The Black Sea Oil and Gas Forum will focus on opportunities 
arising from the increased activity for oil and gas 
exploration in the Black Sea region and overcoming upstream 
and midstream challenges of production and transportation 
to markets. 

Held under the patronage of the Republic of Bulgaria 
Ministry of Economy, Energy and Tourism, The Forum will 
give government and industry stakeholders a timely platform 
to focus on developments in this fast-paced market and will 
explore the key areas which will require further commitment 
and investment. Attendees will also gain an understanding 
of the significant geopolitics between the major players in 
the Black Sea region as it will cover developments from the 
littoral states, including those in Russia, Ukraine, 
Georgia, Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey, together with 
surrounding countries influencing the region.

Confirmed Speakers Include:

- H.E. Delyan Dobrev, Minister of Economy,  Ministry of 
Energy and Tourism of Bulgaria 
- Kurt Wagner, Vice President Exploration, Middle East & 
Caspian, OMV 
- Patrick Pluen, VP France Italy Gas Shale Europe, Total 
- Kiril Temelkov, CEO, Bulgartranzgaz 
- Bogdan Popescu, Managing Director, Zeta Petroleum 
- Jean-Arnold Vinois, Acting Director for Internal Energy 
Market, European Commission  

Discussion based case studies and panel debates will 
provide coverage on: 

- Taking Steps Towards Regional Co-operation in the Black 
Sea
- How do the Black Sea Tenders and Discoveries Relate to 
the Southern Corridor?
- Host Country Focus: Bulgaria - What are the Latest 
Developments?
- The Very Latest on Exploration and Production from Total 
and OMV
- Monetisation of National Resources from the NOC 
Bulgartranzgaz
- Special Country Focus sessions for Georgia, Turkey, 
Ukraine, and Romania