Released on: March 25, 2008, 8:18 pm

Press Release Author: Bharatbook.com

Industry: Industrial

Press Release Summary: Government Strategy for the Energy Industry in Russia
National Legislation in Subsoil Use and Investment Climate
Russia's Role in Global Energy Balance

Press Release Body: PRELIMINARY CONFERENCE AGENDA

8.30 WELCOME COFFEE

9.00 - 10.00 Session 1. Strategy Scope
Government Strategy for the Energy Industry in Russia
National Legislation in Subsoil Use and Investment Climate
Russia's Role in Global Energy Balance

10.00-11.30 Session 2. Current Status and Future of Upstream Oil Projects in Russia
Trends and Prospects of Upstream Development
Opportunities for Investors and Suppliers:

· Key Investment Issues: Government Regulation and Limitations for Investors
(including the Aspect of Strategic Assets)
· Investment Opportunities in Old Oil and Gas Areas: Alliances Between Russian and
Foreign Companies, Medium and Small Assets,
· Opportunities for Suppliers in Old Oil and Gas Areas: Technologies, Services and
Equipment for Mature Fields and or Reserves Difficult to Recover
· Offshore Production: Opportunities for Suppliers and Investors
· Eastern Siberia: Opportunities for Suppliers and Investors

11.30-12.00 COFFEE BREAK

12.00-13.00 Session 3. Current Status and Future of Midstream
Oil Export Routes Diversification, Expansion and Upgrade of Transportation
Facilities, Projects to Support Sustainable Supply to World Economy
Sustainable Supply of Gas to Industries and Households
Company Case. From Wellhead to Refining, to Own Export Facilities, to Own Retail in
North America
Company Case. Developing the Russian Presence in North America

13.00-14.00 LUNCH

14.00-15.00 Session 4. Downstream: Refining and Petrochemicals
Structure, Current Status and Market Trends:
· Strategic Goal is to Advance Development of Russian Oil Refining and
Petrochemicals; to Boost Exports of High-Value-Added Products
· Petrochemicals: Upgrade and Modernization Projects to Expand the Range of Exported
Products
Opportunities for Investors and Suppliers in Russia's Downstream

15.00-16.00 Session 5. Russian Oilfield Services Market
Structure, Current State and Development Trends
Strategies of Russian and Foreign Companies
Opportunities for Investors, Oilfield Services Companies and Equipment Manufacturers

16.00-16.30 COFFEE BREAK

16.30-17.30 Session 6. Key Business Development Issues for Investors in Russia
Investment Climate and Business Environment
Taxes
Local Focus of Risk Analysis, Assessment and Management
GR: Local Focus

17.30 - CONFERENCE CLOSE
19.00 - GPS GALA DINNER (by individual tickets)
Hyatt Regency Hotel, Imperial Ballroom
700 Centre Street SE
Champagne Reception begins at 6:00 p.m.
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GLOBAL PETROLEUM SHOW
June 10 - 12, 2008, Stampede Park, Calgary, Canada, Organized by dmg world media

2008 will mark 20th Global Petroleum Show as the most significant petroleum event
anywhere in the world. Since its inception in 1968, the event has grown to be
renowned for first-rate presentation of the latest in technology in the fields of
onshore and offshore exploration, production and transportation. Some facts to
compare: By its size and the number of featured companies the exhibition five times
exceeds the annual MIOGE that you are probably well familiar with.

GPS Key Facts:
Largest display of onshore and offshore equipment anywhere in the world
Over 60,000 visitors will register to attend in 2008
2,000 exhibiting companies will participate
There are more than 55000 square meters of features, events and exhibits
Fields of engineering and senior management represent nearly 35 per cent of attendees
Resulting sales exceed USD 10 mln (2006 stats)

What\'s On at GPS

June 9, 2008

9.00-17.00
19.00


New! 2008
International Conference "Russia Oil and Gas Sector: Realities, Priorities,
Opportunities"
The conference will specifically feature the demand for technology, equipment and
machinery that Russian sector faces nowadays, especially in regard of development of
new huge oil and gas Russian provinces. Special focus will be put on undergoing
changes in investment and business climate in Russia.
Organized by RPIGlobal Petroleum Show Gala Dinner. 1600 world industry leaders invited!
Gala Dinner will be held on June 9th, 2008 at Hyatt Regency Hotel
Champagne Reception begins at 18.00.
Dinner and entertainment to follow.
June 10-11, 2008

10.00-18.00

10.00-18.00


10.00-18.00

Exhibition hours

New! 2008
Global Petroleum Conference
Presented in conjunction with Petroleum Technology Alliance of Canada (PTAC), the
Global Petroleum Conference will feature 24 speakers over the course of two days to
bring you the latest updates on Unconventional Resources. International in scope,
the GPS Conference will focus on today's opportunities and tomorrow's innovations.
The conference will also feature presentations and discussion panels on heavy oil
and oil sand as well as a conference attended by major North American petroleum
associations.
New! 2008
Global Petroleum Career Exposition
The need for energy has never been so great, and the growth of the industry is
unprecedented. Combine this fantastic growth with a shortage of professionals and
skilled labour, and the industry faces a serious situation. The event is
specifically designed for energy producers, service companies, recruiters and
training professionals.
June 12, 2008

10.00-17.00

10.00-17.00

8.00-17.00
Exhibition hours

Global Petroleum Career Exposition

New! 2008
An Introduction to the Heavy Oil Industry
What is SAGD? How are oil sands developed and mined for export? Why is Heavy Oil so
important to the world? These questions and a lot more will be addressed and
answered during the seminar held by experts of the Canadian Heavy Oil Association

Some Registered Attendees - 2006

Caterpillar
Chevron
CNPC
CNRL
Crown Energy
ITERA
Korea Gas Corporation
KNOC
Kuwait National Petroleum Company
Lukoil
Mitsui & Co
National Petroleum Company (Egypr)
Nigerian National Petroleum Company
Norsk Hydro
Pakistan Petroleum Company
PetroAlliance
Petrobras
PetroCanada
PetroChina
Repsol
Sakhalin Energy
Saudi Aramco
Schlumberger
Shell
Sinopec
Sonatrach
Statoil
TNK-BP
Total


Russian Oil & Gas Sector : 2008 Realities, Priorities, Opportunities
June 9, 2008, Sheraton Suites Eau Claire, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

The conference "Russian Oil and Gas Sector: Realities, Priorities, Opportunities"
will be held оn June 9th, 2008, on the threshold of Global Petroleum Show
(organizer - dmg world media), an exhibition that 40 years ago became the first ever
international oil and gas industry event and still remains the largest and the most
successful global forum gathering executives of over 1600 companies.
The Russian conference will cover the industry key trends, as well as Russian
government and major companies' plans on upstream oil and gas projects development.
It will also specify the future tasks for oilfield service providers, oil and gas
infrastructure designers and constructors; as well as present corporate long-term
projects in developing the downstream and petrochemical capacities.
The conference will focus on the dynamics of the Russia's investment and business
climate and real opportunities for foreign involvement in upstream, midstream and
downstream oil and gas projects.
The Russian conference will be attended by top officials from the Ministry of
Industry and Energy of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Natural Resources of
the Russian Federation, major Russian upstream, transportation, oilfield service
providers (Lukoil, Rosneft, Gazprom, Rransneft, Shell, StatoilHydro, Chevron, BP,
etc., investment companies (Vneshtorgbank, Rosbank, Sberbank, Gazprombank, etc.),
leading experts and market analysts (Deloitte, KPMG, PWC, Ernst & Young, Troyka
Dialog, etc.).

BUSINESS ADVANTAGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
Positioning your company as a serious market player
Direct contact with your current and potential clients, business partners
Expanding your worldwide business presence
Opportunity to declare your company's findings, new technologies and
achievementsExpertise interchange with leading Russian oil & gas market players
Access to the actual «first-hand» information on industrial advanced developments
and «know-how's»Expert and analytical data on the Russian and global oil & gas
markets' current state

DELEGATE FEE INCLUDES

Standard Delegate fees include
Attendance at all the Conference sessions and events
2 coffee breaks and lunch
Conference materials (printed and hard copies)
Simultaneous interpretation of the Conference presentations (Russian and English)

VIP Delegate fees additionally include
2-nights stay at the Conference hotel (single room)
Free invitation to the GPS Gala Dinner (for 1 person)

EXTRA ADVANTAGES
Free pass to Global Petroleum Show!
30% discount for GPS invitations!

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Russian Oil & Gas Sector : 2008 Realities, Priorities, Opportunities

VENUE DETAILS

Date
June 9, 2008
09.00 - 17.30
Sheraton Suites Eau Claire
255 Barclay Parade SW
Calgary, Alberta, Canada

CONFERENCE PARTICIPATION

Standard delegate fee* - USD 1150
VIP Delegate fee** - USD 4500
Receive a discounted ticket to the Global Petroleum Show Gala Dinner at a rate of
USD 150.00 + 5 % GST.
Reserve a room at the Conference hotel by special price CAD 399 (USD 430)

*Includes:
All Conference sessions and events
Catering (2 coffee breaks and lunch)
Conference materials (printed and electronic)
Simultaneous translation (official conference languages are English and Russian)

**Includes:
2 nights stay in a standard single room for one person at the Conference hotel
Free invitation to the GLOBAL PETROLEUM SHOW Gala Dinner
All Conference sessions and events
Catering (2 coffee breaks and lunch)
Conference materials (printed and electronic)
Simultaneous translation (official conference languages are English and Russian)
*** Special price for the Conference delegates:
30% discount from the Global Petroleum Show Gala Dinner regular rate
Gala Dinner will be held on June 9th, 2008, 19.00 at Hyatt Regency Hotel
Dress code is Semi-formal. Champagne Reception begins at 18.00.
Dinner and entertainment to follow.
A confirmation letter and invoice will be sent to you upon receipt of your booking
details.
Kindly click from below options for ordering online

1. Standard delegate fee - USD 1150 - http://www.bharatbook.com/detail.asp?id=72869
2. VIP Delegate fee - USD 4500 - http://www.bharatbook.com/detail.asp?id=72870
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