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WELCOME TO IRAQ ENERGY FORUM 12/12/2012 AN INTERNATIONAL ENERGY EVENT IN THE HEART OF BAGHDAD

About Conference

Iraq is looking forward to welcoming you at the Iraq Energy Forum (IEF) which will be held in Baghdad, at AL Rasheed Hotel on 12/12/2012. An initiative founded and hosted by Iraq Energy Institute (IEI), the official advisor to the Federal Parliament of Iraq on energy policies. Iraq Energy Forum is taking place at a time when Iraq is assuming its position as a major oil producer and an emerging economy, to positively influence regional development and reshape global supply at large. We at Iraq Energy Institute, greatly value this opportunity to share with top industry leaders and decision makers, the vision for a sustainable economy and a progressively successful Iraq.

In line with the State\\\’s Vision to turn Iraq into an energy powerhouse and swing producer by 2020, Iraq Energy Forum will pave the ground for a professional dialogue amongst energy stakeholders covering key topics including Oil & Gas Development, Policy Reform, Power & Infrastructure, Capacity Building, and more. The Iraq Energy Forum initiative underlines Iraq Energy Institute\\\’s vision and the country\\\’s firm commitment to maintaining a sustainable environment while focusing on long-term economic growth for a better tomorrow.

So join us in this call to encourage a constructive debate and actions for a sustainable Iraq and stable Middle East.

Founder & CEO
Iraq Energy Institute

19th Sep 2012

Conference Schedule

Day 1

TUESDAY, 11TH DEC 2012: IEI MASTER CLASSES

In cooperation with international companies, Iraq Energy Institute will run 3 Master Classes simultaneously to be delivered by professional international experts. The interactive Master Classes will increase your understanding of Iraq\\\’s legal framework, policies, market entry requirements, biding processes, projects\\\’ tendering and contract structures.

Special class will be dedicated for IPP and EPC Tendering. This can deliver significant commercial opportunities, and helps you mitigating considerable risks. In light of the tremendous opportunities available, these interactive Master Classes will provide you with accurate investment information to enhance your understanding of doing business in Iraq, sustaining long term investment plans and stand you in good stead to be successful in Iraq.


Master Class-1: Petroleum Policies & Field’s Development

Key Topics: Petroleum Policy, Role of Operators (INOC), Role of Regulators (MoO), Marketing Policy, Fiscal Regimes, Upstream Licensing Process & Bid Rounds, Upstream & Field Development Plans, Downstream Strategy, Pipelines, Gas Processing, and Export.

Petroleum Policies (Regulators & Operators)
Iraq Legal Framework (Iraq Hydrocarbon Law & Fiscal Regime)
Petroleum Projects & Licensing Rounds
Field Development Plans


Master Class-2: Doing Business in Iraq – IPP & EPC Contracts

Key Topics: IPP Programme, Tender Process, Government & Investors Balance, Prequalification, Licensing, Data-Room Analysis, Deal Structure, Legal Framework and Policies.

Overview on Establishing Business in Iraq
Prequalification Process
EPC & IPP Contract Structures
Winning the Bid


Master Class-3: Capacity Building – Education & Training

Key Topics: Education & Training Strategies in Petroleum Technology, Research & Development (R&D), Students Vocational Training, On Job Training, HSE Training, Leadership Programs, and Updating Curriculums & Upgrading Laboratories.

Petroleum Faculties & Training Schools in Iraq
MoO & Petroleum Firms\\\’ Strategy for Capacity Building
The Local Content, HSE and Sustainable Development
Building up the Capacity

Day 2

WEDNESDAY, 12TH DEC 2012: UPSTREAM, DOWNSTREAM AND CAPACITY BUILDING


07.30: Welcome Breakfast & Registration

09.00: Welcome Note from Iraq Energy Institute

09.10: Official Keynote Addresses

09.50: Session-1: Growth Opportunities in Iraq\\\’s Oil & Gas Sector

Oil & Gas Resource Potentials
Federal Government Strategy
Emerging Opportunities & Mega Projects
A Success Story (Case Study)


11.00: Networking Coffee Break

11.30: Session-2: Iraq\\\’s Policy Framework

The Hydrocarbon & Revenue Sharing Laws
Petroleum Fiscal Regimes for Federal Iraq
Understanding Fiscal Federalism & Decentralisation
Exploring Federal & Fiscal Regimes


13.30: VIP Luncheon

14.30: Session-3: Iraq Mega Projects

Associated Gas & Investment Opportunities
E&P and Water Injection Programmes
Drilling Programmes and New Technologies
Downstream, Pipelines, Export & Marketing


15.45: Networking Coffee Break

16.00: Session-4: National Oil Companies & IOCs in Iraq

Resurrecting INOC
Capacity Building: HSE and On Job Training
Joint Management Committees Practice
Growth & Dynamics in Future JVs and M&As


17.30: Day-2 Raffles & Closing

19:30: Gala Dinner

Day 3

THURSDAY, 13TH DEC 2012: POWER, PROJECT FINANCE, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND SUSTAINABILITY


08.00: Welcome Breakfast

09.00: Welcome & Recap from Day-2

09.10: Official Keynote Addresses

09.50: Session-1: Power & Infrastructure in Iraq

IPP & EPC Power Projects Opportunities
Energy & Industry Infrastructure Investments
Creating Integrated Projects
A Success Story (Case Study)


11.00: Networking Coffee Break

11.30: Session-2: Energy & The Financial Sector in Iraq

Banking Services & the Financial Market
Fiscal System and Taxation
Project Financing & Investment Incentives
Insurance Market & Policy in Iraq


13.30: VIP Luncheon

14.30: Session-3: Regional Development & Success Stories

Regional & Provincial Development & Key Projects
Federal & Regional Investment Authorities
Energy Investors Experience in Iraq
Managing The Local Content, Security and Environment


15.45: Networking Coffee Break

16.00: Session-4: Capacity Building & Sustainability for Iraq

Sustainable Development
Petroleum Academies & Institutions
Training, Education and Knowhow-Transfer
Renewable Energy & Non-Conventional Resources


17.30: Day-3 Raffles & Closing

19:30: Ambassadorial Reception

Our Speakers

HE Abdul Kareem Aftan

Adnan Al Janabi

Member of Parliament, Federal Parliament of Iraq

HE Ali Al Adeeb

Prof. Ali Al Sayigh

Dr. Fadhel Chalabi

Falah Al-Khawaja

Dr. Gigih Prakoso

Hans Van Nues

Dr. Husain Al-Chalabi

Dr. Ibrahim Bahr Al Oloom

JAAFAR ALTAIE

Jabbar al-Leaibi

Oil Minister of Iraq

John Lonsberg

Lukas Von Horde

Martin Kobler

Prof. Mohammd Doss

Omar Moussa

Richard Kupisz

Dr. Salah Al Shaikhly

Dr. Thamir Al Uqaili

Thomas W. Donovan

Dr. Thorsten Ploss

Uta Dammann

Wadie Habboush

Zaid A. Mahdi