The West African International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (WAIPEC) will return to Lagos, in Nigeria, for its second edition 6-8th February 2018.
The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN), which backs the new gabfest, says that the second edition is insured by the “hugely positive feedback from the inaugural event” which took place at the Eko Convention Centre in February 2017.
“Over 350 delegates and over 200 participating companies took part in WAIPEC 2017”, PETAN says in a release. Through topical debates and speaker sessions over two days, “the conference offered exclusive insight in to how to unlock strategic value within West Africa’s oil and gas sector, how to leverage innovation, best practice and technology to grow the industry and how to remain competitive in a tough global market”, the statement declares.
“An international exhibition ran alongside the conference showcasing all of the latest products and services from companies”, PETAN reports. “Speakers and participating organisations included representatives from The Nigerian National Petroleum Company, Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Companies Ltd, Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc, First E&P Development Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation and Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board.
“WAIPEC’s programme for 2018 will build on the progress of 2017 and will once again be driven by an esteemed steering committee, representing a cross section of key stakeholders from the Nigerian oil and gas industry”.
Bank Anthony Okoroafor, Chairman of PETAN commented; “WAIPEC 2017 provided a great platform for the very best representatives from across the West African energy industry to come together and discuss, deliberate and share their insight and knowledge towards creating beneficial strategies for the betterment of all areas of the industry. After some fantastic feedback and much demand, we are delighted to announce that WAIPEC will return for 2018, where we will continue the conversation and hopefully reflect on the progress that has been made from 2017.”
The Conference calls on all to visit www.waipec.com for full details and registration.
