people to grow with it.

Independents Critical to Maximizing GOM, Global Offshore Production

Wednesday, May 02, 2012 - Independent O&G producers remain critical to GOM and other offshore oil and gas provinces worldwide in order to maximize production of resources, said John D. Schiller.

Tullow Turns Ghana into Hot Spot

Wednesday, May 02, 2012 - Touted as Africa's biggest oil find in the last decade, Jubilee overcame several significant technical and commercial hurdles to commence production in a short amount of time.

Perseverance Pays Off for Nikaitchuq Production

Wednesday, May 02, 2012 - The start of production from the Eni-operated Nikaitchuq project on Alaska's North Slope represents the first standalone development by a new entrant into Alaska's O&G industry.

Who Dat Trumps Post-Macondo Obstacles

Monday, April 30, 2012 - The Who Dat development has overcome many obstacles post-Macondo and achieved many "firsts" for offshore development, commented a panel of seven at OTC.

Inpex Sees Bright Future for LNG Jobs Down Under

Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - Given the magnitude of the $34 billion Ichthys project, one can safely assume that finding the right people to for the project is an ongoing challenge for Inpex.

BSEE to Expand Workforce to Handle Increase Permitting, Review Activity

Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - BSEE plans to hire an additional 200 people to handle the agency's increasing workload due to increased regulations in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, BSEE Director James Watson tells attendees at OTC in Houston.

Pazflor Moves Angola to New Heights

Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - Pazflor is an innovative first, panel members remarked during an OTC session Tuesday morning about the oil project offshore Angola.

The Industry's Game-Changer: Technology

Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - Innovation and collaboration are crucial for overcoming future energy challenges, panelists said during an OTC 2012 session that examined the challenges and uncertainties over the future availability of oil.

CNOOC Sees 'Bright Future' for South China Sea Development

Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - CNOOC sees a "bright future" for South China Sea exploration and development, despite the significant challenges faced in exploration and production.

Total to Produce More from Deepwater by 2015

Monday, April 30, 2012 - Total aims to produce more than 1 Mboepd of O&G from deepwater fields by 2015, 11% of the total deepwater volume extracted by the industry, a top Total executive said at OTC.

FCNG: A Solution for Regional Markets?

Monday, April 30, 2012 - Growing demand for nat gas to generate electricity, power industrial facilities and distribute to homes and businesses could help make marine transport of CNG a reality, said WorleyParsons' Global LNG Leadership Team.

BP Continues with Efforts to Enhance Offshore Safety Standards

Monday, April 30, 2012 - BP Exec. VP Bernard Looney tells OTC attendees the company has made significant progress in restoring trust in BP and to enhance the company's safety and risk management.

Session Features

No North American-Style Shale Revolution for Developing World

Wednesday, May 08, 2013 - ConocoPhillips executive believes that key ingredients that brought about the shale gas revolution in North America are missing in countries like China and India.

ATR Seeks Potential Acquisitions at OTC

Wednesday, May 08, 2013 - ATR is seeking potential acquisitions at the world's largest oil show in Houston this week at the 2013 Offshore Technology Conference.

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