I IJNCLASSIFIED us. Department of State Case No. Doc No. 005479620 Date: 06/25/2015- RE GSGI Conference Foiiow?up meetings.txt From: F1gueiredo, Joseph Sent: Tuesday, Au ust 31, 2010 10:27 AM To:_ Hueper, Pau RE: GSGI Conference Fol1ow-up meetings I'm happy to take anything off your piate, and if there is anything I can do to heip procure the funding for the IVLP program than 1?11 do it. Just so I know. current1y, we are wi11ing to set workshops/meetings for any of them as 1on9 as they cover their own travel expenses. right? Do you . want me to speak with Mike about this? Just teii me where I can he1p. Thanks. From: Hueper, Pau1 Sent: Tuesday, August 31. 2010 9:57 AM To: Figueiredo, Joseph . Subject: RE: 6561 conference FoiJow-up meetings USGS ca11ed about this while we were mtg. I a1so spoke with them yesterday. It's under contro1. but I rea11y wou1d 1ike to loop you and pass some of this off. The rea11y big thing we need is that to support the IVLP (visitor's program). That is the one key thing we need in order to do the conference foi1ow up. Mike's been tracking. From: Figueiredo, Joseph Sent: Tuesday, August 31. 2010 9:45 AM To: Hueper. PauT Subject: RE: GSGI Conference Foiiow-up meetings Pau1, I Snow you are probab1y swamped, so no rush, but just wanted to keep this on your ra ar. Joe From: Hueper, Paui Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2010 1:08 PM To: Figueiredo, Joseph Cc: Myers. Luvean Moynihan, sheila; Su11ivan, Michaei A Subject: RE: GSGI Conference Fo11ow?up meetings Low side?s fine. do this tomorrow. Thanks, Paui From: Figueiredo, Joseph Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2010 12:24 PM To: Hueper, Paui . cc: Myers, Luvean Moynihan, sheiia; Michae1 A Subject: 6561 Conference Foiiow-up meetings Page 1 UNCLASSIFIED US. Department of State Case No. F-2013-12488 Doc No. 005479520 UNCLASSIFIED US Department of State Case No F-2013-12488 Doc No. 005479620 RE 6561 Conference Foiiow-up meetings.txt He110 Paul, David asked me to check in with you about. and keep track of, the fo1low?up meetings we have had with various countries since the 6561 Conference (china, India. Poiand. and Jordan). when you have a . . moment, could you send me an e-mai1 that inc1udes any highIights of what was discussed and if any further action was romised by us? I will keep track of it on a spreadsheet on the shared drive. Is is something that you think shou1d be saved on the high Side? Thank you. 30! Fuel CLASSIFIED 0.8. We! State Case NO. Doc No. cosneazo a UNCLASSIFIED US Department Of State Case NO F-2013-12488 Doc No C05479620 Date 06/25/2015! RE 6561 Conference.txt From: Mzers. Luvean a Sent: ursday. August 12, 2010 11:45 AM lo: Jordan. Jeffrey Greenstein. Alex Cc: Figueiredo. Joseph; Sullivan, Michael Moynihan, sheila Subject: RE: GSGI Conference Attachments: Proposed Agenda for Shale Gas Conference 080310 (attendees).docx; osot 1 pager 8 11 10 handout.docx Jeff. the Global shale Gas Initiative Conference is a government to - government discussion about the regulatory and infrastructural needs for a country to develop a shale gas industry. we have invited I countries from all over the world to join representatives from various government agencies in what is sure to be a lively discussion. The success may be difficult to replicate elsewhere and not ever country will have viab shale plays. however we hope conference begins a discussion about the position of unconventional gas as a "bridge fuel" on the road to cleaner energy sources. Thelgonference itself will be held in the Loy Henderson room at the State Department Bu ing. we are not providing funding or transportation for countries. however the cost of the conferences is free. On the 3rd day of the conference (see attached agenda) there will be a site visit to a Chief oil Gas site in at this point in the process we are only allowing 2 delegates per country to attend the I site viSit due to space restrictions. Please let me know asap if there will be a Hungarian delegation. Also, if you could please provide me with the full name. email address. DOB and Passport for all members of the dele ation it will expe ite the security process. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Best. Luvean Myers (202)736-7871 MyerSLB@state.gov From: Jordan. Jeffrey Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2010 11:23 AM To: Greenstein. Alex Cc: Myers, Luvean a Subject: GSGI conference Dear Alex, Thanks for your reply. Yes, I?d very much like to see if we can get some Hungarians Page 1 UNCLASSIFIED U.S. Department of State Case No. F-2013-12488 Doc No. C05479620 Date: 06/25/2015 . V":th gig if (H439: glct- HI, {Raff r, v. It 51: ta attend the 0591 i 1 ce??2re?tt. can you 032:5: send a: the d?tii?t. 19Nn?*. s. Tef? Jet?me a. 30m" {coho-31c afficer d-S? Elbassy - 5t 146%) M?s-4226 of?ce loi?-i} 175?4027 - fax ?N?s epail is UNCLASSIFIED. ria- I 5 mjnhui Id 'I?h um? 1 1 ., UJCLASSIFIED s. Depaan ?State Case No. F-2013-12488 DocNo C05479611 Date 06050015- RE FOR CLEARANCE BY 008 1123 Points for SCIEA Interview on Poland Shale Gas.txt i From: Glantz, Mary Sent: Tuesday, Rovember 23, 2010 12:58 PM . To: Greenstein, Alex Neff. Rebecca Stein. Daniel Sessuns. Michael Ashley, Chuck . Cc:_ Sullivan, Michael Figueiredo. Joseph; Rodgers, John i Sub1e3t: RE: FOR CLEARANCE BY 008 11/23: POlntS for Interv1eu on i PO an I Shale Gas UNCLASSIFIED Classification: UNCLASSIFIED. . Sen51t1v1tycode: Sen51t1ve Hi Alex, I clear for Poland desk with a couple in John Rodgers in . case he has anything to add. Rary SBU This email is UNCLASSIFIED From: Greenstein, Alex 0 Sent: Monday, November 22, 2010 5:04 PM Ea: :eff, Rebecca Stein. Daniel Glantz, Mary Sessums, Michael 0; Ashley. uc Cc: Sullivan, Michael Figueiredo. Joseph Subject: FOR CLEARANCE BY 008 11/23: Points for Interview on Poland Shale Gas Colleagues Please take a quick look at the attached bullet points for SE use during an 1nterv1ew . the RS) on shale gas in Poland. The U.SePoland Business Council referred the NS) to CIEA. The first three questions were specifically submitted by the journalist, the other questions are_ eneric . questions I l1 ed from another piece of guidance I did for DaVld. -- is there anything you'd like him to say about broader European energy security? I?ve kept it to shale in this document. Embassy Warsaw - do you have any additional info/background on how drilling is going in Poland? Any updates from companies you could share? Also. are there any particular regulatory or other issues he should raise? would appreciate your scrub on my characterization of the uncertainty factor and challenges in marshalling labor and equ1pment for shale development. I?d aggreciate any edits/comments/additions as soon after 008 Tuesday (11/23) as possi e. The interview is tentatively scheduled for 1 PM Tuesday. If you have any questions, please give me a call. Best, Page 1 REVIEW Reviews? UNCLASSIFIED US. Department of State Case No. DocNo. 005479611 Date;06125/2015 .. Department of State Case No. F-2013a12488 Doc No. C05479611 Demos/2512015 RE FOR CLEARANCE BY 008 1123 Points for SCIEA Interview on POIand shaIe Gas.txt Alex Alex Greenstein Energy AnaIyst . Office of Internationa1 Energy and CommodIty P011cy U.S. Department of State Phone: +1 202?647-4557 Fax: +1 202~647?4037 GreensteinAO?State.gov File: Points for 06 P01and Interview v2.docx SBU This email is UNCLASSIFIED Page 2 UNCLASSIFIED US. Department of State Case No. Doc No. C05479611 Date: 0605/2015 UNCLASSIFIED Department 01 State Case No F-2013-12488 Doc No 0m maximums RELEASEDINFULQ GSGI Conference country list.txt From: Myers. Luvean 8 Sent: Nednesda September 01. 2010 4:39 PM To: 'Lynn.co emanaskadden.com? MOynihan. Sheila; Figueiredo, Joseph 6561 Conference: country 115t Dear Lynn. 1hreceived your emai1 from Robert Byla regarding the countries in attendance for the a gas conference; they are listed be10w: Armenia Bu1garia Chi china Co1ombia estonia Georgia India Indonesia Jordan Latvia Lithuania Morocco Pakistan Peru Po1and Romania South Africa Ukraine Uruguay Thank you for your interest and if you have any further questions p1ease 1et me know. Best Luvean Myers (202)736?7871 MyersLB@state.gov REVIEW AUTHORITY: Adolph Eisner. Senior Reviewer Page 1 US. Department of State Case No. Doc No, 005479548 Date. 06/25/2011 UNCLASSIFIED us Department of State Case No. F-2013-12488 Doc No C05479588 Date. 06/25/2015 RE A enda for moroccan 6561 Program next week.txt From: Davi Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2010 5:25 PM To: Figueiredo. Joseph Cc:_ Hueper, Paul Sullivan, Michael Byla, Robert SUbJect: RE: Agenda for Moroccan 6561 Program next week Loping rb for my folders From: Figueiredo, Joseph - 7 h. I. sent: Thursday, December 02, 2010 5:22 PM IN FULLJ To: David Cc: Hueper. Paul Sullivan, Michael A Subject: Agenda for Moroccan 6561 Program next week David, I j?st wanted to make sure you saw the agenda (below and attached) that we have next wee or the . . . Moroccans. Lunch on Wednesday will be at Bistro bistro and the AGA is still putting together a . . program, but otherwise, everyone is committed to coming. Thanks! Joe File: Agenda for Moroccan Shale Gas Volvis 120210.docx Agenda for Moroccan Global Shale Gas Initiative 2010 Voluntary ViSit Date: December 6*8 Location: Meridian International Center, 1624 crescent Place Nw, white Meyer Drawing Room, Washington. D.C. Day 1 (MONDAY, December 6, 2010) 09:00 ECA Program welcome 02:00 welcome Statements:_0verview of U.S. Government (USG) policy on international unconventional gas, introduces speakers, objectives for seminar, and issues to be presented and discussed. (Michael Sullivan, senior Advisor to the Special Envoy for International Energy Affairs) 02:15 U.S. Shale Gas Strategic Overview: The white House National security Council discusses the importance of natural gas development as a lower carbon fuel in mitigating I . . GHG and improv1ng host country energy security. (Glen Sweetnam, Senior Director for Energy and Climate change) 02:30 Environmental Considerations: white House council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) will discuss environmental considerations related to shale production technology. including hydraulic fracturing and water issues. (Anhar Karimjee, Deputy Assoc1ate Director for Energy and Climate Change) 03:?0 . Ugconventional Gas Geology: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) discusses 99? ?glca. . . . . . underpinnings of unconventional gas development, focu51ng on their work in baSin Page 1 LEVIEW AUTHORITY: Adolph Eisnerigenior Reviewer UNCLASSIFIED U.S. Department of State Case No. F-2013-12488 Doc No. 005479588 Date: 06/25/2015 Deputimonlof?dinte am No momma DocNo. (mm/uses om; tie/25120167? RL Agenda for Moroccan 6561 Program next week.txt analysis. best practices. and data needs. for more than 20 years the v.5. Geological Survey has defined and assessed unconventional oil and gas accumulations in many basins in the 0.5. ihis experience has allowed them to develop a screening process ?E;ch to determine if similar oil and gas accumulations exist in non-v.5. basins. ris schenk. Geologist) 04:30 u.s. Shale Gas Production outlook: The Department of Energy's Energy Information Administration discusses U.S. unconventional historical gas growth and production outlooks. (Aloulou Fawzi, Energy Economist) 5:15 Day 1 Concludes Day 2 (TUESDAY, December 7, 2010) 9:30 Leasing. Environmental Compliance, Permitting, and Inspections: The Bureau 0 Land Management (BLM) discusses its regulation of oil and gas development on public lands. BLM can walk workshop participants through bidding, leaSing. environmental reView. permitting for develOpment, environmenta inspection and enforcement, covering . the lifecyole of the well from drilling and production to abandonment of the well. (Jim Perry, senior Natural Resource Specialist) 10:30 Fiscal Policies to Incentivize unconventional Gas Production: The Bureau of Ocean energy Management, Regulation, and Enforcement (BOEMRE) describes the general framework for fiscal incentives used for conventional energy sources as model for potentially incentivizing gas shale and other conventional ydrocarbon development. using the offshore oil and gas framework, BOEMRE can detail the various programs used over the years to make uneconomic/marginal projects profitable with program incentives. (Kevin Kunkel. International Program Specialist) 11:15 Infrastructure Development Requirements: The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Will discuss how to develOp the necessary infrastructure for shale gas development. for countries without developed domestic infrastructure, timely permitting, finanCing, and development of gas gathering systems, gas treatment p1ant5pipelines planning is essential for getting the shale gas to customers. (Mic ael . I I MCGehee. Director of Pipeline Certificates) 12:00 Lunch 1:00 U.S. Shale Gas Technology: office of Fossil Energy presents its research on technology for developing shale gas and other unconventional gas. DOE's current research portfolio includes over 30 projects on shale gas including resource characterization, enhanced production, fracture technology. minimizing the environmental footprint, and water management. (Sally Kornfeld, Team Leader, International Oil and . . . Gas ActiVities) 2:00 Investment Climate: Department of Commerce?s Commercial Law Development Page 2 UNCLASSIFIED US. Department of State Case No. F-2013-12488 Doc No. Date: 06252015 US. Department of State Case No. F-2013-12488 Doc No: (305479588 Date 06/25/2015 Program (CLDP) discusses investment climate issues that would infiuence . cguntries abi1ity to attract foreign investment in unconventionai gas. A diSCUSSion necessary factors for the high capital commitments required by.the private sector inciuding sanctity of contracts, ruie of law, access to domestic and internationai gas . . . . pipe1ines, and gas pric1ng. (Mohamed Badissy. Attorney Adv1sor) 1 RE Agenda for Moroccan GSGI Program next week.txt 3 1 3:00 0.5. Government Assistance for sha1e Gas Deve1opment: The U.S: Trade and Deveiopment Agency (TDA) presents their_programs for fea51b111ty studies in . ungonventiona gas. (DaVid Hester. Acting Regiona1 Director for Europe and ASia. an Heather Lanigan, Country Manager for Morocco) 4:00 Day 2 Conciudes? Day 3 (WEDNESDAY, December 8, 2010) 12:00h 1American Gas Association: Meeting with industry officiais and hearing about from a corporate perspective. U.S. company presentations hes; practices based upon U.S. experience, including deveiopment cha11enges. ESiggiggs, project management, and pianning requirements. Company representatives :ddress shaie gas project costs and economics. 11:30 Leave for Lunch 12:00 Lunch 1:30 Bus to Morgantown, wv Page 3 UNCLASSIFIED US. Department of State Case No. F-2013-12488 Doc No. 005479588 Date: 0612512015 I UNCLASSIFIED us. Department of State Case No. Doc No. 005479600 Date: 05/25/2015- I 5510:7691? Re CLEARANCE sha1e Gas MOU with Ukraine.txt I From: David Sent: Saturday, November 20, 2010 11:57 AM To: Hueper, Pau1 (Ci, Figueiredo, Joseph; Su11ivan, Michaei A . Re: CLEARANCE: Sha1e Gas MOU with Ukraine And make their mou is consistent with our mode1. usgs wiil assure most of this. From: Hueper, Paui To: David Cc: Figueiredo, Joseph; Michaei A Sent: Sat Nov 20 11:38:38 2010 Subject: RE: CLEARANCE: Shaie Gas MOU with Ukraine Support 1t and 1ist as part of broader u.s. biiateral shaie gas cooperation. From: Goidwyn, David Sent: Saturday, November 20, 2010 12:02 AM To: Hueper, Pau] Cc: Figueiredo, Joseph; Su11ivan, Michae] A Subject: Re: CLEARANCE: Sha1e Gas MOU with Ukraine Came through on your 1eave. Deep in your in box. Knew they had money. raised it With us. Not_sure . what to do with it. We didn't want it. Not ours to work. Thoughts? From: Hueper, Paui To: Go1dwyn, David CC: Figueiredo, Joseph: Su11ivan, Michae1 A Sent: Fri Nov 19 16:39:36 2010 Subject: Fw: CLEARANCE: Shaie Gas MOU with Ukraine FYI hadn't heard about this before. I hope this doesn?t detract from our GSGI imp1ementation abi1ity. From: Neff, Rebecca Sent: Friday, November 19, 2010 4:37 PM To: Scanlon. Amy Cernak, Kimber1y Baez, A1ejandro x; Hinckiey. Steedman; Hueper, Paui Cc: Ha11. Daniel Greenstein, Aiex 0 Subject: CLEARANCE: Shaie Gas MOU with Ukraine on severai occasions, including at the highest 1eve1 of government, Ukraine has asked for US . a551stance 1n deveioping 1tS unconventiona1 resources. I wou1d a preciate your c1earance on this MOU and annex by 12noon on Monday, Nov 22. _P1ease a so inciude Dan Ha11 in your response. We are sending an interagency team to negotiate the MOU with Ukraine the week of Dec 6 and we?d 1ike to get it transiated and distributed to the government in advance of the visit.- Both documents have been cieared by L, the desk, the Emb, USGS and USAID. (Note: The MOU is akin to what is being done under the Gioba] Shaie Gas Initiative. gigfggezce is the funds wi11 come from USAID and If you have any questions, piease 1et me know. Page 1 AUTHORITY: '_Adolph Eisner, Senior Reviewer UNCLASSIFIED US. Department of State Case No. Doc No. C05479600 Date: 06/25/2015 . ?a lag?; n. lunar ?Hunt m_ mm mm- 3'3? mznk?? -1 but. cum 0-- UNCLASSIFIED of State Case No. Doc No. c05479517 Date: 06/25/2015 FULLE 11/18/2013 IMPACT or NATURAL GAS 0N ENERGY Sacumnv AND CLIMATE CHANGE DECEMIER 5, m0 NATURAL GAS DAVID SPECIAL ENVOY FOR INTERNATIONAL ENERGY AFFAIRS U.S. or STATE In many cases, natural gas can be an effective "bridge" to a low-carbon energy economy udmmW 15 OI I00 1.Without unconventional supplies, gas import dependence could be substantially higher Oh can. No.1. :52; anstoma-Inn:- 55% JOB m: HA.th WNW 1 UNCLASSIFIED US. Department of State Case No. F-2013-12488 Doc No. 005479517 Date: 06/25/2015 US. Depanment of State Case No. Doc No. (205479517 Date 06/25/2015 11/18/2013 Global shale gas resources maid-um 'Ll'l?rxl "In ?Hz/h: \"Wf Mi 0- . w: - grMammal-AMI". ?m Regulatory Conference Participants - Armenia - Latvia - Bulgaria - Lithuania - Chile Morocco - China Pakistan Colombia - Peru - Estonia - Poland 0 Georgia - Romania - India - South Africa - lndonesla - Ukraine Jordan - Uruguay 2 UNCLASSIFIED US. Department of State Case No. F-2013-12488 Doc No. 005479517 Date: 06/25/2015 UNCLASSIFIED USTJEbanment of State Case No. Doc No. C05479662 Date 06/25/2015 [RELeAseo IN RE Morocco Invitiation for Global Shale Gas Initiative visitors Program.txt From: Figueiredo, Joseph We Sent: nesday, September 15, 2010 3:11 PM TO: Myers, Luvean 8 Subject: RE: Morocco Invitiation for Global Shale Gas Initiative Visitors [35 Program rLunderstand and completely agree about contact information being made public (the I need them so that post can reach out and ask if they are interested in ?part1c1pating in the . . Visitor program. Thanks for the help finding the e?mail addresses! From: Myers, Luvean sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 3:04 PM To: Figueiredo. Joseph Subject: Re: Morocco Invitiation for Global shale Gas Initiative visitors Program I made the executive decision (which can obviously be over ridden) not to put BS website' }emailing the speakers and all of the delegates constantry7?1?haVE' just given the info to the delegates directly, when they ask. A5 for where it is. It should be in the folder called ?website - post conference" in an excel spreadsheet. If . the titles aren't in that doc you'll have to get them from the final delegate list that we used for the name tags From: Figueiredo, Joseph To: Myers. Luvean 8 Sent: wed Sep 15 14:41:40 2010 Subject: Fw: Morocco Invitiation for Global Shale Gas Initiative visitors Program Is this information anywhere? I cannot seem to find it in the folder. Hope you are doin well! Than 5! Joe From: Nair, Jai Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 1:51 PM To: Figueiredo, Joseph Cc: DeTar, Michael Subje?t: RE: Morocco Invitiation for Global Shale Gas Initiative visitors Program Josep Do you happen to have full titles, organizations, and contact information for the participants id?ntified below? We only are personally acquainted with one of them, so it would ta us So$$_time to track down who the others are, which would make a response by the 17th 1 t. we'll start contacting those we can identify in the meantime. Regards, . Jai L. Nair Deguty Economic Counselor Em assy of the United States of America Rabat, Morocco Tel: +212-537?762?265 extension 2136 Fax: Mobile: +212Lw This email is UNCLASSIFIEDT is email is UNCLASSIFIED From: Figueiredo, Joseph I36 UNCLASSIFIED US. Department of State Case No. F-2013-12488 Doc No. C05479662 Date: 06/25/2015 JNCLASSIHED us Depanm??torsmte Case No. F-2013-12488 Doc No 005479662 Date'06125l2015 RE Morocco Invitiation for Gioba] Shaie Gas Initiative visitors Program.txt Sent: Tuesday. September 14, 2010 10:23 PM Yo: Yhome. Gregory Subiect: Morocco Invitiation for GIobal Shale Gas Initiative visitors Program He] 0 ?re ory As part 0 a foiiow?up to our Globe] Shaie Gas Initiative (6561) conference 1ast month, we wouid 1ike to extend an invitation to 5 Moroccan's to come to the United States for a 10 day v151t in December that inciude practicai discussions with U.S. state regu1ators, private sector companies. and other officia1s invo1ved in the deve1opment and reguiation of sha1e gas resources. . . . This program wi11 be spec1fica11y ta11ored to Morocco. Prior to the arr1va1 of the Internationa1 visitors. meetings wi11 be set up in washington, DC and at various sha1e gas extraCtion sites around the country. Since each sha1e gas p1ay is unique, Morocco wi11 be given the opportunity to discuss the individua1 aspects of their shaie gas resources inciuding the potentiai obstacies they might encounter in extraction such as water shortages, transmission and distribution gossgs, and techno1ogica1 barriers. Furthermore, the Moroccan de1egation wi11 a1so a to discuss their appiicabie domestic issues, such as the economic environment, and regu1atory and oversight mechanisms. whi1e this program is unabie to cover the cost of internationa1 airfare for the visitors, we do have funding availab1e to cover a11 related expenses whiie in country (1odging, trave] and means): Below is a 1ist of de1egates who attended the 6561 reguiatory conference at the end 0 August. we aged at 1east a preTiminary decision on whether or not a Moroccan de1egation wou 1ike to participate in this program by Friday, September 17th. 1. Name: Haddou Jabour Title: Head of Promotion and Partnership Division 2 Name: Abde1wah1d Chakor A1am1 Tit1e: Head of organic Geochemistry Department 3. Name: wafae Benje11oun sp Benhammou Titie: New Business and Cooperation Director 4. Name: Hammdi SeIIami Titie: Production and Deve1opment Director Thank you, and feei free to contact me with any questions or concerns. Joe Joseph Figueiredo U.S. Department of State Office of the Coordinator for Internationa1 Energy Affairs Fi ueiredoJ@state.gov (pg 202-736-7872 Page 2 UNCLASSIFIED U.S. Department of State Case No. F-2013-12488 Doc No. C05479662 Date: 06/25/2015 i1 5' Us. Department of State Case no (305479641 Date 060512015 Re Hungary in - - . . I From: Weston, Steven IN mares, Sent: FNday. December 17, 2010 12:31 pm To: Figueiredo, Joseph; Martinson. Jon Ccz. Greenstein, Alex Neff, Rebecca Conroy, Amy O'Friel, Paul Subject: Re: Hungary in 6561 Hi Joe. Thanks for your message. We would definitely be supportive of this initiative, and I think it reflects Anita Orban and Andras Bacsi-Nagy's forward looking perspective on energy issues. I think you are ri ht, however, that there are questions re arding funding, and that it would li ely have to come from the Hungarians. gThere 5 pretty intensive competition between offices at post for our limited number of IV 5 ots). I've cc'd our ener officer, Amy Conroy, on this message. In conjunction with PA, she would be primary Poc at post. Regards, Steve Original Message From: Figueiredo, Joseph . To: Weston, Steven Martinson, Jon Cc: Greenstein, Alex Neff, Rebecca Sent: Fri Dec 17 12:10:44 2010 Subject: Fw: Hungary in 6561 Steven and Jon, Please see the e?mail exchange below. Andras Bacsi?Nagy, DCM, Embassy of Hungary, met with Alex Greenstein and I about a month or so ago and is now expressing a desire to schedule an IVLP GSGI visit in the second half of 2011. He is aware that we do not have any funding for this program, and I am not exactly sure how it would proceed. If you are unfamiliar with the program, here is the website: as_initiative. we just concluded the irst GSGI IVLP with Morocco and I am appy to say that the program went extremely well. The program would be different for the Hungarians, but here is what it looked like: Monday* 1. NSC Importance of natural gas in GHG reduction and energy security 2. EPA - environmental considerations, especially to drinking water, relating to shale as hydrofracturing 3. USGS Geo ogical underpinnings of shale gas, tight gas, and coal bed methane, and discu551on on US basin analysis, best practices and data needs 4. - U.S. unconventional gas growth and the future outlook Tuesday* 1 - discussed its regulation of oil and gas develo ment on federal land. Mentioned that the drilling plan required from companies efore work begins may eventually be amended to include hydraulic fracturing techniques an fluids used. 2. BOEMRE - discussed fiscal incentives to conventional oil and gas development as a potential model for unconventional develOpment 3. FERC discussed the development of the necessary infrastructure for shale gas industry development and the U.S. ex erience. 4. - presented on research and tec nology for shale gas and other unconventional gas. 5. spoke about the creation of a welcoming investment climate Page 1 REVIEW AUTHORITY: Adolph Eisner, Senior Reviewer UNCIASSIFIED US. Department of State Case No. F-2013-12488 Doc No. C05479641 Date: 0625/2015 us. Department of State Case No. F-2013-12488 Doc No. C05479641 Date: 06/252015 Re Hungary in and policies that would encourage capital intense development in their Morocco USTDA - discussed their unconventional gas and energy programs in Morocco and elsewhere. wednesday At the American Gas Association: - Charles River Associates America?s Underground Revolution: Strategic and commercial challenges Posed by shale Gas Production. - America's Natural Gas Alliance Legislative and Regulatory Issues. - AGA - Operational Issues with shale gas development Morgantown - Private company - Dr. Ameri, Professor and chair of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering Department, West Virginia university - Experts from the West Virginia Water Research Institute (WVWRI) Pittsburgh - The Energy Policy Research Group (EPRG), Duquesne University - Department of Environmental Protection - The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) Dallas - Meeting with an independent geology firm a The Railroad Commission of Texas (Rcc) - Site visit to an active drilling pad and surrounding area (Fort Worth) - Meeting with a community organization to hear concerns with shale gas development a Home stay, with American families welcoming them into their homes *The presentations were similar to the ones given in August, but with a more country spec1fic focus where p0551ble, and a more intimate roundtable/collegial atmosphere. I look forward to potentially working with you on this project. Joe Joseph Figueiredo Special Assistant office of the Coordinator for International Energy Affairs u.s. De artment of State Figueired03@state.gov (p 202-736-7872 From: Figueiredo. Joseph Sent: Friday, December 17, 2010 11:55 AM To: 'Bacsi-Nagy Andras Cc: Greenstein, Alex Neff, Rebecca Subject: RE: Hungary in 6561 Dear Andras, I apologize for the long delay in my response. I am very happy to hear about the Hungarian interest in the 6561 program. The next steps would be to dec1de how many people you would like to send at what level, and how long they would be able to stay. From your message below, it seems that you are interested in participating in a full 6561 program. with workshops and Slte If that is correct, then we would have to discuss further with our Embassy in Budapest Page 2 UNCLASSIFIED US. Department of State Case No. Doc No. C05479641 Date: 06/25/2015 NCLASSIFIED us. Departrnent of State Case No. Doc No. C05479641 Date 06/25/2015- . . I Re Hungary in and the International ViSitor Program here at the State Department to see if a time siot and resources can be avaiiabie to arrange the Visit. I 100k forward to working with you on this going forward. Best. Joe Joseph Figueiredo Special Assistant office of the coordinator for Internationai Energy Affairs U,s. pepartment of State F1 ue1redoJ@state.gov (pg 202-736?7872 7 From: Bacsi-Nagy An ras - WAS [maiitoj iekum.hu] Be Sent: Wednesday. December 01. 2010 4: To: Figueiredo, Joseph Cc: Greenstein, Aiex 0 Subject: Hungary in GSGI Dear Joe and Aiex, I wouid 1ike to fo110w up on our recent meeting about the GSGI. Ambassador-at- Large for Energy Security Anita Orban has indicated to me that Hungary wouid 1ike to send a mu1ti-agency deiegation to the US in the second ha] of 2011. (we hoid the rotatin presidency of the EU unti1 Juiy that expians why we can't do it eariier. P1ease 1et me know how to proceed - what you need from us in due time to set up the meetings and fieid trips. Thank you and best regards. Andras Andras Bacsi-Nagy Deguty Chief of Mission Em assv of Hungary- 202 BS 202__ Page 3 US. Department of State Case No. Doc No. 005479641 Date: 06/25/2015 UII ELASSIFIED s. Department of State Case No. F-2013-12488 Doc No. 005479701 Date: 06/25/2015 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE NATURAL RESOURCES AUTHORITY OF JORDAN THE DEPARTMENT or STATE GOVERNMENT or THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 95 SHALE GAS RESOURCES SECTION I. SCOPE AND OBAECTIVES I. The Natural Resources Authority of Jordan (hereinafter referred to as and the US. Department of State of the Government of the United States of America (hereinafter referred to as "008") dedicate themselves to the pursuit of cooperation in the area of shale gas characterization and assessment in Jordan in accordance with this Memorandum of Understanding (hereinafter Memorandum"). II. The purpose of this Memorandum is to provide a framework for the exchange of knowledge and expertise between NRA and DOS (hereinafter referred to as the "Participants") in the areas concerning shale gas resource characterization and assessment in Jordan. The Participants intend to encourage and facilitate, where appropriate. the development of direct contacts and cooperation among government agencies, universities. research centers, institutions, exploration and production companies and other entities. IV. Each Participant may. as determined jointly and to the extent permitted by the laws and policies of each Participant's Government, invite other government entities or agencies of Jordan and the United States, and other entities. including scientists, technical experts. governmental agencies and institutions of third countries or international organizations, to participate in activities undertaken pursuant to this Memorandum. Such participation Should be in accordance with such terms and conditions as the Participants may specify. SECTION II. COOPERATIVE ACTIVITIES l. Subject to the availability of resources, the Participants intend to c00perate in areas that include the following: a. Shale Gas Resource Assessment: The Participants intend to cooperate in evaluating areas of Jordan likely to have significant shale gas resources, utilizing experience gained through shale gas development in the United States. ,7 .- UNCLASSIFIED US. Department of State Case No. F-2013-12488 Doc No. C05479701 Date: 06/25/2015 t: Case No F-2013-l2438 Doc No (3054mm Date {limb/2015* or The Partiespents intend to cooperate in technical studies of the production capability. mics and investment potential of shale gas resources in Jordan. warm.- The Participants intend to c00perate In promoting sustainable domestic and foreign investment in shale gas development in Jordan through the entangle of We and best practices and through study tours and public- private events. {7 it Specific projects and programs included in the areas of cooperation set out in paragraph of this section are desa'ibed in a Shale Gas Work Plan that is annexed to this Mariam (Amen: 1). ill Cocos-radars under this Memorandum are subject to the availability of personnel, resumes and funds This Memorandum does not impose any legal obligations on either W. inducing with respect to any particular expenditure or commitment of mfundsorpersorml. N, Each Partic?pant should designate a principal representative. and these principal representatives, at sudi times as may be decided jointly by the Participants, should meet to review the activities under this Memorandum, and develop proposals for future activities. as Ware SECTION II. PROPRIETARY INFORMATION i. in this Memorandum and any associated Annex the term ?Proprietary information" is de?ned as umiassi?ed information that contains trade secrets or other privileged or sensitive commercial information (such that the person having the information may derive a commercial bene?t from it or may have a commercial advantage over those who do not have it) that the Parocmarxs exchange in further of the objectives set forth in this Memorandum ll- information exchanged under this Memorandum may be disseminated by the receiving Participant. without the prior written consent of the disclosing Participant, to persons employed by the receiving Participant, provided such dissemination is made on a case-by- case basis to 'ndividuals having a legitimate need for the Proprietary information and that Proprietary information is marked as such. lit The receiving Participant should, to the extent consistent with applicable domestic law, not cisdose Proprietary Information to anyone other than the employees, contractors, or consutants of the receiving Participant, except with the prior written consent of the disclosing Partciparrt. N. The receiving Participant should, to the extent consistent with applicable domestic law, not use such proprietary information otherwise than for the purpose of the project unless such use is sped?caly authorized in writing by the disclosing Participant. UNCLASSIFIED US. Department of State Case No. F-2013-12488 Doc No. (305479701 Date: 06/25/2015 WCLASSIFIED us. Department of State Case No. F-2013-12488 Doc No. (305479701 Date: 06/25/201?- V. This Memorandum should not be construed as granting any express or implied rights under patents, copyright, or other form of intellectual property rights belonging to the disclosing Participant in respect of proprietary information the ownership of which remains vested in the disclosing Participant at all times. SECTION IV - REORGANIZATION Should either Participant named in this Memorandum be the subject of merger or any other form of reorganization. the Participants expect the successor to such Participant to reaf?rm the terms of this Memorandum. SECTION V. GENERAL PROVISIONS I. Cooperation under this Memorandum may commence upon signature. The Memorandum and any associated Annex may be revised at any time in writing by mutual consent of the Participants. ll. This Memorandum may be discontinued at any time by either Participant. If a Participant desires to discontinue its participation, it should endeavor to provide at least 90 days notice in writing to the other Participant. This Memorandum is not intended to. and does not give rise to any legal rights or obligations. IV. Each Participant should conduct the activities contemplated by this Memorandum in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations to which it is subject. FOR THE NATURAL RESOURCES FOR THE US. DEPARTMENT OF STATE: AUTHORITY OF JORDAN: Director General Special Envoy Dr. Maher Hijazin David L. DATE: DATE: PLACE: Amman PLACE: Washington EUNCLASSIFIED us. Department of State (3359 No. F-2013-12488 Doc No C05479581 Date 06/25/2015 Points for SE Qoldmn Interview with WSJ onmnd?llils?ie What does Polish-US shale gas-related cooperation look like it the moment? 0 The US. and Poland enjoy considerable cooperation in the field of shale gas. in particular through the State Department?s Global Shale Gas Initiative (GSGI). As you probably know. Poland agreed to join the GSGI during Secretary Clinton's July 2010 trip to Krakow. Following that visit. the US. and Poland have had a number of bilateral discussions on shale gas both at the political and working levels. (Do you also want to mention the April 2010 Shale Gas Conference Sponsored by both the Embassy in Warsaw and the Polish MFA. and then Sikorski's trips to Texas in late April to meet with American energy companies and see shale gas production there?) - Most signi?cantly, a Polish delegation comprised of representatives from across the government attended the August 23-24 GSGI Regulatory Conference. During the conference. Polish specialists met U.S. experts from the US. federal and local governments and private sector. building enduring contacts that will help them understand the factors that led to successful shale development in the U.S. - Following up on the GSGI Regulatory Conference, we have been engaged in ongoing discussions with our Polish counterparts and are working to schedule a bilateral visit for more in- depth discussions on shale gas development. The US. Geological Survey is actively working with its Polish counterparts to help develop a greater understanding of shale gas geology in Poland. How does Poland's potential stack up to India?s and China?s? The honest answer is that we don?t know for certain shale development in Poland is still in a very early phase of development. We have high hopes that companies will be able to produce signi?cant volumes of gas at economically competitive prices, but we won't know for certain until exploratory drilling is concluded. - Poland likely has a smaller absolute gas production potential than China or India, but Poland is a smaller gas market. so even a modest amount of shale production would signi?cantly boost indigenous gas production, positively impacting Poland's energy balance and import dependency. - All in all. a direct comparison with China and India isn't quite apt each country presents its own value proposition. and Poland's story of signi?cant volumes being produced in an EU country, competing with oil-linked gas is compelling for investors. Ultimately, we want to see shale development around the world, and there seems to be plenty of private sector interest in developing these resources in China. India. Poland and elsewhere. How serious are the equipment and human capital bottleneck's to development ol shale gas in Poland? There are potentially signi?cant bottlenecks to the development of shale gas in Poland and Europe writ-large. However, I think it is important to keep in mind that these issues are not insurmountable. lf gas is found and can be produced at an economically competitive price. companies will have a strong incentive to ?nd a way to produce it. Energy companies are used to operating in challenging environments, and if the resources are there. they will ?nd a way to source labor and equipment to produce them. titl??i?uiho?l?: ideas laser; .Ssriibr'?svi??er US. Department of State Case No. Doc No. C05479581 Date: 06/25/2015 US. Department of State Caseilg.5720131134??hgoc No. 005479581 Date: 0605/2015 - a You have identi?ed two of the most important components to deveIOping shale resources - the human capital. trained. experienced workers to make this increasingly technical process work. and equipment. Certainly rigs that do horizontal drilling are less available in Europe than in the US. However, if there is a ?nancial incentive to use them for shale production, companies will ?nd a way to source them. 0 This challenge presents signi?cant opportunities for Poland both in terms of natural gas production, and employment in the oil and gas industry and associated sector. What policies can countries pursue to help the unconventional gas market develop? 0 Like shale formations, no countries? individual policy situation is quite the same. and each country will need to address the challenges of unconventional gas development in a manner that responds to their unique national circumstances. That said. probably the most important question with regard to developing unconventional gas is the regulatory and investment climate. Governments have to get the regulatOry and ?scal piece right in order to get companies to invest in a new technology such as shale. From a company's perspective this means: Market based gas prices - Low royalties. low overall corporate tax rate. stable tax regime - Long lease terms Sanctity of contracts. international arbitration options Regulatory transparency and stability (goal isn?t little/no regulation. but predictable. understandable regulation - important for countries to work this out ahead of time) What are the main goals for the Global Shale Gas Initiative and how do you feel it will impact global shale gas development? - The Global Shale Gas Initiative is aimed at facilitating the environmentally responsible development of shale gas resources around the world. supporting efforts to address climate change by providing a near term means to reduce C02 emissions and energy security by boosting indigenous gas production and reducing import dependence. - Shale gas has had an incredible impact on the US. natural gas supply picture. and through the GSGI. we want to help other countries enjoy these bene?ts as well. While the US. model isn't going to be directly replicable. we can give partner governments an idea of what challenges they will likely face and what approaches have worked in the US. GSGI is about bridging the gap and helping countries better understand how to developing their shale resources safely and ef?ciently. We hope that the GSGI will help speed global shale gas development, providing countries around the world access to an affordable. diverse. low-carbon fuel to meet growing energy needs in an environmentally responsible manner. How will shale gas impact the European market? 0 The US. shale gas phenomenon has transformed global energy markets. Because the US. has developed large quantities of gas from shale at an affordable price, obviating much of our need for LNG imports. global prices of lique?ed natural gas have decreased. UNCLASSIFIED US. Department of State Case No. F-2013-12488 Doc No. 005479581 Date: 0605/2015 JNCLASSIFIED US. Department of State Case No. Doc No. (305479581 Date: 06/25/2015 - Gas has become cheaper domestically and globally as a result of US. shale gas development. Gas is now competitive with coal on a BTU basis. which makes coal/gas switching in the power sector an economic choice. potentially supporting reduction in 002 emissions. - The main impact on Europe. to date, has been through the transmission mechanism of the LNG markets. LNG that previously would have ended up in the US. has shifted to Europe. providing competition for pipeline gas supplies and putting downward pressure on prices. a This week we just saw the first cargo of LNG re-exported from the US. to the UK. Plans are in the works for LNG exports from North America. both to the Atlantic and Paci?c Basins. It is wonh noting that these developments will have signi?cant impacts on Europe without even a single molecule of gas being produced from shale on the continent. And if shale gas production does prove to be economically viable in Europe, the impact could be even greater. with significant bene?ts for energy security and efforts to address climate change. Will environmental concerns in Europe make it more dlflicult for European unconventional gas to take off and for you to reach pro?table business activities? 0 One of the most important questions for international unconventional gas development is how well prepared governments are to adequately regulate and conduct oversight of unconventional gas development. It is government's responsibility to regulate development and to ensure that companies are following industry best practices with regard to hydraulic fracturing. well construction. etc. to prevent any environmental problems. 0 How quickly government develops the capacity to regulate. and industry develops best practices to ensure that shale development is done in an environmentally responsible manner will be major determinants of how rapidly the European market for unconventional gas develops. A major focus of GSGI is helping partners countries better understand the environmental issues their regulators will face with regard to unconventional gas development What will the European shale gas discoveries do to the gas markets in the near and Iong-temt future? 0 it is hard to tell - shale in Europe is still in its infancy. The question that everyone is watching right now is how early drilling efforts on Poland turn out. That said. we need to be patient it takes time to understand the geology. and experimentation to get the technology right to produce signi?cant volumes at an affordable cost. if shale gas takes off in Europe. it has the potential to signi?cantly boost indigenous gas production in Europe and increase the continent's energy security and diversity of supply. A lot depends on how much gas is produced. and at what price. That said. even if it just offsets a fraction of Europe's declining indigenous production. it could have an appreciable impact on the market. providing competition and reduced import dependence. 0 And. as I noted previously, Europe will still benefit from shale gas developments elsewhere. including the U.S.. China. and India. through the transmission mechanism of the increasingly globalized market for lique?ed natural gas. UNCLASSIFIED US. Department of State Case No. F-2013-12488 Doc No. C05479581 Date: 06/25/2015 un?t t) U35 State tiaae No I 2017! 127531305 No (205479501 Date 06/76/7015 a Share on and N0 have the potonttat to auppon the development of a more utterconnected t' uropeen gee market In recent yoara we've aeen the votumea traded at European gee huhe rmzreeae LNG and ahala auppurt that by providing more to the apot market turthermora. the Interconnectrona that Europe ta developth aupport the movement ahata gee and ma tmporte throughout Europe'e gaa markets What can Europe team trom an already more developed and eaperlenced market In the one of the moat Important tor Furope ta that the market and regulatory eeaocrated unconventtonat gaa development. whrte are aurmountable. and the bene?ts are tamtbte Shale gas development has a lot of movtng ptecea that are hard to get right - market and investment clrmate. regulatovy and environmental, community and locat, geoioglcal and productroo chaltengea. However. if you can make these pieces work together. the outcome is bene?cial to everyone UNCLASSIFIED US Department of State Case No. F-2013-12488 Doc No. 005479581 Date: 06/25/2015 - ?ll or?: my? on No w. uni/Wm? f?tIt?IlhINrtul~ PALE 3 WI l'uumslulnp Io 1 lion ?lial: Hon ll'? Ilw loIle .?itutu?u ulmlr gun as to Ilir vunI IlmI lm imII/crl large Mr of gun to loilm Would loot/lilo .4 Iran I mlmo Inimian mom I ol lrmlulml lm puwm uvlo'mtluli (on lo I Iutl) 'IliI-roloir, 'uovmtmoul and mm imIoml um: Will ploy It will Io the slIIimIi?. I ol lmllo'u luogeoomu wier on Well on whom to}! Intuumttonol energy am only 'l l'mlm'rnlop Io Arlvmur. ?leun lump.? Il'At ?l I that ully lm IlM?h on ulmlv gum lwtweeo the II mul Ilw Ilovmoowol ol II II) Will I at prowum Ilmt ll?jlt?t lu' I) A utgliml Memorandum ol between the US Iiovemmrol (I IHI i) nod Iln? Ht )l to mopmue on developing renourcc mum-sown! uml [Honing uranium Would in: lead by the S. Iieolouit ul Smwy 33) 3) A Visitor? piogimo Ilmt would welmme delegation to Wonltilmlon, where we will lumt regolotory amnion? on sale ol'ler development mnintnnee through meetings will: and the. Commerce Department?s (.Ioirunercial I uw Itewlopuwol Program 'l'he lJS'l'lm would provide guidum'e of US. business experience. The (fl.l)P would review the (itll?u exinting Iowa/rcgulutimm/policies and dralt tel?nm nod policies (borrowing salient federal and state regulations) would holster India?s shale gust investment lrumewnrk. t) We would lucilitotc one or Iwo visits to actual drilling, sites in the US. where they will gel exposure to commercial/technology partners. AUTHORITY: Adolph Elinor, Bonlor Rovlewer UNCLASSIFIED S. Department of State Case No. F-2013-12488 Doc No. 005479580 Date 06/25/2015