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PR Neoedge announces its 2012 lineup of Summits and Workshop Trainings

2012-02-29T14:35:00.000+08:00

Singapore, Singapore 1^st March 2012 -- Neoedge Pte. Ltd, a global leader in the events services industry, announces its remarkable line-up of Summits and Master Classes in the first half of 2012:

Managing Project Scope Successfully Through to Closure, Johannesburg, South Africa / Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 18 – 20 April 2012 and 24 – 26 April 2012
Mastering International Oil & Gas Accounting, Mövenpick Hotel Deira, Dubai, UAE, 5-8 March 2012
Formation Damage Prevention & Treatment, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 05 – 08 March 2012
Asset Integrity Management & Risk-Based Inspection Masterclass, Radisson Blu (SAS) Gautrain Hotel, Sandton Johannesburg, 12 - 14 March 2012
Power Purchase Agreement Management Master Class, Novotel Singapore Clarke Quay, Singapore, 13 - 15 March 2012
5th Mobile Commerce Summit ASIA 2012, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, 20-22 March 2012
Practical Mineral Processing and Extraction Workshop, Radisson Blu Gautrain Hotel, Sandton Johannesburg, 16-20 April 2012
Procurement Fraud Master Class, Grand Millennium Al Wahda Hotel Abu Dhabi. UAE, 23 – 25 April 2012
2nd Annual Global Gas & LNG Summit 2012, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 23-26 April 2012
Business Continuity Management Master Class, Singapore, 24 – 26 April 2012
Best Practices in Demand Planning & Forecasting, Novotel Clarke Quay, Singapore,, 25th – 26th April 2012
Mastering Advanced Financial Analysis for Financial Institutions, Accra, Ghana, 07 – 10 May 2012
Offshore Floating Production Systems Workshop, Holiday Inn Accra Airport, Accra, Ghana, 08 - 11 May 2012
LNG Operations & Management Master Class, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad & Tobago,, 14 – 17 May 2012
Corporate Information Security Master Class, Singapore, 21 - 24 May 2012

Neoedge Telecoms & Research organisers of with Mobile Commerce Summit Asia will again hold the annual event in

Singapore

this coming 20^th-22^nd March at The Fullerton Hotel. Dubbed as one of the most important telecom events in ASIA, and the spearhead event in Mobile Commerce Innovation and Growth, it will be the best rollout ever since it started in New Delhi in 2009.

“This year, we are joined by the pioneer in secure mobile transactions technology, C-SAM as the event's Official Lanyard Sponsor. C-SAM General Manager for Asia-Pacific, Shubhrendu Khoche will present on: "The Additional Revenue Stream Argument: A Cost & Benefit Analysis" while Asia Pacific Head of Sales, Elizabeth Duke will lead a Post-Conference Workshop on "Creating and Optimizing the Mobile Wallet: Current Issues, Latest Developments and Effective Solutions.”, said Jhorden Niño, Group Business Development Manager at Neoedge.

With a pool of speakers from 28 different countries, and a mixture of both academic and industrial presentations, delegates will have a unique foundation to learn of the latest developments to achieve growth targets in 2012 and the coming years.

Neoedge Energy & Utilities Edge rolls out the 2^nd Annual Global Gas & LNG Summit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 23-26 April 2012. The upcoming summit, produced by Rekha Kaur, Experienced Conference Producer who conceptualised Neoedge’s Africa Gas and Shale Gas & Unconventional Gas Summits, will be exploring in-depth insights on current issues and will likewise address on the best strategies, approaches, techniques, innovations as well as the current and future state of the Gas and LNG in a global perspective.

This summit gathering will also serve as venue for the local and international players, independent companies, engineering & service companies to network, share growth opportunities, best practices and latest industry trends.

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Neoedge Pte. Ltd

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

Neoedge is headquartered in Singapore. We have been organising premier events all around the world including in Port of Spain, San Juan, Rio de Janeiro, Hamburg, Accra, Nairobi, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Dubai, Kabul, New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangkok, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Jakarta, Perth, Manila, Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Shanghai.

For more information contact:

Eugene Azucena

Marketing Manager – Telecoms, Energy and Strategic Management

Neoedge Pte. Ltd

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

eugene@neo-edge.com

Event Announcement: 2nd Annual Global Gas & LNG Summit 2012

2011-12-16T15:48:00.000+08:00

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT:

2ND ANNUAL GLOBAL GAS & LNG SUMMIT 2012

Keeping pace with the upcoming and changing dynamics of buyers and sellers as well as demand and supply trade movements in the global gas and LNG market, an up-to-date analysis
Main Conference 24 to 25 April 2012
Pre-Conference Workshop 23 April 2012
Post-Conference Workshop 26 April 2012

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Overview

Neoedge is proud to announce the 2nd Annual Global Gas & LNG Summit 2012. This summit comes after a successful roll out of its premier event in 2011 and has been one of Neoedge’s most sought after events. This year will feature key gas & LNG expert speakers from the global arena, sharing expert insights, views, perspectives and analysis of the best practices, strategies, techniques, technologies, and innovations in this ever changing energy market.

What you can expect from the Global Gas & LNG Summit 2012:

Stand alone case presentations by top notch speakers from various emerging and established gas & LNG players in the global arena
Interactive Panel Discussions of key themes
Open Questions & Answer with delegates
Pre and Post Conference Workshops on April 23 & 26
Great networking platform for regional and international Gas & LNG players
Exhibition area
Cocktail Reception
Lucky Draw at the end of Main Conference
Awards for Best Speaker, Best Delegate & Chairperson

Past Attendees to Neoedge’s Global Gas & LNG Summit includes:

Abu Dhabi Gas Liquefaction Co Ltd (ADGAS)
CMX Caspian and Gulf Consultants Ltd
ConocoPhillips International
EconGas
ECOWAS Commission
Gas Exporting Countries Forum
Gas Natural Fenosa
Genser Power Ghana Limited
GLNG Operations Pty Ltd
World Bank / Global Gas Flaring Reduction (GGFR)
Global Strategy Consulting Pte Ltd
Kot Addu Power Company Ltd
Lamprell Energy
LXL LLP
Ministry of Oil & Gas Oman
National Grid UK
Nigeria LNG Limited
Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)
National Petroleum Investment Management Services (NAPIMS)
National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC)
O.T. Otis Engineering
OLT Offshore LNG Toscana S.p.A.
Petrofac International
Platts
PT Nusantara Regas
PT Pertamina (Persero)
Qatargas Operating Company Limited
Saif Power Limited
Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco)
Shaw Consultants International
Shell Markets (Middle East) Ltd
Simmons & Simmons
The Energy Contract Company
Volta River Authority
Woodside Energy Ltd
Zorlu Dogal Gaz

Key Benefits

Learn from expert practitioners and high profile delegates in the global gas & LNG market today!

NEOEDGE is proud to announce its 2^ND ANNUAL GLOBAL GAS & LNG SUMMIT 2012 on the 24 & 25 April 2012 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. 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 the recent economic, social, environmental and political conditions. This summit will also serve as a platform for all national, international and independent companies to network and share business ideas and experiences.

Recognizing such emerging business potentials and pressing challenges, the Global Gas & LNG Summit 2012, carefully researched and organized by Neoedge in Singapore, will provide all international and local companies an in-time and efficient platform of learning, networking and partnership building for your corporate advantage in the increasingly vibrant and fierce market.

Who Should Attend

President, Managing Director, Director, General Manager, Manager, Chief Financial Officers and Head of

Government Officials
Operations
Business Development
Strategic Planning & Business Unit
Projects Development & Engineering
Buyers, Sellers & Distributors
Finance & Investment Officers
Technology Officers
Partners & Investors
Legal Department
Price Analyst
Research & Development Department
Risk Analyst
Commercial Department
Production / Plant / Equipment
Arbitrators
Contractors
Safety & Security
Traders and Trade Organizations
Service Companies

From various industries and sectors including

· Government Bodies & Regulatory Bodies

· National Oil Corporation

· International Oil Corporation

· Independent Exploration & Production Companies

· Energy Consulting Firms

· Power Generations Company / Utilities Companies

· Consultants, Research Firms, Law Firms and Academics

· Logistic, Transportation & Infrastructure Companies

· Service Companies

For Enquiries on the Agenda and Registration, please contact: Rilla Eas, Marketing Manager

Phone: +65 6557 9183

Email: rilla.eas@neo-edge.com

Event Announcement: Production Sharing Contracts (PSC) Master Class

2011-12-16T13:57:00.001+08:00

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT:

PRODUCTION SHARING CONTRACTS (PSC) MASTER CLASS

A most comprehensive & up-to-date course on successful Production Sharing Contracts Management in the oil & gas industry

05 to 08 March 2012

Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Overview

Effective training in today’s fast developing petroleum market is essential if relevant executives in both the public and private sectors are to create and implement the optimum regulatory and commercial environment for revenue and profit maximisation. Nowhere is this more important than in the development and negotiation of Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs), a critical part of global petroleum exploration, production and commercialization.

The purpose of a PSC is to facilitate the finding and commercialisation of deposits of oil and gas. However, production sharing is not the only regime used for that purpose, nor, within a production sharing regime, is the PSC the only instrument used; and, as with all such regimes, production sharing, and each individual PSC, exists within a historical, geopolitical and legal framework, and a global market, that informs its principles and its detailed implementation. It is imperative for relevant executives in both government and private sectors to understand the ever-changing impact of these forces on the PSC, and the PSC’s position and role among the many key factors needed for successful oil and gas commercialisation.

Key Benefits

Key issues to be addressed in depth:

Being updated of the latest development in Oil & Gas commercialization

Examining the relationship of PSC, concession, and other regimes in the right to explore and produce

Analysing the relationship of PSC to industry exploration & production agreement

Unitisation and its alternatives, and the peculiar problems of different fiscal, regulatory and administrative regimes, and their solutions

Analysing the relationship of PSC to construction and field service contracts – who really bears the risk of a wild well?

Analysing the relationship of PSC to industry transportation & sales agreement

Examining the PSC, IPPs and other downstream investments

Exploring the role of PSC in financing of commercialization

Investigating PSC, Resource Rent & Petroleum Economics

Underlying PSC as an administrative tools

Constructing PSC as an investment tool

Examining a PSC through case study

Who Should Attend

All those involved in the Production Sharing Contract implementation:

• International & Government Negotiator

• Corporate Planner

• Contract / Agreements Managers / Specialists

• E & P Professionals / Managers

• Policy Analyst

• Legal Advisors

• Business Development Managers

• Commercial Managers

• Finance Directors & Managers / Controllers / Auditors

• Business & Accounting Analyst

• Tax & Finance Advisors

• Operation Manager

• Compliance Officers

• Projects Manager / Owners / Engineers

• Loan Officers

• Economist

• Investors

Types of organizations

• Government Bodies

• National Oil Corporation

• International Oil Corporation

• Independent Exploration & Production Companies

• Consultant firms

• Logistic, Transportation & Infrastructure Companies

• Technology/Engineering/Equipment firms/suppliers

• Investment banks / Investors / financiers / VC / Funds

• Insurance / Risk management companies

For Enquiries on the Agenda and Registration, please contact: Rilla Eas, Marketing Manager

Phone: +65 6557 9183

Email: rilla.eas@neo-edge.com

Event Announcement: Formation Damage Prevention & Treatment

2011-12-16T11:24:00.000+08:00

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT:

FORMATION DAMAGE PREVENTION & TREATMENT

05 to 08 March 2012

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Overview

The purpose of this workshop/course is to gain adequate knowledge in formation damage. This workshop will take us through the types and mechanics of formation damage, their preventions and treatments.

The economics of a project development may be jeopardised by failure to obtain the production target. Economics relies on a limited number of highly productive wells.

Formation damage is an impairment of reservoir permeability around the well bore, leading to low or no well production or injection. There are two types of Formation Damage namely: Pore/pore throat size physical reduction and relative permeability reduction. Formation damage is often quantified by “Skin” factor. Skin is strictly a measure of an excess pressure in the producing formation as fluids flow into a well. This excess pressure drop can occur from one or several of a wide variety of causes such as drilling mud, cement and completion fluid filtrate invasion, solids invasion, perforating damage, fines migration, formation compaction, swelling clays, asphaltene/paraffin deposition, scale precipitation, emulsions, reservoir compaction, relative permeability effects, effects of stimulation treatments, etc. Therefore, it is evident that formation damage problems are caused by the nature of our activities during the cause of interactions with our wells.

The critical factor from a well completion and intervention standpoint is to limit, where possible, the creation of damage (especially severe plugging in the near wellbore area). This means, to avoid plugging of the perforations in a cased hole completion and to avoid plugging of the formation face in an open-hole completion. This workshop will educate us on how to avoid plugging and how to restore wells with plugging problems in the perforations or formation face.

Beyond taking steps to eliminate severe permeability reduction in the near wellbore area, the next step is to obtain the best communication of the wellbore with the virgin formation. Therefore, fluids selection is critical as damage to the reservoir can result in impaired production and substantial loss of revenue to the Operator. It has resulted in increased reliance on formation damage testing to select the appropriate fluid and/or clean-up technique. This workshop has been designed to cover different well stimulation techniques to achieve the best reservoir-wellbore communications.

Our discussions will be extended to remedial solutions to water shut-off, gas shut-off and scale problems in the oil and gas industry.

Key Benefits

The advantage of attending this workshop/course includes:

Understanding the effect of formation damage on revenue to the operator
Understanding the mechanism of formation damage
Understanding formation lab tests and interpretation
Understanding the impact of skin on productivity for both vertical and horizontal wells
How to select the best fluid (less damaging) at every phase of the well development: drilling and completion, cementing, perforating, stimulation, gravel packing, workover, production and injection operations
How to diagnose formation damage problems
How to apply the best treatment to a sandstone and carbonate reservoir
How to stimulate to tight reservoir and high permeability reservoir

Who Should Attend

The target audience for this course includes:

Completion Engineer / Superintendent
Well Intervention Engineer / Site Leader / Site Manager
Production Engineer / Manager / Superintendent
Petroleum Engineer
Reservoir Engineer
Drilling Engineer / Superintendent / Site Manager
Cross-Discipline Training
Oil and Gas Project Evaluator
Oil and Gas Industry Drilling/Completion/Intervention Service Providers

For Enquiries on the Agenda and Registration, please contact: Rilla Eas, Marketing Manager

Phone: +65 6557 9183

Email: rilla.eas@neo-edge.com

Event Announcement: Structuring Compliant Derivative Master Class

2011-12-16T09:43:00.000+08:00

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT:

STRUCTURING SHARIAH COMPLIANT DERIVATIVE MASTER CLASS

Integrating Conventional & Shariah Concept for Structured Product Offering
14 to 15 February 2012

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Overview

Modern Islamic finance remains in its infancy, having emerged only in the mid-1990s. Despite exceptional growth rates, Islamic finance is essentially devoid of derivatives products, in part due to doctrinal constraints and due in part to the infancy of the industry. In March of 2010, after years of effort, the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) and International Islamic Financial Market (IIFM) released The 2010 Tahawwut Master Agreement for the standardized effectuation of certain swaps and derivative transactions that are compliant with the principles of Islamic Shariah.

Voluntary adoption of standards in the financial sector by Muslims countries is very underdeveloped and very often national practice takes precedence over the less well-established international organizations especially in the nascent Islamic finance space. In addition, in markets such as Malaysia, they have developed local Shariah-compliant hedging techniques including profit-rate and currency swaps quite some time ago.

Come and join us for a one-of-a-kind workshop, dealing with a new standard in Shariah finance. Bootstrap your organization ability to address a new market segment. Don’t miss out on this opportunity.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

UNDERSTAND the Ta’Hawwut Master Agreement concept and issues surrounding it
EXPLORE Islamic Derivatives Instruments under Ta’Hawwut Master Agreement
ANALYZE the difference between Niyya and Intention in Hedging
GET the Basic Principle of Shariah Compliancy right
CAPTURE the Big IDEA in structuring your Shariah Compliant Derivatives Product
EXPLORE the Development of Shariah Compliant Derivatives Instruments

Key Benefits

The Islamic financial services industry, comprising Islamic banking, Islamic insurance (takaful) and the Islamic capital market, is an area that has grown to become an increasingly substantial segment within the global financial market and has gained considerable interest as a viable and efficient alternative model of financial intermediation. Growing awareness of and demand for investing in accordance with Shariah principles on a global scale have been the catalyst towards making the Islamic financial services industry a flourishing industry. This is also a reflection of the increasing wealth and capacity of investors, both Muslim and non-Muslim, to seek and invest in new investment products that serve their needs.

Faced with intense competition and changing customer demands, Islamic banks and financial institutions today have to incorporate innovative structured products to attract and retain customers. It is becoming more crucial for industry players to develop innovative Shariah-Compliant products and marketing capabilities to achieve business profitability and manage risk.

The Course Trainer will illustrate from his own personal experience that complex product structuring and pricing is simply not enough. There is no excuse for not having full command of the documentation to the transaction which can dominate the pricing.

The course leader will show how the initial conventional derivatives were created from their basic building blocks and draw lessons for Islamic products. He is in a position to discuss the ISDA Ta’Hawwut documentation having been involved in derivative documentations since before ISDA itself was created.

This highly interactive and progressive 2-day workshop that provides you with a unique opportunity to learn and discover from a corporate, retail and investment banker who comes with wealth of secular and Islamic credentials.

Who Should Attend

This workshop is aimed at

· Chief Financial Officers

· Bank Marketing and Sales Directors

· Shariah Advisors

· Financial Engineers and Product Structurers

· Asset and Liability Managers

· Compliance and Audit Manager

· Corporate treasurers

· Corporate Lawyers

· Central Bank Regulators

· National Shariah Board

Senior Managers in Financial Institutions from the following departments:

· Treasury

· Islamic Finance

· Derivatives

· Investment Banking

· Risk & Compliance

· Legal

For Enquiries on the Agenda and Registration, please contact: Rilla Eas, Marketing Manager

Phone: +65 6557 9183

Email: rilla.eas@neo-edge.com

Event Announcement: Supply Chain Optimisation & Analysis

2011-12-15T16:51:00.000+08:00

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT:

SUPPLY CHAIN OPTIMISATION & ANALYSIS

07 to 09 February 2012, Accra, Ghana
13 to 15 February 2012, Johannesburg, South Africa

Overview

In today’s increasingly volatile competitive environment, implementing a long-term strategy for competitive advantage has become next to impossible for organisations. This stand-alone course introduces delegates to techniques that uncover supply chain productivity inefficiencies and then create processes to build towards supply chain optimisation. Critical concepts will be analysed which can be considered in developing an effective supply chain.

Course Highlights:

Streamlining all your supply chain functions to collaborate for effective cost reduction
Demand planning & forecasting strategies and tools to gain competitive advantage in the most cost-effective way
Examining best practices in inventory, service and cost optimisation
Hands-on learning of cost reduction opportunities in distribution and warehousing
Improving service levels, reliability and risk mitigation with distribution network optimisation
Evaluating the role of transport in supply chain management for profitable growth

Key Benefits

“Supply chain and logistics optimization is neither easy nor cheap but it is the biggest opportunity for most companies to significantly reduce their cost and improve their performance. For most supply chain and logistics operations there is an opportunity to reduce cost by 10% to 40% by making better decisions.”

By attending this stand-alone 3 day’s workshop, you will learn to:

· Benchmark against best practices on measuring supply chain performance

· Develop efficient supply chain strategies to minimise downtime and loss of production

· Improve lead time management

· Optimize your inventory management and distribution network; and minimize hidden costs

· Prevent excessive downtime by minimising lead time

Who Should Attend

CEOs, CFOs and Directors and Managers of the following functions:

• Supply Chain Management

• Logistics and Transport

• Demand and Supply Management Planning

• Inventory and Warehousing management

• Storage

• Distribution

• Procurement

For Enquiries on the Agenda and Registration, please contact: Rilla Eas, Marketing Manager

Phone: +65 6557 9183

Email: rilla.eas@neo-edge.com

Event Announcement: International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution in the Oil & Gas Industry

2011-12-15T16:08:00.000+08:00

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT:

INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION & DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN THE OIL & GAS INDUSTRY

13 to 16 February 2012

Singapore

Overview

At a time when global LNG/gas markets are experiencing dramatic changes and global economics fuels the competition for oil and gas supplies, more and more energy buyers and sellers are resorting to international arbitration to resolve commercial disputes concerning the interpretation of significant energy contracts, including concessions, pipeline agreements and major LNG and Gas supply contracts and the associated construction and facility management agreements. The growth of price review and other disputes is caused by a variety of factors including: liberalisation of key gas markets, high oil and oil linked products, increased liquidity and transparency in some markets and uncertainty over demand. The tendency of companies to assert and protect their rights negotiated in contracts is an increasing sign of the times, where global competition to secure reliable energy supplies and the cost of investing in energy projects is significantly increasing. Using real case studies, this four day course is designed to provide delegates with practical guidance and information on the process and stages of international arbitrations. The course will also focus on the issue of quantifying and calculating loss of profit and damages as well as how parties can act to significantly reduce their exposure to claims.

The course addresses the causation of a dispute through contract uncertainty, the different forums and rules for dispute resolution, the methodology of the dispute process, the importance of the evidence, the art of settlement, the role of experts, arbitrators and judges, the fundamentals of calculating damages, the advocacy skills required to achieve success and the enforcement of the award.

The sessions will be interactive and real case studies will be explored when discussing each stage of the dispute process and delegates will be invited to share their experiences. The final day and a half will focus on a mock arbitration before an experienced barrister.

This comprehensive and topical course will be valuable both to those who already have experience in international arbitration as well as to new comers to the legal sector involved in resolving disputes within the energy industry.

Key Benefits

Who Should Attend

The course is designed for professionals from a large range of commercial, technical and legal backgrounds looking to gain in-depth insights into the various procedural stages and tactics from start to finish of an international arbitration process. With particular focus on arbitrations involving governments and/or State owned energy companies as well as the resolution of disputed price review clauses, this course will benefit all those involved in the oil gas supply chain including but not limited to:

* Government officials
* Negotiators
* Commercial Managers
* Project Managers
* Project Owners
* Lawyers/Advisors
* Finance and Accounting Managers
* Operation Managers
* Corporate & Administration Professionals
* Buyers & Sellers
* Business Development Managers
* Contract/Agreements Managers/Specialists
* E&P Professionals
* Students

Types of Organizations
• Government Bodies
• National Oil Corporation
• International Oil Corporation
• Service Oil Corporation
• Independent Exploration & Production Companies
• Consultant firms
• Logistic, Transportation & Infrastructure Companies
• Technology/Engineering/Equipment firms/suppliers
• Investment banks / Investors / financiers / VC / Funds
• Insurance / Risk management companies

For Enquiries on the Agenda and Registration, please contact: Rilla Eas, Marketing Manager

Phone: +65 6557 9183

Email: rilla.eas@neo-edge.com

Event Announcement: Advanced Internal Control Concepts & Combined Assurance Applications

2011-12-15T15:18:00.000+08:00

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT:

ADVANCED INTERNAL CONTROL CONCEPTS & COMBINED ASSURANCE APPLICATIONS

Expand and sustain an effective internal control framework by building upon your existing environment and related
evaluation tools making them more relevant in today’s
increasingly complex organizational environment.

14 to 16 February 2012

Johannesburg, South Africa

Overview

A strong internal control process in your organisation can be the result of effective use of resources and proper financial accountability. The challenge is to sustain this effectiveness in order to streamline the auditing process. It is important to optimise the assurance coverage obtained from management, internal assurance providers and external assurance providers on the risk areas affecting your organisation. Thus, thorough knowledge of COSO-based internal control concepts and combined assurance applications becomes vital.

Course Highlights:

Be able to perform risk-based audits using the most advanced techniques
Implement, or Improve COSO-based audit planning approaches
Explore factors of successful risk-based audit and its practical implications
Understand combined assurance risk based plan - Assurance providers
Learn to effectively measure adequacy of controls based on the findings in the combined assurance matrix.
Best practices on the final combined assurance report
Take home proven evaluation tools used in COSO-based audit process

Key Benefits

Are you confident in your skills to measure risks and monitor control dependencies? Can you measure adequacy of internal control and is your organization following best practices?

By attending this stand-alone 3 day’s workshop, you will learn to:

Obtain a high level working understanding of the concepts and applications of the COSO Internal Control - Integrated Framework and the COSO Enterprise Risk Management Framework
Apply the concepts to a simulated case study to help solidify your understanding of control and ERM and to gain valuable insight from other participants
Expand the COSO models to support the concept of Combined Assurance, applying the models to support a summary combined assurance report
Explore practical solutions to support your combined assurance policies and methodologies
Develop a foundation for best practices for control and risk assessments and measuring adequate assurance coverage
Determine approaches to fill the assurance gaps and alleviate duplication as identified in the combined assurance process

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for senior audit and compliance executives who want to initiate risk-based auditing and combined assurance in their organizations or improve their current internal control processes. It shall also benefit internal auditors and consultants who want to improve their skills in risk-based internal control approaches.

Chief, Director, GM, Manager, Head, Officer of:

• Internal Control

• Operational Risk

• Internal Audit

• Group Risk

• Compliance

• Human Resource

• Risk

• Administrative

• Finance

And all non-ﬁnance staff seeking to enhance and improve their existing control environment.

For Enquiries on the Agenda and Registration, please contact: Rilla Eas, Marketing Manager

Phone: +65 6557 9183

Email: rilla.eas@neo-edge.com

Event Announcement: Human Capital and Talent Management in Oil & Gas

2011-11-04T14:44:00.000+08:00

EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT:

HUMAN CAPITAL AND TALENT MANAGEMENT IN OIL AND GAS

Applying HR Best Practices and Established Techniques within the Oil and Gas Industry

February 13-16 2012

Johannesburg, South Africa

Overview

While the global economic slowdown may have had an effect on the War for Talent, the issue is still critical to the Oil and Gas sector in Africa due to competitive market for talent and lack of skilled candidates and employees in the sector. Combined with the problem of an aging workforce in Oil and Gas organisations globally, the historic lack of investment in skills and problems with attracting the best and the brightest into the sector is a major issue for organisations that must begin to be addressed now.

This 4 day workshop is designed to help organisations address these issues by exploring both the Human Capital and Talent Management Strategies required in the context of Oil and Gas organisations’ Business Strategy in Africa, and most importantly, help them develop a practical action plan for the development and implementation of a Human Capital and Talent Management Program for your organisation.

The workshop will have a practical rather than theoretical base as extensive use will be made of research and case studies to illustrate practical examples of the development and implementation of Talent Management programs. It will highlight how these best practices can be modified and applied to the specific context of the participants’ organisations in the context of Oil and Gas in Africa.

Key Benefits

After attending this course, the participants will be able to:

· RECOGNIZE key human capital and talent management issues impacting on oil and gas industry globally and specifically in Africa

· IDENTIFY key elements of strategic HR planning and create an outline for Strategic HR plan

· DEVELOP a Balanced Scorecard

· UNDERSTAND the principles, purposes and practice of job analysis

· ESTABLISH your organization’s job description template and a competency framework

· LEARN how to conduct assessment and development activities

· ALIGN training and development strategies to your organisations business strategy and culture

· IMPROVE the strategy and practical action plans for a human capital and talent management program within your organisation

· DISCOVER effective strategies and techniques that could your organization attract, develop, engage and retain your talents

Who Should Attend

This workshop is suitable for CEOs, Managing Directors, HR Directors, VPs, Managers, Team Leaders, and Supervisors who:

· are working in the Africa region in the oil and gas sector who wish to understand the role of talent management in human capital

· are working in human resources in the oil and gas sector who wish to harness their knowledge and capabilities

· are involved in HR activities, such as recruitment and selection

· who have responsibility for decision making at operational, tactical and strategic level in HR or support individuals who needs an understanding of human capital and talent management to inform their role

For Enquiries on the Agenda and Registration, please contact: Eugene Azucena, Marketing Manager – ENERGY AFRICA & LATIN AMERICA

Phone: +65 6557 9185

Email: Eugene@neo-edge.com

3rd & Final Interview - 2nd Annual Africa Gas & LNG Summit speaker - Mr Sandeep Kohli from International Finance Corporation on a LIVE interview with Regional Roundup on CNBC Africa

2011-07-25T09:00:00.000+08:00

3rd & Final Interview (Catch-up Video) - Catch up with our 2nd Annual Africa Gas & LNG Summit speaker, Mr Sandeep Kohli from International Finance Corporation on a LIVE interview with Beyond Markets on CNBC Africa.

Broadcast date: Friday, 22 July 2011

Time: 1600 hr - Johannesburg Time

2nd Interview - 2nd Annual Africa Gas & LNG Summit speaker - Mr Kofi Ellis LIVE interview with Beyond Markets on CNBC Africa

2011-07-22T16:38:00.000+08:00

2nd Interview - Catch up with our 2nd Annual Africa Gas & LNG Summit speaker, Mr Kofi Ellis from Volta River Authority on a LIVE interview with Beyond Markets on CNBC Africa.

Broadcast date: Thursday, 21 July 2011.

Time: 1730 hr - Johannesburg Time

Negotiating Successful Gas & LNG Contracts, Singapore, October 2011

2011-07-22T16:02:00.000+08:00

Effective training in today’s global gas and LNG market has become an essential need for relevant executives in both the public and private sectors. The worldwide market in Pipeline Gas and LNG has grown rapidly as result of demand and deregulation, bringing tremendous business opportunities and challenges for all stakeholders including government entities, producers, sellers, transporters and buyers etc. High contract value, complicated commercial terms, volatile prices, cultural differences and many other unpredicted risks have made contract negotiating, dispute resolution and risk management more and more challenging.

In response to such industry dynamics, this advanced course provides practical and detailed training, in workshop format, and provides effective guidance in the critical considerations and conditions for successfully concluding Gas and LNG Sales Agreements. The course will enable participants to gain an insight into the way in which Buyers and Sellers view and negotiate Gas and LNG Sales Agreements, and will give participants a detailed understanding of the terms that are important in these transactions.

About your two Expert Trainers & Practitioners

Prof. Yvonne Barton MBE

Senior Associate,

The Energy Contract Company, UK

Chairman, BG Asia Pacific (former)

President, BG Italia (former)

Nick Stranks

Director and Managing Partner,

The Energy Contract Company, UK

Gas Commercialisation Manager,

BHP Billiton Petroleum (former)

Commercial Manager, Total (former)

The course goes on to examine the inherent risks in a Gas or LNG Project, and how these risks are addressed within the Gas and LNG Sales Agreement. Risk assessment is a complex issue, and this course examines it from a commercial perspective, looking at the project structure and identifying how the commercial terms deal with risk in a satisfactory manner.

Based upon a composite of recent contracts, a case study approach highlights all the issues addressed in such contracts, and examines the various alternative means of handling them. It encourages a participative workshop approach and is highlighted by a detailed examination of 1) the terms of recently concluded gas and LNG Sales contracts; and 2) the Commercial Structure of an entire project showing the balance and interaction between its various elements then 3) a detailed review of the range of price terms in a hypothetical contract negotiation.

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IFRS for Oil & Gas, Application of Key Standards and Updates, Johannesburg, South Africa, October 2011

2011-07-22T15:12:00.000+08:00

The commercial and operational practices of the oil and gas industry pose unique challenges to accountants operating under the IFRS framework. These challenges include accounting for exploration and evaluation activities, joint venture arrangements and production sharing agreements, decommissioning costs, use of hedge accounting and the disclosure of reserves information.

NEOEDGE is bringing to you another of our premier course “IFRS for Oil & Gas, Application of Key Standards & Update” to be held in Johannesburg, South Africa from 03 to 06 October 2011.

Led by a World-class IFRS Expert & Trainer:

Alan Mayo, Director, Maltway Ltd, UK

Almost thirty years most successful professional experience

Co-founded the client training business of PwC London

This workshop focuses on those areas of most concern to the oil and gas industry. It highlights the approach to take when setting accounting policies in the absence of specific guidance within IFRS, looks at the issues in applying standards to oil and gas transactions and the accounting choices available to companies in the sector.

Specific areas treated include:

• Property, plant and equipment

• Intangibles and in particular exploration and evaluation activities

• Oil and gas reserves

• The challenges posed by impairment reviews

• Provisions, particularly decommissioning costs

• Joint venture and production sharing agreements

• Financial instruments and application of hedge accounting treatments

IFRS is constantly evolving, and the course is kept up to date with the latest Standards and Interpretations and includes sections that look at proposed and forthcoming developments.

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Mine Safety Workshop - Disaster Management, Jakarta, Indonesia, October 2011

2011-07-22T14:45:00.000+08:00

The underground mining environment is hazardous and prone to several disasters including fire, roof collapse, inundation, gas leakage etc. It not only puts the life of the miners in peril but also causes extensive damage to the equipment, valuable resources and the environment. Inundation of Chasnala mines in which a large number of miners lost their lives and fire in large areas of Jharia coalfields where vast resources are burnt (and thus making a severe dent in the economy and the environment) are but some of the examples of how precious life and resources are lost in disasters in mines. World over, various technologies are being developed to mitigate these disasters but it needs to be debated whether there can be a single solution to address all these disasters.

In view of this, NEOEDGE is bringing to you another of our premier course “Mine Safety Workshop – Disaster Management” to be held in Jakarta, Indonesia, from 03 to 05 October 2011.

Ably led by:

Aaron Anderson, Safety Partner, Norton Rose

Aaron has been involved in advising clients on safety and emergency response for about the last 13 years working a a number of industries including mining. Some of his mining clients are Abigroup, Leighton Contractors, Bechtel, New Hope Coal, and P&H MinePro. Aaron Anderson is a specialist with Norton Rose in occupational health and safety law and injury claims management.

Michael Tooma, Head of Occupational health, safety and security, Asia Pacific, Norton Rose

• Michael Tooma is one of

Australia

’s pre-eminent occupational health and safety lawyers. He leads the Asia Pacific health, safety and security practice of Norton Rose.

• Michael has one of the few truly global practices in this area, advising clients on health, safety and security compliance issues on a global basis and assisting in the development and implementation of global safety management systems.

This 3 Day intensive workshop will draw on new concepts in Mine Site Health and Safety, and prepare you to scenarios in the event of such unforeseen circumstances.

With severe natural disasters striking mines across Australia in 2010 and 2011, including cyclones, floods and fires, it has become crucial to proactively plan for catastrophes to ensure that your mine site is equipped to withstand potential events as efficiently as possible.

During this interactive workshop you will take away:

• Engaging in historical case studies and the far-reaching implications that can arise across the mine site

• Tools to identify and utilise crucial data sources to ensure early awareness of potential issues

• How to develop a Targeted Action Response Plan for an individual mine site

• How to proactively manage catastrophes to minimise damage and protect onsite assets

• An understanding of the judicial process of overcoming the effects of a natural disaster

• Discuss some of the major disasters around the World and lessons learned from those disaster events

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Production Sharing Contracts (PSC) Master Class, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, September 2011

2011-07-22T14:08:00.000+08:00

NEOEDGE is bringing to you another of our premier course “Production Sharing Contracts (PSC) Master Class” to be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from 26 to 29 September 2011.

Effective training in today's fast developing petroleum market is essential if relevant executives in both the public and private sectors are to create and implement the optimum regulatory and commercial environment for revenue and profit maximisation. Nowhere is this more important than in the development and negotiation of Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs), a critical part of global petroleum exploration, production and commercialization.

The purpose of a PSC is to facilitate the finding and commercialisation of deposits of oil and gas. However, production sharing is not the only regime used for that purpose, nor, within a production sharing regime, is the PSC the only instrument used; and, as with all such regimes, production sharing, and each individual PSC, exists within a historical, geopolitical and legal framework, and a global market, that informs its principles and its detailed implementation. It is imperative for relevant executives in both government and private sectors to understand the ever-changing impact of these forces on the PSC, and the PSC's position and role among the many key factors needed for successful oil and gas commercialisation.

About your World-Class Trainer:

David Moroney is a partner in the London office of Fulbright & Jaworski International LLP, one of the world's leading energy law firms. He has over 40 years experience in the structuring, negotiation and documentation of upstream and downstream oil and gas, electricity and mining projects and investments, and related acquisitions, disposals, financings, sales and other transactions, and of the legislative, regulatory and investment regimes and structures required for them, acting for both governments and investors.

This interactive workshop will examine:

- PSCs in a global context

- The impact on the PSC of the physical, financial and political basics of the oil and gas industry

o The chemistry and geology involved in the formation, migration and trapping of oil and gas

o The politics, science and operations involved in the finding, recovering, transporting and commercialization

o The political, legal and commercial mechanisms used to facilitate commercialisation

o Law and regulation

o Industry joint venture, operating, field work, transportation and sales arrangements

o Project structuring and financing

- The role of production sharing in the right to explore and produce, its advantages and disadvantages

- A comparison of PSC with other upstream titles, including licences and risk service (in Iraq and elsewhere)

- Unitisation and its alternatives, and the peculiar problems of different fiscal, regulatory and administrative regimes

- The relationship of the PSC to industry exploration, development, production, transportation and sales arrangements, and downstream investments

- Construction and field service contracts – who really bears the risk of a wild well?

- Crude oil and natural gas sales and transportation agreements (LNG and pipelines, domestic and cross border)

- The ever-widening reach of anti-corruption law

- The financing of commercialization

- Resource rent and petroleum economics

- The PSC as an administrative tool and an investment agreement

- Stability, nationalization and dispute resolution

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Mastering International Oil & Gas Accounting, Singapore, September 2011

2011-07-22T12:33:00.001+08:00

The commercial and operational practices of the oil and gas industry pose unique challenges to accountants who need to operate under multiple reporting frameworks with conflicting accounting methods and with unique contractual arrangements such as production sharing contracts and joint venture arrangements.

NEOEDGE is bringing to you another of our premier course “Mastering International Oil & Gas Accounting” to be held in

Singapore

from 12 to 15 September 2011.

This four-day course focuses on the accounting issues currently faced by the upstream oil and gas industry. It considers the accounting and financial reporting implications of all the main transactions undertaken in the upstream business, including cost allocation and capitalisation, revenue allocation and the accounting issues faced by joint venture operations and operators of concessions and PSC’s. The course considers both internal accounting issues and financial reporting under US GAAP and IFRS frameworks.

Led by a World-class Oil & Gas Accounting Expert & Trainer

Alan Mayo, Director, Maltway Ltd, UK

• Thirty years of successful professional experience in the energy,

accounting, financial and performance management sector

• Co-founded the client training business of PwC London

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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.

Advanced Project Risk Management, Singapore, September 2011

2011-07-22T11:38:00.003+08:00

Every project has risks. If you ignore them altogether, the project is likely to fail. On the other hand, if you take preventive action on every single conceivable risk, the project can become cost prohibitive. The key is to apply appropriate response strategies to each identified risk. This can be done through a structured process involving identification, analysis, and prioritization of risks followed by development and implementation of proactive strategies to address them.

This course presents a proven six-step risk management process that is consistent with Project Management Institute’s Project Management Body of Knowledge Guide. It includes commonly used tools, techniques, and best practices associated with each step. Effective risk management practices are offered for each phase of the project life cycle including initiation, planning, execution and closing. You will be able to apply what you learn in this course immediately to your projects. The benefits of attending it include:

§ Select the right projects in the first place based on their risks

§ Select the right mix of projects to balance investment risks

§ Decrease chances of project schedule slippage and cost overrun

§ Minimize management by crisis

§ Increase probability of project success

Don’t miss out on this masterclass led by reknowned Dr Prasad Kodukula. Dr. Prasad S. Kodukula, PMP, PgMP, is a speaker, coach, author, and inventor with more than 25 years of professional experience. Prasad has spoken in 35 countries, and his clients include 20+ Fortune 100 companies (e.g., Abbott, Boeing, Chrysler, Kraft Foods, IBM, Motorola, Sprint, UTC). He is a co-author or contributing author of seven books and more than 40 articles.

Prasad is co-founder and president of two companies: Kodukula & Associates, Inc. (www.kodukula.com), where he advocates project management; and Constant Compliance, Inc. (www.2ci.com), an environmental technology company, where he practices what he advocates. He was recently recognized by the Project Management Institute as “Best of the Best in Project Management for dedication to the profession and practice of project management and significant achievement for sustained performance contributing to the advancement of project management”. He also received prestigious awards from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the States of Kansas and Illinois for outstanding achievements in education, training, and technology innovation.

You can receive 21 PDUs (Professional Development Units) from this three-day course. For more details, please call us.

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.

Supported by our Media Partner:

2nd Annual Africa Gas & LNG Summit 2011 Speaker - Mr Soji Awogbade Recorded Interview with Regional Roundup on CNBC Africa

2011-07-22T08:56:00.005+08:00

Catch our 2nd Annual Africa Gas & LNG Summit speaker, Mr Soji Awogbade from AELEX Nigeria on a recorded interview with Regional Roundup on CNBC Africa.

Broadcast date: Friday, 22 July 2011

Time: 1600 hr - Johannesburg Time

Catch 2nd AFGAS interview Live from Johannesburg, South Africa!!

2011-07-21T10:28:00.003+08:00

Catch an exclusive Live Interview of Ms Rekha Kaur, Conference Manager for 2nd Annual Africa Gas & LNG Summit 2011 on ChaiFM Breakfast Show!

Thur, 21 July 2011 @ 0800 hr Johannesburg time / 1400 hr Singapore time.

Listen live from www.chaifm.com.

Press Release: Neoedge launches its first edition eZine for the MCommerce Industry

2011-07-05T11:43:00.000+08:00

Singapore

, Singapore, 6 July 2011 – Neoedge Pte Ltd, one of Asia’s leading firms in the events services industry, today announced the roll out of Summits & Workshops for the 3^rd Quarter of this year including preparations for the upcoming launch of the Mobile Commerce ASIA eZine in July 2011.

The Mobile Commerce ASIA eZine is Neoedge Telecoms & Research’s premier venture and this will be a free quarterly publication for the mobile commerce players to find out the latest movement in the M-Commerce space and likewise discover the promising start-ups who are making waves in the industry.

According to Jhorden Niño, Group Business Development Manager at Neoedge, “We are envisioning a publication that will become an indispensable reference of Mobile Commerce space in the industry that will provide all M-Commerce players with valuable information and insights to serve as guide on their decision-making. Through this publication, we shall be able to update the mCommerce value chain on the latest movements and trends in the Mobile Payments, Mobile Banking, Mobile Money Transfer and NFC.”

Neoedge’s upcoming events in 2011:

2nd AFGAS Summit 2011, Johannesburg, South Africa 19-22 July

Sourcing & Procurement ASIA Summit 2011, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 26-27 July

Economic Assessment, Port Of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago 18-21 July

Project Portfolio Management, Port Of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago 18-21 July

Tendering & Bidding Master Class 2011, ACCRA, Ghana 25-27 July

IFRS for Financial Markets, ACCRA, Ghana 25-28 July

Mastering International Oil & Gas Accounting, Singapore 12-15 September

Project Portfolio Management, Johannesburg, South Africa 12-15 September

Tendering & Bidding Master Class, Johannesburg, South Africa 13-15 September

Implementing IFRS Successfully for Financial Institutions,

Singapore

14-16 September

Advance Project Risk Management, Singapore 19-21 September

3^rd Loyalty & CRM Summit 2011, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 26-29 September

5^th Mobile Commerce Summit ASIA 2012, March 2012

Neoedge Events partner with the leading publications in Asia, Africa and the rest of the world. Among its partners are: COLLOQUY, LoyaltyMarketing.ru, Media Buzz, ProcurementOnline, FinRoad, IT Event, Telecom Watch, Telecomasia, Telecomkh.com, Developing Telecoms, Treasury Management International, TelcoProfessionals, , Corporate Africa, Times Publication, Business Ghana, Asian Marketing, Mind Commerce, LoyaltyMagazine, The Wise Marketer, African Business Review, Africa Monitor, WorldOils, LNG One World, Energy Asia, Eye of Riyadh, Financial Veritas, CSR Africa.

Neoedge Finance organises the IFRS for Financial Markets both in Asia and Africa after the successful rollout in 2010. The IFRS related workshops will feature world class trainers and practitioners, Shan Kennedy for the Africa region and Asia will be led by Graeme Tosen and Chris Bruce. Graeme is a member of both the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales while Chris Bruce is a Chartered Accountant (member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales with a wide experience in dealing with IFRS accounting issues, specifically relating to structured and complex transactions, capital markets funding (including securitisations) and derivatives.

Neoedge Energy & Utilities Edge brings you the 2^nd African Gas Summit in Johannesburg and this is an annual event for the decision makers in the Oil & Gas industry in Africa. This event will bring up-to-date analysis on the global gas market while mastering the new dynamics of Africa Gas & LNG market trends and trade movements.

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About Neoedge Pte Ltd

Neoedge is a top-notch business media and consulting 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 headquartered in Singapore, Neoedge has been organising premier events all around the world including in Hamburg, San Juan, Dubai, Accra, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Mumbai, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Perth, Manila, Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Shanghai, Trinidad & Tobago etc.

Neoedge is your long term reliable corporate business partner.

For more information contact:

Eugene Azucena

Marketing Manager – Telecoms, Energy and Strategic Management

Neoedge Pte Ltd

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

eugene@neo-edge.com

Snapshots: LNG Commercial & Economics Management Master Class, Trinidad and Tobago, May 2011

2011-06-08T13:49:00.000+08:00

Delegates

Groupwork

Preparing for presentation

Presentation

View of Port-of-Spain from Lady Young Road

Lunch

National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago

Delegates from Trinidad and Tobago

Delegates from Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica

Sights of Port-of-Spain: National Academy for the Performing Arts

Colonial houses on the streets of Port-of-Spain

Port-of-Spain

Press Release: Neoedge focuses on Project Portfolio Management process and methodology for all industries in Africa

2011-06-08T10:58:00.000+08:00

World-class Trainer & Project Management Practitioner wins Project Management Institute’s “2010 Best of the Best” Award

Johannesburg, South Africa, 6 June 2011 – Prasad Kodukula, a Project Management Professional (PMP) and Program Management Professional (PgMP) associate has been awarded Best of the Best in Project Management by the Project Management Institute (PMI). The 2010 PMI Awardee will lead the upcoming Project Portfolio Management Workshop, a 4-day hands-on workshop that focuses on practical portfolio methodology in Johannesburg, South Africa this coming 12^th-15^th September at Holiday Inn Sandton – Riviona Road. The workshop is poised to offer techniques as well as high value tools to equip all Project and Program Managers with the best practices.

According to Jefta Hutauruk, Business Development Manager from Neoedge Pte. Ltd., “A Project Portfolio Management (PPM) process is crucially needed by organisations especially those which have reached higher levels of maturity in managing their projects. In collectively managing the project investments this will result to the coherence in implementing both the strategic and operational initiatives thus, creating the organisation’s sustainable value.”

“Aside from the interactive workshops and case studies, the 4-day training course will feature real world examples. For project management professionals, this will credit them 28 Professional Development Units (PDUs).”, Added Hutauruk.

The course agenda for the upcoming event in Johannesburg is equipped with the following topic headings:

Portfolio Management Basics
Project Portfolio Management Methodology
Portfolio Foundation
Portfolio Design
Portfolio Measurement Metrics
Portfolio Assessment Tools
Project Prioritisation Tools
Data Visualisation Tools
Portfolio Risk Management
Portfolio Control

Prasad Kodukula is a published author and co-author of 7 books. Prasad has spoken in 35 countries. A speaker, coach with a portfolio spanning for 25 years and have worked with 20+ Fortune 500 Companies. A technology evangelist and educator whose outstanding expertise in conducting trainings has been recognised by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and in the States of Kansas and Illinois.

Dr Prasad Kodukula

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Editors Notes:

For more information about the Trainer, Prasad Kodukula, PMP, PgMP visit: http://www.kodukula.com

About Neoedge Events:

Neoedge is headquartered in

Singapore

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

Press Release: The increasing role of Gas to Power from an African perspective

2011-06-06T13:48:00.000+08:00

SINGAPORE

, 06 June 2011 – Global warming or the recent favourite term “climate change” has always been a hot debatable topic. Almost everyone is trying to do something to contribute to a greener environment. The corporations are making it part of their business plans to be more environmentally friendly.

In the oil and gas context, more and more governments are studying the feasibility to switch to natural gas for their power generation. This strong interest for Gas to Power is especially pertinent in Africa, where power generation is traditionally fuelled by hydro, diesel, coal or heavy fuel oils. However, it has never been a smooth road for power industry in Africa where the market is hungry for energy consumption yet the frustrations due to power outages are hindering their needs due to lack of supply and proper governance.

Mr Mohsin Seedat, Associate Director for Global Infrastructure and Projects Group of KPMG South Africa will be addressing the issue in Neoedge’s 2^nd Annual Africa Gas and LNG Summit which will be held at the Radisson Blu Sandton Hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Mr Seedat will be touching on these topics of Gas to Power in the Southern African context

§ The increasing role of gas to power over the next decade

§ What is required for investments in feasibility studies to translate into bankable projects

§ Exploring the divide - Gas pricing versus electricity tariffs

§ What shall differentiate future gas projects

Africa Gas and LNG Summit (AFGAS) is an annual summit series developed by Neoedge. 2011 will be the second year running.

About Neoedge

www.neo-edge.com

To find out more about this event, please contact:

Ms Rilla Eas

Marketing Manager

DID: +65 6557 9183

Email: rilla.eas@neo-edge.com

2nd Annual Africa Gas & LNG Summit 2011, Johannesburg, July 2011 - Your Information on Pre and Post Conference Workshops

2011-05-11T14:04:00.000+08:00

Pre-Conference Workshop 19 July 2011

“Claims, Risks and Dispute Prevention Management in Gas & LNG Projects”

Workshop Leader: Dr S N Ebrahimi

Ex-Director of Legal & Contractual Affairs PEDEC/NIOC

Professor of Oil and Gas Laws & Contracts Tehran University

Workshop Outline

§ Definition of Risks, Claims and Disputes

§ Elements of Risks in Gas & LNG Contracts

§ Types, Elements, Reasons and Causes for Disputes and Claims in Gas & LNG Contracts

§ TEFCEL Issues on Risks, Claims and Disputes Management in Gas & LNG Contracts

§ Documentation, Communication and Administration of Risks, Claims and Disputes in Gas & LNG Contracts

§ Risks, Claims and Disputes Prevention Mechanisms in Gas & LNG Contracts

§ Effects of Risks, Conflicts, Disputes and Claims in Gas & LNG Contracts

§ Principles and Procedures for the Disputes Settlements Gas & LNG Contracts

§ Methods and Steps to Deal with Risks, Claims and Disputes in Gas & LNG Contracts

§ Counter-Claims versus Claims in Gas & LNG Contracts

§ Mechanisms of Disputes Resolution:

o Alternative Disputes Resolution (ADR)

o Semi-Litigation

o Litigation

Post Conference Workshop 22 July 2011

“Commercial Overview of the LNG Business”

Workshop Leader: Malcolm Johnson

Director, eMJay LNG Limited

Workshop Outline

LNG Markets/Trade

An overview of the development of the LNG market and the regional market trends. The evolution of short term trading and the implications for market development.

LNG market summary
Regional market features
Main trading routes
Impact of globalisation
Short term versus long term trading

Commercial requirements of LNG Project Development

An outline of the integrated nature of LNG projects, in particular the need for commercial co-ordination during the various project phases an the long term nature of the commitments.

Stakeholders requirements
LNG project phases
Timescales involved

LNG Contractual Issues

An overview of how LNG projects are structured and the implications for the commercial arrangements. Focus will be on the LNG Supply Purchase Agreement and its importance.

Commercial Structures
Agreements in an LNG project
The LNG supply/ purchase Agreements
Financing
Risks

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

Complimentary Subscription to African Business Review Magazine for Africa Gas & LNG Summit Series LinkedIn Group Members

2011-04-28T09:40:00.000+08:00

Dear Readers,

Africa Gas & LNG Summit 2011 would like to extend the opportunity to receive a complimentary subscription to African Business Review Magazine. As a Media Partner we are able to offer this to you completely free. Once subscribed, you will be able to receive the magazine straight to your inbox and you will also have access to:

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Uruguay says Gazprom, LUKOIL eye its energy sector

2011-04-15T23:00:00.000+08:00

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

2011-04-13T13:00:00.000+08:00

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