Post-Conference Report

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PRE & POST-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP

Organized by:

THANK YOU FOR MAKING 2ND ANNUAL AFRICA GAS & LNG

SUMMIT 2011 A HUGE SUCCESS!

EXHIBITOR:

Petroleum Agency, South Africa

ENDORSING PARTNER

MEDIA PARTNERS

“A wonderful conference with carefully

selected speakers. It was an amazing 2

days.” – Petroleum Engineer, NNPC-

NAPIMS, Nigeria

“Very interesting and worldwide

experience.” – Commercial Manager, OLT

Offshore LNG Toscana, Italy

“My attending this conference has

greatly enriched my understanding of the

dynamics of Gas and LNG in the global

economics. It is very rewarding.” –

Technical Advisor, NNPC-NAPIMS,

Nigeria

“A good and comprehensive conference

which allow participants to interact with

the trainer and fellow participants.” –

Project Development Manager, Genser

Power, Ghana

“Neoedge has been wonderful in

providing key knowledge and skills to the

natural gas and LNG industries.” –

Anonymous

“This was excellent participatory summit.

I would recommend it to all those

involved in LNG.” - GM Regulation, ECB

“The company was prepared to consider

pricing options that made it possible to

attend and is most appreciated.” –

Manager, Banzi Geotechnics

“This is my first encounter with Neoedge

and they have been wonderful with their

organizational skills & hospitality” -

NNPC

“You are a client oriented business

system.” – DM Reservoir Management

“They were excellent!” - Director Coal

Gas Policy, Department of Energy South

Africa

“The workshop was great and highly

informative” – GM, ECB

“This exposes Neoedge as an experience

company in organizing beneficial

workshops / seminars & courses for the

oil & gas industry.” - GM Materials,

NAPIMS

“The Africa Gas & LNG was well package

with good industry facilitators. Very

educational for Africa Gas & LNG

operation and government policy

formulation.” - Chief Project Engineer,

NNPC/NAPIMS

“It has been a knowledge filled

conference and it was worth while to

attend.” – Engineer, iGas

“This programme is well organized and

very relevant to the operations of

NNPC/NAPIMS. Please contact

management for further participation.”-

Chief Project Engineer, NNPC/ NAPIMS

“Great conference and much

information. Quality of speakers

provided were very good.” - Compliance

& Dispute Analyst, NERSA

“In-depth materials and relevant issues

addressed on gas & power business in

Africa.” - DM Plant Monitoring &

Maintenance, NAPIMS

Testimonials

Neoedge is proud to announce the return of the AFRICA GAS & LNG SUMMIT for the year

2011. This summit comes after a successful roll out of Neoedge’s premier event in the year

2010 and has been one of Neoedge’s most sought after event. This year’s summit will

features expert speakers from the African and global gas & LNG market, exploring in-depth

insights and analysis of the best strategies, approaches, opportunities, techniques and

innovation to get you ahead of the game! This summit will also serve as a platform for all

national, international and independent companies to network and share business ideas and

experiences. This premier event was held at Hilton Sandton Hotel in Johannesburg, South

Africa gathering close to 100 delegates who are key decision makers from various

backgrounds within the gas & LNG industry with a large representation from Western,

Southern and Eastern African nations. The event also garnered considerable response from

the media as well. 2nd

Annual Africa Gas & LNG Summit 2011 was featured on CNBC Africa

with 3 of our speakers invited for live TV interviews on Regional Roundup and Beyond

Markets. We also had a live radio interview with Chai FM on their Breakfast Show.

Here are some highlights at the event:

Main Conference

Leading industry leaders from both private and public sectors were gathered in one place to

discuss the latest issues, trends and developments in the African gas & LNG industry.

Some of the most interesting topics and case studies that were brought into the table are:

International Finance Corporation, Sector Lead, Sub-Saharan Africa for Oil, Gas &

Chemicals – Mr Sandeep Kohli presented a paper on Developing gas markets: Partnering

for growth in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Petroleum Agency SA, Geology Manager – Ms Jennifer Marot presented a paper on

Potential for indigenous gas supply in South Africa.

The AGA Group LLC, Senior Energy Adviser (Former Director of Policy at the Ministry of

Energy) – Mr David Small presented a paper on Examining the Geo-politics of Gas & LNG

prospects, development and trade.

Brass LNG, Managing Director – Mr Vincenzo Di Lorenzo presented a paper on Importance

of strategic partnership in the growth and success of projects; successful partnerships

build up for long term mutual benefit.

KPMG, Associate Director – Mr Mohsin Seedat presented a paper on Gas to Power in the

Southern African Context.

AELEX, Managing Partner – Mr Soji Agowbade presented a paper on LNG in the West

African fuel mix.

Volta River Authority, Power Economics / Natural Gas Manager – Mr Kofi Ellis presented a

paper on Natural gas to power – The Volta River Authority (VRA) Experience.

Petrotechnics Ltd, Executive Vice President – Mr Iain Mackay presented a paper on How

Integrated Process and Technology is Changing Frontline Working Effectiveness to Deliver

Tangible Efficiency Benefits and Improve Safety Performance.

BW Ventures, Investment Director – Mr Field Pickering presented a paper on Prospects for

Offshore LNG Projects in Africa.

Panel Discussions

Pre-Conference Workshop Conducted by Dr S N Ebrahimi

Claims, Risks & Dispute Prevention Management

in Gas & LNG Projects

Tuesday, 19 July 2011, Hilton Sandton Hotel, Johannesburg

Workshop leader, Dr S N Ebrahimi, is the Associate Professor of International Law and Ex-

Member of the Board, Legal & Contractual Director of PEDEC and Chief Negotiator of

International Petroleum Contracts, NIOC.

He is an outstanding negotiator in international oil & gas contracts; Attorney at Law and

Legal Advisor on International Contractors and Claims particularly Oil and Gas; member of

Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, UK; Legal Advisor to Bureau of International and Legal

Services (B.I.L.S) dealing with Iran-US Tribunal claims (1992-1999), the Hague-Tehran;

Member of “British Institution on International Law”, UK; Member of International Bar

Association, UK; Member of “International Family Law Institution”, the Hague, Netherlands;

The 2nd

Annual Africa Gas & LNG pre-conference workshop was a success with 35 delegates

learning from one of the best practitioner in the world. The workshop covered these

important areas:

• Definition of Risks, Claims and Disputes

• Elements of Risks in Gas & LNG Contracts

• Types, Elements, Reasons and Causes for Disputes and Claims in Gas & LNG

Contracts

• TEFCEL Issues on Risks, Claims and Disputes Management in Gas & LNG Contracts

• Documentation, Communication and Administration of Risks, Claims and Disputes in

Gas & LNG Contracts

• Risks, Claims and Disputes Prevention Mechanisms in Gas & LNG Contracts

• Effects of Risks, Conflicts, Disputes and Claims in Gas & LNG Contracts

• Principles and Procedures for the Disputes Settlements Gas & LNG Contracts

• Methods and Steps to Deal with Risks, Claims and Disputes in Gas & LNG Contracts

• Counter-Claims versus Claims in Gas & LNG Contracts

• Mechanisms of Disputes Resolution:

o Alternative Disputes Resolution (ADR)

o Semi-Litigation

o Litigation

Morning Post-Conference Workshop Conducted by Mr Mohsin Seedat

Overview of Gas to Power Project Development

Friday, 22 July 2011, Hilton Sandton Hotel, Johannesburg

Mohsin Seedat recently joined KPMG from Eskom, where he was the Executive Manager –

Nuclear, Gas & Renewable Project Development. He holds a BSc. Eng (Industrial) and

GDE.Eng (Engineering Management) from the University of Witwatersrand.

Mr Seedat started his career at Eskom at Arnot Power Station in 1997. He joined Eskom’s

Project Development Department in 2004 as a Chief Advisor for the Nuclear, Gas and

Renewables portfolio where he gained substantial strategic insight into developing mega

projects as well as the funding and financing challenges facing such projects. Mohsin was

responsible for overseeing the development of investment cases for several Eskom power

projects which included interalia; a 600MW wind energy programme (100MW currently in

procurement), a 2100MW open cycle gas turbine project (recently commissioned and in

operation) and a 3300MW nuclear project (in development). He was also instrumental in the

definition of the Coega LNG fuelled CCGT project.

After more than a decade at Eskom, Mohsin recently joined KPMG to bolster the Power and

Utilities Advisory within KPMG’s Global Infrastructure Projects Group.

Workshop Outline

■ Gas to Power Project Development Overview

■ Opportunity Screening – What to look for

■ Pre-Feasibility Assessments – Pre-requisites to a bankable project

■ Feasibility Studies - From Techno-economics to Bankability

■ Gas Sales Agreements vs Power Purchase Agreements – not quite back to back

■ Gas and Power Modelling – Economics, Valuations, Modelling and Due Diligence

■ Financing of Integrated Gas to Power Projects

■ Financial Close – Just the beginning

Afternoon Post-Conference Workshop Conducted by Mr Malcolm Johnson

Commercial Overview of the LNG Business

Friday, 22 July 2011, Hilton Sandton Hotel, Johannesburg

Malcolm Johnson has more than 30 years’ experience in natural gas/LNG with Shell. He has

been strategy and planning manager in Shell’s natural gas business in the UK and Germany

during the period of gas liberalisation in Europe. Malcolm has been involved in the

development of a number of LNG projects including over 13 years on the Sakhalin LNG

project from its inception to Final Investment Decision involving the full range of commercial

activities including governance, marketing, LNG contract negotiations and technical/

commercial interface management. He has also provided commercial advice on the Elba LNG

receiving terminal expansion, floating LNG, LNG contracts and project development

assurance. He is a recognised subject matter expert on commercial LNG matters. Malcolm is

now a Director of eMJay LNG Limited providing expert tuition, advice and consulting services

to the natural gas/LNG industries.

Workshop Outline

LNG Markets/Trade

An overview of the development of the LNG market and the regional market trends. The

evolution of short term trading and the implications for market development.

- LNG market summary

- Regional market features

- Main trading routes

- Impact of globalisation

- Short term versus long term trading

Commercial requirements of LNG Project Development

An outline of the integrated nature of LNG projects, in particular the need for commercial

co-ordination during the various project phases an the long term nature of the

commitments.

- Stakeholders requirements

- LNG project phases

- Timescales involved

LNG Contractual Issues

An overview of how LNG projects are structured and the implications for the commercial

arrangements. Focus will be on the LNG Supply Purchase Agreement and its importance.

- Commercial Structures

- Agreements in an LNG project

- The LNG supply/ purchase Agreements

- Financing

- Risks

Attendees of the Event:

The list of companies that attended the 2nd

Annual Africa Gas & LNG Summit 2011 includes

but not limited to:

� ALNAFT

� Angola LNG Limited

� Couto, Grace & Associate Law Firm

� Eduardo Mondlane University

� Electricity Company of Ghana

� Electricity Control Board (Namibia)

� Eskom

� Eskom Holdings SOC Limited

� Luke & Associates

� National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Pty) Ltd

� Orbital & Oranges Nigeria Limited

� Petromoc, SA

� Power Holding Company of Nigeria Plc

� Pricewaterhouse Coopers

� Societe Nationale D'Electricite

� Sumitomo Corporation

� Vale Mozambique

� Volta River Authority

� Absa Capital

� Ayedan Global

� DelArz Projects Pty Ltd

� Afromead

� Department of Energy

� Equity Bank Limited

� Fundo Fomento A Pequena Industria

� Industrial Development Corporation

� Ministere des Hydrocarbures

� Ministry of Energy

� Parliament of South Africa

� Petroleum Agency SA

� Sal & Caldeira Advogados Limitada

� Sasol Infrachem

� Sasol New Energy Holdings

� SGS Emoyeni Qualitest (Proprietary) Limited

� Shell Markets (M.E.) Ltd

� University of Western Cape

� Webber Wentzel

� Deloitte Consulting (Pty) Ltd

� SAMSA

� Statoil Oil & Gas Mozambique

Exhibitor of the Event – Petroleum Agency SA:

Coverage of the Event on CNBC Africa:

Mr Soji Awogbade, Aelex on Regional Roundup, CNBC Africa

Mr Kofi Ellis, Volta River Authority on Beyond Markets, CNBC Africa

Mr Sandeep Kohli, International Finance Corporation on Regional Roundup, CNBC Africa

For Enquiries about Marketing, Media

and Endorsement Proposals for the 3rd

Annual Africa Gas & LNG Summit 2012,

Please contact:

Ms. Rilla Eas

Marketing Manager

DID: +65 6557 9183

Email: rilla.eas@neo-edge.com

For Enquiries about Sponsorship and

Exhibition Opportunities, for the 3rd

Annual Africa Gas & LNG Summit 2012,

Please contact:

Yohny Chan

Business Development Manager

Tel: +65 6557 9178

Email: yohny@neo-edge.com

For Enquiries about Speaking

Opportunities, for the 3rd

Annual Africa

Gas & LNG Summit 2012,

Please contact:

Rekha Kaur

Conference Manager

DID: +65 6557 9207

Email: rekha@neo-edge.com

For enquiries relating to 3rd Annual Africa Gas & LNG Summit 2012,

kindly contact the following personnel directly.