Conference Chair

Greetings from SpillTech 2022.


I welcome you to be part of the great initiative taken by SpillTech organising a conference around the theme “Conserving Environment by Sustainable use of Marine Resources”.


Marine biodiversity is critical to human life & to the mother earth. Coastal, marine and polar ecosystems are under huge threat from over-exploitation of resources, habitat destruction, pollution and climate change leading to negative impacts on species, ecosystems and ecological processes. Majority of our careless & unthoughtful activities have caused and still causing irreversible damages to the environment. Acknowledging this is a must and very first step to devise something doable to protect mother earth.


Oil Spill is one of the major threat to marine biodiversity. Oil spill effects on environments and habitats can be catastrophic, killing plants and animals, disturbing salinity/pH levels, pollute air/water leading to short and long term impacts to the entire marine biodiversity. At threat is the livelihoods of over three billion people which are dependent on marine and coastal resources.


So, we have to effectively manage the marine protected areas and follow all regulations to prevent marine pollution and ocean acidification and other negative impacts. The importance of oceans for sustainable development is widely recognized as per Sustainable Development Goal SDG-14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development and also through ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) initiatives & measures. While the efforts are appreciable and compliances do are happening, a lot remains to be done on fundamental level and hence this necessitates a forum like SpillTech to take the issues forward.


From business perspective, there is a strong need for the organizations to strategize concrete steps to integrate relevant SDGs into their business processes. Many a business has perished and for others, bottom-line (and hence long term survival) has been impacted badly owing to the climatic & environmental disruptions. It is therefore expected that all industries show concern towards the environmental aspects, all “inclusive”.


There is a strong need for the organizations to strategize concrete steps to integrate relevant SDGs into their business processes. Whatever we do, assessing “Environmental impact” is a statutory responsibility and compliances are the must for the long term survival of your business and processes.


SpillTech organized by iCONEX,, from 22-22nd September 2022, under the theme “Conserving Environment by Sustainable use of Marine Resources”, comes at a critical time as the world is strengthening its efforts to create and drive solutions to realize the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. The Conference will deliberate key topics revolving around innovative solutions aimed at starting a new chapter of global ocean action.


The delegates attending the event will get a detailed understanding & overview of the opportunities, challenges and critical success factors for saving the environment & preparing for a sustainable future for the generations to come.


I am very happy & pleased to be associated with SpillTech 2022 as the Conference Chair and invites you to come forward for sharing your thoughts, concerns and solutions towards the theme.


Wish each one of you and your loved ones to remain Safe, Healthy and Happier.


Look forward to welcome you to SpillTech 2022 at Goa.


Pankaj Kumar

Conference Chair - SpillTech 2022

Director Offshore – ONGC