day one | day two | 2007 program

Day OneJune 19, 2008 08:00 Delegates registration & coffee 09:00 Chairman's welcome address Bill Cooper, Executive Director, CLNG USA 09:10 LNG terminals: Uncover the most important lessons learned through the direct experience of an integrated global player Maximize the experience from regional gas markets to global LNG - an overview of the current market LNG arbitrage - how can we most effectively take advantage of price differentials? How Total have integrated the whole gas chain Understand the portfolio of an integrated global gas player Philippe Sauquet, Senior Vice President, Trading & Marketing, Total 09:45 Developing cutting edge methodologies for estimating land requirements for your LNG facilities Analyze how much land is required for new LNG facilities such as Base Load LNG plants or LNG Receiving Terminals Uncover the general code requirements for developing the layout of LNG facilities Examine the land requirements of existing LNG facilities around the world and understand how much land may be required for your upcoming projects Get the tools you need: Learn about equations that can be used to estimate the land required Review the objectives of the LNG facilities layout J.C. Kuo, Senior Advisor, LNG Systems, Chevron 10:20 Morning refreshments 10:40 Commercial Track: Marine transportation Identify the latest trends in marine transportation of natural gas Review the latest developments of existing fleets, order book and size trends and review what this means for the industry Discover the new and emerging technologies, including containment developments, ice technology and a view into the future of marine transportation Gas production strategies and processes relating to methane hydrates Hear about ABS’ experience with niche LNG FPSO Engine options: available and proposed and how this may evolve in the future Clarify the latest regulatory issues – safety/re-write of IGC and environmental Patrick Chaney, Manager, Gas Ships, Ships Sector Development, American Bureau of Shipping   Technical Track: Advances in liquefaction technologies Review the LNG Wobbe Index Control and heating value of global LNG sources and evaluate it's effect on your operations Understand North American gas quality requirements, gas interchangeability and compatibility with existing pipelines - stringent California specifications for emission control Review N2 dilution for Wobbe Index Control and learn how to overcome it's limitations Identify the impact of gas enrichment from boil off gas and the LNG Wobbe Index maintenance with BOG reliquefier Understand propane and ethane extraction for onshore LNG receiving terminals for Wobbe Index control and develop design options, operations complexity and economics Review propane and ethane extraction process for offshore LNG receiving terminals John Mak, Technical Director & Senior Technical Expert, Fluor Energy and Chemicals   11:15 Commercial Track: Advanced storage technologies in a global industry Implementing strategies for leveraging storage benefits Understand how storage developments and new pipeline projects will fit in with the demands of the LNG industry and North American demand Develop storage and identify how critical these storage issues are to create arbitrage strategy and capture peak seasonal values Stan Chapman, Vice President Marketing, Development & Asset Optimization, Tennessee Gas Pipeline, El Paso   Technical Track: Latest vessel developments and designs Dual Fuel propulsion for LNG carriers Dual Fuel Electric Driven vs. Mechanical Driven solution: a comparative study Experience with DFDE LNG carriers: operating costs assessment Wärtsilä operation and maintenance activities for LNG carriers Marco Andreola, Director, LNG Worldwide, Wärtsilä   11:50 Commercial Track: Leveraging specialist storage benefits Review U.S. natural gas storage and the global LNG market Understand how storage developments and new pipeline projects will fit with the demands of the LNG industry and North American demand Analyse the use of storage to create an arbitrage strategy and capture peak seasonal values James Kendell, Director, Natural Gas Division, Energy Information Administration (EIA), US Dept of Energy   Technical Track: Evaluate the latest containment systems Discover how technology innovation can bring projects to reality Uncover the technical advances for offshore terminals with membrane containment systems: flexible and sea proven Review onshore terminals and the return of the membrane technology to increase safety and cost considerations Idetify the latest innovations in subsea cryogenic pipe Frédéric Deybach, Engineering Director, Gaztransport & Technigaz   12:25 Hosted luncheon 13:45 LNG terminal risk control: Essential factors in creating low risk design considerations Develop safety and security measures which are coast guard approved Minimize risk: How can you plan for disasters including tank ruptures and loss of containment? Outline ways to create low risk design considerations Mark O'Malley, Chief of the Office of Port and Facililty Activities, US Coast Guard USA 14:20 One-to-one meetings 17:20 Legislation Update: Clarify the very latest initiatives from MARAD and their practical implications for the industry Outline the latest mandate: US Mariners on LNG Vessels – Is this feasible? Understand the benefits and overcome the draw backs for the industry Sean T Connaughton, Maritime Administrator, MARAD USA 17:55 Close of day one and drinks reception

day one | day two | 2007 program

Day TwoJune 20, 2008 09:05 Chairman's recap of Day 1 Bill Cooper, Executive Director, CLNG USA 09:10 Understand the true role of the US in the development of the international LNG market FERC update: Evaluate the latest regulatory changes and understand what the LNG industry expect for 2009 Establish how government policies affect the development of LNG How does LNG fit in the big ‘fuel’ picture: Uncover what effect nuclear and coal will have on the need for natural gas Mark Robinson, Director of the Office of Energy Projects, FERC USA 09:45 Global pricing panel discussion: To what extent will there be a convergence of prices globally and what will be the key global drivers? Key global drivers: How long will the pricing differences (EU and US) influence the direction of LNG? Should we expect a change? With the introduction of the Dubai Commodities Centre will LNG be traded as a commodity? What impact will that have on the industry? Japanese demand trends – what will the future dynamic be with so many projects near term? Philippe Sauquet, Senior Vice President, Trading & Marketing, Total Tilak Doshi, Executive Director for Energy, Dubai Multi Commodities Centre James Kendell, Director, Natural Gas Division, Energy Information Administration (EIA), US Dept of Energy 10:20 Constructing an LNG terminal or liquefaction plant, the business case It’s not just a project, it’s a business Examining the creation of the business side of your enterprise, including: Understanding how to develop and form your business model Creating the business processes to implement your model Structuring the applications, both computer based and manual, that will implement your business processes Understanding the considerations for timing and execution of this work Identfying the need, value and importance of a superior 0business design John Gilmore, Director, Marketing, Upstream Oil & Gas, Invensys Process Systems   Understanding gobal supply vs domestic demand Natural gas demand/supply curves, a 10 year span Securing the future supplies of LNG: Assessing key developments, challenges and opportunities Reviewing the natural gas regulation in Mexico Identifying the LNG terminal currently operating and prospective LNG projects Regulatory processes: Understanding the processes with CRE and regulatory compliance and third party auditing procedures Determining the possible effects of natural gas prices in Mexico due to LNG imports Dr. Alejandro Brena, Director General, Natural Gas Division, Comisión Reguladora de Energía (CRE)   10:55 Morning refreshments 11:15 Commercial Track: Build the best investment & negotiations In depth case study: ELNG Idku Plant - key lessons Understand the current background and project highlights Overcome the challenges of hiring skilled staff and carrying out an integrated training program Analyze the latest safety and security issues at the plant Uncover the lessons learned from the plant and plans for the future Ahmed Shehata, Operations Director, Egyptian Liquefied Natural Gas (ELNG)   Technical Track: Review the latest advances in regasification technologies Assess the design of regas facilities with NGL extraction Review NGL extraction business drivers Understand the NGL extraction processes Identify NGL recovery limitations within regas processes and how to overcome them Bryan Trocquet, Project Development Manager, Mustang Engineering   11:50 Mergers and acquisitions: Understanding financial factors affecting M&A and negotiations in the LNG landscape Examining today's LNG M&A environment Defining strategies for executing financially viable transactions Financing future LNG investments with global partnerships Evaluating the balance of risk within mergers and acquisitions Examining the increasing cost and complexity of contracts Jed Shreve, Principal, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services   Evaluate the very latest technology advances in regasification facilities and their practical impact on your operations Identify the latest trends in technology integration Assess the flexibility and technical issues of liquid storage on offshore floating terminals Understand the environmental impact and costs of FSRU and GBS’ and how you can overcome these challenges Joseph P. Berno, CEO, Torp Terminal   12:25 Themed lunch discussions - topics include: 12:25 Floating offshore LNG terminals Enhance your understanding of FLNG and the impact on the LNG industry   Terminal expansion Identify the commercial, operational and technical strategies for your terminal   Spot trading Evaluate the main factors driving a continued growth of the LNG spot market   Gas prices Explore LNG's role in developing regional gas prices   12:25 Ethane levels Review the ethane levels of imported LNG and understand how to monitor and regulate them   LNG pipelines Evaluate the latest issues in LNG interchangeability and gas quality   Gas supplies Examine the impact of the current supply and demand issues within North America   Construction costs Rising LNG facility construction costs. Will these costs plateau and eventually decline?   13:45 Developing the holistic US pipeline infrastructure - what are the realistic propects for the future? Maximize your pipeline operations and maintenance: Outline the latest technology developments When will the US reach pipeline interoperability? What are the nitrogen injection levels vs. pipeline restrictions? Analyze the benefits of fibre optic monitoring Identify the benefits of real time leak detection for LNG pipelines and tanks Understand the application of strain gage monitoring Uncover the latest developments for arctic pipelines and overcome ice interaction with surface and sub sea offshore installations: Identify the latest technologies available for subsea pipelines Richard Terrazas, Vice President, Bus. Dev, NE/Maritimes & NE, Spectra Energy 14:20 Review the safety aspects and consideration for shipboard regasification of LNG Review the regasification system and potential hazards this presents Understand the risks associated with cryogenic liquids and how they can be mitigated Review safety from a high pressure flammable gas risk perspective Captain Mark Lane, Vice President, Operations, Excelerate Energy 14:55 Uncover industry best practices and the best standards to ensure regulatory compliance Review of the latest industry standards to comply with safe distribution of LNG Understand what you need to do to conform to all relevant national and local regulations, standards and codes Review current regulations and critical safety considerations: Primary containment, secondary containment, safeguard systems, separation distance across the value chain Case study: Apply local and national regulations to your LNG value chain Ensure the protection of surrounding communities and the natural environment by creating and applying the latest risk mitigation systems Tom Valentine, Head of LNG, Macleod Dixon 15:30 Chairman's closing remarks