ENSURING ENERGY SECURITY WITH RELIABLE SOURCES
17th International
Gas & Energy Forum
SHERATON GRAND PANAMA | APRIL 2-4, 2025
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The 17th International Gas & Energy Forum #17IGEF2025, which will be held at the Grand Panama Hotel in Panama City from April 2 to 4, 2025, represents a unique opportunity to discuss crucial topics of the energy transition. It will encompass the entire spectrum of energy resources, from natural gas, renewables, solar, and wind to green hydrogen, in the Latin American and Caribean regions.
The energy industry will gather in Panama in 2025.
At #17IGEF2025, Latin American and global energy leaders will address how the region, heavily reliant on fossil fuels, envisions a future of energy security while building a cleaner and more resilient tomorrow. This three-day event will feature panels, keynote speakers, workshops, and more.
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Join us at our event by selecting a Standard or VIP ticket, each offering a unique experience tailored to your preferences. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy exclusive benefits and connect with industry leaders.
STANDARD
Super Early Bird $ 199 Until October 31, 2024
Early Bird $ 299 Until December 31, 2024
Standard Price $ 399 From January to April 1, 2025
On-Site $ 499 From April 2 to April 4, 2025
CORPORATE
Corporate Team Bundle $ 299
Sale ends on 04/04/2025
Standard tickets for 5 or more participants
WHO IS SPEAKING
The speakers at #17IGEF2025 are the foremost experts in their sectors, bringing unparalleled insights and leadership to drive the future of energy innovation and policy..
Juan Urriola
Energy Secretary
Panama
Fernanda Delgado
CEO ABIHV
Brazil
Carlos Garibaldi
Executive Secretary
ARPEL
Andres Rebolledo Smitmans
Executive etary
OLADE
Miguel Bolinaga
President AES
Panama
Sonia Clayton
Global Energy Transition
United States
Michael Mechlinski
Central America Coordinator GET.transform
Costa Rica
Oscar Jiménez
Energy Business Director Central America Wärtsilä
Panama
Oscar Santibañez
Marketing and Origination Director Colon LNGPanama
Sylvie D’Apote
Executive Director for Natural Gas-IBP
Brazil
Luis F. Rosas
VP Business Dev. LATAM BGP
Brazil
Massimiliano Corsi
President BIOCAP
Paraguay
Martin Añez
Principal and Sr. Consult. LI&P
Spain
Hernan Nilo
CEO Sisercom Global
Chile
Hector Cotes
President World Energy Council-Panama
Panama
Christian Inchauste
Managing Partner Finergreen
Mexico
Ilya de Marotta
Deputy Administrator of Panama Canal
Panama
Israel Hurtado
Founder & CEO H2 Mexico
Mexico
Alfredo Renault
Director Low Carbon Solutions Center COPPE-UFRJ
Brazil
José Mantilla
Chairman of the Board – PeruPetro
Peru
Nelson Castañeda
President CAMPETROL
Colombia
Fabricio Duarte
Executive Director AIGLP
Brazil
Raquel Afonso
VP HR EDP Renewables North America
United States
Esteban Barrientos
CEO Generadora Gatun
Panama
Diego Mesa
Deputy Head Climate Policy Division-IMF
United States
Elbia Gannoum
CEO ABEEOLICA
Brazil
Diego Diaz Baldasso
CEO Orion Energy Consulting
United States
Oscar De Leon
General Manager IPSA
Panama
José Ramón Gómez
Energy Leader – IDB
Panama
Rafael Jaen Williamson
President RJW Consulting
Panama
Ali Moshiri
CEO Amos Global Energy
United States
Miguel Zabala- Bishop
CEO IGEF
United States
AGENDA
Explore the forum schedule to discover insightful sessions and keynotes from industry leaders at #17IGEF2025, shaping the future of energy in Latin America and beyond.
Leading Latin America’s Energy Transition: Effective Strategies to Empower the Region
– Strategies to empower the region through innovation and collaboration.
Moderator: Rafael Jaén Williamson, VP Latam, IGEF
Keynote: Juan Manuel Urriola, Secretary of Energy, Panama
Speakers: Andrés Rebolledo, Executive Secretary, OLADE; Carlos Garibaldi, Executive Secretary, ARPEL; Francisca Ortega Bénard, Regional Manager of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability, Southern Cone, Siemens Energy (Chile)(Invited)
Q&A Session
Building a New Energy Mix
Speaker: Miguel Bolinaga, CEO, AES Panama (Panama)
Success Story: Guyana and Suriname
Speaker: Martín Añez, Country Manager, LI&P, Guyana & Suriname (Spain)
The Strategic Role of Oil and Gas in Shaping Global Energy Security
– Case studies and expert panel discussions on Guyana and Suriname’s E&P boom and the strategic role of hydrocarbons in Energy Security in the region.
Moderator: Martín Añez, Principal, Lechêne, Iñiguez & Partners
Panelists: Ali Moshiri, CEO, Amos Global Energy (USA); José Mantilla, President, PeruPetro (Peru); Nelson Castañeda, Executive President, Campetrol (Colombia); Sylvie D’Apote, Executive Director of Natural Gas, IBP (Brazil)
Fueling the Future: Economic Impacts of LPG, Gasoline, Diesel, and Jet Fuel as Transition Vectors
– Insights on LPG, gasoline, and diesel in the energy transition.
Moderator: Janinne Delgado Silva, Executive Director, SPGL (Peru) (Invited)
Panelists: Representative from Chevron; Fabricio Duarte, Executive Director, AIGLP (Brazil); Jean Pierre De Roux, Trenco (Panama); Pablo Popik, Vice President, IAP (Argentina)(Invited)
CCUS and Low Carbon Technologies in a Transitioning Market
– CCUS is experiencing significant growth, driven by increased investment, supportive policies, and technological advancements. Its role in achieving net-zero emissions is becoming increasingly indispensable.
Panelists: Luis Felipe Rosas, Manager, BGP Latam (Brazil); Alfredo Renault, Director, Low Carbon Technologies Center, COPPE-UFRJ (Brazil);
The Evolution of Biofuels: From Complementary Role to Total Substitute
– Examining their shift from supporting roles to primary energy sources.
The Human Factor in the Energy Transition
– Focus on workforce dynamics and leadership in the evolving energy sector.
Moderator: Elba Carrizo, EC Consulting (Panama)
Panelists: Sonia Clayton (GET, USA); Raquel Afonso (EDP Renováveis, Portugal); Seth Hawkins (Turner & Townsend, USA)(Invited)
Presentation
Energy Opportunities in the Panama Canal
Moderator: Oscar Santibáñez, LNG Marketing and Origination Director, Colon LNG (Panama)
Speaker: Ilya de Marotta, Deputy Administrator, Panama Canal
Q&A
Renewable Energy Expansion: Latam’s Solar and Wind Challenges and Opportunities
– Expanding Generation Supply with Reliable Sources.
Moderator: Héctor Cotes, WEC-Panama
Panelists: Esteban Barrientos, CEO, Generadora Gatún (Panama); Elbia Gaunom, ABEEOLICA (Brazil); Oscar Jiménez, Energy Business Director, Central America, Wärtsilä (Panama); Oscar de León, CEO, IPSA (Panama)
Presentation & Discussion
Green Hydrogen: The Next Frontier
– Exploring the next frontier in sustainable energy.
Speakers: Fernanda Delgado, CEO, ABIHV (Brazil); Israel Hurtado, Founder & CEO, H2 Mexico (Mexico)
Financing the Energy Transition
– Perspectives from international financial leaders
Moderator: Christian Inchauste, Managing Partner, Finergreen (Mexico/France)
Panelists: Diego Mesa, Deputy Head Climate Policy Division, IMF (USA); José Ramón Gómez, Lead Regional Energy Specialist, IDB (Panama); Representative from the European Investment Bank
The State of the Electromobility Ecosystem in Latin America and the Caribbean
– Updates on technological and market trends.
Moderator: Hernán Nilo, CEO, Sisercom Global (Chile)
Building Synergies for Electrical Interconnection in Central America
– Building regional synergies for integration.
Keynote Speaker: Michael Mechlinski, Coordinator for Central America, GET.transform (Germany)
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