The four-day conference will build on the event’s 44-year history, and includes a unique blend of extensive technical, commercial and strategic sessions covering all aspects of the LNG value chain.
The Australian-based scholars include:
- Ms Phaedra Deckart, South Australia – Manager, Group Commercial, Santos Limited;
- Mr Andrew Macky, Western Australia – Mondarra Project Engineering Manager, APA Group;
- Mr Andrew Macphillamy, Queensland – Senior Commercial Advisor, Australia Pacific LNG Pty Limited; and,
- Mr Dean Manifis, Western Australia – Engineering and Project Economist, Apache Corporation.
According to the Australian Gas Industry Trust (AGIT), there were 26 applicants for the original three scholarships being offered and the calibre and qualifications of those applying made it difficult to select a shortlist. An additional scholarship was added due to the difficulty in distinguishing the best qualified and to get the most benefit from attending.
The delegation will be led by AGIT Chairman and Envestra Managing Director Ian Little and will include AGIT Directors Graeme Bethune, CEO of EnergyQuest, and Cheryl Cartwright, Chief Executive of APIA.
There will also be representatives from the LNG 18 National Organising Committee and a large contingent of Australian gas industry representatives (at last count, this is 8 per cent of the total numbers attending).
LNG 17 – a conference purely for LNG
The LNG 17 Conference is widely expected to be a landmark strategic and technical event for the worldwide LNG industry. The four-day program will include plenary sessions, workshops, an exhibition, poster sessions, technical tours of world-leading LNG facilities, city tours, plus opening and closing ceremonies and receptions.
The LNG series began in 1968, and its events are held every three years, alternating between producer and consumer nations. This year, a record crowd of over 5,000 attendees is expected from 80 countries, and over 200 exhibitors will be showcased in an exhibition of over 15,000 m2.
The international sponsoring industry organisations are the International Gas Union, the Gas Technology Institute (GTI) and the International Institute of Refrigeration (IIR). The American Gas Association (AGA) is serving as the host association for this event.
The conference program and delegates’ guide can be viewed and downloaded from the LNG 17 Conference website at www.lng17.org