Call for Papers
The Gastech 2012 call for papers in now live.
Your submission/abstract must be no more than 500 words in length and you should choose carefully from the following topics to ensure a suitable match between your abstract and session topic. This ensures your proposal has the most effective chance possible when being voted on by the Gastech Governing Body.
The Gastech 2012 Call for Papers is scheduled to close 31st January, 2012.
Please note: there are both Commercial and Technical sessions available, please scroll down to view the topics for both streams. You may submit your abstract by clicking on the ‘submit abstract’ link next to your chosen topic.
Commercial Sessions:
1. Natural Gas & LNG Project Developments -Submit Abstract
- Supply & infrastructure project developments
- New realities for LNG – new opportunities for LNG moving forwards
- Pipelines
2. Market Outlook -Submit Abstract
- The development of global & regional supply & demand
- Global market dynamics
- Implications of economic realities on supply & infrastructure development
3. Connecting East & West -Submit Abstract
- Infrastructure development specific to east-west linkages
- Includes new pipeline projects & proposals
- Growth of gas demand in China & India
- LNG supply & new market opportunities
4. Gas Contracting & Trading -Submit Abstract
- Impact of new LNG supplies on pricing
- Trading models in Asia-Pacific & Atlantic Basin
- Future development in European hub pricing
5. Gas Monetisation -Submit Abstract
- Gas-to-Liquids – projects, complexity, viability
- Gas demand and initiatives in the transport and industrial sector
- Future role & competitiveness of gas
6. Unconventional Gas -Submit Abstract
- Latest developments of international projects
- Addressing challenges of international unconventional gas growth
- Potential impact of UCG on market dynamics
7. Gas Storage -Submit Abstract
- Role of storage to enhance market flexibility
- Security of storage & improving infrastructure
- Carbon capture & storage
Submit an Abstract for Commercial Sessions
Technical Sessions:
1. Gas Shipping, Storage & Transport Operations -Submit Abstract
- Safety developments & regulatory updates
- Accident prevention & “Lessons Learned” in safety (onshore & offshore)
- Innovations in shipping & containment technology
2. Unconventional Gas -Submit Abstract
- Technology practices & advances to address environmental issues
- Hydraulic fracturing & produced water
- Latest innovations for effective & viable gas production
3. Floating LNG -Submit Abstract
- Latest international projects & developments
- FSRU and FPSO technology & application
- Case studies & project updates
4. Advances in Gas Technology -Submit Abstract
- LPG, Chemical Gas, CNG & LNG production
- Gas hydrates
- Carbon capture & storage technology
5. LNG as Fuel -Submit Abstract
- LNG as commercial fuel ashore
- LNG as fuel for the commercial shipping & transport sectors
- Storing, delivering & handling LNG for marine fuel
6. Fuelling the Future – Talent Development -Submit Abstract
- Recruitment & retention
- Future career development prospects
- Why work in the gas industry?
Submit an Abstract for Technical Sessions
If you have any questions or technical issues regarding the 2012 call for papers, you may contact Kate Cheetham or call +44 (0) 203 180 6574.
