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19th International Caspian Oil and Gas Conference Incorporating Refining and Petrochemicals
June 6-7, 2012
Baku, Azerbaijan |
Official site: www.iteca.az
Caspian Oil and Gas Conference 2012 is research driven and highly targeted towards senior level professionals, designed to help you make informed decisions and remain at the forefront of business information. From trading the Caspian’s oil and gas to extending the life of pipelines the conference will provide the opportunity to hear first hand experiences and cutting edge solutions to these challenges. Whether you are new to this sector or a seasoned player this event is a MUST!
Why Caspian region and Caspian Oil & Gas Conference?
Azerbaijan has been linked with oil for centuries, even for millennia. By the 19th century Azerbaijan was by far the front-runner in the world's oil and gas industry. Azerbaijan drilled its first oil well in 1820, by the beginning of the 20th century the republic was producing more than half of the world's supply of oil.
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Proven oil resources of the Caspian region are 10 billion tons, 3 billion of which belong to Azerbaijani sector of Caspian
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Potential oil and gas condensate resources of the Caspian region are 18-20 billion tons
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Development of transnational energy projects including the successful use of BTC (Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan) and BTE (Baku-Tbilisi-Erzurum) pipelines
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Azerbaijan has a unique geographical location between Europe and Asia due to which has a significant role in transportation of Caspian energy resources to the world market
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High GDP growth, low inflation, the highest economic growth among CIS countries
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More than 37 bln. US Dollars foreign investment during 1994/2009
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34 international companies representing 15 countries engaged in operations in 30 fields of Azerbaijan
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50, 83 million tons oil and 26, 2 billion cubic meters gas production in the republic in 2010
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The only oil and gas event of its kind in the region
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Large networking opportunities
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20 sponsors
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500 delegates
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Full support from the Government of Azerbaijan
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Large trade missions from different countries including Greece, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Turkey, UK, USA
2011 Facts
- Number of delegates: 550
- Number of participating countries: 30
Main Conference Topics
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The Caspian region: Re-shaping global energy dynamics.
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The role of the Caspian region in providing energy security.
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An overview of the main projects in exploration and production.
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Investing in Azerbaijan’s oil and gas sector: opportunities for foreign investors in the region.
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International transportation projects in the Caspian region: diversification of Azerbaijan’s export routes.
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Safe and effective technologies for high performance in production, petrochemicals and oil and gas processing.
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Environmental protection: onshore and offshore projects.
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The growing geopolitical and industrial importance of the Caspian region.
Key Speakers
- Rovnag Abdullayev, President of SOCAR
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Richard Morningstar, Special Envoy for Eurasian Energy Issues Ambassador, USA
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Gunther Oettinger, EU Commissioner for energy
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Angus Miller, Caspian Energy Adviser of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office of United Kingdom
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Espen Barth Eide, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway
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Leonid Bokhanovsky, Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF)
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Slav Slavov, Regional Manager, World Energy Council
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Rashid Javanshir, President, BP Azerbaijan
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Harry Sachinis, Chairman and CEO, DEPA, the Greek Public Gas Corporation
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Roberto Poti, Executive Vice-President, International, Renewables & Special Projects, Edison S.p.A.
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Annakuly Deryaev, Chairman, Turkmennebit State Concern
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Lars Troen Sorensen, President, Statoil Azerbaijan
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Michael Woltran, Senior Vice President Gas Logistics, OMV Gas & Power
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Kjetil Tungland, Managing Director, Trans Adriatic Pipeline
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Gustaf Nobel, Chairman of the Nobel Charitable Trust
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