Agenda
The 29th Energy Buyers' Conference is presented by Poten & Partners, Inc., Axelrod Energy Projects LLC and Frank Swierz Associates.
ENERGY BUYERS’ CONFERENCE AGENDA
Ritz Carlton South Beach Hotel, Miami Beach, FL
October 25-27, 2009
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2009
5:00 PM-6:30 PM Registration and Reception
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2009
7:00 AM-8:00 AM Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION – Don Bonett, Conference Chairman
THE STRUCTURE OF WORLD FUEL OIL PRICES – Lawrence Axelrod, Principal, Axelrod Energy Projects, LLC
Mr. Axelrod will assess the pricing of fuel oil in the three key global markets-United States/Western Hemisphere; European/Mediterranean and the Far East. Attention will be paid to various components of price structure, including fuel oil-to-crude oil price relationships, sulfur spreads and price differentials between regions.
OIL IN THE MIX OF FUELS – Organized and moderated by Lawrence Axelrod, Principal, Axelrod Energy Projects, LLC
Panelists:
• Decosta Bethel, Bahamas Electricity Corporation
• Floyd Shiroma, Hawaiian Electric Company• John Cruz, Guam Power Authority
• Clive Layne, Barbados Light & Power Company
After providing an overview of their respective companies, panelists will discuss the role of oil and other energy sources as well as the outlook for oil usage.
COFFEE BREAK
GLOBAL PETROLEUM OUTLOOK – Kurt Barrow, Vice President, Purvin & Gertz, Inc. – A look at the overall market issues and a perspective on refining trends and heavy crude supply. In addition, Mr. Barrow will share his company’s comprehensive residual fuel study and the impact of bunker fuel quality changes on the global refining and shipping industries.
FUEL OIL STORAGE: FROM BUNKER TERMINALS TO GLOBAL HUBS – Hari Dattatreya, Global Oil Director, Vopak – An overview of the current developments at global hubs; origins and destinations; key stakeholders and future expectations.
THE EXISTING/FUTURE SULFUR EMISSION CONTROL AREAS AND THE IMPACT OF IMO’S SULFUR REGULATIONS ON THE BUNKER FUEL SUPPLY – Stefka Ilieva, Head of Fuel Department, Poten & Partners, Inc.
12:30 PM LUNCH FOR NON-GOLFERS; BOX LUNCH FOR GOLFERS,
LEAVE HOTEL VIA BUS FOR NORMANDY SHORES GOLF CLUB
2:30 PM ROUNDTABLE SESSION
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM RECEPTION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2009
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
8:30 AM
STATE OF THE ELECTRIC INDUSTRY – David Owens, Executive Vice President, Edison Electric Institute – The electric utility industry, by virtue of its central role in the economy, has set a course for transformation that answers and supports the country’s call for change.
ALTERNATIVE FUELS AND POWER GENERATION – Mike Bryant, Director Gas Control Florida Gas Transmission; Mike Zampano, Director Industrial Fuel Sales & Asphalt Terminaling, Sprague Energy – A discussion on how alternative fuels such as natural gas and distillates play a role in meeting an increasing demand for electricity.
NATURAL GAS SUPPLY AND DEMAND – Charles E. Roberts, Senior Vice President, Dominion Resources Inc. – A perspective on the natural gas supply and demand picture in North America
12:00 PM ADJOURNMENT