The FINANCIAL — The 9th Georgian International Oil, Gas, Energy and Infrastructure Conference and Showcase GIOGIE 2010 will take place at a new venue – the Radisson Blu Iveria Hotel, Tbilisi, Georgia on 24-25 March.
GIOGIE traditionally attracts over 150 delegates from 15 countries. GIOGIE is officially supported by the Ministry of Energy of Georgia, Ministry of Economic Development, Ministry of Environmental Protection & Natural Resources, British Georgian Chamber of Commerce (BGCC) and Georgian Oil & Gas Corporation (GOGC).
Georgia is a strategic crossroad for hydrocarbon transit in the Caspian region. The country has experienced significant growth since the new democratic government came into force. The main directions of the energy policy are energy security, diversification of gas supplies, reconstruction of hydropower plants, construction of underground gas storage facilities, attracting foreign investments and privatization.
MAIN TOPICS for 2010 include:
Day One: Wednesday 24th March 2010
The first day will discuss oil & gas transportation; the potential for new pipeline projects; diversification of gas supply, etc
* Recent developments in Georgia’s oil, gas, and energy sectors
* Southern Gas Corridor – updates on securing gas supplies and transit issues (The White Stream gas transportation project; Development of Nabucco gas pipeline; ITGI pipeline)
* Inter-governmental cooperation to secure exportation of Caspian gas & potential for further supply
* Caspian Oil transportation through Georgian Transport Corridor
* Transition from Regional to EU structure and Energy efficiency
Day Two: Thursday 25th March 2010
Day two will discuss energy efficiency; energy mix developments and investment in the Caspian, Caucasus and Black Sea regions, etc.
* Energy mix developments in Caucasus region – Energy Security Strategy & Power Generation
* Georgia Hydro Power developments
* Black Sea Regional Transmission Project (BSTP)
* Electricity distribution & investment opportunities
* Renewable energy sources
Traditional sponsors and participants include:
BP, SOCAR, StatoilHydro, BOTAS, TPAO, Black Sea Terminal, Batumi Oil Terminal, Cross Caspian, Georgian Int'l Energy Corp. (GIEC), Seacor Environmental Services, Millennium Challenge Georgia (MCG), BNP Paribas, AmCham, Weatherford, White Stream Consortium and many others.
The FINANCIAL Provides Media Support to GIOGIE 2010.
Come to GIOGIE 2010 – learn about business opportunities and enjoy traditional Georgian hospitality, picturesque sights and a wonderful cuisine!
For more information, please contact us:
Ilyas Idigov
Project Manager
Tel: +44 207 596 5135
Fax: +44 207 596 5106
Email: ilyas.idigov@ite-exhibitions.com
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