Dr. S.N. Visvanath Memorial Lecture

OIL, Duliajan: 24 November 2019

Dr. S.N Visvanath Memorial Lecture

OIL, Duliajan: 24 November 2019

On 24 November 2019, Oil India Limited organized the 1st Dr. S.N Visvanath

memorial lecture at its field headquarters in Duliajan, Assam. It was attended

by professionals from multitude of disciplines, members of the academia and

family members of Dr. S.N Visvanath. The memorial lecture was delivered by

the very revered and eminent personality, Shri Bikash Chandra Bharali, ex-CMD

of both OIL and ONGC. He enlightened everyone with his views and knowledge

of “Sustainable Energy Future”. He spoke about the various energy sources and

focused on decarbonized energy future. Ms. Sharada Rao, daughter of Late Dr.

S.N Visvanath gave an insight about his life, both personal and professional with

inspiring anecdotes.

Shri R. Venkatarengan, former ED, ONGC delivered an informative lecture on

“The Pancha Sheel in Hydrocarbon Exploration” and Shri Trailukya Borgohain,

Head-Gabon Project gave a presentation talking about the geological scenario

of Africa as well the oil and gas scenario in general.

The Lecture also featured a video showing the life of Dr. S.N Visvanath,

honouring his contributions to the Oil Industry.

Shri S. C. Mishra, Chairman and Managing Director, OIL and also Director

(Exploration and Development), Dr. P. Chandrasekaran also spoke on the

occasion.

Few Glimpses of the Event

Shri SC Mishra, CMD & Dr. P. Chandrasekaran, Director (E&D) arrive to attend the event

Audience standing

during the OIL

anthem

Registration of the Guests

at the event

Guests are arriving

duringMr. Rajib Sarma , ED (BM) during his welcome speech at memorial lecture

Lighting of the Ceremonial Lamp

Mr. Rajib Sarma, ED (BM) felicitating Shri S.C. Mishra, CMD, OIL

Shri Rajib Sarma, ED (BM) felicitating Dr. P. Chandrasekaran, Director (E&D),OIL

Felicitating the Guests

Shri S.C. Mishra, CMD, OIL addressing the audience during the event

Dr. P. Chandrasekaran, D (E&D), OIL, addressing the audience during the event

Audience during the memorial lecture

Mrs. Sharada Rao, Daughter of Dr. S. N. Visvanath addressing the audience during

the event

Mr. B. C. Bora, Former CMD,OIL &

ONGC & Guest of honour delivering

his talk

Mr. T. Borgohain, Head –Gabon OIL,

In-house Speaker delivering his talk

Mr. R. Venkatarengan, Former ED,

ONGC & Guest Speaker delivering

his talk

Shri. S. C. Mishra, CMD presenting memento to Mr. B. C. Bora, Guest of honour

Dr. P. Chandrasekaran Director (E & D) presenting memento to Mr. R. Venkatarengan, Guest

Speaker

Dr. P. Chandrasekaran Director (E & D) presenting memento to Mr. T. Borgohain

Vote of Thanks by Mr. I. Barua , BM (FB)

Ms. Saqueba Samin, anchoring the

event

Audience during the memorial lecture

Group Photo at the end of the event

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