North America Gas Summit - where supply meets demand

An exclusive group of market makers will gather at the North America Gas Summit where they will discuss major regulatory advances to make natural gas North America's fuel of the future and define effective commercial responses to supply chain challenges we are facing.

Join leaders from: ExxonMobil, Chesapeake, Anadarko, Westport, Sempra LNG, Marathon Oil, DOE, GDF Suez, Direct Energy, FERC, Encana Natural Gas and more for a truly unique debate on gas demand creation.
 

Keynote Participants 2013

Guy Braden
Senior Vice President Commercial Operations
GDF Suez
Matthew Most
Vice President Demand Development & Policy
Encana Natural Gas
Chris Smith
Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Oil and Natural Gas
U.S. Department of Energy
John Hanger
Special Counsel, Eckert Seamans
Former Secretary, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Regina Hopper
President & CEO
ANGA
Steve P. Kirchhoff
Vice President - Americas
ExxonMobil Gas & Power Marketing
Paul Hagemeier
Vice President Regulatory Compliance
Chesapeake Energy Corporation
Octávio M. C. Simões
President
Sempra LNG
Badar Khan
President Upstream & Trading
Direct Energy
Clay Bretches
Vice President E&P Services and Minerals
Anadarko
Linda A. Capuano
Vice President, Technology
Marathon Oil Corporation
Jeff Wright
Director of Office for Energy Projects
Federal Energy Regulatory

Agenda at a glance

Day One - Wednesday November 14

Day One - Wednesday November 14

North America Gas Summit - Agenda at a glance

 

>> Day One - Wednesday November 14

  • Summit registration
  • Welcome coffee
  • Business card exchange
  • Strategic summit with keynote presentations and focused panel sessions
  • Champagne round tables sponsored by GDF Suez
  • Drinks reception
  • North America Gas Summit Gala Dinner sponsored by ExxonMobil Gas & Power Marketing
  • Day Two - Thursday November 15

    Day Two - Thursday November 15

     

    >> Day Two - Thursday November 15

    Breakfast briefing “by invitation only” sponsored by Navigant Consulting
    Strategic summit with keynote presentations and focused panel sessions
    Strategic summit close

    Day Three - Friday November 16

    Day Three - Friday November 16

    >> Day Three - Friday November 16

    Golf tournament at Trump National
    Close of North America Gas Summit 2012

    European Fuels Conference 2013 Agenda

    European Fuels Conference 2013 Agenda
    Day 1: Tuesday, 5 March 2013

    A NEW ERA OF REFINING EFFICIENCY

    08.30
    Registration and refreshments
    NEW RULES OF ENGAGEMENT: STRATEGIES FOR FUTURE REFINING SUCCESS
    09.00
    Opening welcome address and business card exchange

    Prof Aad Correljé, Associate Professor Economics of Infrastructures, Delft University of Technology

    09.10
    Keynote: European refinery survival: Moving towards dynamic refining in the new world order and the implications for transportation fuels

    Prof Aad Correljé, Associate Professor Economics of Infrastructures, Delft University of Technology

    09.40
    What are the barriers to overcome to increasing the competitiveness of refineries

    Marco Schiavetti, Director - Supply & Trading, Saras

    10.10
    Speed networking
    10.30
    Morning refreshments and networking
    BEST PRACTICE OPTIMISATION STRATEGIES AND TECHNOLOGY IMPLEMENTATION
    11.00
    Case Study: Investing in change and refi nery upgrading from a zero fuel oil

    Harry Panitsidis, Project Director, Hellenic Petroleum

    11.30
    Refining efficiency and complexity development: new solutions to integrated optimization

    Atanas Ivanov, Deputy Chief Process Engineer, Lukoil

    12.00
    Reserved for Fluor
    12.30
    Networking Lunch
    13.30
    Influence of fuel additives on ignition quality and emissions

    Dr Thomas Wilharm, General Manager, ASG Analytik-Service GmbH

    14.00
    Case Study: From waste to energy: Gearing up alternative fuels refining

    John Kuipers, Founder, Pyroil international

    14.30
    Reserved for Axens
    15.00
    Afternoon coffee and networking
    15.30
    A new take on the ‘gasoline vs diesel’ question

    Mr David Wech , Managing Director, JBC Energy GmbH

    16.00
    Panel Discussion: Managing costs and spend for greater efficiency

    Harry Panitsidis, Project Director, HELLENIC PETROLEUM S A

    Atanas Ivanov, Deputy Chief Process Engineer, LUKOIL

    Marco Schiavetti, Director - Supply & Trading, Saras SpA

    17.00
    Alternative fuels: Implementation of the Renewable Energy Directive

    Arthur Reijnhart, General Manager - Alternative Energy Fuel Development Strategy, Shell

    17.30
    Chairman’s closing remarks and close of conference day one

    Prof Aad Correljé, Associate Professor Economics of Infrastructures, Delft University of Technology

    17.15
    Drinks Reception
    18.00
    Gala Dinner
    Day 2: Wedesday, 6 March 2013

    FUELS DEVELOPMENTS: NEW TARGETS AND SPECIFICATIONS

    08.30
    Registration and refreshments
    09.00
    Opening welcome address and business card exchange
    09.10
    After 2030: Future trends and energy requirements in the transport sector

    Mr Alessandro Bartelloni, Executive Offi cer for Automotive Fuels and Industrial Products, EUROPIA

    09.40
    Investing in sustainable automotive fuels: Future innovation, technology and targets

    Rodica Faucon, Fuel Expert, Powertrain Engineering Division, Renault

    10.10
    Panel Discussion: A 360 look at the transportation fuel sector: Key challenges on the road to a low carbon economy

    Eelco Dekker, CMO, BioMCN

    Rodica Faucon, Fuel Expert, Powertrain Engineering Division, Renault

    Mr Alessandro Bartelloni, Executive Offi cer for Automotive Fuels and Industrial Products, EUROPIA

    Dr Peter Bouwman, Head of MEA Design, HyETX

    Dr Manfred Schuckert, Company Strategist, Daimler AG

    10.50
    Morning refreshments and networking
    11.30
    Hydrogen as a carrier for energy storage – a view on automotive applications

    Dr Peter Bouwman, Head of MEA Design, HyETX

    BIOFUELS UPDATE
    12.00
    Bio-methanol: examining its role and potential as the other biofuel

    Eelco Dekker, CMO, BioMCN

    12.30
    Emerging production strategies: Drop-in biofuel for automobile and aviation sector

    Thomas Buhl, Head of Business Development, Global Bioenergies

    13.00
    Networking Lunch
    14.30
    Biofuels trade and their production in Rotterdam

    Ronald Backers, Business Developer, Port of Rotterdam

    MAPPING OUT THE FUTURE FOR TRANSPORT
    15.00
    Second Generation Biofuels: Scale-up and Commercialization

    Dpl. Ing. Paolo Corvo, Business Development Manager Biofuels Europe, Clariant

    15.30
    Panel Discussion: Clean Fuel production and technology needs for yield gains in Europe

    Arthur Reijnhart, General Manager - Alternative Energy Fuel Development Strategy, Shell

    Thomas Buhl, Head of Business Development, Global Bioenergies

    Dr Graeme Wallace, Executive Director, EFOA – European Fuels Oxygenates Association

    16.00
    Afternoon coffee and networking
    16.30
    Putting Alternative Fuels into the Mix: EU Proposal to Amend the Renewable Energy Directive and the Implications for European Fuels

    Dr Graeme Wallace, Executive Director, EFOA – European Fuels Oxygenates Association

    MARINE FUELS UPDATE
    17.00
    Marine fuels demand and outlook

    Cliff Brand, Chief Executive, The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA)

    17.30
    Will LNG be a competitive clean fuel for European SECAs?

    Aksel Skjervheim, Head of Fuel Markets, Gasnor

    18.00
    Close of Day Two
    Day 3: Thursday, 7 March 2013

    FUTURE STRATEGIES FOR THE EUROPEAN FUELS INDUSTRY

    09.00
    Opening welcome address and business card exchange
    09.10
    Hydrocracking for Higher Diesel Production

    Marek Herra, Production Director, Grupa LOTOS S.A.

    JET FUEL UPDATE
    09.40
    Latest developments on the renewable jetfuel market in Europe: feedstock and technology pathways

    Ignaas Caryn, Director Innovation and Corporate Venturing and Biofuels Strategy, KLM

    10.10
    Morning refreshments & networking
    SUPPORTING INNOVATION IN TRANSPORTATION FUELS
    11.00
    Refining Partnerships in Biofuel Innovation: Co-processing biomass feedstocks to enhance diesel sustainability

    Stella Bezergianni, PhD, Centre for Research & Technology Hellas, Chemical Process & Energy Resources Institute (CPERI)

    11.30
    Market drivers and technical challenges for using LNG as a fuel

    Bas van den Beemt, Business Development Manager Offshore Production and LNG, TNO, Netherlands

    12.00
    Networking Lunch
    13.00
    Reserved for Neste Oil
    13.30
    Biofuels regulation and new rules

    Roberto Rodriguez Labastida, Management Consultant, Bloomberg

    14.10
    Afternoon refreshments & networking
    15.00
    Close of conference

    CIS Oil&Gas Summit Agenda

    CIS Oil&Gas Summit Agenda

    For further information about CIS Oil & Gas Summit please contact:

    Alexandra Ashikhmina
    Head of the Programme Committee
    T: +44 (0) 20 7384 7702
    E: a.ashikhmina@theenergyexchange.co.uk

    Global Petrochemcials Conference 2013 Agenda

    Global Petrochemcials Conference 2013 Agenda
    CONFERENCE DAY ONE: Tuesday 11 June 2013

    MAINTAINING EUROPE’S COMPETITIVENESS ON A GLOBAL STAGE

    08.00
    Registration & refreshments
    09.00
    Chairman’s opening address

    Petri Lehmus, Vice President, Research & Development, Neste Oil

    STIMULATING GROWTH IN THE EUROPEAN MARKET
    09.10
    Keynote address: Boosting the competitiveness of the European market

    Daniele Ferrari, Chief Executive Officer, Versalis

    09.50
    Panel Discussion: European petrochemical producers investing in Emerging markets

    Moderator: Petri Lehmus, Vice President, Research & Development, Neste Oil

    Fernando Iturrieta, Chief Executive Officer, CEPSA Quimica

    Anil Chandramani, Chief Investment Officer & Global Sector Lead, Chemicals & Fertilizers, International Finance Corporation

    10.30
    Speed networking
    11.00
    Morning refreshments
    THE SHIFT TO INCREASED R&D
    11.20
    Securing funding for R&D developments

    Dr Michael Limbach, Basic Chemicals Research, BASF

    11.50
    Case study: Neste Oil’s R&D efforts in renewable fuels

    Petri Lehmus, Vice President, Research & Development, Neste Oil

    12.30
    Networking lunch
    14.00
    Panel discussion: Fuelling R&D production to drive growth in the industry

    Moderator: Petri Lehmus, Vice President, Research & Development, Neste Oil

    Dr Michael Limbach, Basic Chemicals Research, BASF

    Massimo Covezzi, Senior Vice President, R&D, LyondellBasell

    Sameer Al-Humaidan, Vice President, Technical Affairs, TASNEE

    SUPPLY AND DEMAND DYNAMICS
    14.40
    Petrochemical demand heading East: What does this mean for the West?

    Masaru Kani, Executive Consultant, Mitsubishi Chemical Techno-Research Corporation

    15.10
    Afternoon refreshments & networking
    MAINTENANCE AND PLANNING
    15.40
    Case study: Essential maintenance planning challenges in application of proactive strategies

    Ahmed Abdel-Zaher Khalifa, Maintenance Planning Manager, Sidi-Kerir Petrochemicals Co.

    16.10
    Assessing solutions for electric shipping and data solutions to improve operations and compliance

    David Godfrey MEI, Chairman, ESS-Databridge™ Development Group

    16.25
    Chairman’s closing remarks
    17.00
    Networking drinks reception & awards ceremony
    CONFERENCE DAY TWO: WEDNESDAY 12 JUne 2013

    FEEDSTOCKS

    08.30
    Registration & refreshments
    09.00
    Chairman’s opening address
    09.10
    Increasing flexibility in a changing feedstock environment

    Benny Mermans, Europe & Africa General Manager, Chevron Philips Chemical

    09.40
    New feedstock and technologies (SG, MTO): Impact on long-term global polyolefins supply-demand balance

    Mr. Dmitry Kolobov, Head of Corporate Strategy, SIBUR LLC

    THE IMPACT OF SHALE GAS ON RAW MATERIAL AVAILABILITY
    10.10
    Repercussions of the US shale story and feedstock supply outlook

    David Wech, Managing Director, JBC Energy

    10.40
    Morning refreshments & networking
    11.10
    Impact of shale gas on the competitiveness of European petrochemicals and derivatives

    Pierre de Kettenis, Executive Director, CEFIC

    11.40
    Panel discussion: Analysing how shale gas is changing feedstock patterns

    Pierre de Kettenis, Executive Director, CEFIC

    Decio Oddone, Chief Investments Officer, Braskem S.A.

    INCREASING FEEDSTOCK QUALITY
    12.10
    What is the future for renewables feedstocks?

    Decio Oddone, Chief Investments Officer, Braskem S.A.

    12.40
    Networking lunch
    JOINT VENTURES; THE PARTNERSHIPS OF THE FUTURE
    13.45
    Global partnerships between owners and engineering companies

    Taco de Haan, Senior Vice President Energy & Chemicals, EAME Operations, Fluor

    14.15
    Investment opportunities in emerging markets

    Anil Chandramani, Chief Investments Officer & Global Sector Lead, Chemicals & Fertilizers, International Finance Corporation

    14.45
    Panel Discussion: Assessing the benefits of joint ventures for access to cheap feedstocks

    Sameer Al-Humaidan, Vice President, Technical Affairs, TASNEE

    Aman Amanpour, President, AmanpourConsult, Former President, Shell Chemicals Middle East

    Benny Mermans, Europe & Africa General Manager, Chevron Philips Chemical

    15.20
    Afternoon refreshments & networking
    IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ENHANCING CHEMICAL PROCESSES
    15.50
    New polyolefin catalysts & New processes for high value added resin products

    Sun Junnan, Regional Representative, Technology & Marketing SINOPEC

    16.20
    Improving operations and production through energy efficiency solutions

    Istvan Katai, Senior Expert, MOL Group Petrochemicals

    16.50
    Chairman’s closing remarks
    17.00
    Close of Conference
    WORKSHOP DAY THREE: Thursday 13 June 2013

    IMPROVING ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ENHANCING CHEMICAL PROCESSES

    09.30
    MORNING WORKSHOP

    ENERGY EFFICIENCY

    Energy optimisation and manufacturing operational excellence

    Dr. Christian Lockemann, Consultant, Invensys and

    Dr. Peter Martin, Vice President, Business Value

    Solutions, Invensys

    12.00
    Networking lunch
    13.30
    AFTERNOON WORKSHOP

    VALUATION, PLANT MODIFICATION AND INTEGRATION

    Cost reduction solutions for integrated petrochemical and refining facilities

    16.00
    Close of workshop day

    IBC Iraq Energy 2013 / 2014 Agenda

    IBC Iraq Energy 2013 / 2014 Agenda
    Day One: Wednesday 22 May 2013
    09.00
    Registration and coffee
    10.15
    Chair’s welcome remarks
    10.30
    Official opening keynote address

    H.H Sheikh Nahayan Bin Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development United Arab Emirates

    10.50
    Iraq Ministerial keynote address

    H.E. Abdul Karim Al Luaibi, Minister of Oil, Republic of Iraq

    11.10
    Welcome speech by Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry

    H.E. Mohamed Thani Murshed Ghannam Al Rumaithi, Chairman, Abu Dhabi Chamber Of Commerce and Industry

    11.25
    Addressing the development updates and opportunities in Basra Province

    H.E. Dr. Khalaf Abdul Samad Khalaf, Governor of Basra, Iraq

    11.40
    Financing Iraq’s burgeoning upstream and downstream projects

    Hamdiyah Al Jaff, President and Chairman, Trade Bank of Iraq

    Topic to be confirmed

    H.E. Dr. Mehdi Hafedh, Member of Parliament; Former Minister of Planning, Iraq

    12.00
    Coffee and business card exchange – get the contacts to help expand your business into Iraq
    12.30
    Highlighting the Integrated National Energy Strategy and progress plans

    Dr. Ali Al-Mashat, Member of the Prime Minister’s Advisory Commission, Prime Minister’s Office, Iraq

    12.55
    Increasing Iraq’s Oil Production for Export to International Markets
    13.20
    Overview of Shell’s Investment in Iraq

    Hans Nijkamp, Vice President and Country Chairman – Iraq, Shell

    13.25
    Developments in Iraq’s oil sector. LUKOIL’s Perspective

    Gati Al-Jebouri, Senior Vice President, Lukoil Overseas

    13.45
    Joint speaker Q&A
    14.05
    Networking lunch
    15.15
    Rumaila Oilfield – Rehabilitation Plans and a Great Future

    Andrew McAuslan, Vice President – Negotiations, Upstream Business Development, BP

    15.30
    Showcasing CNPC’s projects in Iraq

    Qian Mingyang, President Assistant, PetroChina Iraq

    15.50
    Joint speaker Q&A
    16.10
    Coffee and refreshment break
    16.20
    PANEL DISCUSSION – Foreign Investment Requirements and Preferred Financial Models to Fund Growing Production and Infrastructure Demands

    H.E. Dr. Mehdi Hafedh, Member of Parliament; Former Minister of Planning, Iraq

    Hamdiyah Al Jaff, President and Chairman, Trade Bank of Iraq

    16.50
    Addressing the Increasing Need for Skilled Local Workforce and Implementation Plans
    17.20
    Effectively developing human capital in Iraq, associated benefi ts and challenges

    Omar Moussa, Vice President Iraq, Schlumberger

    17.25
    Human resource development in the oil and gas sectors and proposed plans for future development
    17.45
    Joint speaker Q&A
    17.00
    Chairman closing address and summary
    20.00
    Gala dinner and social evening
    Day Two: Thursday 23 May 2013
    08.00
    Registration and coffee
    09.00
    Chairman’s welcome

    Dr. Ali Hussain, Independent Iraq Oil Consultant

    09.15
    Future Hydrocarbon Potential of Iraq

    Dr. Mohammad Al-Gailani, President, GeoDesign Ltd.

    Dr. Karim Akrawi, Managing Director, Geodynamics Worldwide Plc

    10.00
    Highlighting Key Petrochemical Opportunities Enabling Iraq to Compete on an International Scale

    Dr. Mustafa Al Jarrah, Senior Iraqi Energy Consultant and Former Director General, State Company for Petrochemicals, Iraq

    Dr. Ali Al-Mashat, Member of the Prime Minister’s Advisory Commission, Prime Minister's Office, Iraq

    Dr. Ali Hussain, Independent Iraq Oil Consultant

    10.45
    Networking and refreshment break
    11.15
    Project Highlight: Basra – Aqaba Pipeline. Development Plans and Associated Opportunities

    Mr Nateq Balsem Khalafa Dy. Director General, State Company for Oil Projects, Iraq (SCOP)

    Jamal F H Al Fadhli, Head of Design, State Company for Oil Projects, Iraq (SCOP)

    Ali Al Haydari, Head of Planning, State Company for Oil Projects, Iraq (SCOP)

    Jawad Hasan, Head of Mechanical Department, State Company for Oil Projects (SCOP), Iraq

    12.00
    Addressing the supply-chain challenges and their impact on the increasing demand for oil and gas production
    12.30
    Networking lunch
    13.45
    LEGAL WORKSHOP: Expert Legal Advice on Bidding, Subcontracting and Registration Procedures for Businesses Looking to Moving Forward in This Growth Market

    George Booth, Partner, Clyde & Co

    Zainab Al-Qirnawi, Associate, Clyde & Co

    16.00
    Chairman closing address and meeting summary
    17:00 – 19:00
    Sightseeing Tour: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi Group will assemble in the lobby of Sofitel at 5pm for pick-up. The drop-off will be at Sofitel at 7pm.