CWC Group Limited: Unleashing Africa’s Oil & Gas Potential March 2012
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CWC in Africa CWC has an impressive track record in Africa, having held some of the biggest oil and gas events within the energy industry. Over the past fourteen years, our African events have attracted thousands of delegates, sponsors and exhibitors. Ministers, Government Delegations and industry experts support and attend all CWC events.
Some of our flagship African events include:
Nigeria Oil & Gas (NOG)
Renewable World South Africa
Nigeria Oil & Gas Tech (NOG TECH)
Cote d’Ivoire Oil & Gas Summit
Nigeria Infrastructure & Construction
Equatorial Guinea Gas
Ghana Summit
Algeria Energy Week
Gulf of Guinea Oil & Gas
African Petroleum Producers’ Association Congress & Exhibition (APPA)
Practical Nigerian Content
Africa Power
Logistics West Africa
CWC Local Partners in Africa Additionally, CWC is proud to work in partnership with the following African companies who are experts in their field:
African Exhibition Services, Nigeria CAC, Algeria Capedes, Algeria Kross, Ghana
Egypt International Fairs, Egypt Memba Consultants Inc, Equatorial Guinea Soprep, Algeria
CWC has welcomed the support of the following distinguished speakers:
Algeria H.E. Dr Chakib Khelil, Minister of Energy & Mines Malika Belkahla, President of the SEA4 Ad Hoc Committee, SONATRACH Mohamed Meziane, Chairman & CEO, SONATRACH Chawki Rahal, Vice President Marketing, SONATRACH Noureddine Boutarfa, Chairman & CEO, SONELGAZ Angola José Gualter dos Remédios Inocêncio, Vice Minister of Petroleum Fernando Santos, General Counsel, Sonangol Olivier Bernard, Administration & Finance Director, Sonils Caetano Capitão, Deputy Director, Centro de Apoio Empresarial Manuel Ferreira de Oliveira, CEO, Galp Energia Egypt Eng. Mahmoud Latif, Chairman, EGAS Eng. Hany Soliman, President & Chairman, ECHEM Ahmad Atallah, Country Chairman & Managing Director, Shell Egypt Hesham Mekawi, Chairman, BP Egypt Equatorial Guinea H.E Ignacio Milam Tang, The Prime Minister H.E Coloma Edjang Mbengono, The Mayoress of Malabo, Equatorial Guinea H.E. Marcelino Owono Edu, Minister of Mines, Minerals, Industry & Energy H.E. Gabriel M Obiang Lima, Vice Minister of Mines, Minerals, Industry & Energy H.E Pedro Ondo, Minister of Economy & Trade & SMEs Promotion H.E Estanislao Don Malavo, Minister of Treasury & Budgets H.E Jose Ela Oyana, Minister of Planning & Economic Development H.E Miguel Angel Ondo Angue, The Secretary of State in Charge of Energy H.E Anastasio Asumu Mum, Minister for Fishing & the Environment Juan Antonio Ndong Ondo, Director General, SONAGAS, G.E.
Serapio Sima Ntutumu, Deputy Director General, SONAGAS, G.E. Candido Nsue Okomo, Director General, GEPetrol William G Wheeler, Managing Director, EG LNG, S.A.
Ghana H.E Dr Kwabena Donkor, Former Hon Dep. Minister for Energy responsible for Petroleum
Dr Oteng Adjei, Honourable Minister of Energy
Nana Asafo Adjaye, Managing Director GNPC
H.E. John Dramani Mahama, Vice President, Republic of Ghana
Hon Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP), Deputy Minister of Energy, Republic of Ghana
Kenya Hon Kiraitu Murungi, Minister of Energy, Kenya Libya Fituri El-Haj, Manager of Explorations, National Oil Corporation, Libya H.E. Abdalla El-Badri, Secretary of Energy, Socialist People’s Libyan Jamahiriya H.Ee Dr Abdulhafiz Zleitni, Secretary of Economy & Commerce Socialist People’s Libyan Jamahiriya Hammouda El-Aswad, Chairman, National Oil Corporation Faraj Said, Chairman, Arabian Gulf Oil Company Salah Kaabar, Chairman, Waba Oil Company Nagmeddin Arifi, Chairman, Zueitina Oil Company Abdullatif Zarrug, Advisor to NOC Chairman, NOC Ahmed Ouwn, Chairman, Sirte Oil Company Naser Ramadan, Chairman, Agip Oil Company Libya Fuad Krekshi, Project Manager, West Libya Gas Projects, Agip Gas J Brooks Buxton, Director, Conoco Middle East, Ltd Peter Bogin, Associate Director, CERA
Namibia Immanuel Mulunga, Petroleum Commissioner, Ministry of Mines & Energy, Namibia Robert Mwanachilenga, Engineering Manager, National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia, NAMCOR Nigeria H.E. Umaru Yar’Adua, Former President of the Republic of Nigeria H. E. Goodluck Jonathan, President, Federal Republic of Nigeria Dr Emmanuel Egbogah, P Eng, OON, Special Adviser to the President on Petroleum Matters Rilwanu Lukman, Former Honourable Minister of Petroleum Resources H Odein Ajumogobia, Former Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum - (Petroleum) Dr Lanre Babalola, Honourable Minister of Power Femi Olayisade, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources Mohammed Barkindo, Former Group Managing Director, NNPC Prof. Yinka Omorogbe, Company Secretary, NNPC Dr David Ige, GGM & Special Assistant to the GMD, NNPC Dr Bright Okogu, Director General, Budget Office of the Federation South Africa Ms Dipuo Peters, Minister of Energy of the Republic of South Africa Gareth Morgan, Shadow Environment Minister, Democratic Alliance, South Africa Sipho Mkhize, President & Chief Executive Officer, PetroSA Dr Faizel Mulla, Corporate Strategy Manager, PetroSA
Sipho Maseko, Chief Executive Officer, BP Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd
Southern Sudan HE Dr Barnaba Marial Benjamin, Minister of Regional Cooperation, GOSS HE Anthony Lino Makana, Minister of Commerce, Trade & Supply, GOSS HE Angelina Teny, State Minister for Energy & Mining, GONU HE Dr Rebecca Garang de Mabior, Minister of Roads & Transport, GOSS HE Albino Akol Akol, Minister of Industry & Mining, GOSS HE Dr Festo Kumbo, Minister for Animal Resources & Fisheries, GOSS HE Bol Kwanyin, Chairman, Southern Sudan Investment Authority Tanzania Halfani R Halfani, Director of Exploration, Production & Technical Services, Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation Regional Experts H.E. Abbas Ali Naqi, Secretary General, OAPEC Ann Pickard, Regional Executive Vice President, Shell Exploration and Production Africa Yi Jin Seok, General Manager/CEO, Korea National Oil Corporation Nigeria Emmanuel Mbi, Regional Director for Egypt, Yemen & Djibouti, The World Bank Ian Hewitt, Senior Vice President, North Africa, BG Group plc. Philippe Mathieu, VP for Natural Gas, MENA, StatoilHydro
Upcoming CWC Events in Africa THE MOST ESTABLISHED OIL & GAS EVENT IN GHANA Ghana Oil & Gas Summit & Exhibition | 27-29 March 2012 | Accra, Ghana
Oil, Gas & Frontier Markets
With continued support from GNPC, Ministry of Energy and H.E. John Dramani Mahama, Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, the 2012 Ghana Summit promises to once again be the biggest gathering of stakeholders in the country. Ghana Conference & Exhibition 2012 will unite international and regional experts, key decision makers, contractors and service providers to discuss how Ghana will be positioning itself as a key African oil producing country. Opportunities for the country are immense; opportunities for local and international investors are tremendous. Join the platform, join the dialogue, this event should not be missed!
Benefits of Attending Meet Ministers, government, GNPC officials and potential partners and investors from Ghana and the surrounding region Learn from expert speakers from Ghana, the region and the global community Participate in exclusive functions and dynamic networking Increase your client base, raise your company profile & do deals!
H.E. John Dramani Mahama, Vice President, Republic of Ghana Hon Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah (MP), Deputy Minister of Energy, Republic of Ghana Alex Mould, Chief Executive, National Petroleum Authority
Speakers Include “This seminar is an important milestone in the country’s march towards the acquisition of critical skills, knowledge and competencies that would enable Ghana benefit from the oil and gas industry that is about taking roots in our economy” Dr Oteng Adjei, Honourable Minister of Energy, Republic of Ghana
For further information visit www.cwcghana.com
WEST AFRICA’S LARGEST CONSTRUCTION & INFRASTRUCTURE EVENT Nigeria Infrastructure & Construction | 17-18 April 2012 | Lagos, Nigeria Nigeria Infrastructure & Construction is the largest gathering for the international infrastructure community in Nigeria. The event is supported by all the leading industry organisations and is the only event to do business, network and discuss strategies for implementing critical development projects in Nigeria on a Federal and State level.
Why You Need to Attend
Who You Will Meet
Identify new investment opportunities Showcase best practices Attract new investors into Nigeria Highlight new technologies and strategies Focus on trends and contracts
Meet key decision makers from the following sectors: Engineering & Construction - 25% Power - 25% Commercial Banks - 20% Lawyers - 15% Transport - 10% Security - 5%
“A very well organised event that promotes sustainable infrastructural development” R M Dabiri-Seteolu, AGM Procurements, Kresta Laurel
For further information visit www.cwcnic.com
WHERE THE GULF OF GUINEA OIL & GAS INDUSTRY MEET Gulf of Guinea Oil & Gas Conference 19-21 June 2012 | Malabo | Equatorial Guinea Gulf of Guinea is the largest and most senior forum to focus on African oil and gas issues and to promote investment in Africa’s thriving hydrocarbon sector. Held in Equatorial Guinea this year, hosted by Equatorial Guinean Ministry of Mines, Industry & Energy and personally endorsed by H.E. Gabriel Obiang Lima, Minister Delegate, Ministry of Mines, Industry & Energy, this 3 day event is the dynamic platform for African National Oil Companies, Governments, Financiers, Corporate Investors and senior decision makers from the whole continent.
Why You Need to Attend
• Be part of Africa’s leading strategic gathering - find new partners, do deals & develop future projects • Meet face-to-face with Ministers & senior government officials • Hear the latest updates on legislation & upcoming projects in the Gulf of Guinea region • Gain an in-depth insight into what the local content policies are in Africa • Make the best use of your travel budget - meet all the major decision makers from Sub-Saharan Africa in one place • Network with over 300 top executives in a relaxed & informal environment For further information visit www.cwcgog.com
REPOSITIONING NIGERIA'S OIL & GAS TECHNOLOGY, UTILISATION & COMMERCIALISATION Nigeria Oil & Gas Tech | 24-28 June 2012 | Lagos, Nigeria The Nigeria Oil & Gas Technology Exhibition 2012 will bring the industry together for the third time to exhibit the latest technology, operations and services Nigeria has to offer. It is the leading platform for buyers and sellers of cutting edge technological solutions, consultancy and industry leaders to meet under one roof to do business
Highlights 3 day technological exhibition supported and attended by the Ministry of Delta Niger Affairs & Petan Backed by 16 national and international industry leading organisations Steering committee comprised of the industry's most respected professionals See the latest products, innovations and key industry figures all under one roof The only industry event in the industry centre, Lagos!
Past Speakers Included H.E Sam Ode, Minister of State & Niger Delta Affairs, Niger Delta Ministry Dr Emmanuel Egbogah, Special Advisor to the President on Petroleum Matters, OON M A Fiddi, Group General Manager, NAPIMS Billy Agha, GED Engineering and Technology, NNPC
For further information visit www.cwcnogtech.com
IMPORTANCE OF POWER TO DRIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH Africa Power | 25 – 27 September 2012| Lagos With ECOWAS support and participation from Ministers of Power from the West African region, Africa Power Strategic Conference will be the must-attend platform to discuss power policies, governments’ strategies to increase power generation and legislation. Hear about the programmes that ECOWAS are prioritizing, upcoming projects and identify investment opportunities in the power sector.
THE MUST-ATTEND LEARNING FORUM ON NIGERIAN CONTENT Practical Nigerian Content | 23 – 25 October 2012 |Port Harcourt Practical Nigerian Content Forum 2012 will be once again held in the Niger Delta. The event will be the essential learning forum on Nigerian Content and will include a one day conference, a one day training course and a site visit to the heart of the industry. Learn the theory - Hear the success stories - See it in action!
Benefits of Attending Learning from the experiences of the established operators Hearing the viewpoints of the main operators on Nigerian Content Implementation Increasing your client base Hearing the strategy of the State Governors for regional development and their hopes and expectations from your company
For further information visit www.ncipnc.com
THE MEETING PLACE FOR LOGISTICS BUYERS & SELLERS IN WEST AFRICA Logistics West Africa | 5-7 November 2012 | Lagos, Nigeria Logistics West Africa is a unique platform bringing together senior supply chain directors from across the region to collectively debate the challenges, share experiences and give invaluable knowledge to find solutions that will drive your supply chain efficiency.
DELIVERING LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS - INCREASING EFFICIENCY - COST SAVING WHY YOU NEED TO ATTEND .
Draw on years of combined industry expertise to fast track your understanding of how to improve your company supply chain Gain critical insights into solutions for West Africa’s unique supply chain challenges Hear how colleagues are meeting the operational challenges associated with logistics in the region Share insights, foster dialogue and gain invaluable knowledge on where time and cost-savings can be made Join colleagues from across the industry to discuss cost control strategies through potential collaboration Held in Lagos, the world’s fastest growing city, be at the centre of the industry gaining invaluable insight
For further information visit www.cwc-logistics.com/westafrica
THE LARGEST & MOST PRESTIGIOUS OIL & GAS EVENT IN NIGERIA Nigeria Oil & Gas (NOG) | 18 - 21 February 2013 | Abuja, Nigeria With continued support from GNPC, Ministry of Energy and H.E. John Dramani Mahama, Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, the 2012 Ghana Summit was once again the biggest gathering of stakeholders in the country. Ghana Conference & Exhibition 2012 united international and regional experts, key decision makers, contractors and service providers to discuss how Ghana will be positioning itself as a key African oil producing country. Opportunities for the country are immense; opportunities for local and international investors are tremendous. Join the 2013 edition, this event should not be missed!
NOG 2011 Statistics: Exhibition Net space occupied: 3200m² Exhibiting Companies: 189 Exhibitors: 1289 Visitors: 3983
Strategic Conference Delegates: 1115 Speakers: 55 Sponsoring companies: 80
Local Content Seminar Delegates: 450 Technical Sessions Delegates: 211
“I would like to thank the organisers of Nigeria Oil & Gas ….this annual oil event has grown to become one of the most prestigious assemblages of experts and investors interested in the Nigerian oil business and its environment.”
H.E. Goodluck Jonathan, President for the Federal Republic of Nigeria
For further information visit www.cwcnog.com
100% focused on Energy & Infrastructure The CWC Group is a renowned world expert in oil, gas, power and investment sectors, particularly in emerging markets. Our track record speaks for itself. We have organised over 500 events in the past thirteen years, giving us an unparalleled wealth and depth of experience. We are now the acknowledged market leader in our field. The popularity of our conferences continues to grow. Speakers are drawn from the highest level of government, industry and commerce attracting a high-calibre of delegate.
Winner’s of the Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade The CWC Group is extremely proud to announce that it has won the Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade, one of the most prestigious awards in UK industry. These awards are made by the Queen on the advice of the Prime Minister, assisted by an advisory committee and recognise the winners for being among the most successful companies in the UK and for their outstanding achievement in international trade.
CWC Group Products & Services:
Government summits to promote investment opportunities and provide a unique networking forum. Often combined with exhibitions.
International industry conferences with senior-level industry speakers and topical agendas run by our inhouse experts focused on strategic issues and new business opportunities.
Exhibitions to showcase new technologies and innovation in industry so decision-makers and purchasers can forge partnerships and global alliances.
Private exclusive retreats, under Chatham House rules, to encourage open debate and high-level networking opportunities.
Road shows to promote licensing rounds or a specific investment opportunity, held in industry-related locations around the world.
Bespoke consultancy offering full promotional and organisational services for event hosting - international conference, road shows or private meetings – using our industry knowledge, contacts and expertise.
Training courses providing skills and knowledge relevant to the workplace, led by industry professionals. CWC Group’s School for Energy covering Gas & Power, Management, Legal, and Refining & Alternative Fuels.
In-house training for ministries, NOCs and IOCs offering customised programmes.
Corporate Responsibility CWC does not consider corporate responsibility as a mere philanthropic gesture or add-on. It is part of our core business. We print materials and banners locally, use local security and transport companies, software companies, cleaners, catering, local stand builders and entertainment. CWC funds the Technical Sessions at its AEW event and with the support of Halliburton at NOG so that engineers, smaller firms and students can attend free of charge. CWC takes its responsibility towards the environment very seriously. We offset the carbon emissions for staff air travel to and from our events and courses.
Supporting local causes We donate money to local charities in countries where we work. CWC is a major supporter of the Nigerian Childcare Trust and also supports the Motherless Babies Charity in Nigeria. CWC is also a member of The Nigerian Business Coalition Against AIDS (NIBUCAA). Myriam Chbani, our Head of CSR visiting the Drifting Angels orphanage, 2008
We have supported DIVOG, Drifting Angels Orphanage in Ghana by funding the building of their washing and toilet facilities. Funds raised from the Ghana Summits were used to install solar panels and more
accommodation for the children. Tackling key issues In-country, our work is carried out in consultation with the key stakeholders including the Government Ministries, internationals investors, NGO’s and industry experts. For example, in Nigeria, we host a special session on the Niger Delta to engage all stakeholders to discuss the prevalent issues. We also work with governments and UNCTAD in researching and holding events on sustainable development and local content. And it’s not just externally... CWC is an equal opportunities employer offering best current working practices to ensure our teams are wellplaced to deliver excellent results. Amongst our 100 permanent staff at our London headquarters, 19 languages are spoken. In addition to our own staff, CWC has offices, partners and agents in Algeria, Argentina, China, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Italy, Malaysia, Nigeria, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Thailand and Turkey.
Partners we are privileged to work with:
CWC have welcomed the support of the following companies as speakers and sponsors at our events:
For further information contact: CWC Group Limited Regent House, Oyster Wharf, 16-18 Lombard Road, London, SW11 3RB, UK Tel: +44 20 7978 0000 Fax: +44 20 7978 0099 Email: info@thecwcgroup.com
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