Leaders from the Oil & Gas Industry set to participate in the Great Local Content Debate

Senior representatives from the international Oil & Gas community to participate in the interactive Great Local Content Debate led by Simbi Wabote. End Quote

(1888PressRelease) September 26, 2013 - On 28th October, an international delegation of NOCs, Governments and key representatives from the global Oil & Gas community will gather in London to debate the key issues and solutions in implementing Local Content Strategies. Held under the Chatham House Rule, the 2013 NOCs & Government Summit will feature the much anticipated Great Local Content Debate.

Led by Simbi Wabote, Contracting and Procurement Global Local Content Manager, Shell, the Great Debate will provide the international audience with the opportunity to partake in a lively interactive discussion and will allow feedback on discussions instantly via anonymous voting, to uncover the real consensus on the issues being discussed.

Questions to be debated include; what are the main drivers of creating in-country value? Does Local Content add or detract value? Has there been a shift in world-wide thinking? What is the reality of Local Content development globally?

Local Content plays a fundamental role in the Oil & Gas industry as a means of providing training to narrow the skills gap. It also correctly matches locals' expertise with industry requirements to ensure that the sector is developed and in-country value is maximised.

Featuring newly confirmed speakers Natalie Stirling-Sanders, Upstream National Content Manager,ExxonMobil and Majid Al Toky, Chairman, OPAL Oman the Summit programme will seek to identify best practices in developing sustainable job creation and local economic growth alongside the development of a nascent oil and gas market in resource holding countries.

Taking place on 28-30 October 2013 at The Mandarin Oriental Hotel, London, the Summit provides a platform for an interactive format, offering the ideal environment for facilitating constructive, frank discussions between key stakeholders to develop crucial strategies required to drive the industry forward.

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