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The conference will combine perspectives of LNG policy makers and experts representing LNG business and academia.

Featured speakers will present their views on questions such as:

LNG in the future energy mix.

What are the main priorities for LNG development in the future? How to attract young talents and contribute to the Lithuanian vision for energy policy?

How to increase the competitiveness of LNG in the regional market?

Jaroslav Neverovič„Mažoji Aula“ Hall, Klaipėda University, Herkaus Manto g. 84, Klaipėda.

October 13, 2016

The conference is a part of “Norway Greets Klaipėda”, a series of events organized by Norwegian Embassy

Klaipėda University

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PROGRAMME

WELCOME SPEECHES

SESSION ONE: FUTURE DEVELOPEMENT AND EFFECTS ONEUROPEAN LNG MARKET

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Opportunities for Lithuania from changes in European LNG market. Mr. Rokas Baliukovas, Lithuanian Vice-Minister of Energy

Norwegian views on the role of LNG in the European market. Ministry of Petroleum and Energy of Norway (TBC)

Delivering reliable and competitive Norwegian Gas. Mr. Ingvar Skogseide, Trading Manager, Statoil

LNG contribution to regional gas market. Mr. Mantas Bartuška, CEO of „Klaipėdos nafta“

Effects of LNG on the competition in the Lithuanian gas market. Lessons for Norway. Ms. Karen Sund

Questions and discussion

Buffet lunch

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, Norwegian Ambassador to the Republic of Lithuania

, Rector of Klaipeda University

H.E. Mr. Dag M.Halvorsen

Mr. Eimutis Juzeliūnas

10:30 Registration and coffee

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Challenges faced in LNG distribution business. Mr. Dominykas Tučkus, Lietuvos energija

Benefits and challenges of using LNG. Mr. Gediminas Vasauskas, CEO deputy for natural gas, „Achema“

Research and development of LNG technology in Norway. Jon Magne Johansen, Business Developer of gas technology, SINTEF Energy Research

LNG cluster- developing business models and technological solutions for Small–Scale LNG. Mr. Andrius Sutnikas, Coordinator of LNG cluster in Lithuania

Small Scale LNG - Smart infrastructure for new markets. Mr. Knut Førland, LIQUILINE LNG, Norway

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SESSION TWO: DEVELOPMENT IN LNG SALES ANDDISTRIBUTION BUSINESS

Moderator: Jaroslav NeverovicEnergy and Infrastructure Baltic Fund, Board memberPreviously Minister of Energy of Lithuania, CEO of Project Development Company LitPol Link responsible for construction of electricity interconnection between Lithuania and Poland, Vice minister of Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Management Associate at Citibank.

Gediminas VasauskasHe has been with AB Achema for already 10 years. He started working in the company while studying in Kaunas University of Technology (Export engineering) bachelor’s degree, which he graduated from in 2007 and has continued working in AB Achema till present day. During majority of the career in AB Achema G.Vasauskas mostly worked as development manager in AB Achema’s daughter company Gaschema which operates in all Baltics and Scandinavia. As soon as there was a clear picture of Lithuanian LNG terminal, G. Vasauskas in 2014 was promoted to “AB Achema CEO’s deputy for natural gas” to be a front man for LNG and natural gas procurement. During two years AB Achema signed a number of master sales agreements with all the major world LNG producers and sellers and became well known in LNG market as a trustful buyer. Also this year, for the first time in a company’s history, AB Achema signed one year LNG sales and purchase agreement with Statoil.

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MAPPING FUTURE OPTIONS FOR LNG:POLICY, TECHNOLOGY AND COOPERATION

Dominykas Tučkus is a member of the Board and Director of production and services of Lietuvos Energija, Lithuanian national energy group, one of the largest energy companies in the Baltic States. Dominykas Tučkus is the Chairman of the Board of Energijos tiekimas, Lietuvos dujų tiekimas, Litgas, Energijos sprendimų centras and a member of the Supervisory Board of corporation Lietuvos energijos gamyba.Dominykas Tučkus will present challenges faced in LNG distribution business, LNG adjustment, investments, economy and savings.

Rokas Baliukovas is the Vice-Minister at the Ministry of Energy of Lithuania since 9 October 2014. He previously worked as Head of the Department of Energy at the Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. 2013-2014 he worked at AB “Elektros tinklo paslaugos”. 2006-2013 he worked as Director of Production at UAB „Tetas“. He also was Lecturer at Kaunas University of Technology from 2003 to 2010. Mr Rokas Baliukovas holds two Major Degrees in Management and Business Administration and Energy Engineering from Šiauliai University. He also holds Bachelor in Electrical Engineering from Kaunas University of Technology.

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MAPPING FUTURE OPTIONS FOR LNG:POLICY, TECHNOLOGY AND COOPERATION

Karen Sund has worked globally with natural gas since 1988, covering the whole value chain, giving strategic and commercial advice to countries and large companies.She set up Sund Energy in 2007, to continue with gas advice as well as renewables and sustainability in a long term and full picture perspective. The company supported both Klaipedos Nafta and Litgas in the process to get LNG supplies.In addition, Karen supports the IGU on markets and sits on company boards.