As Myanmar’s New Oil & Gas Players Mobilize Operations, Service Partners Are Sought

17 July 2014 – SINGAPORE – As upstream operators mobilize and move into Myanmar, issues surrounding production sharing contracts, the environmental and social impact of the exploration operations need further discussion. The CWC Group is tabling these issues for discussion at their 2^nd annual Myanmar Upstream Summit in Yangon, October 28-30, 2014.

Three new operators, Shell, BG Group and Ophir Energy have partnered with CWC for the conference. Their participation is driven by a need to source and to partner with service companies in the region. They are also attending to learn about best practice from regional case studies presented by practitioners in the region.

The event is a key platform for the Myanmar government and is supported by the Union Minister for the Ministry of Energy (MOE), His Excellency U Zay Yar Aung. In a keynote address, the Minister will deliver Myanmar’s Vision for Expansion and Sustainable Development of the Oil & Gas Sector.

A discussion showcasing new acreage holder’s and detail current operations, regional experiences and development plans for upcoming projects will feature new operators moving into the country. This session will be led by U Than Tun, the Director (Offshore) for the Myanmar Oil & Gas Enterprise (MOGE).

Discussion as to the extent of reserves in Myanmar will be led by U Tin Myint Aung, Executive Geologist, Myanmar Oil & Gas Enterprise (MOGE) and Craig Macmahon, Head of Upstream Research, Wood Mackenzie.

A session on the framework for fiscal and legal and responsibility, its opportunities and challenges, will be presented by U Nay Htun, Former Assistant Secretary General, UNDP and UNEP and Founder and Chairman, Green Economy Green Growth.

Ken Tun, the CEO of Parami Energy Group of Companies will present an update and lead discussion on local and international partnerships in Myanmar.

Throughout the conference, discussion panels will also centre on how to ensure the development of Myanmar’s capacity, its future gas development, utilisation and monitisation plans; what infrastructure is required to support the growth of the industry. There will also be a technology and innovation showcase.

On the third day, two half day workshops will occur:

• Workshop A - Production Sharing Contracts
  
• Workshop B - Developing Domestic and Export Gas Projects
  

Additional speakers confirmed at this early  stage include

• U Than Min, Director (Planning), Myanmar Oil & Gas Enterprise (MOGE)
  
• Daw Wah Wah Thaung, Executive Officer (Planning), Myanmar Oil & Gas Enterprise (MOGE)
  
• U Kyaw Soe, Exploration Geologist, Parami Energy Group of Companies
  
• Craig Macmahon, Head of Upstream Research, Wood Mackenzie
  
• Yasushi Sakakibara, Chief Representative- Asia Pacific Regional Office, Tokyo Gas Co. Ltd
  

Visit http://www.cwcmyanmar.com/ for more information about the event, or to register. Contact the CWC Group if you would like to discuss a partnership for the conference.