“FLNG offers a route to greater flexibility and increased access to natural gas resources far from shore. FLNG also enhances our ability to operate responsibly in environmentally sensitive areas. Overall, this technology increases the rate at which we can expect to get LNG into the world’s energy-hungry markets. We need to develop and we need to have the courage to deploy
technologies that will enable us to unlock new resources and ensure continued reliability and efficiency in existing and planned LNG operations.” - Jon Chadwick, Vice president of Shell Gas & Power’s Asia operations

In Asia Pacific area alone, annual LNG demand is expected to double from 100 million tones to almost 200 million tones a year by 2015. In recent years, the floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) business has rapidly grown and is now at the forefront of offshore industry focus. Market circumstances and environmental circumstances has indicated that the time is right for the industry to respond with the first viable FLNG projects to meet a short supply of LNG resulting from the increase in demand, delays in completing current LNG projects and the postponement of authorization of new onshore LNG plants.

Commercializing FLNG Asia 2009, Asia Pacific’s premier FLNG conference is returning in July. The event promises to address key strategy, commercial and technical challenges faced in the implementation of FLNG projects. In addition, key industry experts will provide you with practical solutions and insights on how you can turn some of the world’s most remote gas reserves into an economically feasible option. Don’t miss it!

Four major conference themes:

• Assessing the commercial viability and long-term sustainability of FLNG projects
• Risk and cost minimization in FLNG projects to achieve maximum ROI
• Examination of FLNG technical components and design processes to ensure operational excellence
• Project financing and contracting strategies for FLNG projects

What’s new for 2009?

As always, IQPC worldwide conferences have maintained a program of exceptional quality. Commercializing FLNG Asia 2009 represents a senior level, interactive conference experience. The 2-day information packed event promises to explore future developments and provide valuable insights into the hottest topics surrounding FLNG project implementation. Additionally, for this follow-up event, we have refreshed and refocused the agenda ensuring there is something new for both first-time and returning delegates. With the promise of dedicated round table discussions for oil and gas operators, interactive panel discussions, project implementation and risk management strategies focused workshop and unlimited networking opportunities, Commercializing FLNG Asia 2009 is an event that will provide you with the answer to your technical and commercial feasibility questions about FLNGs.

Key issues we will explore in 2009 include:

Global FLNG market forecast - FLNG project implementation strategies you should adopt to achieve competitive advantage based on sector activity over 2009-2015

Commercial viability - In depth analysis of global stranded gas-fields’ potential, collaboration strategies and their implications on your business planning, FLNG investment and gas sales contracts

Small scale vs. large scale FLNG operations - Gain practical insights on how you can resolve redepolyablity, project delivery and ROI maximization concerns

Technical practicality - Overcome technological challenges in gas separation, liquefaction, storage and offloading with first-hand expertise from industry experts

Risk management - Examine project management strategies and key considerations in ensuring mitigation of technical and commercial risks

PLUS!

• Understand how you can effectively incorporate FLNG capacity within your LNG value chain to minimize CAPEX
• Evaluate technical and commercial considerations for FLNG new builds and conversions and examine their suitability for your business model
• Analyze commercial elements in ship-building, gas sales and other FLNG project contracts to allow risk minimization

Paramate Hoisungwan Analyst, LNG PTT PLC	Philip Eystein Fjeld CEO FLEX LNG
Arnfinn Unum General Manager, FLNG BW Offshore	Steve Robertson Director, Head of Oil & Gas Douglas Westwood
Dongil Yeo Project Manager Samsung Heavy Industries	Masaki Kawase Executive officer, New Technology/Markets Modec Inc
Naohiko Kishimoto Chief Engineer (Offshore) JGC Corporation	Justin Y.S. Joe Senior Manager, Offshore Business Planning Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering
Dennis James Ryan Associate Vice President, Energy Sales Director, Asia Black & Veatch	James Berner Managing Director GE Energy Financial Services
AikMeam Tan Gas Treatment Process Technologist BASF East Asia Regional Headquarters Limited	Franck Legerstee Offshore Project Manager Bureau Veritas
Brian Songhurst Director, LNG Energy and Power	Keith Bainbridge Managing Director LNG Shipping Solutions
Nazery Khalid Senior Research Fellow Maritime Institute of Malaysia	Dr. Daejun Chang Associate Professor Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Chris Lowe Head of International Finance, Asia, Watson, Farley & Williams	Doug Peel Partner White & Case
Mark Goodrich Partner White & Case	Gervais Green Head of Shipping Finance Norton Rose
Anthony Patten Partner Ashurst	Siddharth Roy Director & Head of LNG Origination Fortis Bank
Nobuhiko Terasawa General Manager, Marketing and Project Development, Offshore Projects and Steel Structures Operation IHI Corporation	Deepak Kukean Managing Director, Project & Export Finance Standard Chartered Bank

Project financing FLNG is an extremely new concept for financiers. In today’s economic climate, it makes raising funds for these capital-intensive projects even harder for project owners. Apart from the technical and commercial uncertainties surrounding FLNG projects, contractual elements and procedures are different for FLNG from the usual offshore projects. Nonetheless, project cash flows are the life of any project financing deal and it is as critical that FLNG project contracts are being negotiated and drafted appropriately.

Is there still hope? The answer is Yes! We have put together a full day agenda that will feature financiers, advisors and project financing lawyers to provide you with the latest insights and solutions on how you can finance and establish contracts for your FLNG projects. Not only will you gain valuable advice on the best strategy to fund your project through case-studies analysis, you will also be able to efficiently conduct risk analysis to ensure successful FLNG project implementation. Mark the date into your calendar now!

If you are not yet ready to register, feel free to request a reminder nearer the time.

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