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Conference Programme Table of Contents Conference programme Table of contents 2 Conference programme 4 Speakers 4 Prof. Klaus-Dieter Barbknecht 5 Elisabeth Walaas 6 Friis Arne Petersen 7 Jennifer May 7 Alexey Isachenko 8 James A. Boughner 8 Uwe Gaul 9 Dr. Peer Hoth 9 Norbert Eichkorn 10 Dr. Volker Steinbach 10 Prof. Gerhard Ring 10 Prof. Line Olsen-Ring 11 Birger Poppel 11 Ellen Høj Arnskjold 12 Dr. Henrik Stendal 12 Dr. Bo Møller Stensgaard 12 Hans Hinrichsen 13 Prof. Helmut Mischo 13 David Hagedorn 14 Prof. Matthias Reich 14 Dr. Aleksei Vitalevich Podoliak 14 Dr. Mikhail Vasilievich Shvankin 15 Dr. Matthias Wimmer 15 Dr. Anastasiia Andreevna Lyagova 16 Poster session Conference programme 1 The Arctic Region – Geo-resources and Economic & Political Developments International Conference 9—10 June 2016 at TU Bergakademie Freiberg, Germany The Arctic Zone is an area with high geopolitical and geoeconomical importance and at the same time a very sensitive region. It includes the northern areas of Denmark (Greenland), Norway, Rus- sia, Canada and the United States of America. The Arctic is important for the climate and biodiver- sity on our earth. It is at the same time the place where ethnic minorities live. During the last years policy and economy has focused increasingly on the region in order to secure the worldwide supply with natural resources. In consequence of the climate change and global warming new maritime routes has opened for navigation. As a result previously inaccessable deposits of fossil fuels can be exploited. Therefore the TU Bergakademie Freiberg will organise an interdisciplinary conference on econom- ical and political developments and the geological potential of the Arctic on 9 and 10 June 2016. We expect the participation of top-class scientists, politicians, diplomats and company representa- tives of Arctic states and Germany. TU Bergakademie is the oldest mining university worldwide and has a long-standing experience in investigation and education in mining-related topics such as exploration and exploitation as well as mining law, economics and geostrategic issues. The Arctic Conference in June 2016 is the starting point of a series of conferences and workshops on arctic-related topics which will be organised by TU Bergakademie Freiberg in the future. Photo: Partial Opening of the Northwest Passage, September 13, 2015, © NASA Earth Observatory, image by Jesse Allen; Graphic Arctic Region: © NASA 2016; Background: © Bruce Jones Design Inc. 2011 2 Conference programme 9 June 2016 3 p.m. Conference opening, Speeches by the Rector of TU Bergakademie Freiberg, Prof. Klaus-Dieter Barbknecht the State Secretary Uwe Gaul (on behalf of the Saxon Minister for Science and Arts Dr. Eva-Maria Stange) Vladimir Borsenkov (on behalf of the Rector of St. Petersburg Mining University Prof. Vladimir Litvinenko) Dr. Peer Hoth (on behalf of State Secretary Rainer Baake of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, Germany) Norbert Eichkorn (President of the Saxon State Agency of Environment, Agriculture and Geology) Keynote Speech by Dr. Volker Steinbach (Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources) “Potential of mineral and energy resources in the circum Arctic region” 4.30 p.m. Panel discussion with Ambassadors (or Representatives of the Embassies) of USA, Canada, Norway, Denmark and Russia Moderator: Prof. Klaus-Dieter Barbknecht, Rector of TU Bergakademie Freiberg – Political and economic developments in the arctic region from the point of view of the neighbouring states and Germany – Challenges and prospects for the extraction of fossil fuels and other resources in the Arctic – Opportunities for sustainable development in the arctic region 6 p.m. Poster session and reception for all participants of the conference 10 June 2016 Session I: The arctic region of Denmark – Greenland 9 a.m. Introduction Prof. Gerhard Ring (TU Bergakademie Freiberg) 9.15–9.45 a.m. Greenland’s extended autonomy within the kingdom of Denmark Prof. Line Olsen-Ring (University of Leipzig, Germany) Conference programme 3 9.45–10.15 a.m. Greenland – from colony to self-governance: current living conditions and challenges Birger Poppel (Ilisimatusarfik – University of Greenland) 10.15–10.45 a.m. Components of sustainable mining in Greenland: economic Impact for Projects and for Society Ellen Høj Arnskjold (Copenhagen, Denmark) 10.45–11.15 a.m. Coffee break 11.15–11.45 a.m. Greenland: Info and initiatives to attract the mining industry Dr. Henrik Stendal (Chief Geologist, Geology department at the Ministry of Mineral Resources Greenland) 11.45–12.15 a.m. Mineral potential and exploration: challenges and opportunities Dr. Bo Møller Stensgaard (Senior Research Scientist, Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS), Department of Petrology and Economic Geology, Copenhagen) 12.15–12.45 a.m. Education and capacity building in Greenland Hans Hinrichsen (Greenland School of Minerals and Petroleum) 12.45 a.m.–2 p.m. Lunch break Session II Technical Challenges 2 p.m. Introduction Prof. Helmut Mischo (TU Bergakademie Freiberg) 2.05–2.35 p.m. Practical challenges of open pit mining operations in arctic climate David Hagedorn (TU Bergakademie Freiberg) 2.35–3.05 p.m. Exploration of submarine gas hydrate reservoirs using remote controlled subsea drilling rigs Prof. Matthias Reich (TU Bergakademie Freiberg) 3.05–3.35 p.m. Results of well drilling in ice and in subglacial rock on glaciers of Archipelago Severnaya Zemlya Dr. Aleksei Vitalevich Podoliak (St. Petersburg Mining University, Russia) 3.35–4.00 p.m. Coffee break 4.00–4.30 p.m. Ensuring of geodynamic safety when developing coal seams in Arctic conditions Dr. Mihkail Vasilievich Shvankin (St. Petersburg Mining University, Russia) 4.30–5.00 p.m. North of the Arctic Circle in Swedish Lapland: LKAB iron ore operations Dr. Matthias Wimmer (LKAB, Sweden) 5.00–5.30 p.m. Analysis of stress strain state of sea bed pipelines in the conditions of the extreme north Dr. Anastasiia Andreevna Lyagova (St. Petersburg Mining University, Russia) 4 Speakers Prof. Klaus-Dieter Barbknecht Rector of TU Bergakademie Freiberg • 1978–1984 Studies of Economics and Law at Georg August University Göttingen, Germany • 1984 First state law exam • 1984–1987 Legal Traineeship • 1987 Second state law exam • Since 1987 Lawyer • Since 1992 Labour lawyer • 1992 VNG – Verbundnetz Gas AG, Leipzig (Germany), Authorized Signatory • 1992–1998 VNG – Verbundnetz Gas AG, Leipzig (Germany), Head of Legal department • 1998–2000 VNG – Verbundnetz Gas AG, Leipzig (Germany), Head of Gas Supply/Gas Transport/Gas Storage • 2000–2004 VNG – Verbundnetz Gas AG, Leipzig (Germany), Head of Gas Transport / Gas Storage • 2004–2007 VNG – Verbundnetz Gas AG, Leipzig (Germany), Head of Portfolio Management/Strategic Coordination • 2005–2008 Erdgasversorgungsgesellschaft Thüringen-Sachsen mbh (EVG), Technical Director • 2007-2015 VNG – Verbundnetz Gas AG, Leipzig (Germany), Member of the Executive Board • 2007–2009 VNG – Verbundnetz Gas AG, Leipzig (Germany), Member of the Executive Board, Gas Procurement • 2009–2010 VNG – Verbundnetz Gas AG, Leipzig (Germany), Member of the Executive Board, Finance and Human Resources • 2010–2013 VNG – Verbundnetz Gas AG, Leipzig (Germany), Member of the Executive Board, Gas Sales and Human Resources • 2013–2015 VNG – Verbundnetz Gas AG, Leipzig (Germany), Member of the Executive Board, Trade • Since 2015 TU Bergakademie Freiberg, Rector Speakers 5 Elisabeth Walaas Norwegian Ambassador to Germany Professional Experience • 2011 Director General, Department for European Affairs and Trade Policy • 2010 Special Advisor, MFA, for Energy – Central Asia/Caspian Region • 2007–2010 State Secretary/Deputy Foreign Minister of Norway • 2005–2007 Ambassador of Norway to Croatia • 2001–2005 Minister Counsellor, Deputy Head of Mission (Mission of Norway to the European Union, Brussels) • 1997–2001 Deputy Director General, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Oslo (2000–2001: Department for European Affairs, 1999–2000: Head of Secretariat responsible for the Governments Report to Parliament “Norway and Europe at the Dawn of a New Century”, 1997–1999: Deputy Head of Department for Europe and bilateral Relations with North America) • 1994–1997 Head of Division, European Adviser, Political Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Oslo • 1993–1994 Adviser, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Oslo • 1990–1992 Political Adviser to the Minister responsible for Trade and Foreign Economic Affairs, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Oslo • 1989–1990 Adviser, Research Policy, University of Bergen • 1987–1989 Political Adviser to the Minister responsible for Culture, Science, Higher Education, Ministry of Culture and Science, Oslo • 1983–1987 Lecturer, Upper Secondary School, Bergen Education • 1978 Graduated from Bergen University College, Department of Education • 1983 Graduated (MA) from the University of Bergen, Faculty of Arts (History of Religions, Sociology) Other • 1983–1990 Elected Member of the City Council of Bergen • 1979–1982 Elected Member of the Steering Board, Faculty of Arts, University of Bergen • 1981–1983 Elected Member of the University Board, University of Bergen 6 Speakers Friis Arne Petersen Danish Ambassador to Germany Professional Career • 2015– Ambassador of Denmark to Germany • 2010–2015 Ambassador of Denmark to China • 2005–2010 Ambassador of Denmark to the U.S. • 1997–2005 Head of the Foreign Ministry, Permanent Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Alternate for the Minister for Foreign Affairs in the European Union Council of Ministers • 1995–1997 Under
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