Gas to Liquids 2006
16 June 2006
In London on 23rd & 24th October 2006, leading industry experts will be at SMi's 9th annual Gas to Liquids - 'Point of Emergence' conference for two days of informative seminars and high level networking.
This event comes at a crucial time for the players in this emergent industry as Oryx GTL - the first in a series of Qatari GTL projects - begins full commercial production in 2006. The event will examine the latest issues surrounding the development of the GTL marketplace and the role it will play in society's energy future.
Speakers will discuss the commercial reality of gas to liquids, examine the technological issues that are arising, and also look at the ability of this exciting new technology to attract project finance in the world's capital markets.
Key issues to be addressed include:
TECHNOLOGY
- The move towards integration in "second-generation" projects
- How cost reduction is making GTL processes more economically viable
- The role of the automotive industry in facilitating growth of GTL markets
PROJECT FINANCE
- How much of an appetite is there amongst financiers for investment in GTL?
- Technology risks and completion guarantees - how long before GTL is seen as a proven technology?
SECURING MARKETS
- Can GTL command a "green premium"?
- Will GTL's primary role be as a blendstock?
- Will GTL produce greater returns as a niche fuel?
Benefits of attending:
- Gain valuable insight into the start up of the world's largest GTL Plant
- Discover how leading industry experts are making GTL a Commercial reality
- Learn how this new Global Energy industry is driving the growth of new fuel markets
- Discover the potential for sustainable mobility through synthetic fuels
- Maximise your understanding of GTL industry development
- Benefit from a concentrated forum of networking opportunities and information gathering
Our programme includes presentations for companies such as:
Oryx GTL, Sasol Chevron, Shell, BP, SONATRACH/AMT / PED, ConocoPhillips, Volkswagen, Renault, Ivanhoe Energy, Axens (presenting on behalf of IFP/Axens and Eni), Lurgi AG (joint venture with PetroSA and Statoil), Foster Wheeler, NarKangan Gas to Liquid International.
