Professional Development Students From 17 Countries Recognised for UAE Seismic Analysis Project
Representatives from the European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE), and boot camp supporting companies, awarded the students certificates for their work on the Dibba-Wadi Al-Fay Fault Zone, located in the Northern Emirates. The presentations took place on ADNOC’s main stand at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC).
Abdulmunim Saif Al Kindy, Director of the ADNOC Exploration, Development and Production Directorate, said: “Professional development is a critical part of ADNOC’s business strategy. By working with academic and commercial organisations, from across the UAE and elsewhere, ADNOC is contributing to the development of highly qualified professionals who will help the company maintain its competitive edge.
“The Middle East Boot Camp provides a valuable opportunity for students and researchers to apply theory in real world field conditions, and to deliver tangible benefits to the people and economy of the UAE.”
As part of their professional development, the students were tasked with increasing knowledge of the Dibba-Wadi Al-Fay Fault Zone, which has the potential to cause earthquakes in the UAE. The study, which took place over one week at the start of the month, has enhanced understanding of the potential impact of earthquakes in the area, and will help to inform decisions about the future design of buildings and infrastructure in the area.
Emily Bell Regional Manager EAGE Middle East said: “The boot camp is a great opportunity for students and young professionals who have never been in the field, or had the chance to experience actual working conditions. The boot camp enables these students to bring theory into practice together with members of other universities who will become their colleagues in the future.”
In addition to the UAE students, 21 students, from 16 other countries, took part in the boot camp. The students’ work complemented existing high resolution seismic data with magnetic and gravity profiles of the Dibba-Wadi Al-Fay Fault Zone, an important step in assessing the area’s geologic conditions.
The camp was organised by the EAGE in association with ADNOC, the Petroleum Institute, and Schlumberger. It was sponsored by ADCO an ADNOC operating company, Arabian Geophysical and Surveying Company (ARGAS) and Sharjah National Oil Company.
Dibba, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah and other parts of the Northern Emirates experience mild to moderate intensity earth tremors regularly, mainly as a result of earthquakes in Iran and Pakistan.
