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ais des Congres "Acropolis" will be fully occupied by about 100 exhib- itors from France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, the U.K., the U.S., and elsewhere, showing the latest advances in engineering for the handling, storage, and transpor- tation of liquefied gases. Many of the stands are part of government- sponsored or -aided group exhibits from several European nations—an indication of the importance of the exhibition and the quality of the Conference delegates who are the principal visitors to the display ar- eas. The opening session in the Gas- tech series is traditionally devoted to World Gas Supplies, and the 1985 meeting is no exception. It will, however, feature for the first time a round table panel discussion on the LNG trades. The impressive gather- ing of speakers will include: R.A. Al-Thani, chairman of the execu- tive technical committee responsi- ble for developing Qatar's giant North Field; M.B. Hashim, man- aging director of Malaysia LNG Sdn. Bhd.; Dr. J.R. McCabe, project coordinator for the North West Shelf Project Coordination Group, Melbourne, Australia; B. Bramono, head of the gas market- ing bureau of Pertamina, Indonesia, the world's largest LNG exporter; M.W.H. Peebles, director of plan- ning at Shell International Gas, and a well-known forecaster and market analyst in the business; and K. Sa- wamura, manager of Mitsubishi Corporation's LNG project plan- ning team. The panel discussion will be chaired by Alexis Pastuhov, former president of Gazocean USA. Session two of the Gastech series is traditionally devoted to LPG pro- duction and trade; this all-day meeting is widely regarded as the most important LPG gathering held anywhere. Attendance at this ses- sion has always been high; this year there is every likelihood that it will be particularly high, as the session is to be chaired by His Excellency Dr. A.H. Taher, Governor of the Gen- eral Petroleum and Mineral Orga- nization, Petromin, Saudi Arabia. Dr. Taher is no stranger to this chair at Gastech; he first led the LPG session at the Gastech 79 meeting in Houston, when Saudi Arabia first entered the LPG busi- ness on a very large scale. Since then there have been many fluctuations in the market and in LPG produc- tion, and all parties involved in the complex world of LPG take the opportunity offered by the Gastech meetings to attempt to bring some measure of stability to the market. With Japan as the major buyer and an increasing number of pro- ducers anxious to conclude sales deals to make up for the restricted volumes now available from Saudi Arabia (the result of Saudi adher- ence to OPEC's call for crude cut- backs), the LPG session at Gastech 85 should offer a clear message on where the market is heading in the next 12 months or so. This year a new session has been introduced to the Gastech program. Entitled Development of Frontier Gas Fields: the Technological Chal- lenge, its aim is to bring together a October 15, 1985 number of researchers who are look- ing beyond exploitation of the cur- rent proven gas reserves to the day when engineers will need to seek gas beneath the oceans at depths far beyond the present limits, and from Arctic regions and other frontier areas that in the 21st century will have to be opened for hydrocarbon development. Led by R. Kvamsdal of the Kvaerner Group, Norway, this panel will include P. Fabiani, de- puty manager of advanced technolo- gy for Total Exploration-Produc- tion, Paris; Prof. K. Kokkinowra- chos, professor of ocean engineer- ing at the Technical University of Hamburg-Harburg, and head of the Ocean Engineering Division of the Technical University of Aachen; S. Yoshii, general director of the tech- nical Research Center of the Japan National Oil Corporation, Tokyo; and J. English, special projects manager of Can-Dive Services Ltd., Vancouver, Canada. Since 1976, the Gastech meetings have been held in two out of every three years. Beginning in 1986 in Hamburg, the meetings will be held in every even year. The organizers believe that this biennial schedule will more readily meet the needs of both delegates and exhibitors, and provide the right "rhythm" for the industry. Conference Program Tuesday, November 12 2:00 pm—Official opening ceremo- ny: Welcome from Conference Di- rector followed by official opening address by Pierre Alby, president of Gaz de France. Session One World Gas Supplies Chairman: E. Rerolle, vice presi- dent, Chantiers du Nord et de la Mediterranee. 3:30 pm—"Marketing and the Natural Gas Industry," by B.M.C. Fogarty, Shell International Gas Ltd., London. 4:00 pm—"Natural Gas: Which Option for Developing Countries— LNG or the Domestic Market?," by J.P. Jonchere, Bureau d'Etudes Industrielles et de Cooperation de l'lnstitut Francais du Petrole. 4:30 pm—"The LNG Trades: Where are they Today and Where are they Going?" A panel discussion by representatives from producers and consumers. Moderator: Alexis Pastuhov, president, AVP Corporation, New- bury Port, Mass. Panelists: R.A. Al-Thani, deputy managing director, Qatar General Petroleum Corporation. M.B. Hashim, managing director, Malaysia LNG Sdn. Bhd. J.R. McCabe, project coordinator, North West Shelf Project Coordina- tion Group, Melbourne. B. Bramono, head of Gas Market- ing Bureau, Pertamina, Indonesia. M.W.H. Peebles, director of plan- ning and finance, Shell Internation- al Gas Ltd. K. Sawamura, manager LNG Project Planning Team, Mitsubishi Corporation, Tokyo. R. Price, director, International Energy Organization & Policy De- velopment, U.S. Department of En- ergy. Wednesday, November 13 Session Two LPG Production and Trade Note: This is an all-day session starting at 9:30 am; there will be a luncheon break 12:30-2:00 pm. Chairman: H.E. Dr. A.H. Taher, Governor, General Petroleum & Mineral Organization, Petromin, Saudi Arabia. Moderator: S.M. Boushehri, Pot- en & Partners (UK) Ltd., London. Speakers: "Production and Marketing Plans of LPG from the North Dome Proj- ect," by E. Al-Mutawa, acting head of Marketing & Transport De- partment, Qatar General Petroleum Corporation. "The Changing Patterns of Gas Sea- borne Trades," by J. Bradley, managing director, P&O Gas Car- riers (UK) Ltd., London. "The Challenging Role for Interna- tional Traders," by R. Boudet, president, Geogas Enterprise S.A., Geneva. "The Future of LPG as Ethylene Feedstock," by D. Butters, man- ager-feedstocks, supply and trading, Imperial Chemicals Industries, U.K. "The Evolution of LPG Supply and Demand in Japan," by Y. Kanai, international LPG manager, Mitsu- bishi Corporation, Tokyo. "LPG Development in Indonesia," by Mr. Kartiyoso, deputy LNG coordinator and LPG coordinator, Pertamina. "North Sea LPG Supply and Pric- ing Post-BNOC," by M.G. Peake, (continued) How to Comply with Imo/Marpol 1973/78 -askGOLAR! Golar Marine Incinerators mrnm Circle 324 on Reader Service Card ^ 3 Main Office: P.O.Box 70 4901 Tvedestrand, Norway Tel. 4(4741)62 600 Telex 21275 North America: RD 1, P.O.Box 70 Chester Springs PA 19425. USA Phone:+215-363-5864 will dispose of all normal shipboard waste including sludge oil and sewage sludge. Designed by experienced marine engineers to • compact design and easy installation • efficient and economical operation and maintenance • ease of retrofit • 4 different models available • first class workmanship and equipment selection protect your investment • world-wide service and spares • 900 units delivered and on order to numerous types of ships and offshore installations. 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