34th INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC & EXPERT MEETING OF GAS PROFESSIONALS - 8th to 10th of May, 2019 - Congress Centre of the Grand Hotel Adriatic, in Opatija, Croatia
Croatian Gas Center Ltd. and Croatian Gas Association, member of the International Gas Union (IGU), are inviting you to present scientific and professional paper or technical-commercial paper and thereby contribute to the success of the 34th INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC & EXPERT MEETING OF GAS PROFESSIONALS, which will be held from 8th to 10th of May, 2019 in the Congress Centre of the Grand Hotel Adriatic, in Opatija, Croatia.
One of the largest three-day international gas conference & exhibition in Central and South-East Europe will once again gather 600 distinguished gas and energy experts and managers from about 240 gas companies and institutions, about 45 exhibitors from 20 and more countries who will discuss the current gas and energy topics.
Conference will cover a number of current issues relevant to the gas and energy industry that stretch along the entire natural gas chain as well as the key issue that will determine the development of natural gas markets in the near future.
SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT BY JANUARY 15th!
INVITED PRESENTATIONS AND PANEL DISCUSSIONS:
„CURRENT STATE AND TRENDS OF GAS RESERVES IN THE WORLD, EU AND CROATIA REGARDING CURRENT AND FUTURE CONSUMPTION“
- Predictability of Gas Prices and Competition against Other Types of Fuels
- Geopolitical Influence of the Gas Sources and Transport Routes on Gas Supply
- EFFICIENT TECHNOLOGIES AND THE USE OF GAS WITH RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES
- Natural Gas and Green Natural Gas, Biogas, Hydrogen and Direct Utilization of LNG
- INTRODUCTORY PRESENTATIONS AND PANEL DISCUSSION:
„FUTURE CONSTRUCTION OF INFRASTRUCTURAL FACILITIES IN THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA AND IN EUROPE“
- LNG Terminal on the Island of Krk
- Evacuation Gas Pipelines and Expansion of the Transport Network
- Compressor Stations for the Equalisation of Gas Pressure towards Neighbouring Countries
- Progress of the Construction of the Peak Gas Storage Facility
- SMART TECHNOLOGIES IN GAS AND ENERGY SYSTEMS
- Smart Gas Meters, Regulators and Other Metering Devices (Measurement of the Consumption of Electricity, Thermal Energy and Water Quantities)
- Smart City Concept
- INTRODUCTORY PRESENTATIONS AND PANEL DISCUSSION:
„INNOVATION AND TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGIES AND THEIR ROLE IN THE GAS INDUSTRY“
- Internet of Things – IoT
- Internet of Everything – IoE
- Energy 4.0 Concept and Information Technologies (IT)
- Blockchain Tehnologies
- Drones, Virtual and Extended Reality
- INTRODUCTORY PRESENTATIONS AND PANEL DISCUSSSION:
„TODAY’S GAS MARKET IN THE EU AND CROATIA AND CHALLENGES IN THE FUTURE“
- Extreme Weather Conditions and the Use of Gas
- Impact of Significant Breakdowns on Energy Usage
- Standard Quality of Gas in Croatia and Compliance with European Regulations and Guidelines
- ISSUES RELATING TO GAS DISTRIBUTERS IN TERMS OF SYSTEM EFFICIENCY AND SECURITY
- Testing Networks for Leakage
- Levels of Gas Supply Pressures
- Calibration and Replacement of Gas Meters
- THE POTENTIAL OF THE USE OF GAS IN TRANSPORT AND ASSOCIATED ISSUES
- Use of Biomethane in Transport
- Supplying LNG to Vehicles
- Gas in Transport with Respect to other fuels
- Opportunities in Financing from EU Funds (ESI Funds/ OPCC and CEF Instruments) of Projects for Constructing Filling Stations for Natural Gas Vehicles (NGVs)
- New Laws from the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) on Mandatory Use of Low-Sulphur Diesel in Maritime Transport from 2020 as an Opportunity to Transfer Maritime Transport to LNG
- TECHNICAL REGULATIONS, RULES OF THE PROFESSION AND CONSUMER RIGHTS
- EU Directives and Protection of Personal Data of Gas Consumers
- Issues Relating to Privacy in the Use of Smart Gas Meters
- POSTER SESSION ON VARIOUS ENERGY TOPICS
The conference will be followed by the Gas Equipment and Technology Exhibition which will bring together about 45 local and foreign exhibitors, mainly manufacturers and dealers of gas equipment, as well as many other renowned companies which will present its advanced technical solutions for the gas and energy industry.
All companies – gas market participants are invited to take advantage of this unique opportunity to present its products, services and projects by exhibiting gas equipment and other advanced gas technologies solutions, promotional posters, leaflets and brochures on indoor and outdoor exhibition units.
ENSURE YOUR COMPANY'S POSITION AS A LEADER IN THE GAS MARKET – BECOME A SPONSOR!
Sponsorship of this established gas event provides a unique opportunity for companies to strengthen their position, showcase expertise and new technical solutions needed to overcome the challenges of the gas economy industry.
Networking, targeted topics and reputable speakers represent a combination of science, education, profession and business entities that actively participate in the gas industry.
If you have the service or technology you want to offer to the gas industry, this event is the best platform for interaction and direct communication with a targeted market.
For all the inquiries regarding the event please contact Croatian Gas Center Ltd. at e-mail: opatija@hsup.hr or phone number: +385 1 6189 590.
