Attend CBM World
Global Coal Bed Methane Experts’ 2009 meet to share latest Opportunities & Projects in CBM.
CMT’s 2nd CBM World conference, to be held on 10-11 March 2009 in Hotel Mulia Senayan, Jakarta INDONESIA sets the stage for discussion on the technical, environmental, financial and regulatory issues affecting CBM development in Asia Pacific & across the world. The conference facilitates limitless opportunities to network with industry leaders, regulators and government officials from Asia- Pacific and the world.
Can COAL BED METHANE be the answer to Asia’s growing gas needs?
Coal Seam Gas has become a great asset due it its abundance and the fact that it burns cleaner than natural gas. Coal Bed Methane is now a valuable contributor to the world’s energy portfolio, and is becoming increasingly important.
On the whole, Asia coal bed methane stores are estimated at about 2,100 trillion cubic feet; most of this is largely untapped. With the region’s appetite for gas growing annually about 2%, there is no denying the rise of the CBM sector over the past 5 years that has seen market capitalization of independent CBM operators exploding from $100M in 2002 to over $2 billion.
CMT’s CBM World conference has to establish itself as the distinctive event dedicated to Coal Bed Methane in Asia. If you are already an established stakeholder in CBM, a new entrant or are potentially looking to invest in the industry, you really can’t afford to miss this event.
Take a look at our 9 Principal themes and you’ll see why. In over two days we’ve packed more value and options than ever before!
1. Latest Updates on Growth Accelerating Regulatory framework in Indonesia’s CBM sector.
Having signed the first CBM production sharing contract in May 2008, the government of Indonesia has said it intends to sign several more, and has already put in place a policy framework to attract investments to tap this new source of gas, making Indonesia the HOTTEST growth region for CBM investments in Asia.
Hence 2nd CBM World will feature an exclusive session by Dr. Ing. Evita Legowo, Director General Oil & Gas at the Ministry of Energy & Mineral Resources, sharing an update on the policy and regulatory framework in Indonesia’s CBM sector, aimed at providing investors with the key to accelerate development of their projects.
Dr. Evita will touch on issues in land ownership, royalty considerations and the licensing process, as well as the fiscal drivers for CBM growth in Indonesia. She will provide updates on the infrastructure availability to bring the gas to the market and also touch on the PSC contract specifications for CBM projects in Indonesia.
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2. Case studies from companies investing in Indonesia’s CBM sector & operational challenges.
2nd CMB World is proud to announce our special “Operators’ Perspective” sessions, which will feature key CBM project developers and operators sharing insights on the challenges and hurdles in setting up and running a CBM project.
First, we have Peter Godfrey, VP Global at Arrow Energy International Pte Ltd to share his perspectives on the many constraints and challenges to creating a successful CBM industry in Indonesia and how they may be overcome.
Next, you will hear from EPHINDO that has signed the FIRST CBM contract with BPMIGAS in May 2008 and aimed “to begin commercial production in 2011.”
At 2nd CBM World, EPHINDO’s president Samuel Hamzah reveals the lead time to commercial production for CBM projects in Indonesia, and co-ordinating with coal-licence holders to access the Coal seam gas in his topic, “Perspectives from CBM Operator on their Experiences, Barriers to Success & Lessons Learnt”
Don’t also miss out on the critical presentation by PriceWaterHouseCoopers (PWCH) Indonesia on Harmonising Tax, Oil & Gas and Land Laws for effective CBM production. A joint presentation by William Deertz, Technical Advisor and Antonius Sanyojaya, Senior Manager-Tax, PWHC will provide attendees with critical insight on the tricky legal framework in Indonesia’s energy sector as it applies to CBM projects.
3. Most recent Policies & Investments impacting China’s CBM sector
China offers the largest opportunity for CBM development in Asia, which is why at 2nd CBM World we seek to provide attendees with an update into the future of investing in China.
Hear from Prof. Huang Shengchu, President of China’s Coal Information Institute on the investment opportunities for Coal Bed Methane & Coal Mine Methane and the policies governing development of new projects.
In his speech, Prof Huang will provide an update on the CBM resources currently available in China for extraction. He will also touch Coal Mine Methane emissions, a major problem in China, and how Coal Mine Methane recovery can serve as a new source of gas for china’s energy needs.
Prof Huang will also touch on current CBM/CMM utilization in China, and provide an update on Chinese policy for CBM/CMM, as well as availability of CDM funds for CMM utilization projects.
4. Institutional & Government Financing activity in CBM
Ever since it invested $15 million to support the development of coal bed methane resources in the Shanxi and Yunnan provinces in central and southeastern China in 2007, the IFC has taken a greater role in investing into the clean energy sector, with CBM featuring prominently in their plans.
At 2nd CBM World, you will have the unique opportunity to hear from the International Financing Corporation in particular Karsten Fuelster, a Senior Investment Officer at the IFC providing insights into IFC’s strategies, objectives & financing activities in the CBM sector.
In his speech, Mr. Fuelster will also discuss the impact of the global economic situation on IFC funding for CBM projects.
5. India’s CBM sector & Research into integrating Coal Bed Methane & Underground Coal Gasification sectors.
With the nation requiring more energy sources to sustain its rapid pace of development, CBM will play an important role as one of the prime energy sources in India.
At 2nd CBM World, hear Prashant Modi, President of the first private sector company to take up coal bed methane exploration in India, Great Great Eastern Energy Corporation Ltd, shares India’s CBM experience and his company’s future plans to expand their CBM production capacity in India.
You will also hear from Dr. Anant Thakre, Former Head of Exploration and Development Directorate at ONGC who used to serve as Chief Advisor for Reliance on adding value to CBM projects by integrating CBM and UCG production for coal-fuel resources.
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6. CBM Projects & Potentials in Poland , Russia & Germany.
Europe’s untapped CBM potential is now being researched by esearch institutions including the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO), who conducted their experiment to store CO2 in enhanced coal bed methane production operations in Poland.
Mr. Henk Pagnier, Manager of Sustainable Geo-Energy at TNO will share the results of the experiment and lessons learned from the experience. He will also present his view on whether the option is sustainable for Europe and help in developing the future of Europe’s CO2 capture industry at 2nd CBM World.
You will also hear from Oleg Tailkov, Director on UGLEMETAN on the status of CBM recovery and utilization projects in Russia.
2nd CBM World also features insights from Ralph Schlueter, Deputy Head of Geology at DMT GMBH & CO, on CBM experiences and challenges in Germany.
7. Zoom into CBM Opportunities in South Africa & Botswana via private-public partnership for CBM
There is a surging interest in CBM in South Africa, where over 23 exploration rights have been granted to companies already with many more applications pouring in.
At 2nd CBM World, we zoom into the latest developments in South Africa’s burgeoning CBM sector. Hear from Oliver Barker, exploration manager at BADIMO Gas, which is currently exploring for Coal Bed Methane in South Africa’s Bothaville Magisterial District of the Free State Province, South Africa.
In his paper, Mr. Barker will discuss the upcoming opportunities and challenges to develop CBM in South Africa, and touch on how project developers and the south African government are working together the facilitate the best use of this critical resource as well as on finding end markets for the extracted CBM.
2nd CBM World also features insights from Mr. Julian Scales, Managing Director of Kalahari Energy on the latest CBM developments in Botswana. Mr. Scales will touch on Kalahari energy’s recently announced power project in Botswana which will use coal bed methane as a fuel source. The plant, with expected generation capacity of 250 MW will come into operation in 2010.
8. Opportunities & Challenges in Developing a market for coal seam gas.
One of the issues facing this nascent industry is – where to market the coal bed methane gas?
At 2nd CBM World, we tackled this question with our usual candor by inviting CERA (Cambridge Energy Research Associates) to discuss this new source of gas and the utilization prospects.
Dr. John Harris, Director of Global LNG at CERA will share perspectives on utilizing Coal Bed Methane gas as a source for LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) and finding new end-use markets for CBM. In his session, Dr. Harris will address creative marketing strategies for CBM gas for power and coal fuel (for transportation) applications, as well as the market potential for CBM derivative products.
You will also hear from Greg Columbus, MD of global gas to power engineering giant CLARKE ENERGY, as he shares insights on the capture and utilization of Coal Bed Methane gas for power projects.
9. Unlock the potential of Tight Gas and Shale
Will unconventional natural gas supplies step in to meet demand? As technology and geological knowledge advances, unconventional natural gas deposits are beginning to make up an increasingly larger percent of the supply picture.
Tight Gas and Shale gas represent some of the unconventional sources of gas, and will be the focus of a critical session at 2nd CBM World. What are the barriers to the development of Tight Gas or Shale Gas reserves?
Hear from Dr. Hilmar Von Schoenfeldt, VP International Operations at PETRON Resources, as he shares his insights on unlocking the potential of tight gas and shale.
2nd CBM World is the platform that brings together both regulatory and commercial players in Asia’s CBM Sector.
At 2nd CBM World, you will meet with top executives, CEOs, MDs and Researchers in the global energy sector, including
• Coal companies,
• Coal power companies,
• Coal Mine owners,
• Oil & Gas producers,
• LNG producers,
• Equipment suppliers,
• Water management companies,
• Energy Ministry Representatives,
• Energy financiers and analysts,
• Energy consultants,
• Drilling & Engineering companies,
• Rig companies,
• Compressor technology suppliers
• Coal operators
• Fuel engineers
… PLUS MANY MORE
