Share your expertise at Gastech
Industry professionals from across the global gas business are invited to submit their papers for review by the event’s Governing Body, comprising of over 30 senior players from across the commercial and technical gas sector.
The Call for Papers is key in shaping the Gastech Conference, and in providing topical and thought-provoking content. Delegates attending will hear from some of the most influential names and thought- leaders in our business and enjoy a unique opportunity to discuss the future shape of the gas industry.
Commercial Stream
Global Market Outlook
- Global and regional supply-demand outlook and implications
- Europe’s balance between security of supply and liberalisation
- Implications of economic realities on supply and infrastructure development
Unconventional Gas – A Global Game-Changer?
- Shale gas projects in North America
- Future unconventional supply sources
- How Europe will be affected by unconventional developments
Gas Exporting and the Impact of Suppliers
- Gas export growth potential and constraints
- Competition of supply and markets
- Future role of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum
Natural Gas & LNG Projects – Development & Outlook
- Supply & infrastructure projects
- Best-practice project execution
- International developments and commercial updates
Gas Demand Development & Gas Monetisation Technology
- Future role and competitiveness of gas in power vs. renewables, nuclear and other fossil fuels
- Gas to Liquids as an economic diversification
- Expanding gas demand in a competitive energy marketplace
Gas Contracting & Trading
- Future gas contracting strategies
- LNG trading models in Atlantic Basin & Pacific Rim
- Future of spot and index-linked pricing
Financial & Legal Essentials for the Gas Industry
- Fiscal stabilisation issues in contracts
- CSR, Local Content & working with host governments & NOCs
New Realities for LNG
- How can stakeholders continue to develop a robust development programme?
- The impacts of the global downturn and supply competition on LNG
- The new opportunities for LNG moving forwards
Technical Stream
Technical Aspects of Gas Market Developments
- Motor vehicle fuel consumption (LPG vs CNG vs LNG)
- Fuel cells for vehicles
- LNG for ship propulsion & power generation
LNG, LPG and Chemical Gas Shipping
- Latest developments in gas shipping projects
- Innovation in shipping & containment technology
Gas Shipping & Storage Operations Safety
- “Rollover” – is the problem reappearing?
- Case studies – lessons learned in cryogenic applications
- Accident prevention in LNG shipping, terminals & storage
Unconventional Gas – Applying the Technology
- Projects using innovative applications of technology
- Environmental issues
- Challenges and hurdles to overcome
Fuelling the Future – The Next Generation of Gas Engineers
- How the gas industry can develop & retain the nest talent
- What makes a business attractive for an engineer?
- Future career development – NOCs vs. IOCs vs. others?
Advances in Key Enabling Technologies
- Technological challenges of tight gas reserves
- Frontier reservoirs and ultra-deepwater projects
- Hydrated CNG
Floating LNG – Future Outlook
- Offshore regasification & production
- Development of import & export terminals
- Today’s latest technology unwrapped
The Call for Papers campaign is now closed and the Governing Body are now reviewing all submitted papers. The finalised conference programme will be announced in autumn.
