| Day 1 - [09 Nov, 2009 - Monday] |
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Pre Conference Workshop
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Workshop
LPG SHIPPING ECONOMICS AND RISK MANAGEMENT Held on: 9 Nov 2009, 0830 - 1730 (9 hours with breaks & lunch) Led by:
Amir. H. Alizadeh, BSc, MSc, PhD
Amir Alizadeh is a reader in "shipping economics and finance", the former director of MSc Energy, Trade and Finance at City University Cass Business School (London)
Steve Engelen
Steve Engelen is Senior Gas analyst at Lorentzen & Stemoco (Oslo) The aim of this innovative workshop is to provide participants with a comprehensive insight into the LPG shipping economics and business, raise market awareness of risks involved in LPG shipping, and discuss various physical and derivatives instruments which can be used to control such risks efficiently and effectively. The scope of this course is wide and its applications can be useful not only to LPG owners, operators, and managers, as well as LPG shipbrokers, traders, and investors, but also to those involved in LPG ship finance activities, researchers, consultants and shipping funds investors. |
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08:30
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Introduction to LPG Shipping: Fleet, Market, and Freight Rates
Mr. Steve Engelen, Senior Shipping Analyst
Lorentzen & Stemoco A/S
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09:30
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Discussion followed by Coffee
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09:45
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A Practical Analysis of the LPG Market
Mr. Steve Engelen, Senior Shipping Analyst
Lorentzen & Stemoco A/S
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10:45
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Discussion followed by Coffee
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11:00
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LPG Shipping Risk Analysis and Measurement
Dr. Amir Alizadeh, Reader; Director of MSc Energy; Trade and Finance
Cass Business School
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12:00
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Discussion followed by Lunch
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13:15
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Freight Rate Risk Management
Dr. Amir Alizadeh, Reader; Director of MSc Energy; Trade and Finance
Cass Business School
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14:45
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Discussion followed by Tea
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15:00
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Freight Rate Options
Dr. Amir Alizadeh, Reader; Director of MSc Energy; Trade and Finance
Cass Business School
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16:00
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Discussion followed by Tea
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16:15
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Value at Risk and VaR Estimation
Dr. Amir Alizadeh, Reader; Director of MSc Energy; Trade and Finance
Cass Business School
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17:00
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Final Discussion and End of Workshop
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19:00
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Pre-Conference Registration & Reception
1900 - 2100 hrs. Pre-Registration Reception (Alcohol will be served at this reception) |
| Day 2 - [10 Nov, 2009 - Tuesday] |
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07:00
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Registration & Coffee
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08:00
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Welcome Reception
Hosted by 
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Morning Session
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CMT’s Welcome
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09:05
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Ministerial Opening and Address
Delivered by H.E. Dr. Mohammed bin Saleh Al-Sada, Minister of State for Energy & Industry Affairs, On behalf of H.E. Abdullah Hamad Al-Attiyah, Deputy Premier, Minister of Energy & Industry |
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09:20
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Special Address: Global Energy Markets Outlook
Dr. Hasan M. Qabazard, Director, Research Division
OPEC - Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
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09:40
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Tasweeq – Delivering Qatar’s Energy to the Globe
Mr. Ali Al-Hammadi,
Qatar International Petroleum Marketing Co. (Tasweeq)
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10:00
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Continuously Improving the Supply Chain via Technology and Teamwork
Mr. Dennis M. Houston, Executive Vice-President
ExxonMobil Refining & Supply Co.
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10:30
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Perspective on Med/Europe LPG Markets
Dr. Chawki M Rahal ***, Vice President
Sonatrach
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11:00
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Coffee & Networking Session
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11:30
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Chairman’s Remarks
Mr. James Rockall, Managing Director
World LP Gas Association
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11:35
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Recovery of the Global Petrochemical Sector and Impact on LPG’s Demand
Mr. Phil Parker, General Manager, New Business Development
Shell Chemicals ME
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12:00
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Global LPG Supply & Trade Patterns
Mr. Andrew Laven, Vice President - Middle East, Integrated Supply & Trading (IST)
BP Middle East
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12:30
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LNG versus LPG: Co-Products and Competitors
Mr. Stephane Michel, Joint Ventures & Business Development Manager
Total E & P Qatar
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13:00
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Lunch and Networking Session
Sponsored by 
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Afternoon Session
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14:20
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Global Macro Economic Outlook
Mr. Marios Maratheftis, Regional Head of Research, MENA & Pakistan
Standard Chartered Bank
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14:50
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LPG Market Outlook: Balancing the Market
Mr. John Aspden, LPG Consultant
Poten & Partners (UK) Ltd (HQ)
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15:20
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Abu Dhabi LPG Industry
Mr. Abdulla Sultan Al Nuaimi, Gas Sales Manager
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)
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15:50
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Tea & Networking Session
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16:20
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Panel Discussion: Future of LPG Competitiveness
- Drivers of LPG competitiveness
- Perspective on the strength of pricing benchmark
- What to look forward to in mid-term (12 - 18 months) and long term
Panelists to be announced
Led by 
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Mr. Gareth Sledmore, LPG Trader
Trafigura Ltd
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Mr. Anthony Baranello, LPG Director
Vitol Broking Limited
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Mr. Alan Wyatt ***, Global Director, NGL / LPG
Noble Clean Fuels Limited
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Mr. Jason Feer, Sr. Vice President / General Manager – Asia Pacific
Argus Media
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Mr. Ernst Brandstaetter, Managing Director
SHV Gas Supply and Risk Management SAS
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Discussion followed by Close of Day 1
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18:00 - 21:00 Gala Dinner at the Museum of Islamic Art Hosted by 
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Gala Dinner at the Museum of Islamic Art (Hosted by Tasweeq & Qatar Petroleum)
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| Day 3 - [11 Nov, 2009 - Wednesday] |
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09:00
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Chairman’s Remarks
Mr. Richard Tasker, Vice President - Corporate Planning
Qatar International Petroleum Marketing Co. (Tasweeq)
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Morning Session
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09:10
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Demand Outlook of Key Importing Countries & Discussion on:
- Demand outlook and import requirements amidst challenging economy
- Competitiveness of domestic vs international markets
- Governments' subsidies on LPG and impact on demand/imports
- Drivers for demand: Consumption trends and key applications
- Competition arising from other energy products
JAPAN
LPG Center of Japan
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CHINA
Mr. Roger Song, Vice President (COO)
China Gas (LPG) Asian Headquarters
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INDIA
Mr. Jayadevan Puthiyedath, Chief Manager (LPG-Sales)
Indian Oil Corp Ltd (IOC)
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INDONESIA
Mr. Hanung Budya, Deputy Director for Trade and Marketing
PT Pertamina (Persero)
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10:45
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Coffee & Networking Session
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11:15
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US LPG Market Outlook
- USGC as swing market for LPG potential surplus
- Markets of disposition
- Integrated USGC infrastructure
- Critical issues
Mr. James T Webster, General Manager, Global LPG
ConocoPhillips Company - HQ
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11:45
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Financial Crisis in 2008. Impact on the LPG Business
- South Europe's Demand and Imports of LPG
Mr. Ernst Brandstaetter, Managing Director
SHV Gas Supply and Risk Management SAS
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12:15
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North West Europe Market Dynamics of LPG
Ms. Heidi Aakre, Vice President Gas Liquids Trading & Supply
Statoil ASA - HQ
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12:45
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Lunch and Networking Session
Sponsored by 
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14:00
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LPG’s Competitiveness as Autofuel in the Transportation Market
Mr. James Rockall, Managing Director
World LP Gas Association
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14:30
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Analysis and Outlook of the LPG Shipping Market
Mr. Samir Bailouni, Fleet Management Director
Qatar Gas Transport Company Limited (Nakilat)
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15:00
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LPG Paper Markets as a Risk Management Tool
Mr. Nazar Massouh, Head of Emerging Markets Commodities Sales
Goldman Sachs
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15:30
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Final Discussion and Closing Remarks
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End of Conference
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