GIOGIE 2007 post-conference information:

GIOGIE conference was held in Georgia for the sixth time. It has become the traditional annual forum attracting over 250 delegates from 15 countries. The conference is officially supported by the Prime Minister of Georgia, Ministry of Energy of Georgia, Ministry of Economic Development, Georgian Oil & Gas Corporation (GOGC). Senior level delegations from the USA, Turkey, Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan attend GIOGIE.

With its unique geographical location, Georgia is at the heart of the energy transportation projects in the region.

As BTC and SCP pipelines have begun their operation, Caspian oil and gas are being transported to the Western markets via Georgia creating a new strategic alliance between many countries. Besides Georgia is exploring potential of becoming oil&gas producing country - new offshore fields have been discovered.

Conference topics include :

. Trends and potential for oil and gas transportation via Georgia

. Cooperation with Azerbaijan , Turkey , Kazakhstan and Ukraine

. International Energy security

. Development of domestic oil exploration and production

. Investment in related infrastructure: ports, railway, telecommunications, insurance etc.

. Rehabilitation of Georgia's Power and Electricity Sector

. Banking and Finance

Networking events include coffee breaks, lunches, evening reception in the traditional Georgian restaurant and sightseeing tours.