In association with 2018 ASIA PACIFIC Simplifying Business in a Complex World Exploring Opportunities in Renewable Energy
Conference Overview 65% of industry leaders feel doing business in the Energy, Mining and Infrastructure sector is becoming more complex. - Excerpt from the Baker McKenzie Simplifying Business series. As these complexities dramatically increase, a global shift towards renewables has become inevitable. This interactive forum will therefore explore: key issues related to renewable projects across Asia Pacific; challenges and opportunities in key markets including Vietnam, Taiwan (offshore wind), Indonesia and Australia; considerations when structuring acquisition of renewable projects. The seminar will be at the forefront of renewable energy trends, regional opportunities and commercial solutions to help businesses thrive in the face of complexities. A panel of industry leaders will share insights and experiences on structuring and project financing for renewable projects. Date: Thursday, 7 June Location: Ballroom, Level 2, Four Seasons Hotel, 190 Orchard Blvd, Singapore 248646 Time: 1:15 pm - 6:30 pm Inquiries: Samia Choudhury (+65) 6434 2691 samia.choudhury @bakermckenzie.com
Agenda 13:15-14:00 Lunch and registration 14:00-14:05 Welcome address Martin David, Head of Asia Pacific Energy, Mining & Infrastructure, Baker McKenzie 14:05-15:00 Regional overview - Projected growth opportunities Understand the regional opportunities for renewable energy across Asia Pacific from the perspective of developers, lenders and legal advisers. How can they successfully navigate the challenges of a risk profile moving towards the private sector at a time when tariffs are being squeezed but conventional power (and in particular, coal) is falling from favor. Moderator: Martin David, Head of Asia Pacific Energy, Mining & Infrastructure, Baker McKenzie Panelists: Paul Curnow, Head of Asia Pacific Renewable Energy and Clean Technology, Baker McKenzie David Delmas, Head of Business Development (APAC), Total Eren Eric Miller, Chief Investment Officer, Infunde Development Subash Narayanan, Deputy Head Project Finance, DBS Bank Ltd 15:00-15:30 Renewable energy in Indonesia Yuichiro Yoi, Unit Head for Indonesia, Private Sector Operations Department, Asian Development Bank (ADB) 15:30-15:45 Coffee break
Agenda 15:45-17:00 Hot markets panel discussion An in-depth discussion on the so-called hot markets including Vietnam, Taiwan (offshore wind), Indonesia and Australia. Understanding where the challenges and opportunities lie. Each of these markets has very different regulatory landscapes and obstacles but all offer huge potential for long-term growth in renewable capacity. Moderator: Luke Devine, Foreign Legal Consultant, Hadiputranto, Hadinoto & Partners Panelists: Fazil Alfitri, President and Director, Infra Daya Energia (Subsidiary of Medco Daya Abadi Lestari) Murray Bowler, Senior Consultant, Baker McKenzie Alistair Craib, Partner, Ironstone Capital John Rockhold, Executive Director, American Chamber of Commerce 17:00-17:30 10 key issues for structuring the acquisition of a renewables project to avoid ending up in court Sze Shing Tan, Registered Foreign Lawyer, Baker McKenzie 17:30-17:35 Closing remarks Martin David, Head of Asia Pacific Energy, Mining & Infrastructure, Baker McKenzie 17:35-18:30 Networking drinks
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