Conference Details
Russian Trade Delegation
in the UK
Organised by:
Eurasian Dynamics Ltd
Supported by:
Tuesday 9th June 2015
Central London
08.30-17.30
Following a successful Russian Energy Forum 2014, we are happy to invite you
to join us for the 2nd conference edition in London.
This year we extend the event to one full day, comprised of four sessions,
networking breaks, hot lunch and evening gala reception. Packed with 100+
speakers, experts, energy and finance companies, professional services firms
and distinguished government and VIP guests, this is a not-to-miss senior level
forum and opportunity to meet in person the leaders moving forward Russian
energy sector.
Attendees will engage in panel debates, special focus roundtables and will
enjoy companies’ presentations on what matters the most for international
energy business with Russia in the current climate.
Dr Boris Abramov,
Trade Representative of the
Russian Federation in the
United Kingdom
Mr Shao Zheng
Counsellor,
Embassy of the People’s
Republic of China in the UK
The Rt Hon.
The Lord Mandelson
Chairman, Global Counsel;
Non-executive Director, AFK
Sistema;
former European Trade
Commissioner and British
First Secretary of State
Mr Gregory Stoupnitzky,
Managing Director,
CIS Capital LLC;
Chief Executive Officer,
Azonto Petroleum
Dr Sergei Komlev
Head of Contract
Structuring and Pricing
Directorate,
Gazprom Export LLC
Ing. Paul Sullivan,
Senior Vice President
Global LNG and FLNG,
WorleyParsons Group
Mr Louis Skyner,
Head of Russian & CIS Oil
& Gas Practice,
Clifford Chance
Ms Kate Mallinson,
Partner, Political Risk,
GPW Ltd
Ms Katya Zapletnyuk,
Editor, Heren European Gas
Markets (EGM), ICIS
The Rt Hon
Charles Hendry
(f) Minister of State for
Energy and Climate
Change (2010-2012);
President, RBCC
Advisory Council
Mr Rodolphe Olard,
Managing Director, Global
Head of Natural Resources
Advisory, Structured Finance,
ING Bank
Dr Nat Moser
Director,
P.E. Poltava Energy
Company Ltd
Roger Munnings CBE
Chairman of the Board of
Directors, RBCC;
Independent Director, AFK
Sistema and JSC SUEK;
Chairman and CEO, KPMG
Russia/ CIS, 1996-2008
Mr Evgeny
Gavrilenkov,
Chief Economist &
Managing Director,
Sberbank CIB
Mr Alexander Gabuev,
Senior Associate and Chair,
Russia in the Asia-Pacific
Program,
Carnegie Centre Moscow
Mr Philip Lambert
Chief Executive Officer,
Lambert Energy Advisory
Mr Alex Griffiths,
Managing Director, Head
of Natural Resources and
Commodities, EMEA,
Fitch Ratings
Mr Steven Eke,
Senior Analyst Russia &
Ukraine,
Control Risks
Prof. Keun-Wook Paik,
Senior Research Fellow,
Oxford Institute for
Energy Studies
Dr Shamil Yenikeyeff,
Director at Oxford
International Centre &
Organising director at
International Energy
Centre, European University
at St Petersburg
Mr Nabil Khodadad,
Global Co-Head of Project
Finance Practice,
Vinson & Elkins
08.00 – 09.00
09.00 – 09.05
Registration and refreshments
Conference Opening
09.05 – 09.15
Welcome Address
Dr Boris Abramov
Trade Representative of the Russian Federation in the UK
09.15 – 09.30
Morning Keynote
The Rt Hon. the Lord Mandelson*
Chairman, Global Counsel; Non-executive Director, AFK Sistema; former European Trade Commissioner and British First Secretary of State
SESSION 1:
Russian Energy: A Year Under Sanctions. Change in Companies’ Strategies, Government’s Vision,
and international cooperation
09.30 – 11.00
Confirmed speakers include:
Mr Philip Lambert
CEO, Lambert Energy Advisory
Moderator:
Ing. Paul Sullivan
Senior Vice President, Global LNG and FLNG, WorleyParsons
The Rt Hon Charles Hendry
• WorleyParsons’ projects’ update in Russia in the current climate
• Focus on Vladivostok LNG, Black Sea, Baltic LNG, South Stream/ Turkish Stream
• Practical views on working in the current climate, future outlook and plans
(f) Minister of State for Energy and
Climate Change (2010-2012);
President, RBCC Advisory Council
Mr Louis Skyner
Head of Russian and CIS Oil & Gas Practice, Clifford Chance
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Impact of sanctions in practice: practical case studies
Projects’ structuring, export licenses and contracts, issues of designated nationals under sanctions
Structuring of financing deals: Western and Eastern (China, Hong-Kong, Singapore)
Available options for Rosneft, Novatek and other companies
Dr Shamil Yenikeyeff
Director, Oxford International Centre
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11.00 – 11.30
Changes in trade and international activities of Russian energy companies
Discussion with international energy companies: their experience and outlook
Ownership and access different companies are allowed to have in Russia
Response of Russian oil and gas companies and market transformations
Q&A session
Coffee Break
SESSION 2:
Russia-Asia Energy Relations: Towards Multilateral Cooperation in the Region
11.30 – 13.00
Confirmed speakers include:
Mr Shao Zheng
Counsellor, Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the United Kingdom
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China-Russia economic and energy cooperation
China’s Silk Road Economic Belt proposal - what’s in for Russia?
Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank - update
China-Russia oil and gas pipeline projects
Prof Keun-Wook Paik
Senior Research Fellow, Oxford Institute for Energy Studies; Associate Fellow, Energy, Environment and Resources, Chatham House
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Sino-Russian Oil and Gas cooperation: entering into a new era of strategic partnership?
Russia’s motivations: oil and gas initiatives
China’s energy revolution and natural gas expansion: pipeline corridors and LNG imports
Developing Russian energy cooperation with Korea and Japan
Central Asia-China Gas Pipelines
Implications for future LNG projects
Mr Alexander Gabuev
Senior Associate and Chair, Russia in the Asia-Pacific Programme, Carnegie Centre Moscow
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A “Soft Alliance”? Russia-China relations after Ukraine crisis
Three strategic shifts in cooperation: energy, finance, infrastructure and technology
Cooperation in Central Asia: Beijing’s new role
Two option for the EU: how to respond?
Q&A session
13.00 – 14.00
Lunch
Moderator:
TBC
SESSION 3:
Russia-Europe Energy Relations: Is Turkey a Solution and a New Strategic Partner, Ukraine’s Position
and Gas Trading Dynamics in the Region
14.00 – 15.30
Confirmed speakers include:
Dr Sergei Komlev
Head of Contract Structuring and Pricing Directorate, Gazprom Export LLC
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Gazprom Export views on European gas situation
Contracts and pricing with the European clients
Update on Turkish Stream discussions
Russian gas market views and outlook
Ms Katya Zapletnyuk
Editor, Heren European Gas Markets, ICIS
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Pricing dynamics in Central and Eastern Europe, cross-border gas pipeline
Diversifying supply into Europe: LNG in Poland, Lithuania and other markets
Establishing gas hubs in Europe - outlook
Russian gas relations with Hungary and new potential partners for Turkish Stream
Mr Steven Eke
Senior Analyst Russia & Ukraine, Control Risks
• Changing pattern of Russian energy exports
• Russia and Ukraine relationship: economic and gas issues
• Political, security and integrity risks in the current environment
Ms Kate Mallinson
Partner, Political Risk, GPW Ltd
• Russia’s ambitions for Turkish Stream
• EU objectives for security of energy supply and revived prospects for the Trans Caspian Pipeline
• Geopolitics of current and proposed energy projects
Q&A session
15.30– 16.00
Coffee Break
Moderator:
TBC
SESSION 4:
Roundtable Discussion: Financing in the Current Climate: Mid & Long Term Possibilities & Risks
16.00 – 17.30
Confirmed speakers include:
Mr Rodolphe Olard
Managing Director, Global Head of Natural Resources Advisory, Structured Finance at ING Bank
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Medium to long term financing trends: Russian & Central Asian oil and gas up and midstream, refining and petrochemicals
Availability of finance, trade and integration, going through transition period
Potential finance from China and the East, outlook for Western capital markets
Russia-China and Turkmenistan-China pipeline financing cases
Mr Alex Griffiths
Managing Director, Head of Natural Resources and Commodities, EMEA, Fitch Ratings
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Sovereign rating outlook and its implications for Russian energy companies
Liquidity - how Russiaт companies evolved during crisis
Potential ability for Russian companies to borrow in the Western capital markets
Can Russian Government and State banks fill the financing gap?
Does the Russian capital market provide an alternative?
Mr Evgeny Gavrilenkov
Chief Economist and Managing Director, Sberbank CIB
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Moderator:
TBC
Macro overview of the Russian economy - expectations and outlook
Economic growth perspectives and the cost of borrowing
Russian Central Bank’s policies inflation and rates and their impact
Rouble’s exchange rate - impact of instability on the energy industry
Dr Nat Moser
Director, P.E. Poltava Energy Company Ltd
• Valuation trends in the Russian oil and gas universe
• Sources of funding and transaction opportunities
Mr Nabil Khodadad
Global Co-Head of Project Finance Practice, Vinson & Elkins
Q&A session
17.30 – 18.00
18.00 – 20.00
Closing Keynote, TBC
Gala Reception
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About the Organiser
Eurasian Dynamics Ltd is the organiser of a diverse range
of niche conferences, seminars and networking events. Our
team has exceptional experience in finance, energy,
infrastructure, academia and international relations.
We design platforms to engage people and promote
interaction between Europe, Russia, Central Asia and East
Asia. Our events facilitate knowledge sharing and create a
unique environment for growth and for building long-lasting
relationships.
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as a client and guest, but also as a friend, is our most
important asset. We strive to go that extra mile for you,
exceeding your expectations and providing the type of
value expected of a world-class company.
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Managing Director
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