KPMG to hold 2nd GCC Energy Conference in Abu Dhabi

Last year's conference was a resounding success and was attended by more than 150 key dignitaries from the Government and the Oil & Gas sector from across the region.

This year, the full day conference covers some of the key topics concerning the global and regional Oil & Gas industry. The conference will bring together an exceptional list of speakers, including the CEO of Al Hosn Gas, Dr. Saif Al Ghafli who will be the conference keynote speaker.

Michiel Soeting, Global Chairman of Energy & Natural Resources for KPMG in the UK is scheduled to speak on the topic of "Energy & Natural Resources Outlook".

On the sustainability front, the renowned Yvo De Boer, former Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, and currently Special Global Advisor, Climate Change and Sustainability for KPMG Advisory will be presenting on "Climate Change & Sustainability".

Amongst other agenda items there will also be a panel discussion on the "Future Role of Gas in the GCC context" with experts from APIC and KPMG.

"Those who are involved or interested in the Oil and Gas sector will benefit from attending the conference. They will have the opportunity to interact with subject matter experts and to network with distinguished industry leaders", said Michael Armstrong, Conference Chairman and Head of Oil and Gas - KPMG Lower Gulf.

Michael adds, "We have put together an enthralling program comprising sessions on strategic, financial, operational, and environmental issues facing today's Oil and Gas industry, both regionally and globally."