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OMC Med Energy 2025: il programma di oggi

Il programma di oggi, 8 aprile, della OMC Med Energy 2025 Conference & Exhibition

– 09:00 – 09:15  Institutional Welcome
LECTURE THEATRE A – Hall 7
Moderator: Silvia Berzoni, International Financial Journalist

Michele de Pascale, President of Emilia-Romagna Region
Representative of Ravenna Municipality
Francesca Zarri, Chair of OMC Med Energy 2025

– 09:15 – 09:40  Keynote Speech
LECTURE THEATRE A – Hall 7

Speaker: Antonio Tajani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Italy (video)

Speaker: Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, Minister of Environment and Energy Security, Italy

– 09:45 – 10:45  The Energy Scenario
LECTURE THEATRE A – Hall 7
The current energy landscape and the long-term challenges that the Mediterranean region faces in its transition to sustainable energy will be the focus of the panel and it will address the main difficulties that the area will face along the energy transition journey. These challenges include the funding of the transition of the traditional energy system to low-carbon energy sources, the capability to scale and integrate emerging technologies and the development of sustainable energy policies and regulations. In addition, the panel will explore the role of international cooperation, investment and geopolitical dynamics in promoting a stable and resilient energy future.
– 10:45 – 12:15  Levers for Thriving Growth: Alliances, Finance and Technologies
LECTURE THEATRE A – Hall 7
The panel will explore the main levers of decarbonisation for energy technology solution providers, highlighting the challenges and business opportunities in the medium and long term. An analysis of technical solutions, enabling factors including financial aspects and the partnerships needed to accompany the transition and meet future challenges.
– 14:30 – 14:45   Keynote Speech
LECTURE THEATRE A – Hall 7
Speaker: Dubravka Suica, EU Commissioner for the Mediterranean (video)

– 14:30 – 16:00   Offshore

LECTURE THEATRE B – Hall 7
CHAIRPERSONS:
Filippo Casali, Geolog
William Palozzo, DG Impianti Industriali

Discussions will revolve around strategies for offshore energy transition, including the development of CO2 and hydrogen pipelines. The use of remote sensing for continuous metocean variable monitoring will also be explored, along with the challenges of power transmission in offshore oil and gas floaters and their synergies with floating wind farms. The session will examine past security incidents impacting offshore installations, success stories, and the importance of Structural Integrity Management (SIM) for maintaining sustainable offshore operations.

– 14:30 – 16:00  Hydrogen 1 – Pipelines
LECTURE THEATRE C – Hall 7
Julie Jeanpert, SLB

Vera Rocca, Politecnico of Turin

The focus will be on the latest advancements in hydrogen technology and its application to offshore infrastructure. Topics include experimental setups for pressurized hydrogen releases, fracture resistance testing for offshore pipelines, and the qualification of materials for subsea hydrogen pipelines. Additionally, subsea dispersion modeling of hydrogen releases, fatigue and fracture mechanics in pipeline design, and engineering assessments for hydrogen environments will be discussed. The session will also explore best practices for transport and fitness-for-purpose evaluations, including IMR planning for new and repurposed hydrogen pipelines.

– 14:30 – 16:00  Artificial Intelligence
LECTURE THEATRE D – Hall 7
CHAIRPERSONS:
Ivo Colombo, Geolog Technologies
Pietro Romanin, BCG

The session will explore transformative technologies shaping the energy industry. Topics will delve into the use of machine learning for offshore pipelay simulation, optimizing wet gas flow measurements, and automating mud weight determination. Attendees will also discover how AI and video analytics can enhance safety and operational efficiency. Insights will be shared on replacing traditional numerical simulations in flow assurance and predicting oil well productivity, offering practical, data-driven solutions to current energy challenges.

– 14:30 – 18:00  Call4Ideas
INNOVATION ROOM – Hall 8
A competition involving early-stage companies, academy spin-offs, startup invited to present their ideas. Prework will be carried out remotely, revised pitches integrating the jury feedback will be presented in person at OMC Med Energy 2025.
– 14:45 – 15:45  Natural Gas: a Source to Support the Energy Transition
LECTURE THEATRE A – Hall 7
Natural gas will remain a key component of the energy mix in the coming decades. Historically, it has served as a bridge between the southern shores of the Mediterranean and energy consumption in Europe. The infrastructure landscape is evolving, strengthening the existing network with increased flexibility provided by LNG plants. Future developments in the supply chain must align with national and European policies and regulatory frameworks.
– 15:45 – 16:45  Industry Collaboration for Innovative Solutions
LECTURE THEATRE A – Hall 7
The panel will examine how the industry at international levels is addressing technology adoption and scale-up. The panelists will analyse how technology is finding in alliances between sectors and players a new way to scale up and accelerate the adoption of new technologies. It will be an opportunity for discussion and sharing successful case histories.
– 16:30 – 18:00  Operation Optimization
LECTURE THEATRE B – Hall 7
CHAIRPERSONS:

Manuel Miceli, TotalEnergies
Eliana Russo, Geolog
Discussions will explore innovative approaches to operational optimization across the energy sector. Topics include revolutionizing geothermal project economics with digital solutions to enhance drilling efficiency and cost savings. The integration of advanced process control systems to boost asset management and energy efficiency in oil and gas upstream fields will also be addressed. Additionally, the optimization of hydrocarbon recovery through gas and water injection configurations (WAG), energy management systems, and solutions to scale deposition in dual ESP systems will be covered, along with a unique acid mixture treatment for significant production improvements in complex reservoir rocks.
– 16:30 – 18:00:  Hydrogen 2 – Solutions
LECTURE THEATRE C – Hall 7
CHAIRPERSONS:
Fabio Decataldo, TechnipFMC
Dario Viberti, Politecnico of Turin

The emphasis will be on innovative hydrogen technologies and strategies to accelerate the energy transition. Key topics include caprock threshold pressure measurements for hydrogen storage and an exploration of methane pyrolysis technologies. The session will also cover Algeria’s strategic pathways for green and blue hydrogen, alongside Turkey’s first hydrogen valley project. Additionally, synergies between green hydrogen and renewable energy communities will be discussed, as well as the challenges of managing intermittent renewable integration in electrolyzer plants.

–16:30 – 18:00  Digital Solutions
LECTURE THEATRE D – Hall 7
CHAIRPERSONS:
Ivo Colombo, Geolog Technologies
Andrea Luigi Lamberti, Eni

This session will focus on innovative digital solutions revolutionizing the energy sector. Topics include risk-based inspection programs for offshore structures using structural digital twins and leveraging computer vision technology for digital shaker surveillance on deepwater rigs. Advanced analytics will be explored to enhance liquid waste disposal reliability, while digital advisory systems aim to optimize subsea drilling efficiency. Additionally, topics will cover the application of digital acoustics in petrophysics and improving real-time data quality through advanced error detection techniques.

16:45 – 17:45  Women for Energy in the Mediterranean
LECTURE THEATRE A – Hall 7
The energy sector is rapidly evolving, addressing decarbonization and technological transformation. This panel will bring together leading professionals from diverse areas of the energy industry, each with extensive experience and expertise. They will discuss best practices, lessons learned, and future challenges, showcasing how professional leadership drives progress in this dynamic field, from each one different point of view. We will explore how these experts are contributing to a more sustainable and innovative energy future through their skill and dedication.
– 20:00 – 22:30  Mediterranean Symphony Dinner
Darsena di Città
A pleasant networking evening in a relaxed atmosphere. Invitation tickets are included in the delegates’ kit. Courtesy of Eni

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