Day One, Monday 16 August 2004
Day Two, Tuesday 17 August 2004
Day Three, Wednesday 18th August 2004
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Day One, Monday 16 August 2004
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08.30
| Registration and coffee
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| 09.00 | Opening remarks from the chair
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Nick Morris, CEO, ACIL Tasman | Paper:
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NEW REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
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| 09.05 | Keynote presentation
Benefits of a single Australian Energy Regulator (AER)
- New role of the AER
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Scope of an “industry levy” to operate the AER
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How and why will the AER operate out of the ACCC?
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What does this mean to the AER’s independence and accountability? |
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Ed Willett, Energy Commissioner, ACCC | Presentation:
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| 09.30 | Keynote presentation
National energy regulatory framework debate and the approach of energy networks businesses
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What approach to economic regulation should these new
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institutions take?
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What regulatory mindset will energy distribution businesses
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find if and when they transfer to the new national regime?
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Will the review of the Gas Access Regime provide more
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generic lessons for the regulation of all infrastructure assets?
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What are the transitional issues that need to be considered? |
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Richard Powis, Chief Executive Officer & Chairman, Integral Energy & Energy Network Association | Presentation:
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| 10.00 | Strengthening the governance of energy markets
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How will new “market rules” open up competition?
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Next step to “simplifying” network access regimes? |
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Garry Goddard, Executive Director, Department of Treasury and Finance (SA) | Paper:
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10.30
| Morning Tea
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| 11.00 | Panel discussion
Industry scorecard: Securing short and long-term supply
Remaining hurdles to growth
Taking a bi-partisanship approach to supply and sustainability
Balancing regulation and investor interests |
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Brad Page, Chief Executive Officer, Energy Supply Association of Australia Allen Beasley, Executive Director, Australian Pipeline Industry Association Barry Jones, Executive Director, Australian Petroleum Production & Exploration Association Mark O'Neill, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Coal Association
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SECURITY OF SUPPLY
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| 12.00 | Case study presentation
Securing reliable supplies for regional areas
Investing in new technology
Protecting against outages through better network planning |
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Kate Skilleter, General Manager Retail, Ergon Energy | Presentation:
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| 12.30 | Integrating Mission-Critical Solutions for Utilities
- A serious inhibitor to utilities realising innovation adn efficiency gains is the absenceof end-to-end solutions related to customers and operations
- The current need for utilities to purchase their software solutions from a variety of vendors, means additional costs to utilities in integration and maintenance costs.
- This presentation will cover the how cost savings and operational efficiency can be achieved via integrated solutions that can be used in both retail and distributed environments.
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Jo-Anne Ruhl, Portfolio Director, SPL Worldgroup
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12.50
| Luncheon
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TRANSMISSION AND THE NATIONAL ENERGY MARKET (NEM)
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| 14.05 | Case study presentation
Securing interstate gas supplies – $500 million SEAGAS project
When the Santos gas production plant at Moomba (SA) burned on New Year’s eve, southeastern Australia’s energy supplies teetered on the brink of disaster. Just days on, the situation was “saved,” with supplies pumped in from surrounding states. The SEAGAS pipeline project was instrumental in securing supplies. Business partners have invested $500 million into the SEAGAS project. |
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Stephen Timms, Director, Stephen Timms Consulting Pty Ltd | Paper:
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| 14.30 | Keynote presentation
Transmission and the NEM - how well is the Ministerial Council on Energy (MCE) addressing transmission issues?
In its December 2003 communique, the MCE identified seven key transimmsion issues, and a plan of action to address these.
Progress made so far by the MCE
Has the MCE's action plan resovled all issues?
Which items need addressing and resolution?
Key residual transmission issues |
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Gordon Jardine, Chief Executive Officer, Powerlink | Presentation:
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| 15.00 | Speed Networking
Delegates and speakers will participate in a professionally facilitated speed networking session. This enables delegates to meet their peers, and maximise the networking potential of this event! |
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15.50
| Afternoon Tea
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INVESTING IN ASSETS AND MODERNISING INFRASTRUCTURE
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| 16.30 | Changing of the guards
As US and UK companies pull out of Australia’s energy market, a new guard of regional investors are buying up assets.
Why are traditional investors returning home?
Did previous investors pay too much?
How can new investors benefit from more realistic prices? |
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Nick Morris, CEO, ACIL Tasman | Paper:
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17.00
| Closing remarks from the Chair
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17.10
| Close of Day One and Cocktails
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Day Two, Tuesday 17 August 2004
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08.30
| Welcome coffee
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| 09.00 | Opening remarks from the chair
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Bill Nagle, Chief Executive Officer, Energy Networks Association
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Labour's natioanl energy policy direction
Electricity reform
Gas Markets |
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Joel Fitzgibbon, Shadow Minister for Mining, Energy and Forestry, House of Representatives | Paper:
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| 09.25 | Keynote presentation
Investing in new generation capacity
Attracting investors to new generation
Addressing baseload capacity and peak demand
Overcoming obstacles to investment
Maximising use of electricity generation technology |
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Dave Quinn, Chief Executive Officer, International Power Hazelwood | Paper:
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| 10.00 | Case Study:
The challenges in securing energy portfolio
Strategic sourcing of assets
Finding the right fit
Potential for new acquisitions
Lessons from CLP's positioning |
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Andrew Pickering, Chief Executive Officer, China Light Power (Yallourn Energy) | Paper:
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LEADERSHIP IN THE NATIONAL ENERGY MARKET
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10.20
| Morning coffee
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| 11.00 | Keynote presentation:
Growing portfolios through strategic acquisitions
- Leveraging and growing your energy business
- Strategic transitional and operational issues
Last year, Meridian Energy, bought Southern Hydro's business in Victoria, including ten stations. In NZ, Meridian is focusing on expanding its renewable generation capacity. The Southern Hydro buyout offers a strategic foothold in Australia. Meridian owns and operates five small hydro stations in NSW and Victoria.
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Keith Turner, Chief Executive Officer, Meridian Energy (NZ) | Presentation:
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| 11.35 | CEO Panel discussion
Innovative business models for growth
Key challenges for utilities centre around growing asset portfolios and ensuring security of supply. Notwithstanding this, tight margins remain a pressing issue. Utilities are easing this pressure through innovative business models, many involve leveraging alternative revenue streams. The CEOs of leading utilities join industry veteran, Keith Orchison, in this discussion.
Growing electricity and gas portfolios
Attracting investment for power assets and infrastructure
Adopting new models to grow margins
Capturing market share through diversification
Ensuring security of supply, assets and infrastructure
Reducing emissions and making renewable energy pay |
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Moderator:
Keith Orchison, Director, Coolibah Pty Ltd | Paper:
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Ian Nethercote, Chief Executive Officer, Loy Yang Power | Presentation:
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David Nelson, Managing Director, Intergen Hugh Gleeson, Deputy Chairman, Energy Networks Association Kate Skilleter, General Manager Retail, Ergon Energy | Presentation:
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CHALLENGES FOR UTILITIES AND NEW BUSINESS MODELS
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12.35
| Luncheon
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OPPORTUNITIES IN GAS
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| 14.00 | National competition policy in review
- More than 1000 submissions have been made to the national competition policy review
- First review of policy sinde the Hilmer Report
- The Productivity Commission plans to report
- Governments, companies and regulators are making major bids for change
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Keith Orchison, Director, Coolibah Pty Ltd | Paper:
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| 14.30 | Keynote presentation
Investing in new infrastructure to secure gas supplies
What’s needed to attract investment in new gas supplies?
How do pipeline operators manage the cost of upgrades?
Is regulation hindering or helping new investment? |
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Jim McDonald, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Pipeline Trust | Presentation:
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15.00
| Afternoon Tea
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| 15.30 | Benefits of competition for consumers and need for further reforms in the retail energy market
Clarifying regulatory codes and licensing arrangements
Balancing consumer protection (including pricing), with commercial interests of retailers |
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Deane Russell, Chief Executive Officer, Energy Retailers Association of Australia | Presentation:
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| 16.00 | Case study presentation
Improving performance and reliability for customers. Investing in the best technology to improve:
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customer care and billing
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systems’ maintenance
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fault response |
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Dr Peter Davies, Chief Executive Officer, Aurora Energy | Paper:
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ENERGISING THE RETAIL SECTOR
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16.30
| Closing remarks from the chair
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16.40
| Close of Day Two
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Day Three, Wednesday 18th August 2004
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08.30
| Welcome coffee
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| 09.00 | Opening remarks from the chair
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Brad Page, Chief Executive Officer, Energy Supply Association of Australia
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COMMERCIALISATION AND ROI FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY
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| 09.05 | Keynote presentation
Wind power - how will it fit into the future mix of generation?
The Genesis project
Availability and reliability
How much backup is needed and what will it cost?
Overcoming obstacles to development
Where will the capital come from and what are other cost factors? |
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Murray Jackson, Chief Executive Officer, Genesis Power (NZ) | Presentation:
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| 09.30 | Why are deep cuts needed in emissions to avert climate change
- Reducing global greenhouse gas emmissions by 70% to stablise the atmoshere - can this be done?
- What role will "clean coal" play to reduce greenhouse gases?
- How advanced is the power generation industry with its emissions reduction effort?
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Graeme Pearman, Chief Scientist, CSIRO | Presentation:
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Opportunities in renewable energy in NSW
Government policy and renewable energy
Renewable energy and market mechanisms
Promoting bankable projects – increasing scalability in renewable projects
Renewable energy and the hydrogen economy |
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Matthew Harnack, Acting Associate Director, Sustainable Energy Development Authority | Presentation:
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10.30
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| 11.00 | (Wind) Sustaining growth in wind farms
Despite high levels of “activity” in the wind sector, the
industry says projects may stall without increasing the amount of renewable energy traded under the MRET. The industry wants to increase this MRET target to 10% by 2010 – this means investment of nearly $10 billion. |
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Libby Anthony, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Wind Energy Association | Paper:
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| 11.30 | Case study presentation
(Solar) Report-back on EnviroMission’s tower
Raising additional working capital
Meeting completion timelines
Attracting new investment
Managing operational costs |
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Roger Davey, CEO, EnviroMisson
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12.00
| Luncheon
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FUTURE OF THE MRET SCHEME
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| 13.30 | Lessons for renewable energy from the MRET review
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Recommendations, implications and policy
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Outlining the impact of the MRET Review
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Examining the impact on the electricity retailer, the renewable energy sector, generators and large end-users |
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Peter Laver, MRET Panel Member, BHP Billiton | Paper:
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| 14.00 | MRET or Mr ET?
How will Federal Cabinet energy committee decisions influence future MRET plans?
Around 190 power stations that run on renewable energy have been accredited across Australia. MRET was a key plank in achieving Australia’s emissions target and in positioning Australia for a lower greenhouse signature. Federal Cabinet’s energy committee is considering 5000 submissions about the future of the MRET scheme, with implications for climate change and renewable energy plans.
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David Rossiter, Renewable Energy Regulator, Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator | Paper:
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14.30
| Afternoon tea
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REDUCING GREENHOUSE GASES
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| 15.00 | Panel Discussion
Has the MRET met its objectives?
- Should the MRET remain a cornerstone of the Australian Government's renewable energy strategy?
- What more should the industry do to take up the challenge of delivering new renewable energy projects?
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Graeme Pearman, Chief Scientist, CSIRO | Presentation:
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David Rossiter, Renewable Energy Regulator, Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator | Paper:
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Peter Laver, MRET Panel Member, BHP Billiton | Paper:
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Ric Brazzale, Executive Director, Australian Business Council for Sustainable Energy
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| 15.30 | Case study presentation:
(Clean Coal) Reducing emissions from coal fired power stations
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Diversifying generation portfolios
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Managing existing coal-fired facilities until alternatives are technically and economically viable
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Identifying plant improvements to increase the efficiency of each plant and reduce greenhouse emissions
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Supporting long-term research into clean coal technology
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Richard Elkington, General Manager - Power & Environment, Loy Yang Power | Presentation:
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| 16.00 | Closing remarks from the chair
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Brad Page, Chief Executive Officer, Energy Supply Association of Australia
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16.10
| Close of conference
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