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International Gas October 2016 – March 2017 Celebrating Service The 85th Anniversary of IGU and the transition of the Secretariat www.igu.org Per Eide/visitnorway.com International Gas October 2016 – March 2017 Published by International Systems and Communications Limited (ISC) in conjunction with the International Gas Union (IGU). Copyright © 2016. The entire content of this publication is protected by copyright, full details of which are available from the publisher. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in retrieval systems or transmitted in any form or by any means – electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise – without the prior permission of the copyright owner. International Systems and International Gas Union Communications Limited Until October 31, 2016 From November 1, 2016 140 Tachbrook Street c/o Statoil ASA c/o Gas Natural Fenosa London SW1V 2NE PO Box 3 Plaça del Gas, 1 England 1330 Fornebu BTB-03 Norway 08003 Barcelona Telephone: + 44 20 7901 3830 Spain Facsimile: + 44 20 7901 3838 E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: + 47 51 99 00 00 + 34 93 412 9789 Website: www.isyscom.com Facsimile: + 47 67 80 56 01 + 34 93 402 5426 E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Website: www.igu.org Vision and Mission The International Gas Union (IGU) is a worldwide, non- Mission profit organization promoting the progress of the gas ◆ IGU is the key and credible advocate of political, industry. Through its many member countries representing technical and economic progress of the global approximately 97% of global gas sales, IGU covers all gas industry, directly and through its members aspects of the gas industry. and in collaboration with other multilateral The IGU Vision and Mission were recently redefined to organizations. reflect changes in the global gas markets and the growth ◆ IGU works to improve the competitiveness of gas in of the organization in recent years. The new Vision and the world energy markets by promoting transparency, Mission – approved at the IGU Council meeting in Paris, public acceptance efforts and the removal of supply France, June 1, 2015 – reflect IGU’s Building for the and market access barriers. Future outreach initiative and aim at making IGU a more ◆ IGU seeks to collaborate with governmental agencies pro active, focused and effective advocate for the global gas and multilateral organizations to demonstrate the industry. With the changes, focus is moved towards IGU as economic, social and environmental benefits of gas in the Global Voice of Gas and emphasis put on the fact that the global energy mix. natural gas is a key contributor to people’s lives and futures. ◆ IGU supports and facilitates the development of new technologies and best practices, while emphasizing Vision sound environmental performance, safety, reliability As the global voice of gas, IGU seeks to improve the and efficiency across the entire value chain. quality of life by advancing gas as a key contributor to a ◆ IGU maximizes the value of its services to members sustainable energy future. and other stakeholders. 4 Vision and Mission Offering innovative LNG liquefaction technology ConocoPhillips began using its Optimized Cascade® process in 1969 and has since licensed this proven and reliable LNG liquefaction technology for 24 LNG trains around the world. 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Schlumberger and its approximately 100,000 employees are dedicated to making an environmentally sustainable difference in the communities in which we live and work. slb.com/globalstewardship © 2016 Schlumberger. 16-OF-55444 16_of_55444_Community_global-stewardship_1p_ad.indd 1 7/22/16 7:52 AM Contents October 2016 – March 2017 Vision and Mission 4 Surprise: Global gas price convergence has been happening since 2005 90 Message from the President and By Floris Merison the Secretary General 10 Repair of deep water pipelines by new remote IGU Members and Organisation 14 welding technology 96 News from the Presidency and Secretariat 24 By Jan Olav Berge Building for the Future 38 Harnessing customer feedback for outstanding By Pål Rasmussen customer experience 104 The IGU Council Meeting, Durban 40 By Marie Lyster and Rory Somers G20 Natural Gas Day successfully held in Beijing 44 Features 109 By Li Yalan LNG approaching critical mass as a globalising Reports from the Regional Coordinators 48 force for natural gas 110 Update on the 27th World Gas Conference 54 By Alex Forbes By Jay Copan A brief history of the IGU 124 Natural gas as the fuel of the future: how will Greetings from Eldar Sætre, technology influence this transition? 56 President and CEO of Statoil ASA 134 By Cynthia Silveira and Jorge Delmonte Greetings from Pål Rasmussen, News from organisations affiliated to IGU 58 Secretary General of IGU 135 Focus on the work of IGU’s Committees Highlights from the Norwegian Secretariat 136 and Task Forces 73 Q&A with Pål Rasmussen and Committees and Task Forces: Progress 74 Luis Bertrán Rafecas 148 The IGU webcast series, expanding global Message from the incoming Secretary General 151 gas advocacy 76 Presenting IGU’s new Members 152 By Dimtiri Schildmeijer and Anette Sørum Nordal Publications available from IGU 159 Power generation in GPRS of compressor stations 78 Events and Acknowledgements 160 By Behnam Mirzaei, Abdolrahim Najmi, Amir Asghari, Mohammad Reza Goodarzi The opinions and views expressed by the authors in this magazine are not necessarily those of IGU, its members or the publisher. While every care has been taken in the preparation of this magazine, they are not responsible for the authors’ opinions or for any inaccuracies in the articles. Unless otherwise stated, the dollar ($) values given in this magazine refer to the US dollar. 7 Drawing on four decades worth of experience, WE BUILD Samsung Engineering has developed a powerful project management system. Always pursuing exceptional service for our clients, THE WORLD we are the best partner for your future. PTT ESP PROJECT www.samsungengineering.com A3_광고시안.indd 1 2016. 7. 8. 오전 10:28 Drawing on four decades worth of experience, WE BUILD Samsung Engineering has developed a powerful project management system. Always pursuing exceptional service for our clients, THE WORLD we are the best partner for your future. PTT ESP PROJECT www.samsungengineering.com A3_광고시안.indd 1 2016. 7. 8. 오전 10:28 Message from the President and the Secretary General Dear IGU colleagues Since 2007, when the Secretariat moved to Oslo, the global gas industry has witnessed With this edition of the IGU magazine we say major changes and corresponding challenges. goodbye to one IGU Secretariat team and IGU, in turn, has responded, building for the welcome a new one! On 1 November 2016, future to ensure our continued relevance in the Spain, through Gas Natural Fenosa, takes over marketplace and enhancing the value to our responsibility as host of the IGU Secretariat. members. Together with four Presidencies, the The nine years of the Norwegian Secretariat, Norwegian Secretariat pursued several develop- graciously supported by Statoil ASA, has come mental initiatives. Considerable progress has to an end. By providing office facilities, been made, and our work continues. personnel and back office services over nine Luis Bertrán Rafecas, as incoming Secretary years, Statoil ASA has made a tremendous General, and his new team in Barcelona will contribution to IGU. Our organisation is endeavour to build on the contributions of their stronger as a result and forever grateful to Norwegian predecessors. The Spanish team has Statoil for its historic sponsorship. been confirmed and will be presented to the Council in Amsterdam. As the Oslo team say v David Carroll, President goodbye, we look back with pride on their and Pål Rasmussen, record of service to IGU and look forward to a Secretary General, at the hugely successful G20 bright future for the organisation. Natural Gas Day in Beijing. Over the last six months, much of our focus The event provided an excellent opportunity to has been placed on the G20. In June one of our raise the voice of gas and main deliverables for 2016 took place: the G20 engage with all stake Natural Gas Day. The event was co-hosted by holders in our shared energy future. IGU and the Chinese National Energy Adminis- tration and included a full day of workshop presentations and debates which brought together G20 Energy Ministers, policymakers, CEOs and other gas industry representatives to discuss the potential of gas. Beijing Gas Group, an IGU Premium Associate Member, led by Chairperson Li Yalan, provided exceptional leadership and support in this effort. The gas day event was referenced by the G20 Energy Ministers meeting held the follow- ing day and conveyed the compelling message of how gas can help clean up dirty urban air. A G20 Natural Gas Day Statement was reported to the Ministerial meeting by the IGU President. 10 Message from the President and the Secretary General c The Premier of Western Australia, Colin Barnett, speaking at the LNG 18 opening ceremony.