AFRICAN PETROLEUM, ENERGY & MINING FORUM 2005 .
OVERVIEW
As a contribution towards achieving the NEPAD and AU's objectives of attracting foreign direct investment in Africa and in response to the challenges facing the privatization process in this sector, African Petroleum, Energy and Mining Forum is being organized by Foreign Investment Network Ltd to discuss and expose the available investment opportunities in these sectors to foreign investors.
This Forum will address relevant issues that are critical to securing increased investment, while projects will be presented to the investors seeking project to finance in Africa . This will be an opportunity to showcase the investment climate, available opportunities and governments' position.
The Forum will also provide an annual meeting place for African Government Ministers, Heads of Government agencies and the international energy community to discuss business opportunities associated with the restructuring of the power sector, the development and utilization of Africa's natural gas, and the exploration and development of the continent's oil resources.
OBJECTIVES OF THE FORUM
- To bring together all African oil and energy agencies with a view to strengthening cordial relationships among them;
- Bring in potential investors in African business;
- Provide suitable platform for cross-border interaction and networking;
- Match-make senior level captains of industries from African countries to establish new networks;
- Enhance the capacity of Africans in this sector in the conduct of international business;
- Expose the opportunities in this sector to potential investors;
- Create continental and regional oil and energy business network.
SPEAKERS
Chairman .Dr Rilwanu Lukman former Sec. Gen OPEC.
Engr Funsho Kupolokun GMD NNPC Nigeria
Mr Mike Brown, Director ECGD, UK
Prof. Mike Oquaye Minister of Energy Ghana
Mr Mark Ford, MD Africa Energy UK
Mr Ali Shammek, Chairman Oil Invest. Co. Libya *
Ms Koosum Kalyan Shell International
Ms Mary Schnack, MD Media Services Inc. New York
Mr Victor Politis, President PRI New York
Hon. Mfomfo Nkabule, Minister of Industry , Swaziland
Mr Klaus Topfer Executive Director UNEP
Mr Gao Bingqi , Ministry of Land & Natural Resources China
Dr Ibrahim Msabaha , Deputy Minister of Energy , Tanzania
VENUE
Hilton Park Lane , London
CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
Sunday: 10 April 2005 |
| 4.00-6.00pm |
Arrivals / Registration of Delegates |
6.00-8.00pm |
Reception Cocktail |
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Monday: 11 April 2005 |
8.00 - 9.00 |
Registration/Coffee |
9.00- 11:00 |
Opening Session : MC Mr Peter Lane
Session 1:Transparency in Petroleum & Energy Business
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| 9:00-9: 10 |
Conference Chairman's Opening Remarks
Dr. Rilwanu Lukman, Former OPEC Sec. Gen |
9:10 – 9:30 |
Welcome Address
His Excellency, Dr.Christopher Kolade
Nigeria High Commissioner to UK |
9:30 - 9:50 |
Keynote Address
Mr Paul Boateng MP |
9:50 - 10:15 |
Challenges of Africa's Mineral Exploration
Prof. Mike Oquaye
Minister of Energy Ghana |
10:15-10:40 |
Transparency & Governance for Sustainable Growth in Africa
Ms. Koosum Kalyan
Snr. Business Development Adviser
Shell International Petroleum Co |
10:40-11:00 |
Questions and Answers |
11:00-11.30 |
Coffee Break |
11.30-1.00 |
2 nd session: Africa 's Future in Energy & Hydrocarbon Business
Moderator: Ms Julie Adams, Accenture UK |
11:30-11:55 |
Africa 's Role in Abundant and Competitive Energy Market
Mr Klaus Hopfer, Executive Director UNEP, France |
11:55-12:20 |
Renewable Energy and Economic Development
Mr.Nicholas Fletcher
Global Trade Centre , UK |
12:20-12:40 |
Energy Investment Outlook: Special Focus on Tanzania
Dr Ibrahim Msabaha
Deputy Minister of Energy , Tanzania |
12:40-1:00 |
Questions and Answers |
1:00-2.00 |
Luncheon |
| 2.00-3.00 |
Workshop on Oil Spillage Crises
Ms Mary Schnack USA |
3:00-4:30 |
3 rd Session
Moderator : Dr Mike Aderohunmu MD Oilgasmarinetech |
3:00-3:20 |
Financing for Local Entrepreneurs
Victor Politis
President , PRI New York
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3:20-3:40 |
The Role of Oil Companies in National Development
Mr Bernard F. Alleman , Bominflot, UK Ltd |
3:40 - 4:00 |
Insurance & Risk Management in Heavy Industries in Africa
Mr Mike Brown, ECGD UK Govt. |
4:00 - 4:20
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Sustainable Energy Development in Africa
H.E Dr Lindiwe Mabuza, South African High Commissioner , UK |
4:20-4:30 |
Question and Answer |
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Vote of Thanks/ Closing |
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Day 2 Tuesday: 12 April 2004 |
8.00 - 9.30 am |
Registration |
9.30-11.00
9:30 - 9:40
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Session 1:Capacity and Manpower Development
Opening Remarks
Dr. Rilwanu Lukman, Conference Chairman |
9:40 - 10:05 |
Building a Sustainable Petroleum & Energy Future in Africa with Innovative Technology
Engr. Funsho Kupolokun GMD NNPC Nigeria
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10:05-10:30 |
Capacity Building & Manpower Development through Partnership
Mr.Mfomfo Nkabule
Minister of Natural Resources, Swaziland
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10:30-10:50 |
African Petroleum Products and International Market Opportunities
Mr Ochilo Anyacko
Minister of Energy , Kenya |
10:50-11:00 |
Question and Answer |
11.00-11.30 |
Coffee Break |
| 11.30-1.00 |
Session 2: Moderator: Dr Titi Banjoko |
11:30-11:50
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Managing Investments in Crises Areas
Ms Mary Schnack, New York
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11:5-12: 15 |
Securing Oil Investment through Legislation
Lagos State Governor Senator Ahmed Bola Tinubu /
Chief Mercy Almona-Isei , Chairman House Committee on Gas, Nigeria
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| 12:15-12:35 |
Regulating Malpractices in Petroleum Product Marketing & Distribution in Africa
By Ms Claire Lawrie
Snr Manager, Strategy UK Energy Practice. |
12:35-12:50 |
Curtailing Costs of Production in Africa
Mr Mandisi Mpahlwa, Minister of Trade & Industry South Africa
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12:50-1:00 |
Question and Answer
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1.00-2.00 |
Luncheon |
2.00-.3.00 |
Workshop on Project Financing/ Presentation of Projects |
3.00-4.30 |
Session 3 Moderator: Mr Ahmed Suleiman MBE |
3:00-3:20 |
Upgrading Refineries for Improved Fuel Quality
Mr Mark Ford ,MD Africa Energy , UK |
3:20-3:40 |
Global Standards in Solid Mineral & Hydrocarbon Exploration in African industries
Col. JL Simbakalia
Managing Director, National Development Corporation, Tanzania |
3:40-4:00 |
New Ventures in African Hydrocarbon & Solid Mineral Business
Prince Olagusoye Oyinlola
Osun State Governor, Nigeria |
4:00-4:15 |
Wrap Up
Mr Joshua Udofia. Shell International UK |
4:15 - 4:30 |
Vote of Thanks / Closing
Mrs Yinka Fayomi
CEO Foreign Investment Network UK
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