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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; a Lecturer in the Schools of Government and Sustainability & Research Associate at the Institute of Policy and Strategy (IPS) at 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 lecture: Dr. Amit Mor, Co-CEO, Eco Energy Financial & Strategic Consulting and IDC Herzliya - presentation
Keynote presentation: Dr. Yuval Steinitz, Minister of National Infrastructures, Energy and Water Resources
MK Ayoob Kara, Deputy Minister of Regional Cooperation
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 |
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 - presentation
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Discussion with entrepreneurs and investors representatives:
Mr. Zahi Sultan, Chairman, Clal Finance Underwriting - presentation
Mr. Yossi Gvura, Deputy CEO - Finance, Delek Drilling and Avner Oil Exploration
Mr. Zvi Rome, Co-Founder, Petco International Energy, Chairman of the Energy Committee, Israel-United States Chamber of Commerce - presentation
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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 - presentation
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How to Reignite Natural Gas Exploration & Production and the Regulatory Framework?
- The future of oil and gas exploration in Israel – will explorations resume?
- 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: 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 of Ratio Oil Exploration
Mr. Bini Zomer, Director of Noble Energy in Israel
Mr. Ron Maor, CEO, Modiin Energy
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Natural Gas Export and Regional Energy Cooperation (1) -
Will East MED Gas be exported to Egypt? 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, Cyprus and Europe?
Mr. Ron Adam, Special Envoy on Energy, Permanent Representative of Israel to Irena, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Adv. Renelle Joffe, Partner, Head of Energy Group Meitar Liquornik Geva Leshem Tal & Co., Advocates
Mr. Yossi Abu, CEO of Delek Drilling - presentation
Dr. Eran Lerman, Senior Research Associate at the Begin-Sadat Center and member of faculty at Shalem College. Until recently Deputy National Security Adviser
Dr. Charles Elinas, CEO, E-C Natural Hydrocarbons Company, Cyprus - presentation
Mr. George Papadopoulos, Oil & Gas Consultant, East Med Specialist, U.S. - presentation
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14.30 – 15.25 |
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 - presentation
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
Mr. Sagi Dagan, Head, Corporate Energy Business Unit, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems
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14:30 – 16:30
Workshop: The Dutch experience in developing offshore resources and prosperous natural gas markets
* In Association with the Dutch Embassy in Israel
Moderator: Mr. Orin Shefler, Bipol Energy
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An international perspective on Israeli offshore developments
- An insight in the relation between Israeli offshore developments and the international supply chain
- A discussion on the key elements behind a successful offshore execution
Mr. Fabrizio Giordano, Sr. Business Advisor, Heerema Marine Contractors - presentation
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Making the seabed transparent: Getting offshore site investigations right
- The shallow subsurface is often the biggest unknown in deepwater offshore field developments
- Timely and well designed geophysical and geotechnical site investigations help reduce this uncertainty and thus project risk
- See how state-of-the-art technology and data analysis can promote a safer and more economic development
Mr. Martin Galavazi, General Manager, Fugro Engineers - presentation
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Overview and Key Elements of Floating Gas Production Projects
- Overview of Floating Production Units
- Key drivers in an offshore gas project
- High Level overview on Execution of an EPC of Floating Gas Production Unit
Mr. Martijn Elbers, Area Business Development Director, SBM Offshore
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Ms. Elfride Covarrubias Villegas, Business Development Manager Italy & MED Area, DNV-GL – Oil & Gas - presentation
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Panel Discussion and Q & A
Mr. Fabrizio Giordano, Heerema
Mr. Martin Galavazi, Fugro
Mr. Martijn Elbers, SBM Offshore
Ms. Elfride Covarrubias Villegas , DNV-GL, DNV-GL
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Natural Gas Export and Regional Energy Cooperation (2) - Will East MED gas be export to Turkey, Jordan and the Palestinian Authority??
- The Turkish Energy Market, supply sources and Gas demand forecast
- Will Gaza Marine gas field be developed?
- Economic and business incentives
- Geopolitics and Strategy
Mr. Hasan Selim Ozertem, Center for Energy Security Studies, International Strategic Research Organization, Ankara
Mr. Matthew Bryza, Member of the Board of Directors, Turcas Petrol; Former U.S Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Istanbul
Mr. Tal Garih, Energy Specialist, ALARKO Holding; a Faculty & Board Member at Bahcesehir University's Graduate School of Business, Istanbul
Mr. Tarek Awaad, Managing Partner of Central Gas ventures, Jordan – U.S.
Dr. Alon Liel, Former Foreign Ministry Director General and Israeli Counsel to Turkey
Ms. Gina Cohen, Natural Gas Consultant
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15.30 – 17.30 |
Concurrent Sessions C |
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15:30-16:30
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
Chair: Mr. Shimon Seroussi, Co-CEO , Eco Energy Financial & Strategic Consulting - presentation
Dr. Amit Mor, Co-CEO, Eco Energy Financial & Strategic Consulting and IDC Herzliya - presentation
Dr. Charles Ellinas, CEO, E-C Natural Hydrocarbons Company, Cyprus - presentation
Mr. Amir Foster, Natural Gas Advisor
Mr. Moty Kuperberg, Business Development Manager, Dynamic Shipping; Oil and LNG Specialist - presentation
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16:30-17:30
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
Mr. Gil Shaki, Office of Chief Scientist, Ministry of Economy
Mr. Shahar Larry, Joint-CEO, Demaya – Insights in Action ltd.
Mr. Boaz Ur, CEO Co-Founder, Harbo Technologies
Mr. Uri Rapoport, Founder and CEO, Aspect Imaging Ltd. Imaging Energy LLC
Mr. Dotan Borenstein, Business Development Manager, Hutchinson Kinrot - presentation
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15:30-17:30
Water Energy Nexus regional initiative: Jordan-Israel The Palestinian Authority
- Presentation of a new Regional Water Energy Nexus initiative
- First results of the feasibility study
Chair: Mr. Gidon Bromberg, Israeli Director, Eco Peace Middle East
Dr. Shahar Dolev, Israel Energy Forum
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Comments and Discussion - Interdependent mechanisms between Israel and its neighbors in the form of a proposed water-energy nexus
Dr. Yossi Beilin, President, Beillink
Mr. Hashem Hussein, Director General, Ministry of Regional Cooperation
Mr. Yosef Abramowitz, Founder and CEO Gigawatt Power, Founder Arava Power
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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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Chairman of plenary sessions:
Dr. Amit Mor Co-CEO, Eco Energy Financial & Strategic Consulting; a Lecturer in the Schools of Government and Sustainability & Research Associate at the Institute of Policy and Strategy (IPS) at the Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya (IDC)
New Lens Scenarios – a Shift in Perspective for a World in Transitions
Dr. Ewald A. Breunesse, Manager Energy Transitions, Royal Dutch-Shell, Nederland - presentation
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Global Warming and Climate Change in the Eastern Mediterranean Area - Energy and Water Aspects
Prof. Yoav Yair, Dean, School of Sustainability, IDC Herzliya - presentation
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Society and Energy in Renewable Israel
Dr. Michael Mero, Public Ideas
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China – the Energy Giant and its Energy Relations with Israel
Dr. Gal Luft, Senior Adviser, United States Energy Security Council; Senior Adviser, China Energy Fund Committee; Co-Chairman, Global Forum on Energy Security
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Development of Energy Industry and Operation of International companies in Israel
Mr. Adrian Hillel, CEO, Adris Eng. Co.
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Where Israel Electric Corporation is Heading
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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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. Udi Adiri, Deputy Director of Budget Department, Ministry of Finance
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11.00 – 11.30 |
Coffee break |
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11.30 – 12.20 |
Concurrent Sessions A |
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The Future of the Israeli electricity Sector 1
- 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?
Chair: Dr. Amit Mor, Co-CEO, Eco Energy Financial & Strategic Consulting and IDC Herzliya
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. Giora Almogi, CEO OPC - Rotem
Mr. Amos Lasker, Director, Amrav Investments, former President & CEO of IEC
Mr. Udi Adiri, Deputy Director, Budget Dept., Ministry of Finance
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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. Alexander Varshavsky, Director, Natural Gas Authority, Ministry of National Infrastructures, Energy & Water Resources
Ms. Adi Hachmon, Energy Coordinator, Budget Dept., Ministry of Finance
Mr. Jay Epstein, Manager of Commerce and Business Development, Israel Natural Gas Lines - presentation
Mr. Gabriel Bitton, Chairman, Energy Committee of the Industrialist Association;` Managing Director, Oxygen & Argon Works - presentation
Mr. Shay Ezra, CEO, Dor Alon gas
Mr. Moshe Shpitzer, CEO, Negev Natural Gas
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12.20 – 13.15 |
Concurrent Sessions B |
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The Future of the Israeli electricity Sector 2
- Is it worth investing in IPPs in Israel?
- Electricity tariffs - Trends and devolvement
- What needs to be done in order to help the IEC recover from its financial crisis?
Ms. Nurit Gal, Director, Electricity & Regulation Division, Electricity Authority
Mr. Giora Almogi, CEO OPC - Rotem
Mr. Amos Lasker, Director, Amrav Investments, former President & CEO of IEC
Mr. Udi Adiri, Deputy Director, Budget Dept., Ministry of Finance |
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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
Chair: Mr. Shimon Seroussi, Co-CEO , Eco Energy Financial & Strategic Consulting - presentation
MK Issawi Frej, Member of the Economic Committee, Meretz Party
Mr. Moshe Shpitzer, CEO, Negev Natural Gas
Mr. Shmuel Rifman, Mayor, Ramat HaNegev Regional Council and Chairman of the Board of the Regional Councils Association
Ms. Adi Hachmon, Energy Coordinator, Budget Dept,. Ministry of Finance
Mr. Uzi Havshush, Chief Executive Officer of the Economic Company, Ramat HaNegev Regional Council
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14.30 – 15.20 |
Concurrent Sessions C |
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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
Mr. Oded Agmon, Director, Regulation Department, Electricity Authority
Mr. Doron Brenmmiler, Executive VP, Brenmmiler Energy - presentation
Adv. Nadav Olgan, Partner, Erdinast, Ben Nathan & Co., Advocates
Mr. Carmel Yogev, Deputy CEO, Rimon
Mr. Avraham Zavdi, Managing Director, United Technologies
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Mr. Nissan Caspi, CEO Global Power
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Marine Program for Israel - Energy, Security and the Environment
- Marine planning and energy
- How to prepare for environmental risks?
Chair: Ms. Maya Yacobs, CEO, Zalul environmental Organization
Introduction lectures:
Professor Shamay Assif, Head, the Center of Urban and Regional Studies and the Spatial Planning and Design Laboratory, the Faculty of Architecture and Town Planning, Technion, Israel Institute of Technology
Mr. Ken Fucik, Manager, Health-Environment-Safety, Noble Energy Israel
Mr. Avri Shefler, CEO, Bipol Energy - presentation
Mr. Uri Aldubi, Chairman, Israel Oil & Gas Exploration Industry Association
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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
Mr. Eran Yaacov, First Deputy Director General Economic Department, Israel Tax Authority
Mr. Moshe Weizmann, Senior Director, Vehicle Department, Ministry of Transportation
Mr. Guy Silberman, Business Consulting and Enterprising
Mr. Nir Frogel, Manager, Project & Engineering Division, Colmobil Mercedes
Mr. Saar Shafir, Deputy Managing Director, Fuel Choice Initiative, Prime Minister Office
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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. Alon Tamari, Co-CEO Solar Power
Mr. Avraham Brenmmiler, President & CEO, Brenmmiler Energy - presentation
Mr. Honi Kabalo, Director of Renewanle Energy Dept., Electricity Authority
Mr. Snir Niv, Energy Referent, Budget Department, Ministry of Finance
Mr. Yuval Zohar, Ministry of National Infrastructures, Energy and Water Resources
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Israel's Preparations Towards the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Convention in Paris - Challenges and Business Opportunities
- 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
Chair: Mr. Naor Yerushalmi, CEO Life & Environment – Umbrella Organization of Israel’s Environmental NGOs
Mr. Yechezkel Lifshitz, Deputy General Director, Energy & Water Infrastructure, Ministry of Infrastructure, Energy & Water Resources
Ms. Yael Cohen Faran, CEO, Israel Energy Forum
Dr. Karni Lotan Marcus , School of Sustainability , IDC Herzliya
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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
Chair: Mr. Israel Yaniv , Chairman of the Board of Directors, Dor Alon Energy
Mr. Chen Bar-Yosef , Oil and Gas Director , Ministry of National Infrastructures, Energy and Water Resources
Mr. Yona Fogel, CEO Paz
Mr. Rafi Tatarka , CEO of PEI
Dr. Eli Barnea, CEO, Sigma Epsilon Power Engineering
Ms. Norden Shalabana, Head of Natural Gas & Fuels Sector, Budget Department, Ministry of Finance
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16.20 – 17.30 |
Final Plenary Session |
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The Sea as a National Resource: Defense, Energy & Strategy
Vice Admiral (Ret.) David Ben Bashat, Former Commander in Chief of the Israeli Navy - presentation
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Economy, Society, Energy & Democracy
MK Shelly Yacimovich, Labor Party
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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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