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A New Dawn www.universaloilgas.com A New Dawn: Profiting from Israel’s energy potential today The discovery of significant reserves of oil and gas in Israel heralds a new dawn in the Middle East. Universal Oil and Gas invites you to participate in the first major Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition in Israel. It will take place at the Dead Sea resort area, below the World Heritage site of the mountain fortress of Masada. Israel now has the potential to become second only to Saudi Arabia as an oil producing nation. UOG 2014 will be a unique and historical event that brings together international partners to embrace a new market in Israel that encompasses all areas of the Oil & Gas industry. Our vision is to create a legacy from the event; a footprint that is a step in the journey towards ever increasing prosperity and stability in the region. UOG’s innovative Young Ambassador Programme will underpin this ambition. It creates opportunities for skills development and knowledge transfer between partners who recognise the significance of what will follow in the light of this new dawn. Join us on the journey. Michael Beagelman Chief Executive Officer Universal Oil & Gas Introduction June 2013 www.universaloilgas.com 1 / 2 A New Dawn: Profiting from Israel’s energy potential today A transformational change in the Eastern Mediterranean region There have been previous false dawns in predictions around reserves of oil and gas in Israel. New exciting discoveries and developments have been made that change that. Proven hydrocarbon reserves underpin the widely held belief that Israel will become a leader in the global energy sector. The UOG 2014 Conference and Exhibition will take delegates on a journey that encompasses history, discovery and vision to highlight the potential of Israel as a future energy power. As an international event it will bring together keynote speakers and global leaders in the Oil and Gas Industry, to create a universal awareness of the scale of the Israeli discoveries. In turn this will encourage investment, partnerships and progress in Israel and the region. It is a “must attend” event. Uniquely in the region, UOG 2014 will provide cross-cultural platforms to meet, discuss and share knowledge and expertise among participants from around the world and in particular from energy provinces in the United States, Scotland and Norway. Furthermore it will encourage opportunities for international oil and gas companies to develop a new market in Israel that encompasses every sphere of the sector. Introduction www.universaloilgas.com 2 / 2 A New Dawn: Profiting from Israel’s energy potential today Can Israel really become an energy giant? The answer from acknowledged experts and respected industry bodies is a resounding YES! Proven onshore Oil Shale reserves are conservatively estimated to total over 250 billion barrels of shale oil. Once in production, these alone will place Israel reserves as second only to those of Saudi Arabia. Israeli scientists have developed revolutionary technology of extracting oil from oil shale using underground heating that requires less water and as a consequence, has far less impact on the environment. As well as unconventional oil, Israel is proposing to drill deep water exploratory wells below the Leviathan gas field targeting 1.5 billion barrels of crude oil. If successful this could lead to even more crude oil discoveries. Leviathan Field: Noble Energy probing 6,500 metres (4 miles) below the Mediterranean seabed using advanced subsea technology. Expected results to be apparent late 2013. Location: 130 km (81 miles) offshore west of Haifa. Shfela Basin: Oil shale deposits discovered; Estimated yield of 250 billion barrels of shale oil; a substitute for crude oil. Officially estimated by World Energy Council in 2012. Location: 50km (30 miles) to south west of Jerusalem. Rosh Ha’ayain: Estimated 1.5 billion barrels of oil found in 2010. Location: 16km (10 miles) in land from Tel Aviv coastline. Discovery Sources: Bloomberg, Financial Times, Israel National News, World Energy Council www.universaloilgas.com 1 / 5 A New Dawn: Profiting from Israel’s energy potential today Oil Shale in Israel Discovery Oil Shale Deposits Oil Shale Occurrences Shfela Basin www.universaloilgas.com 2 / 5 A New Dawn: Profiting from Israel’s energy potential today Israel’s Oil Potential Below: Top five oil reserves countries in the world Saudi Arabia 262,600 Israel (Potential) 250,000 Venezuela 211,200 Canada 175,200 Iran 137,000 0 100,000 200,000 300,000 Barrels (millions) Discovery Sources: CIA-WORLD FACT BOOK DATA, World Energy Council www.universaloilgas.com 3 / 5 A New Dawn: Profiting from Israel’s energy potential today Natural Gas findings in Israel Proven natural gas reserves, totalling some 30 trillion cubic feet in both the Tamar and Leviathan fields in the Levant Basin, can meet Israel’s total energy needs for the next 100 years. As well these significant findings, the Karish field was discovered in July 2013 with an estimated 1.8 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. On 30th March 2013, natural gas was pumped for the first time from the Tamar Field, onshore at Ashdod and is currently running at full capacity. This turnaround from discovery to delivery in just 4 years highlights Israel’s formidable energy potential. Karish Field: Discovered in May 2013. Karish Tamar Estimated reserves of 1.8 trillion cubic feet (TCF). Leviathan Estimated 13 million barrels of crude oil. Location: 100km (62 miles) west of Haifa, Israel. Leviathan Field: Discovered in June 2010. Estimated reserves of 17-19 trillion cubic feet (TCF). Location: 130km (81 miles) west of Haifa, Israel. Tamar Field: Discovered in January 2009. Estimated reserves of 9-10 trillion cubic feet (TCF). Location: 90km (56 miles) west of Haifa, Israel. Sources: US Geological Survey (USGS), Discovery Bloomberg, Reuters, Gas field www.offshoretechnology.com www.universaloilgas.com 4 / 5 A New Dawn: Profiting from Israel’s energy potential today Key Oil and Gas companies already established in Israel Israeli Players Adira Energy AGR Energy AS GGR Alon Natural Gas Avner Oil Exploration LP Cassal Drilling Ltd. Delek Drilling LP Glob Exploration (Y.C.D) Limited Partnership Israel Energy Initiatives Ltd (IEI) Israel Opportunity Energy Resources, LP Nammax Oil and Gas Ltd. Modiin Energy, LP Noble Energy Ratio Oil Exploration (1992) LP Shemen Oil Zion Oil and Gas International Players Noble Energy Woodside Petroleum AGR Energy AS CDC – Caspian Drilling Company Ltd. Adira Energy Discovery GGR www.universaloilgas.com 5 / 5 A New Dawn: Profiting from Israel’s energy potential today The Conference and Exhibition UOG 2014 will take place in a purpose-built Conference and Exhibition Centre in a magical location at the Dead Sea, below the UNESCO World Heritage site of Masada mountain. It will run from Monday 17th November 2014 - Thursday 20th November 2014. Outline Programme: • Sunday arrivals - Friday departures • 4 Day Conference and Exhibition (5 nights) • 2000-3000 delegates expected • Presentations throughout the day from key note speakers and sponsors • Exhibition time for sponsors & delegates • Houston-Aberdeen-Israel ‘Coffee Connections’ Live Video Event • One-on-one personal appointment programme for international delegates • Sponsored Lunches & Coffee Breaks and Evening Social Program Welcome Cocktail & Dinner Events at Official Dead Sea Hotels • Specialist Industry Dinners & Seminars • Dead Sea Spa Evening (showcasing the Dead Sea) • Moroccan Village style Gala Finale Dinner for all delegates and sponsors to conclude the event The Event www.universaloilgas.com 1 / 4 A New Dawn: Profiting from Israel’s energy potential today Purpose-built Conference and Exhibition Centre The innovative Swiss-German modular structure will be built over two floors to encompass a fully functional Conference Centre and Exhibition Space along with catering and lounge areas for delegates. The Event www.universaloilgas.com 2 / 4 A New Dawn: Profiting from Israel’s energy potential today Conference and Exhibition Centre Location: Masada, Dead Sea The Event www.universaloilgas.com 3 / 4 A New Dawn: Profiting from Israel’s energy potential today Be among the first to profit from this unique opportunity During five dynamic days in the UOG 2014 Conference and Exhibition Centre, your company can showcase its products, technologies and services to procurement specialists in the new Israeli Exploration & Production Industry. As an exhibitor you automatically have access to all the benefits accorded to Conference Delegates. Moreover as an exhibiting company at UOG 2014, you can network with important clients and make valuable new business contacts. Be part of what will become the region’s most influential oil and gas exhibition and conference. For tailor-made exhibition packages please contact: Joshua Beagelman E: [email protected] The Event T: +44 (0)20 7332 6983 www.universaloilgas.com 4 / 4 A New Dawn: Profiting from Israel’s energy potential today Leveraging a new era of collaboration to benefit the East Mediterranean region and the world UOG 2014 aims to create a legacy; a clear and dynamic footprint to move forward to develop the Oil & Gas industry in the East Mediterranean region and the world. It is the first chance for leading international Oil & Gas companies and financial global institutions to meet together in Israel in a spirit of partnership. In so doing, they will be participating in a unique opportunity to benefit from entering this new and exciting
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