2012 Programme
Agenda
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Mar13Wed
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SUMMIT DAY 1: Registration8:00 am – 9:00 am
Assessing Progress Made and Lessons Learnt Since Colombia Oil & Gas 2011 to Determine Key Steps to Ensure Continual growth
8:00 amSUMMIT DAY 1: Registration -
Chairman’s Introductory Remarks8:50 am – 9:00 am
Chairman’s Introductory Remarks:
Dr Alejandro Martinez, President, ACP
8:50 amChairman’s Introductory Remarks -
Ministerial Address9:00 am – 9:15 am
Keynote Address:
Dr Mauricio Cárdenas Santamaria, Minister of Mines & Energy, Ministry of Mines & Energy
9:00 amMinisterial Address -
Opening Address9:15 am – 9:30 am
Opening Address:
Javier Gutiérrez, President, Ecopetrol
9:15 amOpening Address -
Session 1: Uncovering the Very Latest Developments within the Colombian Oil & Gas Market – the Strive for Continual Growth in Production9:30 am – 10:15 am
Session 1: Uncovering the Very Latest Developments within the Colombian Oil & Gas Market – the Strive for Continual Growth in Production
- Outlining progress achieved over the past year in the research and exploration of new sources, in alignment with top 10 areas for development as voted for at Colombia Oil & Gas 2011
- Placing Colombia within an international context – what have the last 12 months meant for global perception of Colombia?
- Detailing key information that operators and service providers need to know to initiate and increase operations in Colombia
- Providing a regulatory update for environmental licensing and exploration of unconventional hydrocarbons
- Clarifying permitting processes
- How is Colombia preparing for a further increase in production?
Moderator:
Dr Alejandro Martinez, President, ACP
Dr Orlando Cabrales, President, ANH
9:30 amSession 1: Uncovering the Very Latest Developments within the Colombian Oil & Gas Market – the Strive for Continual Growth in Production -
Official Exhibition Opening & VIP Tour including networking coffee break10:15 am – 11:15 am
Official Exhibition Opening & VIP Tour including networking coffee break hosted by
Keynote Address: Dr Javier Gutiérrez, President, Ecopetrol
10:15 amOfficial Exhibition Opening & VIP Tour including networking coffee break -
Global Overview: Placing Colombia in Context11:15 am – 11:30 am
Global Overview: Placing Colombia in Context
Luis E Giusti L Senior Advisor, Center for Strategic and International Studies, Washington, DC & Director General, Centro Latinoamericano de Energia, Bogota, Colombia
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Session 2: Operators’ Case Study Panel: Uncovering Latest Experiences, Success Stories and Effective Partnerships in the Formation of Comprehensive Growth Strategies11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Session 2: Operators’ Case Study Panel: Uncovering Latest Experiences, Success Stories and Effective Partnerships in the Formation of Comprehensive Growth Strategies
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Addressing operational challenges experienced over the past year and what knowledge has been gained as a result
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Outlining recent heavy oil projects for an evaluation of best practice within the Colombian environment
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Assessing application of the latest heavy oil technologies within the Colombian environment
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Forming successful partnerships between contractors and operators to contribute towards enhanced cost efficiency
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Analysing operational security for optimised workforce and infrastructure protection
Moderator:
John Padilla, Managing Director, IPD Latin America
Steve Conner, Country Manager – Colombia, Chevron
Humberto Calderon Berti, President, Vetra
Jack Scott, COO, Petrominerales
Hector Manosalva Rojas, VP Exploration, Ecopetrol
Maria Victoria Riaño, President, Equion Energia Ltd
11:30 amSession 2: Operators’ Case Study Panel: Uncovering Latest Experiences, Success Stories and Effective Partnerships in the Formation of Comprehensive Growth Strategies -
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Networking Lunch hosted by Integral de Servicios Tecnicos1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Networking Lunch hosted by
1:00 pmNetworking Lunch hosted by Integral de Servicios Tecnicos -
Session 3: Expansion of Infrastructure – Accelerating Development to Meet the Requirements of Escalated Production Targets2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Expansion of Infrastructure – Accelerating Development to Meet the Requirements of Escalated Production Target
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Mapping out implementation plans for upgrades and expansion of networks to increase capacity and minimise restraints upon production
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Identification of areas for transport development for increasingly efficient operations
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What temporary solutions can the private sector provide?
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Exploring strategic ideas such as virtual pipelines as a potential short-term alternative
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Latest case studies within the development of pipeline infrastructure for maximising capacity
Moderator:
Stephen Newton, Managing Director, Southern Cross Energy
Alvaro Castañeda, VP Transportation, Ecopetrol
Mike Martinez, Country Manager, Mustang Colombia
Dr Juan Ricardo Noero, President, Pacific Infrastructure
Leigh Cruess, Senior Vice President – Energy Marketing & International, Enbridge Inc.
2:30 pmSession 3: Expansion of Infrastructure – Accelerating Development to Meet the Requirements of Escalated Production Targets -
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Networking Coffee Break hosted by Equion3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Networking Coffee Break hosted by
3:30 pmNetworking Coffee Break hosted by Equion -
Session 4: Panel Discussion: Enhancing your Colombian Operations Through Optimized Security, Environmental Protection Measures and Increased Collaboration with Local Communities4:00 pm – 5:15 pm
Panel Discussion: Enhancing your Colombian Operations Through Optimized Security, Environmental Protection Measures and Increased Collaboration with Local Communities
- Effectively collaborating with regional environmental authorities
- Overcoming environmental challenges within the hydrocarbons sector
- Maximising safety of operations
- Reviewing recent security scenarios and exploring plans and initiatives to minimise operational risk
- Achieving effective collaboration with state and public forces to make full use of the support systems available for optimised security
Moderator:
Mauricio Alvarado, Partner, Norton Rose
Ana Maria Cubides, Consultant, IPD Latin America
Stephen Newton, Managing Director, Southern Cross Energy
Giovanni Zuzunaga, Land Manager- Operations, Petromagdalena
Federico Restrepo Solano, Vice President Corporate Affairs, Pacific Rubiales
4:00 pmSession 4: Panel Discussion: Enhancing your Colombian Operations Through Optimized Security, Environmental Protection Measures and Increased Collaboration with Local Communities -
Session 5: International & Colombian Roundtable Sessions: Success Stories Reviewed5:15 pm – 6:30 pm
Session 5: International & Colombian Roundtable Sessions: Success Stories Reviewed
A unique opportunity to benchmark against and network with leaders of successful operations in Colombia and other countries with similar type fields and environments.
Ramon Loosveld, Exploration Manager Onshore Lat Am, Shell E&P
Antonio Vincentelli, CEO, Petronova
Carlos Villegas Quiroga, President, YPFB
Ana Maria Cubides, Consultant, IPD Latin America
Jeffrey Collins, Vice President Business Development, Gran Tierra Energy Inc
Jaime Perez Branger, Director and Executive Chairman, Petromagdalena
5:15 pmSession 5: International & Colombian Roundtable Sessions: Success Stories Reviewed -
Evening Drinks hosted by Talisman Energy6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Evening Drinks hosted by
6:30 pmEvening Drinks hosted by Talisman Energy
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Mar14Thu
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SUMMIT DAY 2: Networking Coffee8:00 am – 9:00 am8:00 amSUMMIT DAY 2: Networking Coffee
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Chairman’s Introductory Remarks8:50 am – 9:00 am
Chairman’s Introductory Remarks:
Hermes Aguirre, Board Director, Campetrol
8:50 amChairman’s Introductory Remarks -
Session 6: Exploration of Colombia’s New Frontiers – Pinpointing Untapped Reserves & Developing Mature Fields to Realise Maximum Production9:00 am – 10:15 am
Exploration of Colombia’s New Frontiers – Pinpointing Untapped Reserves & Developing Mature Fields to Realise Maximum Production
- Identifying what areas still remain unexplored to better understand Colombia’s future potential
- Outlining current research activities and government plans for increasing exploration activity in these regions
- Enhancing security for visitations of unexplored fields
- Discovering the full potential of Colombia’s mature fields – determining how much more can be extracted
Moderator: Victor Vega, VP Subsurface, Exploration and IT&S, Equion Energia Ltd
Dr Julio César Vera Díaz, Director of Hydrocarbons, Ministry of Mines & Energy
Enrique Velásquez Convers, VP Production, Ecopetrol
John Wardle, CEO, Amerisur Exploración Colombia Ltd
Chris Spaulding, Country Director, Talisman Energy
9:00 amSession 6: Exploration of Colombia’s New Frontiers – Pinpointing Untapped Reserves & Developing Mature Fields to Realise Maximum Production -
Networking Coffee Break hosted by Promigas11:15 am – 11:45 am
Networking Coffee Break hosted by
11:15 amNetworking Coffee Break hosted by Promigas -
Session 8: Future Role of Unconventionals in Colombia: Exploring Technical, Economic and Environmental Challenges to Accelerate Development11:45 am – 12:45 pm
Future Role of Unconventionals in Colombia: Exploring Technical, Economic and Environmental Challenges to Accelerate Development
- Uncovering the potential for production of unconventionals in Colombia
- Defining legal and regulatory framework to better facilitate exploration activities
- Assessing lessons learnt in environmental permitting for the development of shale gas
- Enhancing operational efficiency for increased commercial production and decreased costs
- Comparing and contrasting best available technologies for unconventional plays
- Determining the level of gas demand
Moderator:
Dr Tomas Gonzalez, Vice Minister of Mines and Energy, Ministry of Mines & Energy
Ricardo A Sarmiento Botero, Director Técnico E&P, Ecopetrol
Joao Felix, Marketing Manager Latin America, Schlumberger
11:45 amSession 8: Future Role of Unconventionals in Colombia: Exploring Technical, Economic and Environmental Challenges to Accelerate Development -
Networking Lunch Hosted by Enbridge12:45 pm – 2:15 pm
Networking Lunch Hosted by
12:45 pmNetworking Lunch Hosted by Enbridge -
Session 9: Ensuring Your Project Attracts the Required Level of Financing for Continual Growth2:15 pm – 3:15 pm
Ensuring Your Project Attracts the Required Level of Financing for Continual Growth
- Assessing changes to date for accessing capital
- Defining what institutional investors look for when evaluating non-Canadian/US investments
- Analysing merger and acquisitions trends
- Evaluating available options within local listings and local equity funds
- Successfully raising private equity
Moderator:
John Padilla, Managing Director, IPD Latin America
Eduardo Elejalde, President, LAEFM
Rolf Schmitz, Director of Latin American Energy Finance, Scotia Capital
Gregg Vernon, Interim Chief Operating Officer, Petromagdalena
2:15 pmSession 9: Ensuring Your Project Attracts the Required Level of Financing for Continual Growth -
Networking Coffee Break Hosted by Promigas3:15 pm – 3:45 pm
Networking Coffee Break Hosted by
3:15 pmNetworking Coffee Break Hosted by Promigas -
Session 10: The Next Step: Advancing Downstream Processes and Ensuring Future Progression of Oil & Gas in Colombia3:45 pm – 4:15 pm
The Next Step: Advancing Downstream Processes and Ensuring Future Progression of Oil & Gas in Colombia
- Outlining developments within Colombian refineries and renovation/upgrade projects
- Monetising oil and gas in Colombia to ensure increased value along the production chain
- What level of investment is required to guarantee continual growth of production?
- Exploring how oil and gas could best support Colombian economic growth
- Identifying potential in additional markets
Migual Maal, Integrated Services Manager, Promigas
3:45 pmSession 10: The Next Step: Advancing Downstream Processes and Ensuring Future Progression of Oil & Gas in Colombia -
Closing keynote address4:15 pm – 4:45 pm
Closing keynote address
- Priorities for development over the next 12 months
- Where does Colombia see itself in 5-10 years’ time?
4:15 pmClosing keynote address -
Networking Gala Dinner hosted by Ecopetrol7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Networking Gala Dinner hosted by
7:00 pmNetworking Gala Dinner hosted by Ecopetrol
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Mar15Fri
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Workshop One: Local Communities Collaboration9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Local Communities Collaboration
- Enhancing dialogue with local and indigenous communities to alleviate community tensions
- Working with regional regulators for a more comprehensive consultation and agreement outline
- Attaining a community balance and gaining clarity regarding use of territorial ground through a more thorough understanding of territorial regulations
- Overcoming challenges presented by increased traffic flow and agricultural demands as a result population swell and resettlement
Mauricio Alvarado, Partner, Norton Rose
Pablo Amaya Andrade, Associate, Norton Rose
Ana Maria Cubides, Consultant, IPD Latin America
Mónica Heincke, Senior Sustainability and Social Responsibility Specialist, Stantec9:00 amWorkshop One: Local Communities Collaboration -
Networking Lunch12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Networking Lunch
12:30 pmNetworking Lunch -
Workshop Two: Technology Spotlight2:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Technology Spotlight
Uncovering the very latest case studies and results gained through employing cutting-edge technologies within the following areas:
Workshop Chairman & Opening Speaker:
Hermes Aguirre, Board Director, Campetrol & Vice President, Halliburton
- Unconventionals exploration
- Art Milne, Stimulation Domain Champion, Schlumberge
- Scarlet Cesin, Stimulation Domain Champion, Schlumberger
- Integrated strategy for owner operators
- Santiago Pena, Senior VP Latin America, AVEVA
- Offshore exploration
- Joaquin Sarria, GeoHidra
- Mature Fields Development
- Javier Ballinas, District Engineer – Fracturing Technologies Line, Weatherford Mexico
2:00 pmWorkshop Two: Technology Spotlight -
Closing Reception6:30 pm – 7:30 pm6:30 pmClosing Reception
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Mar14Mon
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Session 7: Offshore Field Development in Colombia: Detailing Initial Plans for Deepwater Exploration10:15 am – 11:15 am
Offshore Field Development in Colombia: Detailing Initial Plans for Deepwater Exploration
- Uncovering results of preliminary offshore seismic studies
- Revealing plans for development of offshore fields and commencement of drilling
- In-depth assessment of deepwater technology for Colombian offshore fields
Moderator:
Ricardo A Sarmiento Botero, Director Técnico E&P, Ecopetrol
Liliana Gomez, New Ventures Manager, Petrobras
Victor Vega, VP Subsurface, Exploration and IT&S, Equion Energia Ltd
John Dickie, Manager-International Trade, Nova Scotia Economic Development
10:15 amSession 7: Offshore Field Development in Colombia: Detailing Initial Plans for Deepwater Exploration
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