Shipping China Energy 2009
Posted on January 1st 2008 | By admin
The Shipping China Energy conferences are now well known for their willingness to tackle the hard issues facing the maritime sector in China. This annual shipping event offers participants a genuinely open debating platform for discussions.
Following the success of this year’s event, plans are already underway for the 2009 edition of the Shipping China Energy Conference.
China’s contribution to the current shipping boom was analyzed, discussed and debated at Shipping China Energy 2008 conference in Shanghai, now in it’s 5th year. Leading figures from both maritime and energy sectors heard presentations from key figures shaping China’s future energy activities and the commercial opportunities arising for the maritime industry.
Speaking at the opening of the Shipping China Energy Conference in Shanghai today, TradeWinds publisher Trond Lillestolen commented ‘China is the biggest consumer of oil after the US and also the biggest producer and consumer of coal. The country is thirsting for energy alternatives to coal and oil are now in focus, with 30 new nuclear energy plants expected to be commissioned in China over the next 15 years.’
The agenda for Shipping China Energy 2008 included sessions on the key issues of interest to shipping companies:
“The energy outlook for China – matching supply with demand
“China’s LNG strategy – supply contracts and the LNG fleet requirement
“The changing pattern of coal imports and exports
“The shipbuilding challenge: moving towards high tech ships
“Financing and the changing role of international capital providers
Delegates at this years conference were particularly fortunate to hear presentations from Mr Hu Weiping, Director, Bureau of Energy – National Development and Reform Commission, PRC and Professor Wang Jiacheng, Deputy Director, Academy of Macroeconomic Research, State Development and Reform Commission.
The conference attracted many of shipping’s leading personalities including Ulf Ryder, CEO of Stockholm listed Stena Bulk, Jean-Bernard Raoust, CEO of leading French shipbroker Barry Rogliano Salles and Italian Guiseppe Bottiglieri, President of Giuseppe Bottiglieri di Navigazione.
Social networking was also on the agenda with several high profile corporate receptions being organised for delegates including the spectacular ‘East meets West’ Golden Ocean Norwegian Seafood Evening, featuring specially imported Norwegian seafood prepared by Michelin starred chef Eivind Hellstrom and Singapore’s most internationally known chef, Justin Quek. Browse through the Event Gallery for images.
Shipping China Energy is a joint venture project, organised by leading maritime knowledge companies, TradeWinds and Mare Forum.
Where: Shanghai, China
When: April 23-24, 2009
