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Fuelling the Future
initiative that
takes place 6-7
December,
Abu Dhabi - 6-7th
December 2006
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GASTECH 2006 : A RESOUNDING
SUCCESS
Gastech 2006, held in Abu Dhabi,
hosted by the ADNOC group of
companies has proved to be a true
record breaker, with a total
attendance 6409, from 66 countries
(subject to independent
verification). The total attendance
in Bilbao at Gastech 2005 was approx
5400.
Over 2100 of the total attendance
registered to attend the conference.
Gastech had already set new records
as far as the exhibition was
concerned with over 300 leading
companies from 32 countries
occupying more than 9050m2 (net) of
space (1,900m2 more than at any
previous Gastech). 1700m2 was taken
by companies new to Gastech.
We are delighted by this great
success, said event director, Tony
Stephenson of dmg world media. This
is a reflection of the quality of
the event, and the hard work of our
hosts ADNOC and its group of
companies and co-hosts Dolphin
Energy. It augurs well for the
future of Gastech, the international
exhibition and conference for the
LNG, LPG and natural gas industries.
We thank or host organisations, our
sponsors and supporting
organisations for all they have done
to make the event such a milestone
in gas industry history.
We have been honoured to have
received visits from HH The Crown
Prince of Abu Dhabi General HH
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan;
HE Mohamed bin Dhaen Al-Hamli,
Minister of Energy (who also led our
Ministerial and industry keynote
addresses at the opening ceremony of
Gastech); and HE Yousef bin Omair
bin Yousef, CEO of ADNOC. Indeed on
the final morning of the show the
Minister of Energy returned to the
event with the President of the
Seychelles.
It has been marvellous to see such
high level delegations visiting us,
he added
One of the many new initiatives at
Gastech 2006 has been the Fuelling
the Future initiative, which saw 92
students from 21 universities in
eight countries (France, The
Netherlands, Pakistan, Qatar, Spain,
UAE, UK and USA) benefiting from a
specially tailored programme
sponsored by Chevron, Dolphin
Energy, ADNOC, Petroleum Institute,
BP, Lloyds Register, ABS and Gastech
itself coming to Gastech 2006. The
programme was designed to enable
students to get an overview of the
conference and the issues raised;
experience the international
exhibition; gain insights into the
latest key projects; network with a
range of international companies;
and find out how to become part of
the gas industry once they graduate
later in the academic year.
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GASTECH 2006 : A RESOUNDING SUCCESS:
Looking forward to
Gastech 2008
Now we look forward with enthusiasm to Gastech
2008, which will be held in Thailand in March
2008, says Tony Stephenson.
Record-breaking levels of exhibitors and
delegates at Gastech 2006 have certainly whetted
appetites for Gastech 2008, the 23rd
International Conference and Exhibition for the
LNG, LPG and Natural Gas Industries, which will
be hosted by PTT Group and held in Bangkok,
Thailand from 10-13 March 2008.
We are delighted to be staging Gastech 2008 in
Thailand, says Tony Stephenson. The Asia Pacific
region has the largest population and contains
some of the fastest growing economies in the
world. With high demand on expensive oil imports
and increasing consumption, the Ministry of
Energy has accelerated the development of
natural gas, revised laws to attract investors
and implemented pro-active policies to promote
the region as a strong alternative for gas
exploration.
Now playing a pivotal role in establishing
Thailands energy security, natural gas is the
energy of choice for power generation; expanding
rapidly into the fast growing industrial,
transportation and petrochemical sectors. We
know that this will ensure the continued and
growing success of Gastech as will the great
help and assistance we are receiving from the
PTT Group and from the Bangkok International
Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC).
Wednesday evenings Thailand Glamorous Paradise
Gastech 2008 launch party showed their
commitment and enthusiasm for the event; as does
their large presence at the 2006 show which
included their President, Prasert Bunsumpun
speaking in the opening session of the
conference; a large stand in the exhibition;
flying in journalists to enable them to
experience Gastech first hand; and also flying
in dancers and craftsmen to take part in the
launch party.
PTT is looking forward to the experience of
hosting Gastech: Acting as hosts to Gastech 2008
will enable us to strengthen our global natural
gas networking right through the value chain
from upstream down to end users, commented
Prasert Bunsumpun, President of PTT. We will be
able to share new knowledge and technology to
boost application efficiency as well as cost
effectiveness.
Our ultimate aim is to contribute value to both
our national society and the wider international
society; and to help relieve global climate
change issues.
The Gastech flag was handed by the current hosts
ADNOC to PTT during a spectacular Gastech 2008
evening launch party Thailand Glamourous
Paradise. PTT chairman Cherdpong Sirivit;
Chittrapongse Kwangsuksatit, Senior Executive
Vice President for PTTs E&P and Gas Business
Group; and Kajit Habanananda, Director General
of the Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau
received the flag.
Thailands use of natural
gas:
The use of natural gas in Thailand has also
extended into the commercial and residential
sectors through the application of district
cooling and cogeneration. In the transport
sector, Thailand seeks an opportunity to use NGV
(natural gas for vehicles) to reduce the impact
of high oil prices. A planned re-gasification
plant is also on track to receive LNG imports
and will make Thailand attractive for gas
suppliers worldwide.
Natural gas will continue to fuel the countrys
future growth and prosperity for many decades to
come. Investments in new infrastructure and
Thailands strategic location between Middle
Eastern and Asian countries place it perfectly
as a regional energy hub.
Of course, Thailand is also fast becoming the
travel hub for the entire south-east Asia
region, says Tony Stephenson. We know that
delegates and exhibitors alike will enjoy their
time in Bangkok. Gleaming skyscrapers and
designer boutiques stand beside floating markets
and dazzling historical temples.
World Class Venue:
Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition
Centre (BITEC) is Thailands leading venue for
international exhibitions and conferences,
offering both exhibitors and visitors some of
the finest facilities in the world.
Standing in the eastern sector of Bangkok, BITEC
is strategically located on the first stage
expressway system and has easy access to the
pioneering BT Skytrain network; connecting all
major hotels with business, shopping and
entertainment centres.
Gastech 2008
aspirations:
A superb highly relevant and topical conference;
technical tours; social functions; the repeat of
many Gastech 2006 initiatives such as the IT
Zone, GasTV Live, meeting facilities, the
Gastech Open Golf Tournament, poster sessions,
and the student programme; will ensure a vibrant
and successful Gastech 2008.
Further information on the exhibition,
conference, and sponsorship opportunities is
available from www.gastech.co.uk or from dmg
world media (uk) ltd, Westgate House, 120/130
Station Road, Redhill, Surrey RH1 1ET, UK.
Fax: +44 (0)1737 855482.
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