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Unconventional gas is being hailed as the great “game changer”. Recent breakthroughs herald nothing less than a revolution in the global energy landscape. From the astonishing impact of the “shale gale” in the US, to coal bed methane in Australia and Russia, tight gas reservoirs in Europe or sand and shale plays from Argentina to Indonesia — unconventional gas is seen as perhaps the most exciting prospect in years.

At least, that’s the promise — but what is the reality? Does it really have the potential to transform countries’ energy mix and security of supply? Is the industry up to the technological challenge? And just how workable are the economics, especially given the recovery rates? Europe particularly presents special problems and a far more complicated scenario given land use and population density. Then there are environmental aspects to consider for exploiting what is otherwise regarded as the “greenest” of fossil fuels — along with the implications of climate change policy and GHG regulations for recovery.

All these issues and much more will be addressed at Platts Unconventional Gas conference. Participants will be able to discuss the latest development of world unconventional resources, share successful experiences in unconventional gas recovery, and discuss leading models for international cooperation, project finance and extraction technology advances. In-depth case studies of recovery and extraction and pioneer projects will also be presented.

Building on the success of previous international events and our strength and experience across the whole global energy complex, Platts first annual unconventional gas conference will bring together leading executives from across major exploration and production companies, governments, national and regional regulatory bodies, key investors and market players. It offers an unrivalled overview and a chance to examine all the key challenges and opportunities at the forefront of the unconventional gas industry.

Do not miss this unique opportunity to maximize your competitive edge within this fast-moving industry by:

Analyzing the market and potential for unconventional gas development in Europe
Assessing the value of unconventional gas compared with other energy resources
Examining unconventionalgas regulation challenges and opportunities
Looking at incentives and financial options for new projects
Receiving latest updates on major new and existing projects in development
Evaluating impact of the crisis on the unconventional market
Looking at the new technology drivers
Discussing transmission and distribution challenges for unconventional gas
Learning about successful strategies to manage market mechanisms

Speakers confirmed include:

Jan Panek, Head of Unit Coal and Oil DG TREN, European Commission
Randeep S. Grewal, Chairman and CEO, Green Dragon Gas
Wolf E. Regener, President and CEO, BNK Petroleum, Inc
Michael D. Felt, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Onshore Operations, Transportation, Terminals and Storage Division, UniversalPegasus International
Anne Sophie Corbeau, Senior Gas Expert, IEA
Rudolf Huber, Head of Business Development, Econgas GMBH
Rush Khan, Consultant, Formerly with Texaco, and US Department of Energy (DOE)
Karen Sund , Chairman and Founder, Sund Energy
Azfar Shaukat, Director of Oil and Gas Consulting, Mott MacDonald
Chris Rachwal, Analyst, Gaffney, Cline & Associates
Meb Somani, Natural Resources Principal Investment, Barclays Capital
Kenneth Fergusson, Senior Consultant, Underground Coal Gasification Partnership
Creties Jenkins, PE, PG, Vice-President , Unconventional Oil and Gas Project Leader, DeGolyer and MacNaughton
Florence Gény, Unconventional Gas Expert, The Oxford Institute for Energy Studies
John Baldwin, Managing Director, CNG Services
Nick Grealy, Publisher, No Hot Air
John Roberts, Energy Security Specialist, Platts
Vera Blei, Editorial Director, European Gas and Power, Platts
William Powell, Editor, International Gas Report, Platts

Platts European LNG and Gas Markets Forum
(complimentary to attend)

In addition to the conference program we are offering you the opportunity to attend a complimentary Platts Methodology Forum on European LNG and Gas Markets which will be hosted by Platts experts. For more information or to register, please contact us.

Platts European LNG and Gas Markets Speakers: