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The 19th Israel International Energy & Business Convention 2022
The International energy crisis, energy security and lessons for Israel
December 5-6, Expo, Tel Aviv
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Monday, December 5, 2022 |
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08.00-09.00 |
Gathering, registration and breakfast |
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09.00-11.00 |
Opening plenary session: |
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The International, Regional & Israeli Energy Sector and Regional Cooperation
• The energy crisis and its impact on the global and Israeli economies.
• Climate change and energy security and their impact on energy sources.
• Energy development policy and the future shift to renewable energy.
Chair and opening presentation: Dr. Amit Mor Co-CEO, Eco Energy Financial & Strategic Consulting; Senior Lecturer at Reichman University presentation
MK Karine Elharrar, Minister of Energy, in a conversation with Dr.Amit Mor
Mr. Shaul Zemach, CEO, Energean Israel presentation
Mr. Amos Hochstein, Special Presidential Coordinator for Global Infrustructure and Energy Security, U.S. Government (via Zoom)
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Man/Woman of the Year in the Energy Sector Ceremony |
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Regional Cooperation
• The energy crisis and its impact on the global and Israeli economies.
• Climate change and energy security and their impact on energy sources.
• Energy development policy and the future shift to renewable energy.
Amb. Marina Rosenberg, Special Envoy for Energy, the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Mr. Amit Lang. CEO, Mekorot, National Water Company presentation
Mr. Gidon Bromberg, Israeli Director of EcoPeace Middle East
Mr. Mohamed Saad, President and CEO, Signify, Egypt & NEA (via Zoom)
Prof. Itay Fishhendler, Professor at the geography department, Hebrew University presentation
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Insurance and Risk Management, supporting Investment in Energy & Power
Mr. Guy Bessis, Managing Director, Marsh Energy & Power Practice, presented by Ms. Neomi Gisser, CEO, Marsh Israel
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11.00-11.30 |
Coffee and cake break |
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11.30-13.00 |
Developments in the Natural Gas Sector
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● Will natural gas prices in Israel continue to fall?
● The entry of Karish and its' effect on the gas sector and the competition with Leviathan and Tamar.
● The conflict with Lebanon over the exclusive economic zone and its effect on future explorations.
● Natural gas export to the Egyptian market and to the Egyptian liquefaction plants and its contribution to regional cooperation.
● Will FLNG plants (Floating natural gas plants) be established in Israel?
● Will natural gas be exported to Europe?
Chair: Dr. Amit Mor Co-CEO, Eco Energy Financial & Strategic Consulting; Senior Lecturer at Reichman University
Mr. Jeff Ewing, Managing Director, Chevron Eastern Mediterranean in a 1x1 conversation with Dr. Amit Mor
Mr. Fabrizio Mattana, Executive Vice President Gas Assets for Edison and CEO, IGI Poseidon presentation
Mr. Amir Foster, Israeli Natural Gas Trade Association Executive Director, Chair of International Gas Union's Strategic Committee presentation
Adv. Renelle Joffe, Head of the energy group, Meitar Law firm presentation
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Ms. Aya Avidor, Chairwoman, Israel Natural Gas Lines (INGL) presentation
Mr. Bini Zomer, General Manager for Corporate Affairs & Joint Ventures, Chevron Mediterranean
Mr. Yossi Shazar, COO, Ratio Energies presentation
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Offshore pipeline construction
Chair: Mr. Bartlomiej Z. Kolosowski, Head of Offshore, Midstream and Downstream Southern Europe, Energy Systems, DNV
Mr. Pieter Kambier, Senior project manager, Allseas EPC contractor
Mr. Jeroen Timmermans, Engineering Manager, Intecsea Engineering Company
Mr. Andrea Spessa, Offshore, Midstream & Downstream Head of Department (Southern Europe, Middle East, Africa & Latin America), DNV
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13.00-13.45 |
Investment Financing and Risk Management
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● Financing investments for renewable energy, natural gas, electricity and energy infrastructure.
● Securing sources for financing investments in energy: 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. Adam Ben Yehuda, Head of Project Finance Department, Investment Division, Mizrahi Tefahot Bank presentation
Mr. Ron Maor, CEO, Isramco
Ms. Galit Palzur, Sustainability, Climate and Disaster Risks Management Expert presentation
Mr. Guil Bashan, Principal Analyst and Director of Investor Relations
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14.45-15.00 |
Energy security in the future electricity system
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Prof. Yael Parag, Deputy Dean, School of Sustainability, Reichman University presentation
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● European carbon tax policy and carbon border tax.
● Plans of taxation of carbon in Israel and their effects on industry and electricity tariffs.
Dr. Adi Brender, Director of Macro Economic and Policy Analysis division, Research Department, Bank of Israel
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15.15-16.15 |
Hydrogen Economy
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● The international experience in developing hydrogen projects and technologies.
● Israeli initiatives to develop hydrogen projects and the international cooperation opportunities they offer.
● Developing hydrogen valleys in Israel: from vision to execution.
● Overcoming regulatory barriers – lessons learned from the US and Europe
Chair: Dr. Racheli Kreisberg, Innovation Attaché, Netherlands Embassy in Israel presentation
Mr. Patrick Cnubben, Director Strategy Hydrogen, New Energy Coalition, Hydrogen
Architect, the Netherlands (via Zoom)
Mr. Yossi Ron, VP Energy and Special Projects, ICL presentation
Mr. Shlomi Basson, VP, Bazan Group presentation
Ms. Maryna Hritsyshyna, Senior Manager Regulatory Affairs, Hydrogenious LOHC, Germany (via Zoom) presentation
Adv. Elad Sharabani, Partner in Meitar Law firm, Energy and Infrastructure Group presentation
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16.15-17.15 |
C02 capture, utilization and storage - CCUS
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● International CCUS technologies and projects.
● Business opportunities to establish CCUS projects in Israel.
● Required regulation to promote CCUS projects in Israel.
Chair: Zviya Baron, CtD, Founder presentation
Prof. Mohammad Abu Zahra, Head of MENA Region, Global CCS Institute, UAE (via Zoom) presentation
Dr. Rani Calvo, Senior Researcher, Stratigraphy and Subsurface Research Division, the Geological Institute presentation
Ms. Maya Jacobs, Joint Founder and CEO, Climate Net presentation
Ms. Inbal Kan-Tor, Head of CCUS business, Airovation Technologies presentation
Mr. Elad Golan, Head of Regulation Department, Ministry of Energy
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Tuesday, December 6, 2022 |
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08.00-09.00 |
Gathering, registration and breakfast |
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09.00-10.15 |
Israel’s Energy Policy
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Mr. Lior Schillat, Director General, Ministry of Energy in a 1X1 conversationwith Dr. Amit Mor
Development of the Electricity sector: from Decisions to Implementation
● The Natural gas and electricity crisis in Europe and lessons to learn in for Israel.
● Fuel basket for power generation – natural gas and renewable energy: what is the optimal mix?
● Are we expecting an electricity crisis in the near future and what needs to be done to prevent it?
● System Management Company - How will electricity trade be conducted?
● 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 presentation
Opening Lecture: Mr. Chen Herzog- Chief Economist & Partner, BDO Consulting presentation
Mr. Itai Gutglick, Head of Macro Department, Electricity Authority presentation
Mr. Aviad Nevo, Client Relationship Manager, Project Finance Department, Mizrahi Tefahot Bank presentation
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Major General (Res.) Sami Turgeman, Chairman, Noga, Electricity System Management Co.
Ms. Rivka Loifer, Deputy Director Financial Economics Division, The Electricity Authority
Mr. Giora Almogy, CEO, OPC Energy
Mr. Ram Erlichman, SVP, Head of Generation and Energy Division, IEC
Mr. Nati Birenboim, CEO of the Private Electricity Producers association
The conversion of an Israeli company to a global company
Mr. Gilad Yavetz, CEO, Enlight Energy, 1X1 interview with Dr. Amit Mor
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10.15-11.00 |
Renewable Energy and Management of Energy Systems – is it a feasible target to construct an additional 15,000 MW of capacity in the forthcoming decade?
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● 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
Adv. Ronit Rozenstein-Barel, Partner, Energy, Infrastructure & Project Finance practice, Gornitzky & Co., Advocates
Dr. Uzi Zrahia, VP Planning & Development, Noga Electricity System Management Company
Mr. Yoni Hantis, Head of Business Development, Doral Group
Mr. Alaa Fakhouri, Head of the Renewable Energy Department, Electricity Authority
Mr. Jonathan Floreshaim, Head of Energy Sector Team, Budget Department, Ministry of Finance
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11.00-11.30 |
Coffee and cake break |
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11.30-12.15 |
Agri-Voltaic developments and dual use of land
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● Agricultural production and electricity generation – what is the optimal mix for the economy?
● Agri-voltaic technologies and the development potential in Israel.
● Challenges of development, tariffs, financial profitability and required regulation.
Chair: Mr. Zohar Lavie, Due Diligence & Regulation Consultant
Dr. Ram Fishman, senior lecturer in public policy, Tel Aviv University
Mr. Guy Rilov, Organic Farmer; Chairman, Organic Israel, Makura Farm
Mr. Udi Wild, CEO, Agrilight
Dr. Guy Rotem, Owner & CEO EcologyWise
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12.15-13.00 |
Energy Storage
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● The future of energy storage.
● What is the optimal mix between electricity generation with natural gas, renewables and energy storage?
● What is the optimal mix between developing the electricity network and establishing storage facilities?
● Electrical storage in battery farms - will there be 12 hours of conventional storage facilities available by the end of the decade?
Chair: Dr. Nurit Gal, CEO E-NRGY
Mr. Tal Mund, CEO and Co-Founder, BLEnergy presentation
Mr. Idan Barak, VP Technology and Projects Delivery, Energy Storage Systems, Ormat Technology
Mr. Yehuda Gil, Electrical System Management, Noga Electricity System Management Company presentation
Mr. Ido Schwab, Director of Economic Regulation - Distribution Infrastructure, Electricity Authority
Mr. Rami Stern, Head of transmission engineering and energy storage sector, Israel Electric
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13.00-13.45 |
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.
● Distributed energy production systems and smart energy management.
● Developing a technological community in Israel.
Chair: Mr. Amos Lasker, CEO EnergyCom
Opening presentation: Prof. Eugene Kandel, Co-Chair, Start-Up Nation Policy Institute
Dr. Gideon Friedman, Head Scientist, Ministry of Energy
Mr. Ofir Gomeh, CEO, Capital Nature
Adv. Amir Livne, Senior Vice President, Strategy, Innovation & Re-Structure Process, IEC
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14.45-16.00 |
Challenges and developments in the petroleum sector
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Mr. Effie Milutin, deputy general manager, commerce and marketing, Europe-Asia Pipeline Corporation (EAPC) presentation
The Fuel Sector at the Electric Vehicle Era
● 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 and opening lecture: Mr. Eran Haimovich, CEO of Energy Infrastructures (PEI)
Mr. Erez Halfon, Chairman, Europe-Asia Pipeline Corporation (EAPC)
Mr. Nir Kantor, Director of the Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Environmental society, Manufacturers Association of Israel
Mr. Moshe Sarussi, CEO, Ten - Energy and Retail Complexes
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16.00-16.15 |
Taxation policy in the Energy sector: will carbon tax be imposed? Will mobility tax be implemented?
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Mr. Eran Yaacov, Director of the Tax Authority
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16.15-17.15 |
Alternative and electrical transportation
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● Will half of the new vehicle sales in Israel in 2030 be electric vehicles?
● Will the import of family-owned internal combustion engine gasoline and diesel cars be forbidden?
● The future of public transportation –buses and trains.
● Will heavy duty transportation also be powered by electricity?
● Will vehicles be fueled with hydrogen?
● Challenges of establishing vehicle charging infrastructure and fast-charging at gas stations.
● What will be the taxation scheme imposed on electric vehicles?
Opening presention: The Impact of E-mobility on the Energy System
Mr. Baerte de Brey, ElaadNL, the knowledge and innovation center on smart charging infrastructure, the Netherlands presentation
Chair: Mr. Dani Shavit, CEO of Lubinski. Distributor of Peugeot, Citroen, Opel, DS, MG vehicles to Israel
Mr. Nahum Yehoshua, Head of the Clean Transportation Department, Sustainable Energy Division, Ministry of Energy
Mr. Avner Flor, Senior Deputy Director General for Traffic, Ministry of Transportation
Mr. Rammy Molcho, Chief Economist & Business Development, Taavura Holdings
Mr. Amichay Bram, VP Operation & Engineering, Sonol
Mr. Ran Aloya, CEO GNRGY
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* The Program is subject to changes
* Foreign lectors will speak in English (simultaneous translation will be available)
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