Power Generation World Africa – Day 1, Tuesday 27 March 2012

last modified: 22 February '12

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8am

Registration and refreshments

8.20am

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

AFRICA’S ENERGY FUTURE

8.30am

OPENING KEYNOTE: IMAGINING A FUTURE WITHOUT BASELOAD

Hon Elizabeth Dipuo Peters

Attended school at Tidimalo Junior Secondary and Tshireleco Senior secondary respectively. Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work from University of the North (1987). Certificate in Development and Public Policy from UWC (SADEP) (1996). Certificate...

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Putting a flexible, smart, interconnected grid system in place
Commercialised energy storage technologies
Managing the output of a huge amount of renewable energy
Recreating the electricity system along market-driven lines

› Hon Elizabeth Dipuo Peters, Minister, Department of Energy

9am

KEYNOTE: GLOBAL ENERGY INNOVATION - WHAT IT MEANS FOR AFRICA

Establishing an assurance of supply model through mutually supportive projects
Creating a continental insurance mechanism to limit investment risk
How to facilitate the development of an African power market providing energy security
Looking to create a new African energy paradigm

Session reserved for Eskom, South Africa

9.30am

KEYNOTE PANEL: AFRICA’S FUTURE ENERGY MIX

Mr Julius Riungu

Eng. Julius Riungu is Chief Executive Officer of Tsavo Power Company Ltd. Julius is a Board Member of Kenya Engineers’ Registration Board and the 1ST Vice-Chairman of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya. Graduating from University...

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Mr. Paulinus Shilamba at Power & Electricity World Africa

Mr John Ayodele at Power & Electricity World Africa

Prof. Abubakar S. Sambo

Abubakar Sani Sambo, a professor of energy studies, received his B.Eng degree from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria in 1979 and a D.Phil degree from the University of Sussex in the U.K. in 1983, both in mechanical engineering. Before his...

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Hon Grain Malunga

Grain Malunga is a Member of Parliament for Chikwawa North. He was Minister of Natural Resources, Energy and Environment in Malawi from 19th June 2009 to 19th August 2011. He served as Principal Secretary for Ministry of Irrigation and Water...

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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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Fossil fuels as an input into primary energy
What it means to reduce coal as a percentage of the energy mix
Where does thermal and gas fit in?
Working around coal being the cheapest way to secure economic growth
The perception of solar as the ideal alternative

10.15am

Exhibition opening and morning refreshments

11am

WELCOME BACK FROM THE CHAIR

Mr. Jon Marks

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› Mr. Jon Marks, Editorial Director, African Energy

MONEY MODELS

11.05am

THE CASE FOR EQUITY INVESTMENT IN THE POWER SECTOR

Mr Wellington Chadehumbe at Power & Electricity World Africa

› Mr Wellington Chadehumbe, Chief Executive Officer, Quintessential Africa Holdings

11.30am

PANEL DISCUSSION: THE POWER UTILITY FINANCE DEBATE

Mr Emmanuel Lubandi

Manager Finance and Administration / Company Secretary Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL) May 2002 to date Key role: To Design and implement financial management procedures, produce timely financial statements according to IAS and ...

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Mr. Andrew Johnstone

Andrew Johnstone Managing Director of African Infrastructure Investment Managers (Pty) Ltd; Andrew joined the Macquarie Capital Funds team in Cape Town in 2001, dedicated to the African Infrastructure Investment Managers (“AIIM”) joint venture, and...

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Mr Omar Vajeth

Omar Vajeth is currently the Head of Power and Energy for Absa Capital. He has been at Absa Capital since 2006 and has worked on various power projects across Sub-Saharan Africa. Previously he worked in the South African electricity industry...

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Mr Yusuf Macun at Power & Electricity World Africa

Mr. Paul Eardley Taylor at Power & Electricity World Africa

Mr Pius Apuye at Power & Electricity World Africa

12.10pm

ENCOURAGING INVESTMENT INTO THE AFRICAN ENERGY MARKET

Jay Wileman, President - Sub Saharan Africa, GE Energy, South Africa

PARTNERSHIPS

12.30pm

Networking luncheon and exhibition viewing

1.45pm

ATTRACTING AND ENCOURAGING IPP’S THROUGH BOT

Hon Titus K. Mbathi

BA (Honours) Economics, Madras University M.A - Economics - New York University 10 years in the civil service including 7 years as Permanent Secretary. 5 years as Member of Parliament and Cabinet Minister Director of, inter alia, the Central Bank ...

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Why BOT/ BOOT is a viable option for both parties
How utilities can provide a conducive environment for IPP development
How IPPs can earn a higher return on investment through BOT projects

› Hon Titus K. Mbathi, Chairman, Kenya Electricity Generating Company Ltd

2.15pm

SUCCESSFULLY OPERATING AND MANAGING POWER POOLS ON THE CONTINENT

Addressing familiar challenges as well as arbitrary issues
Partnering to create a regional economy for a sustainable energy future
People power - the need for huge investments into skills
Incentives for the private sector to develop power pools

› Mr John Ayodele, Director - Investment and Sector Development, Federal Ministry of Power

2.45pm

HOW TO TAKE AFRICA’S POWER POOLS INTO THE NEXT GENERATION

Mr Alemu Tenebo at Power & Electricity World Africa

Supporting increased investment into building transmission lines
Why multilateral donor agencies are getting involved
Benefitting from opening up the electricity market in the different regions
Strategies to moving pockets of surplus into areas of deficit

› Mr Alemu Tenebo, Power Economist, East Africa Power Poll (EAPP)

3.15pm

Afternoon refreshments and speed networking

RESPONSIBLE POWER

4pm

CO-ORDINATION OF REGIONAL INTERCONNECTORS IN SUPPORT OF GENERATION DEVELOPMENT

Mr Owen Silavwe

Owen is responsible for organic business strategy and development as well as other commercial aspects of the business at Copperbelt Energy Corporation (CEC). Having served in various positions within CEC, including System Planning Engineer, Projects ...

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