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2017                   This was also the first year  about future changes in policy,
                                                            the IAGC allowed exhibitors  technology and the economy.
                                                            for the conference.  The
         IAGC ANNUAL                                        exhibition was an enormous  The        conference     also
                                                                                          included a Brazil Panel, with
                                                            success
                                                                      for
                                                                           the
                                                                                 Annual
                                                            Conference  and  presented  presentations  from  Roberto
         CONFERENCE                                         unique    opportunities  for  Ardenghy     (Consulate    -
                                                                                          General of Brazil), Marcio
                                                            exhibitors to network with
                                                                                          Felix (the Oil and Gas Secretary
                                                            our membership.
                                                                                          with the Brazil Ministry of
                                                            This was also the first time the  Mines and Energy), Jorge
                                                            IAGC had participation from  MT Camargo (President of
                                                            the African continent.  The  IBP) and Armondo Cavanha
                                                            African Union Ambassador,  Filho (MBA),  Professor at
                                                            Dr.  Arikana Chihombori-      FGV).    The  panel  discussed
                                                            Quao addressed the general  Brazil's latest policy reforms,
                                                            membership and pledged her  future plans for oil and gas
                                                            commitment to ensuring more  development and the country's
                                                            African nations attend future  local content policy.
                he 2017 IAGC Annual Conference had          IAGC annual conferences.
                a fascinating lineup of speakers that                                     The 2017 Annual Conference
          Tcovered a diverse scope of issues of interest    BP's Mark Finley, General  was filled to capacity.
          important to the G&G industry and the oil and     Manager of Global Energy
          gas industry in general. The Annual Conference    Markets and U.S. Economics,  The 2018 IAGC Annual
          also marked a lot of "firsts" for the IAGC.       presented on key findings of  Conference    is   set   for
                                                            BP's Annual Statistical Review   20  February   2018    at
          2017 was the first time the IAGC held its         of World Energy.  Finley leads   Schlumberger/WesternGeco
          conference at a member company facility. The      the annual production of the BP  in  Houston.    Attendee
          Conference was hosted by the IAGC Board           Statistical Review, now its 65th   registration  and  exhibition
          Chairman, Maurice Nessim at the Schlumberger/     year, which offers keen insights  registration will open soon.
          WesternGeco facility in Houston, TX.              into the most likely path for  Be sure to check the IAGC
                                                            global energy markets based  website for details.
                                                            on assumptions and judgments
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