Black Sea Oil and Gas Forum 2013

Published on 17. December 2012., Events

Date: 5-7 March 2013

Location: Sheraton Sofia Balkan, Sofia, Bulgaria

Overview:

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 with the drinks reception being sponsored by OMV, Total and Repsol, 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.

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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?