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| Monday, November 23, 2015 |
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| 08.00 – 09.00 | Gathering, registration, breakfast and exhibition tour |
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| 09.00 – 11.15 | Opening plenary session |
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Chairman of plenary sessions:
Dr. Amit Mor, Co-CEO, Eco Energy Financial & Strategic Consulting and the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya (IDC)
Opening session: Israel and the International Energy Market and impacts of the "Third Intifada" and regional changes – Strategic, geopolitical and economic objectives
- Global trends and their impact on energy sources and energy prices
- The impact of wars and vicissitudes in the Muslim World and the removal of the boycott on Iran over the energy market
- Israel and the International Energy Market - the US, China, Russia, OPEC and Iran
- Government policy in the Energy sector – where to? Natural gas, electricity, energy efficiency and renewable energy
Opening remarks: Dr. Amit Mor, Co-CEO, Eco Energy Financial & Strategic Consulting and IDC Herzliya
Keynote presentation: Dr. Yuval Steinitz, Minister of National Infrastructures, Energy and Water Resources
Prof. Uzi Arad, IDC's Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy and Strategy, IDC Herzliya, formerly served as Security Advisor to Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu and Head of the Israeli NSC, Prime Minister Office
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| Man/Woman of the Year in the Energy Sector Ceremony |
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| 11.15 – 11.45 | Coffee break |
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| 11.45 – 13.15 | Plenary Session |
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How to Reignite the Natural Gas Regulatory Framework?
- The Gas Regulatory Framework - will it be approved?
- Will gas supply to Israel become competitive?
- Natural gas for the domestic market - Natural gas National security
- Will the Leviathan gas field be developed and when? How long until it will be connected to shore and how the development will be financed?
- Who will purchase and develop Karish and Tanin gas fields?
Opening lecture: Mr. Gideon Tadmor, Chairman of Delek Drilling and Avner CEO
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Mr. Bini Zomer, Director of Noble Energy in Israel
Mr. Yossi Abu, CEO of Delek Drilling
Mr. Ron Maor, CEO, Modiin Energy
Mr. Udi Adiri, Deputy Director Budget Department, Ministry of Finance
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Natural Gas Export and Regional Energy Cooperation
Will the Israeli and Cypriots offshore resources be developed together?
- Regional cooperation in the energy market - will natural gas be exported from Israel and if so - when?
- Will gas be exported to Jordan, Egypt, Palestinian Authority, Turkey and Cyprus?
- FCNG - Will Israel become one of the pioneers exporting compressed Natural Gas in marine tankers?
Mr. Yigal Landau, CEO of Ratio Oil Exploration
Adv. Renelle Joffe, Partner, Head of Energy Group Meitar Liquornik Geva Leshem Tal & Co., Advocates
Mr. Niv Sarne, Business Development Manager, Noble Energy Israel
Mr. Ron Adam, Special Envoy on Energy, Permanent Representative of Israel to Irena, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ms. Gina Cohen, Natural Gas Consultant
Mr. Tarek Awaad, Managing Partner of Central Gas ventures, Jordan – U.S.
Mr. George Papadopoulos, Oil & Gas Consultant, East Med Specialist, U.S.
Representatives of governments and international companies
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Investments and activities of International Companies in Israel in the Energy and infrastructure sectors
Mr. Zvi Rome, Co-Founder, Petco International Energy, Chairman of the Energy Committee, Israel-United States Chamber of Commerce
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| 14.30 – 16.30 | Concurrent Sessions A |
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Investments financing and risk management in the Energy Sector
- The energy sector - investments finance in Oil and Gas Exploration and infrastructure development programs, what will be the share of foreign investors, the banks and the local stock market?
- What is the required investment for energy infrastructure and oil & gas developments in Israel?
- Will foreign investors, international banks and financial institutions be involved?
- Is there a need for Governmental involvement in financing the development of the Energy Sector and where?
- At what costs will capital be raised to develop the energy sector?
- What do analysts think about leading energy companies' stock prices?
Chairman: Mr. Shimon Seroussi, Co-CEO , Eco Energy Financial & Strategic Consulting
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Discussion with entrepreneurs and investors representatives:
Mr. Yossi Gvura, CFO, Delek Drilling and Avner Oil Exploration
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Analysts dialogue:
Ms. Ella Freed, Senior Analyst, Bank Leumi
Ms. Gal Reiter, Energy Industry Consultant and Energy Industry Analyst to Jerusalem Bank
Mr. Eran Yunger, Senior Equity Analyst , Meitav Dash Brokerage
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Will East MED gas be export to Turkey?
- The Turkish Energy Market, supply sources and Gas demand forecast
- Economic and business incentives
- Geopolitics and Strategy
Ms. Aura Sabadus, Editor, Turkish Energy Hub Daily, ICIS
Mr. Matthew Bryza, Member of the Board of Directors, Turcas; Former U.S Ambassador to Azerbaijan
Dr. Alon Liel, Former Foreign Ministry Director General and Israeli Counsel to Turkey
Representatives of Israel and Turkish companies
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| 15.30 – 16.30 | Concurrent Sessions B |
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Smart Energy - Changing the rules of the game the International and Israeli Electricity markets
- What is Smart Energy?
- Technological applications and their business impact on electricity consumers and suppliers
- Applications in Israel: Programs, opportunities and challenges
Chairman and opening lecture: Mr. Elad Shaviv, CEO of The Israeli Smart Energy Association; CEO NakiTech
Dr. Bracha Halaf, Chief Scientist, Ministry of National Infrastructures, Energy and Water Resources
Dr. Yael Parag, School of Sustainability , IDC Herzliya
Mr. Yitzhak Balmas, Deputy CEO & SVP Customers Group, IEC
Representatives of IEC, Prosumers and Technology Companies
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Offshore and Onshore Oil and Gas Exploration & Production
- The future of oil and gas exploration in Israel – will explorations resume?
- The changes in the exploration licenses and concessions map
- Oil exploration- is there a chance for significant discoveries of conventional oil in Israel?
Dr. Michael Gardosh, Section Director for Geology & Geophysics, Natural Resources Administration, Ministry of National Infrastructures, Energy and Water Resources
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Mr. Yigal Landau, CEO, Ratio Oil Exploration
Mr. Uri Aldubi, Chairman, the Israeli Association of Oil and Gas Exploration Industry
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| 16.30 – 17.30 | Concurrent Sessions C |
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Israeli Innovation and Technology -Creating Value in the Oil & Gas Industry
- Natural gas as a lever for the development of High-Technology
- Technological developments in the fields of exploration & production, water, communications and security
- Leading "Start-Ups and Exits"
Chairman: Dr. Zvi (Kul) Karcz, VP Explortation, Delek Drilling and Avner Oil Exploration
Representatives of companies, investors, Chief Scientist
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Co-generation and local electricity production in industry
- Are investments in co-generation and small-medium scale power plants in industry economically viable?
- What are the costs and what are the business models?
- Obstacles and impediments and required merits
Chairman and opening lecture: Mr. Ido Rosolio, CEO Telemenia
Representatives of Entrepreneurs Industry, Government, Electricity Authority
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| Tuesday, November 24, 2015 |
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| 08.00 – 09.00 | Gathering, registration and exhibition tour |
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| 09.00 – 11.00 | Opening Plenary Session |
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New Lens Scenarios – a Shift in Perspective for a World in Transitions
Dr. Ewald A. Breunesse, Manager Energy Transitions, Royal Dutch-Shell, Nederland
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Challenges in Regulating Energy Sector Monopolies - Regulators Dialogue
Adv. Orit Farkash - HaCohen, Chairperson of the Electricity Authority
Mr. Shaul Meridor, Director General, Ministry of National Infrastructure, Energy & Water Resources
Mr. Amir Levy, Director of Budget Department, Ministry of Finance
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The Future of the Israeli electricity Sector
- IEC, IPPs, co-generation facilities, system administration and "Smart Energies" - how will the future of the electricity market look like?
- Is it worth investing in IPPs in Israel?
- Will the reform of the electricity sector in Israel materialize? How will it impact the profitability of IEC and IPPs?
- Electricity tariffs - Trends and devolvement
- What needs to be done in order to help the IEC recover from its financial crisis?
Major General (Res.). Yiftach Ron-Tal, Chairman of the Board of Directors, IEC – One-on-one discussion with Dr. Amit Mor
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Adv. Moshe Shachal, M. Shachal Law Office, Former Minister of Energy & Infrastructure
Dr. Yehuda Niv, Commissioner, Electricity Administration, Ministry of National Infrastructures, Energy and Water Resources
Ms. Nurit Gal, Director, Electricity & Regulation Division, Electricity Authority
Mr. Amos Lasker, Director, Amrav Investments, former President & CEO of IEC
Mr. Udi Adiri, Deputy Director, Budget Dept., Ministry of Finance
Representatives of IEC, IPPSs, the Electricity Authority and Industrialists
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| 11.00 – 11.30 | Coffee break |
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| 11.30 – 13.15 | Concurrent Sessions A & B |
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Oil and Natural Gas Prices
- Changes and trends in the international oil prices
- Oil and fuels price forecast
- How is natural gas price set and what are the prices in the area?
- Israeli natural gas prices forecast for the power, industry and transport sectors
Dr. Amit Mor, Co-CEO, Eco Energy Financial & Strategic Consulting and IDC Herzliya
Mr. Amir Foster, Natural Gas Advisor
Mr. Moty Kuperberg, Business Development Manager, Dynamic Shipping; Oil and LNG Specialist
Representatives of the International Energy organizations and Senior Industry Analysts
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Transmission, distribution, storage and marketing of Natural Gas
- Is there enough capacity in high pressure transportation pipelines?
- Distribution companies: When will gas reach Kiryat-Shmona and Jerusalem?
- When will factories receive gas?
- Constructing marine and on-shore storage reservoirs – when will it happen and who will pay the costs?
- Business opportunities in infrastructure and marketing
Moderator: Adv. Alon Gellert, Senior Partner, Meitar Liquornik Geva Leshem Tal
Mr. Shay Ezra, CEO, Dor Alon gas
Mr. Moshe Shpitzer, CEO, Negev Natural Gas
Mr. Avri Shefler, CEO, Bipol Energy
Representatives of Israel Natural Gas Lines (INGL), marketing companies, consumers and industrialists
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Israel's Preparations Towards the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Convention in Paris - Challenges and Business Opportunities
Opening Presentation: Global Warming and Climate in the Eastern Mediterranean Area - Energy and Strategy Aspects
Prof. Yoav Yair, Dean, School of Sustainability, IDC Herzliya
- Will international agreements to reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions be signed and how will they affect the Energy Sector?
- The Significance of signing such international agreements for the Israeli economy and energy sector
- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions: Technologies and Energetic Efficiency
Dr. Karni Lotan Marcus , School of Sustainability , IDC Herzliya
Representatives of Government, Industry & Environmental Organizations
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Natural Gas for the Negev and the Periphery - Economic opportunities for Agriculture, Industry and Government
- Natural gas for greenhouses in the Gaza envelope region, Ramat HaNegev and Arava communities – Will gas save Agriculture in Israel?
- Supplying gas to IDF camps, prisons, Dead Sea hotels and Mekorot facilities
- Benefits to consumers and the economy –what are the costs and how will the infrastructure be financed?
- Business opportunities for entrepreneurs
Mr. Moshe Shpitzer, CEO, Negev Natural Gas
Ms. Adi Hachmon, Energy Coordinator, Budget Dept,. Ministry of Finance
Mr. Uzi Havshush, Chief Executive Officer of the Economic Company, Ramat HaNegev Regional Council
Dr. Amit Mor, Co-CEO, Eco Energy Financial & Strategic consulting IDC Herzliya
Representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture, Negev Settelments and Consumers
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| 14.30 – 15.15 | Concurrent Sessions C |
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Marine Program for Israel - Energy, Security and the Environment
- Marine planning and energy
- How to protect the gas infrastructures?
- How to prepare for environmental risks?
Representatives of Israeli security forces, energy companies, academics, government offices and environmental organizations
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Alternative Fuels for Transport
- What will be the future transportation fuel mix and how will Gas Stations look like?
- Is it possible to convert half of the vehicles in Israel to natural gas propulsion technologies?
- CNG and LNG for heavy transport and private vehicles
- Electric vehicles and Hybrid vehicles - can they compete with internal combustion engines without fiscal incentives?
Chairman: Mr. Israel Yaniv, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Dor Alon Energy
Representatives of oil companies, car importers, buses and trucks Companies and Government
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| 15.25 – 16.15 | Concurrent Sessions D |
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Is it worth investing in Renewable Energy in Israel?
- Can renewable sources provide 50% of electricity?
- Solar Energy: Is it Just PV -Is there a future for CSP?
- Where to invest in PV? In Israel or in other countries?
- What is the investment profitability of wind power in Israel?
- Investments in Biomass - are they economic for the nation and profitable for investors?
- Opportunities in utilizing Kinetic Energy
Chairman : Mr. Eitan Parnas, CEO and Founder of Green Energy Association of Israel
Mr. Snir Niv, Energy Referent, Budget Department, Ministry of Finance
Mr. Yuval Zohar, Ministry of National Infrastructures, Energy and Water Resources
Representatives of Renewable energy companies, investors and Electricity Authority
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Fuel Economy - Investment Opportunities and Development
- Are Oil companies a profitable business in Israel?
- What is the betterment potential of refineries?
- Will complementary industries for natural gas be established and manufacture Ammonia, Urea, Methanol and Distillates?
- The future Gas Station – How will it look like?
- Challenges and business opportunities in the Storage and transportation of crude oil and distillates
Chairman : Mr. Israel Yaniv , CEO of Dor Alon Energy
Mr. Chen Bar-Yosef , Oil and Gas Director , Ministry of National Infrastructures, Energy and Water Resources
Mr. Rafi Tatarka , CEO of PEI
Representatives of oil companies, refineries, EAPC
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| 16.20 – 17.15 | Final session |
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Energetic Vision and Closing Remarks
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| * The Program is subject to changes * Foreign lectors will speak in English (simultaneous translation English/Hebrew will be available) |
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