Sunday / April 02, 2017 09:00AM

WELCOME TO IRAQ ENERGY FORUM 2017

About Conference

On behalf of the Iraq Energy Institute it is my pleasure to welcome you to the 3rd Iraq Energy Forum (IEF 2017), taking place in Baghdad on the 2nd and 3rd of April 2017.

With the patronage of the Iraqi Government and the support of H.E. Prime Minister Haider al Abadi and H.E. Oil Minister Jabbar al Luaibi, the IEF 2017 agenda will include vital discussions on timely topics related to Iraq’s oil, gas and power sectors following the liberation of occupied territories from the so-called Islamic State.

Despite financial challenges impacting the Middle East region as a whole, Iraq is now over the worst. The possibilities remain immense, with potentially one trillion U.S. dollars in investment forecast in the coming years, 50% of which is in the hydrocarbon sector. This is unsurprising, given the remarkably low extraction cost of Iraqi petroleum, which will endure even the worst market volatility.

Among the topics on the agenda will be the forthcoming upstream and downstream tenders in 2017.

Attending the forum will be tier-one government officials, lawmakers, international experts, investors and policy makers, presenting a golden opportunity to discuss strategies for a more sustainable Iraq.

We at the Iraq Energy Institute are committed to creating a platform for professional dialogue where we can maximize opportunities inherent in some of the challenges facing the region, and develop Iraq’s energy sector for the benefit of all Iraqis and the investors’ community.

Please secure your participation as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We hope to see you in Baghdad soon!

Luay J. Al-Khateeb
Founder & Former Executive Director
Iraq Energy Institute

IEF 2018 Presentations

An Overview of Oil Refining Sector in Iraq

BP: Generating Value in Challenging Times

Challenges in Financing Energy and Oil & Gas Projects in Iraq

Chatham House: NOC Reform in Iraq

Deutsche Bank: Iraq Project Financing

Developing the Iraqi Petrochemical Industry Critical Success Factors

Electricity Sector Reform Post-Isis: Lessons to Learn

Gas Reserves, Production and Utility in Iraq

IETI: Transparency in Oil Sector in Iraq

IPPs in Iraq: Past, Present & Future by Maxwell Stamp

Iraq Energy Forum 2017 Brochure

KPMG: Energy Sector Megatrends

Lukoil Investments in Iraq: Decision Point

OPEC: Iraq Post ISIS – Towards an Effective Energy Sector and Economic Diversity

Qamar Energy: Middle East Energy Situation and Outlook

SOMO Present & Future: its Policy & Strategy

Suggestions for a new Iraq Model for Upstream Petroleum

Suggestions for an Iraq Single Fiscal Model for Upstream Petroleum

The Future of Government Petroleum Regimes

The Gas challenge for Iraq’s Electricity Generation

The Ministry of Industry and Minerals investment opportunities in the Industrial Sector

Transformation of Supply & Value Chain in the Oil & Gas sector

Workshop: Towards a Better IPP Programme

Conference Schedule

Day 1

07:45 Registration & Welcome Coffee

09:00 National Anthem & Opening Remarks

09:10 Keynotes

H.E. Fuad Masum, The President, The Republic of Iraq
H.E. Haider al-Abadi, The Prime Minister, The Republic of Iraq
H.E. Salim al-Jabouri, Speaker of Parliament, The Republic of Iraq

10:00 Plenary-1: High Level Session

World Energy Mix, U.S. Shale and OPEC; and the Impact of U.S. Policy on Regional Dynamics and Iraq

H.E. Mohammad Barkindo, Secretary General of OPEC
H.E. Jabbar al-Le’aibi, Federal Minister of Oil, Iraq
H.E. Barham Salih, Former Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Amb. Douglas Silliman, United States Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq
Alan Eyre, Director of Middle East/Asia, Bureau of Energy, U.S. Department of State
Moderator: Gerald Butt, Middle East Editor, Petroleum Economist

11:30 Networking Coffee Break

11:45 Plenary-2: International Oil Companies Session

International Oil Companies in Iraq: Risks\\\\’ Mitigation, Investment Opportunities and Partnership

Hatem Kawasmy, Managing Partner, KPMG Jordan/Iraq
Gati Al-Jebouri, Vice President, LUKOIL
Zaid Elyaseri, Country Manager, BP Iraq
Abd Malik Jaffar, Country Chairman, PETRONAS Iraq
Abdulla al-Qadi, Head of E&P, Crescent Petroleum
Moderator: Ben Van Heuvelen, Editor-in-Chief, Iraq Oil Report

13:00 VIP Luncheon & Networking

14:00 Plenary-3: Ministerial Debate Session

Petro Politics Review Post 2003, Lessons Learnt and the Way Forward

H.E. Adil Abdul Mehdi, Former Federal Minister of Oil
H.E. Thamir al-Ghadhban, Former Federal Minister of Oil
H.E. MP Ibrahim Bahr al-Oloum, Former Federal Minister of Oil
H.E. MP Adnan al-Janabi, Former Federal Minister of State
H.E. MP Araz Abdullah, Chairman of the Energy Committee, Parliament of Iraq
Ministerial Q&A Session – Moderated by Zainab Al Qurnawi, Managing Partner, QC Law Firm

15:30 Networking Coffee Break

16:00 Plenary-4: Petro Policy Session

Fiscal Regimes Review, Institutional Reform, Marketing Strategy Oil Fields Review Presentation: Nidhal Ismail, Expert, Ministry of Oil

Dr. Pedro Van Meurs, President, Van Meurs Corporation
Dr. Valérie Marcel, Associate Fellow, Chatham House
Dr. Falah al-Amiri, Director General, State Organization for Marketing of Oil (SOMO)
Abdul Mahdy al-Ameedi, Director General, Petroleum Contracts & Licensing Directorate (MoO)
Robin Mills, Senior Fellow, Iraq Energy Institute
Moderator: Ben Van Heuvelen, Editor-in-Chief, Iraq Oil Report

19:30 Gala Dinner Reception

19:45 Welcome Remarks & Sponsor Remarks

20:00 Iraq Energy Annual Award Ceremony

20:15 Iraq Energy Forum’s Official Dinner

Day 2

08:00 Welcome Coffee

09:00 Opening and High-Level Speakers

H.E. Qasim al-Fahdawi, Federal Minister of Electricity
H.E. Muhammed Shiya al-Sudani, Federal Minister of Industries
H.E. Abdul Razaq Alesa, Federal Minister of Finance and Minister of Higher Education
H.E. Hasan al-Janabi, Federal Minister of Water Resources

09:45 Plenary-5: Province & Regions Session

Economic Reform Presentation – Dr. Naufel al-Hassan, The Prime Minister Office Provincial Energy and Economic Development

Dr. Majid al-Nasrawi, Governor of Basra
Dr. Najm al-Deen Karim, Governor of Kirkuk
Ali Dawai, Governor of Maysan
Yehya al-Nasiri, Governor of Dhi Qar
Naufel Hummadi, Governor of Nineveh
Moderator: Dr. Mudher Qasim, Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance

11:30 Networking Coffee Break

11:45 Plenary-6: Economy & Finance Session

Commercial Policy Review and Debate

Ali al-Allaq, Governor of the Central Bank of Iraq
Taif Sami, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Finance, Iraq
Salim Chalabi, Partner, Stephenson Harwood Middle East LLP
Hussain Qaragholi, Corporate & Investment Banking, Deutsche Bank AG
Faisal al-Haimus, CEO of Trade Bank of Iraq
Moderator: Noor Kadhim, Fellow on International Arbitration, Iraq Energy Institute

13:00 VIP Luncheon & Networking

14:00 Plenary-7: Mega Projects Session

Investment, Mega Projects and Industries

Dr. Sami al-Araji, Chairman National Investment Commission
Dr. Hamodi Abbas, Senior Advisor, Ministry of Industries
Dr. Hussain al-Chalabi, Senior Fellow, Iraq Energy Institute
Wisam al-Hussaini, Executive Director, Gilgamish Oilfields Services
Nihad Mosa, Director General, State Company for Oil Projects (SCOP), Ministry of Oil
Moderator: Muhammed al-Daraji, Former Minister of Industries and Housing

15:30 Networking Coffee Break

16:00 Plenary-8: Gas & Power Session

Gas and Power Development

Gas Development Review Presentation: Mohammed Sadiq, Senior Chief Engineer, South Oil Company

Dr. Abdul Hamza Hadi Aboud, Deputy Minister for Distribution, Ministry of Electricity
Richard Kupisz, Chief Executive, Maxwell Stamp
Dr. Jafar Dhia Jafar, Chief Executive Officer, URUK Group
Ryan Manicom, Vice President, Orion Gas Processors – Partner of Drake & Scull International
Harry Istepanian, Senior Fellow, Iraq Energy Institute
Moderator: Sajad Jiyad, Director, al-Bayan Center

17:30 Forum’s Recommendations and Closing Remarks

18:00 Farewell Reception

Day 3

Petroleum Fiscal Regimes – Invitees: Ministry of Oil, National Operators and IOCs

North Room: 9:30 – 16:30
Speaker: Dr. Pedro Van Meurs, President, Van Meurs Corporation

IPP & EPC Contracts – Invitees: Ministry of Electricity, National Operators and Investors

South Room: 9:30 – 12:30
Richard Kupisz, Chief Executive, Maxwell Stamp
Adil Kadhim Jiriyan, Deputy Minister for Projects, Ministry of Electricity
Alaaldeen Sayhood, Director General of Planning & Studies, Ministry of Electricity

Oil & Gas Trading and Downstream in Iraq – Invitees: Government, IOCs, Oil Traders and Investors

South Room: 13:30 – 16:30
Dr. Falah al-Amiri, Director General, State Organization for Marketing of Oil (SOMO)
Shawki Al-Khalisi, Head of Studies, Arab Petroleum Training Institute, OAPEC
Fadhil Ali Othman, Senior Fellow, Iraq Energy Institute

Our Speakers

Abd Malik Jaffar

Country Chairman, PETRONAS Iraq

Abdul Razaq Alesa

Acting Minister of Finance and Minister of Higher Education

Abdulla al-Qadi

Head of E&P, Crescent Petroleum

Adnan Al Janabi

Member of Parliament, Federal Parliament of Iraq

Alan Eyre

Director of Middle East/Asia, Bureau of Energy, U.S. Department of State

Barham Salih

Former PM of KRG & former deputy PM of Iraq

Douglas Silliman

The United States Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq

Falah al-Amri

Governor of OPEC and DG of State Organization for Marketing of Oil

Fuad Masum

The President of Iraq

Gati Al-Jebouri

Vice President PAO LUKOIL and Head of Middle East Upstream

Haider Al Abadi

The Prime Minister of Iraq

Hasan al-Janabi

Minister of Water Resources

Hatem Kawasmy

Managing Partner, KPMG Jordan/Iraq

Jabbar al-Leaibi

Oil Minister of Iraq

Jafar D. Jafar

CEO, URUK Group

Majid al Nasrawi

Minister of Industry & Minerals

Mohammad Barkindo

Secretary General of OPEC

Mohammed al-Sudani

Minister of Industry & Minerals

Najm al-Deen Karim

Governor of Kirkuk

Naufel al-Hassan

The Prime Minister Office

Noor Kadhim

Fellow, International Lawyer, Iraq Energy Institute

Prof. Ali Sayigh

Chairman of the Board

Qasim Al-Fahdawi

Minister of Electricity

Salim al-Jabouri

Speaker, The Parliament of Iraq

Valerie Marcel

Associate Fellow, Chatham House

Wisam Hasan

Chief Executive Officer, Gilgamesh Oil field services

Zaid Elyaseri

Country Manager, BP Iraq

Zainab Al Qurnawi

Managing Partner, QC Law Firm