Dear Colleague,
On behalf of Markets Group, it is our pleasure to invite you to participate in the Second Annual Mexico Energy Summit in
México City.
This forum is part of our Latin America energy series with summits in Peru, Colombia, Mexico and Panama in 2015. The Summit
will feature “New Energy Projects in Mexico: Planning, Investment, Operations, Technology, Mining, and Construction”
Summit Overview:
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A two-day forum providing insight into the investment, development opportunities and challenges across oil&gas, electricity, mining, renewables, petrochemicals, technology, financial, risk and legislative sectors.
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More than 65 speakers from the most important energy project developers, concessionaires, investors, and local and international energy regulators and authorities.
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Opportunities for more than +18 hours of networking with delegates and speakers from more than twenty countries including Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Brazil, Chile, The United States, Canada, and Spain.
We have put together a program which takes into consideration the needs of energy developers, concessionaires, financiers,
private equity firms, investment banks, engineering, construction and procurement companies, consultants, legal service providers, auditing service providers, operators and government actors and will continue to strive to provide the most updated
topics in energy investment & development.
We look forward to hosting you at the conference.
Best,
Ken Bauco
Markets Group
Energy Series
2nd Peru Energy Summit
2nd Colombia Energy Summit
2nd Mexico Energy Summit
CAC Energy Summit
March 9-10, 2015
Hilton Lima Miraflores
Lima, Peru
May 13-14, 2015
W Hotel Bogota
Bogota, Colombia
September 10-11, 2015
Four Seasons
Mexico City, Mexico
October 28-29, 2015
Riu Hotel
Panama City, Panama
Contact Details
Speaking Opportunities
Sponsorship & Registration
Carolina Gomez-Lacazette
Javier Vergara
+1-646-759-4977
+1-646-202-1943
[email protected] [email protected]
Marketing/Press
Karishna Perez
+1-646-216-8581
[email protected]
Arendal es una empresa mexicana fundada en 1997 dedicada a la ingeniería, procura y construcción de
proyectos de energía e infraestructura, y que desde 2010 amplió su alcance para también financiar y operar en el
largo plazo proyectos de Asociación Público-Privada y de Inversión propia.
ARENDAL se distingue por llevar a cabo directamente cerca del 90% de las actividades que involucra la ejecución
de los proyectos controlando así la calidad, el tiempo y el costo de los mismos, conjugando servicio y calidad de
talla mundial.
CGG is a fully integrated Geoscience company providing leading geophysical and geological capabilities and offers
the highest quality electromagnetic, magnetic, gravity, and gamma-ray spectrometric surveys from both helicopter and fixed-wing platforms. Our proprietary technologies have proven track records in providing valuable
subsurface information for use in energy, engineering and environmental applications. Our world class
geoscientists continually develop and advance innovative solutions to a wide array of energy and engineering
problems.
NewCom International es un proveedor global de servicios de telecomunicaciones, especializado en ingeniería
de conectividad y soluciones basadas en tecnología satelital. Aprovechamos la rápida evolución de las
tecnologías de conectividad, para proveer las soluciones integradas de voz, vídeo, datos y contenido que nuestros asociados requieren y así promover la educación, la salud, la seguridad ciudadana y el crecimiento económico en regiones remotas alrededor del mundo.
Aggreko is the global leader in the supply of temporary power solutions to companies in the Electric Utilities
sectors, Oil & Gas and Mining. With over 50 years of experience, more than 190 locations worldwide, including
117 locations North, Central and South America, and the largest generator rental fleet, Aggreko provides power
solutions that are rapid, flexible, and highly reliable.
Alejandro Peraza, Director General de Electricidad y Energias Renovables, Comision Reguladora de Energia (CRE)
Ingeniero Químico egresado de la UNAM. Obtuvo la Maestría y el Doctorado en Ingeniería Química por la Universidad de Manchester, Inglaterra. Cuenta con más de 32 años de experiencia en el sector público. Colaboró en el
área de Evaluación de Proyectos Industriales del Banco de México, y en Pemex estuvo encargado de los proyectos
de servicios auxiliares e integración en la refinería de Ciudad Madero, Tamaulipas. Desde 1996 trabaja para la
Comisión Reguladora de Energía como Director General de Electricidad y Energías Renovables.
Roberto Lopez Fernandez, Country Manager, Isolux Corsan
Durante sus treinta años de ejercicio profesional ha alternado responsabilidades tanto en el sector público como en
el sector privado, especializándose estos últimos quince años en labores de dirección y gestión en compañías de
reconocido prestigio. Actualmente y desde principios de este año ocupa el cargo de Director General de Isolux
Corsan México con responsabilidad en toda la estrategia general y gestión de las actividades del Grupo en México y
Centroamérica.
Manuel E. Garcia, Superintendent of Finance and Treasury , PEMEX
Mr. Garcia is the Superintendent of Finance and Treasury at Petroleos Mexicanos Corporativo. He has 29 years of
experience in the field. He holds his degree in Administration from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México and
masters in Finance from Universidad del Valle de México, and masters in Administration from Univer-sidad del Valle
de México.
Patricio Gutierrez, Chief Financial Officer, Braskem IDESA J.V
Mr. Patricio Gutiérrez, bachelor degree in Industrial Engineering with an MBA at Suffolk University, Sawyer School
of Management in Boston, Massachusetts. Today he is the CFO of Braskem Idesa S.A.P.I., a JV between Braskem SA
and Idesa were he join the company since its incorporation 4 years ago. This new company is developing one of the
largest petrochemical and infrastructure projects in Mexico; Mr. Gutierrez was responsible for structuring the
“Project Finance” for the project.
Octavio Berron, Chief Financial Officer, Fermaca
Mr. Berron is the Chief Financial Officer of Fermaca since 2010; he received a bachelor degree in business administration from Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM) and is also a Lawyer by the Universidad Nacional
Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM). From 2003 to 2006 he was the CFO of the Theme Parks division of Corporación Interamericana de Entretenimiento, the largest outdoor entertainment company in Latin America. He was also the
CFO of Altta Homes (formerly Pulte Homes Mexico) from 2006 to 2010. He has 19 years of experience in corporate
banking and finance.
Federico Schroeder Contreras, Vicepresidente de Proyectos y Desarrollos, Grupo Mexico
Federico Schroeder Contreras es egresado de la Universidad Autónoma de Mexico. Cursa la Carrera de ingeniería
Civil en el Periodo 1957-1961, se titular el 4 de Agosto de 1962, dando inicio a su Carrera professional. Cuenta con
una vasta experiencia en el ámbito de las Obras Civiles Hidráulicas. Entre 1989 y 1994 fue Coordinador de Proyectos
Hidroeléctricos para la CFE durante la construccion de las Centrales Aguaprieta, Aguamilpa y Aimapan. Fue Director
de Obras Públicas del Estado de Puebla entre el 2000-2001. Presidente General para la CFE de la Central Hidroelectrica el Cajon en Nayarit. Desde el 2007 es Vicepresidente de Proyectos y Desarrollos para Grupo Mexico.
Jaime de la Rosa, Presidente, Asociación Mexicana de Energía (AME)
El Sr. De la Rosa, es Ingeniero Industrial graduado de la Universidad La Salle y tiene el título de Maestro en Administración de Empresas por la Universidad de Duke. Ha sido miembro del Consejo de Administración de empresas con
IUSA, COLUMBIA, Presidente de Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP); y actualmente, es Presidente de la Asociación Mexicana de Energía (AME) y Vicepresidente del World Energy Council, México.
Miguel Alonso Rubio, Director General, Acciona Energía México
En el año 2000 se integra como Director de Proyectos en Construcción al equipo de Acciona, colaborando en la
expansión de esta compañía en el sector de las energías renovables. En 2005 pasa a la posición de Project Manager
International de Acciona Energía enfocado al desarrollo de energías renovables en países como España, Alemania,
Italia, Irlanda, Canadá y México. En 2008 asume la Dirección General de la empresa que ha desarrollado 556.5 MW
en la región del Istmo de Tehuantepec: Acciona Energía México. En tan solo cinco años Acciona se ha posicionado
como uno de los modelos a seguir en materia de energía renovable del país.
8:00
Registration Opens
8:55
Host’s Welcome
Carolina Gomez-Lacazette, Program Manager, Markets Group
9:00
Chairman’s Opening Remarks: Implementing the Energy Reform, Impact and Opportunities
9:30
Keynote Roundtable: The Effect of the Reform on Mexico’s Economy Growth, its Role as a Global Player
Mexico’s historic reform breaks up a 75-year state monopoly over energy, allowing private and international companies to invest
in oil, gas, and electricity generation. The reform will allow foreign companies to bring in capital and technology, which would boost
Energy production and contribute one percentage point of GDP by 2018.
CEO’s of the largest energy companies will exchange points of view on the strategic energy sector development in Mexico and how
the energy market reforms keep Mexico’s optimism high despite the oil price slump.
Panelists:
Miguel A. Alonso, Director General, Acciona Mexico
Juan Ignacio Rubiolo, Presidente Ejecutivo, AES—Mexico
10:30
Networking Break
Part 1: Mexico’s Oil & Gas Resources – Upstream and Midstream
11:15
Panel Session: Exploration and Production. The Year of Historic Bid Rounds
Panel discussion will explore the first steps towards the implementation of the reform and evaluate the outcome of Round Zero, along
with prospects for Round One and Two.
Panelists:
Hiram Ortiz, Country Manager, Natural Gas Sales PEMEX
Karla Torres, Mexico Sourcing Manager, Shell
12:00
Panel Session: Transportation and Pipelines
Infrastructure requirements following energy markets developments: thriving pipeline projects. Highlighting the expansion of USMexico pipeline developments and implications of cross-border projects.
Panelists:
Ernesto Rios, Director General, Instituto Mexicano del Petroleo
Part 2: Downstream Opportunities Opened by the Energy Reform
12:45
Panel Session: Investments & New Developments in Mexico’s Gas & Petro-chemical Industry
Mexico’s national refining system SNR: what needs to be done to modernize the system? What are some of the developments
currently occurring? And what are the best opportunities and ways to enter this sector?
Panelists:
Alejandro Villarreal Rodriguez, Director de Concesiones Energia & Infraestructura, ARENDAL
Enrique Guzman Lara, Coordinador General, Comisión Reguladora de Energía
1:00
Networking lunch
Part 3: Electric Power: Generation, Transmission, and Distribution
2:30
Panel Session: Hydroelectric & Thermal Potential and Current Key Projects
Investment into new power generation and transmission facilities. Legal, regulatory and economic provisions for development. New
market demands; sustainability and growth.
Moderator:
Jacobo Mekler W, Presidente, Asociacion Mexicana de Energía Hidroeléctrica A.C.
Panelists:
Federico Schroeder, VP Projects and Development, Grupo Mexico
Carlos Avila, Project Leader, Servicios Agua y Drenaje Mexico
3:15
Panel session: Transmission & Distribution Grid
Integration with neighboring countries. The US-Mexico cross-border electricity interconnection. Regulatory and financial obstacles
and incentives to the cross-border transmission systems.
Moderator:
Jaime De la Rosa, Presidente, Asociación Mexicana de Energía
Panelists:
Mauricio Justus, Financial Director, Comexhidro
Roberto Lopez Fernandez, Country Manager, Isolux Corsan Mexico
4:00
Networking Break
Part 4: Renewables
4:30
Panel Session: The Potential of the nation’s renewables sector
With an abundance of wind, solar, and geothermal resources, Mexico has the elements to be a global leader in renewable energy
deployment. New renewable energy technologies for the new wind farm and solar projects.
Panelists:
Alejandro Peraza, Renewables Director, CRE Comisión Reguladora Energía
Luis Muñozcano, Director General Adjunto para Energías Renovables, SENER
Alvaro Lentz, Presidente, Asociación Nacional de Energía Solar (ANES)
5:15
Closing Remarks
Carolina Gomez-Lacazette, Program Manager, Markets Group
5:20
Cocktail Reception
6:20
Close of Day One
8:00
Registration Opens
8:55
Host’s Welcome
Carolina Gomez-Lacazette, Energy Project Manager, Markets Group
9:00
Chairman’s Opening Remarks: Mexico’s Economic Strength, Financial Incentives for Energy Sector Growth
Part 5: Investment & Financing
9:30
Keynote: Chief Financial Officer’s Roundtable
Mitigating the adverse movements in market variables that impact financial statements. Investment management optimization of the
capital invested in: expansion, replacement, and modernization of the operating assets of the existing business and acquisitions of new
companies.
Moderator:
Jorge Alegría, Deputy General Director, Mexican Stock Exchange
Panelists:
Patricio Gutierrez, Chief Financial Officer, Braskem
Jose de Jesus Rodriguez, Chief Financial Officer, Gas Natural
Octavio Berron, Chief Financial Officer, Fermaca
Victor Bravo, Chief Financial Officer, ICA
10:30
Networking Break
Financing Energy Projects in Mexico: An Overview of Improving Conditions to Invest in the Market
11:00
Panel Session: Accessing Pools of Capital: Pension Funds, Private Equity Funds, and Government Foreign Direct Investment Incentives
Project profile for multilateral agencies, sector priorities and requirements. PE funds considerations when investing in energy projects.
Overcoming challenges of funding infrastructure projects. Current market necessities.
Panelists:
Mauricio Cortes, Principal, Acon Investments
Carlos Martinez Gama Zazueta, Oficial de Inversiones, IIC
11:45
Panel Session: Project Finance – New Strategies in Structuring Capital Projects
Alternatives to traditional project finance for energy developers. Financing strategies and investment opportunities after Mexico’s energy
reform. Benefits and risk of structuring projects in the current Mexican market. Success stories, best practices in project financing. New
challenges in project bonds.
Panelists:
Manuel Eduardo Garcia, SuperIntendente Servicios Bancarios, PEMEX
Ricardo Jimenez, Asociado, Acon Investments
Laura Vila, Oficial de Inversiones Senior, IFC
Part 6: Energy Risk Management and Navigating New Legislation
12:30
Panel Session: Managing Risk through Effective Risk Mitigation Programs and Strategies
Understanding the complex and diverse risks associated with investing and operating in Mexico’s energy sector. Avoiding unexpected
loses through risk mitigation strategies. Legal provisions to promote sustainable energy, creating a legal framework that aims to provide
safety to investments in the sector.
Panelists:
Salvador Ortiz, Corporate Manager, Industrias Penoles
1:15
Networking Lunch
Part 7: Energy & Technology
2:30
Panel Session: Meeting Mexico’s Energy Challenges: Emerging Energy Technologies
Addressing the increasing reliance on IT solutions to manage key energy projects. Technology applications to manage operational concerns, advantages of making real time decisions. The convergence of OT & IT & its role in operational excellence. New developments in
business processes.
3:15
Networking Break
Part 8: Energy & Mining
3:45
Panel Session: The Energy Crunch: Meeting the Demand of Energy Supply to the Mexican Mining Industry
Non-conventional renewable energy as an alternative for the mining Industry. The importance of technology in helping mines operate
more safely and efficiently. Addressing political, institutional, and investment challenges to increase power generation capacity to the
mining industry.
Panelists:
Galo Galeana, Director General de Energía y Actividades Extractivas, Sermanat
4:30
Closing Remarks
Carolina Gomez-Lacazette, Program Manager, Markets Group