Guest Speaker(s): Alan Fernie

Alan graduated from St Andrews University in Scotland with a BSc. in Physics. He is an experienced geoscientist with global technical experience and commercial and management skills acquired in senior positions in a range of E&P operating company roles. In a career spanning 46 years so far, Alan started with BP in 1975 in the North Sea. He had 14 years in various provinces with BP, then worked with Sun International, Ampolex, Santos, RISC and Horizon Oil in the UK/Europe, Middle East, China, South America, Australia/NZ/PNG and SE Asia on several successful exploration and development projects. Alan continues to work in the exploration business as a consultant. Over the years Alan has developed detailed knowledge of the global E&P business, including the characteristics of many major hydrocarbon provinces, the companies and players and the ways and means to conduct successful business at a senior level. He has been involved in finding large oil and gas reserves and in identifying and capturing many business development opportunities.