First Mediterranean Conference on Oil and Gas 2010

Between 28-30 June, 2010, The "First Mediterranean Conference on Oil and Gas 2010" was held in Athens, Greece.

Between 28-30 June, 2010, The "First Mediterranean Conference on Oil and Gas 2010" was held in Athens, Greece.

The conference brought together key players, senior government officials, leaders of companies from the Caspian region, Gulf region and Mediterranean oil and gas industry experts, pipeline contractors and financiers, all to share knowledge and their expertise through the review of specific case studies. Extensive information was provided on the latest developments, projects and investments affecting the oil and gas industry in the Mediterranean.

Key speakers at the conference included the following:

• Mr. Aliyev Natiq - Minister of Energy and Industry of Azerbaijan;
• Mrs. Tina Birbili - Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate Change in Greece;
• Mrs. Louka Katseli - Minister of Economy, Competitiveness and Merchant Marine of Greece;
• Mr. Hassan Zaineb - Deputy Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources of Syria; and  
• Mr. Yannis Maniatis (Ph.D) - Deputy Minister of Environment, Energy and Climate Change, Greece.

A representative from GRATA Law Firm, Mr. Samat Daumov, Director of Astana Branch office also acted as one of the speakers providing an insight into issues discussed.