Power Generation World Africa – Day 2, Wednesday 28 March 2012

last modified: 22 February '12

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8am

Welcome refreshments

8.30am

OPENING REMARKS FROM THE CHAIR

Mr. Jon Marks

Jon Marks is chairman of Cross-border Information Ltd. (CbI), a UK-based political risk and business consultancy, and publisher of the respected fortnightlies African Energy and Gulf States Newsletter. Jon created African Energy while at FT Energy...

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› Mr. Jon Marks, Editorial Director, African Energy

BUILDING CAPACITY

8.45am

OPENING KEYNOTE: HOW TO BECOME A LEADING EXPORTER OF ENERGY

Mr Augusto de Sousa Fernando at Power & Electricity World Africa

› Mr Augusto de Sousa Fernando, Board Member, Electricidade de Mocambique (EDM)

9.15am

PANEL DISCUSSION: HOW TO GET MORE CAPACITY OUT OF YOUR EXISTING POWER PLANTS

Mr Yves Muyange at Power & Electricity World Africa

Mr Pius Gumbi at Power & Electricity World Africa

Mr Ezekiel Kasaro

Has a Degree in Mechanical Engineering and is a Registered Engineer & Member of Engineering Institute of Zambia. Professional Engineer with more than 15 years experience in Energy Sector (Generation, Transmission, Distribution and Control)...

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Mr Anupan Datta at Power & Electricity World Africa

Maximising the life cycle of your asset
Security of supply and multiplier effects
The impacts of ‘return to service’
A consistent maintenance strategy

› Mr Yves Muyange, Director General, EWSA
› Mr Pius Gumbi, Chief Executive Officer, Swaziland Electricity Company
› Mr Ezekiel Kasaro, Project Manager - Generation, ZESCO
› Mr Anupan Datta, Vice President, Calcutta Electricity Supply Corporation

10am

ESTABLISHING A GOVERNANCE APPROACH AND CONTROLS FOR NEW BUILD POWER PROJECTS

Session reserved for PwC, Southern Africa

10.30am

Morning refreshments and exhibition viewing

TECHNOLOGY ROUNDTABLES

11am

Round table 1: Steps to developing a steady nuclear industry

Dr Latsoucabé Fall

Dr. Latsoucab&#233; FALL is senior expert in the energy sector with about 30 years of experience. He is currently World Energy Council (WEC) Regional Manager in Africa, and previously, WEC Regional Coordinator for Africa and Secretary...

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Diversifying away from a reliance on coal
Locking in suppliers of nuclear technologies
Improving the reliability of plant components
Managing public perceptions - how safe is safe?

› Dr Latsoucabé Fall, Regional Manager, Africa, World Energy Council

11am

Round table 2: Drilling for natural gas to help power electricity generatio

Mr Chris Faulkner

Chris Faulkner, President and Chief Executive Officer Breitling Oil and Gas, has a diverse background in oil & gas industry. Mr. Faulkner studied at the University of North Texas and Baylor University and received his Doctorate Degree from...

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Providing reliable industrial base-load options
Landfill gas to renewable energy
How to reduce costs associated with new technology

› Mr Chris Faulkner, President and Chief Executive Officer, Breitling Oil and Gas

11am

Round table 3: Geo-powering African countries

Dr Silas Simiyu at Power & Electricity World Africa

Harnessing geothermal energy by investing in reservoirs
How to lower geothermal power production costs
How to utilise more advanced systems to capture steam
Recycling water to drive down costs

› Dr Silas Simiyu, Chief Executive Officer, Geothermal Development Company

11am

Round table 4: Hydro potential in Africa

Mr Anton-Louis Olivier

Anton-Louis Olivier is a project developer in the clean and sustainable energy sector and has worked on energy projects in over 20 countries in Africa and Latin America. Anton-Louis was born and bred in Pretoria, South Africa. After qualifying as a ...

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Increasing hydroelectric water plant capacity
Building a large scale plant and optimising production though new technology
Minimising financing risk when it comes to projects
Building key relationships with government and donors

› Mr Anton-Louis Olivier, Managing Director, Nu-Planet Clean Energy

11.30am

REPORT BACK SESSION

11.40am

INVESTING IN TECHNOLOGICAL SYSTEMS FOR DISTRIBUTED ENERGY PRODUCTION

Mr Hilton Foster at Power & Electricity World Africa

Providing customised gas and diesel systems for Sub-Saharan Africa
New technology providing flexible power solutions in both gas and diesel
Making structures more efficient and opening synergies - supply and network
MTU’s integrated global network

› Mr Hilton Foster, Senior Manager - Sales, MTU Onsite Power

12pm

LUNCHEON SPONSOR PRESENTATION

Power Engineers

GENERATING INDEPENDENT POWER

12.15pm

Networking luncheon and exhibition viewing

1.30pm

GENERATING SWEET ELECTRICITY WITH NO EXTRA WORK

Mr Nick Jackson at Power & Electricity World Africa

Improving power generation capacity from renewable resources
How increasing production capacity through expansion contributes to your bottom line
Forming relationships with lead arrangers for financing

› Mr Nick Jackson, Managing Director, Royal Swaziland Sugar Corporation

2pm

ENSURING POWER SECURITY FOR AFRICA’S NEXT GENERATION

Barloworld Power, South Africa

NEW GENERATION VENTURES

2.20pm

WHAT'S REQUIRED TO MEET THE NEED FOR INCREASED LONG-TERM ELECTRICITY

Mr Richard Badger at Power & Electricity World Africa

› Mr Richard Badger, Director - Thermal, Volta River Authority

2.50pm

PROFIT FROM OPPORTUNITIES IN HYDRO POWER

Mr Christopher Mubemba at Power & Electricity World Africa

Investing in both large and small scale hydro projects to yield results
Ensuring that projects fulfil the needs of a developing economy
Opportunities in selling excess power to other African countries
Financing of power projects - what are the options

› Mr Christopher Mubemba, Project Director, Zesco

3.20pm

Afternoon refreshments and exhibition viewing

4pm

CASE STUDY: ADDRESSING NIGERIA’S ENERGY ISSUES THROUGH MINING

Mr Andrew Onyearu at Power & Electricity World Africa

Steps to reactivating, operationalising and commercialising the Okaba Coal Mine Concession
Realising the commercial and technical objectives of the acquisition of the concession
Building and commissioning power plants to produce capacity to supply users
Providing coal as fuel stock for coal fired power plants to meet projected participation in the power industry
Identifying and exploring new opportunities that arise from the venture