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Gastech 2009
a report by
Tony Stephenson
Conference Preview Event Director, Energy Sector, dmg World Media (UK) Ltd
It is appropriate at this time to look forward to Gastech 2009, the Many thousands more, of course, registered to attend the Gastech
24th International Conference and Exhibition for the liquefied 2008 exhibition, and this year will be no exception as the exhibition
natural gas (LNG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and natural gas enables visitors to keep up to date with new products and trends,
industries, in this Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) preview and this year incorporates new feature areas designed to attract
issue of Exploration & Production – Oil & Gas Review. The two events international buyers and decision-makers of the highest level. Our
stand at either end of the month of May. Both have long and constantly updated online preview detailing what our exhibitors are
distinguished track records stretching back to the late 1960s and showing gives you a picture of what to expect. See the Gastech
early 1970s, respectively, and both are viewed in the industry as website (www.gastech.co.uk) for details.
unmissable events.
When registering, many of our international delegates are telling us
This year’s Gastech is being held on 25–28 May, hosted by the Abu how important they feel it is to use Gastech to meet colleagues and
Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) & Group of Companies and suppliers face to face. We already have delegates registered from
staged at the new Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). A well over 40 countries who are looking forward to getting down to
truly milestone event, it is being held under the patronage of HH discussing challenges and coming up with innovative solutions in this
Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab time of change. A regularly updated list of delegates can be found
Emirates (UAE) – a great honour for the show. on the Gastech website.
Set against the challenging economic situation, this will be one of A Warm Welcome from ADNOC
the largest Gastechs ever staged. It features a conference with the As His Excellency Yousef Omair bin Yousef, CEO of ADNOC,
highly topical and relevant theme of ‘Gas: a time of change – A time explains: “It is a great honour for us in ADNOC to be hosting
for challenges, solutions and alternatives’. Ours is very much a Gastech 2009 in Abu Dhabi for the second time, building on the
conference of its time, taking a realistic view of the current market success of Gastech 2006.
and moving things on with dynamic sessions in the commercial,
technical and focus tracks. Other key component parts of Gastech “I am also pleased to welcome the honourable guests, distinguished
are: the exhibition, with exhibitors from 34 countries showcasing speakers and exhibitors coming from all over the globe to Abu Dhabi
innovations and new products; a host of special features; to attend this international event that will be held under the
networking events every day and on Monday, Tuesday and auspicious patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al
Wednesday evenings; and post-show technical tours. Nahyan, President of the UAE.
We are expecting gas industry business leaders from across the “It is within the framework of ADNOC’s plans to optimise its gas
globe to meet in Abu Dhabi. Gastech 2008 (held in Bangkok, production capacity to meet domestic needs. To do so, many
Thailand) attracted 1,777 conference delegates, of whom 33% were initiatives and development projects have been started to expand
Chairmen, Presidents, CEOs, COOs or Vice Presidents of ADNOC gas reserves and production, including the sour gas
organisations active in the international gas industry, and 67% development project and the integrated gas development project. We
of whom visited no other industry conference or exhibition. We are are confident that these projects will yield their expected results in
looking forward to Gastech 2009 matching this exceptionally high the long run.
senior representation and to welcoming many old friends,
as well as senior industry representatives making their first visit “As for our commitment towards the environment, ADNOC will
to Gastech. introduce CNG [compressed natural gas] fuelling stations all over the
country to provide a clean alternative to gasoline. Also, we will
continue with our efforts to minimise the impact of our operations on
Tony Stephenson is Event Director of Gastech. He is
also responsible for the European Autumn Gas
the environment. We can proudly announce that we have achieved
Conference (EAGC) and the gas portfolio within dmg
over 74% reduction in flaring levels since 1995 and we are targeting
world media, including GasTV, International Gas
Directory and Gas Network News (GNN). He is on the
an almost zero flaring strategy.”
Programme Advisory Committee for Gastech
and EAGC.
We are delighted by the support we have from ADNOC & Group of
E:
info@gastech.co.uk Companies, who are determined to ensure that Gastech 2009 is highly
successful and highly memorable. ADNOC & Group of Companies are
hosting the welcome reception on the first evening of Gastech.
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