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Nov 23-26 Power Projects in the Middle East & North Africa, Radisson SAS Hotel, Dubai, UAE, by the CWC School for Energy. (Barri Sassa, Regent House, Oyster Wharf, 16-18 Lombard Road, London, Phone: +44 20 7978 0042 FAX: +44 20 7978 0099 EMail: bsassa@thecwcgroup.com Web: http://www.thecwcgroup.com/train_detail_home.asp?TID=60)
This is the first course on power to be focussed on the Middle East & North Africa and has been produced following extensive research with key players in the region. The course will provide participants with a comprehensive overview of the power industry in the region and will address the opportunities and challenges that exist.
Nov 23-27 World Fiscal Systems for Oil & Gas, Radisson SAS Hotel, Dubai, UAE, by the CWC School for Energy. (Barri Sassa, Regent House, Oyster Wharf, 16-18 Lombard Road, London, Phone: +44 20 7978 0042 FAX: +44 20 7978 0099 EMail: bsassa@thecwcgroup.com Web: http://www.thecwcgroup.com/train_detail_home.asp?TID=35)
World Fiscal Systems for Oil and Gas is a five-day computer-based interactive training course. It is based on a work book with examples and exercises. Participants will receive, free of charge, the petroleum fiscal software used during the course. This provides a "starter-kit" to solve fiscal issues after completing the course.
Nov 24-28 World Legal Systems and Contracts for Oil and Gas, The Chesterfield Mayfair, London, UK, by the CWC School for Energy. (Barri Sassa, Regent House, Oyster Wharf, 16-18 Lombard Road, London, Phone: +44 20 7978 0042 FAX: +44 20 7978 0099 EMail: bsassa@thecwcgroup.com Web: http://www.thecwcgroup.com/train_detail_sub.asp?TID=57&SID=4)
This training course provides participants with a comprehensive overview of the oil & gas law issues involved in the global energy business.
By attending this course participants will:
• Gain knowledge of petroleum law frameworks and how they can foster oil and gas activity
• Review petroleum contract structures that hose governments and oil companies use to grant petroleum rights and govern petroleum activities
• Analyse key petroleum agreements relating to exploration, development and marketing of oil and gas
• Participate in a unique simulation exercise that will put in practice the knowledge gained over the week
The presenters will use a lecture format for this training course, but interaction, questions and discussion will be encouraged. While the intention is to provide an understanding of the legal systems that govern world oil & gas activities, specific examples from various countries will be used to demonstrate relevant provisions and issues. Also attendees will receive a comprehensive set of the seminar notes that will include sample laws, host government agreements, joint development agreements and other documents that will be the subject of review and discussion during the seminar.
Dec 01-05 Eighth International Geostatistics Congress - GEOSTATS 2008, Sheraton Hotel & Convention Center, Santiago, Chile, by the Department of Mining Engineering, University of Chile. (Amada Plaza, Paseo Bulnes 197. Piso 6, Phone: (56-2) 652 1521 FAX: (56-2) 652 1570 EMail: info@geostats2008.com Web: http://www.geostats2008.com)
The program will include theoretical advances, new insights and case studies in geostatistics and its applications to mineral resources evaluation and reservoir characterization. Authors are invited to submit a 500-word abstract of their paper by November 5, 2007, to info@geostats2008.com
Dec 01-05 VIII International Geostatistics Congress, Sheraton Hotel & Convention Center, Santiago, Chile, by the Dpt of Mining Engineering, University of Chile and Gecamin Ltd.. (Olga Cherepanova, Paseo Bulnes 197, 6th Floor, Santiago, Chile, Phone: (562) 652 1519 FAX: (562) 652 1570 EMail: info@geostats2008.com Web: http://www.geostats2008.com)
The Congress will be centered on innovations and practical applications of geostatistics in diverse areas, including:
- Mining
- Geology
- Oil and Gas
- Hydrology
- Forestry
- Environment
- Health Science
- Agriculture
- Soil Sciences
Authors are invited to submit a 500-word abstract of their paper in English formatted as a Word file, by November 05, 2007 to info@geostats2008.com. The summary should include a title of no more than 100 characters, authors’ full names, their positions, companies, business addresses, city, country, telephones and e-mails. If accepted, a full camera-ready article in English, up to 10 pages long, will be required by May 07, 2008. All final papers accepted will appear in the Congress Proceedings.
Dec 01-04 GTL Fundamentals, Radisson SAS Hotel Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa, by the CWC School for Energy. (Barri Sassa, Regent House, Oyster Wharf, 16-18 Lombard Road, London, Phone: +44 20 7978 0007 FAX: +44 20 7978 0099 EMail: bsassa@thecwcgroup.com Web: http://www.thecwcgroup.com/train_detail_home.asp?TID=34)
GTL Fundaments provides the fast-track understanding of the XTL industry that you require to make strategic and commercial decisions and offers the fantastic opportunity to visit the PetroSA GTL plant in Mossel Bay on Day Four of the course.
This is an intensive three day course which will combine lectures with practical exercises and guest speaker presentations. As with all CWC School for Energy courses, an interactive approach will be encouraged, providing participants from across the world with the opportunity of practical exchange and learning throughout the course.
By attending this unique training course you will:
• Fast-track your understanding of the F-T processes
• Grasp the complexity of catalysts’ manufacturing and their availability
• Evaluate the F-T technologies currently available
• Address the challenges facing the current GTL projects
• Assess the impact of current oil prices on GTL economics
• Obtain a comprehensive picture of costs of GTL projects: technology, capital, construction
• Examine the factors influencing return on investment
• Compare GTL projects against other gas monetisation alternatives
Dec 02-04 Mature Assets 2008, Hilton Aberdeen Treetops Hotel, Aberdeen, Scotland (Claire Hope, Phone: 020 7368 9300 EMail: enquire@iqpc.co.uk Web: http://www.iqpc.com/uk/mature/enewsletter)
Mature Assets 2008 will address the challenges in ensuring that the assets are effectively and economically developed. It will look at best practice in ensuring that these deliver maximum performance through effective financial forecasting, good strategic planning and the right technology choice.
At Mature Assets 2008 you can expect to:
- Be at the forefront of the industry debate on optimal approaches to sustaining production from mature fields
- Gain first hand operational insight into successful strategies for production enhancement from aging assets
- Gain invaluable intelligence on cutting edge technology applications for production enhancement
- Benchmark your current practices with those of the industry
- Position yourself as the partner of choice in a stringent supply market by joining your peers in this important industry meeting
Operators speaking include: Shell, ConocoPhillips, MOL, Gaz de France, DONG, Bluewater
Benefit from the knowledge sharing and networking at this annual gathering; join industry leaders and gain a competitive advantage in your recovery strategy and results.
You can book with one of three ways:
Visit: www.iqpc.com/uk/mature/enewsletter
Email: enqure@iqpc.co.uk
Call: +44 (0)207 368
Dec 02-03 Multiphase Flow Assurance, Thislte Aberdeen Altens, Aberdeen, UK, by the IQPC. (Kristy Sadler, Phone: 647-342-3545 EMail: enquire@iqpc.co.uk Web: http://www.iqpc.com/uk/flow)
Multiphase Flow Assurance will help you understand, design and manage multiphase flow to reduce blockages and maximise your flow efficiency. This is a two day event chocked-full of essential information for executives responsible for flow assurance. Delegates will benefit from case studies, panel discussions, unrivalled networking and benchmarking and a full-day interactive workshop.
Dec 08-10 9th National Conference on Science, Policy, and the Environment: Biodiversity in a Rapidly Changing World, Ronald Reagan Center, Washington, DC, USA, by the National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE). (Cassandra Brunette, Phone: 202-530-5810 EMail: cbrunette@ncseonline.org Web: http://www.ncseonline.org/conference/biodiversity)
National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE) welcomes you to participate in the 9th National Conference on Science, Policy, and the Environment: Biodiversity in a Rapidly Changing World. This interactive conference will take place December 8-10, 2008 in Washington, DC with goals to develop a new biodiversity strategy in a 21st century context. Plan on joining part in the discussion with government officials, scientists, businesses, and NGOs. For more information visit www.ncseonline.org/conference/biodiversity. Registration will open in early fall.
Dec 15-19 AGU Fall Meeting, Convention Center, San Francisco, CA, USA, by the American Geophysical Union. (AGU Meetings Department, 2000 Florida Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20009 USA, Phone: 202-462-6900 FAX: 202-328-0566 EMail: fm-help@agu.org Web: http://www.agu.org/meetings/fm08/)
The Fall Meeting is expected to draw a crowd of over 15,000 geophysicists from around the world. The Fall Meeting provides an opportunity for researchers, teachers, students, and consultants to present and review the latest issues affecting the Earth, the planets, and their environments in space. This meeting will cover topics in all areas of Earth and space sciences.
Dec 16-17 Energy Techology and Policy Short Course, Thompson Conference Center, Austin, TX, by the UT's Cockrell School of Engineering. (Theresa Dobbs, Phone: 512-471-4875 FAX: 512-471-0831 EMail: tdobbs@mail.utexas.edu Web: http://lifelong.engr.utexas.edu/shortcourse.cfm?course_num=1175)
Abstract
Dr. Michael Webber, a noted public speaker and researcher on energy technology and policy, will share entertaining insights and refreshingly candid views about the best and worst of U.S. energy policy, including brief snippets of its history, real-world examples, outlook going forward, and global implications. These energetic and interactive lectures will cover the nexus of energy technology and policy with examples, findings from recent research, and projections into the future. Particular emphasis will be given to the role of Texas as a leader (and laggard) in U.S. and world energy policy. While attendees will gain an overview of the technical and engineering fundamentals of energy, including the benefits and impacts of different fuels and the capabilities of different technologies, they will also gain insights into the role of energy in the economy, international affairs and American culture. This two-day course will be comprised of one-and-a-half days of interactive lectures and a half-day of discussion of hot topics in energy current events.
Hot Topics
1. Energy Basics & Fundamentals
2. Energy Uses in America
3. Fuels & Technologies
4. Energy & the Environment
5. Futuristic and renewable energy technologies and fuels
6. Energy & the Economy
7. Energy Geography & International Affairs
8. Approaches to Conservation
9. Energy at the Movies (Energy & Culture)
10. Hybrid and other advanced vehicle technologies
11. Electrochemical energy systems: fuel cells and batteries
12. Peak Oil: Is it real? Should we care?
13. Global Climate Change
14. Texas as World Energy Leader (and Laggard)
15. Thirst for Power: The Nexus of Energy & Water
Target Audience
This course is designed to bring decisionmakers, policymakers, and mid- and senior-level managers up to speed on a breadth of issues that will be valuable for their jobs in any industry or government position that is related to or heavily affected by energy.
Jan 27-29 Contract Risk Management for the LNG Supply Chain, London, United Kingdom (Customer Services, IQPC Ltd, Phone: +44 (0) 20 7368 9300 FAX: +44 (0)20 7368 9301 EMail: enquire@iqpc.co.uk Web: http://www.crm-lngsupplychain.com)
Feb 21-24 The Third Grmena International Conference & Exhibition on Water Resources Management, Cairo University, Conference Centre, Egypt, Cairo, Giza, Egypt, by the Grmena ( Geo-Resources of the Middle East & North Africa. (Dr. Sharief Sadek, Geology Department, Cairo University, Egypt, Phone: 00202 - 83 70 752 FAX: 00202 - 3 44 85 73 EMail: al_shareefan@yahoo.com Web: http://www.grmena.com.eg)
:: Call for Papers
The Organizing Committee has the Honor to invite all Scientists and Professionals who are involved in the Water Resources Studies to share their knowledge and their expertise with original Contributions pertaining to the Themes of the Conference.
:: Themes
Hydrological and Hydraulic Systems
Conservation, Reuse, and Recycling
Demand Forecasting
Distribution and Optimization
Sourcing
Water Quality Protection
Treatment
Storage
Reclamation
Eco-hydrology
Water Augmentation
Water Use
Aquaculture
Domestic
Recreation
Transportation
Industrial
Agriculture/Irrigation
Hydropower
Containment and Collection
Modelling and Simulation
Integrated Urban Water Management
Sludge Handling
Wastewater Reuse
Wastewater Discharge
Groundwater Mapping
Remote Sensing &Geographic Information Systems
International Rivers
Environmental Management Systems
Planning and Management
Management of Aquifer Recharge
Use of Water and Land for Food
Environmental Sustainability
Mar 22-27 2009 Annual Meeting, The Riviera Hotel, Las Vegs, NV, USA, by the Association of American Geographers. ( Phone: 202-234-1450 EMail: meeting@aag.org Web: http://www.aag.org/annualmeetings/2009/index.htm)
Join 8,000 geographers, GIS specialists, and environmental scientists from around the world in Las Vegas for the very latest in research, policy, and applications in geography, sustainability, and GIScience, during the annual conference of the Association of American Geographers, to be held March 22–27, 2009. The program will feature 4,000 presentations by leading scholars and researchers from more than 60 countries, an international networking reception, and exhibitions showcasing recent scholarly publications, advanced geographic technologies, and expanding employment opportunities. Numerous field trips will also explore the rich cultural and physical geography of Las Vegas and the surrounding region. To register for the meeting, or to submit a paper, visit www.aag.org.
Apr 13-17 International Conference on Water, Environment and Health Sciences: The Challenges of Climate Change, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla, Cholula, Puebla, Mexico, by the Universidad de las Americas, Puebla. (Jose A. Raynal, P. O. Box # 412, Santa Catarina Martir, 72820 Puebla, Mexico, Phone: 522222292647 FAX: 522222292096 EMail: icwehs@yahoo.com, icwehs@hotmail.com Web: http://www.udlap.mx/ICWEHS)
The International Conference on Water Environment and Health Sciences: The Challenge of Climate Change, will provide a forum for the interdisciplinary exchange of issues, views, experiences and needs for research in the areas of water, environment and health sciences under the influence of climate change.
Suggested conference paper or poster and session categories, topic trade offs are not only accepted but encouraged:
- Water
Precipitation
Potential Evaporation
Groundwater
Surface Water
Interaction between Surface and Ground Water
- Environment
Water and Wastewater Treatment
Pesticides
Remediation
Hazardous Waste
Heavy Metals
- Health Sciences
Epidemiology
Toxicology
Exposure Assessment
Risk Assessment and Communication
- Education
Apr 27-30 SIPES 46th Annual Meeting, The Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA, by the Society of Independent Professional Earth Scientists. (Diane Finstrom, 4925 Greenville Avenue, Suite 1106, Dallas, TX 75206, Phone: 214-363-1780 FAX: 214-363-8195 EMail: sipes@sipes.org Web: http://www.sipes.org)
The theme of this two-day event is "Turning Barriers into Opportunities." The 46th Annual SIPES Convention will feature an outstanding two-day technical session focused on petroleum independents, as well as several social events and tours. There are also plenty of opportunities to network with other independents from across the country. Go to the SIPES website - http://www.sipes.org and click on "Films" to see examples of prior SIPES Convention technical programs. Visitors are welcome, and you don't have to be a SIPES Member to attend.
Jun 07-10 2009 AAPG Annual Convention and Exhibition, The Colorado Convention Center, Denver, Colorado, USA, by the American Association of Petroleum Geologists. (Randa Reeder Briggs, P.O. Box 979, Tulsa, OK 74101, Phone: 918-560-2660 FAX: 918-560-2684 EMail: rreeder@aapg.org)
Jul 13-16 10th International Conference On the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements, Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico, by the International Society of Trace Element Biogeochemistry and Centro de Investigaciones en Materiales Avanzados A. C.. (Ma. Teresa Alarcón, Miguel de Cervantes 120 Col. Complejo Industrial Chihuahua, Phone: +52 (614) 439 1121 FAX: +52 (614) 4391100 EMail: icobte2009@cimav.edu.mx Web: http://icobte2009.cimav.edu.mx)
The ICOBTE Conference organizing committee cordially invites you to participate in the scientific and social programs of the 10th International Conference on the Biogeochemistry of Trace Elements. This Conference is a continuation of the very successful ICOBTE series. Recent ICOBTE conferences were held in Austria(1999), Canada (2001), Sweden (2003), Australia (2005) and China (2007).
Main Themes of the Conference:
Trace element biogeochemistry and environmental sustainability
Trace element contamination, environmental and human health impacts
Advances in toxicology and risk assessment
Regulatory and policy dimensions of trace element contamination
Advances in remediation technologies for trace element contaminated sites
New techniques to study the fate of trace elements in the environment
Arsenic and fluoride in the environment
Aug 21-23 Gemological Research Conference, Town & Country Resort and Convention Center, San Diego, California, United States, by the Gemological Institute of America. (Dr. James E. Shigley, GIA (Mail Stop 38), 5355 Armada Dr., Carlsbad, CA 92008, Phone: 760-603-4019 EMail: grc2009@gia.edu Web: www.grc2009.gia.edu)
To explore the most recent technical developments in gemology and related sciences, the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) will host its second Gemological Research Conference. The program will feature invited lectures, submitted oral and poster presentations, panel discussions, and a gem photography competition and workshop. The Mineralogical Society of America will collaborate with GIA on hosting one of the conference sessions. Pre-and post-conference field trips will visit nearby gem pegmatite mines.
May 14-22 Geological Society of Nevada Symposium 2010, John Ascuaga's Nugget, Reno/Sparks, Nevada, USA, by the Geological Society of Nevada. (Eric Ruud, P.O. Box 13375 Reno, Nevada, USA 89507, Phone: 775/323-3500 FAX: 775/323-3599 EMail: gsn@gsnv.org Web: http://www.gsnv.org/symposium)
"Great Basin Evolution and Metallogeny"
Jun 21-24 SIPES 47th Annual Meeting, Cheyenne Mountain Resort, Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA, by the Society of Independent Professional Earth Scientists. (Diane Finstrom, 4925 Greenville Avenue, Suite 1106, Phone: 214-363-1780 FAX: 214-363-8195 EMail: sipes@sipes.org Web: http://www.sipes.org)
The 47th Annual SIPES Convention will feature an outstanding two-day technical session focused on petroleum independents, as well as several social events and tours. There are also plenty of opportunities to network with other independents from across the country. Go to the SIPES website - http://www.sipes.org and click on "Films" to see examples of prior SIPES Convention technical programs. Visitors are welcome, and you don't have to be a SIPES Member to attend.
Sep 05-10 The 11th Congress of the International Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment. (IAEG2010), SkyCity Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand, by the IAEG. ( Phone: +64 9 360 1240 FAX: +64 9 360 1242 EMail: iaeg2010@tcc.co.nz Web: http://www.iaeg2010.com)
The Congress aims to showcase both tested and innovative local New Zealand knowledge to overseas colleagues as well as bringing state of the art practice to New Zealand. Special emphasis will be given to engaging with younger members of the profession to encourage them to register and contribute. The principle theme of the five day IAEG2010 is Geologically Active which includes geohazards on the leading edge, geohazard management, role of the engineering geologist in the 21st Century and advances in geoengineering.
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