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Post-Conference Report
MAIN CONFERENCE
PRE & POST-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP
Organized by:
THANK YOU FOR MAKING 2ND ANNUAL AFRICA GAS & LNG
SUMMIT 2011 A HUGE SUCCESS!
EXHIBITOR:
Petroleum Agency, South Africa
ENDORSING PARTNER
MEDIA PARTNERS
“A wonderful conference with carefully
selected speakers. It was an amazing 2
days.” – Petroleum Engineer, NNPC-
NAPIMS, Nigeria
“Very interesting and worldwide
experience.” – Commercial Manager, OLT
Offshore LNG Toscana, Italy
“My attending this conference has
greatly enriched my understanding of the
dynamics of Gas and LNG in the global
economics. It is very rewarding.” –
Technical Advisor, NNPC-NAPIMS,
Nigeria
“A good and comprehensive conference
which allow participants to interact with
the trainer and fellow participants.” –
Project Development Manager, Genser
Power, Ghana
“Neoedge has been wonderful in
providing key knowledge and skills to the
natural gas and LNG industries.” –
Anonymous
“This was excellent participatory summit.
I would recommend it to all those
involved in LNG.” - GM Regulation, ECB
“The company was prepared to consider
pricing options that made it possible to
attend and is most appreciated.” –
Manager, Banzi Geotechnics
“This is my first encounter with Neoedge
and they have been wonderful with their
organizational skills & hospitality” -
NNPC
“You are a client oriented business
system.” – DM Reservoir Management
“They were excellent!” - Director Coal
Gas Policy, Department of Energy South
Africa
“The workshop was great and highly
informative” – GM, ECB
“This exposes Neoedge as an experience
company in organizing beneficial
workshops / seminars & courses for the
oil & gas industry.” - GM Materials,
NAPIMS
“The Africa Gas & LNG was well package
with good industry facilitators. Very
educational for Africa Gas & LNG
operation and government policy
formulation.” - Chief Project Engineer,
NNPC/NAPIMS
“It has been a knowledge filled
conference and it was worth while to
attend.” – Engineer, iGas
“This programme is well organized and
very relevant to the operations of
NNPC/NAPIMS. Please contact
management for further participation.”-
Chief Project Engineer, NNPC/ NAPIMS
“Great conference and much
information. Quality of speakers
provided were very good.” - Compliance
& Dispute Analyst, NERSA
“In-depth materials and relevant issues
addressed on gas & power business in
Africa.” - DM Plant Monitoring &
Maintenance, NAPIMS
Testimonials
Neoedge is proud to announce the return of the AFRICA GAS & LNG SUMMIT for the year
2011. This summit comes after a successful roll out of Neoedge’s premier event in the year
2010 and has been one of Neoedge’s most sought after event. This year’s summit will
features expert speakers from the African and global gas & LNG market, exploring in-depth
insights and analysis of the best strategies, approaches, opportunities, techniques and
innovation to get you ahead of the game! This summit will also serve as a platform for all
national, international and independent companies to network and share business ideas and
experiences. This premier event was held at Hilton Sandton Hotel in Johannesburg, South
Africa gathering close to 100 delegates who are key decision makers from various
backgrounds within the gas & LNG industry with a large representation from Western,
Southern and Eastern African nations. The event also garnered considerable response from
the media as well. 2nd
Annual Africa Gas & LNG Summit 2011 was featured on CNBC Africa
with 3 of our speakers invited for live TV interviews on Regional Roundup and Beyond
Markets. We also had a live radio interview with Chai FM on their Breakfast Show.
Here are some highlights at the event:
Main Conference
Leading industry leaders from both private and public sectors were gathered in one place to
discuss the latest issues, trends and developments in the African gas & LNG industry.
Some of the most interesting topics and case studies that were brought into the table are:
International Finance Corporation, Sector Lead, Sub-Saharan Africa for Oil, Gas &
Chemicals – Mr Sandeep Kohli presented a paper on Developing gas markets: Partnering
for growth in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Petroleum Agency SA, Geology Manager – Ms Jennifer Marot presented a paper on
Potential for indigenous gas supply in South Africa.
The AGA Group LLC, Senior Energy Adviser (Former Director of Policy at the Ministry of
Energy) – Mr David Small presented a paper on Examining the Geo-politics of Gas & LNG
prospects, development and trade.
Brass LNG, Managing Director – Mr Vincenzo Di Lorenzo presented a paper on Importance
of strategic partnership in the growth and success of projects; successful partnerships
build up for long term mutual benefit.
KPMG, Associate Director – Mr Mohsin Seedat presented a paper on Gas to Power in the
Southern African Context.
AELEX, Managing Partner – Mr Soji Agowbade presented a paper on LNG in the West
African fuel mix.
Volta River Authority, Power Economics / Natural Gas Manager – Mr Kofi Ellis presented a
paper on Natural gas to power – The Volta River Authority (VRA) Experience.
Petrotechnics Ltd, Executive Vice President – Mr Iain Mackay presented a paper on How
Integrated Process and Technology is Changing Frontline Working Effectiveness to Deliver
Tangible Efficiency Benefits and Improve Safety Performance.
BW Ventures, Investment Director – Mr Field Pickering presented a paper on Prospects for
Offshore LNG Projects in Africa.
Panel Discussions
Pre-Conference Workshop Conducted by Dr S N Ebrahimi
Claims, Risks & Dispute Prevention Management
in Gas & LNG Projects
Tuesday, 19 July 2011, Hilton Sandton Hotel, Johannesburg
Workshop leader, Dr S N Ebrahimi, is the Associate Professor of International Law and Ex-
Member of the Board, Legal & Contractual Director of PEDEC and Chief Negotiator of
International Petroleum Contracts, NIOC.
He is an outstanding negotiator in international oil & gas contracts; Attorney at Law and
Legal Advisor on International Contractors and Claims particularly Oil and Gas; member of
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, UK; Legal Advisor to Bureau of International and Legal
Services (B.I.L.S) dealing with Iran-US Tribunal claims (1992-1999), the Hague-Tehran;
Member of “British Institution on International Law”, UK; Member of International Bar
Association, UK; Member of “International Family Law Institution”, the Hague, Netherlands;
The 2nd
Annual Africa Gas & LNG pre-conference workshop was a success with 35 delegates
learning from one of the best practitioner in the world. The workshop covered these
important areas:
• Definition of Risks, Claims and Disputes
• Elements of Risks in Gas & LNG Contracts
• Types, Elements, Reasons and Causes for Disputes and Claims in Gas & LNG
Contracts
• TEFCEL Issues on Risks, Claims and Disputes Management in Gas & LNG Contracts
• Documentation, Communication and Administration of Risks, Claims and Disputes in
Gas & LNG Contracts
• Risks, Claims and Disputes Prevention Mechanisms in Gas & LNG Contracts
• Effects of Risks, Conflicts, Disputes and Claims in Gas & LNG Contracts
• Principles and Procedures for the Disputes Settlements Gas & LNG Contracts
• Methods and Steps to Deal with Risks, Claims and Disputes in Gas & LNG Contracts
• Counter-Claims versus Claims in Gas & LNG Contracts
• Mechanisms of Disputes Resolution:
o Alternative Disputes Resolution (ADR)
o Semi-Litigation
o Litigation
Morning Post-Conference Workshop Conducted by Mr Mohsin Seedat
Overview of Gas to Power Project Development
Friday, 22 July 2011, Hilton Sandton Hotel, Johannesburg
Mohsin Seedat recently joined KPMG from Eskom, where he was the Executive Manager –
Nuclear, Gas & Renewable Project Development. He holds a BSc. Eng (Industrial) and
GDE.Eng (Engineering Management) from the University of Witwatersrand.
Mr Seedat started his career at Eskom at Arnot Power Station in 1997. He joined Eskom’s
Project Development Department in 2004 as a Chief Advisor for the Nuclear, Gas and
Renewables portfolio where he gained substantial strategic insight into developing mega
projects as well as the funding and financing challenges facing such projects. Mohsin was
responsible for overseeing the development of investment cases for several Eskom power
projects which included interalia; a 600MW wind energy programme (100MW currently in
procurement), a 2100MW open cycle gas turbine project (recently commissioned and in
operation) and a 3300MW nuclear project (in development). He was also instrumental in the
definition of the Coega LNG fuelled CCGT project.
After more than a decade at Eskom, Mohsin recently joined KPMG to bolster the Power and
Utilities Advisory within KPMG’s Global Infrastructure Projects Group.
Workshop Outline
■ Gas to Power Project Development Overview
■ Opportunity Screening – What to look for
■ Pre-Feasibility Assessments – Pre-requisites to a bankable project
■ Feasibility Studies - From Techno-economics to Bankability
■ Gas Sales Agreements vs Power Purchase Agreements – not quite back to back
■ Gas and Power Modelling – Economics, Valuations, Modelling and Due Diligence
■ Financing of Integrated Gas to Power Projects
■ Financial Close – Just the beginning
Afternoon Post-Conference Workshop Conducted by Mr Malcolm Johnson
Commercial Overview of the LNG Business
Friday, 22 July 2011, Hilton Sandton Hotel, Johannesburg
Malcolm Johnson has more than 30 years’ experience in natural gas/LNG with Shell. He has
been strategy and planning manager in Shell’s natural gas business in the UK and Germany
during the period of gas liberalisation in Europe. Malcolm has been involved in the
development of a number of LNG projects including over 13 years on the Sakhalin LNG
project from its inception to Final Investment Decision involving the full range of commercial
activities including governance, marketing, LNG contract negotiations and technical/
commercial interface management. He has also provided commercial advice on the Elba LNG
receiving terminal expansion, floating LNG, LNG contracts and project development
assurance. He is a recognised subject matter expert on commercial LNG matters. Malcolm is
now a Director of eMJay LNG Limited providing expert tuition, advice and consulting services
to the natural gas/LNG industries.
Workshop Outline
LNG Markets/Trade
An overview of the development of the LNG market and the regional market trends. The
evolution of short term trading and the implications for market development.
- LNG market summary
- Regional market features
- Main trading routes
- Impact of globalisation
- Short term versus long term trading
Commercial requirements of LNG Project Development
An outline of the integrated nature of LNG projects, in particular the need for commercial
co-ordination during the various project phases an the long term nature of the
commitments.
- Stakeholders requirements
- LNG project phases
- Timescales involved
LNG Contractual Issues
An overview of how LNG projects are structured and the implications for the commercial
arrangements. Focus will be on the LNG Supply Purchase Agreement and its importance.
- Commercial Structures
- Agreements in an LNG project
- The LNG supply/ purchase Agreements
- Financing
- Risks
Attendees of the Event:
The list of companies that attended the 2nd
Annual Africa Gas & LNG Summit 2011 includes
but not limited to:
� ALNAFT
� Angola LNG Limited
� Couto, Grace & Associate Law Firm
� Eduardo Mondlane University
� Electricity Company of Ghana
� Electricity Control Board (Namibia)
� Eskom
� Eskom Holdings SOC Limited
� Luke & Associates
� National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Pty) Ltd
� Orbital & Oranges Nigeria Limited
� Petromoc, SA
� Power Holding Company of Nigeria Plc
� Pricewaterhouse Coopers
� Societe Nationale D'Electricite
� Sumitomo Corporation
� Vale Mozambique
� Volta River Authority
� Absa Capital
� Ayedan Global
� DelArz Projects Pty Ltd
� Afromead
� Department of Energy
� Equity Bank Limited
� Fundo Fomento A Pequena Industria
� Industrial Development Corporation
� Ministere des Hydrocarbures
� Ministry of Energy
� Parliament of South Africa
� Petroleum Agency SA
� Sal & Caldeira Advogados Limitada
� Sasol Infrachem
� Sasol New Energy Holdings
� SGS Emoyeni Qualitest (Proprietary) Limited
� Shell Markets (M.E.) Ltd
� University of Western Cape
� Webber Wentzel
� Deloitte Consulting (Pty) Ltd
� SAMSA
� Statoil Oil & Gas Mozambique
Exhibitor of the Event – Petroleum Agency SA:
Coverage of the Event on CNBC Africa:
Mr Soji Awogbade, Aelex on Regional Roundup, CNBC Africa
Mr Kofi Ellis, Volta River Authority on Beyond Markets, CNBC Africa
Mr Sandeep Kohli, International Finance Corporation on Regional Roundup, CNBC Africa
For Enquiries about Marketing, Media
and Endorsement Proposals for the 3rd
Annual Africa Gas & LNG Summit 2012,
Please contact:
Ms. Rilla Eas
Marketing Manager
DID: +65 6557 9183
Email: [email protected]
For Enquiries about Sponsorship and
Exhibition Opportunities, for the 3rd
Annual Africa Gas & LNG Summit 2012,
Please contact:
Yohny Chan
Business Development Manager
Tel: +65 6557 9178
Email: [email protected]
For Enquiries about Speaking
Opportunities, for the 3rd
Annual Africa
Gas & LNG Summit 2012,
Please contact:
Rekha Kaur
Conference Manager
DID: +65 6557 9207
Email: [email protected]
For enquiries relating to 3rd Annual Africa Gas & LNG Summit 2012,
kindly contact the following personnel directly.