PLANNING COMMISSION

SOPREST / GIKI

PAS Working Group on Science, Technology, and Global Security (STGS) at MIT

Conference on
GCSIC

Pakistans Energy Options:

Availability and Affordability, and the Role of Regional Grids Islamabad, Pakistan, 20 22 March, 2012

Second Announcement
Jointly Organised by :
Society for the Promotion of Engineering Sciences and Technology in Pakistan / GIKI Planning Commission, Government of Pakistan Pakistan Academy of Sciences (PAS) Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) Global Change Impact Studies Centre (GCISC) And Working Group on Science, Technology, and Global Security (STGS) at MIT

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS AND PAPERS, Intending participants are requested to submit their Abstract in English (150-200 words) to either of the following:
Dr Shaukat Hameed Khan Executive Director, SOPREST / GIKI, #4 Nazimuddin Road, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan. Mr. Subrata Ghoshroy, Research Associate, Program in Science, Technology, and Society, MIT, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, USA

Tel: (617) 253-3846; Tel: (+92-51) 2105658, 2114062-4; Fax: 2291056; email: shkhan@comsats.net.pk email: ghoshroy@mit.edu IMPORTANT DATES January February February March 24, 07, 15, 10, 2012 2012 2012 2012 Enrolment / Registration Submission of Abstract Notification of Acceptance of the Abstract Submission of Full Paper

SOPREST / GIKI ISSI AEDB POWER PRODUCERS AND INDUSTRY PAKISTAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES

Energy Options for Pakistan: Regional Energy and Water Grids

PLANNING COMMISSION GCSIC

Working Group on Science, Technology, and Global Security (STGS) at MIT 20-22 March, 2012

Strategic Themes:
Global and Regional Energy Dynamics and Review of Technologies and Innovations in the Energy Sector : Renewable Energy, Clean Coal, Hydel Power and Nuclear Integrating the Energy Systems in South Asia : Institutional Frameworks Financing Energy Projects and Infrastructure

STRATEGIC THEMES / KEYNOTE ADDRESS

1. 1.1 REGIONAL ENERGY DYNAMICS

TOPICS AND CASE STUDIES

Availability, Affordability, Country Energy Profiles ( S. Asia, C. Asia) Security Trans-border Energy Flow: Case Studies Sustainable Systems: The Energy Supply, Demand and Price Trajectories Water Environment Nexus,

1.2

Innovations in Energy Management and Energy Efficiency Innovation in Equipment / Processes / Generation, Transmission and Storage Optimising Existing Assets and Plant Performance

Increased Efficiencies in Generation, Transmission, Distribution, and Use Rehabilitation and Upgrade Training and Education of Plant Operators and Managers Smart Grids / Smart Buildings

2. 2.1

FOSSIL FUELS New Coal Design Trends and Case Studies of Exploiting Pakistans Lignite Reserves

High Efficiency Coal-fired Plants with CCS Additional Costs of Carbon Capture, Transportation and Storage (CCTS) Legal and Environmental Aspects of Land and Marine Storage UCG: Case studies Shale and Offshore Deposits in the Indus Delta / Arabian Sea Region Pipeline Politics and Financing Hydrocarbon Processing and Products

2.2

Incentives and Financing for the Oil and Gas Sector Accelerated E & P in Pakistan Strategic Alliances in other Countries

3. 3.1

CLEAN ENERGY Renewable Energy: Technology Status, Policies, and Incentives Economics and Technology of RE Solar (PV /CSP), Hybrid Solar / Fossil Fuel Plants, Wind, Biomass Processes The City of the Future Pakistans Renewable Resources: National Profile Energy Storage Technology Feed-in-Tariffs and Strategic Incentives Community Grids and Grid Integration Hybrid Coal / Solar Thermal plants Frameworks for Regional Electricity Grids Risk Assessment and Public-Private Partnership Environmental and Human Impact: Community Displacement and Resettlement Pumped Storage and Hydel-power Modular Reactors / Advance Fuel Cycles Long Storage / De-commissioning / Waste Management / SNF Repositories Fuel Supply Assurance, Non- proliferation and Regional Fuel Banks Role of the Countrys Nuclear Regulator

3.2

Regional Approach to Hydropower and River Flow Management Lessons from S. Asia and C. Asia Managing Extreme Events

3.3

Safe and Secure Nuclear Power: New Nuclear or No Nuclear? Lessons from Fukushima The Front and Back Ends of Nuclear Fuel Cycle

4. 4.1

REGIONAL CO-OPERATION: WEST, SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIA Institutional Aspects and Regional Experiences Economic, Legal, Physical and Political Aspects of Transnational Energy Flow Experiences in Design & Management of Transnational Energy Flow in Asia / EU Private Sector Role in Financing, Operation, and Maintenance of Transnational Grids Matters Pertaining to Force Majeure Climate Change and the Monsoon Model: Droughts, Desertification and Floods Expanding and receding Glaciers

4.2 Managing Common Rivers: Extreme Events and Competing Stakeholders Institutional Frameworks 5. FINANCING ENERGY PROJECTS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

5.1 Business Models in Generation, Transmission, and Infrastructure

Cross-border Energy Trading Incentives for Attracting Domestic and Foreign Funds Risk Assessments, Insurance, and Dispute Resolution for the Private Sector Strategic Alliances between Pakistani and Foreign Private Sector Co-production of Power Plant Equipment in Pakistan 3

5.2 Business Opportunities in Pakistan Estimates: Over USD 250 Billion by 2030

WHO WILL ATTEND

The Conference offers excellent opportunities to interact with speakers from Pakistan, USA, China, Europe, South Asia, Iran, Afghanistan, and C. Asia
Policy Makers and Regulators Senior Managers from Electricity Generation and Distribution Companies / Public and Private Utilities Experts from Oil and Gas Sector Entrepreneurs and Vendors from the Renewable Energy Sector OEMs and System Integrators Water and Hydropower Specialists Scientists, Engineers and Technology Developers Diplomats Lawyers and Consultants

Financial Institutions / Developers of Energy Market Trading

Conference Location: Islamabad - the capital city of Pakistan - is only 50 years old, but is one of the most beautiful cities in South Asia. It combines the influence of many a civilization with its wide, tree-lined streets, a vibrant theatre, and an exciting cuisine. Nestling in the Margalla Hills at an altitude of 600 meters above sea level, the Capital Territory is spread across 1200 square kilometres and is full of natural streams, terraces, and meadows covering the southern Potohar plain, which is drained by the Kurang River. Continuing the tradition of the ancient Buddhist University at Taxila, Islamabad is now home to over a dozen universities as well as several national laboratories. The weather in March is pleasant, being the start of spring in Islamabad, with temperatures ranging from 12 - 240C. Transportation: Transportation is available to/from Islamabad airport and hotel, as well as for the field trip. Financial Support: Local hospitality is available for a limited number of participants; however, travel costs will be borne by the participants themselves Language: English is the official language for printed materials, presentations and discussions.

Visa: A passport must be valid for 6 months till the date of departure from Pakistan and participants are requested to contact the Pakistani Embassy at their respective countries for Visa processing. To assist visa applications, SOPREST will send an invitation letter to registered participants.

Advisory Committee Focal Persons Dr. Shaukat Hameed Khan, Executive Director SOPREST / GIKI, Islamabad, Pakistan Mr. Subrata Ghoshroy, MIT, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA Members Mr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Parvez Butt, Shahid Sattar, Arif Alauddin, Arshad M Khan, Hilal Raza, T.L. Sankar, Former Chairman, PAEC Member ( Energy), Planning Commission, Islamabad CEO, Alternative Energy Development Board, Islamabad Global Change Impact Studies Centre, Islamabad MD, SAARC Energy Centre, Islamabad Former Principal Advisor( Energy) to the Planning Commission, India

CONTACT INFORMATION: Correspondence may be addressed to either of : Dr Shaukat Hameed Khan Executive Director, SOPREST / GIKI, #4 Nazimuddin Road, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan. Tel: (+92-51) 2105658, 2114062-4; Fax: 2291056 email: shkhan@comsats.net.pk Mr. Subrata Ghoshroy, Research Associate Program in Science, Technology, and Society, MIT, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, USA Tel: (617) 253-3846 email: ghoshroy@mit.edu

PLANNING COMMISSION

SOPREST / GIKI

PAS Working Group on Science, Technology and Global Security (STGS) at MIT

GCSIC

Conference: Pakistans Energy Options; Availability and Affordability, and the Role of Regional Grids Islamabad, 20-22, March, 2012

REGISTRATION FORM
Please complete the form and return ( fax / e-mail) to the Conference Secretariat by 20 Jan 2012; shkhan@comsats.net.pk.Tel: (+92-51) 2105658,2114062-4; Fax: (+92-51) 2291056. Personal Information Title: Mr. / Mrs. / Ms. / Prof / Dr / Other : ______ Gender: M / F _______

First Name: __________________ Family Name______________________________ Affiliation:______________________________________________________________ ________________________ Position:__________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Telephone: ____________________ Fax: ______________________ Email: ____________________________ Will you Present a paper or Attend only : _____ Title: _____________________ ________________________________________ Accompanying Person (if any) Full Name:___________________________________ Hotel Reservation, if required Double Room: [ ] Financial Support required : Travel [ ] Hotel [ ] Single Room: [ ]

Flight Details:
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Financial Support:: * Local hospitality / travel support is available for a limited number of participants. However, there is a nominal charge of Rs 5,000/- each for non speakers, which can be paid through crossed cheque / draft addressed to SOPREST, Islamabad, or in cash at the Pre-Conference Registration on 20th March 2010.