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Petrotex May Speaker Update
Endorsed by SAPIA, SAPRA, SASDA and NERSA the 2011 Petro.t.ex Africa Conference is the definitive African petroleum industry event.
Petro.t.ex Africa aims to provide a platform that not only questions the status quo but provides all stakeholders with an opportunity to provide feedback and input that should aid and drive responsible and sustainable development of the industry.
This 2 day conference will bring together key industry players to present on a range of topics affecting the petroleum sector, some of the highlighted speakers include:
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David Sineke is currently responsible for International Research and Analysis at Engen Petroleum and has a passion for African and International oil affairs.
With a background in Human Resource development he has previously been employed by Denel (LIW Division) as well as several other major corporations in South Africa.
He has an executive MBA from the UCT Graduate School of Business as well as holding a Witwatersrand University qualification in Development Program in Oil Studies.
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Avhapfani (Fani) Tshifularo is the Executive Director of the South African Petroleum Industry Association (SAPIA), where he is responsible for the day- to-day leadership of the organisation and for its effective management. SAPIA members are BP, Chevron, Engen, Sasol, Shell, Total and PetroSA. SAPIA represents the collective interests of the South African petroleum industry.
As part of his role at SAPIA, Fani also serves as Non-Executive Director at the South African Supplier Development Agency (SASDA). He is a member of the Institute of Directors, American Society of Association Executives &The Center for Association Leadership and BoardSource (National Center for Nonprofit Boards).
Prior to joining SAPIA, he was employed by the South African Revenue Service (SARS), where his responsibilities included establishing the Road Fuel Testing Unit, collection of excise taxes and overseeing all litigation concerning special cases. His career began at the Minerals and Energy Education and Training Institute (MEETI) where he was a Trainee Energy Policy Analyst. After MEETI, he worked at the Department of Minerals and Energy as an Energy Officer. He holds a Master's degree in Futures Studies from Stellenbosch University. |
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Dr Crompton was appointed the Regulator primarily responsible for petroleum pipelines at the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) in October 2005. He was reappointed for a second 5 year term in April 2011. NERSA also regulates the electricity and gas industries.
Prior to his appointment at NERSA he was a senior manager at the national Department of Minerals and Energy for 9 years. His responsibilities there included energy planning, petroleum products regulation, renewable energy and energy efficiency. He has advised Ministers of Minerals and Energy on several major policy interventions and pieces of legislation.
Before joining the Department of Minerals and Energy he worked at the Department of Trade and Industry and before that he ran the Minerals and Energy Policy Centre. He has been a non-executive director on several boards including CEF, PetroSA, Soekor, and Mossgas. In all he has a working association with the chemical and energy industries spanning 27 years. He has a PhD from the University of KwaZulu Natal in industrial policy.
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Tony Twine joined forces with Econometrix in 1983, becoming a Director in 1986.
Although best known for his work in the multi-faceted Motor Industry, he has contributed to the development, either in whole or in part, of many of the forecasting models which Econometrix has developed. He has contributed to national government on energy policy, as well as having been intimately involved in the creation of development policies for several government departments.
Tony matriculated from Pinelands High School and graduated from UCT. From 1976 he studied further at UNISA while working for Mobil Oil Southern Africa where he worked extensively on demand models for gasoline and diesel. He later joined Datsun Nissan, where he successively worked as Senior Economist and Market Research Manager. Much of his time was spent on developing data systems, as well as creating and refining forecasting systems.
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Provisional Program
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Day One
Session 1: Welcome & Introduction
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09h00
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Welcome
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Conference Chairman
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09h15
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Overview: The African Refining Sector
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Mr David Sineke, Industry Research & Analyst, Engen Petroleum
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09h45
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Keynote Address: TBC
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Department of Energy
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10H15
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Networking Refreshment Break
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Session 2: Retail Fuel Sector
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10h45
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Panel Discussion:
- The Changing Face of the Retail Fuel Sector
- What are the factors influencing the retails fuel sector.
- What is in store for the Future of the Sector
- The Impact of Policies and Regulations
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Mr Tony Twine, Econometrix
Mr Avhapfani Tshifularo , SAPIA
Mr David Sineke, Engen Petroleum
Mr Peter Noke, SAPRA
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12h15
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Networking Lunch in Exhibition Hall
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Session 3: Clean Fuels and Specifications
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13h30
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Panel Discussion:
- How are SA specifications affecting the market?
- Implementation
- Moving towards Cleaner Fuels?
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Mr Avhapfani Tshifularo, SAPIA
NAAMSA
CEF
TOTAL
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15h00
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Networking Refreshment Break
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Session 4: Project Updates and Latest Technology
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15h30
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Latest Technologies
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Sigma Coatings (Pty) Ltd
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16h15
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Updates on Projects in Sub-Saharan Africa – Where are we and Where are we going?
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PetroSA
Forest Exploration International
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16h45
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Closing Remarks
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Conference Chairman
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17h00
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End
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17h00
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Networking Cocktail Party
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Day Two
Session 1:
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09h00
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Welcome
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Conference Chairman
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09h15
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Opening Address: The Challenges that Retailers Face
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Mr Peter Noke, SAPRA
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09h45
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Modernisation & the refinery
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Dr. Claus-Peter Halsig, Vice President Process & Technology, Fluor in Europe, Russia/CIS, Middle East and Africa |
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10h15
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Networking Refreshment Break
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Session 2: Compliance and Carbon Taxation
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10h30
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The Consumer Protection Act and the Impact on the Retail Fuel Sector
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Adv. Barrisford Petersen, Partner, Bowman Gilfillan
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11h00
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Black Economic Empowerment in the Refining Industry
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Mr Kganki Matabane, Executive Director for transformation policy, BUSA
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11h30
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Carbon Taxation and the Impact for the Sector
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Mr Duane Newman, Tax Director,
Deloitte & Touche
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12h00
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Q&A Session
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12h30
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Networking Lunch in Exhibition Hall
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Day Two
Session 3: Economics and Security of Supply
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13h30
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The Impact of Refining Margins under Pressure Worldwide
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Mr Oscar Volkwyn, General Manager, NATREF
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14h00
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Energy Security and Security of Supply – What can be done?
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Mr Rod Crompton, Regulatory Member NERSA
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14h30
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Infrastructure and Pipelines
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Transnet Pipelines
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15h00
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Closing Remarks
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Conference Chairman
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15h15
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End
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Any questions regarding the conference can be directed to the conference producer, Fuzlin Esau on +27 21 713 3360 or you can email her at
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All companies interested in participating go to our website now on www.petrotex.co.za and complete the registration form.
Small and large sponsorships are also available, get in touch with Bette McNaughton on +27 11 784 4279 or
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