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1 NIGERIA INTERNATIONAL PETROLEUM SUMMIT (NIPS) The African Petroleum Technology and Business Conference DRAFT AGENDA 18 th 22 nd February 2018

2 Day One Sunday, 18 th February 2018 Accreditation Continues Nicon Luxury Hotel 09.00hrs-19.00hrs Welcome Cocktail Reception (Sponsored by DPR) Transcorp Hilton Hotel 18.00hrs-20.00hrs

3 Day Two Monday, 19 th February 2018 Africa on the Global Stage: The opportunities and Challenges of Oil and Gas Investment in Africa FCT and Lagos State Day

4 Monday, 19 th February Tea/Coffee sponsored by 09:30 All Guests to be seated for Official Opening Ceremony International Conference Centre, Abuja 09:50 Arrival of Special Guest of Honour 09:55 National Anthem 10:00 Welcome Remarks and Presentation of the programme Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Nigeria 10:05 Goodwill messages from Co-Organizer, major and State Sponsors: Paul Mervin, Chairman Advisory Board, Brevity Anderson Consultants Paul McGrath, Chairman/Managing Director, Mobil Producing Nigeria (MPN) and Esso Exploration & Production Nigeria Limited (EEPNL) Peter Costello, Vice President, Nigeria & Gabon, Shell Massimo Insulla,Vice Chairman and Managing Director, NAOC/NAE/AENR Jeffrey Ewing, Chairman/Managing Director, Chevron Nigeria H.E. Abubakar Sani Bello, Executive Governor, Niger State H.E. Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa, Executive Governor, Delta State Dr. Maikanti K. Baru, Group Managing Director (GMD), Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) 10:20 Goodwill messages by Heads of International Energy Organisations: HE Mahaman Laouan Gaya, Executive Secretary, African Petroleum Producers Organisation (APPO) HE Dr. Sun Xiansheng, Secretary-General, International Energy Forum (IEF) 10:30 Keynote Address: World Oil Outlook 2018 and the Energy Transition HE Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo, Secretary-General, Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) 10:35 Ministerial Address: Dr. Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Nigeria 10:45 Presidential Address: H.E. Muhammadu Buhari GCFR, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Special Guest of Honour and VIPs retire to Green Room to prepare for Official inauguration of the Exhibition Official Inauguration and visit to the Exhibition stands by the Special Guest of Honour Group Photograph with Representatives of event sponsors and Departure of Special Guest of Honour

5 12:30 Networking Lunch sponsored by 13:50 Command Performance by FCT Cultural Group Master of Ceremonies Richmond Osuji 14:00 DAY TWO SESSION ONE Round table Discussion: Deepening collaboration in the African Oil & Gas Industry - Challenges and Opportunities for Investment Sub-Saharan Africa is still experiencing growth, despite the end of the commodities boom period, and as such, the continent has become the leading foreign investment destination. In this Session, Panellists will discuss how increased investment and industrialization, flexibility of labour markets and ensuring effective competition policies will close the skills gap and capitalize on growing FDI flows to unlock the potential for job creation and poverty reduction in African countries particularly, as it relates to the petroleum sector. Chair: Dr. Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Nigeria Panelists: H.E. Gabriel Mbega Obiang Lima, Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons, Equatorial Guinea H.E. Pascal Houangni Ambouroue, Minister of Petroleum and Hydrocarbons, Gabon H.E. Mahaman Laouan Gaya, Executive Secretary, African Petroleum Producers' Organisation (APPO) Dr. Sun Xiansheng, Secretary-General, International Energy Forum (IEF) Dr. Abderrazak Benyoucef, Head, Energy Studies Department, OPEC Secretariat H.E. Ambassador W. Stuart Symington, United States Ambassador to Nigeria H.E. Bechir Madet, Minister of Petroleum & Energy of Republic of Chad, President of APPO Moderator: Dolapo Oni Coffee break sponsored by 15:25-15:30 Short presentation by Lagos State 15:30 DAY TWO SESSION TWO Executive Roundtable: Growth outlook and Strategies for staying competitive after a Global Downturn Almost all business leaders reluctantly admit that the current crisis also marks an inflection point, and their priority must be to implement strategies to cope with the new norm. This session will assess what strategies proved to be problematic during the last cycle and those that did allow businesses to respond dynamically, survive and emerge strongly as economic conditions have started to improve. The panel will discuss issues related to surviving a recession, consolidating corporate economic position, staying cost competitive during a slow-growth recovery period and be ready to win when good times return

6 Highlighted areas of discussion will be The Role of Innovation Roles for Public Policy Investment Strategies Strategic Thinking and Strategic Actions Chair: Dr. Maikanti K. Baru, Group Managing Director (GMD), NNPC Panelists: Jeffrey Ewing, Chairman/Managing Director, Chevron Nigeria Nicolas Terraz, Managing Director & Chief Executive, Total E&P Nigeria Limited (TEPNG) Paul McGrath, Chairman/Managing Director, Mobil Producing Nigeria (MPN) and Esso Exploration & Production Nigeria Limited (EEPNL) Olalekan Akinyanmi, Chief Executive Officer, Lekoil Tony Attah, MD/CEO, Nigeria LNG Adewale Tinubu, Group Chief Executive Officer, Oando Plc Osagie Okunbor, Chairman, LCCI-OPTS/Chairman, Shell Companies in Nigeria Aliko Dangote, GCON, President and CEO, Dangote Group Massimo Insulla,Vice Chairman and Managing Director, NAOC/NAE/AENR Moderator: Didi Akinyelure 16:30 End of Day Two 18:00 Africa Themed Gala Dinner and Industry Awards Transcorp Hilton Hotel sponsored by Guests Artists: Prof. Sir Victor Uwaifo (MON) Presentation by FCT Cultural Troupe and Waje

7 DAY THREE Tuesday, 20 TH February 2018 The Gas Revolution: Changing the face of Nigeria s Oil and Gas Sector Akwa Ibom, Niger, Imo, Borno and Bauchi States Day

8 Tuesday, 20 TH February Tea/Coffee sponsored by 09:00-09:05 National Anthem by Timi Dakolo 09:05-09:10 Short presentation by Akwa Ibom State 09:10 10:30 DAY THREE SESSION ONE The Honourable Minister of State s Session: The 7 Big Wins - Short and Medium Term Priorities to grow Nigeria s Oil & Gas Industry The 7 Big Wins to Grow the Nigerian Oil & Gas Industry is aimed at developing a stable and enabling Oil and Gas landscape with improved transparency, efficiency, stable investment climate, and a well protected environment/enabling environment to maximize investment opportunities in the Oil and Gas industry, and in turn generate increased growth in the Nigerian economy. This Session will focus on what has been achieved so far and what current and near future priorities are required to further improve transparency, efficiency, a stable investment climate and other ongoing reforms across the Oil and Gas value chain. The panel will identify next steps to take in moving forward towards implementation of the 7 Big Wins. Some key points to be highlighted will be; Recent initiatives and implementation strategy Current and medium-long term objectives for implementation Strategic Adaptation to Environmental Shocks, Turbulence and Radical Institutional Change Lead Speaker: Dr. Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Nigeria Panellists: Sen. Philip Tanimu, Chairman, Senate Committee on Downstream Petroleum Dada Thomas, President Nigeria Gas Association/Managing Director, Frontier Oil Ltd. Chikezie Nwosu, Chairman, SPE Nigeria Council/Director (Technical), Addax Petroleum Development Co. Ltd Engr. (Mrs.) J. Olu Maduka FNSE, FAEng, MFR, President, The Nigerian Academy of Engineering Demola Adeyemi-Bero, Chairman, Independent Petroleum Producers Group/ MD, First E & P Ltd. Austin Avuru, Vice Chairman, Petroleum Club Lagos/Managing Director, Seplat Petroleum Development Co. Plc Moderator: Gaius Jackson-Obaseki, Chairman, Brass LNG Limited/Former GMD-NNPC Boason Omafaye, Channels Television Coffee break sponsored by 10:40-10:45 Short presentation by Niger State 10:45-12:00 DAY THREE SESSION TWO International Ministerial Roundtable: Are current Oil and Gas Market Trends a new reality or just another cycle? What will the impact of Long-term Energy Policy on the Industry be?

9 The discussion will offer an understanding of the current market trends shaping the national and regional industry. Additionally, the debate will focus on what political, socio-economic and security challenges lies ahead for the Oil and Gas Industry in in both Africa and globally. The Session will analyze the impact of Energy Policies of Governments on the Industry. Chair: Senator Bukola Saraki, Senate President, Federal Republic of Nigeria Panelists: Dr. Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Nigeria Gabriel Mbega Obiang Lima,Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons, Equatorial Guinea Pascal Houangni Ambouroue, Minister of Petroleum and Hydrocarbons, Gabon Moderator: Dr. Omar Farouk Ibrahim,OPEC Governor for Nigeria 12:00 Networking Lunch sponsored by 13:25 13:30 Short presentation by Imo State 13:30 14:45 DAY THREE SESSION THREE Regulating the African Oil and Gas Industry for better efficiency Lessons from the Nigerian Experience As the petroleum industry has evolved over the years, so have the challenges of regulating it. Many have argued that for example that the pace of legislation has filed to keep pace with some of the more recent realities in the industry. This session will take a look at some of the topical issues not just around legislation in the sector, but the whole approach to regulation within the petroleum sector and what lessons have and indeed can be learnt going forward. Session Chairman: Dr. Layi Fatona, Managing Director, ND Western Limited Panellists: Umana Okon Umana, Managing Director/CEO,Oil & Gas Free Zones Authority (OGFZA) Nigeria Senator Tayo Alasoadura, Chairman, Senate Committee on Petroleum(Upstream) Hon. Fred Agbebi, Chairman, House Committee on Gas Mordecai Ladan, Director,Department of Petroleum Resources Bello B. Rabiu, GED/COO (Upstream),Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation(NNPC) Abdulkadir Saidu, Executive Secretary, Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency Moderator: Hector Igbikiowubu, Sweet Crude Publications 14:45 15:00 Short Presentation by Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas and Bauchi State 15:00 16:30 DAY THREE SESSION FOUR Africa as an Emerging Gas Producer, Prospects and Opportunities The over 192 Tscf of proven natural gas reserve in Nigeria, huge natural gas finds off the coast of East Africa, deep water oil discoveries off upper West Africa and promising geology along the East African Rift makes Africa the most promising continent for energy development. These finds are set to shake the billion dollar industry. In this session, Panelist will discuss the role Africa will play in worldwide natural gas production, as well as, realizing regional advantages for the long-term offshore production and processing potential This session will also analyse:

10 How to invest in Natural Gas projects in Nigeria Upcoming and future energy projects in Africa; How to get involved LNG options Current infrastructure in place Developing Domestic Gas Infrastructure Session Chairman: Babatunde Raji Fashola, Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Federal Republic of Nigeria Panellists: Abdulrazaq Isa, Chairman/CEO, Walter Smith Petroman Nigeria Limited Tony Attah, Managing Director/CEO, Nigeria LNG Dada Thomas,President, Nigeria Gas Association/MD, Frontier Oil Ltd Joe Ezigbo,Managing Director, Falcon Corporation Limited Bayo Ojulari, Managing Director, Shell Nigeria Exploration & Production Co. Ltd Ken Etete, Managing Director, Century Group Saidu Mohammed, GED/COO( Gas & Power), NNPC Chidi Izuwah, Snr, DG/CEO, The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC ) Morgan Okwoche,Managing Director, Gas Aggregation Company of Nigeria 16:30 End of Day Three 18:30 Gala Dinner and Cultural Night NICON Luxury Hotel Performing Artist: Timi Dakolo & Up Coming Artists

11 DAY FOUR Wednesday, 21 st February 2018 Infrastructure, Refining & Environmental Issues Delta, Benue, Bayelsa States Day

12 08:00 08:45 Tea/Coffee sponsored by 08:45-09:00 Short presentations by NNPC and Delta State Wednesday, 21 st February :00 10:15 DAY FOUR SESSION ONE Addressing the Emerging Challenges to the Global Markets: Policy, Technology, Environmental and Global Paradigm Shifts This session will outline the scenario(s) for the future global energy markets over the next 20 years based upon future changes in technology, economies and corporate / government policies. The Panellists will x-ray the strategic implications of these future scenario(s) for the West Africa region, Africa and for the Global Energy Market. These include: Realising regional advantages for the long-term offshore production and processing potential by utilising and expanding on existing infrastructure Driving cooperation and understanding with all national and international stakeholders Ensuring long-term, strategic security of supply Looking ahead to the next decade, attracting important new players to the West Africa region / Africa continent, and opportunities for investment Panellists: Marc Branca, Regional Sales Manager East, South and West Africa, OneSubsea, a Schlumberger Co. Oisin Fanning, Chief Executive Officer, San Leon Energy Peter Boon, Business Development Manager Africa, Fugro Geoconsulting Ltd Femi Adewumi, Operations Support Director, SSA Region, Baker Hughes, a GE company Gbenga Onadeko, Senior Vice President, Africa, Welltec Andrew Ogaga Ejayeriese, President, Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationist(NAPE) / GM Exxonmobil, Nigeria Moderator: Gbite Adeniji, STA to the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources 10:15 10:30 Coffee Break sponsored by 10:30-10:40 Short presentation by Dangote 10:40 11:45 DAY FOUR SESSION TWO Refinery Session: Petroleum Product Supply and Demand in Africa Translating Crude Abundance to Product Abundance Africa is the fastest growing oil consumer, yet at just about 45 underutilised refineries, this represents the lowest number on any continent. With projected demand expected to rise, dependence of importation of refined products will also only continue to increase. This session will take a look at the current state of refining in Africa and what needs to done to increase investment in this critical area. Session Chairman: Aliko Dangote, GCON, President and CEO, Dangote Group Panellists: Felix Amieye-Ofori, Managing Director, Energia Limited Anibor Kragha,GED/COO (Refineries & Petrochemicals), NNPC

13 Engr. Rabiu Suleiman, Senior Technical Adviser to the Hon. Minister, Refineries, Downstream & Infrastructure Short presentation by An Assessment of the Economic Viability and Competitiveness of Modular Refinery in Nigeria Ogbarode N. Ogbon, Lecturer at Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun 12:30 14:00 Lunch Break Sponsored by 14:00 14:15 Short presentation by Bayelsa 14:15 15:30 DAY FOUR SESSION THREE The Niger Delta Region: Tangible Steps for Delivering Sustainable and Equitable Socio-Economic Improvement through Industrial Diversification This Session will discuss the short, medium and longer-term solution road-map towards overcoming the challenges in the Niger-Delta region of Nigeria. It will also discuss the potential challenges that the region will be exposed to through industrialization and technology policies meant to move its economy from a traditional oil and gas based to a more industrially diverse economy, as well as, efficient and improved system of production. Solutions will require a tremendous amount of ambition, participation, and collaboration across society, including governments, international organizations, civil society, and the general public. What are the opportunities and challenges of doing business or investing in the Niger Delta? What tangible steps can be identified towards instituting new types of collaboration and partnerships for the region s social, economic, and human development? A look at the means by which partners could establish a more resilient and diversified economy beyond the region s oil and gas sector. How do we develop realistic and implementable plans to create a truly enabling environment for regional growth and equitable distribution of wealth? Session Chair: HE Godwin Obaseki, Governor Edo State Lead Speaker: Usani Uguru, Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Nigeria Contributors: H.E. Akinwunmi Ambode, Governor, Lagos State H.E. Seriake Dickson, Governor, Bayelsa State H.E. Ben Ayade, Governor, Cross River State Charles Achodo, Senior Technical Adviser to the Hon. Minister, Niger Delta Emeka Ene, Managing Director, Oildata Inc. 15:30 15:45 Coffee Break sponsored by 15:45 16:00 Short Presentation by Benue State 16:00 17:15 DAY FOUR SESSION FOUR Local Content and Environmental Issues: Nigeria s Response

14 Many oil and gas producing states are introducing requirements for "local content" into their regulatory frameworks. These requirements aim to create jobs, promote enterprise development and accelerate the transfer of skills and technologies. In this Session, Panellists will discuss why Local Content and Environmental Issues have become a strategic issue for the oil and gas industry in Nigeria. They will highlight challenges and opportunities through workforce development, employment of local workforce, training and investment in supplier development and services. Some of the areas that will be covered include: Local content contribution to a country s economic development Building the local skills set across the hydrocarbon industry Meeting localization requirements in order to encourage local content Contributing factors to local economic development The role of Local communities. Chair: Mallam Ibrahim Usman Jibril, Minister of State for Environment, Nigeria Panelists: Simbi Wabote, Executive Secretary Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB) Osagie Okunbor, Chairman, Oil Producers' Trade Section (OPTS) Bank-Anthony Okorafor, Chairman, Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN) Audrey Ezigbo, Co Founder, Falcon Corporation/Vice President Nigeria Gas Association Nosa Omorodion, Director Nigeria Independents/NOC's, Schlumberger Companies 19:00 22:00 Gala Dinner and Cultural Night - Transcorp Hilton Hotel Performing Artists: The Saxophonist Upcoming artists

15 DAY FIVE Thursday, 22 nd February 2018 The Future Edo, Cross Rivers, Kaduna States Day

16 Thursday, 22 nd February Tea/Coffee sponsored by 08:45 09:00 Short presentations Edo State 09:00 10:15 DAY FIVE SESSION ONE Sharing of Petroleum Data and Management: A Vital Tool for Resource Management Today`s exploration and production geoscientist works in a world of untidy data. Maps, logs, seismic sections and well test reports may be scattered on isolated computers. Indeed, data management is a sector in full bloom that requires the use of adapted methods and tools. Panellists will discuss the leveraging of these assets to deliver solutions to improve performance with real-time technology services to manage, organize, integrate and preserve the acquired data in the field of natural resource exploration and exploitation. They will examine at the challenges set by the data revolution occurring in many industrial areas, which is opening new perspectives in the exploitation of natural resources. Panellists: Dapo Odulaja,Head Data Services Department, Research Division, OPEC Mordecai Ladan,Director, Department of Petroleum Resources Azat Nimazov,General Manager, Energy & Natural Resources Europe Middle East and Africa, SAP Dr. Yemi Kale,Statistician General, National Bureau of Statistics Dr. Mohammed M. Tumala,Director (Statistics), Central Bank of Nigeria Moderator: Dr. Babatunde V. Adeniran, GED/COO (Ventures), Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) 10:15 10:25 Coffee sponsored by 10:25 10:35 Short presentation by Cross Rivers State 10:35 11:45 DAY FIVE SESSION TWO Roundtable Discussion: Maximising Nigeria s Oil and Gas Potentials Learning from the past, preparing for the future The Federal Government of Nigeria has made it a priority to harness the potential of its Oil and Gas resources and so to increase domestic and industrial power supply, raise living standards and support sustainable economic growth and diversification. This concluding discussion will aim to address how learning from past experiences can only better prepare the State for the future, and where government policy needs to promote and enhance exploration and exploitation of petroleum resources in Nigeria for the benefits of the Nigerian people by optimizing domestic gas supplies, particularly for power generation and industrial development, establish a progressive fiscal framework that encourages further investment in the petroleum industry while optimizing revenues accruing to the government; and establish commercially-oriented and profit-driven oil and gas entities. Some of the issues that the Panelist will address include: Adopting the right fiscal regime that encourages more investments in the country

17 Assessing the wide variety of fiscal systems Analysing the administrative fees and taxation regimes that the government should implement under the sharing contract agreement in order to provide a clear signal to investors and international financial institutions of an improved investment climate Incorporating local knowledge and Health, Safety and Environmental standards as part of the licensing round Maximizing transparency in the licensing round; Reporting and benefits, assessing the different petroleum fiscal systems for: Joint ventures Production sharing contracts Service contracts Concessionary systems How to choose the most suitable fiscal elements in line with global standards and needs Moderator: Chief Don Obot Etiebet, CON, FNCS, FNMCS, Former Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Federal Republic of Nigeria Discussants: Wale Oluwo, Hon. Commissioner for Energy & Mineral Resources, Lagos Elder Markson Fefegha, Hon. Commissioner for Mineral Resources, Bayelsa Chris Itafu-Njar, Hon. Commissioner for Gas Resources, Cross River Alex Neyin, Managing Director, GACMORK Nigeria Limited Ibrahim Boyi, Managing Director, Peugeot Automobile Nigeria 11:45 12:00 Short presentation by Kaduna State 12:00 12:30 Closing Ceremony and Presentation of Conference Report National Anthem by Omawunmi Presentation of summarised rapporteurs report Vote of thanks by Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Petroleum Remarks by Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria Closing remarks by Dr. Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu, Honourable Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Nigeria National Anthem and departure of Guests 12:30 14:00 Lunch Break 18:00 21:00 Closing Cocktail Reception and Concert ICC

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