Forums, Seminars & Workshops

SIEW 2009 will feature forums, seminars and workshops on a range of energy-related topics.

Green Fuels Blending Technology & Economics
Organiser: Conference Connection Event Website: http://www.cconnection.org/FuelBlendingHome.htm
Description: This three-day course on Green Fuels Blending: Technology & Economics by Ara Barsamian, President, Refinery Automation Institute, LLC, is designed to provide a comprehensive overview and discussion of gasoline, diesel, and bunker blending techniques, technology and cost/benefits. It addresses contemporary issues such as the latest specifications, ultra low sulfur fuels, impact of ethanol and bio-diesel blending, and environmental impact of various gasoline, diesel and bunker specifications. Case studies are used to illustrate the relative importance of each aspect of the fuels blending operation, together with specific exercises. The program content is designed for organizations in the petroleum refining, fuel/product trading, petrochemical and automotive industries, refinery instrumentation and automation, refined product marketing, storage terminal operators, bunker operators, and government agencies responsible for fuel regulations.

Shell-ESI Energy Dialogue: Towards a New Energy Future - How will Technology, Efficiency and Security Shape It? Organiser: Shell, Energy Studies Institute (ESI)

Description: The Energy Dialogue is organised to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and expertise straddling the economic, environmental, security, sociological and technological aspects of energy and discuss issues of interest to Singapore. This second dialogue in our series will be led by Shell's top business leader and chief scientist, and ESI's head of energy security and principal fellow. Shell will present an overview of the available solutions to address the world’s uncertain energy future, and how technologies and changes in habit can improve energy efficiencies. ESI will provide an overview of the energy security outlook at the centre of the supply chain. These talks will be followed by a panel discussion; addressing the question of whether technology holds the solution to the energy challenge and issues pertaining to energy efficiency.

Natural Gas Dynamics - The Value Chain from Exploration to Commercialisation & Global Trends
Organiser: Conference Connection Event Website: http://www.cconnection.org/NGDHome.htm
Description: This 2-day intensive course conducted by Mr Vivek Chandra, Pennwell bestselling author of the book “Fundamentals of Natural Gas”, will give delegates a solid understanding of the entire natural gas value chain, from its chemical composition, units, exploration and production through processing and transport and analysis of its myriad uses from power generation, liquids production, transport fuel and petrochemicals. Key issues to be addressed include natural gas components, units and conversions; gas formation, reservoirs and reserves; gas exploration and production; gas processing and transportation; coal seam methane; the LNG Chain: upstream, liquefaction plant, shipping and re-gasification; gas demand and storage; gas commercialization options; comparative economics of LNG vs GTL; components of pipeline gas and LNG sales agreements; gas pricing and spot vs. long term contracts; LNG project structures; global gas trade (pipeline & LNG): current snapshot, future trends and key players.

IISS Nuclear Dossier Launch
Organiser: International Institute for Strategic Studies
Description: The London-based International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) will announce at SIEW the findings of a year-long research project it has conducted with the support of the Energy Studies Institute (ESI) and other sponsors on the safe use of nuclear energy in Southeast Asia and the neighbouring Australasia region. A book-length IISS report, scheduled for publication in September 2009 analyses how nuclear energy can contribute to sustainable development in Southeast Asia in a manner that is safe, secure and non-threatening. The country-by-country overview chapters assess national aspirations, plans and potential capabilities for nuclear energy as well as their attention to safety, non-proliferation and strategic trade controls. Particular attention is devoted to nuclear safety and security along with analysis of regional cooperation efforts and strategies for developing institutional capacity on a national and regional basis.

Fuelling Asia's Sustainable Growth - Where will all the Clean Energy come from?
Organiser: Herbert Smith
Description: During this intimate and interactive breakfast seminar, leading lawyers from Herbert Smith's global energy practice will consider how Asian governments can create the appropriate regulatory incentives and penalties to ensure that the energy used to fuel Asia's economic growth is produced and consumed in a sustainable manner.