The Global LNG Forum 2011

July 2, 2010 - PRLog -- Whilst LNG no longer represents the same challenges it did 20 years ago, regarding the immense cost involved in getting LNG from usually deserted location to the area it could be commercially traded and distributed, the variety and number of difficulties involved in LNG operations are still extensive. The industry needs to be kept informed about strategic and technological developments, as well as to constantly look on new benchmarks and find partnerships to maximize the potential of this resource.

This conference will address the most up-to-the minute trends and techniques that are achievable today in the economic and regulatory environment, as well as in the technological and transportation marketplace.


Key speakers:

·         Daniel Paccoud, French Gas Association, France, Managing Director, President of NOC, Board Member of Eurogas, Member of the Executive Committee of the IGU

·         Ian Cronshaw, International Energy Agency, France, Head of Energy Diversification Division

·         Francisco de la Flor, Enagas, Spain, Director of Regulations, GIE Board Member, GLE President

·         Alberto Hernandez, Endesa, Spain, Director of Gas

·         Pierre Cotin, ELENGY (GDF Suez Group), France, Vice President Strategy, Development & Sales

·         Pascal De Buck, Fluxys, Belgium, Member of the Executive Board and Commercial Manager

·         Jose Simon Buela*, Iberdrola, Spain, Director of Gas Purchase (* Subject to final confirmation)

·         Piet Kager, Gasunie LNG, Netherland, Senior Project Manager

·         Irina Akimova, Russia, Corresponding Member of Academy of Technological Sciences of Russian Federation & Member of Expert Council of Russian Gas Society

·         Benoît Esnault, Commission de Régulation de l'énergie (CRE), France, Head of Department, Gas Division

·         Rocio Prieto González, CNE, France, Technical Deputy Director, Gas Division

·         Pierre Noël, University of Cambridge, Great Britain, Research Associate, Electricity Policy Research Group (EPRG), Director of the Energy Policy Forum

·         Pablo Cansado, Pöyry Energy Consulting, Great Britain, Senior Consultant


Key topics:

   * Learn from the industry leaders about new project developments
   * Determine the difference in business strategies and business models of LNG
   * Understand where investments shall go –LNG or UGR
   * Discover new technologies and tools advancements in the industry
   * Prepare for the future with new projects