Society of Petroleum Engineers, Port Harcourt Section

2023 YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SYMPOSIUM

Casoni International Hotels and Suites Ltd.
(#6 Presbyterian Close, off Stadium Road, Port Harcourt, Nigeria)

Friday, 14th April - Saturday, 15th April 2023

Theme: Secure and Sustainable Energy: Challenges and Opportunities for the Energy Professionals.

Energy is a critical enabler of economic prosperity, sustainable development, and societal health. In the past decade, the energy industry has made some strides to build more sustainable energy systems geared towards environmentally friendly society.

However, recent global and geopolitical events have highlighted the need to ensure uninterrupted, affordable, and accessible energy for human activities. Therefore, it has become pertinent and absolutely necessary to find technical and smarter ways to reduce our carbon footprint while, at the same time, expanding and diversifying our energy sources.

Striking the right balance between energy security and sustainability is thus critical for the industry. This we hope to digest as we converge.

This symposium program will feature discussions on the ways forward by addressing the current challenges and opportunities in the industry and the need to develop solutions that enable secure and sustainable energy

MEET THE HOST

Daniel Abia

Daniel Abia

Chairman, SPE Port Harcourt Section

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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Med Kamal

Med Kamal

2023 SPE President

Key Drivers for Achieving Secure and Sustainable Energy and the Role of Young Professionals

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Obi Imemba

Obi Imemba

Executive Director, TotalEnergies Nigeria

Energy Insecurity in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Industry’s Approach to Tackle it

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SPECIAL GUESTS OF HONOUR

Abdulrahman Mijinyawa

AbdulRahman Mijinyawa

General Manager, Development & Subsurface, Shell Nigeria

Abdulrahman Mijinyawa is ...

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effiom Oghogho

Oghogho Effiom

SPE, Africa Regional Director

Oghogho Effiom is the Regional Director, Africa for Society of Petroleum Engineers, ...

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felix Obike

Felix Obike

SPE, Nigeria Council Chairman

Felix Chijioke Obike is a vibrant SPE member that has held numerous distinguished positions ...

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debo Adebajo

Debo Adebajo

Vice President, Technical, Heirs Holding

Debo Adebajo is Vice-President, Technical. Debo is an Experienced Petroleum Engineer, with ...

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PANEL SESSION

Meet our Panelists

uche

Johnbosco Uche

Energy Transition Business Opportunity Manager, Shell Companies in Nigeria

Area of Focus: Energy Sustainability

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ifeoma

Ifeoma Malo

CEO, Clean Technology Hub Nigeria

Area of Focus: Policy and Regulations

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ayuk

NJ Ayuk

Chairman African Energy Chamber and CEO of Centurion Law Group

Area of Focus: Investment in Secure and Sustainable Energy

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obefele

Obafele Iwebo

Projects Director (Sub-Saharan Africa), Schneider Electric

Area of Focus: Digitalization

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eze

Chuka David Eze

Managing Director, Frazimex Engineering Limited (Oilserv Group)

Area of Focus: Energy Infrastructure: Gap and Potential

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jude

Jude Osimobi

Geophysicist, Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria

Role: Moderator, Panel Session

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BREAKOUT SESSION

Discuss with Subject Matter Experts...

afolabi

Afolabi Akinrogunde

Investment Manager, All-On

Title: Green Mini-Grids: Accelerating Electricity Access Through Clean Energy Mini-Grid Solutions

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ifeoma

Yetunde Fadeyi

Climate Change Consultant at IRENA

Title: GHG Emission Reduction and Climate Change

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franklin

Franklin Omusi

MD/CEO, Genesis Ecopower Systems Limited.

Title: Energy Storage in Energy Transition: The Importance of Energy Storage Systems in Decarbonization Roadmap.

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lester

Michael Ogbuanu

Lead, Site Management Systems, NLNG

Title: Sustainable Energy Supply: The Role of LNG in the Energy Transition

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SHORT COURSES

Join Us for a Short Course in your Favourite Area

Henry

Henry Ren

Senior Consultant at REN DATASIM, LLC

Course Title: Blockchain Technology and Digital Twin Distributed Data Fabric for Oil & Gas Applications

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chris

Chris Egwuatu

Project QHSSE Engineering and Management, Nigeria LNG

Course Title: Business Analysis and Project Management in the Energy Industry

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thankgod jnr

Thankgod Egbe Jr.

Machine Learning Engineer, CypherCrescent Limited

Course Title: Machine Learning in the Energy Industry

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Gerald

Gerald Ihedilonye

Co-Founder, ExcelforEnergy

Course Title: Applications of Microsoft Excel in the Energy Industry

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THE ENERGY CHALLENGE

Participate in The Energy Challenge and win a Prize...

energy Challenge

The current climate crisis is the most crucial challenge of our time and nations have a key role in driving the change to a decarbonized economy. Recently, Nigeria released its Energy Transition Plan (ETP) to achieve the net zero emissions target that was announced at COP26. To achieve net zero emissions, we need radically new and achievable solutions that can address the current challenges in the energy transition in Nigeria.

Challenge Stages:

Stage Date Activity
First Stage 6th March – 20th March Submission of initiative plans (pdf or ppt format)
Second Stage 24th March – 3rd April Utilize digital platforms to leverage for idea selection; Contestants to make a 60 secs presentation on their idea which will be published on digital platforms for public appraisal.
Third / Final Stage April 15th Idea pitch during the symposium demonstrating idea feasibility, scalability, commercial viability, and social impact.
Register for Energy Challenge

CAREER FAIR

Meet and Interact With Potential Employers and Indusry Professionals Across Different Fields

Unemployment is one of the biggest problems facing Nigeria and is negatively affecting Nigerian youths, in particular. Therefore, it is timely to organize a symposium that incorporates skill building, knowledge sharing, networking, and a career fair. The 2023 SPE Young Professionals Symposium aims to provide an excellent opportunity for young graduates and job seekers to learn about different career options, network with potential employers, and increase their chances of getting hired. An array of prolific companies will be present during the symposium to participate in the career fair.

FEATURING

  • Employment / Recruitment Opportunities
  • CV Reviews
  • Career talks from professionals
  • Quizzes & Aptitude tests
  • Kahoot games with prizes to be won
Register for Career Fair

DEBATE

Register for Debate Session and Win a Prize

Topic: Should Nigeria Prioritize Renewable Energy Over Fossil Fuel to Address Both Energy Security and Climate Change?

REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

  • Ensure to register for the symposium
  • Click on the button below to register for debate
  • Fill and submit the online debater registration form
  • Organizers will contact you if you are selected
  • Entry closes 31st of March, 2023

PAST SYMPOSIUM

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