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Effective training is crucial in today’s fast-paced global energy market. This 3-day Executive Master Class is an intensive training course aimed at providing attendees a comprehensive overview of the gas-to-power market and the related strategic issues. The emerging dynamics and paradigm shifts seen in the energy sector, especially in the development of unconventional gas sources has become a key issue and it is more crucial than ever for energy market participants and policymakers to keep abreast of the global and local developments. More recently the declining oil price has also created threats and opportunities that market participants find hard to comprehend. Gas is increasingly playing a major role in electricity generation and gas-fired technologies such as combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) which have become the technology of choice in many parts of the world. Understanding the economics of gas-to-power vis-à-vis other generation technologies hence is pivotal to investment planning, power system economics and policy design.

The Executive Master Class aims to provide a comprehensive overview of gas/LNG from the context of electricity generation. It will introduce the issues related to global hydrocarbon development and how they could impact on regional and local power markets, presenting the question on the role and feasibility of gas/LNG as an alternative fuel in power generation. The critical drivers – generation economics, global oil & gas markets, local market dynamics and geopolitical issues will be examined. The recent decline in oil price is a case in point where the dynamics of oil market can have significant impact on the overall energy market including LNG/gas.

For a copy of the FULL AGENDA, please send email to: eugene@neo-edge.com

Eugene Azucena
Senior Marketing Manager
Telephone: +65 6557 9168
Twitter: @NeoedgeSG

MODULE 1: GAS AND ELECTRICITY; AFRICA IN A GLOBAL CONTEXT
It is impossible to evaluate the potential of gas for electricity generation in any part of Africa without first understanding the current nature of its related markets, namely the global wholesale gas market and the local energy / power markets. This introductory module will assess these areas from an African perspective, giving an overview of the major issues in gas supply/demand and the key drivers of power markets.

MODULE 2: THE ROLE OF GAS IN THE POWER MARKET AND THE IMPACT OF UNCONVENTIONAL GAS
Globally gas has become increasingly integral to the generation and pricing of electricity. This module will show the growing role of gas in power generation, and examine the impact of unconventional sources of gas (e.g. shale gas) on global power markets.

CASE STUDY: The case study presents an overview of the historical trends of North America gas supply in the context of the impact of shale gas on market trends, with particular focus on coal to gas switching in electricity generation. The case will examine the increasingly important role of gas in the electricity market, carbon emission reduction and technology development. The case will focus on examining the question on how North America ‘gas revolution’ could indirectly impact on the power markets in Africa.

MODULE 3: GAS-TO-POWER TECHNOLOGIES
The 1980s saw the emergence of new gas turbine technologies that precipitated a growing significance of gas in the production of electricity worldwide. More recently there has been increasing demand for gas-to-power technologies as a result of LNG enabling gas to be transported to previously unreachable markets. This module looks into the relative costs, efficiencies and benefits of gas-to-power technologies.

MODULE 4: POWER GENERATION ECONOMICS
The viability of gas-to-power as a realistic option for electricity generation in Africa depends on its economics of generation. This module will focus on the fundamental economics of gas-to-power technologies, conventional generation (such as coal, nuclear and oil), and renewable generation (such as wind, solar, hydro and biomass).

MODULE 5: THE CONTRIBUTION OF GAS FIRED GENERATION IN SYSTEM PLANNING
This module will cover power market dynamics, including the implications of gas-to-power on system planning and its interaction with the penetration of renewables.

MODULE 6: OVERVIEW OF COMMERCIAL GAS AND LNG CONTRACTS
This module will focus on the contracting strategies of gas supply for gas fired plants. It will cover the fundamental aspects of sale and purchase of gas and LNG, including short versus long term sales agreements and price indexation.

MODULE 7: REGULATION AND POLICY
This module considers the impact of regulation and policy in gas-to-power market. Government regulations and policies should take in to account the wider requirements in meeting energy security, renewables and carbon emissions targets.

MODULE 8: THE FUTURE OF GAS-TO-POWER
The workshop concludes with an overview of the current trends of gas and gas-to-power and presents likely scenarios on future outlook of gas and its role within the power industry.

For a copy of the FULL AGENDA, please send email to: eugene@neo-edge.com

Eugene Azucena
Senior Marketing Manager
Telephone: +65 6557 9168
Twitter: @NeoedgeSG

Mr. Eric Khoo
Principal Consultant, Advisian, WorleyParsons

Eric has 15 years’ experience in energy sector consulting (power, renewables, carbon and gas) involving engineering, commercial and strategy. He is a Senior Associate (Principal Consultant) within Advisian, the advisory business of WorleyParsons, in London. Prior to joining WorleyParsons, he has worked as a Managing Consultant in an economics consulting firm, and as a Senior Consultant in a power utility company.
He has delivered consultancy projects in the UK, Ireland, the Middle East, South Africa and South East Asia. He has advised clients such as energy regulators, government agencies, energy investors, utilities, trading houses and lending institutions. Amongst others, he has supported Eskom in its strategic review of utilising different fuels in electricity generation to meet South Africa’s grid requirement. He has also delivered training sessions for corporate clients in the subject areas of power generation economics, power market modelling and fuel strategies. His consulting experience to date has involved more than 7GW of total generating capacity in gas, coal, oil, wind and solar projects with advisory scope covering market forecasting, investment modelling, reviewing financial model and commercial/technical due diligence. He also has direct project developmental work experience involving EPC-stage gas-to-power (CCGT, OCGT and gas engine) and wind projects where he worked alongside investment teams within utility companies. Eric has an honours degree in mechanical engineering, an MBA (with distinction) and he is a candidate for level III Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).
Some of the organization’s that Stephen has provided consulting and training services for include:

For a copy of the FULL AGENDA, please send email to: eugene@neo-edge.com

Eugene Azucena
Senior Marketing Manager
Telephone: +65 6557 9168

Twitter: @NeoedgeSG

The Master Class is designed to cover gas-to-power topics which are fundamental as well as strategic in nature. Professionals from a large range of backgrounds – technical, commercial and management looking to gain in-depth insights into gas-to-power issues will benefit from participating. These professionals include, but are not limited to:

• Project engineers
• Project managers
• Project owners / developers
• Energy investors
• Investment managers
• Commercial managers
• Electricity traders
• Business development managers
• Energy commissioners
• Government officials
• Energy analysts
• Energy professionals
• Finance managers
• Lawyers / Advisers
• Accountants / Auditors
• Credit and lending officials

Targeted Industries

This course focuses on the power generation sector and in particular the examination of the role of gas/LNG as an alternative fuel for power generation. However the interconnectedness of oil & gas industry and downstream power generation has become more significant because of the major role gas could play in electricity generation in terms of securing energy supply, lowering carbon emissions and provide competitive power prices. Therefore the course is relevant to all energy related industries including:

• Electricity utilities
• Electricity system operators
• Electricity trading
• Oil and gas companies
• Energy intensive industries (e.g. steel)

For a copy of the FULL AGENDA, please send email to: eugene@neo-edge.com

Eugene Azucena
Senior Marketing Manager
Telephone: +65 6557 9168
Twitter: @NeoedgeSG

Why You Shall Attend This Training Course

The Executive Master Class aims to provide a comprehensive overview of gas/LNG from the context of electricity generation. It will introduce the issues related to global hydrocarbon development and how they could impact on regional and local power markets, presenting the question on the role and feasibility of gas/LNG as an alternative fuel in power generation. The critical drivers – generation economics, global oil & gas markets, local market dynamics and geopolitical issues will be examined. The recent decline in oil price is a case in point where the dynamics of oil market can have significant impact on the overall energy market

The course will focus on the fundamental economics of gas-to-power, other conventional generation technologies, as well as renewable generations such as wind, solar and biomass. Throughout the course participants will have the opportunity to engage in highly interactive discussions and power investment analysis from the view of a gas-to-power project developer. Practical case examples will be presented and analysed where participants will get first-hand experience in carrying out investment analytics and modelling in the power market. The analytical work will also cover power market dynamics, including the implications of gas-to-power on the electricity grid and its interaction with the wider implementation of renewables. This is not only important for investors to understand but is also essential for policymakers as gas market policies need to reflect the policy requirements of renewables and carbon emissions reduction. Last but not least, the course will cover the current trends of gas and gas-to-power sectors, and present likely scenarios on future outlook of gas and its role within the power industry as well as other consumptions.

For a copy of the FULL AGENDA, please send email to: eugene@neo-edge.com

Eugene Azucena
Senior Marketing Manager
Telephone: +65 6557 9168

Twitter: @NeoedgeSG

Media Partners

Alternative Energy Africa is the continent’s first magazine dedicated to literally filling the energy information gap in Africa. Alternative Energy Africa provides its readers updates on private sector projects, government initiatives, business and investment news, and strategies for a thriving alternative/renewable energy market on the African continent, all of this in addition to global project news and groundbreaking technology coverage. And to complement the magazine, www.AE-Africa.com offers the latest updates between issues making the AEA online and print duo “the premiere source” of alternative and renewable energy news covering the African continent.

NRGExpert is an independent energy market intelligence and research company. We specialise in energy market research reports, energy market databases and energy market consulting as well as analysis and market forecasts. Our global energy market research reports cover the electricity, water and waste, gas, hydrogen, nuclear and the renewable energy markets. We follow the energy markets very closely and we produce a wide range of reports, databases and directories. We also answer very specific energy market information requirements with our energy market consulting and data services. Our energy market analysis and forecasts are independent and benefit from our wealth of experience and knowledge about the energy markets and extensive sources that we use. We can help you jump the gap from where you are to where you want to be. We provide information to a wide range of companies, associations, education and government bodies and organisations.

NRGExpert’s new series of energy reports cut across all the technologies, identifying and investigating important issues affecting the technologies, rather than concentrating on individual technologies. Experience has raised questions which were not considered when renewable energy power first emerged. The reports detail the facts which planners need to be aware of.

NRGExpert is a trading name of NRG Smarts Limited, registered in England & Wales with Companies House.

Worldoils is a company that combines the power of marketing as well as the in-house expertise for the Oil, Gas, Offshore and the Maritime industries. Worldoils’ web portal www.worldoils.com has become a truly central platform for visitors who need information regarding oil and gas products and services, research, training, conferences, news and events as well as a popular advertising base for providers of Oil, Gas, Marine and Offshore services. Worldoils has also launched the jobs system and a marketplace. In the recent months, Worldoils has strengthened its position as a fast developing central place for buying and selling of land rigs, offshore rigs, barge rigs and other oilfield and subsea equipment.

The Strategist Private Limited is an established publishing house and consultancy with its core strength rooted in Asia’s oil, gas, power and petrochemical industries. We have offices in Vancouver and Calgary, Canada to better serve our customers in the oil, gas, power, engineering, environmental and renewable energy industries.

Founded in 1993, Singapore-based The Strategist produces the EnergyAsia stable of publications. They include:

• EnergyAsia Daily on www.EnergyAsia.com
• EnergyAsia Report, monthly publication
• Renewables Report, monthly report focusing on climate change, solar power, wind power, hydro and biofuels.
• Energy Map of Singapore & Johor, Energy Map of China and many other maps

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Voicesofleaders is a global business network for top executives and companies to Meet, Share and Grow.

We empower entrepreneurs, sme’s and large businesses to succeed by providing customized business profiles by building brand reputation, boosting business potential while increasing business networking among members of VL leaders network.

The customized Business profiles allow you to: Meet top executives across a wide variety of industries, sectors and countries. Share, your business needs among members looking for specific business opportunities Grow your business network at a local and international level while increasing the possibility of creating synergies, finding partners and investors.

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The platform offers effective marketing services and tools designed to achieve high brand recognition, broad visibility and reach to your products and services.

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iChainnel is a personalized supply chain news and information service. It offers the latest news and information for your interests from thousands of newspapers, magazines, and websites. You can follow your supply chain channels as you go.（www.ichainnel.com）

Live Trading News is constantly updated to bring you top market news from around the world. It is produced by dedicated staff in Hong Kong working with colleagues in Asia and the United States. We also handpick articles from the world’s top market blogs, money managers, financial experts and investment newsletters.

Live Trading news gives voice to our readers, providing access to the most savvy and experienced investors.

Our site is a free, online source for stock quotes and research. Live Trading News differs from other finance sites because we focus on what, when, and how. What to buy, when to buy it and how to trade it. We deliver opinion and analysis rather than just all news, written exclusively by other investors and traders who describe their personal approach to stock selection and portfolio management, rather than by journalists.

Live Trading News features the latest multimedia technologies from online digital magazines to searchable archives of news features and background information.

For more than a decade, African Energy has been the definitive publication analysing and breaking news on the continent’s energy industries. African has a strong focus on the people and personalities shaping the continent’s energy future, as well as a firm understanding of the political risk issues that concern established operators, new entrants and financial sector investors. Through its independent, investigative approach to reporting, African Energy has become a fixture on the African energy scene by delivering incisive and outspoken analysis in perspectives undistorted by advertising, third-party media or government communication channels. The depth with which subjects are treated means that African Energy has a long shelf-life and is held as a source of record and learning, by government departments, corporate information centres, and leading academic institutions and industry bodies. For more information or to subscribe visit www.africa-energy.com  or contact Nick Carn. Tel: +44 (0)1424 721667.  Email: subscriptions@africa-energy.com.

Natural Gas Americas is an online news source on emerging developments in natural gas in North, Central and South America with a particular focus on unconventional resources and related technology.

Natural Gas Asia is an online news source that provides updated information and resources on the exploration, development, and utilization of natural gas in the Asia Pacific Region, with a focus on unconventional gas and LNG.

Natural Gas Europe provides essential daily reading on European gas matters. As an independent organization, we provide relevant news, reports and interviews by our correspondents, contributors and media partners. Our focus is on the development of natural gas resources and in particular, energy security and unconventional gas activities. We strive to be neutral in our positioning and seek to present material that is divergent in viewpoints, allowing our readers to draw their own conclusions.

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gasworld is a global publishing and events company supporting the industrial gas industry. Publishing the only truly global industrial gas magazine, the 64-page glossy is packed full of the latest news, in-depth features and exclusive interviews from the industrial gas business worldwide, and falls on the desk of industrial gas professionals and other interested parties every month. 2012 introduced gasworld’s annual Global Industrial Gas Directory and Business Intelligence reports.
gasworld conferences are held twice a year in a region of opportunity. 2013 will see the company returning to South Africa and Dubai, alongside gasworld’s first ‘Helium’ Forum in June 2013. gasworld’s events play host to senior managers and decision makers from the industrial gas business, as well as equipment manufacturers, industry analysts, and consultants. The major end-users of industrial gas (steel, petrochemicals, glass, paper, manufacturing, food and beverage) are also welcomed, and can attend for free.

We partner with leading publications, online media and associations etc in relevant sectors to achieve win-win results. Our extensive marketing campaigns will ensure you impress the right players at the forefront of the latest industry advancements and expand your business territory.

To find out detail potential benefit, please contact us today at eugene@neo-edge.com or +65 6557 9166.

The Capital Empire Hotel
177 Empire Place (Cnr Rivonia Road)
Sandhurst, Sandton
Johannesburg 2196, South Africa

Hotel Booking Contact:
Charlene Opperman
Banqueting Manager
General: (27 11) 9115000
Fax: (27) 866859431
Email: banqueting3@thecapital.co.za

The course fee does not include accommodation or travel costs. It is recommended to book the hotel rooms early as there are only limited rooms available at discounted corporate rate. Kindly contact hotel for reservations and please quote GAS/LNG FOR POWER AND ENERGY MARKETS MASTER CLASS organized by Neoedge to enjoy the Corporate Rate. Thank you.