The focus of this year’s Conference was ‘Optimising Pipeline Performance by Harnessing our Human Capital’ and a wide range of case studies was presented ranging from industry training, optimising asset performance, intelligent pigging, integrity management and flow assurance.
The highlight of the Conference was the opening by Datuk (Dr) Abdul Rahim Hj Hashim who gave his first regional address as the newly appointed President of the International Gas Union (IGU).
Datuk Rahim expanded on what the IGU Presidency means for Malaysia and South East Asia generally. He observed that the gas industry should not take demand growth for its product for granted; indicating that the long lead times means there is a challenge to develop gas markets.
Professor Andrew Palmer from the Centre for Offshore Research and Engineering, University of Singapore, gave an enlightening presentation on the looming shortage of experienced personnel in the oil and gas industry. He highlighted the importance of recruiting students who want challenging, exciting work, stimulating colleagues, travel and reasonable monetary compensation.
