APPEA Environment Conference

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APPEA's Environment Conference 2010 will highlight the environmental issues and opportunities facing the oil and gas industry.

APPEA's Environment Conference is held every two years and presents a great opportunity to share information, find out about what is happening in the industry, and the implications of new government policies on industry operations. It also provides an opportunity to network with others in the industry, government representatives and non-government organisations.

The conference will include presentations on new processes, policies and technology innovations. The conference will also provide essential updates from governments, scientists and industry on improving our understanding of how the industry interacts with the environment.

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Who Should Come

The Conference Steering Committee is keen to hear from you if you have a presentation on a new innovation, approach or policy and is particularly is seeking presentations on:

Latest environmental monitoring and research with implications for the industry
Serious incident response planning
Greenhouse and particularly low cost emission reduction solutions
Environmental Law updates – both new legislation and case law precedents
Quarantine management – biofouling, ballast water and onshore issues
New trends and technologies in exploration and development and their environmental implications
Water management solutions for onshore and offshore operations
New environmental rehabilitation practices
Innovative uses of environmental offsets
Successful community engagement outcomes
Working successfully with the fishing industry
Indigenous relationships and cultural heritage management approaches.

The conference is open to all in the industry, governments and its stakeholders seeking to work constructively to understand and improve on the industries environmental outcomes, including:

Industry professionals with an interest in environmental management
Environmental researchers and professionals
Government policy makers and regulators
Non-government organisations and environment representatives
Anyone with an interest in the sustainable development and prosperity of Australia.