Have your say - Industry Snapshot Poll

In an attempt to gather a snapshot of the industry, delegates attending the World Petroleum Congress voted on a range of topics affecting the sector at the GL Noble Denton stand . The poll was also completed online by senior professionals from across the industry.

Below are the questions and results of the polls that industry professionals voted on at the World Petroleum Congress this year:

Monday 5 December 2011

Will the oil and gas industry be able to sustain global demand in ten years from now?
Result: Yes - 86% of oil and and gas industry professionals believe global demand can be sustained for the next 10 years.

Tuesday 6 December 2011

Is the oil and gas industry doing enough to encourage future generations to join the sector?
Result: No - 57% of participants said that the industry isn't doing enough to attract future generations to join the sector, while 43% disagreed, believing that companies are now making a more conscious attempt to tackle an impending skills shortage.

Wednesday 7 December 2011

Is unconventional gas a long term solution to the world’s energy demands?
Result: Yes - 57% of participants said that the production of unconventional gas would help fuel the projected long term growth in global energy consumption, while 43% thought it would not.