SMi presents the Unconventional Gas conference.

30th to 31st March 2009, Copthorne Tara Hotel, London, United Kingdom.

How much Unconventional Gas is there around the world?  What is the status of projects in Europe, China, India and other emerging markets?  What are the barriers to the development of Coal Bed Methane, Tight Gas or Shale Gas reserves?  

Europe's leading Unconventional Gas conference brings together industry experts and project operators to discuss the drivers, constraints and opportunities for non-conventional operations.  Featuring case studies and updates from projects in 9 countries this is an unmissable opportunity to improve your understanding of the prospects and challenges for this emerging industry.  

Why should you attend this event? 

• Comprehensive overview of Coal Bed Methane, Tight Gas and Shale activities in Europe and other emerging markets
• Project updates - find out what progress has been made in the last 12 months and what challenges remain to be faced
• Explore regulatory issues, supply chain challenges and institutional barriers to the development of CBM in Europe 
• Analyse the opportunities for Shale Gas in Europe and the barriers to project development

Hear keynote addresses from:

Rick Toothman, Vice President, Engineering and Technical Services, CNX Gas

Ken Hersh, Managing Partner, Natural Gas Partners

Our expert speaker line-up also includes:

• James Elston, Director, Palladian Energy Ltd
• Rhodri Thomas, Europe & Sub-Saharan Africa Upstream Research Manager, Wood Mackenzie
• Andrew Austin, CEO, IGas
• Oleg V. Tailakov, Director, Uglemetan International Coal & Methane Research Centre
• Alistair McIntyre, CBM Project Manager, Marathon Petroleum
• Stephen Jewell, COO, Composite Energy
• Tony McClure, Managing Director, European Gas
• Stephen Staley, Managing Director, Independent Resources
• Tim Pratt, Director, Business Development, TICORA Geosciences
• Nick Shaw, CBM Team Leader, Shell International Exploration & Production
• Jiao Bo, CBM Project Manager, Shell China
• John Kontak, President, Batavia Energy Inc
• Rod Wallis, COO, Falcon Oil & Gas
• Brian Horsfield, Research Director, GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences
• Hans-Martin Schulz, Senior Research Scientist, GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences
• Dr. Ashiq Hussain, Senior Vice President EP-Exploration & Reservoir Management, OMV Exploration & Production

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT:   http://www.smi-online.co.uk/ugas.asp