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5 - 8 September 2011, Gdańsk, Poland
Introduction
Motivation
The guarantee of the future energy supply is crucial for economic development and saving our standard of living. Dependence on foreign gas imports and progressing globalization necessitate the formation of cross-border networks between countries of the European Union and worldwide. Talking about future energy security in regions, it is crucial to look at gas sources in a comprehensive perspective covering all gas sources (both fossil and renewable).
Goal
The goal of the South Baltic Gas Forum (SBGF 2011) is to highlight the importance of energy security in South Baltic cross-border regions through raising awareness in the sustainable management of existing gas sources (natural gas, biogas) and recently discovered alternative (shale gas) gas sources. This can be achieved by stimulating awareness raising and the cooperation between the regional and local administration/authorities, investors, energy companies, universities and NGOs. The conference will cover such aspects as environmental protection, spatial planning, technology issues, legal aspects and best practices.
Expected Results
SBGF 2011 will bring together representatives from academia, industry, regional and local authorities to present the latest advances in knowledge related to natural gas, compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), shale gas and biogas. Environmentally friendly and economically efficient processing of gas sources is essential for providing energy security in certain regions of Central & Eastern Europe and the world. The SBGF 2011 will provide Training Sessions (Day 1, 2, 3), Thematic Symposia (Day 2, 3, 4), Project Development Workshop (Day 1) and Study Visits (Day 5). The Forum will be an excellent possibility for the formation of durable networks of experts from the business-academia-administration for the future cross-border cooperation within gas production, processing, distribution and trading.
