Bulgaria, March 5, 2013
The Black Sea Oil and Gas Forum will focus on opportunities
arising from the increased activity for oil and gas
exploration in the Black Sea region and overcoming upstream
and midstream challenges of production and transportation
to markets.
Description:
The Black Sea Oil and Gas Forum will focus on opportunities
arising from the increased activity for oil and gas
exploration in the Black Sea region and overcoming upstream
and midstream challenges of production and transportation
to markets.
Held under the patronage of the Republic of Bulgaria
Ministry of Economy, Energy and Tourism, The Forum will
give government and industry stakeholders a timely platform
to focus on developments in this fast-paced market and will
explore the key areas which will require further commitment
and investment. Attendees will also gain an understanding
of the significant geopolitics between the major players in
the Black Sea region as it will cover developments from the
littoral states, including those in Russia, Ukraine,
Georgia, Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey, together with
surrounding countries influencing the region.
Confirmed Speakers Include:
- H.E. Delyan Dobrev, Minister of Economy, Ministry of
Energy and Tourism of Bulgaria
- Kurt Wagner, Vice President Exploration, Middle East &
Caspian, OMV
- Patrick Pluen, VP France Italy Gas Shale Europe, Total
- Kiril Temelkov, CEO, Bulgartranzgaz
- Bogdan Popescu, Managing Director, Zeta Petroleum
- Jean-Arnold Vinois, Acting Director for Internal Energy
Market, European Commission
Discussion based case studies and panel debates will
provide coverage on:
- Taking Steps Towards Regional Co-operation in the Black
Sea
- How do the Black Sea Tenders and Discoveries Relate to
the Southern Corridor?
- Host Country Focus: Bulgaria - What are the Latest
Developments?
- The Very Latest on Exploration and Production from Total
and OMV
- Monetisation of National Resources from the NOC
Bulgartranzgaz
- Special Country Focus sessions for Georgia, Turkey,
Ukraine, and Romania
