What we can learn from the private sector? (Oil and Gas)

Conference 2008 Workshop 5 - Monday 11.30-12.30

In the presentation we will give a brief introduction to the Oil and Gas industry and rapidly move the focus to the Industry's Records Management issues.

In the past, records management was considered by many (outside the profession) as a sleepy side-note to the business world. It evoked images of dusty file cabinets tucked away in a backroom that was hard to find and easy to forget.

However, a far different and much more accurate image has emerged in recent times.

Headline events have pointed out to corporate leaders that, at any given moment, the well being of their entire enterprise may depend upon their ability to manage records effectively. They must have the right information on file and must be able to retrieve it at a moment.s notice or face; a key competitive disadvantage as well as; a serious risks . including litigation, regulatory penalties, and adverse impact on market share and valuation.

In the presentation we will not differentiate between records media e.g. hardcopy originals or the many newer data sources such as electronic documents, photographs, engineering drawings, X-rays, video, audio, databases etc.

The presentation is designed to serve as a starting point for people who require a brief primer on the central issues of records management within the Oil & Gas industry.

Michaelsen.pdf (.pdf, 533.5 KB)

Alf Michaelsen, Venture Information Management Ltd

Originally from Stavanger, Norway, Alf now works in Aberdeen as Principal Consultant for Venture Information Management Ltd. Prior to Alf's engagement with Venture Information Management Ltd., in October 2007, he worked for large international matrix organisations, such as ConocoPhillips, Marathon Oil,... more...

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