Per Møller-Pedersen is currently manager of the Exploration and Resource Department at the Norwegian Oil Industry Association. He received his M.Sc. in geology from the Technical University of Trondheim, Norway in 1981. His career in the industry started with Norske Shell. He has a broad exploration background. Hydrocarbon habitat studies, prospect evaluation and resource management are amongst his main technical interest. Overseas postings included three years with Shell International Petroleum in the Netherlands and four years with Petroleum Development Oman.