Pre-Conference In-depth Learning Sessions - Monday 23 March
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These long format sessions will provide participants with the opportunity to deepen their understanding of some of the most critical issues facing today’s domestic gas market. Delivered using a combination of seminars, interactive formats and hands-on exercises these sessions will give all in attendance an opportunity to expand their knowledge and delve into some of the more complex issues in the market.
Both sessions run for one full day. Registration and morning coffee is at 08:15 and sessions will conclude at 17:00. Lunch, morning tea and afternoon tea will be provided. Choose between:
In-depth Learning Session A:
Analysing Australia’s gas price, supply and demand outlook
Across Australia there is uncertainty amongst industry stakeholders about the outlook for gas supply, demand and price outlook. Based on a plethora of factors, there are a number of different scenarios that could play out and understanding the implications is critical for business the both consume gas and operate in the gas supply chain as well as government alike.
This session is designed for managers from all stakeholders in Australia’s gas industry including gas producers, large users, gas transmission and distribution businesses, government, regulators and associated professional service firms. It will take an in depth look at some of the key drivers of the future gas supply/demand dynamic and the implications for price right across Australia giving all those in attendance a far better understanding of the outlook for gas price, supply and demand and its implications for their business.
Key topics will include:
- Reviewing the current gas market environment
- Assessing the likely future price of gas based on supply/demand dynamics and a shift in project development costs
- An analysis of the outlook for domestic demand for consumers, small business and industry and the sensitivity of that demand outlook to changes in key market parameters
- A detailed look at potential for gas and electricity ‘switching’ and its implications for gas producers, transmission and distribution businesses and retailers, as well as for participants in the electricity market
Facilitators:
Lance Hoch
Executive Director
Oakley Greenwood
Jim Snow
Executive Director
Oakley Greenwood
Rohan Harris
Principal Consultant
Oakley Greenwood
In-depth Learning Session B:
Stakeholder engagement and management Masterclass
Currently, onshore gas developments across Australia are being delayed or mothballed due to poor engagement with some of the project stakeholders, and the compounding effect of low commodity prices, Australia’s high construction costs and competing global sources. At a time when many within the community hold reservations about the environmental safety of some developments, this is damaging to the entire industry and impacting the bottom line of many owners and operators.
Engaging meaningfully with stakeholders, communities, goods and service providers early in the planning of any new project is critical for on time and on budget project delivery and also helps minimize any reputational risk to the owners and operators of the project. This session is designed for senior managers from gas producers and explorers and their operators as well as policy makers within government who are involved in regulating the industry. All in attendance will leave with new ideas and strategies for engaging with external stakeholders, helping them improve communications in their current project and build better strategies for the future.
Key topics and take-away points will include:
- A look at the communications challenge currently facing the broader gas industry
- Analysing key pitfalls and common mistakes
- Methods for planning strategic communication plans
- Conflict management and mediation techniques and best practices
- Local content planning that addresses both the drive for value in the supply chain and stakeholder relations
Facilitators:
Barbara Campany
Principal Consultant
GHD
John Abraham
Principal Consultant
Abraham Et Al
"What shapes peoples values and behaviours about onshore gas? Why is the onshore gas industry so difficult to develop when other more invasive resource extraction industries do not draw the same level of attention? Developing stakeholder and community alignment is increasingly difficult. If you seek to broaden your own knowledge and/or expertise for engaging stakeholders and community about onshore gas, or want to gain in-depth insights into the experiences of senior practitioners (what works and why), or strengthen your overall engagement rationale and effectiveness then this full day workshop is for you. It is practical, insightful, interactive and contemporary and an excellent prequel to the conference." - Barbara Campany