{"id":548,"date":"2018-02-15T20:06:10","date_gmt":"2018-02-15T20:06:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/euromenaenergy.com\/?p=548"},"modified":"2018-02-15T20:06:10","modified_gmt":"2018-02-15T20:06:10","slug":"athens-energy-forum-2018-energy-security-and-strategic-investments-the-way-forward","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emimer.com\/?p=548","title":{"rendered":"ATHENS ENERGY FORUM 2018 – Energy Security and Strategic Investments: The Way Forward"},"content":{"rendered":"

A<\/strong>GENDA <\/strong><\/p>\n

T<\/strong>HURSDAY <\/strong>| February 15 <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>11.30 <\/strong>Participants Arrival \u2013 Registration<\/p>\n

12.00 W<\/strong>ELCOME <\/strong>R<\/strong>EMARKS<\/strong>: Achilles Tsaltas<\/strong>, Vice President, International Conferences, The New York Times<\/p>\n

12.10 O<\/strong>PENING <\/strong>S<\/strong>PEECH<\/strong>: George Stathakis, <\/strong>Minister of Energy and Environment, Hellenic Republic<\/p>\n

12.30 R<\/strong>EMARKS<\/strong>: Konstantinos Skrekas<\/strong>, MP – New Democracy Party, Head of Energy and Environment Sector,<\/p>\n

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  1. Minister of Development and Competitiveness, Hellenic Republic<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    12.40 R<\/strong>EMARKS<\/strong>: Prof. Yannis Maniatis, <\/strong>MP, Democratic Coalition, f. Minister of Environment, Energy & Climate Change<\/p>\n

    Introduction & Chair: Symeon Tsomokos<\/strong>, Founder & Chairman, Delphi Economic Forum<\/p>\n

    12.50 Panel 1: The Global Geopolitical Parameters <\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Diversification of energy sources to bring about energy independence for the region <\/em><\/li>\n
    • The impact of Brexit on EU Security & Energy Policy <\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

       <\/p>\n

      Kate Smith, <\/strong>British Ambassador to the Hellenic Republic<\/p>\n

      Steven Bitner<\/strong>, Economic Counselor, U.S. Embassy, Athens<\/p>\n

      Energy sector as a leveraging tool despite geopolitical challenges <\/em><\/p>\n

      Nabil Fahmy<\/strong>, Dean, School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, American University of Cairo, f. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Egypt<\/p>\n

      Defne Sadiklar-Arslan<\/strong>, Executive Director, Atlantic Council Turkey<\/p>\n

      Introduction & Chair: Athanasios Ellis<\/strong>, Editor in Chief, Kathimerini English Edition<\/p>\n

      \u00a0<\/strong>13.45 Networking Break \u2013 Light Lunch <\/strong><\/p>\n

      14.30 Panel 2: Strategic Privatization Opportunities in the Energy Sector <\/strong><\/p>\n

      Laurent-Charles Thery<\/strong>, Director for International Development, GRTgaz<\/p>\n

      George Longos, <\/strong>Managing Partner, Alantra<\/p>\n

      Introduction & Chair: Achilleas Topas<\/strong>, Journalist, SKAI Media Group Co-hosted by<\/p>\n

      14.50 Panel 3: Completing the Midstream Puzzle: Exporting Gas from the Eastern Med and the Caspian Sea <\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Progress report on IGB and the dynamics of a second LNG imports facility in Alexandroupolis<\/li>\n
      • TAP: Progress Report and Phase 2<\/li>\n
      • The feasibility of the East Med Gas Pipeline<\/li>\n
      • The LNG export option<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        The View from Greece <\/em><\/p>\n

        Dimitrios-Evangelos Tzortzis, <\/strong>CEO, Public Gas Corporation – DEPA, Greece<\/p>\n

        Sotiris Nikas<\/strong>, President & CEO, Hellenic Gas Transmission System Operator \u2013 DESFA, Greece<\/p>\n

        Panayotis Kanellopoulos, <\/strong>Managing Director, M&M Gas S.A., Greece<\/p>\n

        The View from the Region <\/em><\/p>\n

        Ron Adam, <\/strong>Ambassador, Special Envoy on Energy, OECD coordinator, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Israel<\/p>\n

        Katerina Papalexandri, <\/strong>Country Manager Greece, TAP<\/p>\n

        Albert Nahas<\/strong>, Vice President, International Affairs, Tellurian Inc., U.S.A.<\/p>\n

        Dr. Theodore Tsakiris<\/strong>, Assistant Professor, Geopolitics & Hydrocarbons, University of Nicosia, Cyprus & Scientific Adviser Athens Energy Forum<\/p>\n

        Introduction & Chair: Alex Lagakos<\/strong>, Founding Chairman, Greek Energy Forum| Member, Sustainable Energy Committee<\/p>\n

        United Nations Economic Commission for Europe<\/p>\n

        16.00 Networking Break <\/strong><\/p>\n

        16.30 Panel 4: The Domestic and Regional Electricity Market Dynamics <\/strong><\/p>\n

        ADMIE: The day after the ownership unbundling <\/em><\/p>\n

        Manousos Manousakis, <\/strong>Chairman and CEO, Transmission System Planning Department, IPTO S.A., Greece<\/p>\n

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        • The continuous need for complete market liberalization <\/em><\/li>\n
        • Progress report on the Inter-connectivity between the Islands and Mainland Greece <\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Prof. Nikos Chatziargyriou<\/strong>, Chairman & CEO, Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator S.A.- HEDNO, Greece<\/p>\n

          Stavros Goutsos, <\/strong>Deputy CEO, Public Power Corporation, Greece<\/p>\n

          Dinos Benroubi<\/strong>, General Manager Electric Power Business Unit, MYTILINEOS, Greece<\/p>\n

          Introduction & Chair: Dr. Athanassios S. Dagoumas<\/strong>, Assistant Professor in Energy and Resource Economics, University of Piraeus<\/p>\n

          17.15 End of the 1<\/strong>st <\/strong>Day of the Forum <\/strong>Co-hosted by<\/p>\n

          F<\/strong>RIDAY <\/strong>| February 16 <\/strong><\/p>\n

          09.30 <\/strong>Arrival of Delegates \u2013 Coffee\/Tea<\/p>\n

          10.00 K<\/strong>EYNOTE <\/strong>S<\/strong>PEECH<\/strong>: Dr. Stelios Himonas, <\/strong>Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Energy, Commerce, Industry and Tourism, Cyprus<\/p>\n

          10.15 Panel 5: Regional Upstream Developments: Political, Regulatory and Economic Challenges <\/strong><\/p>\n

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          • The results of Cyprus’ Third Licensing Round and the Onisiphoros Discovery<\/li>\n
          • Future exploration prospects in Egypt and Israel and Lebanon’s untapped potential<\/li>\n
          • The entry of Exxon and Total in the Greek Upstream market<\/li>\n
          • Lebanon \u2013 The award of 2 offshore Blocks to TOTAL \/ ENI \/ Novatek<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            The national perspective <\/em><\/p>\n

            Yannis Bassias<\/strong>, President & CEO, Hellenic Hydrocarbons Resources Management S.A., Greece<\/p>\n

            Yannis Grigoriou, <\/strong>General Manager Exploration & Production of Hydrocarbons, Hellenic Petroleum SA<\/p>\n

            The regional perspective <\/em><\/p>\n

            Dr. Constantinos Hadjistassou<\/strong>, Ass. Professor, School of Sciences & Engineering, University of Nicosia<\/p>\n

            Bernard Clement, <\/strong>Vice President for Caspian and Southern Europe, Total E&P, France<\/p>\n

            Roudi Baroudi, <\/strong>CEO, Energy & Environment Holding, Qatar<\/p>\n

            Introduction & Chair: Dr. Theodore Tsakiris<\/strong>, Assistant Professor, Geopolitics & Hydrocarbons, University of Nicosia, Cyprus &<\/p>\n

            Scientific Adviser Athens Energy Forum<\/p>\n

            11.15 Networking Break <\/strong><\/p>\n

            11.45 Panel 6: <\/strong>Sustainable development – climate change and energy <\/strong><\/p>\n

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            • Making energy technologies cleaner<\/li>\n
            • Responsible steps to cut carbon pollution<\/li>\n
            • Winning the global race for clean energy innovation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              The evolving policy framework <\/em><\/p>\n

              Dr. Dionysia Avgerinopoulou, <\/strong>f. Chairman of the Standing Committee for the Environment of the Hellenic Parliament<\/p>\n

              Konstantinos Xifaras, <\/strong>Secretary General, World Energy Council, Hellenic National Committee<\/p>\n

              A focus on cleaner and alternative fuels <\/em><\/p>\n

              Dr. Spyros Kiartzis<\/strong>, Manager New Technologies & Alternative Energy Sources, Hellenic Petroleum S.A.<\/p>\n

              Dionissis Christodoulopoulos, <\/strong>Managing Director, MAN Diesel & Turbo Hellas Ltd, Greece<\/p>\n

              Introduction & Chair: Zoi Vrontisi, <\/strong>Chairwoman, National Center for the Environment & Sustainable Development Co-hosted by<\/p>\n

              12.30 Panel 7: RES, Energy Efficiency and Technological Innovation <\/strong><\/p>\n

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              • RES as a means of energy security<\/li>\n
              • Energy efficiency technologies as a new area for growth<\/li>\n
              • Overcoming regulatory hurdles for RES development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Harris Damaskos, <\/strong>Associate, EBRD<\/p>\n

                Professor Xenophon E. Verykios, <\/strong>Managing Director, Helbio Hydrogen & Energy Systems, Greece<\/p>\n

                Zisimos Daniil Mantas<\/strong>, Chief Business Development Officer, Eunice Energy Group, Greece<\/p>\n

                Introduction & Chair: Miltos Aslanoglou, <\/strong>Energy Regulation Expert, Greece<\/p>\n

                13.00 End of Forum<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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