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FRP Training Courses Slated for Houston and Frankfurt

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:11:40 +0000

/EINPresswire.com/ St. Louis, Missouri - February 7, 2012- The Materials Technology Institute (MTI) is sponsoring a two-day training program on Inspection of New FRP Equipment & Piping March 5-6 in Houston, Texas and a one-day session in Frankfurt, Germany March 26. These unique programs will provide a comprehensive overview of the areas that are of critical importance for evaluating the quality and conformance of new FRP equipment and piping.

The classroom sessions are intended for personnel who are professional inspectors, but have little or no background in FRP inspections. An engineering degree or certificate and/or experience in fabrication, repair, or inspection of FRP equipments are recommended prerequisites.

"While there are quite a few public courses, seminars, and training classes to help younger and less experienced Inspectors develop inspection competencies for metallic equipment, the same does not apply for fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) equipment," points out Hardin Wells, Sr. Advisor - Mechanical Tech Service at Albemarle Corporation and MTI Project Champion. "The membership of the Materials Technology Institute recognized the lack of similar training for FRP equipment. The MTI FRP Inspector training class is designed as a first step towards filling that void.

"Unlike metallic equipment, where the raw materials (plate, pipe, fittings) are homogeneous and built in accordance by others per longstanding industry standards, the FRP materials used for FRP equipment are very much non-homogeneous, and are created by the fabricator as the equipment is being produced," explains Wells. "These features create significantly greater inspection challenges than are present for metallic equipment, where the inspector must validate both the creation of the raw material alongside creation of the equipment."

Presenter and FRP inspection expert Juan Bustillos, Bustillos & Associates, LLC, will cover the following topics in the training sessions:

• FRP Materials - Resins, Reinforcements & Cure Systems
• FRP Manufacturing Methods Overview
• Manufacturing Specifics - Vessels & Piping
• Inspection & Testing
• Inspection Safety
• Applicable Codes & Standards
• Flaw Definitions - Descriptions of all common flaws
• FRP Flaws & Imperfections
• Dual Laminates (Frankfurt session only)

In addition to classroom training, attendees will receive a CD including all course materials and presentations. Upon completion of a comprehension test (Houston-only), attendees will also receive a certificate.

For more information or to register for the Houston event, contact Lori Elgin at lelgin@mti-global.org. For the Frankfurt session, contact Katherine Reinecke at kreinecke@mti-global.org. Please be aware that space for these sessions is limited.

About MTI: Founded in 1977, MTI is a unique, not-for-profit technology development organization representing private industry. It sponsors projects focused on both developing new technology and transferring existing knowledge to day-to-day practice. Practical, generic, nonproprietary studies are conducted on the selection, design, fabrication, testing, inspection, and performance of materials of construction used in the process industries. The scope of work includes evaluation of metallic, and nonmetallic materials, optimum design applications, fitness-for-service, mechanical integrity and life cycle determinations, and economic factors affecting performance of vessels, tanks, piping and other components. For more information, visit www.mti-global.org.

FIND HIGH PRESSURE VALVES AND COMPONENTS 24/7, ONLINE, FASTER AND EASIER

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:50:05 +0000

/EINPresswire.com/ Haskel International Inc., manufacturer of BuTech high pressure valves, fittings and tubing, has announced the launch of an interactive e-catalog, comprised of a comprehensive product catalog and configurator. The e-catalog features the complete selection of standard BuTech high pressure valve and component products.

The e-catalog's intuitive navigation menu walks users, step-by-step, through a selection process using formula-assisted parameter selection, full/partial product number, or description/ keyword. It also includes side-by-side comparison functionality, downloadable product details pages, and an RFQ Cart. The self-service eCatalog is available at butechvalvecatalog.haskel.com.

Using their website to better serve prospects by allowing design engineers, product specifiers, distributors and end users, a convenient, hassle-free way to intuitively discover, evaluate, and select the exact BuTech valve components they need for their application is part of Haskel's strategy to make BuTech products easy to buy and easy to sell. Within the next 12 months Haskel plans on integrating 3D CAD models into the e-catalog to further enhance its capabilities.

Since establishment in 1973, BuTech has become a leading source for high pressure valves, fittings and tubing. BuTech became a part of Haskel International, Inc., a world leading manufacturer of highly engineered, high pressure liquid and gas handling equipment, in 2000. BuTech products include both, standard off-the-shelf, to fully customized, high pressure needle valves, ball valves, check valves, and components, for a variety of industries, including the oil and gas industry.

Contacts:

Haskel International, Inc. USA
sales@haskel.com
Erie, Pennsylvania
Tel + 1 814 833 4904
Fax + 1 814 833 2612
Burbank, California
Tel +1-818-843-4000
Fax +1-818-556-2549

Haskel Europe Ltd.
sales@haskel.co.uk
Tel: 44-191-549-1212
Fax: 44-191-549-0911

Haskel Asia
sales@haskel.com.sg
Tel: 65-6455-7559
Fax: 65-6455-2841

Haskel Middle East
sales@haskel.ae
Tel: 971-4886-2686
Fax: 971-4886-2684

E&P Data Information and Management

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 18:12:24 +0000

/EINPresswire.com/Building upon the resounding and ever-growing success of their past 13 E&P Information and Data Management conferences, SMi are proud to announce their 14th annual conference on the 6th & 7th of February 2012 in London

The 2012 E&P Data Information and Management conference will focus upon case studies from ExxonMobil, Digital Earth, GDF Suez E&P UK, Kuwait Oil Company, ENI E&P, Total E&P Nigeria and Petronas*. Panel debates on maintaining best practice in upstream E&P data operations, human factors and Mitigating risk and the Key challengers facing data mangers and overcoming these will be thrashed out.

For a full speaker line up visit: http://www.smi-online.co.uk/2012eandp52.asp

Managing upstream E&P data is a common difficulty facing both large and small E&P companies alike, and drawing upon extensive industry knowledge this long standing conference will seek to explore how effective E&P data management programs can simultaneously support both day to day operations and the bottom line.

Comprising a diverse mix of key industry players including Troika International, the British Geological Survey, Statoil, and GDF SUEZ E&P UK this conference will seek to explore the strategic, commercial and technical aspects of upstream data management.

Confirmed 2012 speakers include:

•T/L Geo-Information Management, Expertise & Deployment - Projects & Technology, Shell
•Global Geodetics Advisor, ExxonMobil
•Data and IS Manager, Total E&P Nigeria
•IS Programme Manager, GDF SUEZ E&P UK
•Leading Adviser Data Management, Statoil
•Senior Engineer Petroleum Data, Kuwait Oil Company
•Manager, Corporate Data and Information Management, ENI E&P

For more information or to register your place please contact Andrew Gibbons on agibbons@smi-online.co.uk

National Oilwell Varco sued over bribing employees in connection with a Saudi government

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 09:27:46 +0000

...drilling project

/EINPresswire.com/ Houston, Texas - October 19, 2011 -- Prominent Saudi business man Rasheed Al Rushaid has brought an action against National Oilwell Varco (NOV) asking the court to award judgment of 1 Billion Dollars. The case is currently pending in Houston Texas.

At the center of the dispute are payments from NOV to a company in the BVI called TSJ Consulting. TSJ Consulting was incorporated by Shekhar Shetty, Tomas Caplis, and Jim Wight, three former senior employees of the Al Rushaid Group. The complaint alleges that NOV made payments to TSJ in exchange for purchase orders which were approved by Shetty, Caplis, and Wight.

The fraudulent payments made by NOV were discovered by a Swiss prosecutor who froze the Shetty, Caplis and Wight accounts at Pictet Bank in Geneva. All three former employees were indicted for money laundering in Geneva and are awaiting trial.

Proceedings have also been commenced against Pictet & Cie. in the Supreme Court of the State of New York. Pictet has close ties to New York. Pictet states on its website "Thanks to its business relations in New York and in England and its solid reputation in Bern, the Bank was responsible for negotiating three federal loans in the United States on behalf of the Swiss Confederation between 1915 and 1920"

In its 2010 Annual Report, NOV discloses that the company has received federal grand jury subpoenas and subsequent inquiries from governmental agencies requesting records related to its compliance with export trade laws and regulations. NOV states that it has cooperated fully with agents from the Department of Justice, the Bureau of Industry and Security, the Office of Foreign Assets Control, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in responding to the inquiries. NOV further discloses that is has also cooperated with an informal inquiry from the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the inquiries previously made by the aforementioned federal agencies. NOV further disclosed that it has conducted its own internal review of this matter. At the conclusion of its internal review in the fourth quarter of 2009, NOV identified possible areas of concern and discussed these areas of concern with the relevant agencies. NOV disclosed that it is currently negotiating a potential resolution with the agencies involved related to these matters. NOV currently anticipates that any administrative fine or penalty agreed to as part of a resolution would be within established accruals, and would not have a material effect on its financial position or results of operations. NOV further states that to the extent a resolution is not negotiated as anticipated, NOV cannot predict the timing or effect that any resulting government actions may have on its financial position or results of operations.

For further information contact:
Chris Lyons
Phone: +1 (305) 379-5554
Email: clyons@llpalaw.com

Global Opportunities in Developing Unconventional Gas Operations

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:59:32 +0000

*Europe is the world's second-largest natural gas market and demand is continuing to rise, particularly as a preferred fuel for power generation. The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates there are about 920 trillion cubic meters of unconventional gas around the world, though only about 35 trillion cubic meters are in Europe. The basins in Europe are generally smaller than what is found in North America and Asia.

/EINPresswire.com/In Europe, unconventional gas potential has been identified in Poland, Germany, France, The Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Hungary, Ukraine, Romania, Turkey and the UK. Exploration activity is underway in some areas, but it will likely be years before the full potential is realised. In the meantime, the more advanced North American production system will free up LNG shipments for Europe, broadening the scope of potential energy supply across Europe.

SMi Group's 5th Unconventional Gas conference will break the mould from previous events and investigate the shale, tight gas and coal bed methane opportunities from developing areas of the globe with case studies from projects in North Africa, the Middle East, the UK and Europe.

A line up of leading industry experts will address the challenges of extracting value from what have been previously regarded as unfeasible and uneconomical fields. Case studies will examine on-going projects from major international operators and will take a look at the future of Unconventional Gas.

Visit : http://www.smi-online.co.uk/2011unconventional-gas72.asp

*Sourced from: europeunconventionalgas.org

United Oils Jeff Appel to announce "I Got It" Makes Cents Charity for 2011...

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 08:40:28 +0000

... at Grand Opening of 130th location in Carson, CA. United Oils most unique location to date.

The Community Distribution Center Food Bank has been chosen by United Oil for their 2011 Charity.

/EINPresswire.com/ Gardena, CA - September 21, 2011-- During the grand opening of their new location on
September 23, 2011 at 22235 Figueroa Street. Carson, Ca. 90745, United Oil will announce
at 4pm that they will be donating 2 cents per gallon fueled over the Help Feed the Hungry Weekend, November 4-6, 2011 to this years recipient, the Community Distribution Center Food Bank.
The funds will be used by the Community Distribution Center to purchase a new refrigerated vehicle to increase capacity and to purchase much needed product for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday dinner. There will also be a can and coin drive at all United Oil locations including their Branded stations and the sale of Hope Thru Water to raise additional funds for local food banks.

About the CDC

The Community Distribution (CDC) is a not-for-profit food bank that serves Southern California. Community Distribution Center (CDC)'s goal is to alleviate hunger by soliciting, collecting and packaging food for distribution through a network of service agencies and programs that serve our target population group.

About United Oil

United Oil, uniting the brands you trust was started over 50 years ago as a small, family owned company operating a handful of gas stations in the Los Angeles market. United Oils first class retail facilities are operated with the belief that it is more important to provide the customer with a pleasant buying experience rather than just another visit to a gas station. Today the company operates over 130 retail stations throughout Southern California, including their own brand, United Oil, Chevron, 76 and Shell stations. While pride of ownership is apparent when you visit any United Oil retail outlet, it is our employees living the "I Got It!" philosophy that truly distinguishes our company as the best in the industry.

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KNIGHT OF COLUMBUS UNVEILS MAGICAL CHAUVET CREATION STORY!

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 18:25:12 +0000

/EINPresswire.com/Over 30,000 years ago, a spectacular Story of Creation was finger-puttied into the cave wall of Chauvet's Hillaire Chamber. 'Genesis of the World' appears to be a foundational cornerstone for subsequent Scripture. Indeed, religious symbolism may have dawned in southern France with this six meter mural. The star of this magical scene is a Winged Horse! A Universal Holy Being who symbolizes the spiritual bodies of both God and man. Possibly the first religious artifact (predating Noah's Ark and Ark of the Covenant), details now throughout Traditional Lore and Holy Books…. www.culture.gouv.fr/culture/arcnat/chauvet/en/owpt14.htm

*The Horse Cherub's front hoof (artfully tapered/pointed for emphasis) is shown symbolically striking a mountain- gushing forth a waterfall of Inspired Life/Being/Creation. 28,000 years later, the Bible's Book of Genesis records Adam being made from the earth's clay at basically the same time Pegasus of Greco-Roman Lore was credited with "using its front hooves to strike the ground of the earth and generate the Fountain of the Muses- Inspiring the root of all Creativity." (Origins and Consciousness, Erich Neumann) as reported in God's Steed- Key to World Peace.
*The Creator's Steed multitasks- urinating a white cloud of (most certainly) holy, life sustaining water, while fertilizing and seeding the earth. These streams ("previously unexplained parallel lines under the horse") clearly point back to the Steed's most male parts!
*This inspired Parade of Creation continues with the Mammoth White Elephant- who symbolizes the Universal Monarch for Hindus/Buddhists. Incredibly- the Shaman drew a 'parade dress tassel' that springs forward from the high point of this Majestic Beast's front shoulders- indicating body adornment/jewelry, domestication and celebration! Very impressive.
*Resembling the ancient Tarpan wild horse, this Angel of the Lord demonstrates effort and wide eyed determination- its head is lowered and wing(s) swept back. The thick mane crests and falls to the far side of the neck, allowing full view of that stylized wing. Known by many names: Magic Carpet; Tree of Life; Conductor of Souls; Emblem of Atlantis; Wheel; Throne; Unicorn: Christopher (Christ Bearer); Burak; Kalki; Odin's Steed; Paraclete; Guardian Angel- the Holy Books honor this Living Angelic Creature from Creation to the Story of Judgment Day!
*A huge, snooted, earthbound pig/boar looks on facing/confronting this parade. The pig/boar has dual symbolism. This Adversary/Devil/Sloth of the Earth stands ready to tempt, but known in the Orient for luck, prosperity and fertility- it also welcomes/promotes life. Insightful!
*God's Steed is the Creator's Holy Spirit in this Chauvet masterpiece. Located by design in the Hillaire Chamber- it intentionally overlooks the cave's sinkhole. The Shaman used this site's geography, contours, reliefs and spectacular abyss to 'stage' a most complete creation story. This cave's water path exit and darkness are symbolic of the River Styx and Hades/Hell. A vivid reminder of our body's temporary life- and probably used for ceremonial burial. Wow!
*The Angel of the Lord's presence at this original Story of Creation may help explain Genesis 1:26 from the Bible. "Let us make man in our own image after our likeness." Image/likeness here refers to spiritual being, not the temporary body. Angels indeed predate mankind, attending our Creation. The concepts of Angels; Trinity; The Creator's Holy Spirit and Judgment Day are also shared by the Holy Books! God's Steed- Key to World Peace
*The Angelic Horse/Holy Spirit is truly a Big Wheel, who at times travels in that form- do we see it here? They become other symbols: the Circumpunct; Solar Cross; Hindu Swastika; Tree of Life/Paisley and many Crosses. No lost symbol! God's Steed- Key to World Peace
*The Chauvet Grotto features a Noah's Ark variety of animals- appropriate for the Creation theme! Wooly Rhinoceros is the most numerous, but expected- as the single horn symbolizes eternal salvation by pointing the 'Way to Heaven'. Mentioned in the Bible, the legendary Unicorn was born right here, an inspired variation of God's Steed which honors The Creator. The Lone Centaur poses on a hanging rock- symbolizing ascension/enlightenment, the metaphysical unification of Soul and Spirit. Centaurs are present in all religions today. Inspired art of Divine Creation is on display at Chauvet. Enjoy!

God's Steed- Key to World Peace (C) 2011 Breese/D′Aoust is a unique non-fiction that cites Scripture, lore, science, many witnesses and a plethora of cherubim graphics- all confirming the existence of this fine Angelic Beast. Horsefeathers? January 3, 1994: God's Steed visited Breese's living room, who detailed a report to the Church and they knighted him. Chauvet-Pont-d′Arc was discovered December 18th, 1994. Will this Holy Site help dawn the Age of Aquarius?

keytoworldpeace@hotmail.com Sir Knight Daryl Breese

Global LNG Facilities: Long-Term Gas Demand Drives Major Investment

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 07:43:42 +0000

New Douglas-Westwood LNG report forecasts five-year facilities Capex will exceed $93 billion

/EINPresswire.com/ Global Information Inc. presents a new market research report, "The World LNG Market Report 2011-2015" by Douglas-Westwood (For more information: http://www.giiresearch.com/report/dw202139-world-lng-market-report-2011-2015.html).

World LNG spending is forecast to recover momentum. Capex on LNG facilities is expected to total over $93 billion for the 2011-2015 forecast period. Douglas-Westwood (DW), predicts the Pacific basin will be the main contributor to a ten year global LNG investment high of $26 billion per annum by 2015.

According to Lucy Miller, lead author of the report, "Last year saw recovery in LNG demand, led by Asian consumers. China, in particular, has seen its LNG demand grow from 1 bcm in 2006 to around 13 bcm today. LNG imports to Western European and Latin American countries have also increased. In addition, we have the prospect of increased demand for natural gas as the world considers the future of nuclear energy in the aftermath of the Japanese crisis. On the supply side, 2010 saw the commencement of major construction work on new facilities in Australia and Papua New Guinea. Despite lower levels of expenditure on new LNG facilities, resulting from projects being delayed by the recession."

The report examines new prospects for LNG liquefaction and re-gasification terminals and LNG carriers, looks at the technology underlying the LNG business and presents market forecasts for activity in the sector. The market model used to develop the forecasts found in this report is based on a project-by-project review of development prospects, with the timing of expenditure phased to reflect likely project structure. Historic and forecast expenditures are shown in US dollar values from 2006 to 2015, segmented by facility type and region. Expenditure related to LNG liquefaction and re-gasification terminals is further broken down by individual components - including jetty and loading arms, storage tanks, compressors and construction services.

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Never Been Done Before Movie Tells the Story of Pro-Stock Drag Racing in the USA!

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 16:08:16 +0000

/EINPresswire.com/100 Million "Motorheads" worldwide have waited 60 years for this picture! "10.0 To Glory" follows the life and times of Pro-Stock Drag Racing in America from the humble beginnings at Pomona, California in 1951 right through to the current day. It's "the real deal" showing how it was, and is, in the most watched and most dangerous sport in the world!

Writer, director, producer Joe Carlin was about to go head on into his next project when he was invited to The Shakedown at E-Town at Englishtown, New Jersey by an official supporter of his recently released independent feature film "The Tea Man" . Joe had never been to a drag race before and had no idea what to expect. He said "It took about 10 seconds and I was hooked! You have guys in t-shirts and jeans creating more raw power from the start then the guys in suits and ties at NASA can create for the Space Shuttle take off…incredible!"

Given the fact that a 747 Airplane gets off the ground at 160 mph and these cars run over 200 mph in less than 5 seconds, it's a wonder they can stay on the ground. Like with anything Joe gets involved with, he had to know everything about Drag Racing, where it came from, the players, the rules, what makes up a good team and after researching he was astounded to find that in the 60 year history (2011 being the 60th Anniversary year) not one film was dedicated to the story of Pro-Stock Drag Racing in America. He immediately went to work.

"I was in the middle of editing "The Tea Man" when I started piecing together the story. I didn't want it to be a documentary or just another "all grab no feel" race car movie. I needed this to have substance, I needed it to have respect for the sport and most importantly, I needed to show how the sport evolved. Not just the mechanics but the human element, that was the key." Joe said. Here's a short synopsis of the film:

The Garrett Brother Drag Racing Team survives triumph and tragedy and a young Eddie "Raze" Garrett earns his nickname by leveling all his 10.0 Index Racing competition ever since he was 15 years old. Walking away from a horrific accident that left his best friend paralyzed, Eddie vowed never to race again, but a downturn in the economy forces him to reconsider in order to save his home, his family and provide for his special needs child. Can Eddie take his Index Racing Legacy into "The Big Leagues" of Pro-Stock, "The Grand Daddy of 'em all" and earn a World Championship? He has everything to gain and everything to lose.

Once Joe finished the script there were no better critics in the world then the men and women who actually "lived and breathed" the sport. Joe sent it out and waited. "Big Daddy" Don Garlits, Bruce Allen, Doug Foley, Brenda Paddock, "The Voice" Bob Frey and as unbelievable as it sounds, "The Kid" Darrell Gwynn, all agreed to be part of the film! "I put heart and soul and tears into this script and came up with something that brings out the love and family and hope that surrounds these athletes every time they get behind that wheel. Knowing that these "Living Legends" felt the same way made all that effort worth while."

Joe added, "To do this right, and that's what this story deserves, nothing less, it takes funding. It's not a "good money after bad" situation here. With over 100 million "Motorheads" worldwide, this film has all the potential to blast through box-office records at over 200 mph!"

You can see and read more about the movie and watch some amazing videos at the facebook page "10.0 To Glory" or visit www.10toglory.com for Joe's contact info.

Energy Data Storage

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 08:44:43 +0000

3rd & 4th November 2010, Copthorne Tara Hotel, London,UK

SMi's Energy Data Storage conference is the perfect opportunity for the oil & gas and utility sectors to determine the tangible value of their IT strategies. Whether companies follow Shell's lead and turn their IT divisions into profit centres or BP, who have opted to outsource these functions, managing the various IT infrastructures enables these assets to become a competitive advantage.

This conference forms a platform for the energy sector as a whole to discuss and compare a range of unique digital data storage needs. Various issues associated with business continuity and information security will be incorporated into this two day event to illustrate how these contribute to consolidating a data storage strategy.

With our expert speaker line-up this really is a fantastic opportunity to find out all the relevant data storage information and network with some of the industries leading figures. Speakers include; Amr Morsy, Data Management Specialist for KUWAIT OIL COMPANY, Mark Ossel, Vice President of ECHELON ENERGY AND UTILITY, Duncan Sedgwick, former CEO of ENERGY RETAILERS ASSOCIATION and many more.

For more information, a full programme and the opportunity to register online for this unmissable event, please visit http://www.smi-online.co.uk/energydatastorage15.asp
Or alternatively contact please contact Andrew Gibbons on Tel. +44 (0)20 7827 6156 or Email. agibbons@smi-online.co.uk

Energy companies face increasing pressure to mitigate risk

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 19:22:27 +0000

/EIN Presswire/ The energy industry is undergoing some active transformations in the current marketplace. Key decision makers need to fully understand the opportunities & complexities arising out of these changes in order to protect themselves against any commercial, legal or operational risks.
SMi's 5th annual Energy Risk Management conference on the 21st and 22nd June at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, St. James, London, is an unmissable event for Chief Risk Officers, Chief Financial Officers, Risk Managers and Risk Analysts working in the energy sector. Renowned experts will address major concerns that are facing the industry and talk about unique techniques to help the sector overcome any potential risk.

Key Topics Include:

• Exploring hedging strategies for a volatile wholesale energy market
• Credit risk in energy trading: A practical approach
• Effects of the recent proliferation and strong growth of exchanges in energy trading
• Former Soviet Union energy markets: Risks
• Decarbonising power: Risks and Opportunities
• Commodity Risks in Oil and Gas
• Managing risks arising out of global regulatory developments
• Contract risk management in LNG Projects
• Options and their usage
• The importance of Risk management for Major Project(s) & Portfolios
• Understanding credit risk for trading counterparties.
This conference will offer you the unique opportunity to hear from some of the leading authorities, share their experiences and learn best practice techniques of managing risks in the current economic climate.

To book your place, please visit; http://www.smi-online.co.uk/10energyrisk28.asp

Alternatively please contact Marta Szymaniak on Tel. +44 (0)20 7827 6180 or E-mail. mszymaniak@smi-online.co.uk

Energy News Roundup: Siemens Calls for Green Energy Investment; Sony's Power Cut in Venezuela; Rise in US Nuclear Support

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:24:07 +0000

March 22, 2010 /EIN PRESSWIRE/ Here are today's top energy news stories from the EIN News media monitoring service:

Siemens Chairman Sees Future Full of Alternative Energy
Chairman of Seimens Australia & New Zealand Albert Goller introduced the company's "Picture the Future: Australia" report, a $60 billion initiative for sustainable energy. Calling "Picture the Future" a report for both the nation and for his own company, Goller said the technology for a sustainable future already existed and that governments and corporations needed to invest in it. He predicted that coal and oil companies would support such an initiative.

Read more at Renewable Energy News Today:
Australia Renewable Energy News - http://renewableenergy.einnews.com/australia/

Venezuela Punishes 80 Firms, Including Sony, for Power Use
Venezuela announced 24-hour power cutoffs for companies that failed to reduce energy usage during the country's current electricity crisis. Among the abusers was Sony Corp's Venezuelan unit. The country is suffering from severe drought that has hampered hydroelectric power, from which the Venezuela gets 70% of its electricity.

Read more at Electric Power News Today:
Venezuela Electric Power News - http://electricpower.einnews.com/venezuela/

Poll: 3 in 5 Americans Support Nuclear Energy
A new Gallup poll shows that support for nuclear power is at an all-time high in the US. The latest survey shows that 62% of Americans are in favor of using nuclear energy as an electricity source. Of the respondents, 28% "strongly favor" nuclear power.

Read more at Nuclear Power News Today:
United States Nuclear Power News - http://nuclearpower.einnews.com/unitedstates/

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2nd Western Africa Energy Week - 2nd - 4th June 2010

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:17:57 +0000

2nd Western Africa Energy Week

/EIN Presswire/ 2nd - 4th June 2010, La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, Accra, Ghana

Organised & Hosted By: Global Pacific & Partners
Contact: babette@glopac.com or sonika@glopac.com

Date: 2-4 June 2010

Venue: La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, Accra, Ghana

Website: www.petro21.com or http://www.petro21.com/events/index.cfm?id=505

Registration Fees: Conference Fee: USD 1,495 Briefing Fee: USD 995 Combined Fee: USD 1995 PetroAfricanus Dinner: USD 250

Pre-Registration Discount: 10% discount on registration fees valid until 31 March 2010 only. Fees exclude Travel and Accommodation. Right of Admission

Global Pacific & Partners will host its 2nd Western Africa Energy 2010 Conference, bringing together key Super-Majors, Independents, Government and National Oil Company and Energy Sector senior executives to interface, network and negotiate deals. The Conference showcases the regional oil/gas and energy game and focuses on the corporate players (private and state entities) shaping the fast-moving dynamics in one of the Continent's rapidly growing energy markets - upstream, midstream, downstream, gas/power, as well as in renewables and biofuels.

The Conference is supported by HE Dr Joe Oteng Adjei, Honourable Minister of Energy, Ghana.

Confirmed Speakers Include

* Dr Duncan Clarke, Chairman & CEO, Global Pacific & Partners
* Hon Dr Joe Oteng-Adjei, Minister, Ministry of Energy, Ghana
* Senator Lee Maeba, Federal Republic of Nigeria, Chairman, Nigeria Senate Committee on Upstream
* Martial-Rufin Moussavou, Exploration Director, Direction Generale des Hydrocarbures, Gabon
* Jean Pierre Loule, Director, Petroleum Information Centre, Societe Nationale des Hydrocarbures, Cameroon
* Brian Maxted, COO & Founding Partner, Kosmos Energy
* Dr Alan Stein, Managing Director, Ophir Energy
* Boris Ivanov, Managing Director & CEO, Gazprom EP International
* Senior Executive, Tullow Oil
* Galib Virani, Head of Acquisitions & Investor Relations, Afren, London, UK
* Dr Tim Okon, Group General Manager, Planning & Strategy, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation
* Engr Babtunde Adeyemo, Director of Information & Coordination Centre (ICC), West African Power Pool, Benin
* Coty Ibrahim Diakite, Chairman & Managing Director, Pride Petroleum SA, Nigeria
* Jean David BILE, General Manager, AES-SONEL, Cameroon
* Dr Alfred Ofosu Ahenkorah, Executive Secretary, Energy Commission Ghana
* Godwin Ugah Unimke, Program Director, Council For Renewable Energy, Nigeria
* Thierno Bocar Tall, Head of Project, ECOWAS Bank for Investment & Development (EBID), African Bio-Fuels and Renewable Energy Fund
* Djibril Amadou Kanoute, General Manager, Petrosen, Senegal
* Emmanuel Fosu Forson, Investment Officer, Financial Services, Ghana Investment Promotion Centre
* Professor Abubakar S Sambo, Director General, Energy Commission of Nigeria
* Tonye Cole, Director, Sahara Energy
* Luis Prazeres, Executive Director, National Petroleum Agency, (ANP-STP), Sao Tome & Principe
* Joseph PILI-PILI Mawezi, Directeur Chef des Services des Projects, Ministere des Hydrocarbures, DR-Congo
* Ousseini Assane Boureima, Chef de a Division, Ministere des Mines de l`Energie, Niger
* Ahmed Salem Ould Tekrour, Technical Advisor To The Minister, Ministry of Mines & Industry, Mauritania
* Dr Gabriel Donsou Lokossou, Executive Secretary, African Petroleum Producers Association
* David Hicks. President, Africa, Middle East & Asia Pacific, TGS-NOPEC
* Otunba Funso Lawal, Chairman, Sogenal Oil & Gas & Vice President, Nigerian Petroleum Club
* Austin Avuru, Managing Director, Platform Petroleum Ltd
* Nishant Dighe, Chief Operating Officer, Pan-Petroleum
* Muttaqha Rabe Darma, General Secretary, Petroleum Technology Development Fund, Nigeria
* Tomas Nhabay, Acting Director General, Petroleum Resources Unit, Sierra Leone
* Dr Layi fatona, Managing Director, Niger Delta E&P
* Afe Mayowa Lawrence, Chairman, University Assistance Program, Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists

Themes covered include: Government policies, state interventions in the oil/energy market, oil/energy companies, energy investments and interests, corporate portfolio and strategies, new entrants, competition and regulation, inter-fuel issues, product pricing, taxation and the financing of non-hydrocarbon ventures, plus critical issues impacting the Western African Energy future.

On 3rd June we will host our 32nd PetroAfricanus Dinner, with Guest Speaker: Dr Alan Stein, Chief Executive, Ophir Energy

Inside the week is a special and unique 4th Petroleum Industry Fundamentals Industry Training Workshop presented by Dr Duncan Clarke, Chairman & CEO, Global Pacific & Partners, the world's leading authority on African oil and gas and global national oil companies, as well as the author of the widely-acclaimed Crude Continent: The Struggle for Africa's Oil Prize (Profile, 2008). The Workshop provide unique Presentations and management insights on world and African oil industry architecture and petroleum economics fundamentals, essential for oil players in Africa, with lessons for African Governments, providing critique of the so-called "oil curse" and identifying the African hydrocarbon future, and emerging world oil paradigms, including shifting relationships with corporate oil players.

Babette van Gessel
Group Managing Director - The Hague
Global Pacific & Partners
babette@glopac-partners.com
Tel: +31.70.324.6154

15th Asia Oil Week - 20th - 22nd April 2010

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:53:43 +0000

/EIN Presswire/ 20th - 22nd April 2010, Orchard Hotel, Singapore, Singapore

Asia's Premier Annual Exploration & Management Strategy Conference , Now In Its 15th Year

Building Asian Portfolio, Asian Landscape: Governments & State Players, Competition Strategy In Asian Gas

Organised & Hosted By: Global Pacific & Partners
Contact: amanda@glopac.com

Date: 20-22 April 2010

Venue: Orchard Hotel, Singapore

Website: Download Brochure or Register Online: 15th Asia Oil Week 2010

Registration Fees (Separately Bookable) Conference Fee: USD 1312 Briefing Fee: USD 1,121 Combined Fee: USD 1871

Right of Admission. Fees exclude Travel and Accommodation.

Our 15th Annual Asia Oil Week 2010 will take place in April 2010 and will have an intensive high-level Program of Asia's and the world's leading Speakers, and is the key upstream management event in and on Asia and Australasia, with numerous senior executives attending annually.

The 15th Annual Asia Upstream Conference 2010 (21 + 22 April) focuses on upstream Asian oil, gas-LNG and the region's exploration and development future, and looks forward at the coming decade across the Asian onshore and offshore, providing perspectives from Companies, Governments and National Oil Companies. The Conference reviews diverse upstream ventures, acreage opportunities, changing corporate strategies of Super-Majors and Independents, National Oil Companies and Government, investments, oil and energy finance, and the service and supply industry.

The 19th Asian Petroleum: Strategy Briefing 2010 (20 April) provides an in-depth examination of the upstream oil and gas-LNG strategies in exploration and development in Asia, and the strategies of key players, Governments and National Oil Companies, Licensing Agencies. Presentations are by Dr Duncan Clarke (Chairman & CEO, Global Pacific & Partners) in an intensive and interactive forum, providing a seasoned diagnosis based on 30 years upstream Advisory Practice in Asia and on Six Continents.

Raise your profile across Asia by being a Sponsor or Exhibitor at our 15th Asia Oil Week 2010.

Focus On

* Asian Upstream Landscapes
* Key Influences In Asia-World
* Giant Oil States & Mature Exploration Zones
* Asian Outlook, Oil Risks, Threats & Future
* Inter-State Projects & Hydrocarbon Drivers
* Licensing Rounds, Acreage & Asset Markets
* Leading Corporate Players & Future Outlook
* Regional & Worldwide Independents In Asia
* Growth & Regional Investment
* Joint Ventures in Asian Oil/Gas
* National Oil Companies: Strategy & Growth
* Building Portfolio through Acquisition & Joint Ventures
* Domestic/Foreign E&P
* Gas Industry Prospects & Asian Gas Markets
* Building In LNG & Methanol
* Governments & Future Upstream Direction

Confirmed Speakers Include

* Dr Duncan Clarke Chairman & CEO, Global Pacific & Partners
* Michael G. Cousins Vice President, Asia Pacific & Middle East, ExxonMobil
* Audie Setters Vice President & General Manager, Business Development, Chevron
* John Bates General Manager, Marathon International Petroleum Indonesia
* Hidenobu Teramura Director Petroleum Policy, Ministry of Economy, Trade & Industry METI, Japan
* Rui Soares Director, Exploration & Production, Autoridade Nacional do Petroleo, Timor Leste
* Clovis T Tupas Vice President & General Manager, operations, PNOC Alternative Fuels Corporation
* Mortuza Ahmad Faruque Managing Director, BAPEX
* Dr Duncan Clarke Chairman & CEO, Global Pacific & Partners
* Lukman Mahfoedz Corporate Project Director, PT Medco Energi Internasional Tbk
* John Mebberson General Manager, Exploration, Roc Oil
* Jurgen Hendrich Managing Director & CEO, MEO Australia
* Ian Cross Managing Director, Moyes & Co.
* Prashant Modi President & COO, Great Eastern Energy Corporation Ltd (GEECL)
* Stephen Mitchell Managing Director, Molopo Australia
* Randeep Grewal Chairman & CEO, Green Dragon Gas (Greka)
* Alan Charuk President & CEO, CBM Asia Development Corporation
* Dr Duncan Clarke Chairman & CEO, Global Pacific & Partners
* Robin Allan Director, Asia, Premier Oil
* Peter Botten Managing Director, Oil Search
* James Menzies CEO, Salamander Energy
* Richard Lorentz Director, Business Development, KrisEnergy, Singapore
* Jon Pattillo Head of Exploration, Nido Petroleum
* Alex Parks CEO, Mosaic Oil
* Alan Fernie Exploration Manager, Horizon Oil
* Phil Mulacek CEO & Chairman, InterOil
* Doug de Filippi Managing Director, International, Scotia Waterous

Amanda Wellbeloved
General Manager, JHB & Int'l Events - Johannesburg
Global Pacific & Partners
amanda@glopac-partners.com
Tel: +27.11.880.7052

2nd Western Africa Energy Week

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:59:08 +0000

/EIN Presswire/ 2nd Western Africa Energy Week - 2nd - 4th June 2010, La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, Accra, Ghana

An invitation to Sponsor & Exhibit at the 2nd Western Africa Energy Week 2010

Hosted By: Global Pacific & Partners

website: 2nd Western Africa Energy 2010

Dear Colleague

Global Pacific & Partners will host its 2nd Western Africa Energy 2010 Conference, over 2nd - 4th June 2010 at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, Accra, Ghana, bringing together key Super-Majors, Independents, Government and National Oil Company and Energy Sector senior executives to interface, network and negotiate deals.

It showcases the regional oil/gas and energy game with representatives from Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, Benin, Sao Tome & Principe, DRC Congo, Senegal, Mauritania, Gabon and Sierre Leone on the Speaker Panel as well as corporate executives from Kosmos Energy, Gazprom International, Tullow Oil, Ophir Energy, Afren, Pride Petroleum, Sogenal Oil & Gas, Sahara Energy, Pan Petroleum that are shaping the fast-moving dynamics in one of the Continent's rapidly growing energy markets - upstream, midstream, downstream, and in gas/power, as well as in renewables and biofuels. Ecowas Bank for Investment & Development, the West African Power Pool, Ghana Investment Promotion Centre, Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists and the African Petroleum Producers Association are all in attendance.

The Conference is supported by HE Dr Joe Oteng Adjei, Honourable Minister of Energy, Ghana.

Why Sponsor or Exhibit?

Global Pacific & Partners offers high impact promotion solutions for companies looking to reach a senior-level oil and gas audience. By sponsoring this event, you increase your brand and visibility in the region's energy industry.

What are the Benefits?

* Business Leads... sponsoring and exhibiting at our events is an effective way to forge relationships.
* Highly targeted marketing... as a sponsor, you will gain exposure through our in-house database of 35,000+ senior executives.
* Business Deals... our events are recognised world-wide as deal-making forums.
* Networking... with the industry leading Government Officials, Senior Level Delegates and Experts.
* Global Exposure... through our media partnerships around the world and through our targeted industry newsletters

Who should sponsor and Exhibit?

* Oil & Gas Companies with operations in the region
* Ministries, National Oil Companies & State Authorities
* Service & Supply Companies
* Banking & Financial & Investmentl Institutions
* Law Firms
* Engineering & Contracting Firms
* Power and Energy Firms

Contact Us:

Contact us if you would like to sponsor or exhibit at the event and our team will get provide details on opportunities available. Note that Exhibition Booths space is limited and booths should be booked early in advance.

With regards

Jerry van Gessel

Director of Marketing & Publicity

jerry@glopac.com

website: 2nd Western Africa Energy 2010

Tel: + 31 70 324 6154