| Day 1 - [25 Oct, 2010 - Monday] |
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08:00
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Registration and Coffee
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09:00
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Chairman’s Welcome and Remarks
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09:10
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Aspiring Production & Export Growth of Abu Dhabi’s LPG
Mr. Abdulla Sultan Al Nuaimi, Gas Sales Manager
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)
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09:40
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Production and Export Outlook from Saudi Arabia
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10:05
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Macro Economics Outlook, with Focus on the Middle East Growth Potential
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10:30
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Discussion followed by Networking Coffee
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11:10
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ADGAS’ Perspective on Abu Dhabi’s Associated Gas Production and LPG Distribution
Senior Representative
ADGAS
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11:40
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Role of NGSCO in Abu Dhabi’s LPG and Outlook
Senior Representative
NGSCO
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12:10
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Outlook & Market Dynamics of Global LPG Waterborne Trade
- Long delayed LPG supply projects are finally coming on stream
- As LPG export volumes continues to rise, especially from the AG, where & which outlets will absorb the volumes?
- How will future LPG trade affect the VLGC market, which was so depressed in 2009?
Mr. Michael Panas, Consultant
Poten & Partners (UK) Ltd (HQ)
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12:45
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Discussion followed by Networking Lunch
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14:00
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Prospects of LPG as Petrochemicals Feedstock
- Global Petrochemical Market Outlook
- Middle East Developments
- LPG Competitiveness versus Alternative Feedstocks
Graham Hoar, Director, Middle East
Nexant Ltd
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14:30
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Current Status & Prospects of Korean LPG Market
- Demand and Imports Outlook
- Prospects of LPG in Korea, especially for Petrochemicals purpose
Mr. Chung Young-Hoon, Vice President, Corporate Planning
SK Gas Co Ltd
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14:55
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China’s LPG Market – Demand, Imports and Impact from Rise of Domestic LPG Production from the Chinese Refining
- Demand Pattern versus Import Market Outlook
- Fluctuation of LPG Import Under the Impact of Abundant Domestic Production
Mr. Jacky Cai, LPG Procurement Director
Jovo Energy Co. Ltd.
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15:20
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India’s LPG Imports Scene & Competitiveness - Rise of Supply from Domestic Refineries & Corresponding Impact on Imports
Senior Representative
Indian Oil Corp. (IOCL)
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15:45
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Growth Outlook for Brazil’s LPG market and Opportunities for Imports
Marco Antonio Costa Tritto, LPG Trading Manager
Petrobras (Petroleo Brasileiro S.A.)
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16:10
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Discussion followed by Networking Tea
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16:40
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We are on the Right Track - A View on the Developments and Prospects of the VLGC Shipping Market
Mr. Ulrik Uhrenfeldt Andersen, Head of VLGC
A.P. Moller - Maersk A/S
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17:10
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Panel discussion: Economics & Risk Management of LPG Shipping
- LPG ship values - what drives development and where is it heading
- VLGC industry economics vs. MGC/LGC and small pressurized ships
- Investing in LPG shipping - risks and rewards?
- Forecasting LPG shipping markets - what can it tell us?
Panelists:
Michael Panas, Consultant
Poten & Partners
Reidar Sundvor, Partner
Viamar AS
Alexander Hadjipateras, Vice President
Eagle Ocean Transport Inc.
Ulrik Uhrenfeldt Andersen,Head - VLGC
A. P. Moller - Maersk A/S |
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17:50
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Discussion followed by End of Day One
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18:00
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Gala Dinner Reception
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| Day 2 - [26 Oct, 2010 - Tuesday] |
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09:00
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Chairman’s Remarks
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09:05
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Evolving East of Suez LPG Markets
- The impact of growing AG supplies on global trading patterns
- Performance of the mixed cargo market
- Evolution of benchmark methodologies
- Comparisons between CP (term market) and FEI (spot market)
Mr. Jason Feer, Sr. Vice President / General Manager – Asia Pacific
Argus Media
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09:30
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Managing Risk Exposures & Building Successful Businesses in LPG
- Understanding the needs to manage the risk exposures
- Usage of financial swaps to hedge or minimise risks in the businesses, usage of forward prices
- Looking into the future
Mr. Win Thein Maung, Executive Director
Morgan Stanley Capital Group Inc.
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10:00
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Discussion followed by Networking Coffee
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10:30
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Growth of LPG Imports & Usage from Asia
- Thailand
Pipat Suvanajata, Director, International Trading
PTT Public Company Ltd
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· Vietnam
Ms. Pham Thi Kim Phung, Manager of Import and Export Dept
PetroVietnam Gas Trading Company
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· Indonesia
Mr. Agus Himawan, Vice President - Domestic Gas
PT Pertamina (Persero)
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11:50
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LPG’s Competitiveness as Autogas in India’s Transportation Market
Suyash Gupta, General Secretary
Indian Auto LPG Coalition
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12:10
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Final discussion followed by Closing Lunch
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13:00
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End of Conference
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