Industry Breakfasts

Industry Breakfasts are organized in conjunction with the US Department of Commerce and offer expert views on doing business in developing regions. For 2008, the selected regions are China, Indonesia, and Qatar. Tickets for these specials sessions are USD 30 each. Because seating is limited, you are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance.

Tuesday, 6 May
0730–0900

Commercial Opportunities in China’s Offshore Oil and Gas Sectors - SOLD OUT

This event will provide a forum for Chinese officials to highlight commercial opportunities and investment policy in China’s offshore oil and gas sector. In addition, panelists from US companies will discuss their operations in China and perspectives on China’s offshore opportunities. The program will include

• Offshore Oil & Gas Investment Policy in China
  • Jin Ju, Minister Counselor, Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the US
• China's Oil Industry and Its Prospects
  • Chen Weidong, Executive Vice President, CNOOC Oilfield Services Limited
• US Industry Independent’s Perspective & Experience
  • Joe Ash, Vice President and General Manager, International, Devon Energy Corporation
• US Industry Perspective & Experience
  • Wil Faubel, Vice President Enterprise Marketing, Baker Hughes

Wednesday, 7 May
0730–0900

Indonesia: Exploring New Offshore & Frontier Opportunities

Executive-level Indonesian government and industry representatives will discuss Indonesia’s oil and gas production and exploration activities, with a focus on upstream investment needs and opportunities for international energy companies. The program will include

• US - Indonesia Relations
  • H.E. Sudjadnan Parnohadiningrat, Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the US
• Indonesia’s Upstream: The View from Pertamina
  • Ari Soemarno, President Director, Pertamina
• Upstream Sector Overview and Opportunities
  • Luluk Sumiarso, Director General Oil & Gas, Directorate Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources
• Operating in Indonesia – A US Company’s Perspective
  • Abdul Hamid Batubara, Senior Vice President, Business Services, Indo-Asia Business Unit, Chevron
• Operating in Indonesia – A US Company’s Perspective
  • Stephen M. Greenlee, Vice President, ExxonMobil Exploration

Thursday, 8 May
0730–0900

Commercial Opportunities in Qatar’s Offshore Oil and Gas Sectors - SOLD OUT

This event will provide a forum for Qatari officials to highlight commercial opportunities and investment policy in Qatar’s offshore oil and gas sectors. In addition, panelists from US companies will discuss their operations in Qatar and their perspectives on the oil, gas, and LNG sectors in Qatar. The program will include

• Investment Opportunities in Qatar
  • Robert Peaslee, Regional Senior Commercial Officer, US Department of Commerce, Foreign Commercial Service, Doha, Qatar
• Conducting Business in Qatar’s Oil and Gas Sectors: A Qatari Perspective
  • Khalid Al-Hajri, General Manager, Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry
• A Contractor's Perspective of the Oil and Gas Industry In Qatar
  • Stewart Mitchell, Vice President and General Manager Middle East, J. Ray McDermott
• Perspectives on Qatar’s LNG Sector
  • James Solomon, Director of LNG, Air Products and Chemicals