9.00 Chair’s Welcome And Opening Remarks

Rob Bennett
Operations Director
TAQA Egypt

9.15 LPP: Converting Liquid Fuels To Natural Gas To Meet Future Clean Energy Demands

• Presenting the urgent need to supplement Natural Gas with Liquid Fuels to meet shortfall
• Outlining LPP technology
• Discussing how LPP will benefittheregion

Goutam Sen
CEO
National Gas Company SAOG, Oman

9.50 Introducing Biomethane (renewable Methane) – A Premium Fuel For CHP, Vehicles, Heating And Cooling

• Developments in the EU and production methods
• Biomethane from MSW as a challenge for the UAE
• Injection of methane into the gas grid
• Highlighting the CO2 benefits

Gilbert van Schoonhoven van Beurden
Senior Consultant
CNG Services Ltd

10.25 Panel Discussion: Optimization Of Gas Supply Alternatives Come Prepared With Your Specificquestionsandhavethemansweredby Industry Experts.

• Discussing gas demand versus gas supply scenario
• Will natural gas be available in all markets for utilization in distribution projects?
• What are the political and technical challenges to securing natural gas supplies for city gas distribution?
• How do SNG and CNG fitintotheinterimorlong-termsupplyplansforcity gas systems?
• Providing natural gas to the industrial sector to enhance demand

Panel facilitated by: Speakers of the day

11.30 The Design Of Measurement And Control Systems

• The incidence of sour gas in the UAE
• Application of Codes and Standards
• Fiscal measurement and monitoring interface

Bob Humphries
Manager Measurement and Control
Q Energy

12.05 Presenting Al Fanar’s Experience Delivering The Yas Island Project

• Discussing the 1st live natural gas distribution network and commercial project in the emirate of Abu Dhabi
• Highlighting challenges faced and successful solutions
• Outlining lessons learnt

Paul Vass
Technical Manager
Al Fanar Gas Services Group

12.40 Developing A Fully Integrated Gas Network In The UAE

• Introducing UAE current gas networks, operators and suppliers
• Discussing recent integration between UAE gas networks and their advantages
• Making recommendations for the future of UAE fully integrated gas network

Khalid M Al Awadi
Gas Operations Manager
EMARAT

14.15 Discussing The Challenges Of Integrating Gas Distribution Systems With A Regional Regulatory And Market Frame Work In The Emirates

• Exploring the advantages of contractual and licensing frameworks in developing gas distribution systems
• Highlighting the regulator’s role in relation to gas purchasing, a regional wholesale market and long-term exclusive supply contracts
• Discussing coordination and cooperation between national regulatory authorities
• Outlining the pros and cons of a regional regulatory authority

Ian Benfield
Associate Director Regulation
IPA Scotland

14.50 Ensuring Safety Of City Gas Distribution Operations

• Conducting hazard analysis to enhance operational safety
• Promoting gas safety
• Discussing emergency preparedness and response

15.55 Panel Discussion: Optimizing Project Management Strategies

This interactive panel discussion is specificallydesignedtoensurethatyouleavethe summit equipped with specificanswerstoyourprojectmanagementchallenges. Project management strategies will be discussed from a developer, contractor and supplier’s point of view for residential, commercial, industrial and mega projects.

Panel facilitated by: Speakers of the day