Highlights / Key Themes

PRE-CONFERENCE SUMMIT DAY: “Technological Advances & Solutions for Oil & Gas Projects in the Russian Arctic”, 17th April 2012

This Summit Day will provide analysis of the latest technological advances and solutions for drilling, well construction, ice-resistant platforms, pipelines, compressors and risers, LNG facilities, shipping, HSE technologies and more...

ARCTIC PROJECT UPDATES from all the region’s key operators

These updates will include the latest information on activities to date, timelines and plans for: Shtokman, Prirazlomnoye, South Tambei, Bovanenkovo, Trebs & Titov, Messoyakha, East-Prinovozemelsky, and more…

KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS from high-ranking government officials outlining future strategy and policies for the development of the Arctic oil and gas industry

Find out what the government's strategy is for future development of Arctic resources: what is current policy and what are the future plans? What impact will global gas markets have on future decisions? What role will LNG play in the national energy strategy? Will new legislative initiatives reduce investment risks? What is the future role of international investors in the Russian Arctic?

CHAMPAGNE ROUND TABLE DISCUSSIONS will offer opportunities for real brainstorming and cooperation on specific themes

Four round tables will offer more informal discussions on specific topics, including: Arctic project infrastructure; environmental solutions; personnel training; and finance & insurance. Each round table will be hosted by key project operators and industry experts.

CASE STUDIES’ SESSION – “Learning from the experience of others”: Case Studies from international Arctic oil & gas project operators

Practical Case Studies, presented by oil & gas majors active in other Arctic regions, including Norway, Canada, Alaska, and Greenland, will highlight the key challenges faced, solutions found, and achievements to date. A Case Study of lessons learned from offshore operations in Sakhalin will also offer invaluable information for Russia's future Arctic projects.

INTERACTIVE PANEL DEBATES throughout the programme

A number of interactive panel debates will offer lively discussion on the ‘burning issues’ for Russia’s Arctic oil and gas projects

NEW! INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE: Developing Norway's Arctic oil and gas fields?

Government policies and strategy for the development of Norwegian Arctic oil and gas projects, outlined by Norway's Ministry of Petroleum & Energy. PLUS! A CASE STUDY of the SNOHVIT project, presented by Oivind Nilsen, VP Snohvit, Statoil

NEW! Reviewing the success of the Sakhalin oil and gas projects: are there lessons to be learnt for the Arctic?

CASE STUDY presented by Andrei Galaev, CEO of Sakhalin Energy Investment Company Ltd.

Key speakers

	Ole Anders Lindseth Director General Ministry of Petroleum and Energy of Norway*

	Denis Khramov Deputy Minister Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, RF

	Valery Yazev Vice Speaker State Duma, President, Russian Gas Society

	Christian Bukovics Shell Exploration and Production, Vice President Exploration Shell Russia and the CIS*

	Øivind Nilsen Vice President Snøhvit Statoil ASA

	Kirill Molodtsov Deputy CEO Shtokman Development AG