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The Future
of Multinational Energy Companies in Asia
Asia
Society, 725 Park Avenue, New York City
Two Half-Day Programs - March 26 and April 8, 2002
(April 8th program has been cancelled.)
The Asia Society, in collaboration with the NYU Energy Forum, Pacific Economic Cooperation Council (PECC), National Association of Petroleum Investment Analysts (NAPIA), Energy Intelligence Group and the International Association for Energy Economics (IAEE), will host two half-day briefings focused on new issues in Asia's energy industry in light of the economic slowdown and the war on terrorism. The first program will look at how multinational energy companies are changing their approach to the region, not only because of the new security concerns, but also in light of developments in US strategic policy and the increasing role of Russian oil for export. The second program will address the dramatic drop in global and regional demand, and how companies are adjusting strategies aimed at long-term regional growth. Are companies being forced to fundamentally change their strategies in Asia?
The programs will both be held at the Asia Society headquarters in New York City, and will attract an audience of 75-100 representatives of the energy and financial services industries.
Program Agenda
Program 1: March 26, 2002
Dynamics of Oil & Gas Supply in Central Asia, Russia and the Middle East: The Role of Multinational Energy Companies
Confirmed Speakers:
John Sheedy, Coudert Brothers
David Goldwyn, Goldwyn International Strategies
Ian Bremmer, President, Eurasia group and Senior Fellow and Director of Eurasia Studies, World Policy Institute
Adam Sieminski, Oil Analyst, Deutsche Bank Alex Brown
Moderator: Steve Liesman, Wall Street Journal
8:15 Geopolitical Dynamics of Oil and Gas Supply in the Region
- How has Sept. 11 affected Asia's projected reliance on Middle East oil and gas?
- How is the potential for future military action in the region associated with the U.S. war on terror impacting multinational oil companies' decision-making?
- What are the implications of an increased U.S. presence in the region?
- What is the significance of the heightened friendship between the United States and Russia?
- How will US-Iranian relations impact oil flows?
- How will oil politics affect larger political relationships between key suppliers in the region?
- How will the continued development of reserves in Central Asia and Russia impact Middle East members of OPEC? Is OPEC losing significance?
10:30 The Role of Multinational Energy Companies
- Which way will the oil flow from Central Asia?
- How are multinationals positioning themselves to capitalize on the opportunities in the region while considering geopolitical realities?
- Which corporations will control the development of the Central Asian oil and gas supply?
- What is the role of Russian and Central Asian oil companies? How will Western multinationals collaborate with these local companies?
- How will increased competition impact global oil and gas prices? Will OPEC be able to work out supply quotas with Russia?
12:30 Luncheon Keynote Address: The Growing Role of Russia
Paul Rodzianko, Senior Vice President, Access Industries; Senior Advisor to the CEO, Tyumen Oil
Program 2: April 8, 2002
The Changing Energy Demand Environment in Asia: The Role for Energy Companies and the Impact on Economic Recovery
Confirmed Speakers:
Jyoti Sagar, Sagar & Associates
Dennis O'Brien, Director, Institute for Energy Economics and Policy and John A. Brock Chair for Energy Economics and Business, Sarkeys Energy Center, University of Oklahoma
Ed Morse, Hess Energy Trading Company
Leonard Coburn, Director, Office of Newly Independent States, Russian and Middle Eastern Affairs, Department of Energy
Moderator: Peter Fusaro, President, Global Change Associates
8:15 Asia's Economic Outlook
- When will Asia's key economies recover? What will be the driving factors?
- How significant a role will the price of oil play in economic recovery?
- What is the short-term price outlook?
- Will oil and gas lead the investment banking recovery in Asia?
- Where will China get its supply of oil and gas?
10:30 Operating in a High Risk, Low Demand Environment
- How has the recent drop in demand for energy impacted multinational energy companies operating in the region? Are companies changing their strategies?
- How is the drop in demand impacting Asian energy companies in their dealings with multinationals?
- What is the impact of changing energy demand on the progress of energy company privatizations in the region? What is the outlook for the investment banking industry?
1:00 Luncheon Keynote Address: Asia's Significance in the Global Energy Industry Looking Forward
 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. is proud to be the sponsor of the 2002 Asia Society New York Business Programs.
For press information, contact:
Elaine Merguerian
Tel: 212-327-9313
Email: elainem@asiasoc.org
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