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Wood Mackenzie at China Energy Week (CEW) – 2019 Influential Annual Conference

  • Beijing, People's Republic of China
We are pleased to announce that Wood Mackenzie will be participating in the 2nd China Energy Week (CEW) – 2019 Influential Annual Conference, as the global knowledge partner. The event will take place in Beijing, China from March 19 to March 22.

Wood Mackenzie have several experts participating at this event, so please click here to view the agenda.

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To arrange meetings with our experts at the event, please contact: Momoko.Iwahashi@woodmac.com

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Agenda

  • 20 March 2019

    • Global Energy Market: Trends and Challenges

      Keynotes

      Speakers

      • Darren Smith has over 26 years of experience in the energy sector working in Asia and the Middle East. Darren joined Wood Mackenzie in 2012 as part of the Global Consulting Leadership Team, and he is currently based in Singapore overseeing the Asia Pacific consulting business. Darren graduated from the University of New South Wales with a Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering, and has a Master Degree in Commerce majoring in Economics also from the University of New South Wales. Prior to working for Wood Mackenzie, Darren was the Asia Pacific Managing Director for a boutique consulting organisation based in Singapore. Prior to this Darren was based in the Middle East for 4 years, looking after the respective downstream consulting practice in this region. Darren had 14 years with ExxonMobil, ICI, & Shell where he held various downstream positions including operations management and commercial roles within Asia and the UK. Darren has substantial change management experience which was developed and refined during his time in operations management with ICI and ExxonMobil. Darren’s consulting experience in the Middle East and in Asia has been in the area of advising many of the National Oil Companies and Independents on strategy development, commercial studies, M&A opportunities and due diligence. Darren is also a sought after speaker at industry conferences globally.

    • Panel Discussion: China's Willpower in Turbulent Times

      Theme: Energy Transition (Presentation & Panel Discussion)

      Speakers

      • Darren Smith has over 26 years of experience in the energy sector working in Asia and the Middle East. Darren joined Wood Mackenzie in 2012 as part of the Global Consulting Leadership Team, and he is currently based in Singapore overseeing the Asia Pacific consulting business. Darren graduated from the University of New South Wales with a Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering, and has a Master Degree in Commerce majoring in Economics also from the University of New South Wales. Prior to working for Wood Mackenzie, Darren was the Asia Pacific Managing Director for a boutique consulting organisation based in Singapore. Prior to this Darren was based in the Middle East for 4 years, looking after the respective downstream consulting practice in this region. Darren had 14 years with ExxonMobil, ICI, & Shell where he held various downstream positions including operations management and commercial roles within Asia and the UK. Darren has substantial change management experience which was developed and refined during his time in operations management with ICI and ExxonMobil. Darren’s consulting experience in the Middle East and in Asia has been in the area of advising many of the National Oil Companies and Independents on strategy development, commercial studies, M&A opportunities and due diligence. Darren is also a sought after speaker at industry conferences globally.

    • Panel Discussion: Revolution of Energy Structure

      Theme: Energy Transition

      Speakers

      • Prakash has over 26 years’ experience in energy and metals & mining and climate change policy developments, ranging from operational management to commodity trading and business strategy. He joined Wood Mackenzie in 2006 and is currently based in Beijing. He leads integrated analysis and cross-commodity discussions for China. He has presented to board and senior level management teams, as well as at major industry conferences. Prakash’s extensive experience in the commodity sector includes export of steel-making raw materials (metallurgical coal, iron ore and scrap) and energy coal to China for an established Canadian trading firm. He has also spent nine years in the mining industry specialising in technical services, international sourcing and ISO 9001 certification. Prakash is a Mining Engineer with an MBA from the International Management Institute in India.

  • 21 March 2019

    • Global Upstream M&A: 5 Things to Look for in 2019

      Theme: Energy Investment

      Speakers

      • 12+ years of upstream analysis and client engagement across Asia-Pacific Global lead and author of Wood Mackenzie’s benchmark analysis of global pre-FID and deepwater projects, including studies on cost deflation, project evolution and delivery, and the creation of the Global Upstream Pre-FID Project Tracker Participated in a wide range of consulting projects for IOCs and NOCs, including new business development, M&A, regional basin screening and gas development Joined WM’s SE Asia upstream research team in May 2008. Analysed regional field economics, strategies and industry trends, including China and the Indian Sub-Continent In Sep 2013, transferred to Perth to become the senior analyst in WM’s Australasia upstream research team, with a particular focus on LNG and gas monetisation Returned to Singapore in Feb 2015. In April 2016, Angus became research director for upstream coverage across Asia-Pacific Prior to WM, worked in the upstream industry for five years, covering the North Sea, W.Africa and SE Asia Angus holds a BA (Hons) degree in Politics with International Relations from the University of Warwick.

    • Global LNG Project Progress and Economics

      Sub Theme: Gas & LNG Markets

      Speakers

      • Miaoru Huang joined Wood Mackenzie in 2016 and heads up Wood Mackenzie’s China Gas and Power team in Beijing. She and the team conduct integrated and comprehensive research into natural gas/LNG, coal, power and renewables in China. The team also supports various consulting assignments. Prior to joining Wood Mackenzie, Miaoru worked for Rio Tinto as Senior Advisor – Energy & Climate Strategy, Asia for seven years. Miaoru holds an MSc in Management Science and Engineering from Tsinghua University and a joint master’s degree in Energy Management from École des Mines de Paris. Miaoru is fluent in Mandarin, English and Cantonese.

    • Panel Discussion: China's Gas Opportunities

      Sub Theme: Gas & LNG Markets

      Speakers

      • Miaoru Huang joined Wood Mackenzie in 2016 and heads up Wood Mackenzie’s China Gas and Power team in Beijing. She and the team conduct integrated and comprehensive research into natural gas/LNG, coal, power and renewables in China. The team also supports various consulting assignments. Prior to joining Wood Mackenzie, Miaoru worked for Rio Tinto as Senior Advisor – Energy & Climate Strategy, Asia for seven years. Miaoru holds an MSc in Management Science and Engineering from Tsinghua University and a joint master’s degree in Energy Management from École des Mines de Paris. Miaoru is fluent in Mandarin, English and Cantonese.

    • Panel Discussion: What is Changing the Landscape of Capital Investment of Oil & Gas companies?

      Theme: Energy Investment

      Speakers

      • 12+ years of upstream analysis and client engagement across Asia-Pacific Global lead and author of Wood Mackenzie’s benchmark analysis of global pre-FID and deepwater projects, including studies on cost deflation, project evolution and delivery, and the creation of the Global Upstream Pre-FID Project Tracker Participated in a wide range of consulting projects for IOCs and NOCs, including new business development, M&A, regional basin screening and gas development Joined WM’s SE Asia upstream research team in May 2008. Analysed regional field economics, strategies and industry trends, including China and the Indian Sub-Continent In Sep 2013, transferred to Perth to become the senior analyst in WM’s Australasia upstream research team, with a particular focus on LNG and gas monetisation Returned to Singapore in Feb 2015. In April 2016, Angus became research director for upstream coverage across Asia-Pacific Prior to WM, worked in the upstream industry for five years, covering the North Sea, W.Africa and SE Asia Angus holds a BA (Hons) degree in Politics with International Relations from the University of Warwick.

    • 2019 Trends in Global Crude Trade: Six Emerging Themes

      Parellel session: Crude oil and oil products trade

      Speakers

      • Sushant Gupta is Research Director for refining in Asia Pacific focusing on the Asia Pacific crude oil, refined products and refining markets. He has over 15 years of experience in the refining and chemicals industry. Sushant heads up the team in Asia Pacific which is responsible to pull together the analysis of the key trends and issues in the oils market both regionally and globally. He is a keynote speaker at many conferences in the region presenting our forward-looking analysis to a senior audience. Sushant joined Wood Mackenzie in 2007 after working for five years with Singapore Refining Company where he gained extensive experience in crude evaluation and purchase, refinery production planning, refinery economics, and product supply planning. He also has over three years of experience with Schenectady International group – India, a leading petrochemicals manufacturer in India. Sushant holds a Masters degree in Chemical Engineering from the National University of Singapore.

    • Geo-political Risks Analysis and 2019 Outlook of Belt and Road Countries

      Speakers

      • Political risk specialist providing strategic direction to global energy companies He focuses on the political economy, energy policy and security issues in China and Eurasia, and their implications for businesses and global markets. Expertise also covers investment risks related to Belt and Road Initiative, US-China-Russia energy relations, East Africa gas expansion and global economic governance. Joined Verisk Maplecroft Asia Team in Singapore in Oct 2018, regularly providing briefings, written research and bespoke risk analysis for a range of international clients across a wide range of industries. These include oil and gas, mining and metals and finance. Prior to Verisk Maplecroft, he was a research fellow at Harvard Kennedy School Belfer Center and IPE lecturer in the Chinese University in Hong Kong. Also, he has 5 years policy research experience in Beijing. Holds affiliated research positions at the Harvard Kennedy School, the European Center for Energy and Resources Security (EUCERS), the London Asia Pacific Centre for Social Science at King’s College London, and the Asian Energy Studies Centre at Hong Kong Baptist University. Kaho obtained his PhD in International Political Economy from King’s College London. He also holds an MSc in International Public Policy from UCL.

    • Panel Discussion: China's Role in Global Oil Trade and Markets

      Parellel session: Crude oil and oil products trade

      Speakers

      • Sushant Gupta is Research Director for refining in Asia Pacific focusing on the Asia Pacific crude oil, refined products and refining markets. He has over 15 years of experience in the refining and chemicals industry. Sushant heads up the team in Asia Pacific which is responsible to pull together the analysis of the key trends and issues in the oils market both regionally and globally. He is a keynote speaker at many conferences in the region presenting our forward-looking analysis to a senior audience. Sushant joined Wood Mackenzie in 2007 after working for five years with Singapore Refining Company where he gained extensive experience in crude evaluation and purchase, refinery production planning, refinery economics, and product supply planning. He also has over three years of experience with Schenectady International group – India, a leading petrochemicals manufacturer in India. Sushant holds a Masters degree in Chemical Engineering from the National University of Singapore.

    • Panel Discussion: Energy Investment and Cooperation Along the Belt and Road Initiative

      The National Behaviours of Belt and Road Countries, and the opportunities for Chinese Enterprises

      Oil and Gas Collaboration Trends and Strategy Analysis under Belt and Road Initiative Status quo of Clean Energy Development and Collaboration in Belt and Road Countries

      Speakers

      • Political risk specialist providing strategic direction to global energy companies He focuses on the political economy, energy policy and security issues in China and Eurasia, and their implications for businesses and global markets. Expertise also covers investment risks related to Belt and Road Initiative, US-China-Russia energy relations, East Africa gas expansion and global economic governance. Joined Verisk Maplecroft Asia Team in Singapore in Oct 2018, regularly providing briefings, written research and bespoke risk analysis for a range of international clients across a wide range of industries. These include oil and gas, mining and metals and finance. Prior to Verisk Maplecroft, he was a research fellow at Harvard Kennedy School Belfer Center and IPE lecturer in the Chinese University in Hong Kong. Also, he has 5 years policy research experience in Beijing. Holds affiliated research positions at the Harvard Kennedy School, the European Center for Energy and Resources Security (EUCERS), the London Asia Pacific Centre for Social Science at King’s College London, and the Asian Energy Studies Centre at Hong Kong Baptist University. Kaho obtained his PhD in International Political Economy from King’s College London. He also holds an MSc in International Public Policy from UCL.

  • 22 March 2019

    • Analysis of the Changes in Fiscal Terms in Major Oil Production Countries in 2019

      Theme: Financial and Innovation

      Speakers

      • Melvin joined Wood Mackenzie in Feb 2012 as a consultant in the Asia Pacific consulting team based in Singapore. Since joining, he has worked on projects across the Upstream, Gas & Power, Downstream/Petrochemicals and Metals & Mining sectors for clients which included NOCs, IOCs, service sector companies, cross-commodity conglomerates, investment banks and government agencies. In this time, his work was focused on strategy formulation, due diligence, valuation and market studies across the Energy and Mining industry. Prior to joining Wood Mackenzie, he was a consultant focusing on sustainable development in a boutique consulting firm. During this time, he was involved in developing best practises for MNCs, SMEs and government organisations in the field of sustainable development for both commercial and technology applications. Melvin graduated from Nanyang Technological University with a First Class Honours Degree in Aerospace Engineering.

    • Panel Discussion: The Globalization of Chinese Currency

      Theme: Financial and Innovation

      Speakers

      • Melvin joined Wood Mackenzie in Feb 2012 as a consultant in the Asia Pacific consulting team based in Singapore. Since joining, he has worked on projects across the Upstream, Gas & Power, Downstream/Petrochemicals and Metals & Mining sectors for clients which included NOCs, IOCs, service sector companies, cross-commodity conglomerates, investment banks and government agencies. In this time, his work was focused on strategy formulation, due diligence, valuation and market studies across the Energy and Mining industry. Prior to joining Wood Mackenzie, he was a consultant focusing on sustainable development in a boutique consulting firm. During this time, he was involved in developing best practises for MNCs, SMEs and government organisations in the field of sustainable development for both commercial and technology applications. Melvin graduated from Nanyang Technological University with a First Class Honours Degree in Aerospace Engineering.

    • How IMO 2020 will Affect Crude And Refining Market?

      Parellel session 2: Fuel Oil

      Speakers

      • Rui Hou joined Wood Mackenzie Beijing office in July 2017 and is responsible for refining analysis primarily focusing on China for Product Markets Service, Refinery Evaluation Model and PetroPlan. Before joining Wood Mackenzie, Rui was an oil analyst in Platts, where he was responsible for the supply and demand analysis for China’s petroleum products. His research interests and experience mainly concentrate on oil supply/demand modelling and analysis on the large-scales (e.g., national and provincial levels).

    • Panel Discussion: Opportunities in Fuel Oil Future

      Parellel session 2: Fuel Oil

      Speakers

      • Rui Hou joined Wood Mackenzie Beijing office in July 2017 and is responsible for refining analysis primarily focusing on China for Product Markets Service, Refinery Evaluation Model and PetroPlan. Before joining Wood Mackenzie, Rui was an oil analyst in Platts, where he was responsible for the supply and demand analysis for China’s petroleum products. His research interests and experience mainly concentrate on oil supply/demand modelling and analysis on the large-scales (e.g., national and provincial levels).

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