Strategic Programme

Keynote Speakers

Andrea Lovatini

Director, Exploration Data and Geosolutions
SLB

Dr. Andrew Long

Chief Geoscientist, New Energy Solutions (NES)
TGS

Panel 1: External Challenges and Innovations in the Seismic Industry: Environmental, Economics, Investment, Resources, Merges, & Social

29 April 2025 | Ballroom 2 (Level 10), Imperial Lexis Kuala Lumpur

The seismic industry operates within a complex and dynamic landscape, facing a multitude of external pressures while simultaneously driving innovation. This panel session, "External Challenges and Innovations in the Seismic Industry: Environmental, Economics, Investment, Resources, Mergers, Social," will bring together industry leaders and experts to dissect these multifaceted challenges and explore the innovative solutions being developed to address them. The discussion will provide a holistic view of the forces shaping the future of seismic, considering environmental sustainability, economic realities, investment trends, resource management, industry consolidation, and social responsibility.

Moderator

James Wallace

Chief Geophysicist EH
BGP Offshore

Panelists

Karl Perry

Head of Seismic & Survey - Australia
Woodside Energy

Dr. Matthew Lamont

Co-founder and Managing Director
DUG

Panel 2: The Seismic Industry in the Era of Energy Transition: Navigating the Future and Identifying Key Breakthroughs

30 April 2025 | Ballroom 2 (Level 10), Imperial Lexis Kuala Lumpur

The energy landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation, with the seismic industry facing both challenges and unprecedented opportunities. This panel session, "The Seismic Industry in the Era of Energy Transition: Navigating the Future and Identifying Key Breakthroughs," will bring together leading experts to explore the evolving role of seismic technology in a world increasingly focused on sustainable energy. Discussions will center around how the industry can adapt and innovate to support the transition, while continuing to serve traditional energy needs. Panelists will delve into the critical challenges facing the seismic industry, including declining exploration budgets, the need for more environmentally responsible operations, and the increasing demand for data and insights to support new energy ventures. The session will also highlight the significant opportunities that arise from the energy transition, such as the growing use of seismic for carbon capture and storage (CCS) site characterization, geothermal exploration, and offshore wind farm development.

Moderator

Dr. Mike Branston

New Energy Domain Lead
SLB

Panelists

Tanya Herwanger

SVP Strategy & New Markets
Shearwater GeoServices

Dr. Andrew Long

Chief Geoscientist, New Energy Solutions (NES)
TGS

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