19 Annual BBSPA Conference
April 17-18, 2013, The Marriott Hotel, Vienna
Media Partners: Argus Media
12:00 – 14:00 Welcome Coffee and Registration
UPSTREAM AND SUPPLY
Session chairman: Mr. Hans Hutta, General Manager, Petroleum Management Academy
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Conventional and unconventional oil & gas developments in Europe and the BBS region
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Hydrocarbon potential of the Balkans and Black Sea area
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Shale gas projects update
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Innovations and new techniques in exploration and production
13:55 – 14:00 Chairman’s welcome and introduction
14:00 – 14:20 Ms. Heather Nicolson, Research Analyst, Wood Mackenzie
The Outlook for Central and Eastern Europe’s Upstream Sector
14:20 – 14:40 Dr. Gabor Tari, Group Chief Scientist for Geology, OMV Exploration and Production
Deepwater Play Types of the Black Sea: an Overview
- Current acreage dynamics in the Black Sea
- Subdivision of deepwater play types
- Deep water exploration targets drilled to date
- Untested deep water play types and targets
- Next steps and future trends
14:40 – 15:00 Mr. Andras Jenei, Advisor to the CEO, TXM Oil and Gas Exploration Ltd/Falcon Oil & Gas, Advisor to the Ministry of National Development of Hungary
Shale Gas in Europe
15:00-15:30 Coffee break
Legal and Regulatory Session
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Legal, regulatory and institutional frameworks of upstream activities
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Concession agreements and production sharing agreements
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Investment protection
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Development of Regulatory & Legal Framework of Shale Gas Exploration & Production in Romania and Europe
15:30-15:50 Dr. Irina Paliashvili, Managing Partner of RULG – Ukrainian Legal Group
Regulatory Upstream Update in Ukraine
Opportunities to convert an existing subsoil license into a PSA
15:50-16:10 Mr. Laurentiu Pachiu, Managing Partner, Pachiu & Associates Attorneys at Law, Development of Regulatory & Legal Framework of Shale Gas Exploration & Production in Romania and Europe
- The reasons for which the production of shale gas must be part of any credible and sustainable energy mix at the European level
- The existing legal and political initiatives at the EU level that can influence the debate around shale gas
- A case study on the Romanian relevant legislation, regulatory framework and public awareness in the case of shale gas
- A series of recommendations that could contribute to Romania attaining a higher degree of economic and energy security
Infrastructure, Markets and Prices – Oil
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Refining in South-East Europe
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Oil demand and supply overviews and scenarios
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Country markets – overviews
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Oil prices trends
16:10 – 16:30 Mr. Arsenije Dusanic, Energy Market Analyst, JBC
Energy Downstream Developments in the BBS Region
16:30-16:50 Mr. Matthew Monteverde, Senior Analyst, Argus Media
20:00 Networking cocktail reception
Infrastructure, Markets and Prices – Gas
Session chairman: Mr. Julian Bowden, BP Gas and Power
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Gas prices trends
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Investing in gas infrastructure
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Gas demand and supply scenarios
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Gas markets outlook
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Demands/ supply overview
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Russian and Caspian gas supply pipeline projects update
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Diversification of routes and sources of gas supplies: gas pipeline projects update, relationship between gas interconnections, gas storage and major supply routes
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Spot and long term gas supplies
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Gas storage and hub developments in Europe
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Market opening and liberalization
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Capacity trading, reservations and tenders, interruptible capacities
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Congestion management
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Merging of balancing zones and economy of scale
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Common grid rules and network codes
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Achieving Internal Energy Market
08:55 – 09:00 Chairman’s welcome and introduction
09:00–09:20 Janez Kopač, Director, Energy Community Secretariat
Southern Energy Corridor
09:20–09:40 Dr. Giorgi Vashakmadze, Director, Corporate Development, White Stream Consortium
Trans-Caspian Gas Pipeline And WS Across The Black Sea – Essential
- Components Of The Full-Scale Southern Gas Corridor
- Caspian gas is critical for achieving the desirable energy mix in the EU
- Trans-Caspian Pipeline is a crux for making the Southern Corridor valuable for the EU
- Southern Corridor requires two entry points
- into the EU to reach the needed strategic magnitude
- Complementarities and mutual reinforcement of the routes via Caucasus – Black sea geographical corridor and Caucasus Turkey geographical corridor
09:40–10:00 Dr. Liana Jervalidze, Research Fellow, the International School of The Caucasus Studies, Ilia State University
Energy policy priorities of new Georgian leadership
- Current state of transit projects, Southern Gas Corridor
- Update on LNG-AGRI project
- Update on negotiations with multilateral bodies: EC and EU Commission on Association Agreement with focus on energy transit
10:00–10:20 Ms. Zeynep Dereli, Managing Director, APCO Worldwide
Role of Turkey for Gas Transit and Supply
- Turkey’s importance in gas
- Turkey – located between big energy producers and the EU market – can make a substantial contribution to Europe’s energy security.
- Turkey is different from other countries currently queuing for EU entry: it is big, fast-growing and strategically placed. The internal demand is increasing and making Turkey an important gas market on its own.
- Due to its strategic location Turkey can be the trading hub for gas.
10:20–10:40 Mr. Christian Dolezal, Head of Corporate Communication and Public Affairs, Nabucco Gas Pipeline International GmbH
The Latest Developments of the Nabucco Pipeline Project
- Nabucco fulfills the need of diversification in the Southern Corridor
- Nabucco enables the interconnection of the entire Balkan
- The unique legal framework reduces the risks for investors
- Nabucco is the European flagship project
10:40–11:00 Lutz Landwehr, Commercial Director, Trans Adriatic Pipeline
TAP’s Gas Supply Potential for the Balkans and Western Europe
- TAP’s concept commercial and technical strengths
- Beyond landfall in southern Italy: bringing gas to wider SEE region, western Europe
- Delivering pipeline on time and spec, awaiting decision from Shah Deniz
11:00–11:30 Coffee break
11:30–11:50 Mr. Peter Arp, Vice President Sales Central/Eastern Europe, E.ON Ruhrgas AG
Gas Market and Prices Overview
11:50–12:10 Mr. Gottfried Steiner, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of the Central European Gas Hub AG, Central European Gas Hub
Gateway from East to West
- The role of CEGH for Trading in CEE and its geographical position
- Impact of the new gas market model on the Austrian trading system
- The new Virtual Trading Point: conclusions after the first 3 months of operation
- Assessing the possibilities of market coupling between Austria, Czech Republic and Slovakia
12:10–12:30Mr. Vladimir Djurovic, Head of Development Department, Plinacro
New Interconnections and Supply Routes
- Position of the Republic of Croatia and SEE in relation to the new supply projects
- New supply projects – SOUTH STREAM, NABUCCO, TAP + IAP, LNG…
- Connecting gas transmission systems in the region and their integration in the European gas flows and market
12:30–12:50 Mr. Balázs Lakatos, Sales, Marketing & General Affairs Manager, E.ON Földgáz Storage Zrt.
Regional Storage Opportunities in the Light of the Recent Infrastructure Investment Decisions
Gas Infrastructure, Trade and Hubs
12:50–13:10 Dr. Valentin Kunev, Manager, BBSPA
Introduction to the Utilization of Existing and Planned Gas Pipeline and Storage Capacities in the BBS Region
13:10–14:00 Lunch
Legal and Regulatory Aspects
Session chairman: Mr. Christian Filippitsch, Norton Rose
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Competition regulations
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EU oil and gas environmental regulations
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Implementation of third-party access in gas storage and gas transit
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Price review arbitration and gas supply agreements
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Legal, regulatory and institutional frameworks for downstream activities
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Implementation of third-party access in gas storage and gas transit
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Policies for competitive markets development
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Gas in the Energy Mix
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Regulation incentives for investment in infrastructure
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EU Mandate for External Energy Policies and Projects
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Third Energy Package implementation
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Merger control
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Gas Target Model and Investments in New Markets
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Long- and short-term contracts with suppliers and customers
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Access to pipelines
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Competitiveness and security
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Abuse of infrastructure
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Interplay with EU external energy policy
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EU competition law enforcement in the gas sector
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Cartel issues
13:55 – 14:00 Chairman’s welcome and introduction
New Infrastructure Developments and Legal Implications
14:00–14:20 Ms. Ana Stanic, Principal, EA Law
Southern Gas Corridor: Recent Developments and Legal Implications
- The recent developments to finalise the route of the Southern Gas Corridor;
- The legal implications of the various proposed routes;
- Key outstanding issues which need to be addressed to ensure the viability of the project; and
- The recent developments in EU law and their implications for the project.
14:20–14:40 Mr. Christian Filippitsch, Partner, Norton Rose
Competition Law Development and Practices in the EU
- Long-term contracts with suppliers and customers
- Access to pipelines
- Joint ventures on production and selling
- Interplay with EU external energy policy
14:40–15:00Mr. Matthew Levitt, Partner, Hogan Lovells
Cartel Issues in Gas Supply and Contract Arrangements
15:00–15:20 Mr. Piotr Kuś, Director, Brussels Office, GAZ-SYSTEM S.A. Gas Transmission Operator
Regularity Approaches and the Role of Regulators
15:20–15:40 Dr. Nadia Horstmann, Head of Section International Coordination Energy, Bundesnetzagentur
Regulatory Approach in Terms of Security of Supply and the Role of the European Energy Agency
15:40–16:00 Dr. Katerina Sardi, Head of Energy Planning and International Affairs of the Energy Regulatory Authority of Greece
Regulatory Tools for Utilizing and Trading Virtual Reverse Capacity in the Balkans
16:00–16:30 Coffee break
Gas Market Models and Regimes
16:30–16:50 Mr. Oliver Altenhoff, Head of Regulatory Affairs, Open Grid Europe
Recent Developments in the Gas Market Regulatory Regime in Germany and Europe
16:50–17:10 Mr. Gerhard Siegl, Sales Distribution
Gas Connect Austria, The New Austrian Market Model
- The Austrian gas transportation system – historic development and prevailing of transit flows
- Implementation of the 3rd package on the transmission system
- Implementation of the 3rd package on the distribution system
EU Energy Efficiency Directive and EU Energy and Climate Policy
17:10–17:30 Mr. Leif Christian Cropp, Head of Emerging Businesses, E.ON
Efficiency Directive – Impact and Opportunities for European Utility Companies
17:30–17:50 Ruud Wassen, EU Affairs Director, Eurogas
EU Energy and Climate Policy
- Gas is currently in a challenging position due to incoherent EU energy and climate policies
- A more balanced energy and climate policy is needed
- Developments in the rest of the world are very positive for gas
- What could be the right way forward in the EU?