SatNews is well aware that the Oil & Gas sector works in some of the harshest environments on earth not to mention remote from infrastructure, in extreme temperatures and weather conditions.  The impact and importance of secure communications, not just voice communications but also for the transfer of well and drilling information are vital.  These very critical issues will be addressed at SMi’s 3rd annual Oil & Gas Satellite Communications conference will address the various opportunities and challenges in this field.

The conference to address the effective application of satellite communications in Oil & Gas Operations is March 24-25 at the Marriott Hotel Regents Park, London, England.

Oil & Gas SatCom 2010 provides an opportunity to become part of the Oil & Gas communications debate that is designed to create the perfect setting for the exchange of ideas and networking opportunities. The most relevant and exciting topics in the industry will be presented by key players in the industry from both the Oil & Gas and Satellite Communications perspectives.

Hear keynote addresses from:

• Andrew Marks, Chief Information Officer, Tullow Oil Plc
• Augustine Igwegbe, Regional IT Manager, Shell Nigeria
• Fawaz Al-Khudhairy, Supervisor – Wireless Engineering Group, Saudi Aramco
• Nick Stevenson, Network Manager, Petro-Canada UK Ltd

Those who attend can gain essential insight into operator needs within the Oil & Gas vertical market; learn about the regulatory risks and work-arounds for the Oil & Exploration industry; understand the essentials of networking developments – from WiMAX to last-mile connectivity; appreciate the importance of robust communications in challenging environments; and evaluate the latest communications options for the offshore and maritime markets. And there is a pre conference workshop: Real-time Communications in Critical Environments — In association with Airwave.

For the full program and further details on how to register, please visit.