COAL BED METHANE SHALE GAS

TWO CONFERENCES ON UNCONVENTIONAL SOURCES OF ENERGYConference onCOAL BED METHANEProgress, Potential, Challengesand OpportunitiesSeptember 10, 2013,The Imperial, New DelhiConference onSHALE GASProspects, Issues and FutureRoad MapSeptember 11, 2013,The Imperial, New DelhiOrganiser

COAL BED METHANE September 10, 2013, The Imperial, New DelhiMission• India has made a significant attempt to develop and exploit its considerable CBM reserves, estimated to exceed 92 trillion cubic feet. There aremany developers who have invested in the exploration and production of the resource.• However, CBM production has been below the expected levels. The current production stands at 0.30 mmscmd, accounting for only about 0.26per cent of the domestic gas production. The estimates for future production have been revised down to 4 mmscmd by 2016-17, as comparedto a previous estimate of 9.5 mmscmd.• The key factors delaying the development of CBM are lack of community support for acquiring land, delays in obtaining clearances, andloopholes in the policy framework. As a result, most of the awarded 33 blocks are yet to start production. In fact, some acreages offered about10 years ago remain non-progressive.• Meanwhile, the government is working towards addressing policy issues. It is fine-tuning the CBM policy so that blocks under CIL can also beused for the production of CBM. At the same time, a more transparent pricing regime is being considered through the “arms length” freepricing mechanism. However, decisions on these issues are still pending.• Developers are also doing their bit to enhance production. ONGC, for instance, has decided to sell 35 per cent stake in each of its four blocksto private parties to expedite production. Meanwhile, companies such as Great Eastern Energy have already proved their efficacy in the areasof technology.• The mission of the conference is to provide an update on the key trends and developments in the CBM market; discuss the strategies/steps toimprove production; examine the key issues and challenges; and highlight the best practices and technologies.AGENDA/STRUCTURETRENDS AND OUTLOOK What have been the key trends in terms of production, demand, etc.? What have been the key milestones? What are the potential/prospects for this market, going forward? What are the key challenges?POLICY AND REGULATORY PERSPECTIVE What initiatives are being planned by the government for CBM development in thenext one to two years? What can be expected from the future bidding rounds? What is the policy road map for CBM? What are the key concerns?DEVELOPER EXPERIENCE What has been the experience of leading developers so far? What are their expectations from the government? What are the key challenges? What strategies are being adopted to mitigate risks?TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE What are the latest technology innovations in this segment? What is their potential in the Indian context? What are the key challenges in adopting such technologies?PROJECT SHOWCASE What are some of the noteworthy projects that have commenced production? What are their key features and what has been the experience? What best practices have been adopted while implementing these projects? What lessons can be drawn from the implementation of these projects?INVESTMENT AND FINANCING How is this market segment perceived by investors? What are the funding options and what has been the experience of investors so far? What are the investment opportunities going forward? What are the expected returns? What are the key concerns?KEY ISSUES – COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION, LAND ACQUISITION,ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCES What are the key challenges with respect to CBM exploration? What strategies need to be adopted to draw more public support for land use? What needs to be done to expedite the clearance process? What are the global best practices in this regard? What role can the government play in this respect? What role can the operators play?Target AudienceThe conference is targeted at officials and managers from:- Oil and gas exploration and production companies - Coal mining companies - CBM companies- Power generation/LNG/ Petrochemicals - Financial institutions - Drilling and service providers- EPC contractors - Technology providers - Equipment providers- Consultants - Legal firms - Regulators and policymakers- Environment Consulting and Solutions Firms - Relevant Government Agencies - Etc.

SHALE GAS September 11, 2013, The Imperial, New DelhiMission• The development of shale gas has transformed the energy scenario in the US. According to some experts, as a result of shale gas production,the US will become a net exporter of energy in the coming decade. It has also led to a dramatic drop in gas prices in the country, which has hadan impact on energy prices elsewhere.• In India too, shale gas is being increasingly discussed as an important source of energy. Though the exact estimates are not available yet, basedon projections made by several organisations, the country is believed to have significant shale gas reserves. Moreover, there is willingness, bothon the part of the government and E&P players, to explore the potential.• The positive attitude of the industry has led the government to draft a new policy for the exploration of shale gas. The policy is expected to befinalised later this year, after which the bidding rounds will begin.• Meanwhile, operators such as ONGC have discovered shale gas in Durgapur, West Bengal. Others like GAIL and BPCL have acquired stakes inoverseas shale assets to acquire the necessary skills for its exploration.• While the prospects seem bright, shale gas exploration involves some issues. The technique of hydraulic fracturing has raised environmentalconcerns worldwide, with countries like France banning the exploration of the resource. At the same time, it involves high development costsand long payback periods as compared to conventional gas, which may discourage exploration activities.• Shale gas offers an opportunity for India if explored effectively. The key is to form partnerships between industry players and researchinstitutions to undertake studies for resource assessment, data collection, etc. It is also important to learn from the global experience.• The mission of this conference is to discuss the road map for shale gas exploration, examine the issues and challenges, and identify thestrategies and steps that are needed to develop the resource.AGENDA/STRUCTUREINDIA’S POTENTIAL What are the latest reserve estimates for domestic shale gas? What are the common characteristics of shale gas? What is he potential of this market? What are the key areas of concern?GLOBAL EXPERIENCE What has been the experience in the US and other countries? What have been the best practices? What have been the major challenges? What lessons can be drawn from the experience?POLICY ROAD MAP What is the progress on the new shale gas exploration policy? What are the key features of the policy? What are the expected timelines for policy, bidding rounds, etc.? What are the key challenges? What are the future priorities of the government?DEVELOPER PERSPECTIVE What has been the exploration experience of developers so far? What are the key challenges? What are their future plans and priorities?ECONOMICS OF SHALE GAS What are the costs associated with shale gas exploration (capex, opex, etc.)? What is the payback period and expected returns? What strategies can be adopted to make shale gas more cost effective?TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCE What are the key technologies/innovations being used for shale gasexploration? What are the key challenges in adopting them in India and elsewhere? How are these challenges being addressed? What lessons can be drawn from the global experience?FINANCING AND INVESTMENT OPTIONS How do investors perceive the shale gas market? What are the various financing options? What are the investment prospects in the shale gas market? What are the risks and returns for investors?GLOBAL ASSEST ACQUISITION – OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPERIENCE What has been the experience of developers in acquiring overseas shale gasassets? What have been the lessons learnt so far? What are the future plans in this regard? Does the future hold more opportunities in this area?ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS What are the environmental issues with respect to shale gas exploration? What are the concerns with respect to water management? What alternative technologies are available to tackle the related issues? What strategies are being adopted globally to address these concerns?Target AudienceThe conference is targeted at officials and managers from:- Oil and gas companies - Power generators and gas utility companies - Independent shale operators- Equipment and technology providers - Energy consultants - Regulators and policymakers- Financial institutions - Law firms - Multilateral agencies- Environment Consulting and Solutions Firms - Relevant Government Agencies - Etc.

REGISTRATION FORMI would like to register for the “COAL BED METHANE” conference (September 10, 2013, The Imperial, New Delhi)I would like to register for the “SHALE GAS” conference (September 11, 2013, The Imperial, New Delhi)I would like to register for both the conferencesI am enclosing Rs_______________________________vide cheque/demand draft no.: ___________________drawnon__________________________dated ______________ in favour of India Infrastructure Publishing Pvt. Ltd. payable at New Delhi.Please send wire transfer payments to:Beneficiary India Infrastructure Publishing Private LimitedBank Name The Royal Bank of Scotland N.V.Bank Address M-6 Hauz Khas, New Delhi 110016, IndiaBank Account No. 1050338Swift CodeABNAINBBDELIFSC CodeABNA0100327Sponsorship opportunitiesare availablePlease send me more information.Name(s)/Designation: (IN BLOCK LETTERS)Company:Mailing Address:Phone:Fax:Mobile:E-mail:REGISTRATION FEEDelegates One Two Three FourCOAL BED METHANE OR SHALE GASINR 15,000 27,000 39,000 51,000Service Tax 1,854 3,337 4,820 6,304Total 16,854 30,337 43,820 57,304USD 335 605 875 1,145BOTH CONFERENCESINR 25,000 43,000 61,000 79,000Service Tax 3,090 5,315 7,540 9,764Total 28,090 48,315 68,540 88,764USD 562 966 1,370 1,774• A service tax of 12.36 per cent is applicable on the registration fee.Payment Policy:• Full payment must be received prior to the conference.• Conference fee includes lunch, tea/coffee and conference materials.CONTACTPriyanka SinghConference Cell, India Infrastructure Publishing Pvt. Ltd.B-17, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi - 110016Tel: +91-11-46012775, 41034615, +91-9811755907Fax: 011-26531196, 46038149E-mail: conferencecell@indiainfrastructure.comOrganisersThe conference is being organised by India Infrastructure Publishing, a companydedicated to providing information on infrastructure sectors through magazines,newsletters, reports and conferences. The company also publishes Indian Infrastructureand Power Line magazines; Power News and Oil & Gas News (weekly newsletters); anda series of reports in the energy sector including the Coal-based Power Generation,Coal in India and Gas in India reports and Yearbooks on Power and Oil and Gas.