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Monday, November 22, 2021 |
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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 the morning sessions: Dr. Amit Mor Co-CEO, Eco Energy Financial & Strategic Consulting; Senior Lecturer at Reichman University.
The International, Regional & Israeli Energy Sector and Regional Cooperation
- The energy crisis and its impact on the global and Israeli economies
- Global trends, climate change, the shift to renewable energy and their impact on energy sources and energy prices
- Energy policy and Energy R&D in Israel.
- The development of the Israeli natural gas resources.
Dr. Amit Mor Co-CEO, Eco Energy Financial & Strategic Consulting; Senior Lecturer at Reichman University. presentation
A recorded intrerview with Ms. Karine Elharrar, Minister of Energy
Ms. Orit Farkash Hacohen - Minister of Innovation, Science & Technology
Ms. Elizabeth Press, Director, Planning & Programme Support, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
Man/Woman of the Year in the Energy Sector Ceremony
Ms. Yael Ravia-Zadok, Ambassador, Deputy Director General, Head of Economic Affairs Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Mr. Gidon Bromberg, Israeli Director of EcoPeace Middle East
Mr. Jeff Ewing, Managing Director, Chevron Eastern Mediterranean presentation
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Mr. Yigal Landau, CEO and member of the Board of Ratio Oil Exploration
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11:15-11:45 |
Coffee and cake break |
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11:45-12:45 |
The natural gas sector – business opportunities for companies in the industry
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- Development plans for the gas fields: Leviathan, Tamar and Karish-Tanin,
- Natural gas for export and regional cooperation: will there be an increase in exports of natural gas to the Egyptian market and to the Egyptian liquefaction plants?
- Will natural gas be exported to Europe?
- Will an FLNG facility (Floating natural gas facility) be established in Israel?
- The impact of Chevron Corporation’s entry into Israel - will the company further develop the local and regional natural gas markets?
Mr. Yossi Abu, CEO Delek Drilling presentation
Mr. Pierre Vergerio, CEO IGI Poseidon, Executive VP, Gas Midstream, Energy Management & Optimization, Edison presentation
Mr. Amir Foster, Director, Association of Oil & Gas Exploration Industries
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Mr. Guy Samet, Director, Natural Resources Administration & Petroleum Commissioner, Ministry of Energy
Mr. Bini Zomer, Head of Foreign Affairs and Administration, Chevron Mediterranean
Mr. Yossi Shazar, COO, Ratio Oil Exploration
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12:45-13:20 |
The development of the natural gas market
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- What is causing the delay in the development of the local natural gas market and of the distribution system?
- Will new industries be established to use natural gas as feedstock, such as fertilizer, fuels, and petrochemical industries?
- Competition in the supply of gas - will gas prices in Israel continue to drop?
Mr. Gabi Bitton, Chairman, Energy Committee, Manufacturers’ Associaiton; CEO & Founding Partner Koys Technologies
Dr. Jonathan Eikenbaum, CEO Greenpeace Israel
Mr. Shimshon Brokman, Head, Fuel Management Department, Israel Electric Corporation
Mr. Yair Rubinstein, VP Business Development, Israel Natural Gas Lines
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13:20-14:00 |
Investment financing and risk management
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- Financing investments in oil & gas exploration, renewable energy and energy infrastructure: Will foreign investors come to Israel?
- What is the cost of raising capital for developing the energy sector?
Chair: Mr. Shimon Seroussi, Co-CEO, Eco Energy Financial & Strategic Consulting presentation
Mr. Yaniv Friedman, CEO, Modiin energy presentation
Mr. Noam Peleg, Project Finance & Infrastructure Manager, Mizrahi Tefahot Bank
Ms. Gal Reiter, Senior Analyst & Investor Relations' Manager, Ratio Oil Exploration
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15:00-15:30 |
Analysts’ Estimate
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- Forecast of oil & gas prices
- Economic evaluation of gas reservoirs, solar and conventional power plants, and energy infrastructure.
- What do the analysts say about the hare price of energy companies?
Mr. Shimon Seroussi, Co-CEO, Eco Energy Financial & Strategic Consulting presentation
Ms. Elah Alkalay, VP Business Development, I.B.I. Investment House; Chair of the Board, I.B.I. Mutual Funds
Ms. Ella Fried, Senior Analyst, Bank Leumi
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15:30-16:30 |
The Water Sector in the Next Decade: Energy, Technology and the Climate Crisis
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- Innovation and energy in the water economy
- The climate crisis and rise in water consumption
- Water resources and regional cooperation in the water and energy fields
Chair: Ms. Sonia Gorodisky, Economics Journalist, Walla! News
Prof. Yoav Yair, Dean, School of Sustainability, Reichman University presentation
Mr. Yehezkel Lifshitz, Deputy General Director, Energy Infrastructure, Ministry of Energy
Mr. Moti Shiri, VP of Technology, Mekorot presentation
Mr. Barak Gerber, Director of Commercial Department, Mekorot
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16:30-17:30 |
Hydrogen Economy
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- Which global policy and regulatory measures are in place to implement hydrogen technology?
- What are some of the projects planned for new green hydrogen production facilities in the Netherlands?
- How can we trace and guarantee the origin of green hydrogen using blockchain technology?
- Potential hydrogen valleys in Israel and the international cooperation opportunities they offer
Chair: Dr. Racheli Kreisberg, Innovation Attache, Embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlands in Israel presentation
Mr. Jonathan Walters, Senior Energy and Climate Change Economist, and former World Bank Regional Director, MENA presentation
Ms. Nicole Vermeulen, Supply Chain Manager Green & Industrial hydrogen, Shell
Mr. Yossi Ron ,VP Energy and Strategic Projects, ICL Group presentation
Mr. Arno Laeven, Energy Track Lead, Dutch Blockchain Coalition presentation
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Tuesday, November 23, 2021 |
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08:00-09:00 |
Gathering, registration, breakfast and exhibition tour |
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09:00-10:00 |
Development of the Electricity Industry: from Decisions to Implementation
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- Fuel basket for power generation – natural gas, renewable energy and energy storage: what is the optimal mix?
- System Management Company - How will electricity trade be conducted?
- The future of IPPs, system management and development plans of the electricity sector
- What steps should the regulators take to attract new players in the generation and supply of the electricity sector?
- Will households be able to purchase electricity directly from suppliers?
Chair: Dr. Amit Mor Co-CEO, Eco Energy Financial & Strategic Consulting; Senior Lecturer at Reichman University
Opening Lecture: Mr. Chen Herzog- Chief Economist & Partner, BDO Consulting presentation
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Major General (Res.) Sami Turgeman, Chairman, Noga, Electricity System Management Co.
Ms. Shani Mandel Laufer, Head of Energy team, Budget Department, Ministry of Finance
Mr. Oz Levi, VP Electricity & Regulation, The Electricity Authority
Mr. Giora Almogy - CEO, OPC Energy
Mr. Adam Ben Yehuda - Project Finance Sector Manager, Mizrahi Tefahot Bank presentation
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10:00-11:00 |
Renewable Energy and Management of Energy Systems – is it a feasible target to construct an additional 12,000 MW of capacity in the forthcoming decade?
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- Dual developments in renewable energy: Agro PV, Floating PV systems, utilization of roads, roofs and parking lots
- Removal of barriers to the development of renewable energy: land taxation, building permits, connections to transmission and distribution networks
- Will solar electricity tariffs continue to fall?
- Will only solar photovoltaic technology be deployed? What about wind energy, biomass, CSP?
Chair: Mr. Eitan Parnas, Director, Green Energy Association of Israel
Mr. Ido Mor, Energy Referent, Budget Department, Ministry of Finance
Mr. Alaa Fakhouri, Head of the Renewable Energy Department, Electricity Authority presentation
Dr. Uzi Zrahia, VP Planning & Development, Noga Electricity System Management Co. presentation
Mr. Zohar Lavie, Statutory and Environmental Consultant; Deputy CEO - Regulation, Agri-light Energy Investments presentation
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11:00-11:30 |
Coffee and cake break |
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11:30-12:30 |
Energy Storage
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- Electrical storage in battery farms - By the end of this decade, will there be 12 hours of conventional storage facilities in Israel?
- Pumped storage - will additional pumped storage facilities be established in Israel?
- Storing electricity with other technologies - air compression, flywheels, etc.
Chair: Dr. Nurit Gal, CEO E-NRGY
Mr. Yossi Sokoler, Head of Regulation Department, Electricity Authority
Mr. Yehuda Gil, Manager of Transmission System Development, Reliability & High Voltage Equipment and Statutory Planning, Noga, Electricity System Management Co. presentation
Mr. Rami Stern, Head of Transmission and Energy Storage Sector, Network Engineering Division, Israel Electric Corporation presentation
Mr. Allon Raveh, CEO, Shikun & Binui Energy presentation
Mr. Michael Jungreis, Director of Business Development, Ormat presentation
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12:30-13:30 |
Breakthrough technologies in the energy sector and smart energy
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- Research & Development of new technologies in the fields of renewable energy and energy storage
- Investments in new technologies in the fields of electric and alternative transportation
- Distribution of energy production systems and smart energy management
Chair: Mr. Elad Shaviv, Executive Director, EnergyCom, the Israeli energy innovation community presentation
Dr. Gideon Friedman. Substitute Head Scientist, Ministry of Energy
Ms. Zviah Baron, Head of Innovation, Israel Electric Corporation
Mr. Shai Gershon, Partner-CEO, Contel Technologies Group presentation
Mr. Amos Goren, Owner & CEO AMSTAF-UGV
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13:30-14:00 |
The State Budget and the Transition to a Low-Carbon Economy
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- Will a carbon tax be imposed in Israel? Who will be taxed and at what rate? How will the tax affect the electricity, industrial and transport sectors?
- Green transportation in Israel: a policy designers perspective
Mr. Lior Gallo, Macro and Policy Division, Research Department, Bank of Israel presentation
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15:00-15:50 |
The Fuel Sector at the Electric Vehicle Era
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- Refineries, Infrastructure and fuel companies - development plans in the era of electric vehicles
- Are oil refineries expected to be shut-down by 2040?
- Business opportunities in the infrastructure and fuel storage sectors
Chair: Mr. Israel Yaniv, Chairman of the Board, Dor Alon Energy
Mr. Eran Haimovich, CEO of Energy Infrastructures (PEI)
Mr. Ido Rosolio, Chairman, Paz Ashdod Refinery
Mr. Chen Bar Yosef, Director, Oil & Gas Administration, Ministry of Energy
Mr. Erez Halfon, Chairman, Europe-Asia Pipeline Corporation (EAPC)
Mr. Amit Bracha, Executive Director, Adam Teva V’Din Environmental Advocacy
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15:50-17:00 |
The Shift to Electric Transportation
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- By the end of the decade, will half of the new vehicle sales be electric vehicles?
- Will the import of family-owned internal combustion engines cars powered by gasoline or diesel be forbidden?
- Will heavy duty transportation also be powered by electricity?
- Challenges of establishing vehicle charging infrastructure and fast-charging at gas stations.
- Will vehicles be fueled with hydrogen?
- What will be the taxation scheme imposed on electric vehicles?
Opening lectures
Mr. Ya’acov Zalel, Editor, Automotive & Technology News presentation
Mr. Amichay Bram, VP Operation & Engineering, Sonol presentation
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Chair: Mr. Israel Yaniv, Chairman of the Board, Dor Alon Energy
Mr. Avner Flor, Senior Deputy Director General for Traffic
Ms. Rivka Loifer, Deputy Director Financial Economics Division, The Electricity Authority
Mr. Dani Shavit, CEO, Lubinski Group, Distributor of Peugeot, Citroen, Opel, DS, MG Vehicles in Israel
Mr. Ran Aloya, CEO Gnrgy
Mr. Shlomi Basson, VP, Bazan Group
Mr. Lior Shmueli, CEO, Dor Motors
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For information about sponsorship and exhibition, please click here
* The Program is subject to changes
* Foreign lecturers will speak in English (simultaneous translation will be available)
* The conference will be held under the Ministry of Health’s COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines. The participants will be required to present a “Green Passport” and wear masks
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