Richard Barke
Vice President, Exploration Africa ExxonMobil
Richard Barke joined ExxonMobil in 2004 after completing his PhD in Geology, from the University of Oxford. In his 20 year career, he has had several technical and managerial roles within ExxonMobil Exploration, Production and Research Companies in the UK and US. Mr. Barke currently serves as Director for South Atlantic Exploration, ExxonMobil Upstream Company, responsible for managing the Corporation’s exploration acreage and developing new exploration ventures across Sub-Saharan Africa and South America. Prior leaderships positions include Upstream Geophysics Manager, Upstream Research Planning Manager and Geoscience Manager for Angola and Tanzania Developments, in addition to technical roles in Global Exploration, Nigeria Exploration and North Sea Production. Richard is an avid mentor and has a passion for developing new lines of business working with talented and multidisciplinary teams. He loves to spend his spare time with his young family in Houston, travelling to the UK, Europe and Colombia, and running the occasional marathon or trail run.
2024 Conference Agenda Sessions
IOC KEYNOTE ADDRESS
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Oil and Gas Analogues between Guayana and Africa.
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The vision in North Africa.
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The vision of South Africa including Angola, Namibia.
Tuesday 08 October 11:15 - 11:30 Plenary Stage
Opening Ceremony
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Oil and Gas Analogues between Guayana and Africa.
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The vision in North Africa.
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The vision of South Africa including Angola, Namibia.
PANEL DISCUSSION
African Exploration: Unveiling the Latest Trends in Frontier Exploration and ILX exploration and development, future strategies from the operators
Exploration activity continues to recover onshore and offshore Africa, with frontier drilling overtaking infrastructure-led exploration (ILX) in 2023. While high-impact drilling used to be led by independents, IOCs have been leading the revival of African exploration since 2021. After yet another exciting year for exploratory drilling, AOW brings you Africa‘s most active exploration companies to discuss their discoveries, drilling results and upcoming campaigns from the continent’s most active frontiers.
Key discussion points:
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What are the latest trends in exploratory drilling? Panellists share updates on their current exploration programmes and activities.
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What are the main technical, environmental, and regulatory challenges associated with conducting oil & gas exploration in frontier areas of Africa, and how can these challenges be effectively addressed?
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How does the availability and development of infrastructure (such as pipelines, ports, and storage facilities) impact the feasibility and success of oil & gas exploration in remote or underdeveloped regions of Africa?
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What are the key considerations for investors and stakeholders when assessing the risks and rewards of frontier oil & gas exploration projects in Africa, and how can risk management strategies be improved?
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How can oil & gas exploration projects in frontier areas of Africa effectively engage local communities, promote sustainable development, and minimize environmental impacts?
Tuesday 08 October 11:30 - 12:15 Plenary Stage
Opening Ceremony
Exploration activity continues to recover onshore and offshore Africa, with frontier drilling overtaking infrastructure-led exploration (ILX) in 2023. While high-impact drilling used to be led by independents, IOCs have been leading the revival of African exploration since 2021. After yet another exciting year for exploratory drilling, AOW brings you Africa‘s most active exploration companies to discuss their discoveries, drilling results and upcoming campaigns from the continent’s most active frontiers.
Key discussion points:
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What are the latest trends in exploratory drilling? Panellists share updates on their current exploration programmes and activities.
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What are the main technical, environmental, and regulatory challenges associated with conducting oil & gas exploration in frontier areas of Africa, and how can these challenges be effectively addressed?
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How does the availability and development of infrastructure (such as pipelines, ports, and storage facilities) impact the feasibility and success of oil & gas exploration in remote or underdeveloped regions of Africa?
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What are the key considerations for investors and stakeholders when assessing the risks and rewards of frontier oil & gas exploration projects in Africa, and how can risk management strategies be improved?
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How can oil & gas exploration projects in frontier areas of Africa effectively engage local communities, promote sustainable development, and minimize environmental impacts?
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