Rob Klein Nagelvoort received his degree in Radiation Physics from Delft Technical University, Nuclear Reactor Institute in 1969. During military service he developed a night vision system and soon after joined the Royal Dutch/Shell Group in The Hague. After various jobs in refining technology Rob joined the LNG and Gas technology group in 1974. Subsequent work included the design and servicing of LNG and Gas Extraction plants in Brunei, Malaysia, Australia, Oman, Nigeria, Russia and Scotland. Postings took him to Malaysia, Exploration and Production and Australia. Following his experience of more than 30 years in gas/LNG technology and implementation, Rob became VP of Gas Technology for Shell worldwide. His current job covers the development and licensing of LNG technologies, Treating Technologies and Natural Gas schemes in general. Rob holds several patents on gas liquefaction and processing and is member of the series of LNG conferences and the International Gas Union.

Edward Scott is the Senior Vice President of Excelerate Energy’s Development Group with direct responsibility for the for the development, permitting, design, and construction of Excelerate Energy’s LNG importation projects, the commercial and technical development of Excelerate’s Floating Liquefaction (EBLV) program, technical oversight of the company’s existing fleet of 7 Energy Bridge Regasification Vessels, and Excelerate Energy’s ongoing program to continuously evaluate and implement industry leading solutions to minimize the environmental impact of its global operations. Prior to joining Excelerate full time, Ed worked as a technical consultant for the company with primary responsibilities for oversight of the ship construction program at DSME, as well as the design, fabrication, installation and commissioning of the Gulf Gateway Deep Water Port. Previous industry experience includes the development of a Capital Projects Group for ENSCO International and leading this group in developing complex and technical solutions to industry demands for highly capable and reliable gas E & P assets. This effort included the highly successful design and construction of a new series of deepwater capable semi-submersible drilling platforms. Ed earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Engineering from Maine Maritime Academy in 1989.

Mr. Untung began his career when he joined PT Arun LNG Co Lhokseumawe as Process Engineer. He worked in this company for 14 years ( 1982 – 1996) ifulfilling roles including : Long Term Development Assignment with Mobil Research & Development Co, USA 1992 -1994 and Technical Coordinator of NSO project, Jakarta - Houston 1995 – 1996 Mr Untung joined PERTAMINA in 1996 and was the representative for Natuna LNG Project in Houston Bontang LNG Train H Project as Process Engineering Superintendent and Start Up Coordinator, Jakarta Bontang 1998 – 1999 He was involved in the Bontang LNG Train I as Engineering Manager, in Jakarta between 2000 – 2003 From 2003 to 2008 he worked for PERTAMINA Matindok Gas Development Project as Senior Manager Business Development. In 2008 Mr. Untung became Director and General Manager of PT Badak NGL, Bontang.

Jostein Pettersen is Project Leader for research and technology development in the areas of Gas Processing and LNG Technology in Statoil. Jostein graduated with a MSc degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in 1987, specializing in Refrigeration Engineering. He later completed a PhD in heat transfer and two phase flow at the same University. Jostein had several positions in the research foundation SINTEF and at NTNU up to 2005, including a senior researcher position at SINTEF, and a professorship in Energy and Process Engineering at NTNU. In 2005 Jostein started working for Statoil as Project Leader for LNG R&D activities. During 2007 he was stationed at the Statoil-operated LNG plant in Hammerfest, Norway, serving as technical advisor during start-up and early operation, mainly focusing on the liquefaction process and compressor systems. Since then he has been involved in technical follow up work for the plant in addition to his duties at the Statoil Research Centre in Trondheim. In addition to his position in Statoil, he holds an adjunct professorship (20% position) in natural gas technology at NTNU.

Michael Wilkes received a BS degree in Chemical Engineering from Brigham Young University and an MBA from Phillips University. He joined the Conoco process engineering department in 1978 and has worked in various process, project, operations engineering and supervisory positions for Conoco, Dubai Petroleum Company, Chevron Research Company, and ConocoPhillips around the world. Most recently Michael Wilkes has provided technical and business support to the ConocoPhillips LNG Licensing group. LNG work has included design reviews, start-up and performance testing and process optimization/de-bottlenecking work for the Atlantic LNG, Egyptian LNG, EG LNG and the Darwin LNG plants and the development of the Angola LNG project. His current position is Director LNG Licensing and Technology.

Mr. Ahmed Shehata joined ELNG in 2004 as Operations Director. Previous to this, Mr Shehata worked in the Production Division of ADGAS for almost 24 years. ELNG is keen in implementing the sustainable development approach in all its operations. ELNG has settled a new world record by using a rapid commercialisation process which has lead to a move from EPC award to first LNG in around 4 years as shown on the BG Capital and cost comparison. The ELNG plant, located at Idku, is an innovative structure that allows third parties to invest in future LNG production trains at the site

Robi Ivancic is a member of Croatian gas association -CGA and LNG Ship Master with Maersk A. P, Moller. He has experience as following: on Moss, Membrane and Q Flex LNG ships in all ranks; loading and discharging LNG on 90% off terminals on the World (Japan,South Korea, Brunai, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Egypt, Spain, UK, Algeria, Turky, Equatorial New Gynea, Trinidad and Tobago, USA, Mexico,Yemen); as a first LNG Master transporting LNG cargo ower Pacific Ocean. Commissioning of first LNG West cost USA Terminal - Ensenada Mexico. Transfering LNG cargo; ship to ship in new Kuwait terminal, Mina Al Ahmadi. First Q Flex membrane ship cool down loading and discharging LNG.

Omar Al-Amri is a Valve Engineer working for Saudi Aramco. He holds a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering From University of Petroleum and Minerals (Saudi Arabia) in 1993. Omar has also worked as Stationary Equipment Engineer before he pursue a carreer in the valves profession. His current research includes a joint-effort with couple of valve majors to tune valve designs to fit certain process requirement to improve sealing and hence, plant reliability

Carlos holds a Masters Degree in Economics from the INSTITUTO SUPERIOR DE ECONOMIA in Lisbon. He is currently General Manager at REN Atlântico's Sines LNG Terminal, and his previous positions include: Executive Director of Business Consulting - PARTEX, COMPANHIA PORTUGUESA DE SERVIÇOS, SA and Business Support Manager - TRANSGÁS, Sociedade Portuguesa de Gás Natural, SA.

Mr. Yacine ZELLOUF joined GDF SUEZ Research and Innovation Division in 2005 as a research engineer. Since then, he has been involved in numerous studies on the behaviour of LNG in storage tanks and on the development of risk assessment methodologies. He is involved in particular in studies on LNG offshore installations dealing with the management of the Boil-Off Gas and the rollover risk. Mr. ZELLOUF holds a Ph.D. in fluid dynamics and heat transfer from the University of Nantes, France (2004) and a Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Sciences and Technology (USTHB), Algeria (1998).

Mr. Flower retired from BP in 2001, as a Director of LNG, after 32 years of service. During that time, he managed BP's LNG activities in Abu Dhabi, Nigeria, Qatar and Australia and was involved in projects in Trinidad and Indonesia and feasibility studies for developments in Russia, Venezuela, and Papua New Guinea. Mr. Flower has negotiated sales and purchase agreements with LNG buyers in Asia, Europe and the Americas. Andy Flower is a Principal Consultant at Flower LNG. As an independent consultant, Mr. Flower has advised clients in all parts of the world on issues such as strategy, markets, supply and demand, project structures and development, pricing, LNG shipping, and contracts.

Fredrik Savio is the Vice President of FLEX LNG’s Concept Development team responsible for developing the generic FLEX LNG Producer concept and adapting the concept for each project and client. In addition, Fredrik is acting as the Topside Project Manager on the existing EPCIC contract for the first LNG Producer to be delivered by Samsung Heavy Industries. Prior to joining FLEX LNG, Fredrik was part of the Chevron project management team executing the Frade subsea and FPSO project in Brazil. He also had a leading position in ABB Lummus Global Floating LNG (Niche LNG) technology program and previous experience includes engineering and project management positions for ABB Offshore Systems in a number of North Sea oil and gas projects. Mr. Savio holds a MSc. in Chemical Engineering from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).

Tony Acton qualified in Physics, Cryogenic Engineering and researched the thermal properties of cryogenic helium. He has been in the LNG Industry for over 28 years working in Europe, the Far East, India, the Middle East and South America. Until very recently he was LNG Development Manager for BG Group and worked on many new LNG export and import projects and acquisitions with particular responsibility for technical definition and site selection and subsequently managing basic design, safety and environmental approvals, cost and schedule planning and early construction works. He recently managed the development of a fast-track LNG import terminal near Santiago, Chile that received its commissioning cargo in Q2, 2009 some 27 months after construction start and also new projects in Singapore and Europe. He is Chairman of the International LNG Importer’s Group’s Technical Study Group and sits on the International LNG Conference’s Programme Committee.

After graduation at the Technical University Munich as PhD in Applied Physics, Dr Heinz Bauer joined Linde Engineering 28 years ago. He worked in different positions in process design as well as sales and marketing. His focus has been on all kind of cryogenic gas processing including cracked gases, synthesis gas, refinery off-gases and of course natural gas. Heinz has contributed with many papers to international conferences and is co-author of the book 'Industrial Gases Processing'. He holds several patents in the area of cryogenic gas processing. Presently he is responsible as Vice President for technology of LNG & gas processing plants.

Steve Oslica has been with Pittsburgh Corning for 16 years. He currently serves as Director of Marketing / Global Industry. Oslica leads all industrial marketing initiatives including web based and print advertising, website development, corporate capabilities promotion, multi-media, market research, and brand development. He also directs the FOAMGLAS® North American Channel Partner Program, which involves corporate relations and training with over 40 affiliated companies. He previously served as North American Sales Manager for FOAMGLAS® Insulation Products from 2001 to November 2007. He was responsible for the sales and account activities for FOAMGLAS® insulation and accessories for growth in the North American industrial and commercial markets. Steve has written and co-authored several technical articles on insulation performance in high risk industrial environments, including LNG pipe insulation. He has been a featured speaker on fire safety issues relative to insulation relative to many different industrial environments and challenges. Steve holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Culver-Stockton College. He currently serves the National Insulation Association (NIA) as Co-Chair of the Foundation Steering Committee, which directs funding of industry outreach for industrial, commercial, association partnership, and legislative initiatives. He has also served in leadership roles with several other national and regional industry associations.

Mr Evert van Bokhorst BSc started his career at Royal Dutch Shell Laboratory Amsterdam and finished his study at the College of Applied Physics Delft in 1974. He worked in various positions as consultant and project manager in fluid dynamics in process installations.. He is nowadays project manager LNG projects in the Oil and Gas Business Unit of TNO (Independent Dutch contract R&D organisation) and as such member of the team of Flow and Structural Dynamics, known worldwide as an internationally leading group when it comes to preventing and solving flow, vibration and noise problems in process installations

Previously working for an international computer manufacturer, Udo Müllers joined Armacell in Jan 1995 and holds various sales and marketing positions in the company. Since July 2008 he is heading Armacell's I.M.P.S. division. This. division developed insulation systems based on elastomeric foams especially designed for the LNG Industry.

Dr. Mark Swift received his Ph.D. in ‘acoustic and physical properties of poro-elastic media’ in 2000 from the University of Bradford. Following a successful post-doctoral and consultancy position at Bradford, he joined Armacell in 2003. Dr. Swift now leads the company’s global acoustic initiatives as Global Marketing Manager Acoustics.

Jim Ford graduated in 1997 with an Honours degree in ‘Mechanical Engineering’ from the University of Sheffield, with a final year study in the thermal effects of molecular coatings for the reduction of cutting temperature on machine tools. From 1998 he has been involved in process control and design from medical gasses to industrial vacuum and pumping. Jim Ford joined Armacell in Jan 2008 and holds the position of Global Technical Manager for Armacell's I.M.P.S. division (Industrial, Marine and Petrochemical Solutions).

Tony Bokas received a Bachelor of Engineering degree from the University of Birmingham, UK. He joined BJ Services in 1995 working for the Process and Pipeline Services division in a variety of engineering, project management and commercial positions in the UK, Dubai and the USA. Tony is currently BJ’s global Business Development Manager for Process Services with technical responsibility for all pre-commissioning and specialty turnaround services provided by the company. Since 1999 he has been involved with LNG liquefaction and regasification projects in 15 countries throughout Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Australasia and North America.

After graduating as a Mechanical Engineer, Vincent Olivry obtained a Master in Industrial Marketing from the CNAM in Paris. He then joined a small consultancy firm and participated to the assessment of the commercial potential of various emerging technologies. In 1991 he joined the amri branch of the KSB group where he was in charge of strategical marketing. He then spent a few years working for in the HVAC pump Division of the same group. In 2000 he went back to the KSB-amri butterfly valve Division as Product Manager for the offset disc valve ranges and recently evolved as as Business Developer for the LNG Market with the task of promoting the amri products toward operators and the major engineering companies.