Innovative technology for challenging environments

A conference on "Innovative technology for challenging environments" will be held in London, United Kingdom, on 8 and 9 April 1997. The conference, organized by the Institute of Marine Engineers, is sponsored by the THERMIE demonstration component of the Community's specific RTD programme in the field of non-nuclear energy technologies (JOULE/THERMIE).

The conference will address the latest developments in technology for the exploration and exploitation of oil and gas reserves in deeper and more hostile waters, such as Arctic regions and the Atlantic margin. Topics to be covered will include:

- Deep water, challenging environments (west of the Shetland Islands, Arctic, etc.);
- Drilling and reservoir technology;
- Station keeping and positioning, mooring and DP;
- Automation and remote intervention;
- New materials, corrosion control and structural integrity.

An exhibition will run in parallel to the conference. A wide range of companies involved in the sector will display their developments of the latest technology and equipment.
For further information, please contact:

Institute of Maritime Engineers
Ms. Fleur Heapy
Events Coordinator
76 Mark Lane
London EC3R 7JN
United Kingdom
Tel. +44-171-481849; Fax +44-171-4881854
E-mail: conf@imare.org.uk