Asean ministers, investors discuss vital energy projects

Energy ministers, CEOs and senior-level executives will discuss energy investment opportunities and supportive policies in ASEAN during the 6th ASEAN Energy Business Forum and International Exhibition 2004 (AEBF) on June 8 to 10 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila.

President Arroyo is expected to deliver a welcome and keynote address. The AEBF exhibition will officially open after the President’s address. ASEAN energy ministers and forum sponsors and delegates will also tour the exhibition.

The ASEAN ministers are meeting for their 22nd Annual Meeting of Energy Ministers (AMEM). Being held for the first time is the AMEM +3 (China, Japan, South Korea) dialogue.

There are 10 forum sessions that include a dialogue between ministers and CEOs on supporting investment policies, and briefings on specific investment projects. Those interested to join the AEBF may contact Leverage International at (632) 818-6828 or 810-1389 or [email protected].

Speakers for Session 1 – the Energy Sector in an Integrated Southeast Asian Market – are Energy secretary Vincent Perez Jr., ASEAN secretary-general Ong Keng Yong, and Executive Director Guillermo R. Balce of the ASEAN Center for Energy (ACE).

Speakers for Session 2 – Investment Opportunities in the Light of Rapidly Growing Energy Market: Oil and Gas – are Energy Minister and current OPEC president Dr. Purnomo Yusgiantoro, Indonesia; Anon Sirisaengtaksin, PTT Public Co., Thailand; W.M.P. Simandjuntak, PGN, Indonesia; and Energy Undersecretary Jose Victor Emmanuel A. de Dios, Philippines.

Speakers for Session 3 – Investment Opportunities in the Light of Rapidly Growing Energy Market: Power Sector – are Eddie Widiono, ASEAN Power Utilities & Authorities and PT PLN (PERSERO), Indonesia; Prutichai Chonglertvanichkul, Electricity Generating Authority, Thailand; Dato Pian Sukro, Tenaga Nasional Berhad, Malaysia; Dr. Viktor Popescu, Fichter GmbH, Germany; Tjarinto S. Tjaroko, ASEAN Centre for Energy; Indonesia.

Speakers for Session 4 – Investment Opportunities in the Light of Rapidly Growing Energgy Market: Coal – are Rufino B. Bomasang, PNOC-Exploration Corp.; Bambang Susanto, Indonesia Coal Mining Association; Doan Van Kien, Vietnam National Coal Corp.; and Kun Kurnely, PT Pertamina (PERSERO), Indonesia.

Speakers for Session 5 – Investment Opportunities in the Light of Rapidly Growing Energy Market: Renewable Energy – are Houmphone Bulyaphol, Ministry of Industry and Handicrafts, Lao PDR; Dr. Niels-Erik Clause and Dr. Romeo Pacudan, Risoe National Laboratory, Denmark; Samson P. Javellana, PNOC-Energy Development Corp.; Rowaldo R. del Mundo, University of the Philippines-Solar Laboratory; Dr. Anuar Abdul Rahman, Pusat Tenaga Malaysia, Malaysia; and Dr. Ludovic Lacrosse, EC-ASEAN COGEN 3, Thailand.

Speakers for Session 6 – Investment Opportunities in the Light of Rapidly Growing Energy Market: Energy Efficiency – are Mike Allen, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Program, New Zealand; Sawad Hemkamon, Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency, Thailand; Francis Chin Kim Hon, EEC-Energies Co., Ltd., Thailand; Danny Chow, Copper Development Centre, Singapore; and Alexander Ablaza, International Advisor for Energy-Environment, Philippines.

Speakers for Session 7 – Investment Opportunities in the Light of Rapidly Growing Energy Market: Clean Development Mechanism – are Dr. Romeo Pacudan, UNEP-Riseo Center, Denmark; Raffaello Tarroni, UNIDO Representative, Philippines; Marc Stuart, Eco Securities, USA; Angelita M. Ramos, Mitsubishi Securities Co., Ltd., Philippines; Dr. Ir Reginald A. Theijs, Crescent Aeronautical Technology; Dr. Achyar Oemri, LIPI Indonesia; Dr. Barry Holmes, Department of Trade and Industry, UK; and Dr. Ashok Sarkar, Asian Development Bank.

Speakers for Session 8 – Seminar on Wind Energy Development by the Risoe National Laboratory, are Dr. Niels-Erik Clausen and Dr. Romeo Pacudan.

Speakers for Session 9 – Dialogue on Financing and Banking of Energy Projects – are Vipul Bhagat, International Finance Corp.; Pekka Skytta, PMU-EAEF; and Richard Krause, ABN-AMRO.