*22nd World LP Gas Forum 7-9 October 2009, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil *

The World LP Gas Forum is the most significant event in the LP Gas industry calendar. This year, the Forum takes place in the spectacular city of Rio de Janeiro where key industry leaders from around the world will meet and do business. Find out why you must not miss the opportunity to be there.  Register here

***Latest News on the World LP Gas Forum 2009 ***

Keynotes: The first keynote address on Thursday, 8th October will be from José Sergio Gabrielli de Azevedo, President of Petrobras, Brazil. On Friday, 9th October, the keynote address will be delivered by Marjorie Benzkofer, Senior Vice President and Senior Vice Partner, Fleishman Hillard, US.  

Innovative Conference Program:The Conference will kick off with a session entitled "Navigating the Future: LP Gas Industry Leaders Visions" featuring CEOs from the biggest LP Gas companies around the world including: Erwin Friederich, Shell International, UK; Loïc Dreibeek, SHV Gas, the Netherlands; Ramon De Luis Serrano, Repsol, Spain; Sarthak Behuria, Indian Oil Corporation, India and WLPGA President; Lon Greenberg, UGI, US; Pedro Jorge Filho, Ultragaz, Brazil; John Carey, BP LPG, UK; Achmad Faisal, Pertamina, Indonesia and Mohammed Sanusi Barkindo, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Nigeria. This session will focus on the perspectives of each leader on world energy today and the role that LPG can and will play looking forward. It will be moderated by an internationally renowned energy journalist. 

The format for the other sessions will be out-of-the-box! They will include: 

- "The Global and Regional Outlook for LP Gas" moderated by Nick Black, Editor, Argus Media with key speakers that include Ken Otto, Purvin & Gertz, US; Saïd Akretche, Naftal, Algeria; Ernst Brandstaetter, SHV Gas, the Netherlands; Arun Balakrishnan, Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd., India; and Luis Alberto de la Torre Vivar, Repsol, Spain.

- "Innovation for Growth", moderated by Alan Beale, who was awarded last year's WLPGA "Distinguished Service Award" and includes the following speakers -  Roy Willis, PERC, US; Makoto Arahata, LP Gas Association, Japan and Aurelio Antonio M. Ferreira, Ultragaz, Brazil.

- "Modern Energy for Everyone: the Role of LP Gas in Sustainable Development", a session moderated by Jonathan Benchimol, President, Latin American LP Gas Association (AIGLP) including speakers - Hanung Budya, Pertamina, Indonesia; Bessem Enonchong, Kosan Krisplant, Cameroon; Apurva Chandra, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, India; Antonio Carlos Turqueto, Copagaz, Brazil; Antonio Rubens Silvino, President, Liquigas. 

-"Driving Growth Through Good Industry Practices" moderated by Marcos Capdepont, Repsol, Argentina including the following speakers - Kevin Robertson, LPGSASA, South Africa; S. Radhakrishnan, Bharat Petroleum, India; Bolívar Moura Rocha, SHV Gas, Brazil; Mercidita Pastrana, LPG Association, the Philippines and Ivo Gastaldoni, Nacional Gas Butano, Brazil.

Honored Guests include Sergio Cabral, Governor of the State of Rio, Brazil; Eduardo Paes, Mayor of Rio, Brazil; Haraldo Borges Rodriguez Lima, General Director, National Petroleum Agency, Brazil; Edson Labao, Minister of Mines and Energy, Brazil.

Record sponsorship to date - see www.wlpgasforum2009.com/sponsors

5 PLATINUM sponsors: Liquigas, Brazil / SHV Gas Brasil/  Ultragaz, Brazil/ Copagaz, Brazil/ NacionalGas Brazil

3 GOLD sponsors : FOGAS, Brazil / Indian Oil Corporation, India /Repsol, Spain

1 SILVER sponsor: UGI – AMERIGAS, USA

8 BRONZE sponsors: Integrated Gas Technologies LTD, Denmark/Cavagna Group, Italy/ Rego Products, USA/ Rochester Gauges Inc; USA/ Servgas, Brazil/ DHP India Limited, India/ Salam Gaz, Morocco / Strategic Energy Limited, Nigeria 

Special Features

- A full day prior to the main conference focusing on Latin America. Three parallel sessions will cover issues pertinent to the Latin American market – a unique and valuable extra benefit for delegates who want to understand more about this dynamic and competitive market.

- Welcome Reception will take place in the exhibition hall to facilitate exchange and interaction for all guests

- And lots more....

See you in Rio!

Please contact nniliathain@worldlpgas.com if you have any questions.