NGV Focus Day : Sunday 21 March 2010

8.30 Registration, Refreshments And Networking

9.15 Official Opening Speech: NGV Focus Day

9.30 Chair’s Welcome And Opening Remarks

9.45 Introducing CNG Strategy And Outlook Presented By The Local Authority

  • Exploring regional NGV strategy
  • Discovering the way forward in the region for natural gas vehicles (NGV)
  • Understanding local relations for the CNG distribution industry

10.30 Keynote Presentation: Reviewing A Successful NGV Project In The UAE

  • Presenting a recent NGV implementation project, challenges faced and successful solutions
  • Sharing best-practice implementation of fillingstationsand conversion workshops
  • Enhancing NGV marketing strategies to further develop demand

Senior representatives
GASCO and ADNOC Distribution (TBC)

11.15 Morning Break, Networking And Refreshments

11.45 Presentation By Bauer Kompressoren

12.30 Understanding Emirates Authority For Standardization And Metrology’s (ESMA) CNG Industry Standards To Minimize Safety Hazards

  • Discussing ESMA activities and rules of developing its standards
  • Highlighting the technical CNG standards and safety

Mohamed Al Mulla
Director of Metrology Department & Acting Director of Standards Department
ESMA

Dr. Mohamed Younis
Associate Professor
UAE University & member of ESMA/TC SC1 for Vehicles & WG for CNG ESMA Standards Project

13.15 Lunch Break And Networking Opportunity

14.30 Ensuring NGV Safety Through European Standards

  • Development of CNG fillingstationinfrastructureandNGVs that comply with European industry standards
  • Discussing OEM vehicles, dual fuel vehicles, conversions and their air quality benefits
  • Introducing mother-daughter stations to effectively distribute CNG

Gilbert van Schoonhoven van Beurden
Senior Consultant
CNG Services Ltd

15.15 Recent Developments In NGV In Egypt

  • Enhancing NGV conversion in Egypt
  • Discussing key challenges facing the NGV industry in Egypt and possible solutions for overcoming them
  • Highlighting opportunities for NGV industry in Egypt, including cooperation with Syria, Jordan and Lebanon

Dr. Hamed Korkor
Chairman Assistant for Studies and Research
Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS), Egypt

16.00 Final Comments From Chair And End Of NGV Focus Day