The third international conference on water resources and renewable energy development
The Third International Conference on Water Resources and Renewable Energy Development, in Kuching, Malaysia. This follows two previous major events in this series, which took place in Bangkok (2006) and Danang (2008).
The event
The Conference and Exhibition will be held at the new Borneo International Convention Centre Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia from 29 until 30 March 2010. The Conference is being hosted in partnership with Sarawak Energy and is supported by Sarawak Hidro, Tenaga Nasional Berhad and international professional associations such as ICOLD, ICID, IWRA and the International Energy Agency. 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, hydropower and other renewable energy sources. A major technical exhibition will take place alongside the event, which will gather more than 80 foreign and Malaysian companies.
The Third International Conference on Water Resources and Renewable Energy Development in Asia will bring together more than 800 international experts of the hydropower industry from more 50 countries to discuss all aspects of water resources development of particular relevance to the Asian region. Post-Conference study tours will be organized to the Batang Ai concrete faced rockfill dam and powerplant, as well as the 2400 MW Bakun scheme and the Murum RCC dam, under construction on the Balui river. In addition to the technical visits, cultural excursions will enable participants to explore Iban longhouses, a famous orangutan sanctuary, as well as the fascinating eco-system of the rainforest.
Why Asia?
Asia is the most active region in the world for water resources development, including hydropower development. Countries such as China, India, Vietnam, Pakistan, Bhutan and the Russian Federation have vast programmes under way, and many others such as Malaysia, Nepal, Myanmar, Indonesia, Thailand and a number of Central Asian Republics have major potential and substantial development plans.ASIA 2010 Conference sessions will focus on planned projects in Malaysia, major dams in other Asian countries, water management, powerplant safety, maintenance and timely refurbishment, environment and social aspects, hydro machinery, and other topics. The ASIA 2010 conference will include 12 sessions, debates and workshops.
Why Sarawak?
The State of Sarawak is strongly committed to renewable energy development. The ‘Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy’ (SCORE) is one of five major regional development corridors being developed throughout Malaysia. This is a major initiative undertaken to develop the central region of the country, and to transform Sarawak into a fully developed State by 2020. It aims to accelerate the State’s economic growth and development, as well as improving the quality of life of rural people. At the core of this plan is the availability of substantial energy resources, which include hydropower potential equivalent to 28,000 MW. Sarawak plans to go beyond poverty alleviation, and encourage investment in some energy-intensive industries which will trigger strong economic growth for the region. This could serve as a model for other parts of Asia, where renewable energy potential exists.
Malaysian experts will present in a special session devoted to potential, plans and progress. The Director of Sarawak Energy Bhd will present long-term plans for Sarawak, and others will give details of projects already under way, such as Bakun and Murum, as well as plans and studies for Belaga a 110 MW hydro plant and RCC dam, and Baleh a dam up to 1600 MW. Monitoring and operating experience at Malaysia’s first CFRD, Batang Ai, will also be described, as well as plans for the 250 MW Terengganu scheme in peninsular Malaysia.
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