Barcelona Event to Focus on Progress of Unconventional Gas Developments
Spain’s inaugural Unconventional Gas Forum will see leading experts meeting to discuss practical solutions and first hand experience to deliver successful and profitable unconventional gas projects in Europe and abroad.
The event, organised by WTG conferences, takes place between 13th and 14th March 2012 in Barcelona and will feature a keynote address by Mr Xabier Garmendia Martinez, Deputy Minister for Industry and Energy, Basque Government, on the current state of play for shale exploration and production in the Basque Region.
The Basque government has announced it would be investing together with parties including Heyco Energy Group, to explore potential unconventional gas holdings in Álava, in the area known as Gran Enara. John Underwood, Head of Exploration, Heyco Energy Group will also be presenting.
Additional confirmed speakers include:
• John Buggenhagen, Exploration Director, San Leon Energy
• Richard Moorman, CEO, Tamboran Resources
• Professor Azra N. Tutuncu, Director, UNGI, Colorado School of Mines
• Dr. Rashid Khan, Head of Intellectual Property, Saudi Aramco
• John Underwood, Head of Exploration, Heyco Energy Group
• Ivan Pearson, Scientific Officer – Energy Security, European Commission Joint Research Centre
• Martin Robert, Vice President Engineering and Operations, BNK Petroleum
Conference topics include:
• A keynote session on the Lower Palezoic shales of the Baltic Basin, carboniferous unconventional play of the Fore Sudetic Monocline and the future of unconventional exploration opportunities in France and Spain
• The huge potential of shale discovery in the UK - an unconventional gas project update including the challenges and need for resources
• An overview of emerging technologies and innovations for tight gas reservoir development and gas recovery
Sessions on responsible unconventional development, the challenges of public perception and a long-term vision for global gas markets
In addition, attendees have the opportunity to attend in-depth case studies on tight gas technology, shale gas technology and coal-bed methane and technical challenges
To learn more about Unconventional Gas Forum 2012 and view the complete programme, speakers and topics visit www.ug-forum.com
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