POWER-GEN Asia 2009, the premier conference and exhibition for the power generation and transmission and distribution industries in South East Asia, continues to gain great support from the region’s ministries and energy authorities.
Following the recent endorsement from the Ministry of Energy, the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT), the Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA) and Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) have also confirmed their keen support towards this year’s event.
The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has also announced their support for this high profile event.
Strengthening Energy Security for Sustained Economic Growth
Thailand’s 2007 Power Development Plan forecasts demand to increase from 26,235 MW in 2010 to 46,481 MW by 2020, with approximately 50 per cent to be delivered by the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) and 50 per cent from IPPs.
The Government exploring new opportunities from coal and gas to renewables and nuclear and is one of the first countries in Asia to have a policy to encourage generation of power from renewable energy. In order to sustain economic growth, energy security to support the developing markets must be strengthened.
From 7th — 9th October 2009, POWER-GEN Asia, co-located with Renewable Energy World Asia, expect over 6,000 industry professionals, who will gather for 3 days in Bangkok to enjoy the industry’s leading conference and experience the latest developments and ideas for the future of the Asian power generation sector.
This years POWER-GEN Asia will be co-located with Renewable Energy World Asia, an event that will play an important role in the power generation industry and provide a unique opportunity for this rapidly developing industry sector.
Renewable Energy World Asia will introduce a dedicated conference track, specifically for renewable energy, that will focus on the developments, technologies, products and case studies for the renewable power generation sector.
The POWER-GEN Asia conference is a key forum for senior executives and industry leaders to discuss a range of topics, from the region’s energy markets, resources and environmental challenges to power plant generation technologies and operating & servicing plants, in order to meet the challenge of the growing demand for electricity.
Event Director, Glenn Ensor, said, “We are delighted that POWER-GEN Asia is returning to Bangkok from 7th to 9th October 2009, the enthusiasm and support of the Thai Government and industry authorities will ensure the success of the event.”
“South East Asia is one of the fastest developing regions in the world and its appetite for energy is growing at an astonishing rate. Recent estimates are that over US$50 billion investment is required in the region, in order to meet the growing demand for power.”
“It is important that the region’s premier event for the power generation and transmission and distribution industries continues to go from strength to strength and we are delighted that so many companies have already committed to exhibiting at POWER-GEN Asia and Renewable Energy World Asia.” concluded Mr Ensor.
POWER-GEN Asia and Renewable Energy World Asia are owned and produced by PennWell Corporation, the leading conference organisers and publishers in the power generation, oil and gas and other strategic markets around the world.
With over 150 expected exhibitors and over 6000 expected visitors from over 50 countries, POWER-GEN Asia and Renewable Energy World Asia have become the most important annual meeting place for international power executives with interests in the ASEAN region.
For further information on POWER-GEN Asia Conference & Exhibition 2009 visit www.powergenasia.com.
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