CERAWeek in 30-Seconds: Tweets from the first two days of the 2018 conference

Increased optimism and an industry in transition have been key themes at CERAWeek 2018. Don’t have a lot of time to catch up on the show? We recap the first two days for you in 30 seconds with the top Tweets from the show:

Javier Blas (@JavierBlas2): LATEST: #OPEC and Other Big #Oil Producers Need to "Reconsider" Their Plans on U.S. Shale Surge, @IEA Head Says -- #OOTT #CERAWeek #oil https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2

Valerie Jones‏ (@rz_careernews): "We need to be excellent at what we can control." - @Total CEO @PPouyanne @CERAWeek #CERAWeek #CERAWeek18

Rueters to News (@Reuters): IEA sees U.S. oil output surge stealing OPEC share in next five years http://reut.rs/2FfDMDr #CERAWeek

IHS Markit (@IHSMarkit): To quote @TheEconomist, “The world’s most valuable resource is no longer oil, but data”. If #data trumps #oil in terms of value, then surely this raw resource deserves some more attention. Discover more at: http://ihsmark.it/SzOx30iHgKR #CERAWeek18

BP America (@BP_America): “I believe AI has the power to change absolutely every part of oil and gas operations.” - #BP’s Morag Watson. Read full article here: http://on.bp.com/2D61th6 #CERAWeek #CWAgora

Caroline Evans‏ (@carolinefevans): John Hess of @HessCorporation: "There is a worldwide obsession with #shale. It's irrational exuberance in the US, and it's irrational fear in the rest of the world." #oott #oilandgas #CERAWeek #CERAWeek18

BHGE (@BHGECO): Rod Christie, President and CEO, Turbomachinery & Process Solutions talks to @IHSMarkit about the future of LNG and technology offerings that are opening new markets for growth. #CERAWeek

Casey Sattler‏ (@cs_energyintel): @petrobras CEO Parente: when Libra #oil contract was signed, breakeven cost was pegged at $70-$72/bbl. Now, that’s down to $35. We have plans to get to $29. #CERAWeek18 #CERAWeek

IHS Markit Energy‏ (@IHSMarkitEnergy): "The most important component in analytics is domain experience.” -Babur Ozden @MaanaKnowledge #upstream #technology #CERAWeek @hicksdavido

MAANA‏ (@MaanaKnowledge): Top common theme around success of digitalization is to involve domain experts from the very beginning. #CERAWeek18

Joshua Mann‏ (@HBJ_Josh): Some things XTO President Sara Ortwein said are needed to unlock Permian potential: "Smart regulation, a good permitting path forward for infrastructure… and qualified talent.” #CERAWeek2018 #CERAWeek18 #CERAWeek

ConocoPhillips‏ (@conocophillips): #CEORyanLance: North American shale accounts for 25% of our production today, and rising – we expect to produce 300,000 BOEPD by year-end from the “Big 3” shale fields – the #EagleFord, #Permian and #Bakken. #ConocoPhillips #CERAWeek

CERAWeek‏ (@CERAWeek): @DanielYergin discusses oil prices, demand, and the impact of tariffs on the energy market http://ihsmark.it/P2MX30iN2pj #ceraweek @IHSMarkit @CNBC

Spencer Welch (@spencercwelch): Packed house here @CERAWeek 2000+ in audience, Amin Nasser “Saudi crude is most environmentally friendly, lowest #carbonfootprint because of ease of production” #OOTT @IHSMarkitEnergy

CERAWeek‏ (@CERAWeek): Technology and “sweet spots” may be the keys to the shale oil revolution in the United States, but finance has been the fuel. – Roger Diwan http://ihsmark.it/lIUe30iMsxq @IHSMarkit #ceraweek

Coralie Laurencin‏ (@coralaurencin): Excellent map once again by @BrilliantMaps as #CERAWeek18 is about to discuss how #bitcoin can change energy markets @IHSMarkitEnergy

aramco | أرامكو‏ (@Saudi_Aramco): Nasser calls on the energy industry to take action in 4 key areas: expanding exploration, offsetting declines in legacy fields, new & continued investment, & enhancing & creating new game-changing technologies #CERAWeek

jeff mower‏ (@MowerJeff): Oil industry must replace one North Sea field each year, says IEA’s Birol Fatih at #CERAWeek

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