Ireland Oil & Gas 2013 Summit

In light of significant recent industry developments and increased international interest in the hydrocarbon potential of Ireland’s Atlantic margin, International Research Networks is proud to bring you the strategically timed Ireland Oil & Gas 2013 Summit, the first country-wide oil and gas summit of its kind.

This Summit comes at an exciting time for the regions’ industry, with the announcement that oil with commercial potential has been found offshore, as well as recent new discoveries onshore.  This forum will also explore the potential to extract shale gas North and South of the border and new developments in Ireland’s pre-existing gas industry.

The all-encompassing agenda for the two day Summit covers key areas such as the exploratory advancements, investment opportunities, operational challenges and updates on the regulations that affect exploration of onshore and offshore regions. There will be a number of discussions on licensing procedures, portfolio management and contracts to highlight the status quo, with exclusive insights on technology advances and planned infrastructural developments to accommodate Ireland’s burgeoning industry.

Whether you are currently operating in or considering investing in the region, join us at this exclusive forum to gain insider updates on exploration projects currently underway (with specific reference to the South Porcupine Basin), learn about the prospectively of a number of licensed offshore blocks and receive exclusive Governmental updates. The Summit will equip attendees with the necessary information to shape their business strategy in regards to this highly promising region and provide you with the opportunity to forge the essential business relationships to facilitate this. Whether you wish to benchmark your investment strategies, develop an insider update on the industry from the senior level officials or meet the oil and gas companies themselves, the Ireland Oil & Gas 2013 Summit is an unparalleled opportunity to achieve these aims in the comfort and convenience of a  5* central Dublin location.

IRN is proud to host a number of highly acclaimed international events focused on the Oil and Gas, Commodities, Space and Infrastructure industries.

At the Balkans Oil & Gas Summit last September we welcomed the Ministry of Energy from Greece, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Albania, Montenegro and Croatia to present on the new licensing rounds and exploration activities in the region. In the Libya Oil and Gas Summit in March 2013, with 300 high level attendees, the Libyan Ministry of Oil and the Libyan National Oil Corporation’s Senior Chairmen and Directors spoke about the different opportunities to upgrade Libya’s oil and gas sector and how foreign investments can enhance the sector.
 
We are recognised for connecting Governmental bodies with key oil and gas companies with a vested interest in the region’s we focus our meetings on, as well as providing attendees with vital information on regulatory and licensing updates, geophysical developments and technological advancements. Crucially, we ensure all attendees match the correct audience profile so the Summit is as beneficial for sponsors, speakers and delegates as possible. The Ireland Oil and Gas 2013 Summit is designed to incorporate all of these elements to ensure this event is the most comprehensive event of its kind, focused exclusively on opportunities in Ireland.

The Ireland Oil & Gas Summit will include high-level presentations, case studies, governmental updates and round-table discussions with the industry’s senior level oil and gas executives. The speaking faculty will address the questions, strategies and projects regarding the exploration in offshore and onshore Ireland with the aim to enhance your knowledge on the business opportunities, policies, operational and licensing practices that will determine oil and gas developments in the region.

The Summit will highlight the real opportunities new discoveries can offer to:

• International Oil and Gas companies
• Irish organisations
• The Irish government
• The Irish economy
• Ireland`s future energy efficiency

With a 360 degree view of the recent discoveries and the potential they offer to the industry and the Irish Economy, and their impact on the hydrocarbon future of Europe, the Ireland Oil & Gas 2013 Summit will bring you the most relevant case studies, with the right speakers and content to equip you with the knowledge you need to strengthen your own approach and involvement in the regions burgeoning industry.

Our expert speaker panel includes:

• Ciarán Ó hÓbáin, Principal Officer of the Petroleum Affairs Division, Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources of
• the Republic of Ireland
• Michael Young, Director of Geological Survey, Department of
• Enterprise, Trade & Investment for Northern Ireland
• Derek Reay, Team Leader of Energy, Department of Enterprise, Trade &
• Investment for Northern Ireland
• Max Torres, Exploration Director Europe and Middle East, Repsol
• Gerard Sheehan, Managing Director, Blackstair Energy
• Graham Pritchard, Geologist, Serica Energy
• Hugh Mackay, CEO, Europa Oil and Gas
• Representative from the Port of Cork
• Karl Prenderville, Ireland Regional Director, Tamboran Resources
• Tony Bazley, Director, Tamboran Resources
• Susan Morrice, Director, Clannah Natural Energy/Belize Natural Energy
• Fergal Murphy, CEO, Kinsale Energy
• Dr. Valerie Cummins, Director,Irish Maritime and Energy Resource
• Cluster (IMERC)
• David Horgan, Managing Director, Petrel Resources
• Mette Gravdahl Agerup, Assistant Director General, Ministry of
• Petroleum and Energy of Norway
• Martin Regan, Commercial Manager, Shannon LNG
• Representative from the Energy Institute Republic of Ireland
• Dr Stephen Boldy, Chief Executive Officer, Lansdowne Oil and Gas plc
• Senior representatives from San Leon Energy
• Senior representative Golders Associates

 Speakers from our previous new ventures events included:

• George Papastamkos, Vice President, European Parliament
• John Tomich, Country Manager, Noble Energy, USA
• Guy Broggi, Senior Head of LNG supply, Total France
• Antonio Martín, General Director, Cairn Energy,UK
• Roland Muggli, Exploration Director, Galp
• Gamal Jallah, Senior EH&S Advisor (OEMS Coordanitor), Suncor
• Karen Ayat, Energy Economist, Natural GasEurope
• Haddou Jabour, Head of Promotion, ONHYM,Morocco

Get involved as a speaker:
We are currently in the process of assembling an exceptional senior-level speaking faculty, so if you have the relevant expertise and are interesting in speaking at this year’s Summit we would be delighted to receive your presentation proposals to be considered for the remaining slots. Our agenda is divided up into a number of session types. Please find below a description of the different types of sessions that are available so you can select what format may be best suited to your expertise when emailing us with your proposal.