The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) has revealed that the West African International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (WAIPEC) will return to Lagos for its second edition on 6-8th February 2018 following hugely positive feedback from the inaugural event which took place at the Eko Convention Centre in February.
Over 350 delegates and over 200 participating companies took part in WAIPEC 2017. Topical Issues were discussed,while speakers, offered exclusive insight On how to unlock strategic value within West Africa’s oil and gas sector, how to leverage innovation, best practice and technology to grow the industry and how to remain competitive in a tough global market.
In addition, an international exhibition ran alongside the conference showcasing all of the latest products and services from companies. Speakers and participating organisations included representatives from The Nigerian National Petroleum Company, Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Companies Ltd, Seplat Petroleum Development Company Plc, First E&P Development Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation and Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board.
WAIPEC’s programme for 2018 will build on the progress of 2017 which will once again be driven by an esteemed steering committee, representing a cross section of key stakeholders from the Nigerian oil and gas industry.