POWER-GEN Asia returns to Bangkok

PROJECT | POWER-GEN Asia returns to Bangkok

POWER-GEN Asia, the premier conference and exhibition for the power generation and transmission and distribution industries, will return to Bangkok, Thailand, who last hosted the event in 2007.

From 7 to 9 October 2009, POWER-GEN Asia will receive over 6,000 industry professionals who will gather for three days to enjoy the industry’s leading conference and experience the latest developments and ideas for the future of the Asian power generation sector.

The state-of-the-art IMPACT Exhibition and Conference centre will host POWER-GEN Asia 2009 and will provide a great setting for this prestigious event.

Launch of Renewable Energy World Asia
Inspired by the successful Renewable Energy World events in Europe and North America, and supported by Renewable Energy World magazine, PennWell is delighted to announce Renewable Energy World Asia.

The launch of Renewable Energy World Asia 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 be co-located with POWER-GEN Asia and will introduce a dedicated track, specifically for renewable energy, that will focus on the developments, technologies, products and case studies for the renewable power generation sector.

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 percent to be delivered by the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) and 50 percent from IPPs.

The Government is 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.

Ministry of Energy confirm support
The Ministry of Energy for Thailand has confirmed its support towards POWER-GEN Asia, along with the Independent Power Producers Forum (IPPF).

Southeast 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 $50-billion investment is required in the region, in order to meet the growing demand for power.

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 and servicing plants, in order to meet the challenge of the growing demand for electricity.

Companies and consultants from the power generation and transmission and distribution industries are invited to present their new developments, technologies and case studies at POWER-GEN Asia. More information on how to become a conference speaker can be obtained through the event website www.powergenasia.com.

POWER-GEN Asia 2008, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, attracted a full house of exhibiting companies, with over 150 organisations demonstrating and displaying their range of products and services, whilst over 80 leading industry professionals presented at the conference, speaking in the strategic and technical tracks offered to the 600 conference delegates.

Event Director, Glenn Ensor, said, "We are delighted that POWER-GEN Asia is returning to Bangkok from 7 to 9 October 2009, the enthusiasm and support of the Thai Ministry of Energy and industry authorities will ensure the success of the event."

"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 continuously strive to deliver exhibition and conference content that meets the needs of the industry today."