Deep Offshore Technology International Conference and Exhibition Features Exclusive Operators Partner Program™

HOUSTON, Aug. 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- PennWell Corporation announces a unique discount program designed exclusively for deepwater operating companies attending the annual Deep Offshore Technology (DOT) International Conference and Exhibition taking place at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center in Houston, Texas from October 22-24. Since its inception in 2010, DOT's Operators Partner Program™ has helped oil and gas professionals working offshore in deepwater and ultra-deepwater environments keep abreast of emerging market trends and new technologies.

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The Operators Partner Program allows participating operating companies to send an unlimited number of employee delegates to DOT for one flat rate. Each delegate receives access to all conference sessions, the exhibit hall floor and receptions, conference proceedings and lunch on all days. In addition, delegates benefit from networking with peers, meeting with the supplier market and sharing best practices with colleagues from around the world. Previous Operators Partner Program participants have included: Anadarko, BP, Chevron, Noble Energy, Shell, TOTAL and Woodside.

"We're seeing an increase in registrations for this year's event compared to last year's conference in Perth, paralleling the trend in increased investment in both new and existing deepwater plays," said Tom Fowler, Senior Vice President, International Offshore Events for PennWell. "Notably, we are attracting a broader international audience with participation from more than 34 countries and 15 operating companies. This is a result of industry partnerships and collaborations that have been strengthened through the Operators Partner Program which serves as a catalyst for continued growth."

For more information about the 2013 Deep Offshore Technology International Conference and Exhibition and the Operators Partner Program, please visit: http://www.deepoffshoretechnology.com or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

About PennWell Corporation
Founded in 1910 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, PennWell Corporation is a privately held and highly diversified business-to-business media and information company that provides quality content and integrated marketing solutions for the following industries: Oil and gas, electric power generation and delivery, hydropower, renewable energy, water and wastewater treatment, waste management, electronics, semiconductor manufacturing, optoelectronics, fiber-optics, aerospace and avionics, LEDs and lighting, fire and emergency services, public safety, and dental. PennWell publishes over 130 print and online magazines and newsletters, conducts 60 conferences and exhibitions on six continents, and has an extensive offering of books, maps, websites, research and database services. In addition to PennWell's headquarters in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the Company has major offices in Nashua, New Hampshire; London, England; Houston, Texas; San Diego and Mountain View, California; Fairlawn, New Jersey; Moscow, Russia; and Hong Kong, China.

About DOT
The Deep Offshore Technology (DOT) International Conference and Exhibition is a three-day, oil and gas industry event dedicated to the emerging trends and daily practices of deepwater exploration and development. Owned and produced by PennWell Corporation, DOT is presented by Offshore magazine and hosted by operating companies. It features presentations, panel discussions, a comprehensive technical program and interactive exhibits focused on the unique needs of deep and ultra-deepwater.

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SOURCE PennWell Corporation