David Sturt, Chief Operating Officer of Azinam Limited, a Namibia-focused exploration company, tells us about the hydrocarbon potential off Namibia.

Encouraging partner employment in oil & gas with non-profit, international initiative Permits Foundation - to make it easier for expat spouses and partners to gain employment.

The challenges ahead for land seismic acquisition.

Director of POWERful Women explains the importance of diverse teams in delivering the best decisions.

Ahmed Hashmi, Global Head of Upstream Technology, BP, talks about the big data future.

Since the oil price collapse, upstream development spending has been cut worldwide at surprising rates. How is that changing the world of drilling unconventional plays in the US?

We talk to Bruce Levell, Visiting Professor in Earth Sciences at Oxford University, about the need for collaboration between government, academia and the industry

Expert Greg Coleman considers some of the key issues

UNESCO Geoparks now include 119 areas in 33 countries. We talk to Patrick McKeever about this important initiative.

After a career in industry, Prof. Mike Bowman moved to academia and is now Chair of Petroleum Engineering at the Qatari campus of Texas A&M University (TAMUQ) in Doha.

The UK Oil and Gas Authority was recently set up as the regulator for both onshore and offshore oil and gas operations in the United Kingdom. Director of Exploration, Production and Decommissioning, Gunther Newcombe, tells us about its work and aims.

Norwegian Foundation NORSAR is at the forefront of geophysical research. Senior Vice President Arve E. Mjelva tells us about their work.

Professor Jon Gluyas explains the concept and importance of carbon capture and storage.

IPIECA is the global oil and gas industry association for environmental and social issues. Executive Director Brian Sullivan tells us about its aims and its importance to the industry and the wider world.

Royal Holloway, University of London recently celebrated 30 years of their MSc course in Petroleum Geoscience. To mark the occasion, they hosted a 30 year Celebratory Symposium with speakers comprising alumni as well as past and present staff members.