Day One, Wednesday 3 March 2010
Day One, Wednesday 3 March 2010
8.30am
Welcome coffee and Registration
9am
Opening remarks from the Chair
WA energy market poised for change
9.10am
Ministerial address: Initiating a new direction for the energy sector in Western Australia
- Developing a policy framework that promotes efficiency, security and sustainability
- Identifying critical pieces of infrastructure that will enable growth and productivity
- Working with business to implement a clear policy strategy
- Renewable energy initiatives leading the way to a sustainable future
Minister for Energy, Government of Western Australia
9.40am
Australia’s energy future and the need for a unified approach to climate change
- The role of the CPRS in tackling climate change
- How will the CPRS affect the WA market?
- New opportunities available to WA generators in the new regulatory environment
- What is the future for WA in the national context?
Ms Tania Constable,
Principal Adviser, Resources and Energy Policy, Australian Government
10.10am
Developing a strategy that ensures supply adequacy
- Is supply adequacy at risk?
- A collaborative approach to market design
- Designing a model which provides a mechanism for the uptake of renewable energy
- Clear incentives to increase private sector investment
Chief Executive, Independent Market Operator
10.40am
Clean power: infrastructure developments to stabilise CO2 emissions by 2030
President and Managing Director, Alstom
Energy policy and industry
11.30am
Retail competition in Energy Policy
- Market reform in WA and its implications for the taxpayer and energy consumer
- Addressing issues of competition in the WA Electricity and Gas markets
- Linking policy and industry in energy sustainability and security
My Ky Cao,
Managing Director, Perth Energy
Making a plan for the diversification of fuel supply
12pm
Developing and expanding fuel supply options for Western
Australia
- What are the alternative fuel options in WA?
- The role of diesel in the wake of Varanus Island
- Opportunities for diesel to address future gas supply issues
- Investment in critical infrastructure to increase alternative fuel options
Managing Director, BP Kiwana Refinery
12.30pm
Panel discussion: working with industry to establish an
integrated fuel supply strategy
- How can gas supply be expanded?
- What does the price need to be to encourage gas fired generation?
- Will future gas developments lead to more domestic gas?
- Is it time to look at other fuel alternatives?
- How do you encourage more entrants into the fuel supply mix?
Managing Director, BP Kiwana Refinery
Critical infrastructure requirements for Western Australia
2.20pm
Maximising positive outcomes for development of
infrastructure in regional areas
- Infrastructure investment to ensure load growth and meet energy demand
- Matching demand in the ever growing NWIS
- Identifying renewable forms that will compliment existing infrastructure
- Managing infrastructure requirements across an expansive environment
Managing Director, Horizon Power
2.50pm
Key infrastructure requirements for the expansion of gas fired generation
- The strategic importance of gas in the West Australian market
- The role of gas in a carbon constrained environment
- Strategies to ensure gas supply
- Establishing clear policy settings which encourage investment in energy infrastructure
- ERM’s initiatives in efficient gas generation
3.20pm
Speed Networking
- A Fun, high-speed break for making new contacts and exchanging details.
4.20pm
Panel discussion: how will WA’s energy needs be satisfied in the transition to a low carbon future?
- How can new generation be more effectively encouraged?
- Where will major base load generation come from?
- How will the CPRS affect new generation plans in the medium term?
- What infrastructure is needed to maximise new generation?
Mr Troy Forward,
Manager Market Development and System Capacity, IMO
Managing Director, Horizon Power
Tariffs and network pricing
5.10pm
Finding the right balance for the cost of energy
- Creating an environment for reliable, sustainable and competitive pricing for WA
- Pricing structure and a review of trends
- Working with industry to find the appropriate balance
- Working within a national carbon environment
Executive Director, Competition Markets and Electricity, ERA
5.30pm
Close of Day One & networking drinks