Aberdeen will see industry professionals gather later this month at the 5th European Sand Management Forum, with Peter Fowler of Chevron and Mike Hannan of the Department of Energy and Climate Change billed as keynote speakers.

The conference and exhibition, organised by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and the Sand Management Network, takes place at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre on March 21 and 22.

It will focus on sand management strategy in the oil and gas industry and the importance of adopting a strategic approach, onshore and offshore, in order to manage costs. The conference will appeal to subsea and topside engineers and asset managers working in sand-producing fields.

Mr Fowler, Subsurface Manager for Britannia Operator Ltd and Chartered Petroleum Engineer, has over 30 years’ experience in exploration, appraisal, development and operations. His keynote address on Wednesday 21 March will discuss Chevron’s approach to sand management, looking at its worldwide operations, use of sand control technologies in Europe and adding value through reservoir management.

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