Registration Open for SMi's 5th Annual Floating LNG Conference

London, United Kingdom, October 12, 2016 --(PR.com)-- Despite challenging market conditions, global capital expenditure (Capex) on FLNG facilities is forecast to increase significantly over the 2016-2022 period. The protracted oil price downturn has impacted the sanctioning of capital intensive liquefaction units over the last 24 months. However, the need to move towards cleaner sources of energy and diversify gas supply has stimulated the floating regasification market - over 14 countries are expected to commission their first floating import unit over the forecast period.

(Source: Douglas-Westwood, 15 August 2016, 'Forecast FLNG spend of over $41 billion following wave of landmark projects')

Against this backdrop, SMi’s 5th annual Floating LNG conference, taking place on 13th - 14th February 2017 in London, will provide attendees with strategic insight on the latest developments within the FLNG market to optimise activities and ensure project sustainability and success. The two-day programme will also equip you with the tools to overcome the logistical, financial, technological and economic challenges associated with FLNG deployment and ensure succinct transition from design to operation.

Speaker Panel includes:
• Charles Ellinas, Chief Executive Officer, Cyprus Natural Hydrocarbons Company
• Alan Buxton, Chief Operating Officer, Gasol
• Claudio Rodriguez, Claudio Rodriguez Suarez, Director General of Infrastructure and ATR, Enagás
• Steve Robertson, Director, Douglas-Westwood
• Andrew Loose, Programme Director - FLNG, KBR
• Nick Prowse, Partner, Head of Oil and Gas, Norton Rose Fulbright
• James Richmond, Business Development Director, Peter Brotherhood
• Stuart Russell, Senior Trade & Investment Manager, Government of Western Australia
• Tom Haylock, Business Development Manager, Aragon
• Costanza Jacazio, Senior Gas Analyst, International Energy Agency

To view the full speaker line-up and conference programme, visit http://www.floating-lng.co.uk/prcom

Plus, don't miss two post-conference workshops taking place on 15th February 2017:
A: Developing a FLNG Project
Hosted by: David Haynes, Director & Principal Consultant, Penguin Energy Consultants
B: Legal and commercial issues affecting the FLNG industry
Hosted by: Nick Prowse, Partner, Head of Oil and Gas, Norton Rose Fulbright LLP
Richard Howley, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright LLP