ALBANIAOIL, GAS & ENERGY 2015 SUMMIT

www.albaniasummit.com17-18 March 2015 | Tirana, Albania

Officially endorsed and in partnership with:

Ministry of Energy and Industry of Albania (MEI)

National Agency of Natural Resources of

Albania

IRN holds a very successful Mediterranean portfolio of high

level meetings, the most recent of which was the 3rd Annual

Balkans and the Adriatic Summit that recently hosted more

than 250 senior delegates and 70 IOCs in Athens. The Albania

Summit takes the regional discussions to a forum focused

only on Albania to bring you exclusive updates on major

developments within Albania’s energy sector by gathering all

interested investment parties together with key Government

Executives to discuss:

• Upcoming licensing round of onshore and offshore blocks

• Albania’s hydrocarbon and energy production potential

• Energy infrastructure projects

• Investment opportunities in gas, renewables and

electricity production

• The Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP)

Join the senior delegation at the Summit and find out how

the legal framework for investment encourages foreign

involvement; understand how to get involved in upcoming

energy projects; meet the key players and operators in the

country, and develop your entry strategy in Albania.

Why AlbAniA?

• A growing market with numerous business opportunities

• Open-door licensing round for 12 onshore blocks and 1

offshore block

• Europe’s largest onshore oilfield; Patos-Marinza

• Proven oil and gas reserves

• Amongst Europe’s largest and oldest oil and gas

producers

• Excellent fiscal initiatives

• Major iOCs already investing in the country

• Trans Adriatic Pipeline to supply Albania with natural

gas

• Current privatisation of the petroleum sector

AbOUT ThE SUMMiT

Albania Upstream Panel (from left): Dorian Ducka, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Energy and industry, Albania. Chryssa Tsouraki, head of Oil & Gas, iRn. Dael Dervishi, Executive Director, national Agency of natural Resources (AKbn). Mark hodgson, VP, business Development and Deputy General Director, bankers Petroleum Albania ltd. Dorina Çinari, Director, Extractive industries Transparency initiative (EiTi) Albania

OUR SEniOR lEVEl SPEAKER fACUlTy inClUDES A STROnG PAnEl Of ExPERTS:

SPEAKERS

Dorina ÇinariDirectorExtractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Albania

Dritan Spahiu DirectorDirectorate of Policies and Development of HydrocarbonsMinistry of Energy and Industry, Albania

Dorian DuckaDeputy MinisterMinistry of Energy and IndustryAlbania

Damian GjiknuriMinisterMinistry of Energy and IndustryAlbania

Dael DervishiExecutive DirectorNational Agency of Natural Resources (AKBN)

Mark hodgsonVP, Business Development and Deputy General DirectorBankers Petroleum Albania Ltd

Endri PukaChairmanAlbpetrolAlbania

lorenc GordaniLegal Energy Market Advisor and Project ManagerAlbanian Centre for Energy Regulation and Conservation (ACERC)

yOUR ExPERiEnCE

WHO SHOuLD ATTEND?

Over the two days you will hear a number of highly

relevant, regionally focused, case studies and

presentations whilst also benefiting from a number

of Q&A sessions and opportunities to network with

the senior level speaker faculty.

IRN’s leading oil and gas portfolio includes the very successful:• 3rd Balkans and the Adriatic Oil & Gas Summit• Morocco Oil & Gas Summit• Egypt Oil & Gas Summit• 3rd New Libya Oil & Gas Forum• Italy-Malta Oil & Gas Summit• Lebanon Oil & Gas Summit• Turkey Oil & Gas Summit• South Caspian Region Petroleum & Energy Summit

We will be hosting this meeting in Tirana- the capital and business heart of Western Balkans. The meeting will be held in a luxurious central 5* hotel in Tirana, and throughout the meeting you will benefit from a number of networking opportunities, including Networking Lunches, a Private Gala Dinner, and Networking Reception.

• New Ventures• Business Development• Exploration• Operations• Production• Assets and Projects

• Technology Services• Midstream• Contracts• HSEQ• LNG

from• National / International Oil

Companies• Oil and Gas Law Practices• Governmental Bodies and

Associations

The Summit will also be useful for:• Oil and Gas experts• Consultants• Academics• Investors

Managing Directors, Vice Presidents, Members of the board, Directors, heads and Advisors of:

AbOUT iRn

SUPPORTERS AnD SPOnSORS fROM PREViOUS iRn SUMMiTS

Excellent opportunity to bring together experts from the region to discuss lateast developments

in the oil & gas industry Albanian Ministry of Energy & industry

Very interesting - way beyond expectations bankers Petroleum Albania lTD

The organisers provided perfect balance between technical and non-technical content

with relevant insights into the geo-political and economic situation of the region Shell Upstream international

Very good place for contributing business and enjoying traditional culture. Very enriching event with presentations including all aspects of O&G

Activity. Warm thanks to IRNRepsol

As a specialist in organising Senior Level Summits, IRN enjoys

an excellent reputation globally. We have high-level events for a

number of industries including Security, Oil and Gas, Commodity

Trading, and Infrastructure and Construction.

We gather senior level thought leaders from international

companies to discuss high priority issues. We are proud to host

a number of highly acclaimed international Summits and Forums

focused on Oil & Gas. We are highly regarded for our work in

connecting Governmental bodies with key companies and for

consistently ensuring an excellent audience profile.

National Oil Corporation, Libya

Ministry of Economy Trade and Energy, Albania

Ministry of Communications & Transportation,

Bosnia & Herzegovina

Ministry of Petroleum,Pakistan

Ministry of Regional Development and Local Self-Government, Serbia

Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Transport &

Infrastructure, Croatia

Government of Montenegro, Ministry of

Economy

Deputy Prime Minister Office for Construction and Services

Affairs, Iraq

Ministry of Construction and

Housing, Iraq

Ministry of Transportation, Iraq

Ministry of Energy and Industry, Albania

OffiCiAl EnDORSEMEnT lETTER

DAy 1 | TUESDAy 17Th MARCh 2015

08.30 Registration and coffee

09.30 Welcome from Chryssa Tsouraki, Head of Oil & Gas, IRN

09.40 Opening comments from the Chairman

09.50 Inauguration of the Summit and Keynote Welcome Address from Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania

10.00 Keynote Address from the Minister of Energy and Industry

10.20 Presentation: Overall analysis of the onshore sector of Albania and current developments• Overview on previous licenses for onshore exploration and production• Assessing expectations for acceleration in onshore licensing activity• Outlining the strategy and legal framework for oil activities in AlbaniaDritan Spahiu, Director, Directorate of Policies and Development of Hydrocarbons, Ministry of Energy and Industry

10.50 Morning Break

11.20 Presentation: The revival and transformation of Europe’s largest onshore oilfield; the Patos-Marinza field• History so far• Application of new technology• Technical re-rating of reserves• Corporate and Social ResponsibilityMark Hodgson, VP, Business Development and Deputy General Director, Bankers Petroleum Albania Ltd

This section will feature exclusive presentations by IOCs that are active in Albania, who will share their expertise and experience on their activities and operations in Albania, drawing reference to their approach and results.

11.50 Exclusive IOC Presentation

12.20 Exclusive IOC Presentation

12.50 Lunch Break

13.50 Exclusive IOC Presentation

14.20 Presentation: How Albanian legislation facilitates on exploration and development of hydrocarbons• Separation of free blocks and the opportunity to have two in one e.g. 2-3, A-B, 2-3-4 in the sea etc.• The sedimentary basins detecting oil and gas• Biggest reserve onshore in Europe (Patos-Marinza field)• The discovery of Shpiragu oil resourceDael Dervishi, Executive Director, National Agency of Natural Resources (AKBN)

14.50 Keynote speech by the Ministry of Energy and Industry, AlbaniaDorian Ducka, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Energy and Industry, Albania

15.10 Presentation: Trans Adriatic Pipeline - From project planning to project implementation• The history of the pipeline and its significance for the development of the Balkan region• Assessing the developments and most significant updates on the TAP• Why the TAP offers an exceptional opportunity for the diversification of gas importsDr. Lutz Landwehr, Commercial and Finance Director, Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP)

12.50 Afternoon Break

16.20 Developing Albania’s gas infrastructure to align with the Gas Master Plan in 2015• Implementations to adapt current oil system to modern gas infrastructure • How gas developments will trigger a significant boost to the Albanian economy• Linking TAP to current infrastructure

17.00 What is the hydrocarbon export status and future outlook for Albanian production?• Reviewing Albania’s current production status and possible export markets in Europe• Discussing whether or not to increase crude oil production in 2020; Key strategies

17.30 Closing comments from the Chairman

17.35 Drinks Reception

18.40 Gala Dinner

DAy 2 | WEDnESDAy 18Th MARCh 2015

09.00 Registration and coffee

09.50 Opening comments from the Chairman

10.00 Presentation: New onshore and offshore licensing round• What are the blocks offered?• What is the geology of each of the offered blocks and what is their hydrocarbon potential?• Exploration history of each block offered• AKBN’s output in licensing the former Albpetrol blocks

10.30 Presentation: Geology• Assessing the Albanian Thrust Belt to understand how it can be further explored• Comprehending the exploration challenges in offshore Albania and the measures that need to be taken• Assessing the Delvina gas field in order to understand the complexities around the largest gas field in South East Europe

11.00 Presentation: Albania’s current plan to achieve energy efficiency• Albania as a key to European energy security• How will Albania proceed with the implementation of EU directives into Albanian legislation (adoption of the legal framework for

Energy Efficiency)?• The current investment plan to secure foreign investment

11.30 Morning Break

12.00 Presentation: Assessing Albania’s energy independence future• What are the Government plans to achieve energy security based on hydrocarbon exploitation?• How can Albania achieve diversification of energy supply through oil and gas development strategies?• Reviewing the projects that will enable Albania to become autonomous in terms of energy

12.30 Presentation: The growth of pipeline project in the Western Balkans and the challenge to bridge the gap of the investmentLorenc Gordani, Legal Energy Market Advisor and Project Manager, Albanian Centre for Energy Regulation and Conservation (ACERC)

12.50 Presentation: The refining sector of Albania• What is the refining capacity of Albania as of today?• Understanding if and where there is a need for further modernisation of current refineries• Discussing new ideas on developing the refining sector by expanding the current refining infrastructure

13.20 Lunch Break

14.20 Presentation: What is the Energy investment outlook in Albania for 2020?• What are the investment incentives for energy projects in Albania?• Are the upcoming energy projects going to be enough to attract investment and why?• How modernisation and construction of crude oil and product storage facilities will encourage foreign investment

14.50 Exclusive Presentation by the IOCs active in Albania

15.20 Presentation: Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative - EITI in Albania• Extractive Transparency in EU; how it is fast becoming a reality• Transparency as a means to accountability• Benefits of the Governments on joining EITI• Benefits to companies and investors center on mitigating political and reputational risksDorina Çinari, Director, Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Albania

15.50 Afternoon Break

16.20 Keynote presentation from the Ministry of Energy and Industry - Renewables Directorate

16.50 Presentation: An overview of Albania’s greatest energy source - Hydropower • What does the future hold for hydropower projects?• Discussing how much investment is needed to modernise hydropower stations and maximise their output• Where are the most important hydropower projects located?

17.20 Presentation: An overview of the mining sector in Albania• Locating investment drivers for mining exploitation• Fiscal regime for current and new investors

17.50 Closing comments from the Chairman

18.00 Thank you from IRN

FeesDelegate fee per person(includes documentation and entry to all conference sessions, documentation, lunches, refreshments, admission to networking social events. Payment is required within 5 working days)

For bookings by 28th November £1145 (+VAT)

For bookings by 30th January £1295 (+VAT)

Standard Rate £1695 (+VAT)

Documentation only £300 (+VAT)

All bookings also receive complimentary documentation of the 3rd Balkans and the Adriatic Oil & Gas 2014 Summit usually £300 (+VAT).All bookings also include 10% Discount on bookings for the 4th Balkans & the Adriatic Oil & Gas 2015 Summit, on September 2015 in Athens.

Multiple Discounts10% Discount for the 3rd and 4th Delegate 25% Discount for the 5th Delegate(where registraton for all delegates is done at the same time on one invoice)

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17-18 March 2015 | Tirana, Albania

Albania Oil, Gas & Energy 2015 Summit

IRN holds a very successful Mediterranean portfolio of high

level meetings, the most recent of which was the 3rd Annual

Balkans and the Adriatic Summit that recently hosted more

than 250 senior delegates and 70 IOCs in Athens. The Albania

Summit takes the regional discussions to a forum focused

only on Albania to bring you exclusive updates on major

developments within Albania’s energy sector by gathering all

interested investment parties together with key Government

Executives to discuss:

• Upcoming licensing round of onshore and offshore blocks

• Albania’s hydrocarbon and energy production potential

• Energy infrastructure projects

• Investment opportunities in gas, renewables and

electricity production

• The Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP)

Join the senior delegation at the Summit and find out how

the legal framework for investment encourages foreign

involvement; understand how to get involved in upcoming

energy projects; meet the key players and operators in the

country, and develop your entry strategy in Albania.

Why AlbAniA?

• A growing market with numerous business opportunities

• Open-door licensing round for 12 onshore blocks and 1

offshore block

• Europe’s largest onshore oilfield; Patos-Marinza

• Proven oil and gas reserves

• Amongst Europe’s largest and oldest oil and gas

producers

• Excellent fiscal initiatives

• Major iOCs already investing in the country

• Trans Adriatic Pipeline to supply Albania with natural

gas

• Current privatisation of the petroleum sector

AbOUT ThE SUMMiT

Albania Upstream Panel (from left): Dorian Ducka, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Energy and industry, Albania. Chryssa Tsouraki, head of Oil & Gas, iRn. Dael Dervishi, Executive Director, national Agency of natural Resources (AKbn). Mark hodgson, VP, business Development and Deputy General Director, bankers Petroleum Albania ltd. Dorina Çinari, Director, Extractive industries Transparency initiative (EiTi) Albania

OUR SEniOR lEVEl SPEAKER fACUlTy inClUDES A STROnG PAnEl Of ExPERTS:

SPEAKERS

Dorina ÇinariDirectorExtractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Albania

Dritan Spahiu DirectorDirectorate of Policies and Development of Hydrocarbons, Ministry of Energy and Industry, Albania

Dorian DuckaDeputy MinisterMinistry of Energy and Industry, Albania

Damian GjiknuriMinisterMinistry of Energy and Industry, Albania

Dael DervishiExecutive DirectorNational Agency of Natural Resources (AKBN)

Mark hodgsonVP, Business Development and Deputy General DirectorBankers Petroleum Albania Ltd

lorenc GordaniLegal Energy Market Advisor and Project ManagerAlbanian Centre for Energy Regulation and Conservation (ACERC)