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Uruguay says Gazprom, LUKOIL eye its energy sector

MONTEVIDEO, April 14 | Fri Apr 15, 2011 12:40am BST
 

MONTEVIDEO, April 14 (Reuters) - An Uruguayan official said on Thursday that Russian energy heavyweights Gazprom (GAZP.MM) and LUKOIL (LKOH.MM) are eager to explore for oil and natural gas in the South American nation and join bidding on a regasification terminal.

"The exploration of crude and gas was one issue and the other was the regasification plant and the sale of liquefied gas. In both cases (the companies) showed great interest," said Ramon Mendez, energy director at Uruguay's Energy Ministry, referring to a technical mission that traveled to Russia.

Bidding on a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal that will supply Uruguay and neighboring Argentina should take place in May or June, according to comments made by Uruguayan President Jose Mujica in February. [ID:nN24250899] (Reporting by Malena Castaldi; writing by Hilary Burke editing by Andre Grenon) 

Read the full report here.

Source: Reuters

2nd Annual Africa Gas & LNG Summit 2011 - Call for Sponsors and Selected Papers

Call for Sponsors and Selected Papers

2^nd Annual Africa Gas & LNG Summit 2011, Johannesburg, South Africa

Pre-Conference Workshop, 19 July 2011

2 Days Main Conference 20 to 21 July 2011

Post-Conference Workshop 22 July 2011

Dear Professional

Africa Gas & LNG Summit Series is back for its second year running. Once again, the vibrant city of Johannesburg has been chosen as our venue. We will be exploring in-depth insights of major domestic and international markets addressing the best strategies, approaches, techniques, innovations as well as the current and future market of gas & LNG in spite of the recent economic conditions. This summit will also serve as a platform for all national, international and independent companies to network and share business ideas and experiences.

The following key themes on Gas & LNG will be addressed in depth with some Case Studies:

Ø       Analysing the shift in global trade movements & implication to the future

Ø       Demand, supply and new projects updates of Africa gas & LNG market (and their business impact). Also includes the recent economic situation in MENA, how will this situation affect supply and demand

Ø       Examining the increasing demand for gas & LNG  for power & utilities supply in Africa

Ø       Best strategies for monetization and  commercialization of natural gas resources

Ø       Regulatory & Legal Frameworks as well as their evolving Roles; and how private sector can leverage

Ø       Examining geo-politics of gas & LNG prospects, development and trade

Ø       Life-cycle greenhouse gas analysis of LNG & Global Gas Flaring Reduction

Ø       Role of HSE in ensuring the safety and performance of LNG activities

Ø       Examining the determinacy of gas price today and the future; will gas price decouple from oil price. How has the recent economic crisis in MENA affect the indexation of oil price to gas price

Ø       Strategies in dealing with complications relation to spot and short term trading

Ø       New opportunities for financing and investing and overcoming the complexity of LNG project financing

Ø       Identifying new transport and infrastructure solutions to the global gas & LNG demands

Ø       Identifying the key commercial issues and solutions of downstream LNG

Ø       Importance of strategic partnership in the growth and success of projects; successful partnership build up for long term mutual benefit

Ø       Best techniques for contracts negotiation – sales, purchase, concession, joint operating, storage & transportation agreements

Ø       New technology breakthroughs that you can leverage for your business advantage

Ø       Effective risk management

Ø       Examining the impact of shale gas & unconventional gas to the global trade movements of gas & LNG

Ø       Tapping into the prospects / potentials of offshore gas & LNG as a way to meet the demands for power generation

Ø      Identifying new technological advancements and technical issues for new technologies

Ø      Gas-To-Liquid versus LNG – a better alternative?

Participate to Innovate – If you have what it takes to share and explore new frontiers in the African gas and LNG sector, we are inviting you to participate in the 2^nd Annual Africa Gas & LNG Summit 2011 Call for Papers.

 

FOR SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES

This is a great opportunity for you to showcase your products and services in the 2^nd ANNUAL AFRICA GAS & LNG SUMMIT 2011 Space. Talk to us about SPONSORSHIP and EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES during the event.

As a sponsor, you get to position your company with a maximum level of exposure. There are various options on how you position your new products and meet your potential business partners.

            >> Session Sponsors

            >> Lanyard / Conference Badge Sponsor (Sole Sponsorship)

            >> Delegate Stationery / Bag Sponsor (Sole Sponsorship)

            >> Teas / Coffees Sponsors

            >> Dinner Sponsor (Sole Sponsorship)

            >> Conference Reception / Cocktail Party (Sole Sponsorship)

If you would like to discuss any of the sponsorship opportunities or put together a custom-built sponsorship package, please contact:

Mr Albert Sudirgo, Group Business Development Manager

Email: albert@neo-edge.com

DID: +65 6557 9200

FOR SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES

We are seeking limited speakers and with special emphasis to established and emerging gas & LNG players in Africa. We also welcome speakers from NOC, IOC, Independent E & P, Government Bodies, Power Generation / Utilities Companies and selected Service Companies. We are calling interested speakers as well as expert panellists to submit their paper proposals in relevant areas / topics in the gas & LNG field. Please send us your proposals in the following format:

Topic Title:

3-5 Bullets of Major Points:

Abstract of Presentation:

Photo and Bio of the Speaker:

(Presentations should be deliverable in 30 minutes)

Abstracts or Workshop Proposals should include name, company address, direct telephone numbers as well as e-mail address of the contact author. Kindly note that we will respond to shortlisted proposals by email.

Please send it to:

Ms Rekha Kaur, Conference Manager

Email: rekha@neo-edge.com

DID: +65 6557 9187

Call for Papers – Deadlines

Submission of Abstract/Workshop Proposals:  18 April 2011

Acceptance notification of Authors/Speakers:  03 May 2011

FOR ENDORSEMENT & MEDIA PARTNERSHIPS

We partner with leading publications, online media and associations etc in relevant sectors to achieve win-win results. Our extensive marketing campaigns will ensure you impress the right players at the forefront of the latest industry advancements and expand your business territory.

A partial list of the media coverage from our past event include:

- LIVE phone interview with “Radio 2000 - The official 2010 World Cup radio station”

- Exclusive Endorsement Partnership with Cedigaz

- Media Partnerships with leading media such as Bloomberg, Down Jones, Energy Asia, WorldOils, Eye of Riyadh, LNG OneWorld, Capital Business Magazine, The Oil Community, LNG Unlimited, Middle East Monitor, OGEL Journal, ICIS Heren, Trade Invest Africa, just to name a few.

To find out more on detailed potential benefits, please contact:

Ms Rilla Eas, Marketing Manager

Email: rilla.eas@neo-edge.com

DID: +65 6557 9183

A glimpse of what you can expect in our events…..

Past Conference - Africa Gas & LNG Summit 2010 | 27-28 July 2010 | Johannesburg, South Africa.

Click here for the details.

Past Conference – Global Gas & LNG Summit 2011 | 08-09 March 2011 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Click here for the details.

Visit our website at http://www.neo-edge.com/ for more details.

ENDORSING PARTNER: CEDIGAZ



Press Release: Shell, BP Migas, FLEX LNG, OLT Offshore LNG Toscana, Rolls Royce Marine gather to discuss market trends & trade movements of Offshore LNG

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 2011 -- Global Offshore LNG Summit will unlock the secrets to the participating companies the commercialization of undeveloped offshore gas reserves and likewise show how to monetize the technology in the upcoming summit at Traders Hotel Dubai, UAE.

Top-notch speakers from over 15 countries are presenting at the Global Offshore LNG Summit organised by Neoedge Energy including:

FLEX LNG • BP MIGAS • SHELL • OLT OFFSHORE LNG • PETROLEUM CORPORATION JAMAICA • ROLLS ROYCE MARINE • ENERGY & POWER • BUREAU VERITAS FRANCE • BW VENTURES SINGAPORE • FLUOR CORPORATION • GLOBAL MARINER OFFSHORE

Conference Producer Rekha Kaur and Neoedge Business Development Manager, Offshore LNG Team, David Lee will join the global speakers in the exciting event in Dubai on 24-25 May 2011.

Opening the 4-Day event on 23^rd May is the Pre-Conference Workshop dedicated to helping companies become updated on FLNG Solutions which are currently on offer and sharing the lessons learned from FSRUs and application to benefit Floating Liquefaction. The final module of the workshop will be on identifying the missing sanction of the first FLNG. The exciting and educational workshop will be spearheaded by the current Director of LNG at Energy and Power, Brian Songhurst.

The summit’s Producer said: "It's going to be a great event as the expert line-up of speakers are equally excited about the product and are keen on meeting the global players and movers in the industry.” Dr. S N Ebrahimi, Professor of Oil and Gas Laws & Contracts at Tehran University is leading the Post-Conference Workshop on determining the benefits and advantages of Floating Storage Unit (FSU), Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO), Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) and Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) Facilities as well as the chain of risks involved.

“I have incorporated an interactive panel discussion to round off the end of each day at the main conference.”, added Kaur. “This will then be the venue to discuss the learnings from the sessions and address the key issues affecting the future of global LNG supplies as opposed to the growing demand for energy needs.” Taking part in the panel discussions and debates will be the delegates themselves as there are pre-event questions submitted for the panellists to address.

http://www.neo-edge.com/globaloffshorelngsummit

Notes to Editors:

Neoedge Pte. Ltd, Energy Edge

Neoedge is a business media company that aims to serve the corporate world with integrity and excellence by providing cutting edge business intelligences and creating high value networking opportunities. Neoedge identifies pressing issues that the corporate world is facing. Neoedge events are developed based on careful and original research including extensive and direct interactions with potential participants in the market. Neoedge events are distinguished by delivering premier value to customers in a sustainable means. Neoedge is your long term corporate business partner.

For more information about Neoedge: www.neo-edge.com

Headquartered in Singapore, Neoedge has been organising premier events all around the world including in Hamburg, Dubai, Accra, Johannesburg, Cairo, Nairobi, Cape Town, Mumbai, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Perth, Manila, Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Shanghai, et cetera.

For more information contact:

Eugene Azucena

Marketing Manager – Energy, Telecoms and Strategic Management

Neoedge Pte. Ltd

DID: +65 6557 9185 FAX: +65 6557 9188

eugene@neo-edge.com

Global Offshore LNG Summit 2011: http://www.neo-edge.com/globaloffshorelngsummit

Press Release: Favouritism in the Workplace: When Preferential Opportunities and Recognition are Rampant

Very so often we hear about employees complaining not getting enough or proper training and recognition due to preferential opportunities given to a selected few. Most employers claim to be equal employers but yet these menial favouritism still exist on an unhealthy scale. Managers or decision makers of the companies fail to recognise the skill sets of other employees hence neglecting their development. Human Resources personnel can make a difference to soothe these rough edges. Skills development is a very important aspect any Human Resource practitioner cannot overlook. A good staff make do with appraisals and occasional on the job trainings, but a great staff needs to be nurtured and equipped with the best planned trainings that not only meet the department’s goals but ultimately brings out the best in the individual. Most organisations failed to see this difference, in fact, some even feel sending staff for trainings are a waste of money. While the gain is not immediate, the company can definitely reap the success in the long term.

Quoting Harrison and Kessels (2004), “Human Resource Development, as an organisational process, comprises the skillful planning and facilitation of a variety of formal and informal learning and knowledge processes and experiences, primarily but not exclusively in the workplace, in order that organisational progress and individual potential can be enhanced through the competence, adaptability, commitment and knowledge-creating activity of all who work in the organisation.”

Determined to make a positive change in the HR arena, Neoedge will be partnering with Mr Ian R Thompson, founder and Director of Leadership International Limited, to bring “Strategic Learning and Development Master Class” in Johannesburg, South Africa from 14 to 16 June 2011.

This program addresses the whole arena of human resource development to identify how learning professionals should be positioning themselves to be effective producers of business results. In addition to developing the skills of a learning professional, it looks to develop the policies and procedures required to ensure alignment of learning initiatives and interventions with the business requirements, the visible support of senior executives, delivering efficiency and effectiveness of the department, linking learning to measurable performance and broadening the department offerings beyond formal classroom training.

Existing and aspiring learning professionals whether in the public or private sector who seek to be influential in individual and organizational development should make time.

About Leadership International Limited

www.leadership-international.ltd.uk

In the global game of business, there are those who make things happen, those who watch things happen and those who wondered what happened. Leadership identification and development ensures that an organisation attracts those who make things happen and then allows them to operate in an environment that encourages them to be the best they can be. We seek to unlock the potential of organisations through unlocking the talent of its people. We develop people strategies, assisting in the developing individuals and groups to maximise their performance, enhancing creativity and imagination, developing dialogue across organisations and providing leadership skills in abundance. All of this in service to maximising customer delight and company profitability.

The company is led by Ian R Thomson, an experienced business builder, learning consultant and leadership coach. He has operated in more than 30 countries across all continents and has worked with talented people in many industries.

About Neoedge

http://www.neo-edge.com/

Neoedge is a business media company that aims to serve the corporate world with integrity and excellence by providing cutting edge business intelligences and creating high value networking opportunities.

To find out more about this event, please contact:

Ms Rilla Eas

Marketing Manager

DID: +65 6557 9183

Email: rilla.eas@neo-edge.com

Strategic Learning & Development Master Class

‘Human Resource Development, as an organisational process, comprises the skillful planning and facilitation of a variety of formal and informal learning and knowledge processes and experiences, primarily but not exclusively in the workplace, in order that organisational progress and individual potential can be enhanced through the competence, adaptability, commitment and knowledge-creating activity of all who work in the organisation.’ Harrison and Kessels (2004)

NEOEDGE is bringing to you another of our premier course “Strategic Learning and Development Master Class” to be held in Johannesburg, South Africa from 14 to 16 June 2011.

This program addresses the whole arena of human resource development to identify how learning professionals should be positioning themselves to be effective producers of business results. In addition to developing the skills of a learning professional, it looks to develop the policies and procedures required to ensure alignment of learning initiatives and interventions with the business requirements, the visible support of senior executives, delivering efficiency and effectiveness of the department, linking learning to measurable performance and broadening the department offerings beyond formal classroom training.

Led by Mr Ian R Thompson, the course will be highly interactive with case studies and real world examples. Ian draws on his personal experiences of working with global organizations and local businesses in more than 30 countries.

His case studies are based on real experiences with these organizations – in oil exploration and oil services, financial services and banking, manufacturing, project management and media.

Ian also draws on the latest research from many sources including the American Society of Training and Development, the British Institute for Learning and Development and Harvard Business School. He weaves these into a series of practical tools for HRD practitioners.

Seats are limited! To secure your seats or for more information, call us today at +65 6557 9183 or email us at rilla.eas@neo-edge.com.

Press Release: Importance of Excellent Contract Management Planning in the Oil and Gas Industry

Importance of Excellent Contract Management Planning in the Oil and Gas Industry

Press Release: Prof Fathi Habashi Brings Back The Interest In Extractive Metallurgy