Royal Over-Seas League, Park Place, St James’ Street, London

3rd December 2009

Sponsored by BGI

Host: Mr. John Grant (Vice-President of BGI)

Guest of Honour: His Excellency Mr. Kairat Abusseitov (Kazakhstan Ambassador)

This dinner discussion followed up WEG’s fourth Almaty roundtable, which was held on October 5th under the Chairmanship of Lord Fraser. Matters discussed included internal issues in central Asia, such as the legal status of the Caspian and the outlook for Kashagan, while the region’s relationships with its neigbours was also analysed. Principally in reference, to China, Europe, India and Russia.

For further information please contact Henry Smith at inquiries@meconsult.co.uk.

Royal Norwegian Embassy, Tokyo

11th November 2009

Host: His Excellency Arne Walther (Norwegian Ambassador to Tokyo)

Guests at our inaugural Tokyo roundtable discussion included leading public sector representatives from METI and MOFA, as well as executives from the energy and manufacturing sectors. Matters discussed ranged from the challenges facing the Japanese energy market in light of environmental concerns and the global economic downturn to the future prospects for energy in the Arctic.

For further information please contact inquiries@meconsult.co.uk.