Libya Gas 2010 - Interactive Workshops

Workshop A: Global Gas Trading, Contracting and Pricing


led by John Fahy, Managing Director ERAS Consultants

John Fahy is an economist by training and the Managing Director of ERAS energy consultants who developed the emPower energy modelling platform. He has over 20 years’ experience in the energy sectors as an investment banker, analyst, project director, industry consultant and public policy advisor. He specialises in are market deregulation, investment strategy, financial modelling, contract pricing and asset valuation. He has undertaken numerous gas and power projects worldwide for all of the major oil, gas & power companies.

 

08:00    Registration & Coffee

08:45    Opening Remarks

09:00    Session 1: The Importance of Value Chain Integration in the Gas Industry
              Session 2: Where is the Greatest Added Value for Libya Gas?

10:15    Coffee Break

              Session 3: How is Gas Being Monetised Globally?
              Session 4: Gas Pricing Formulas & Risk Management

12:45    Informal Networking Lunch

13:45    Session 5: Analysis of Other Gas Regions – How Are They Competing?

15:00    Coffee Break

              Session 6: Trading Around Assets
              Session 7: Portfolio Optimisation

16:30 End of Workshop A

 

(Please note: agenda and timings are subject to changes)
 


Workshop B: The Legal Framework of Doing Business in Libya

Led by Abdulmagid Mayet, Senior Partner, Mayet & Associates

Abdulmagid Mayet has been in the legal profession for more than 50 years. He has served as a judge before Tripoli and Libyan courts and as a lawyer before the Supreme Court. Mr Mayet works on behalf of various Libyan organisations and the Libyan government as well as large reputable international companies. Notable cases include Legal Counsel to the Coastal States Company in the lawsuit filed by Bunker Hunt vs. Coastal States Co., in Houston, Texas, 1979-1983. Mr Mayet is currently the Legal Consultant for the American Embassy in Libya, Member of the Tripoli Planning Commission and is also the Chairman of the Legal Committee at the Libyan Businessmen Council.


08:00    Registration & Coffee

08:45    Opening Remarks

09:00    Topics to be covered:

    • A glance at recent changes in Labour Law
    • An update of the changes to new tax law in Libya
    • Discussion on establishment of corporation practices
    • Overview of administrative contracts and regulations
      12:45    Informal Networking Lunch

      13:45    End of Workshop B

      (Please note: agenda and timings are subject to changes)