GeoPower Asia

Introduction

The world-renowned GeoPower series of conferences has already welcomed hundreds of delegates to its flagship events, GeoPower Europe and GeoPower Americas. Green Power Conferences is now proud to present GeoPower Asia 2010.  This ground-breaking summit will explore the opportunities and challenges for greater international participation in developing commercial geothermal power projects in the Philippines, Indonesia and other countries on the Pacific Ring of Fire.

The Philippines is the second largest producer of geothermal energy in the world, with installed capacity of 1,978 MW in 2008.  The government has set a target of adding 1,200MW new capacity in the next 10 years, creating huge opportunities for international developers and investors.

GeoPower Asia 2010 will showcase the vast potential of the region, demonstrate the high level of geothermal skills and technology held by regional geothermal energy companies, and bring together international geothermal experts and investors to forge new partnerships for the pursuit of large-scale geothermal power production.  Speakers will debate current policy at a country, regional and global level, and address the key challenges facing geothermal development, including exploration risk, power pricing and project finance.

Key reasons to attend

• Uncover Asia’s next geothermal exploration hotspots
• Be the first to hear about new project opportunities
• Meet and influence the policy-makers
• Navigate your way through regulatory and incentive regimes
• Access institutional and private financiers looking to invest in geothermal
• Assess the risks – and potential rewards – of your investment
• Showcase your technology to an audience of investors and developers
• Discover how to reduce costs and increase profitability
• Forge the partnerships that will get your project off the ground
• Help to shape the future of geothermal energy in Asia

Who you will meet:

Attendees at the GeoPower Americas 2010 event included:

Alstom Power, AltaRock Energy, Americas Standard Chartered Securities, Asian Institute of Information Technology, Baker Hughes, Bank of America, Boart Longyear, Caldera Geothermal, Chevron Technology Ventures, Dow Jones Newswires, Emerging Energy Research, Empresa Nacional de Electricidad, Enel Latin AmericaEnergia Andina, Energy Education Group, Environ Strategy Consultants, Estrella, FE Clean Energy, Freemyer Industrial Pressure, Geotec Boyles Bros, Geothermal Resources Council (GRC), Google.org, GreenFire Energy, Greentech Media, Halliburton, Harrington Engineering, IllinoisVentures, Imperial Capital, Islandsbanki, Jacob Securities, Kinross Gold, Macquarie Capital Funds,  Magma Energy Corp, Mannvit Engineering, National Oilwell Varco, Natural Resources Canada, Nevada Power Company,  New Energy Finance, NorthPoint Drilling Systems, NREL, Ormat, Pave Energy Finance, PCL Industrial Services, Power Engineers, Pratt & Whitney Power Systems, Preng & Associates, Presco Energy, Propsect Geotech, Ram Power, Raser Technologies, RMOTC, Ruen Drilling, Sacramento Municipal Utility District, Schlumberger, Serviland Minergy, Siemens Industry, SNC-Lavalin Constructors, Standard Chartered Bank, Stanford University, Statoil, Streetwise Reports, Technip USA, Thomas Weisel Partners, Thomson Reuters, TurboCare, Universal GeoPower, University of British Columbia, University of Nevada, US Geothermal, West Indies Power, White Digital Media, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, World Bank, WorleyParsons, WRB Enterprises

 

Pre-conference training course: GeoPower “101”

Pre-conference

A 1-day primer for non-engineers.

Course objectives
This one-day training course is designed to introduce the basics of geothermal power – the resource and the methods of harnessing it – along with its competitive positioning within the power and energy markets. In addressing the latter, the course will also briefly cover the fundamental concepts governing the supply and demand of power/energy, including the basics of power grids and the factors which determine popular economic measures such as levelised electricity cost (all with particular reference to geothermal as compared with other power sources, both fossil and renewable). 
The course can be attended as a stand-alone session or as an excellent way to introduce you to geothermal power before attending the "GeoPower Asia" conference on the following days.

Approximate Timing
Course begins:            09:00               Course ends:   17:00

Agenda outline

Day One

Policy, Finance and Strategy

• Projected growth in electricity demand 2010-2035
• Realistic targets for geothermal energy in meeting this future demand
• The geological potential of the region: Where are the next geothermal exploration hotspots?
• Current barriers to geothermal growth: What are they, and how can they be overcome?

• Country-specific presentations on new project opportunities
• National targets for geothermal energy production
• Specific geographical areas open for exploration
• Project timescales, tendering and bidding processes
• Investment levels required

• What financial and fiscal incentives are needed to secure greater levels of investment, particularly from international sources?
• Understanding and mitigating political risk
• Case studies of successful feed-in tariffs and other incentives schemes from around the world

• Challenges in creating a standardised Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)
• International examples of successful PPA structures
• Pricing – what tariff levels are needed to make geothermal energy viable?

• Current project finance structures for geothermal energy
• Ongoing challenges in financing early stage and high risk exploration projects
• The role of the World Bank Clean Technology Fund
• Accessing finance from multilateral investment institutions
• Using the Clean Development Mechanism to improve the financial viability of geothermal projects
• Strategies to encourage more small and medium-sized investment: What are private equity and venture capital companies looking for?

• How can risk-sharing structures help to get projects off the ground?
• What risk-protection and mitigation options are available?

 

Day Two

Technology, Project Management and Partnership

• Showcasing current progress in geothermal exploration and development
• Developers’ perspective on key technical hurdles and the solutions needed to overcome these

• Reducing exploration risk using new drilling techniques
• Prospects for enhanced collaboration with the oil and gas industry

• The latest developments in EGS technology from around the world
• Case studies of EGS projects from Japan
• The potential for EGS to increase the role of geothermal energy in Asia

• New technologies in downstream geothermal power generation
• Strategies for cost management in building geothermal plants

• Addressing the negative perceptions of geothermal energy
• Strategies for successful community engagement
• Case studies of success

• Which international developers are currently looking to enter the Asian market, and what are they looking for?
• How can partnerships with local operators enhance the commercial success of a project?
• Strategies for sourcing local partners and suppliers

Speaking opportunities

If you are interested in speaking at this event please submit a speaking proposal (presentation title, 4-5 bullet points and brief synopsis) to Rebecca Jackson:
Email rebecca.jackson@greenpowerconferences.com

Sponsorship & exhibition opportunities

Taking a sponsorship or exhibition stand is the most targeted and cost effective way of reaching key industry decision makers.   With an audience of geothermal developers, investors, energy companies and government, GeoPower Asia 2010 is the ideal platform for you to raise your company profile and showcase your expertise before a high caliber group of potential customers.

Varying levels of sponsorship are available to cater for your individual needs and marketing budgets.  

Contact Paul Shearer for further details
Tel: +44 20 3355 4211 l Fax: +44 20 7900 1853
E-mail: paul.shearer@greenpowerconferences.com

Partners

Media partners:

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Green Power Conferences consistently works in strategic partnership with industry leading organizations and trade publications. Our international and targeted marketing campaigns ensure excellent marketing exposure for our partners.

If you would like to partner with us, please contact Caroline Bissell
Tel: +44 (0)20 7099 0600 | Fax: +44 (0)20 7900 1853
Email: caroline.bissell@greenpowerconferences.com

 

Venue

TBC