Four Global Affairs Committee Luncheons are scheduled during this year's Annual Meeting. All delegates with international interests are cordially invited to attend and participate in these events. Tickets for the luncheons can be purchased in advance (see registration form) or onsite (in limited quantities) at the Event Ticket Sales Booth located in the Registration Area. Luncheon attendees must have a ticket for admission.
The Value of Regional Pressure Studies in Africa Based on Niger Delta Experience
Wednesday, 25 September 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Cost: US$30 Location: George R. Brown Convention Center GAC Regional Coordinators: Fela Aromolaran, Africa; Bill Ayres and Ram Kumar Thakur, Middle East
Speaker
Richard Swarbrick Global Director Geopressure, Ikon Science
Richard Swarbrick is a world-renowned expert in subsurface pressures. He is active in promoting the understanding of subsurface issues through radio and media appearances and is well known through his publications, standard petroleum exploration text books and global scale studies which have given him a worldwide profile.
After completing a First Class degree in Geology from Durham University UK and a PhD in Sedimentology and Tectonics at the University of Cambridge, Richard spent 10 years in international roles in the UK and Houston for Mobil Oil Inc. In 1989 he began teaching Petroleum Geology at Durham University, where he is still actively involved in research and teaching - leading to his Professorship in 2008. In 1997 he founded GeoPressure Technology, advising E&P companies on how to reduce the risks associated with drilling and assisting with important decisions around well-planning and geopressure petrophysical and geological interpretations. Between 1994 and 2001 he instigated and ran GeoPOP (GEOsciences Project into OverPressure) which was funded by 17 oil and gas companies.
GeoPressure Technology became part of the Ikon Science business in 2006 and Richard continued in the role of its managing director which he had held since its incorporation. He was appointed to the full board of Ikon Science in November 2010.
Richard Swarbrick is a world-renowned expert in subsurface pressures. He is active in promoting the understanding of subsurface issues through radio and media appearances and is well known through his publications, standard petroleum exploration text books and global scale studies which have given him a worldwide profile.
