Fourth International Conference on Water Resources and Renewable Energy Development in Asia 2012, 26 – 27th March, Thailand
The Conference is gathers major water and energy utilities representatives, financiers, environmental specialists, and international experts to discuss all aspects of water resources development. It will be held in Chiang Mai, Thailand, from 26th – 27th March 2012.
With a fast growing economy and a large agricultural sector, energy and water supply continue to be important issues in the Kingdom. The Kwai Noi project (with a 75 m-high CFRD and a 80 m-high earth core rockfill dam) was recently completed to provide irrigation waters to the area. More than 4500 MW of hydro capacity is installed around the country with a further 500 MW planned. Mini hydro schemes are being installed at some major dams built principally for irrigation and flood control.
In addition to the country’s own schemes, Thailand is also an important market for the hydro production of neighbouring countries, with cross-border schemes now proposed or completed in Lao PDR, Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar. By importing capacity, Thailand is playing a major role in the socio-economic development of its neighbours.
The Conference is being planned in collaboration with the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand. Speakers will represent the major water and energy utilities of the Asia and Pacific regions, as well as financiers, environmental specialists, and international experts on all aspects of dams and renewable energy. Delegations from about 50 countries attend these Asian events, to discuss all aspects of water resources development of particular relevance to the Asian region
KEY DATES
November 2011 – online release of registration information
VENUE
Shangri-La Hotel, Chiang Mai, Thailand
COSTS
TBC
CONTACT
Mrs Margaret Bourke
Conference Project Manager
Address:
Aqua~media International Ltd, PO Box 285, Wallington, Surrey SM6 6AN
Tel: (44) 2087-7372-44
Fax: (44) 2087-7372-55
Email: [email protected]
