CLICK HERE to View the DOT 2011 Post Show Report (PDF)

• 25 Operating Companies in Attendance: Including Shell, Chevron, BP, ExxonMobil, TOTAL, Anadarko, Hess, Woodside, Petrobras, and more.

• 44% increase in conference delegates over DOT 2010 in Houston

• Nearly 1,000 attendees from 30 countries

• 89% of exhibitors said DOT 2011 met or exceeded their expectations

• 74% of exhibitors said that the quantity of attendee traffic met or exceeded their expectations

• 71% of exhibitors rated the cost/value ratio for participating in DOT 2011 as a good or excellent value

Special Lunch Presentation by John Hofmeister, Former President of Shell Oil Company: Managing the Complexities of Risk while Delivering Affordable Energy Solutions: Mr. Hofmeister delivered his presentation, titled “Managing the Complexities of Risk while Delivering Affordable Energy Security”, at 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 12, 2011. CLICK HERE to view the press release.

Keynote Address by Stan Bond, Hess Corporation's VP Development - OffshoreAmericas & West Africa: Mr. Bond has more than 30 years experience in the industry. He discussed how the industry has evolved since the first Deep Offshore Technology Conference was held 30 years ago. Mr. Bond highlighted aspects from projects that illustrate these changes over the years, culminating the presentation with upcoming Hess projects currently in the planning or execution phases.

Deepwater Projects: From Concept Selection to Lessons Learned: This panel discussion included a review of the Perdido, Cascade/Chinook, Jubilee and Who Dat projects.

Presentations by National and International Operating Companies: Chevron, Shell, ConocoPhillips, Anadarko, CNOOC, TOTAL, ENI, SINOPEC.

New Offshore Risk Management Forum, Wednesday, October 12, 2011: New to DOT this year, more than 20 of the oil and gas industry's foremost experts gathered for a one-day series of panel discussions covering the changing landscape of regulatory and political risk, operational risk, contract risk,and other types of risk specific to the offshore industry.

CLICK HERE to View the DOT 2011 Post Show Report (PDF)

For 31 years Deep Offshore Technology (DOT) International has been showcasing pioneering technology that has been shaping the future of the deep and ultra-deepwater industry. DOT showcases the most innovative technologies in the deepwater oil and gas industry, and provides a forum to discuss the specific challenges associated with hostile and ultra deepwater environments.

DOT attracts the key industry experts and decision makers from the major E&P companies, including:

-Industry leaders who seek information and technologies for future operations
-Senior decision makers from international and regional operators
-Oil and gas operating companies
-Service and equipment suppliers
-Engineering and construction companies
-Contractors
-Consultants
-National Oil Companies (NOC)
-Integrated Oil Companies (IOC)
-Independent Oil Companies
-Service Companies
-EPC/Main Contractors
-Engineering/Design
-Equipment/Manufacturing/Supply
-Shipyard/Fabrication Yard
-Inspection and Monitoring
-Instrumentation and Control Systems
-Marine Support Services
-Pipeline/Transportation

Do not miss your chance to join the distinguished list of exhibitors, delegates and visitors. For more information on exhibiting and sponsorship please click here.

Put your products in front of the people that matter!

DOT International offers a unique platform to reach your target audience. Each year deepwater management, engineering & technical professionals attend to source products and update their knowledge on key topics affective the industry.

•Unique access to deepwater procurement professionals
•Meet qualified decision makers that are focused exclusively on the deepwater market
•Benefit from a face-to-face, cost-effective platform for discussing your company’s products and services
•Generate new leads and reinforce existing relationships
•Increase company and brand awareness
•Launch new products and services
•Stay ahead of the competition
•Direct access to an international audience of high level decision makers

“What did you like best about Deep Offshore Technology International 2011?”*:
•Chance to be present to meet our two biggest customers, Shell and Chevron
•I liked the more technical direction that this conference takes as compared to OTC for example
•Level of attendees
•Meeting with industry executives
•The exhibition, especially the scale; being rather small, it allows more time to speak with others about their products and services
•Very good show
•High quality traffic
•The show here is small but quite concentrated on the topics
•The professionalism of the whole show
•Small event, easy to talk to clients
•Relevant/good people at the show
•Exhibitor floor and plenary lectures were good
•Focus and quality
•Good networking, specific group of people
•Very well organized, as usual
•Diverse companies represented

*All statistical information is taken from onsite survey conducted by Turnkey Surveys, an independent research firm.

Book your exhibit space now for the best selection of exhibit locations!
(click here to view the 2012 floor plan)
(click here to view the 2012 exhibitor prospectus (PDF)

For space rates, sponsorship packages and other information, contact:

Sue Neighbors
Americas
T: +1 713 963 6256
F: +1 713 963 6212
E: sneighbors@pennwell.com

Jane Bailey
Europe, Middle East & Africa
T: +44 (0) 1992 656 651
F: +44 (0) 1992 656 700
E: janeb@pennwell.com 

Michael Yee
Singapore, South East Asia, China
T: +65 9616 8080
F: +65 6734 0655
E: yfyee@singnet.com.sg

Mike Twiss
Australia, New Zealand
T: +61 8 9529 4466
F: +61 8 9529 4488
E: miklinbusiness@bigpond.com

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Submit Your Abstract by 2 April 2012

The Advisory Board of Deep Offshore Technology (DOT) International is now accepting paper abstracts for the 2012 conference program.

CLICK HERE to submit an abstract

We invite you to submit an abstract and share your knowledge, experience and ideas with technical and strategic decision-makers and strategists.

WHO WILL BE YOUR AUDIENCE?
Oil & Gas industry professionals, experts and managers, including:

-Industry leaders who seek information and technologies for future operations
-Senior decision makers from international and regional operators
-Oil and gas operating companies
-Service and equipment suppliers
-Engineering and construction companies
-Contractors
-Consultants

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED: 2 APRIL 2012

Abstract Submittal Procedure
Should you wish to submit an abstract for consideration, please follow the procedures below.

All abstracts must be submitted using the on-line form found HERE. The main body of your abstract should be between 150 and 300 words.

CLICK HERE to view the Call for Papers

Information for Authors
1.Final selection of papers will be determined by the DOT Conference Advisory Board. Papers will be evaluated on the basis of the abstract submitted.

The papers should be in English, completely original, and address deepwater and ultra deepwater issues as outlined in the conference focus areas. Papers and presentations should avoid any commercialism.

2.The following criteria will be observed by the Conference Advisory Board in the selection of papers:
a.The paper should be of interest for deepwater, ultra deepwater, and/or frontier applications.
b.The paper should emphasize innovative technologies including and analysis of research.
c.The paper should address case studies and/or technical interest for indicated topics.

3.Twenty-minutes are programmed to present a paper (presentation in English). A ten-minute discussion will follow each presentation.

4.Authors of papers selected for the DOT program will be notified by the end of June 2012.

5.A manuscript and technical PowerPoint® presentation will be required for each paper selected. Manuscripts should be provided to the DOT manager by email in Word® and PDF format. Copyright of papers and presentations belongs to DOT International.

6.Maximum length of paper shall be 15 typewritten pages, including references. Bibliography tables should not exceed 6 pages.

7.Full instructions on preparation of manuscripts and presentations will be sent to authors of selected papers. Complete manuscripts must be provided by September 25 2012. Slides, sketches, graphs or photographs to illustrate the PowerPoint® presentation shall be provided in a PowerPoint document by September 25 2012.

8.Complimentary conference registration will be provided only for authors who present a paper (1 author per paper). DOT assumes no obligation for expenses incurred by authors for travel, lodging, food, or other expenses.

Shell Australia Signs on as 2012 Host Company of Deep Offshore Technology International

TULSA, OK (Dec. 12, 2011) - Deep Offshore Technology (DOT) International is proud to announce that Shell Development (Australia) has signed on as DOT’s 2012 Host Company. Shell joins the ranks of previous host companies such as Hess, Total, Woodside, Anadarko, BP, ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips. (CLICK HERE to read more)