14 January 2015
Event will be accompanied by an EOR/Carbonates workshop

The Industry Technology Facilitator (ITF) is hosting its fifth GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) meeting at the Hilton Resort Kuwait on 26 January alongside an EOR/Carbonates workshop the following day.

Key researchers in the technology development community as well as global ITF members will attend both these events. The workshop presents a rare opportunity for experienced researchers to share current research within their field of expertise as well as areas for further research and how this would benefit the oil and gas community - all in front of a global audience of prospective ITF sponsors. All attendees will then discuss individual challenges in further detail and debate areas of research that are likely candidates for ITF Joint Industry Projects (JIPs).

The output from this workshop will be a clear list of challenges as well as the benefits of resolving them and how this may be achieved. This will form the basis of a call for proposals from ITF - an invitation to the technology development community to put forward solutions. It is expected that the call will result in the launch of a number of JIPs with up to 100% funding from the ITF membership.

Dr Patrick O'Brien, CEO of ITF said: "This event continues to bring together corporate level representation from GCC oil companies, service companies and other strategic technology stakeholders to debate the opportunities and challenges of collaborative technology development to benefit the region.  After our last successful meeting held in Qatar, we are delighted to again provide the platform to network with subject matter experts and peers."

If you feel you would like to be considered to attend this event, please email: t.zaccarini@itfenergy.com stating why you would like to attend and why you should be considered.

ITF is also holding its Technology Showcase 2015 on March 4, with a focus on developing technology which will reduce costs and improve efficiency. There are a number of opportunities for technology and academics to showcase their innovations direct to key figures in both the operator and supply chain sectors.

For further information on the conference programme, sponsorship opportunities and to book exhibition spaces and view the recap video visit: http://showcase.itfenergy.com or www.itfenergy.com

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About ITF
ITF is driving oil and gas technology development and collaboration. With a membership of international oil and gas operator and service companies, the industry technology facilitator has launched over 200 innovative joint industry projects. ITF champions technology development and believes investment is crucial to solving the most pressing challenges the industry faces in securing reserves.

Gayle Grant, account director tel 01224 253808 email gayle.grant@bigpartnership.co.uk

Richard Crighton, senior account executive tel 01224 253813 email richard.crighton@bigpartnership.co.uk

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