POST EVENT REPORT 2012-2015 French IGU Presidency WORLD GAS CONFERENCE CONFERENCE GAS WORLD

2454 Post Event Cover.qxp_Layout 1 27/08/2015 17:48 Page 1 POST EVENT REPORT 2012-2015 French IGU Presidency WORLD GAS CONFERENCE “Growing together towards a friendly planet” PARIS – FRANCE 1-5 June 2015 th 26WORLD GAS CONFERENCE PARIS – FRANCE 1-5 June 2015 POST EVENT REPORT PRESENTED BY www.wgc2015.org CONFERENCE PROGRAMME COORDINATION & EXHIBITION & & GLOBAL MARKETING PRODUCTION SPONSORSHIP HOST SPONSORS 2454 Post Event Cover.qxp_Layout 1 27/08/2015 17:48 Page 2 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS WGCPARIS2015 SPONSORS SPONSORS The National Organising Committee would like to thank the following companies for their sponsorship and respective contributions to the 26th World Gas Conference. HOST PRINCIPAL GLOBAL PLATINUM DIAMOND GOLD SILVER BRONZE ASSOCIATE 2 2454 Post Event Report.qxp_WGC Post Event Report 27/08/2015 17:37 Page 1 CONTENTS CONTENTS WGCPARIS2015 POST EVENT REPORT OVERVIEW Overview of the 2012-2015 IGU Presidency 2 IGU Triennium Authorities and the WGCPARIS2015 Wise Person 4 National Organising Committee 5 List of the Technical Committees 6 Overview of WOC 1 7 Overview of WOC 2 8 Overview of WOC 3 9 Overview of WOC 4 10 Overview of WOC 5 11 Overview of PGC A 12 Overview of PGC B 13 Overview of PGC C 14 Overview of PGC D 15 Overview of PGC E 16 Overview of PGC F 17 Overview of TF 1 18 Overview of TF 2 19 Overview of TF 3 20 Conference Highlights 21 Technical Programme 22 Overview of Sessions 24 SPEAKERS Keynote Address Speakers 25 Luncheon Address Speakers and Special Session Speakers 26 Strategic Panel Speakers 27 Interactive Showcases 47 EVENT LOGISTICS Youth Programme 59 Call for Abstracts 61 IGU Global Gas Award and Master of Ceremonies 63 Social Programme 64 Technical Tour 65 Registration 66 Hotels 69 Venue 71 Exhibition Overview 72 List of Exhibitors 74 Marketing 76 Digital Tools 79 Post Conference Survey Results 81 2454 Post Event Report.qxp_WGC Post Event Report 27/08/2015 17:37 Page 2 OVERVIEW OF THE 2012-2015 IGU PRESIDENCY OVERVIEW The French triennium began against a background of WEDNESDAY 3 JUNE 2015 economic crisis and a reduced demand for gas despite the emergence of new resources. The economic crisis affected Gas, Renewables and Electricity: Together a Perfect all industries globally including the energy sector, but also Combination – promote the appropriate mix of gas and impacted Europe, North America, China and India in a way renewables and electricity. that could not be predicted. The Pre Presidency disaster in Japan in March 2011 and the new introduction of fuels such The conference sessions which took place on this day, tackled as shale gas and LNG, enabled natural gas to gain a more the importance that if gas is to provide a future source of favourable position within the energy industry – highlighted ‘friendly’ energy for the world population it needs to grow further by the IEA study on ‘A golden age of gas’. alongside renewables. The sessions further confirmed that a larger more integrated global gas industry is required to The need for clean and efficient energy to meet the world’s make the transition into a carbon neutral society. expanding energy needs was also of significant importance at the start of the French triennium and continued to play a THURSDAY 4 JUNE 2015 crucial part throughout the three years. With this in mind, the 26th World Gas Conference’s theme ‘Growing together Natural Gas as a Growth Factor for New Economies – towards a friendly planet’ was set. improve the availability of natural gas in new areas and developing countries. The theme emphasised the importance for the need of a clean and efficient energy source and that natural gas is the perfect Day 3 of the conference focused on ensuring the benefits fossil fuel to meet this requirement. Natural gas has remained of gas are as widespread as possible and it is affordable a key part of the fuel mix that will continue to drive future particularly when combined with renewables in emerging global growth. Additionally the theme ultimately promoted and new gas countries. Discussions and presentations that gas CARES about the future. It remains an energy source confirmed that the industry needs to be ready for the new that is Clean, Acceptable, Reliable, Efficient and Secure. uses for gas that will arise in the future and their possible applications. It further highlighted that to drive gas sales The 26th World Gas Conference’s main objective was to build in an increasingly environmentally conscious and cost upon the progress made by the Argentinean and Malaysian sensitive world, the gas industry must leverage technology triennia and to ensure that the studies from the Technical and innovation and target specific growth. Such growth will Committees throughout the Presidency remained current need to also identify and manage a range of new challenges and relevant to the issues facing the natural gas industry. and risks. To ensure the theme and objective of the WGCPARIS2015 FRIDAY 2 JUNE 2015 was addressed and to reinforce the IGU’s role in the industry; four strategic guidelines or pillars were created as the basis Human Capital for the Future of the Gas Industry – of the programme. These also acted as daily themes. attract human resources and reduce staff turnover. TUESDAY 2 JUNE 2015 On the final day of the conference the issue of human capital was discussed to address the major shortage of technical Natural Gas as a Core Pillar for a Sustainable Future of skills in the engineering and energy industries. Many questions the Planet – to obtain official recognition for natural gas were debated including, how does the gas industry interact as the destination fuel for sustainable development. with other industries? Do we need to collaborate or will commercial solutions be found? Should governments get The French Presidency recognised the importance of gas together to promote technology training? What approach advocacy and continued to improve the IGU’s gas industry to human resources will provide the best solution for advocacy programme, emphasising the merits of natural gas, sustainable growth? developing consistent messages and promoting the need for research and investment as climate change continued to be In addition to the four pillars which formed the structure of a global issue. The conference programme featured sessions the programme, the French Presidency also introduced two to tackle these issues and deliver the necessary messages. new IGU Technical Committees: 2 2454 Post Event Report.qxp_WGC Post Event Report 27/08/2015 17:37 Page 3 www.wgc2015.org OVERVIEW OVERVIEW OF THE 2012-2015 IGU PRESIDENCY • Programme Committee (PGC) F: R&D and Innovation. • The delegate experience was further enhanced through This was created in recognition of the work carried out by new interactive tools including the use of Wisembly in the former Technical Programme Committee of the IGU over half of the conference sessions, to allow question Research Conference (IGRC) in Paris in October 2008, asking to be easier than before. Additionally Poken was Seoul in October 2011 and Copenhagen in 2014. introduced to allow greater networking with other conference members. • Task Force (TF) 2: Gas Advocacy. This was founded under the umbrella of the IGU Presidency and Secretariat. TF 2 In order to meet the challenges triggered by the oil price was fundamental to the French Presidency and IGU’s drop in October/November 2014, the French Presidency visibility in maintaining, improving and adapting the key amended the programme to include two new sessions to arguments developed during the previous triennium. It tackle the surrounding issues: also enabled us to launch lobbying activities at the UNFCCC (COP) meetings. • Special Address on Natural Gas and COP 21 which discussed how an international climate agreement must The IGU Global Gas Award, continued to be part of the World be confirmed at the COP 21 conference in France in Gas Conference since its launch in 2008. The submissions November 2015 to limit global warming to below 2°C. were made under the theme of ‘sustainable development and innovative promotion of gas’. • Special Event on ‘the energy industry in turmoil’ that debated the reasons for the sharp decrease in oil prices, Following on from the success of WGC 2012, the French the unclear energy policies in some areas and the lack of Presidency included a Youth Event within its conference efficient mechanisms in place to limit CO2 emissions. programme. The event attracted 150 young professionals and talented students from 35 countries. The programme was It was a great honour to be able to host this prestigious event a great success and was created for young professionals by again in Paris. I would like to thank the National Organising, a team of 10 young professionals with the support of the the IGU Secretariat, and the Coordination Committee, the National Organising Committee and Coordination Committee. Technical Committees, organisers and speakers for their dedication to this conference in The 26th World Gas Conference also included two new order to ensure that it remained the features to the conference to enhance the information and successful event that the industry has knowledge to be shared with the industry: become accustomed to. • The Natural Gas Vehicle Transportation Village, provided an exhibition and free to attend seminar programme covering a diverse range of topics. Jérôme Ferrier IGU President 2012-2015 International Gas Union 3 2454 Post Event Report.qxp_WGC Post Event Report 27/08/2015 17:37 Page 4 IGU 2012-2015 TRIENNIUM AUTHORITES AND THE WGCPARIS2015

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