STRATEGIC OUTLOOK ON ENERGY IN THE BALTIC REGION
in the light of changing geopolitical security and energy supply situation
in the light of changing geopolitical security and energy supply situation
Date: 13 May, 2015
Venue: Kempinski Hotel Cathedral Square, Universiteto str. 14, Vilnius
Language: English





PROGRAM
8.30 – 9.00 Registration
9.00 – 9.35 Welcoming remarks
Aleksandras Spruogis, the Vice-Minister of Energy of the Republic of Lithuania
H.E. Toomas Kukk, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Estonia
H.E. Jarosław Czubiński, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Poland
H.E. Valerii Zhovtenko, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Ukraine
9.00 – 10.45 Ensuring Energy Security in Changing Geopolitical Context
Moderator – Robert Juodka, Managing Partner at Law Firm VARUL
Global and Regional Economic Dynamics
Žygimantas Mauricas, Economist of Nordea Bank
Emerging Security Challenges in Europe
Edward Lucas, Journalist of The Economist (via Skype)
NATO’s Role in the Field of Energy Security – Presentation of NATO Energy Security Centre of Excellence
Col. Gintaras Bagdonas, Director of NATO Energy Security Centre of Excellence
Towards European Energy Union – Priorities during the Latvia’s EU Presidency
Andris Piebalgs, European and Economic Affairs Adviser to the President of Latvia
Questions and answers
10.45 – 11.00 Coffee break
11.00 – 12.20 Latest Energy Trends in the Baltic Region
Moderator – Jaroslavas Neverovičius, Lithuanian-Polish Chamber of Commerce
Insight into the Baltic Energy Market – Lithuanian Perspective
Mindaugas Keizeris, Member of the Board, CSO of Lietuvos Energija AB
Utilities Possibilities on Integrated Power Market
Hando Sutter, Chairman of the Management Board, CEO of Eesti Energia AS
Possible Challenges of Connecting the Lithuanian and Polish Systems
Konrad Purchała, director of Energy Market Development Department of PSE S.A.
Questions and answers
12.20 – 15.00 1st Session – Electricity and Renewable Energy
New Interconnectors to Increase Competitiveness of the Baltic Sea Region
Robertas Staniulis, Head of Market Development Division of AB LITGRID
Electricity Market of Poland and Lithuania after Launching LITPOL Link
Ireneusz Łazor, President of the Management Board of Polish Power Exchange S.A.
13.00 – 14.00 Lunch
Electricity Trade through Nord Pool Spot
Ingrid Arus, Regional Market Manager Baltics, Nord Pool Spot
Importance of Efficient Baltic Energy Retail Market
Jānis Bethers, Chairman of the Board of UAB ENEFIT
Wind Energy in the Baltic region – Recent Developments in Lithuania
Tadas Navickas, Managing Director of 4energia UAB
Questions and answers
15.00 – 15.15 Coffee break
15.15 – 16.45 2nd Session – Gas Market
Moderator – Haroldas Nausėda, UAB Lietuvos Dujų Tiekimas
LITGAS Commercial Activities and Latest Tendencies in the LNG Market
Dominykas Tučkus, General Manager of UAB LITGAS
Overview of Strategic Projects in the Gas Transmission System
Saulius Bilys, CEO of AB Amber Grid
Panel Discussion “Future of the Single Gas Market in the Baltics”
Participants:
Timo Tatar, Head of Energy Department, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications of Estonia
Rolands Irklis, Board Member of the Public Utilities Commission of Latvia
Dominykas Tučkus, General Manager of UAB LITGAS
Saulius Bilys, CEO of AB Amber Grid
Mindaugas Aleška, Head of Business Development at SC Klaipėdos nafta
16.45 – 17.00 Conclusions
17.00 – 18.00 Glass of Wine and Networking
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