In its 12 years running, SMi’s annual Gas to Liquids conference has been riding out the waves of fluctuating oil and gas prices, changes in strategies and technologies deployed by a number of players, and most recently, the recession. And with good reason, GTL is coming into maturity – the proof – two large scale developments are said to go into commissioning during the 3rd quarter of this year! With this in mind, SMi’s 13th annual Gas to Liquids conference will once again bring together industry experts to discuss the latest progress in Gas to Liquid projects and technologies.  This industry has broadened up more than any analyst could have anticipated, making this event a must-attend for any organisation and business playing in the XTL field.

Key focus areas for the event include:

• The economic drivers behind GTL – the pricing of oil and gas respectively; the continuing impact of construction costs; and the sleeping giant… unconventional gas
• GTL versus other alternative technologies – DME; XTL (CTL and BTL); and methanol
• An exclusive project showcase with development updates from: Pearl GTL; GTL.F1; Central Petroleum and NarKangan GTL
• And finally, rounding off the event, will be elements such as financing efforts, the end-user experience and the future of GTL

See the full two day Gas to Liquids 2010 agenda

Why should you attend this event?

• Why network? You never know when you are going to need an expert hand. That expert may be sitting alongside you in the conference room. So make sure you don’t miss out.
• Free flowing information and exchange of ideas at the networking events.
• Keep up with the latest technology and techniques, reconnect with peers, get referrals and expand your network.
• Build your personal and corporate visibility and credibility.
• Immerse yourself in the gas to liquid environment for a couple of days. Thinking & talking about all the issues will help to bring about or solidify ideas, processes, services, etc. 
   

NEWS RELEASE
GTL technology is best candidate to end USA’s addiction to petroleum and provide 100% of needed transportation fuel

Hear keynote addresses from:

James Humfrey, General Manager, XTL Marketing Development, Shell International Petroleum

Robin Holford, Commercial Manager – Conversion Technology, BP International

Matthias Wagner, Managing Director, GTL.F1

Dr. Narsi Ghorban, Managing Director, NarKangan GTL International Co.

Our expert speaker line-up also includes:

John Heugh, Managing Director, Central Petroleum Jean-Alain Taupy, DME Global Downstream Development Senior Manager, Total SA and Chairman, International DME Association Howard, Rogers, Senior Research Fellow, Oxford Institute for Energy Studies Alex Forbes, Managing Director, Forbes Communications Robert Clews, Head of Oil, Gas and Petrochemicals - Energy & Natural Resources Project Finance, SMBC Europe Rudolf Huber, Head of Business Development, EconGas Derek Atkinson, Business Development Director, Velocys Inc. Walter Breidenstein, CEO, GasTechno® Ray Stone, Director Global Business Development, Special Metals Corporation Dr. Iraj Isaac Rahmim, President, E-MetaVenture, Inc. Boriboon Sangiambut, Consultant, Downstream Consulting, Nexant

Who should attend?

Previous attendees include:

Air Liquide S A · Air Products Plc · Axens · BP International Ltd · BUCHEN-ICS b.v. · Capital International Ltd · Central Petroleum · CEPSA QUIMICA · Chevron Australia · Chevron Nigeria · CIC Energy Corp · Davy Process Technology · Dresser-Rand (UK) Ltd · Engineers India Limited · Eni SPA · Exxaro Resources Ltd · Forbes Communications Limited · Foster Wheeler Energy Ltd · Gas2 Ltd · GTLpetrol LLC · IFP · IHS · International Paint Ltd · Johnson Matthey Catalysts USA · KBC Process Technology Ltd · KIRAM · Korea Institute of Energy Research · Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology · Linc Energy ·  Lurgi AG ·   M W Kellogg Ltd · Marathon Oil  · Neste Oil Corporation  · Nexant Ltd · Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation  · OMG  · Oryx GTL · Oxford Catalysts Group Plc · Pall Corporation · PetroSA · Process Systems Enterprise · Qatar Petroleum  · Research Institute Of Petroleum Industry (Ripi) · Sasol Chevron  · Sasol Qatar  · Sasol Technology  · Schlumberger · Shell Gas & Power  · Shell International Petroleum Co Ltd · Siemens · Simmons & Simmons · SNGN ROMGAZ SA · Standard Chartered Bank · StatoilHydro ASA · Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation Ltd  · Technip Italy SpA · Ventech Engineers · Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft  · Warwick Energy Ltd · Wood Mackenzie · ZIMNRG Plc

Venue details

Hilton London Kensington

179 – 199 Holland Park Avenue
London W11 4UL
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7603 3355
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7602 9397

     Bordering Notting Hill, in the exclusive West London residential area of Holland Park, the Hilton London Kensington is superbly located along the elegant tree-lined avenue of Holland Park, offering easy access to the West End.

DIRECTIONS

Driving & Parking
From the M40 via the M41 or from the M4 via Hammersmith and Shepherd’s bush. Exit the M41 and turn left at the roundabout onto Holland Park Avenue. The hotel is on the right,.
There is a car park located underneath the hotel, the car parking has 100 spaces. Please note that there is a reduced charge for residents (GBP15.00 per 24 hours) and that the company who runs it operates a first come first served policy.

By Underground
Holland Park is the nearest tube station on the Central Line. As you leave the station turn right and the hotel is approximately 7 minutes down this road on the left hand side.

By Train
Heathrow to Paddington Station, 20 minutes on the Heathrow Express Train (2 – 4 trains per hour) Gatwick to Victoria Station, 30 minutes by Gatwick Express Train (2 – 4 trains per hour) Take Underground to Holland Park Tube Station

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