The Coming to Americas panel at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) looked at opportunities and implications as well as the challenges for the industry brought on by fluctuations in commodity prices. Julie Wilson, director, Wood Mackenzie, discussed growth. Erik Oswald, Vice President, exploration, Exxon Mobil Corp., talked about retracting and retaining the oil and gas industry in the Americas. He also discussed investment, comparing it to a marriage. Finally, Cindy Yeilding, senior Vice President, BP America, talked about collaborating in the Gulf of Mexico, saying it’s a “collaboration playground.”

Hear what else they had to say in this video report.