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Preliminary Programme www.igu.org Table of Contents 3 INVITATION FROM THE IGU PRESIDENT 4 LETTER FROM THE IGU SECRETARY GENERAL 5 WELCOME FROM THE NATIONAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE (NOC) CHAIRMAN 6 IGU 2006 – 2009 TRIENNIUM AUTHORITIES 7 IGU WISE PERSONS´ GROUP 8 NATIONAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE (NOC) AUTHORITIES 9 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 10 WGC2009 GENERAL PROGRAMME 11 TECHNICAL PROGRAMME OVERVIEW BY THE COORDINATION COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN 12 TECHNICAL PROGRAMME DAY-BY-DAY 16 KEYNOTE SPEAKERS 23 LUNCHEON ADDRESSES 24 STRATEGIC PANELS 27 IGU COMMITTEE SESSIONS AND EXPERT FORA 28 WOC 1: Exploration and Production 30 WOC 2: Storage 32 WOC 3: Transmission 34 WOC 4: Distribution 37 WOC 5: Utilisation 40 PGC A: Sustainable Development 42 PGC B: Strategy, Economics and Regulation 44 PGC C: Developing Markets 47 PGC D: Liquefi ed Natural Gas 49 Task Force Gas Market Integration Task Force Research and Development IGM: IGU Gas Marketing 50 WGC2009 EXHIBITION 52 SOCIAL PROGRAMME 53 TECHNICAL VISITS 54 BUENOS AIRES EXCURSIONS 56 TOURS AROUND ARGENTINA 60 REGISTRATION 62 HOTEL ACCOMMODATION 68 GENERAL INFORMATION 72 CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION ORGANISERS TECHNICAL PROGRAMME (FOLD-OUT BACK COVER) 1 2 Invitation from the IGU President On behalf of the International Gas Union (IGU) and the Argentine National Organising Committee it gives me great pleasure to invite you all to Buenos Aires for the 24th World Gas Conference which will take place on 5-9 October 2009. It is a great honour for Argentina to be hosting the most important event of the global natural gas industry. The 24th World Gas Conference will close the 2006-2009 triennium, during which over 750 industry experts worldwide have been involved in contributing to all the studies and programmes undertaken under the Argentine Presidency. With this invaluable support which plainly refl ects the core strength of IGU, we are quite certain that this event will successfully unite, once again, the natural gas industry from all over the world to present its fi ndings, discuss and share the latest technologies and best practices, and propose strategies for the continued growth and development of natural gas as the fuel of choice, under the title: TThehe GGloballobal EEnergynergy CChallenge:hallenge: RReviewingeviewing tthehe SStrategiestrategies fforor NNaturalatural GGasas The work comprises all domains of the gas industry, from the wellhead to the end user, covering also special important features such as Liquefi ed Natural Gas (LNG), sustainable development, market integration, regulation, and research and development. In this way, it is the purpose of IGU to continue in its contribution to a sharper insight on the new key energy and natural gas industry challenges, involving every representative stakeholder in this process, including governments and policy-makers. The host city is Buenos Aires, where we are sure you will live an exceptional urban adventure, enjoying a memorable cultural programme, the beauty of Argentina and warmth of its people. The chosen venue, La Rural Exhibition and Conference Centre, offers state-of-the-art exhibition and conference facilities in the heart of Buenos Aires, comfortably located near the major commercial areas and hotel facilities. We look forward to receiving you at our home, for the 24th World Gas Conference. 3 Letter from the IGU Secretary General Since 1931 the International Gas Union (IGU) has promoted the technical and economic progress of the gas industry all over the world, and has the vision of becoming the most infl uential, effective and independent non-profi t organisation, while serving as the spokesman for the gas industry worldwide. IGU promotes continuous improvement of corporate performance towards a sustainable development. The organisation has extensive cooperation with other international organisations such as the United Nations, International Energy Agency, and the International Energy Forum, among many others. IGU now has around 100 members from 68 countries on all continents. The members are national associations and corporations of the gas industry who every triennium provide experts to the technical committees which normally meet twice a year to discuss the study programme to be developed and presented at the World Gas Conferences. IGU’s working organisation covers all aspects of the gas value chain from exploration and production, transmission, storage, distribution and utilisation as well as sustainability, strategic issues, developing markets and LNG. Separate Task Forces are established to address issues of special relevance. The World Gas Conference is the most important of the international gas events. Every three years the industry meets at this renowned Conference, organised by one of the IGU Charter members. Several thousand industrial and political leaders, gas executives, specialists in many fi elds, and exhibitors will meet now at the 24th World Gas Conference taking place in Buenos Aires, Argentina in October 2009. For the fi rst time the World Gas Conference is convened in Latin America. The gas industry is taking an active role in meeting the many global challenges of today: • Search a constructive balance between security of supply and demand • Support regional gas market integration • Contribute to a more effi cient use of energy • Present solutions to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases • Ensure safe and environmentally responsible operations • Support continued research and development These are among the issues that will be addressed in Buenos Aires in 2009. I can assure you that the WGC2009 will be a fascinating event, which will enrich you professionally, socially and culturally. See you in Buenos Aires! Torstein Indrebø IGU Secretary General I A group photograph taken during the 68th AGM of the IGE and the First International Gas Conference, June 1931. 4 Welcome from the National Organising Committee (NOC) Chairman Dear Colleagues, In 2002, when Argentina was chosen to chair the International Gas Union (IGU) for a triennium starting in 2006, and to organise the World Gas Conference in Buenos Aires at the end of the Presidency, we were positive that the WGC2009 would be a key opportunity to showcase Argentina to the most important global leaders of the gas industry. We are looking forward to welcoming you on this exciting occasion. The fact that this is the fi rst WGC to be held in the Southern Hemisphere clearly demonstrates that the gas industry is becoming more and more global, and shows that the IGU decision to organise the 24th WGC in Argentina has undoubtedly been strategic. We at the National Organising Committee are proud to take on the responsibility and commitment of hosting this important event. We have been working hard to develop an ambitious and stimulating programme, covering a wide range of the gas industry’s interests and challenges. It is well known that the World Gas Conference has become the most important globally-represented meeting, refl ecting the cultural and social diversity, economic relevance, and environmental impact of the gas industry. A number of the world’s most infl uential players in the gas industry have already confi rmed their participation as keynote speakers. Advances in knowledge, innovative techniques, best practice, state-of-the-art lectures and new approaches will all be presented and discussed, as you will see in this Preliminary Programme. Alongside the Conference, there will be an impressive exhibition over 17 000 m², where more than 200 of the industry’s most important companies will showcase the latest technologies, products and services. On this occasion you and your colleagues will have the opportunity to discover Argentina, this fascinating country in the Southern Hemisphere. The month of October is pleasantly mild and you will have ample opportunities to enjoy our famous hospitality. I am confi dent that it will be an outstanding event, both for you and for our country. We look forward to your participation in WGC2009 and to welcoming you to Buenos Aires. Eduardo Ojea Quintana NOC Chairman 5 IGU 2006 - 2009 Triennium Authorities E. López Anadón R. Hashim G. Verberg Argentina Malaysia The Netherlands President Vice President Immediate Past President E. Gonder T. Indrebø H. Riddervold Norway Norway Norway Advisor and Secretary General Senior Advisor Webmaster R. Brandt S. W. Ho A. Kidd Argentina Malaysia Argentina Coordination Committee Coordination Committee Coordination Committee Chairman Vice Chairman Secretary V. Yakushev, Russia, K. Chikhi, Algeria, S. Leonov, Russia - WOC 1 Exploration and Production V. Onderka, Czech Republic, H. Giouse, France, P. Grigelová, Czech Republic - WOC 2 Storage H. Wolf, Germany, E. Dam, The Netherlands, U. Klaas, Germany - WOC 3 Transmission J. Bending, UK, A. Soresina, Italy, R. Thomas, UK - WOC 4 Distribution J. Schweitzer, Denmark, T. Kume, Japan, A. Pedersen, Denmark - WOC 5 Utilisation J. Puertas (Acting Chair), Spain, K. Hunsbedt, Norway - PGC A Sustainable Development P. Moraleda, Spain, C. Lyle, UK, F. Sichar, Spain - PGC B Strategy, Economics and Regulation F. Amin, Malaysia, A. Fernandes Dos Santos, Brazil, R. Radzi, Malaysia - PGC C Developing Markets S. Uchino, Japan, A. Abujbara, Qatar, Y. Shirakawa, Japan - PGC D LNG J. Doumanian, Argentina, D. Spohn, Germany, J. Fernandez, Spain - TF Gas Market Integration M. Florette, France, M. Ydreos, Canada, M. Fourniguet, France - TF Research and Development M. Hall, Germany - IGU Gas Marketing (IGM) WOC: Working Committee PGC: Programme Committee TF: Task Force 6 IGU Wise Persons’ Group Besides