Industry Breakfasts

07:30 to 09:00
Tuesday, 3 May 2005

Canada's Evolving Offshore Oil and Gas Industries

Hosted by the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Offshore Technology Conference Board of Directors, this event will feature an overview of Canada's oil and gas reserves with a focus on recent developments in Atlantic Canada's oil and gas fields and the current fiscal environment for offshore oil and gas investments. Public and private sector representatives will also provide updates on the development of liquefied natural gas import terminals in Atlantic Canada.

Moderator	David Bohigian Director, Office of Policy and Strategic Planning, US Department of Commerce Bio
Panelists
	The Honourable Cecil P. Clarke Minister of Energy Nova Scotia Bio  Hi-res photo			The Honourable Danny Williams Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador, Minister Responsible for Business Bio  Hi-res photo
	Jean-Michel Roy Consul General of Canada, Dallas, Texas Bio  Hi-res photo			Randall M. Kopjar Vice President, Gas Commercialization Anadarko Canada Corporation Bio  Hi-res photo

07:30 to 09:00
Wednesday, 4 May 2005

Norwegian Offshore Opportunities Forum

Hosted by the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Offshore Technology Conference Board of Directors, this event will highlight commercial opportunities and Norway's efforts to increase exploration and production activity on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS). Officials from the Norwegian government will present on the resource situation and the framework conditions on the NCS.

Moderator	David Bohigian Director, Office of Policy and Strategic Planning, US Department of Commerce Bio
Panelists
	Gunnar Berge Director General Norwegian Petroleum Directorate Bio			Oluf Ulseth State Secretary Ministry of Petroleum and Energy Bio  Hi-res photo

07:30 to 09:00
Thursday, 5 May 2005

Libya—Status of the Oil and Gas Sector

Hosted by the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Offshore Technology Conference Board of Directors, this event will offer public and private sector presentations on commercial prospects in Libya's oil and gas sector and focus on Libya's desire to attract new investment in its energy sector.

Moderator	David Bohigian Director, Office of Policy and Strategic Planning, US Department of Commerce Bio
Panelists
	Shane R. DeBeer Partner Chadbourne & Parke LLP Bio  Larger photo			Albert J. Marchetti Vice President, International and Federal Relations Amerada Hess Corporation Bio
	Paul Warwick President, Middle East and North Africa ConocoPhillips Bio  Larger photo			Tony Mills Vice President of Global Consulting Wood Mackenzie Bio  Larger photo

07:30 to 09:00
Thursday, 5 May 2005

How to Successfully Grow Business in Russia

During the next decade, more than US $100 billion will be spent developing and producing oil and gas in one of the world’s greatest hydrocarbon provinces – Russia. What does it take to be part of this success story? During this breakfast, both US and Russian officials discuss areas of mutual cooperation and share the latest updates regarding the political, regulatory and judicial environments. Learn what it takes to be successful in Russia as a heavyweight operator and get the inside track on what it takes to thrive on the service side. Attendees also have the opportunity to meet and network with industry leaders who are “successfully growing their business in Russia.”

Introduction			Keynote
	Art J. Schroeder Jr. Chief Executive Officer Energy Valley, Inc. Bio  Hi-res photo			Larry D. McVay Chief Operating Officer TNK-BP Bio  Larger photo
Panelists
	James A. Slutz Deputy Assistant Secretary, Oil and Natural Gas US Department of Energy Bio			Paul R. White Director, Expatriate Management Center of Excellence ConocoPhillips Bio  Larger photo
	Nikolay Platoshkin Deputy Consul General of Russia in Houston Bio  Larger photo		(Photo not available)	Rick Shannon President AmeRussia Shipping Company Bio