OSEA / OGmTech2014 enhances its presence in Asia s Oil & Gas industry OSEA2014, Asia s largest Oil & Gas exhibition and its biggest edition ever, ended on a high note with positive feedback from both the exhibitors and visitors. The 4-day event which spans across 3 levels attracted more than 28,600 Oil & Gas trade professionals. Opening address by Mr. S Iswaran - Minister, Prime Minister s Office Second Minister for Home Affairs and Trade & Industry OGmTech2014, the inaugural exhibition that is held alongside OSEA2014, provided trade attendees with the ideal platform to network and source for business opportunities. Visitors were treated to a display of showcase of high-end precision engineering solutions specifically for the Oil & Gas industry. Visitors More than 18,400 trade visitors who came from 65 countries / regions were kept busy, combing the exhibition halls to source for new products / technologies. Many of them established new contacts / business partnerships, making their visit to the exhibition very fruitful. Japan / Korea 5% Rest of the World 3% China / Hong Kong 9% Middle East 1% Breakdown of OSEA / OGmTech 2014 Overseas Visitors Europe 13% The Americas 3% Southeast Asia (excluding Singapore) 62% Australia 4% * Preliminary statistics are before audit.
Visitors Accolades It s my first time attending OSEA. The show has been very beneficial in helping introduce me to new brands and technologies to bring into my country. I managed to meet some potential clients and would definitely arrange for more meetings at the show. Thank you, OSEA2014! Mr. Khairul Azlan, Director DNB Petroleum Sdn Bhd, Malaysia OSEA is the most dynamic platform for oil and gas in this region, with a good variety of exhibitors. It is relevant to all businesses in the oil and gas industry, and has grown to be THE oil and gas event in Asia, and it well known throughout the world. At OSEA there is always as good mix of country pavilions and international exhibitors as well as visitors, which makes it a great networking event. Mr. Victor Ong, General Manager Equip Offshore, Singapore I am at OSEA to look for business opportunities, at the same time there are a number of products that are relevant to my trade and my purchasing department can use OSEA to source for products as well as gain new contacts. OSEA is at the right place, held at the right time, and attracts the right people, whether you want to buy or sell, everything is here. I ve seen a lot of new products and new technologies that I have not come across in Singapore. It is a great place for me to explore innovation to help reengineer what we currently do. Mr. Christopher Tan, Managing Director Smartec, Singapore I regard OSEA as the BEST show in the region. I can see many global suppliers, and also a comprehensive range of products and services at a single platform. While I am here to source for suppliers of pipelines services and drilling equipment, I also got the opportunity to network with many new and existing customers and business partners. Mr. Sittichai Talapnak, Chief Executive Officer Plus Exploration Co., Ltd, Thailand Halls crowded with visitors Exhibitors More than 1,500 exhibitors from 49 countries / regions, including 19 international group pavilions were present with an impressive showcase of the latest equipment and technologies. The countries represented include: Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Belgium, Belarus, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Iran, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Monaco, Myanmar, New Zealand, Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway,
Philippines, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Turkey, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America and Vietnam Exhibitors Testimonials OSEA is the biggest offshore show in this region, therefore it is very important for us to be present. The event provides a lot of networking opportunities, and it is a great time to catch up with all our customers and vendors. OSEA provides business opportunities and allows us to grow our business in the direction we want. It is also a good platform for us to introduce new products to our customers. Mr. Patrick Lim, Chief Operating Officer BH Global, Singapore Asia is one of the most important markets for CSI Control Systems for both retrofit as well as new build, and we have served this region for 45 years. We have participated at OSEA several times, as we feel it is the main exhibition to be present at. We see Singapore as a central hub to cover all of Asia, it is a good point of entry, which makes OSEA the place to be. Drs. Antoinette Willemsen, Director Business Development CSI Control Systems, Netherlands The Oil & Gas industry has become an increasingly important market for us over the past decade. We are here to showcase our products and machines that are well suited for the tough environment of Oil & Gas activities. We also want to network with existing clients as well as establish contact with new customers, and this (OSEA) has worked out very well for us. Mr. Klaus Ludwig, Vice President HWACHEON Machine Tool, Singapore Asia is a very important market, in fact, the growth is in Asia and we want to show our strong presence in this market. We showcased our portfolio for the oil and gas industry that includes solutions for upstream, midstream and downstream application. Exhibiting at OSEA allows us to showcase our innovation and technology to customers and prospects. Overall it is very promising, and we saw a good mix of customers. Mr. Colin Quek, Vice President Sales Siemens, Singapore Business card exchange at an exhibitor s booth Happy exhibitor with a successful deal
CONFERENCE Excellent presentations from all the speakers. I am glad to see a number of offshore repair case studies and some industry speakers sharing composite material experiences. Michael Su, Technical Manager Marine SHELL OSEA International conference 2014 has recorded an unprecedented 30% growth in attendance proving that the event is the preferred knowledge-exchange platform in the region. The conference s comprehensive coverage of techno-commercial opportunities in Shale Gas, FLNG, FPSO and Digital Oil Fields through 10 tracks and 2 focused technical workshops has attracted new emerging markets to attend for the first time. 88 international experts from including Petronas, ONGC, ExxonMobil, Shell, PetroChina, SKKMIGAS, Saipem, ENI, Schlumberger, Halliburton disseminated best practices through presentations and case studies covering such diverse topics as FEED to HSE creating a new interactive learning experience for the delegates. Introduced for the first time, the country-focus sessions on Russia, China, Myanmar, Indonesia, East Timor and Australia, highlighted the opportunities for investors and technology providers, attracting a large participation. The technical case studies were attended by key market players such as GE Oil & Gas, FMC Technologies, Rockwell Automation and Siemens. Some of the topics covered attracted fierce debate and covered such areas as future trends in materials, equipment, exploration & production techniques, asset maintenance and data analytics for secure oil field management. The Nigerian delegation summed up by saying, the sessions have helped to update our knowledge on the future possibilities and on the direction where the oil and gas business is heading, setting the tone for OSEA2016 International Conference. Attentive delegates at a conference session Networking at break time Networking Functions OSEA2014 Fuse-Alliance Platinum Golf Challenge Some 130 exhibitors and guests had an enjoyable golf game at Serapong Course at Sentosa Golf Club on 1 Dec 2014. The winners received sponsored prizes from C K E & I Engineering, M3 Marine Group, OneSubSea Malaysia, TOPARTS (Equiptest) and Weatherford.
Making new contacts Game on OSEA2014 Industry Networking Night The OSEA2014 Industry Networking Night on 2 Dec saw many guests winding down at the end of the day. The guests networked over food and drinks, while being entertained with live performances. Wärtsilä was the Platinum Sponsor of the happening OSEA2014 Industry Networking Night OSEA / OGmTech2016 The event will return to Marina Bay Sands, Singapore from 29 Nov 2 Dec 2016. If you are interested in booking a stand, please contact Mr. Chua Buck Cheng / Ms. Carol New at osea@sesallworld.com.