Fiscal policy – Where We Stand in the UK

• Hear why the government acted, and what the future of government taxation policy, by this or any other government, may mean to you
• Evaluate the impact of the tax increase on North Sea business and the future of the North Sea
• Understand the relationship between oil prices and taxes – what would be the result if the price of oil falls?
• Find out what we can expect from the Treasury consultation process and the review by the Scottish Affairs Committee and how it might address challenges faced by the industry

 Raymond Hall, Commercial Advisor, BP Exploration

The Changing Face of North Sea Financing

• Hear how the increasing challenge of developing North Sea discoveries in a profitable fashion requires greater bespoke  financi ng from Banks.  
• Understand why the intensely price competitive environment, in which North Sea assets are being sold to independent companies, requires innovative and flexible funding solutions.  
• Take away a detailed in-depth understanding of a variety of financing options available over and above traditional senior debt lending, to assist you in procuring and developing North Sea oil & gas fields . 

Euan Tait, Associate Director, Bank of Scotland Corporate

The Future of the Market for Fields, Rigs and Services in the North Sea

• Learn how to deal with the high demand for rigs and services to keep your company moving forward
• Understand how you can keep costs down in a market which is stretched for resources
• Discover how the price of oil could affect your operations; and what you can do about it
• Gain insights into the future of the market in which you operate, and the future of the resources you require

Chris Ness, Managing Director, GlobalSantaFe

The Role of the Fiscal System in the UKCS

• Understand the aim of the UK tax policy and what it means for the future of operators in the UKCS
• Hear how fiscal policy runs in line with other elements of Government policy  
• Gain insights into the future challenges that the current system could experience and the actions you can take to stay ahead of the game  
• Analyse the different scenarios for the economic future in the UKCS and evaluate your options

Derek Leith, UK Head of Oil & Gas Tax, Ernst & Young LLP
Christopher Sanger, Head of Tax Policy Development, Ernst & Young LLP

North Sea  Operating Policies - Strategies to add value

• Hear what legal and commercial strategies have been used to maximise Promote License type opportunities
• Gain insights into the Fallow Blocks/Discoveries initiative - is it actually freeing up assets? And if so, how can you best get your hands on them?
• Understand how you can use third party access to existing infrastructure to help you get your potential production to market - and find out what (if any) are the rules and when (if at all) will they apply?

Kenny Paton, Associate, McGrigors

Scenarios for Smaller Companies Operating in the North Sea

• Discover the world of the micro-energy company as WHAM explain what this means to their operations
• Gain insights into the possible future industry trends in the North Sea and how you can adapt the way you work to stay ahead of the curve
• Understand the place of the micros under various environments and circumstances
• Find out what opportunities and challenges await you in this high cost/high risk environment, so that you can take control and prosper

Tom Windle, CEO, WHAM Energy Plc

Raising Finance   - Equity and Debt; How to Make the Right Deal for your North Sea Needs

• Examine the range of sources of finance available to you for assorted purposes
• Hear the best ways to go about finding, negotiating and structuring your finance deals
• Understand what considerations you should be taking in order to secure the best deal for your needs

Neil Hartley, Director, First Reserve

Optimising Operations in the North Sea

• Hear examples of the latest in effective operations from Granby Oil and Gas Plc
• Take away insights from Granby Oil and Gas' experiences in building an effective range of North Sea assets
• Discover how you can keep things moving once you're in the North Sea while avoiding risk by managing your cash flow effectively
• Understand your significant considerations with regard to scenario planning, and hear what can be done to protect your future at minimal cost

Richard Moreton, Executive Director, Granby Oil and Gas Plc

Strategic and Financial Planning for Decommissioning in the North Sea

• Understand the intricacies and associated risks of decommissioning liability
• Find out how accurately decommissioning costs can be predicted into your future
• Analyse effect of decommissioning costs on estimating your asset's remaining value and the impact of costs on asset D&A
• Learn what financial provisions you will have to make for your liabilities
• Examine the consequences of your longer term residual liabilities

Mike Corcoran, Director, Hyperion Energy

Making a Small Oil Company a Lucrative Business in the North Sea

• Hear why Pertra ASA used Norwegian offshore territory to develop their production
• Understand what considerations should contribute to your decision to explore an area of the North Sea
• Learn how Pertra ASA simultaneously manage exploration and production
• Discover the details of how Pertra ASA have made the most of smaller fields in the North Sea

Erik Haugane, CEO, Pertra ASA

Using your North Sea Assets to Develop your Business Internationally

• Hear how Dana Petroleum uses North Sea production to provide a solid cash flow base with which to develop operations
• Learn how Dana Petroleum's solid North Sea business has allowed them to explore in the UK , and fund focussed exploration internationally
• Understand how International exploration will provide material, company changing opportunities from the North Sea
• Find out how Dana Petroleum intend to capitalise on a diverse opportunity set with range of players with different strategic drivers to move business forward

Stuart Paton, Technical and Commercial Director, Dana Petroleum

Extending the life of a mature field

• Hear how Marathon Oil used the “Life of Field” model to the different scenarios for asset planning
• Understand the value of a mature infrastructure - impact of threats and opportunities
• Learn how to develop a strategy which optimises long term value  
• Obtaining stakeholder commitment to a new asset strategy – creating a new vision

Mike Birch, Performance Improvement Manager, Marathon Oil UK Ltd

The North Sea Until 2035

• Hear the results and analysis of Professor Kemp's latest study into the prospects in the North Sea until 2035
• Understand the North Sea 's role in the future of exploration and production on a global scale
• Gain insights into the information and data that can help you get the leading edge in the North Sea
• Analyse the price sensitivity of activity in the North Sea
• Find out how you can make the most the North Sea opportunities into the future

Professor Alex Kemp, Professor of Petroleum Economics, University of Aberdeen

Floating on the AIM market

• Hear about the recent changes in the ways that companies in the North Sea are sourcing funding
• See how deals have been done by other companies to float on the AIM market and examine how successful these deals have been
• Understand the factors you need to take into account to make the decision to float
• Learn how you can float on the AIM market, and hear about the future of the AIM market

Jeremy Berry, New Business Development Manager, GCA

Building a Diverse Portfolio and Creating Shareholder Value in the Mature Norwegian CS

• Hear how Revus Energy has become a stable and profitable exploration and production company
• Understand factors you should take into consideration when acquiring assets
• Discover how you can sustain strong operations while expanding and developing your business and keep your investors happy

Harald Vabo, CEO, Revus Energy ASA

Single Field Development – a Holistic Approach to Delivering a Funded Technical Solution

• Understand what happens when your significant asset is your only asset, or when you are looking to finance an isolated single well development
• Hear how traditional sources of debt and equity may not be appropriate as a result of concentration of risk; and find out what you can do about it
• Learn about alternative solutions which deliver both the funding and the technical resources to execute on a development.

Tom Reynolds, Commercial Director, EDP

Debt Financing Options for the UK North Sea

• Evaluate the traditional methods of debt financing available to exploration and production companies in the North Sea
• Understand how you should be structuring your financing, using the Forward Purchase model as an example
• Hear how volumetric production payments work – and could they work in the UK North Sea?

James Atkin, Associate, Vinson & Elkins

Promoting the UKCS through initiatives – are we doing enough?

• Learn about the joint initiatives between the UK government and the companies operating in the UKCS
• Explore the details of how these programmes work and whether they have been successful
• Find out if you are making the most of the initiatives that exist in the UKCS; and if not, how you can do so
• Understand the effect that these programmes have on the market, and how they will shape the future of your UKCS business

Agustin Rivara, Fiscal Issues Manager, UKOOA

What Does it Take to Drill a Well in the North Sea These Days?

• Understand the challenges you have ahead of you once you have obtained funding and acquired your ace prospect
• Discover the possible impact of your unlimited exposure to cost overrun and learn how you can take steps to protect yourself
• Learn the latest strategies that will help you source rigs and equipment to suit your needs
• Hear about other drilling challenges you will face and how you can deal with them quickly and efficiently

Peter Howell, General Manager, ADTI

Private Equity in the North Sea - More Than Just Money

• Find out what private equity firms will be looking for in prospective deals
• Hear about the drivers behind some of Lime Rock's recent deals 
• Understand the importance of picking the right private equity partner for your business, and how you can try to make sure that the fit will work 

• Discover what a good private equity investor can bring to the table to help create value for your business

Simon Munro, Director, Lime Rock Partners