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International Coal Conference - 2011 Report

International Coal Conference - 2011 Presentations

The Province of Sindh is endowed with one of the largest coal (lignite) deposits in the world comprising of 185 billion tons which can produce 100,000 MW of electricity for next three hundred years. Out of these huge reserves, 175 billion tons are found in Thar.

In order to create awareness, showcase the potential, attract investment and highlight Government of Pakistan / Sindh’s initiative in the development of Thar Coal deposits, an International Coal Conference is being organized under the auspices of Thar Coal Energy Board and Sindh Board of Investment on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at the Sheraton Hotel Karachi.

The government’s commitment to Thar Coal Development and its achievements in providing enabling environment for coal mining, power generation and other uses of coal will be presented to a much wider audience. Renowned international and national coal sector specialists, potential investors, existing project developers, representatives of development financial institutions, diplomatic corps and other stakeholders are expected to attend the Conference. Apart from these, all members of Thar Coal and Energy Board, Provincial Ministers, Secretaries of various Departments and officers of related Federal and Provincial agencies are also being invited. This conference will provide a good networking place for all players in the coal value chain.

International Coal Conference, October 22, 2011 at Sheraton Hotel, Karachi, Pakistan
Conference Theme List of Speakers and Topics

Registration Starts at 9.15 am
Arrival of Chief Guest 9.55 am
Recitation from Holy Quran 10.00 am

Session I: Theme: Thar Coal: Myths and Misconceptions

Time	Topic	Speaker
10.05 am	Introductory Speech on the aims and objectives of the Conference.	Mr. Mohammad Younus Dagha, Secretary Coal and Energy Development Department, GoS/ MD Thar Coal and Energy Board
10.15 am	Thar Lignite: its exploitation and various uses	Dr. Larry Thomas, Director Dargo Associates, UK/ International Coal Consultant
10.30 am	Mitigating Power Crisis through Indigenous Coal	Dr. Marcos Leontidis, International Mining Consultant
10.45 am	Q & A

Session II: Theme: Status of Coal Projects in Sindh

Time	Topic	Speaker
11.00 am	Thar Block II Project	Mr. Khalid Mansoor CEO Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company
11.10 am	Thar Block V Project	Dr. Muhammad Saleem, Site Incharge Underground Coal Gasification Project
11.20 am	Thar Block VI Project	Mr. Shahrukh Khan CEO Oracle Coalfields
11.30 am	Australian Collaboration in Thar Coal Development for Mining and Power Generation Projects	Mr. Bradley G. Green Managing Director Australasian Continental Energy Pty. Ltd.
11.40 am	Sonda-Jeherruck Project	Mr. Gu Jianqiang Chief Representative China National Machinery Imp. & Exp. Corp.
11.50 am	Q & A
12.00 noon	Address by Chairman Sindh Board of Investment	Mr. Muhammad Zubair Motiwala
12.10 pm	Address by the Chair	Syed Naveed Qamar Shah Federal Minister for Water and Power
12.25pm	Tea/ Coffee Break

Arrival of the Chief Guest 12.40 pm
Welcome address by the Chief Minister 12.45 pm

Concluding Session: Theme: Thar Coal - The way to achieve Energy Security

Time	Topic	Speaker
1.00 pm	Conversion of Existing Thermal Power Plants to Coal	Mr. N. A. Zuberi, Managing Director, Private Power & Infrastructure Board
1.10 pm	Coal: Least Cost Option for Power Generation in Pakistan	Mr. Nigel Pickett, Consultant SRK
1.20 pm	Coal: Way to achieve Energy Security for Pakistan	Mr. Mohammad Younus Dagha, Secretary Coal and Energy Development Department, GoS/ MD Thar Coal and Energy Board
1.35 pm	Federal Minister for Water and Power	Syed Naveed Qamar Shah
1.50 pm	Address by the Chief Guest
2.10 pm	Lunch

Note: Registration for International Coal Conference – 2011 has been closed and after scrutiny only relevant persons will be issued invitation cards.