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International Conference on Hydrocarbon Science and Technology

DAY 1: ACTIVITIES AND TIME

Date: 23rd October 2023

Time: 09:00 – 18:00

Venue: PTDF Main Auditorium

Opening Ceremony

08:00 am :   Registration
08:45 am :  Breakfast /Arrival of Guests
09:30 am : Recognition of Invited guests/National Anthem/PTI Anthem

Welcome Address

10:00 am:   Welcome Address - Dr Henry Adebowale Adimula, the Principal & Chief Executive, PTI
10:10 am:   Remarks by Sponsors/Partners
10:25   am:  Ministerial Address & Remarks - Hon. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil) Hon. Heineken Lokpobiri
10:35   am:   Ministerial Address & Remarks - Hon. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas)  Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo

Keynote Address

10:45         Keynote Address: "The Future of the Oil and Gas Industry: Opportunities, Challenges and  Development"
His Excellency Dr Farouq Ibrahim APPO Secretary General ~
11:15         Grounding Presentation I: “Maximizing the Potential of Natural Gas: Innovative Strategies
for Utilization and Flare Reduction in the Era of Sustainable Energy." –  Mele Kolo Kyari, Group CEO NNPC LTD

Closing keynote

11:30         Closing keynote: "The Future of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry: Trends and Predictions
Engr Simbi Wabote, Executive Secretary NCDMB
11: 45        Presentation of Awards - Amb. Gabriel Aduda, Permanent Secretary MPR
12: 00        Vote of Thanks - Mr. Isaac Fregene, Registrar PTI
12: 05        VIP Exhibition Tour/ Lunch Break

Panel Session 1

13:00  Theme: “The Role of Government Policies and Regulations in Shaping the Future of the Oil and Gas Industry”

Opening Keynote to Panel Session: Engr. Gbenga O. Komolafe CEO NUPRC
Moderator: Elesie Ezewanne, SNEPCo

      Panelist.

  1. Hon. Benedict Etanabene, Federal House of Representatives
  2. Sophia Innih Mbakwe, MD NNPC Energy Services
  3. Betty A Ugona, CEO ScaleVation Services Limited
  4. Dr. Timothy Okon, Teno Energy Resources Ltd
  5. Engr. Prof. Akpofure Rim-Rukeh, VC FUPRE
  6. Prof. Zainab Gobir, ED Economic Regulation and Strategic   Planning, NMDPRA

Panel Session 2

14:35    Theme:  ” Energy Transition and Decarbonization: Strategies to adapt and Participate in the Global Shift Towards Cleaner Energy Sources. “

Opening Keynote to Panel Session: Engr. Farouk Ahmed, CEO NMDPRA
Moderator: Dr Excel Ukpohor, NLNG

        Panelist.

  1. Tamuno Kala Otaji, Manager Green Energy International
  2. Dr. Sunday Kanshio, Managing Partner, Fleissen & Company
  3. Dr. Tina Isichei, Director Innovation, Research & Development, PTI
  4. Dame Rita Kwentoh, Director Energy Innovation, RTI, NNPC Limited.
  5. Dr Kelechi Onyekachi Ofoegbu, Executive Commissioner, Economic

Regulation and Strategic Planning, NUPRC

  1. Dr Mohammed Dahiru Aminu, Policy Manager, Methane Pollution

Prevention, Clean Air Task Force

16:10   : Closing