PRESS RELEASE
For immediate release: 23 January 2014
DIARY DATE
Event: Oceanology International 2014
Dates: Tuesday 11 - Thursday 13 March 2014
Venue: ExCeL London
Organised by: Reed Exhibitions Limited
Further information from: www.oceanologyinternational.com
SHOULD YOUR EXCITING CONCEPT FEATURE IN OCEANOLOGY INTERNATIONAL‘s
INNOVATION ZONE?
An underwater acoustic communication technology system; a low cost alternative to a
conventional lifted installation; Lithium Sulfur battery cells; a wave propelled unmanned
surface vessel; a family of low profile miniaturised acoustic arrays; a modular distributed
energy recovery system using vessels to harvest hybrid wind and hydrokinetic energy
offshore; use of Ultra-Violet radiation as an antifoulant; and a software solution for location
and classification of underwater cables, pipelines and unexploded ordinance are just some
of the innovative concepts that have been put forward to be featured in the new Innovation
Zone at Oceanology International (London’s ExCeL – 11-13 March), designed to help shape
the future of offshore and subsea technology. More are invited.
The organisers of Oceanology International are eager to attract even more innovators
behind additional exciting concepts and products to take part in this new area of the show
which is dedicated to providing out-of-the-box solutions to challenges such as reducing
capital expenditure or downtime; improving operational efficiency, or impact on health, safety
and the environment (HSE), or accuracy; increasing production or inspiring new ways of
operating. Entries are via www.oceanologyinternational.com/home/Innovation-Zone/. The
Innovation Zone is being run in collaboration with the Oiltech Investment Network.
This network was established in 2010 by leading global investors in upstream oil and gas
technologies to encourage the uptake of innovative products. Network members include
Altira Group, BP Technology Ventures, Chevron Technology Ventures, ConocoPhillips,
Energy Ventures, Investinor, Lime Rock Partners, Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures, Shell
Technology Ventures, Statoil Technology Invest, and Viking Venture, between them these
organisations have invested more than $1 billion in over 80 oil and gas technology
companies over the past five years. The network is managed by OTM Consulting, the
premier firm of technology management consultants in the oil and gas sector.
As OI 2014’s Event Director, James Coleman, of Reed Exhibitions explains: “The Zone
provides the ideal opportunity for entrepreneurs, universities, inventors and small businesses
to showcase their new innovations by means of video product demonstrations, as well as the
chance to present their new concept in the Innovation Theatre to professionals from marine
science and ocean technology related sectors from around the world. In 2012 over 7,600
attended from more than 70 countries.
“That’s not where the initiative ends,” he adds. “We are also introducing the ‘Meet the
Investors’ workshop and one-to-one meetings with investors as the vital other side of the
coin, held in collaboration with the Oiltech Investment Network.”
Jessica Rouse who manages the Oiltech Investment Network on behalf of OTM Consulting
adds “Innovators need to get their technology or service to market in the fastest and most
effective way and for that they need industry specific advice and expertise in tracking down
funding, that’s what this exciting OI and Oiltech introduction will help them do.”
‘Meet the Investor’ workshop and individual meetings
The OI 2014 ‘Meet the Investor’ workshop includes a half-day free-to-attend seminar
programme for all visitors aimed at providing industry specific advice and expertise for
innovators in the upstream oil and gas sector seeking partner funding.
The workshop will combine presentations by guest speakers from Oiltech Investment
Network members highlighting global technology needs; and keynote presentations
describing alternative routes to funding, and information on Venture Capital (VC) and Private
Equity (PE) funding. Importantly too it will provide opportunities to network with service
providers such as IP attorneys, finance advisors and accountants, other entrepreneurs and
key advisors within the E&P technology sector.
As Jessica Rouse explains, the first presentation from OTM Consulting hits the spot with its
title ‘What’s wrong with technology adoption in the E&P industry?’ “This will be presented by
Séadhna Wilson a team leader with particular expertise in subsurface technologies and
technology commercialisation,” she says. “At OTM he has consulted IOCs and NOCs on
technology value and R&D portfolio optimisation. This has included developing
commercialisation strategies for technologies that have yet to leave the R&D lab, or mature
technologies that are looking to enter the oil and gas market from other industries.
“Trevor Burgess from Lime Rock will also be speaking, taking ‘Money doesn’t grow on trees
– how to fund growth with private equity’ as his theme. He has been a Managing Director for
Lime Rock Partners since 2009 and is based in Aberdeen. He leads their oilfield technology
investment strategy and serves on the board of six oilfield new technology companies. Prior
to joining Lime Rock, Trevor Burgess had 30 years of international experience in oilfield
services with Schlumberger, Baker Hughes and Expro in operations, technology, marketing
and management roles.”
In addition to this, those actively seeking funding with the exploration and production (E&P)
and oilfield service sector can apply, by 28 February, to join one-to-one meetings with
specialist oil and gas investors. Again, this is free to attend, but subject to acceptance by the
Oiltech Investor Panel. Applications to the Innovation Zone will be assessed and invitations
issued to the successful candidates.
Further Oceanology International information and free online registration is at
www.oceanologoyinternational.com
ENDS
About Oceanology International
Oceanology International is the global forum where industry, academia and government
share knowledge and connect with the marine technology and ocean science community,
improving their strategies for measuring, exploiting, protecting and operating in the world’s
oceans. Established in 1969, Oceanology International features the world’s largest exhibition
for marine science and technology, multiple agenda-setting technical conferences, an
Innovation Zone and a visiting vessels and waterside demonstration programme.
The Oceanology International portfolio includes
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Oceanology International 2014 (11-13 March 2014, ExCeL London, UK): Over 520
international exhibitors and 8,000 attendees are expected to take part in this global
forum. Eight one-day conferences and three panel discussion on key industry topics
will take place during the three days of the show, as well as waterside
demonstrations. For more details: www.oceanologyinternational.com
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Spillex (11-13 March 2014, ExCeL London, UK): Spillex is a dedicated area inside
the Oceanology International 2014 exhibition hall and features the latest technology
and service solutions for assessing the potential of spill related impacts, mitigating
against and, if necessary, responding to them. For more details:
www.oceanologyinternational.com/Spillex/
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Catch the Next Wave conference (10 March 2014, London): at this international
conference, now in its second year, global experts will speak about disruptive
technologies and where they are emerging in the marine sector. The first Houstonbased Catch the Next Wave conference will be held in Autumn 2014. For more
details: www.ctnwconference.com
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Oceanology International China 2014 (3-5 September 2014, INTEX Shanghai,
China) The inaugural event, developed with the local government and industry
associations, was held in September 2013 and provided organisations with the
opportunity to capitalise on China’s rapidly growing offshore energy and marine
industries. For more details: www.oichina.com.cn/en
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Oceansp@ce: Oceansp@ce is an online and free-of-charge resource which delivers
hand-picked news from the world to the marine science and ocean technology
community. For more details: www.oceanspacenews.com
Notes to Editors:
Issued on behalf of Oceanology International 2014 by Judith Patten @ JPPR. Email:
judithpatten@jppr.uk.com; Tel: +44 (0)208 241 1912; Fax: +44 (0)208 940 6211
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