In the wake of the credit crisis, energy infrastructure projects are in doubt as investors show reduced appetite for risk and more stringent requirements are demanded by lenders. The combination of costs and uncertainties over the timing of building new nuclear plants and the development of carbon capture and storage means new gas-generating capacity and renewables could become the more attractive option.

The 2009 EPG Summit will address the critical issues affecting the power portfolio and how to enable effective forward planning despite volatile economic conditions

Providing leading industry case studies confirmed speakers for the 2009 programme include:

• Anders Eldrup, CEO, DONG Energy
• Fatih Birol, Chief Economist and Head of Economic and Analysis, International Energy Agency
• Lawrence Makovich, Vice President and Senior Advisor for Global Power, Cambridge Energy Research Associates
• Andre Jurres, CEO, New Power Generation
• Marco Margheri, Head of EU Office & regulatory Affairs, Edison
• Paolo Chiricozi, Head of European Regulation and Antitrust, ENEL
• Lars Jacobsson, Head of Strategic Planning and Development, Vattenfall
• Hans-Joachim Reck, CEO, VKU (German Association of Local Utilities)
• Gunnar Lundberg, Vice President Regulatory Affairs, Vattenfall, Chairman Markets Committee, EURELECTRIC
• Gwyn Dolben, Head of European Affairs, Association of Electricity Producers (UK)*
• Martin Crouch Director, European Strategy and Environment, OFGEM
• Philippe Chauve, Energy and Environment, European Commission
• Tahir Kapetanovic, Director Electricity E-Control, Co-Chair ERGEG Electricity Network & Market Task Force, Electricity Security of Supply Task Force, CEER
• Alan Svoboda, Executive Director Sales and Trading, CEZ
• John Easton, Vice President, International Programs, Edison Electric Institute
• Tomaz Oresic, Group Head of Marketing Central and Western Europe, EFT Group
• Milko Kovachev, Senior Adviser- Energy and Natural Resources Group, (Former Minister of Energy Bulgaria), European Bank for Regional Development
• Carlo Pellizzari, Director and Vice-Head of the B2B Gas, Electricity & Services, GDF Suez
• Mario Cumbat, International Business Development Area Director, Edison
• Michael Thomadakis, Vice-President, Head of Energy Planning & International Affairs, RAE (Regulatory Authority for Energy Greece)
• Magnus Thysell, Director of Energy Trading, Lunds Energikoncernen AB
• Chris Jenner, Technical Director, RPS Group
• Jana Bobosikova, MEP, European Parliament
• Pavel Rezabek, Head of Market Analysis and Business Development Specialist, CEZ
• Phil Hare, Managing Director, Poyry Energy Consulting
• Andrew Steel, Head of Energy Utilities and Regulation, Fitch Ratings
• Guido Bartels, Head of Global Energy & Utilities Industry & Chairman of Gridwise Alliance, IBM
• RRod Christie, President of CEE, Russia & CIS, GE Energy
  

The Speakers
Under the auspices of the CEOs and Chairmen of European Power Utilities the summit sessions will be conducted by Europe’s most forward-thinking industry executives, regional and divisional heads of strategic planning from within the European Power Generation Industry.

• Thorough Examination of the Economic Crisis and the Projections of Leading Economists on the Consequences for the European Power Utilities Industry
• Optimising the Forward-Planning Process Regarding the Future Power Generation Portfolio Mix for Power Companies Operating Within the EU
• Where European Energy Companies Should be Investing Given Europe’s Ambitious Carbon Reduction Targets and Fuel Supply Constraints
• Overcoming the Challenge of Stalled Power Projects Given the Prevailing Economic Climate
• Projection of European and World Energy Demand and How to Securing the EU’s Energy and Fuel Supply
• How Pioneering Emerging Technologies Will Affect The European Power Generation Industry in the coming Decade
• Fuel Supply Diversification and Security and Overcoming the Challenges Associated with Gas Sourcing
• Enabling Nuclear Energy to Effectively Contribute to a Carbon Free Market
• Efficiently Upgrading Existing and New Build Power Plants
• How European Power Generators Should Prepare for the Mass Electrification of Personal Transport Vehicles

Regulatory Issues

• Practical Implementation and Cost Implications of the Third Energy Package
• Assessing the Progress and Cost Implications in Achieving 20/20/20 Targets and Objectives
• EU Commission Update on Anti-Trust Issues and New legislation
• The regulatory aspects of entering new markets on the European Continent

Risks and Entry Strategies for Established and Emerging Markets

• Western, Central and Eastern Europe
• Russia
• Turkey
• China
• USA

Developing Renewable Energy Sources

• Feasibility and Management of Renewable Energy Projects and Investments during the Current Economic Environment
• How to Incorporate increasing levels of RES into the European Energy Market
• Entering RES emerging markets in South-Eastern Europe

New Technologies

• Consequences and Opportunities for Power Generators Given the Proliferation of Smart-Grids
• Progress on Major European CCS Pilot Projects
• Case Studies from Prototype Hydrogen Economies
• New technology show cases from leading developers

Power project Financing, Mergers and Acquisitions Given Prevailing Economic Conditions (Pre-conference focus day Monday 30th November)

• The Impact of the Financial Downturn on the Lending Landscape for Power Project Financing
• The Agenda of the Next Generation of Energy Infrastructure and Equity Investors in Today’s Financial Climate
• Overcoming the Challenge of Stalled Power Projects Given the Prevailing Economic Climate
• Project Financing Considerations for the New Generation of Nuclear Power Plants in Europe
• Financing Renewable Energy in a Post-Credit Crunch Environment
• Accounting for the Human Factor in M&A Success

Participating organisations include: