Objectives of PGC-C

The basic objective of Programme Committee C is to analyse and identify key market levers and drivers, emerging issues and challenges in developing gas markets and offer strategic options in growing the gas markets based on lessons learnt in other regions of the world. We intend to develop knowledge that can be useful to a wider IGU’s members, and in general to stakeholders of the gas industry, including international investors and developers, utilities, governments and regulators.

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Objectives of Programme Committee

The basic objective of Programme Committee C is to analyse and identify key market levers and drivers, emerging issues and challenges in developing gas markets and offer strategic options in growing the gas markets based on lessons learnt in other regions of the world. We intend to develop knowledge that can be useful to a wider IGU’s members, and in general to stakeholders of the gas industry, including international investors and developers, utilities, governments and regulators.

During this triennium, we will conduct case studies within regions which comprise several countries; given that gas market developments are seldom an isolated event. This is in line with one of the strategic guidelines for the 2006-2009 triennium: “Gas market integration as a key driver for economic and social development.”

The analysis for each region will generally cover a wide spectrum of topics involved, mainly:

  • Geopolitical situation
  • Macro-economy drivers
  • Energy and Natural Gas Policy
  • Legal and Regulatory aspects, Environmental issues
  • Energy and Natural Gas Supply-Demand
  • Natural Gas and LNG Infrastructures
  • Emerging issues, challenges and opportunities

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    KEY ACTIVITIES & AREAS OF STUDY

    Study Group 1 (SG C.1)

    Developing gas markets in South West and Central Asia

    This group will review and analyse identify key market levers and drivers, emerging issues and challenges in developing the gas markets in India, Pakistan, Iran, Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan and the extent of market integration. This assessment will also include geo-political risks in some cases.

    Through this work, the group will aim to:

    • Offer suggestions on strategies for natural gas in terms on security and reliability of gas supply, market integration, sustainable development, promote rational and responsible use of natural gas.
    • Submit objective views and suggestions on strategic options and plan of actions to promote the development of gas markets in South West and Central Asia.
    • Identify necessary investments in gas supply/demand chain and infrastructure, especially with regards to competition between LNG and pipelines in the transportation of gas.
    • Identify issues and challenges in developing gas markets in the region.
    • Offer strategic options in developing and growing the gas markets.

    Study Group 2 (SG C.2)

    Developing gas markets in South America

    Expanding from the study conducted in Brazil during the past triennium, the group will analyse and identify key market levers and drivers, emerging issues and challenges in developing the gas markets in South America from a more integrated perspective.

    Through this work, the group will aim to:

    • Provide an overview of key gas markets in the region.
    • Examine possible strategies to enhance security and reliability of gas supply, promote market integration and encourage sustainable development and the efficient utilisation of natural gas.
    • Offer objective views and suggestions on strategic options and plan of actions to promote the development of gas markets in South America from a more integrated perspective.
    • Identify the necessary investments in gas supply/demand chain and infrastructures to support further growth in gas utilisation, especially on the respective roles of LNG and pipelines in the transportation of gas.
    • Identify issues and challenges in developing gas markets in the region, including those relating to market integration, gas pricing, financing and the role of foreign investment.
    • Propose strategic options in developing and growing the gas markets.

    Study Group 2 (SG C.3)

    Developing gas markets in South Eastern Europe

    This study will analyse and identify key market levers and drivers, emerging issues and challenges in developing the gas markets in South Eastern Europe. Particularly, it will assess the impact of Energy Community South Eastern Europe (ESCEE) Treaty in developing the gas markets in South Eastern Europe viz., Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Romania, and Serbia & Montenegro.

    Through this work, the group will aim to:

    • Provide an overview of key gas markets in the region, including the impact of regulatory changes following compliance with the ESCEE Treaty.
    • Assess the role gas could play in sustainable enabling economic development in the region, and recommend strategies to enhance security and reliability of gas supply, foster market integration and promote rational and responsible use of natural gas.
    • Offer objective views and suggestions on strategic options and plan of actions to promote the development of gas markets in South Eastern Europe.
    • Identify and assess the key market levers or drivers that shape the gas markets, including geo-political risks in countries.
    • Identify necessary investments in gas supply/demand chain and infrastructures.
    • Identify issues and challenges in developing gas markets in the region.