An Aberdeen conference focused on unconventional gas was last night hailed as a big success after nearly 300 delegates from all over the world took part.
Event chairman Tom Pickering, the co-founder of Composite Energy, now part of Dart Energy, said the two-day gathering at Aberdeen Conference and Exhibition Centre came on the back of a shift in public interest over the past year.
Speaking after the second Unconventional Gas Aberdeen conference and exhibition drew to a close, he said: “It built on last year’s success and moved the debate to cover wider issues and concerns, not only from within the industry but local communities.
“There’s also a greater level of interest and involvement from around the globe, where exploration work is underway in many regions.
“These are challenging times but also exciting as a new source of energy can be unlocked, generating more stable economic activity and security of supply for future generations.”
The event was organised by an industry led committee, with support from Aberdeen City Council, ITF and theAberdeen section of the Society of Petroleum Engineers. Delegates heard from major operators and service companies including Dart Energy, Cuadrilla, Halliburton, Chevron and Weatherford.