Bangkok--21 Sep--Public Relations & Media Consultant
Top industry speakers to discuss current issues Leading exhibition with major industry players
POWER-GEN Asia, the region’s premier conference and exhibition for the power generation and transmission and distribution industries, will play host to the power industry when it gathers for its annual event, this year being hosted at the IMPACT Exhibition & Convention Centre, Bangkok from 7th to 9th October.
With the full support from the Ministry of Energy, Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, Metropolitan Electricity Authority, Provincial Electricity Authority, Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization and the Thailand Exhibition & Convention Bureau, POWER-GEN Asia is expected to receive over 6,000 industry professionals from across the region and beyond, to enjoy 3 days of quality conference content and leading exhibition.
The recession over this last year has seen most countries around the world reduce electricity consumption. Having turned the corner, the future demand for power is for significant increases in demand and capacity, required for both the worlds growing population and improving regional economies.
The Thai government is exploring new opportunities to develop efficient power production from coal, gas and nuclear, as well as the rapidly developing renewable energy market, in which Thailand is one of the first countries in Asia to have a policy to encourage generation of power from renewable sources.
Strengthening Energy Security for Sustained Economic Growth
The POWER-GEN Asia conference programme will enjoy a leading line up of over 100 excellent high quality international speakers from across the industry, discussing some of the most important issues facing the industry, economy and environment.
Following this year’s conference theme, which looks at future energy security issues, a diverse range of topics will be discussed, from traditional fuel technology and the development of nuclear power, to the future of green and renewable power generation, discussed in the Renewable Energy World Asia conference track.
Further details of the full Conference Programme can be found by visiting www.powergenasia.com
Opening Keynote Session — Wednesday 7th October — 9am
The Opening Keynote Session will include Mr. Wannarat Charnnukul, Minister of Energy for Thailand, Sombat Sarntijaree, Governor of the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand and Dong-Soo Suh, Executive Vice President Power Plant Business Group from Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction Co. Ltd.
Conference Director, Nigel Blackaby, said, “We are delighted at the high quality of this years conference programme and the diverse nature of the topics of discussion. We are also honoured to be joined by our highly respected keynote speakers which will offer an interesting and informative opening session, open to all event delegates and visitors, and commence 3 days of debate and discussion.”
“With many leading industry players and shapers presenting papers at the conference, POWER-GEN Asia is the place to be from 7th to 9th October, where the power and energy industry professional can learn and discover the latest information, news and issues to enhance their knowledge and skills.” Concluded Nigel Blackaby.
Leading showcase exhibition
The POWER-GEN Asia exhibition provides a showcase opportunity to companies offering products and services to the power generation and transmission and distribution industries and will see over 170 exhibitors — a new record for the event and an exhibition floor nearly twice the size of POWER-GEN Asia when it was last held in Thailand in 2007.
The exhibition provides the power industry professional the ideal opportunity to discover and see, first hand, new technologies, the latest products and services on offer, talk to like minded individuals and meet peers at the most important annual meeting place for international power executives with interests in the ASEAN region.
The Ministry of Energy have also announced they will be launching a new book at POWER-GEN Asia, entitled "Thailand’s Renewable Energy and its Energy Future : Opportunities & Challenges", written by Dr. Weerawat Chantanakome — the Ministry’s energy policy expert.
Glenn Ensor, Event Director for POWER-GEN Asia, said, “We are extremely grateful for the support provided by the Ministry of Energy, Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, Metropolitan Electricity Authority, Provincial Electricity Authority, Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization and the Thailand Exhibition & Convention Bureau. These organizations are an intrinsic part of this industry and we are delighted they consider POWER-GEN Asia an important event in their calendar.”
“We look forward to a successful conference and exhibition in Thailand this October and look forward to welcoming the power industry professionals from Thailand and across the ASEAN region to this annual gathering.”
According to the Exhibition Director and Acting President of the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau, Mrs. Supawan Teerarat, “POWER-GEN Asia 2009 is very relevant and timely for Thailand’s energy industry. Along with all countries, our government is concerned over energy security, and has for some time been making considerable efforts to find new alternatives to fossil fuels, diversify the energy mix, improve efficiency and reduce transmission losses.
“With the current fast-growing increase in energy demand both for domestic and industrial uses, it is imperative that we succeed in this task. TCEB is therefore delighted to give its full support to POWER-GEN Asia 2009. It is perfectly fitting that POWER-GEN Asia 2009 takes place at this time against a backdrop of compelling global environmental concerns. We believe that Thailand and the global community stand to benefit significantly from the greater focus on energy security that this event will generate,” concluding Supawan
For further information on POWER-GEN Asia Conference & Exhibition 2009 visit
www.powergenasia.com.
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