8thANNUAL CONFERENCE BLACK SEA OIL AND GASBlack Sea Oil & Gas is a major regional conference covering upstream and infrastructure developments in Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Georgia,

BLACK SEAOIL AND GAS

8thANNUAL CONFERENCE

UNLOCKING THE POTENTIALOF THE BLACK SEA

Regional Strategic Partner

6 - 8 OCTOBER 2020100% ONLINE

ABOUT

KEY TOPICS

Black Sea Oil & Gas is a major regional conference covering upstream and infrastructure developments in Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Georgia, and Turkey.

The conference gathers international oil & gas companies, local project owners, EPCs, service and equipment companies, governmental and regulatory representatives

TECHNICAL CHALLENGESAND OPERATIONAL IMPROVEMENTS

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

OPPORTUNITIES ANDINVESTMENT CLIMATEIN THE REGION

UPDATES ON OFFSHOREEXPLORATION ANDDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

PANEL DISCUSSION WITH BLACK SEA REGIONAL PLAYERS

INFRASTRUCTURE AND ENERGY TRANSITION OPPORTUNITIES

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TESTIMONIALS

VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE

In response to the recent coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we are moving the conference to an online environment. Our aim is to help you stay connected with the Black Sea Region and industry, discuss new challenges and opportunities and get the most of the virtual experience.

LIVE FROM ANYWHEREIN THE WORLD

The first-of-a-kind virtual industry event unlike any you’ve experienced before. Forget about pre-recorded videos! All presentations will be happening live.

Congratulations for an amazing event run 100% online. It was a great experience very similar to what we expect in a face-to face forum.

Digital Implementation Manager, Schlumberger

Thanks a lot for all the effort done to make this (virtual) event viable under unprecedented circumstances with a great participant’s experience. Really appreciated.

Senior Sales & Proposal Manager, GE Power

MEANINGFUL NETWORKING

Facilitated 1:1 video meetings and meaningful connections with relevant senior people. Before the event, you will have access to the virtual platform to schedule 1:1 or small group meetings in advance.

FIRST IN THE CLASS TECHNOLOGIES

Carefully curated content from the industry’s brightest thinkers and first in the class technologies and service providers to connect in the Expo Area.

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SPEAKERS

Mohammad FallahGeoscience and New Venture Department Manager

OMV PETROM UPSTREAM

Roman OpimakhDirector General

STATE GEOLOGIC AND SUBSOIL SURVEY OF UKRAINE

Gabrijel GrubacSenior Stimulation Engineer – Production Technology

OMV PETROM

Stephen BirrellPresident

ROPEPCA

Zuhtu BatiVice President

TURKISH PETROLEUM CORPORATION

Adrian VolintiruCEO

ROMGAZ

Peter TauversSenior Geoscientistfor Strategic Projects

NAFTOGAZ

Mark DavisRegional Director,Romania & Bulgaria

EBRD

Maksym VitykHead of Strategic Projects,E&P division

NAFTOGAZ

Mark BeacomCEO

BLACK SEAOIL & GAS

Peter ZeilingerSenior Vice President Exploration, Production and Development

OMV

Johann RaunigPartner

MCKINSEY& COMPANY

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SPEAKERS

Pavlin StoyanoffLawyer

ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY

Gokhan SorusSecretary General

PETFORM

Yevgeniy StashenkoHead of Business Development,E&P Division

NAFTOGAZ

Ilya PonomarevFounder and CEO

TRIDENT ACQUISITIONS

Victor Cristian GirlicelHead of Reservoir Engineering

DEPOGAZ

Petru RusetCEO

SIEMENS ENERGY ROMANIA

Sergiy MakogonGeneral Director

GAS TSOOF UKRAINE

Aura SabadusSenior Energy Journalist

ICIS

Eugenia GusilovDirector Romania Energy Center

ROEC - ROMANIA ENERGY CENTER

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AGENDA 6th October 2020

BLACK SEA UPSTREAM: HOW NOT TO MISS THE SHORT WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITYThere is a level of uncertainty among upstream players. Industry affected by the energy transition, regulatory instability, economic downturn, price deregulations and pandemic.

What are the most significant trends to watch in the upstream oil and gas business?What is being done and should be done to support the industry? Discussing the opportunities in the region: Romania, Bulgaria, Georgia, Ukraine, Turkey

• Upstream sector overview - understanding global trendsJohann Raunig, Partner, Mckinsey & Company

SPECIAL PRESENTATION:• Will the Black Sea become a main player for Europa`s gas supply? Chances and ChallengesPeter Zeilinger, Senior Vice President Exploration, Production and Development, OMV

• Black Sea Gas - A narrowing window of opportunity for RomaniaMark Beacom, CEO, Black Sea Oil & Gas

• Offshore Exploration and Production in Ukraine: Potential and OpportunitiesMaksym Vityk, Head of Strategic Projects, Naftogaz

13:00

NETWORKING BREAKFind your best way to get engaged with the conference attendees using online networking tools! Schedule 1:1 or group video calls or visit the event partners on their virtual stands.

BUSINESS NETWORKING

Before the event, you will have access to the virtual platform to schedule 1:1 meetings or small group meetings in advance. Nail your elevator pitch, share some valuable experience, and leave with meaningful connections.

EXPO AREA EVENTS

Feel free to explore online booths, watch special presentations, and technical demos from the summit partners and make meaningful connections.

14:15

UNDERSTANDING THE POTENTIAL OF THE REGIONThis day will cover significant trends and opportunities in the Black Sea upstream, legislative and regulatory aspects in the region.

Followed by the panel discussion with operators, project owners and government representatives.

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PANEL DISCUSSION WITH BLACK SEA REGIONSSpecial Presentation: ROPEPCA, The voice for our Industry, in a complex business environmentStephen Birrell, President, ROPEPCA

Follow up on the previous session. Join the panel to discuss opportunities in the regions with representatives from the governmental institutions and upstream operators.

Moderator: Mohammad Fallah, Geoscience and New Venture Department ManagerOMV PETROM UPSTREAM

Peter Tauvers, Senior Geoscientist for Strategic Projects, NaftogazPeter Zeilinger, Senior Vice President Exploration, Production and Development, OMVZuhtu Bati, Vice President, TURKISH PETROLEUM CORPORATIONNiculae Havrilet, State Secretary, Ministry of Economy, Energy and Business Environment, Romania

• How can Black Sea region contribute to the creation of a regional energy hub?

• What must be done for a stable investment climate in the Black Sea countries?

• How to have constructive engagement with the relevant authorities to seek resolution on these and many other issues?

14:45

15:30 WINE MASTER CLASS & NETWORKINGExperience an amazing virtual adventure and interact with others at the same time. Wine expert Rod Smith MW, one of only 390 Masters of Wine (MWs) in the world, currently judging the Balkans International Wine Competition will share with us everything he knows about the Romanian wine region.Live chat with all attendees during fun activity. Prepare a glass of wine and enjoy informal networking with your peers!

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AGENDA 7th October 2020

ENERGY SECURITYThis day content and discussion based on energy transition trend, infrastructure developments in the region, security mechanisms and successful strategies to stay competitive on the market.

INVESTMENT CLIMATE IN REGION AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENTS: WHAT CAN GUARANTEE YOUR COUNTRY ENERGY SECURITYThere are potential sources of long-term growth that could change the Black Sea upstream landscape in the decade to come. In the latest industry outlook report, 71% of senior oil and gas professionals expect their business to increase or maintain investment in renewable energy projects/portfolios. At the same time modernizing the existing capacities and creating an increased degree of flexibility to develop regional oil and gas infrastructure, can help to be competitive on the world energy market and have energy security mechanisms in place. What does the investment climate look like nowadays? What are the opportunities in the Black Sea region?

Moderator: Aura Sabadus, Senior journalist, ICIS

• Investment outlook for the energy industry in the Black Sea area: what to expect in the coming yearIlya Ponomarev, Founder & CEO, Trident Acquisitions

• Romania’s Climate for Investing in the Black SeaMark Davis, Regional Director, Romania & Bulgaria, European Bank of Reconstruction & Development

• The importance of gas storage infrastructure - Is Romania equipped enough?Victor Cristian Girlicel, Head of Reservoir Engineering, Depogaz

• Key achievements and problems in utilization of gas infrastructure in CEE region – the case of UkraineSergiy Makogon, General Director, Gas TSO of Ukraine

13:00

NETWORKING BREAKFind your best way to get engaged with the conference attendees using online networking tools! Schedule 1:1 or group video calls or visit the event partners on their virtual stands.

BUSINESS NETWORKING

Before the event, you will have access to the virtual platform to schedule 1:1 meetings or small group meetings in advance. Nail your elevator pitch, share some valuable experience, and leave with meaningful connections.

EXPO AREA EVENTS

Feel free to explore online booths, watch special presentations, and technical demos from the summit partners and make meaningful connections.

14:15

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PANEL DISCUSSION: ENERGY TRANSITION: STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS AND VALUABLE TAKEAWAYSThe need to meet internationally agreed emissions targets have prompted governments to take major steps toward a lower carbon future, but there is still a long way to go.

Moderator: Gabrijel Grubac, Senior Stimulation Engineer – Production Technology, OMV Petrom

Pavlin Stoyanoff, Lawyer, Energy and TechnologyEugenia Gusilov, Director Romania Energy Center, ROECPetru Ruset, CEO, Siemens Energy Romania

• Energy transition race: How to lead it? What are the right mechanisms?

• Energy transition and the industrial transformation challenge: how do we safeguard industrial competitiveness? What are the potential risks and opportunities for transitioning?

• Human resources availability and professional reorientation training, how to have a clear strategy?

• How to make the energy sector to become truly competitive and diversified?

14:45

FREESTYLE NETWORKINGCreate your own virtual roundtable and invite colleagues to network

15:30

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AGENDA 8th October 2020

THE FUTURE OF UPSTREAM: OPERATIONAL CHALLENGES, EXPLORATION OPPORTUNITIES AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATIONTo remain competitive, upstream oil and gas companies of all sizes increasingly realize the need to deliver operational improvements as a means of achieving greater capital efficiency. Where is the industry of drilling going? Across the industry, many companies are turning to digitalization. Are you prepared for digital transformation and do you have the right strategy map?

Moderator: Mohammad Fallah, Geoscience and New Venture Department Manager,OMV Petrom Upstream

Special Presentation: Importance of investments in new economyAdrian Volintiru, CEO, Romgaz

• Black Sea deep-water exploration; what’s been done and what’s coming nextMohammad Fallah, Geoscience and New Venture Department Manager, OMV Petrom Upstream

• Digital solutions in regulation of the upstream industryRoman Opimakh, Director General, State Geologic and Subsoil Survey of Ukraine

• Mature brownfields redevelopment through Production Enhancement Contract (PEC) in Ukrainian realitiesYevgeniy Stashenko, Head of Business Development, E&P Division, Naftogaz

• Turkish E&P sector and Turkey’s Black Sea natural gas discoveryGokhan Sorus, Secretary General, PETFORM

13:00

FUTURE OF UPSTREAMThis day session includes insightful presentations on digitalization, successful partnerships, operational challenges and solutions for offshore and onshore.

14:15

CLOSING REMARKS FROM GLOBUC AND ONLINE QUIZ14:45

NETWORKING BREAKFind your best way to get engaged with the conference attendees using online networking tools! Schedule 1:1 or group video calls or visit the event partners on their virtual stands.

BUSINESS NETWORKING

Before the event, you will have access to the virtual platform to schedule 1:1 meetings or small group meetings in advance. Nail your elevator pitch, share some valuable experience, and leave with meaningful connections.

EXPO AREA EVENTS

Feel free to explore online booths, watch special presentations, and technical demos from the summit partners and make meaningful connections.

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PARTNERS

WHY TO SPONSOR BLACK SEA OIL & GAS VIRTUAL EVENT• No need to travel

• Meaningful exposure and completely new branding opportunities

• New formats to deliver your message to target audience

• Trackable data to justify your investment

• Quantifiable sales leads

• Meaningful meetings with potential buyers

NATALIA KRAVCHENKO

Sponsorship [email protected]+44 203 567 1347

FROM 3500 EURO

SIMPLE AND TRANSPARENT PRICING

HOW DOES IT WORK

Regional Strategic Partner

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Associate Partners

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DELEGATETICKETS

Choose your ticket to register for the virtual edition of the Black Sea Oil & Gas conference (6-8 October 2020).

• For any help or questions contact us on [email protected]

• Use your business email for the registration.

• All registrations are subject to validation and we may contact you for more information.

OPERATOR PASS

Only 14 free passes left for NOCs, IOCs and local project owners

€0.00

Watch any talk live duringthe conference

Visit our virtual exhibition duringthe breaks

Network via chator video conferencing

Access to the attendee list and networking tools 1 day before the conference

× Watch back any talk on-demand if you miss it

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VENDOR PASS

For EPC, drilling contractors, service, equipment and consultancies

€249 until 2 Oct (€399)

Watch any talk live duringthe conference

Visit our virtual exhibition duringthe breaks

Network via chator video conferencing

Watch back any talk on-demandif you miss it

Access to the attendee list and networking tools 1 day before the conference

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PARTNER PASS

Virtual stand for lead generation and meaningful exposure

from €3,500

A virtual stand for your company brand exposure

Live demo or presentation on your stand to connect to the target audience

Trackable data and quantifiable sales leads straight after the event

Watch back any talk on-demandif you miss it

Up to 4 delegate passes for your company staff and clients

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CONTACTS

NATALIA KRAVCHENKOSponsorship [email protected]+44 203 567 1347

For all sponsorshipenquiries:

ELMIRA GABIDULLINAMarketing Manager [email protected] +44 203 567 1349

For media partnershipenquiries:

ARINA GNUTOVACustomer Service Manager [email protected] +44 203 567 1349

For all enquiries regarding registration process:

MARIACARTERProject [email protected]+44 203 567 1347

For speaking and programme enquiries: