The CWC Group, a leading events company focused on energy and infrastructure issues, will hold its inaugural Global Water: Oil & Gas Summit on May 22-23 at the Mina A’Salam Hotel in Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai.

"This event combines two vital topics — energy production and water conservation, and we are proud to receive the Royal Patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum," said H. Frederic Ponton, CWC Group’s Director of Government Relations — Middle East.

Under the theme "Water Solutions for the Oil & Gas Industry," the summit will feature many of the oil and gas industry’s foremost experts as they examine best practices and new technologies focused on water conservation and efficiency during energy production. The event will provide a platform for top-level industry executives to exchange innovative ideas and form strategic partnerships focused on water conservation.

"Energy production is a water-intensive process," said Shane White, Senior Producer of CWC Group. "Water is a valuable resource and we’re exploring methods to use it more effectively, both from an environmental standpoint and as a means to save costs and boost production efficiency."

The first day of the summit will kick-off with a session assessing new water treatment technologies, such as Forward Osmosis and Self-Contained Evaporation, which mitigate costs and improve production. — SG