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10 predictions for the energy sector in 2013

Valerie Lim — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 13:27:17 +0000

Click here to download the 10 predictions of the energy sector in a white paper contributed by Bloomberg New Energy Finance, a partner of Power & Electricity World Asia 2013.

The Battle of Borodino, immortalised by Leo Tolstoy in his epic novel War and Peace (or by Audrey Hepburn and Henry Fonda in the 1956 film classic, for you Americans) was the bloodiest battle of Napoleon’s invasion of Russia. Both sides took horrific casualties – 70,000 killed or injured among 250,000 participants on both sides. Napoleon won the battle but his troops were too exhausted to chase and destroy the Russian army. Although Borodino marked the high-point of Napoleon’s Russian campaign, it also determined its ultimate failure. His Grand Army went on to occupy Moscow, but its eventual defeat, destruction and withdrawal was assured.

As 2013 opens, the smoke is clearing from the energy sector’s equivalent of the Battle of Borodino. The forces of clean energy have been pushed back, with painful losses, by a combination of economic conditions and fossil fuel’s new Imperial Guard, in the shape of shale oil and gas in North America. The battlefield is littered with dead clean energy companies, and more will die of their wounds in the coming months. And yet, all is not lost. The drivers propelling the world to a cleaner energy system are, like Russia’s resources in fighting against Napoleon’s invasion, almost limitless. Coal and oil producers may have captured for the moment the economic high ground – profitability supported by the ability to externalise their costs and cement their position through political action. But this will not work forever, for all sorts of reasons, and in 2013 the fragility of the fossil fuel system is likely to become more, not less, evident.

The predictions below cover the following: overall clean energy investment; shale gas; financial innovation; energy policy; solar; wind; bioenergy; electric vehicles; and – hold onto your hats – fuel cells. Overall, we expect 2013 to benefit from slowly improving economic confidence in developed countries: we are discounting the chance of total meltdown in the US debt ceiling negotiations in the spring, another temporary fudge seems more likely. Energy prices will remain high, and there will be ongoing tension around trade and currencies. And all of this is predicated on their not being any major geopolitical surprises – Iran, please take note.

Click here to download the 10 predictions of the energy sector in a white paper contributed by Bloomberg New Energy Finance, a partner of Power & Electricity World Asia 2013.

The 16th Annual Power & Electricity World Asia 2013 is Asia’s largest and most comprehensive power & energy business event: an exhibition, 6 strategic conferences, business matching and massive networking opportunities. This event is more than just a show. It is a place where innovation is showcased, expertise shared, solutions identified and learning cultivated. Power & Electricity World Asia is the only reliable platform where solution providers meet the decision makers of their prospective companies and forge new business.

Over 150 renowned C-level speakers who will be speaking across 6 co-located conferences, namely Power & Electricity World Asia, Smart Electricity World Asia 2013, Power Plant World Asia, Utility Revenue & Customer Management World Asia, Clean Technology Investment World Asia and The Solar Show Asia, this is your best opportunity to learn from the best, and meet key stakeholders in the power, energy & utilities industry. For more details, download our brochure now or click here to visit our website. To register, please visit our registration page. You can also call us at +65 6322 2700 or email candy.tan@terrapinn.com to find out more.

Addressing the challenges with novel solutions in the areas of revenue management, billing and customer management

Valerie Lim — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 02:28:38 +0000

Risk factors can come in many ways. From capital management to business disruption, they can be a common problem for companies in the utility industry if not handled properly. It is important to learn how to leverage these risks to the benefit of one’s company. Come down to the “Utility Revenue & Customer Management World Asia 2013″, the largest platform for senior level decision makers across all utility sectors in Asia, to learn how to take advantage of the risks and turn them into additional opportunities for increased revenue and lowered losses. Experienced speakers from reputable firms will share their experience on how to address the challenges with novel solutions in the areas of revenue management, billing and customer management.

Our guest speaker, Mr. Ricardo G. Buenafe II, Head of Regulatory Compliance of Manila Electric Company (MERALCO), the largest electricity distributor in the Philippines will be sharing with you how to develop effective risk management strategies for utilities. The scope of the talk also includes:

Adoption and Implementation of a MERALCO Risk Management Framework
Major Challenges and Impact to MERALCO and its Customers
Specific Solutions (and Key Partners) on revenue assurance strategies, network performance enhancements etc

Mr. Ricardo G. Buenafe II is the Head of Regulatory Compliance of Manila Electric Company (MERALCO), the largest electricity distributor in the Philippines. He is also concurrently the Regulatory Compliance Officer in charge of monitoring and ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and other related government agencies.

His experience in Public Utility Regulations encompasses managing policy advocacy initiatives of the Company, including developing and advocating the Company’s position on draft rules and regulations; ensuring compliance with the regulations issued by government and regulatory agencies; performing regulatory relations management; and providing regulatory support and advice on regulatory issues and liaising with concerned government agencies on regulatory matters.

Mr. Buenafe has attended various trainings and conferences on electricity regulations in the Philippines and abroad. Mr. Buenafe obtained his Degree in Bachelor of Science, Major in Management Engineering at the Ateneo De Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines, in 1990. He also finished his Masters in Business Administration from the University of the Philippines, Quezon City, Philippines, in 1996.

The 2nd Annual Utility Revenue & Customer Management World Asia 2013 is the largest & most influential platform for senior decision makers across all utility sectors to address challenges and solutions in revenue management, billing and customer engagement. At this premier regional platform, top revenue & customer management executives will discuss the latest challenges and solutions using case studies and interactive discussions.

Utility Revenue & Customer Management World Asia 2013 is co-located with 5 other conferences, namely Power & Electricity World Asia, Smart Electricity World Asia, Power Plant World Asia, Clean Technology Investment World Asia and The Solar Show Asia, lined up with over 150 renowned C-Level speakers who will be speaking across these 6 co-located conferences. For more details, download our brochure now or click here to visit our website. To register, please visit our registration page. You can also call us at +65 6322 2700 or email candy.tan@terrapinn.com to find out more.

Examining the effects of increased share of renewable power in the energy system

Valerie Lim — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 02:20:39 +0000

With the growth of renewable power generation actively increasing per year, much light needs to be shed on the consequences and opportunities that such a change brings about. Global growth was 17.7% in 2010 and it is the 9^th successive year of double-digit growth. Currently, renewable energy contributes to 20% of the growth in global power generation, and represents 10% of world energy growth.

Attend the panel discussion by Mr Tetsuro Nagata, Executive Advisor & Former President, Eurus Energy Holdings and President, Japan Wind Power Association, Japan, and a few more distinguished speakers as they speak about the effects of the increased share of renewable power in the energy system at the Power & Electricity World Asia 2013.

Mr Nagata will be following up on the panel discussion and will be speaking on a separate session. He will be sharing on the growing expectations for renewable energy development under the Japanese government’s new policy also at the Power & Electricity World Asia 2013.

Mr Tetsuro Negata has a long-standing professional in the energy industry and possesses a unique and comprehensive knowledge of renewable energy. Following a multifaceted career at Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) from 1974 to 2002, he became President and CEO of Eurus Energy Holdings Corporation in 2003. During these 9 years as President and CEO of Eurus Energy, he succeeded in expanding its world-wide wind power business more than tripled, and in initiating utility-scale solar power business. In 2012 he became Executive Advisor of Eurus Energy, due to the shift of majority equity holder from TEPCO to Toyota Tsusho. In 2010, he was elected President of the Japan Wind Power Association (JWPA), and is now also responsible for promoting the wind power industry within Japan

Tetchi Cruz-Capellan has over 12 years of management experience. She served as a senior official in the Philippine Department of Agriculture as its 1^st youngest and female Assistant Secretary under the Cory presidency (1990-1992) and the only female Undersecretary during the Arroyo administration (2003 to 2005). Today, Tetchi Capellan is a recognized leader and expert in renewable energy, particularly solar. She was one of the convenors of the Renewable Energy Developers Coalition and the founder of the Philippine Solar Power Alliance – an industry association composed of panel manufacturers, project developers, off-grid electricity providers, and distribution utility companies.

Vahid Fotuhi is the President of the Emirates Solar Industry Association (ESIA), the largest solar trade organization in the MENA region. Through ESIA, Vahid helps to grow the region’s solar industry by creating linkages between policy-makers, academia and the private sector. From 2009 until 2012, Vahid was the regional director for BP Solar Middle East, the region’s largest stand-alone solar systems provider. Prior to that role, Vahid was based in Algeria where he was in charge of Government Affairs for BP’s oil and gas division. He also oversaw the installation of the country’s first commercial scale solar-diesel hybrid power plant. Previously, Vahid held senior-level positions with Energy Intelligence, World Economic Forum and Transparency International. Vahid has a Masters degree in International Relations from Johns Hopkins University in Washington DC and a Bachelors degree in History from McGill University, Canada.

Optimising tariff structure and combating climate change via a low carbon sustainable development

Valerie Lim — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 09:33:58 +0000

Utility Revenue & Customer Management World Asia 2013 is the largest platform for senior decision makers across all utility sectors in Asia to address challenges and solutions in revenue management, billing and customer engagement. Asian utilities face many challenges when it comes to managing their revenue effectively due to the ever-changing customer demands and needs. Especially as utilities in Asia are moving towards adopting smart meters and initiatives, tariff structures has to be optimised to increase cost savings for consumers as well as revenue for firms.

To find out more on how to do so, do not miss the session by our guest speaker Mr TC Yee, General Manager of Corporate Development for The Hongkong Electric Co. Ltd. He will be sharing with you how to optimise the tariff structure and how to combating climate change via a low carbon sustainable development. The scope of the talk also includes:

Hong Kong SAR Government’s policies and initiatives for low-carbon economy, sustainable development and combating climate change
Implications to future electricity consumption and tariff
Drivers or threats – challenges and roadmap for optimising tariff structure

Mr TC Yee has worked on both local and overseas power infrastructure construction projects and energy investments outside HK while working with The Hongkong Electric Co. Ltd. His main responsibility as a General Manager is covering regulatory business and strategic sustainable developments. He is also a Registered Professional Engineer of HK, Australia and the UK.

The 2nd Annual Utility Revenue & Customer Management World Asia 2013 is the largest & most influential platform for senior decision makers across all utility sectors to address challenges and solutions in revenue management, billing and customer engagement. At this premier regional platform, top revenue & customer management executives will discuss the latest challenges and solutions using case studies and interactive discussions.

Don’t miss your golden opportunity to meet & learn from other key stakeholders in the power, energy & utilities industry!

How to effectively manage cash flow

Valerie Lim — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:06:15 +0000

With the large amount of customers utility firms have to manage, being able to learn how to effectively collect revenue will ensure that the company will have a steady amount of cash flow to continue operations. The level of cash flow determines the financial health of the business and an effective cash flow management strategy can help protect the financial health of the firm. Other benefits of effective cash flow management include:

The business will always have enough cash to grow.
Credibility in the eyes of creditors or stakeholders will increase.
Being able to plan ahead to spot potential problems and act in advance to reduce their impact

For utility firms, learn how to effectively manage cash flow by attending Utility Revenue & Customer Management World Asia 2013, the largest platform for senior decision makers across all utility sectors in Asia to address challenges and solutions in revenue management, billing and customer engagement. Our guest speaker, Mr Sudarshan Kumar, General Manager – Revenue Management & Assurance, Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd., India will be talking about innovative revenue collection techniques for effective cash flow management. The scope of the talk includes:

Reduction of commercial and technical losses
Commercial & operational excellence in the areas of Metering/Billing/Collection and the use of advanced business analytics
Improving services to consumers through Smart Metering, Smart Grids etc.

Mr Sudarshan Kumar is a management professional and a chartered accountant who joined Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited on 26th July, 2004. Besides present responsibilities of heading Commercial Functions & Business Process Re-engineering, he is handling Revenue Management & Assurance, Treasury operations, Business Development including RAPDRP, Corporate Commercial and Regulatory compliance. In addition, he has lead a cross functional team for reduction of AT&C losses through innovation& technological intervention and relationship building with stakeholders. He had prior experience of working with leading Multinationals such as Global Steel Major ( ALN Mittal Group Company) & TATA STEEL for around 26 years approx handling various Projects, Finance, Credit Control and Treasury & Profit Centres.

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Enhancing and sustaining customers’ brand loyalty

Valerie Lim — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 08:44:41 +0000

Adding additional factors on top of a utility firm’s basic utility service helps differentiate itself from other competitors. This will lead to increase brand loyalty and brand equity which ultimately leads to an increase in profit. Some examples include strategies which help to enhance and sustain customer’s brand loyalty. Learn how to do so at Utility Revenue & Customer Management World Asia 2013, the largest platform for senior decision makers across all utility sectors in Asia to address challenges and solutions in revenue management, billing and customer engagement.

Our guest speaker Mr Sam San Lim, Vice President of Seraya Energy Pte Ltd, Singapore will be sharing with you how to enhance and sustain customers’ brand loyalty through innovative incentives and reward systems. The presentation will also cover other topics such as:

Customer Engagement
Products & Services that creates values
People

Mr Lim Sam San was awarded the Undergraduate Scholarship from Singapore Power and joined them in 1997 as an Electrical Engineer after graduating from the National University of Singapore. He was posted to PowerSupply Limited and participated in the design of the Singapore Electricity market and played a part to prepare PowerSupply for their role as the Market Support Services Licensee. In 2000, he joined Tuas Power Limited to start-up their retail business and moved on to join Air Products Asia to assume the role of Regional Energy Manager (Asia). In June 2009, he joined YTL PowerSeraya Pte. Limited as the Vice President of Retail.

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Gaining a 360-degree view of each customer’s account to improve financial management and increase customer satisfaction

Valerie Lim — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:59:00 +0000

Gaining an all round understanding of customers’ accounts is vital in improving financial management and increasing customer satisfaction. David Anderson, Programme Director, State Water Corporation, Australia, shed light on this at Utility Revenue & Customer Management World Asia 2012.

Click here to download his presentation slides

David has been working in service related industries for more than 20 years covering Customer Service Management, Marketing and dealing with regulatory bodies. He joined State Water in June 2008 as Manager, Customer Operations and now leads a number of Business Transformation projects. Prior to this, David spent 7 years with NRMA Motoring & Services managing their Contact Centre transition post demutualization of the Insurance company, and leading their delivery of service in rural NSW through a dedicated network of independent service businesses. Prior to the NRMA, David has lead teams in Marketing and Customer Services in telecommunications and transportation. State Water owns, maintains, manages and operates major infrastructure to deliver bulk water to approximately 6,300 licensed water users on the state’s regulated rivers along with associated environmental flows. Historically, this has involved delivery of an average 5,500 GL annually, but in the recent extreme drought conditions, diversions have fallen to as low as 1,110 GL.

David, will once again speak at Utility Revenue & Customer Management World Asia 2013, on Delivering efficient, reliable and consistent services to achieve higher customer retention. He will be expounding on the following:

Measuring from the customers’ perspective
Difference between customer satisfaction and customer behavior
Investing in the right technology to deliver for your business

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Devising customer-centric pricing models to increase competitiveness and market share

Valerie Lim — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:07:07 +0000

Developments in the global economy have changed the traditional balance between customer and supplier. Due to new communications and technology, and the establishment of open global trading regimes, customers would have more choices to choose from a variety of alternatives. Therefore, businesses need to be more customer-centric, especially since technology has evolved to allow the lower cost provision of information and customer solutions. These developments in turn require businesses to re-evaluate the value propositions they present to customers.

Utility Revenue & Customer Management World Asia 2013, the largest platform for senior decision makers across all utility sectors in Asia to address challenges and solutions in revenue management, billing and customer engagement. Our guest speaker, Ms. Noemi Bonifacio Jimenez, First Vice President and Head, Regulatory Management, the largest electricity distributor in the Philippines will be talking about Devising customer-centric pricing models to increase competitiveness and market share.

Ms. Noemi Bonifacio Jimenez is the First Vice President and Head of Regulatory Management Compliance of Manila Electric Company (MERALCO), the largest electricity distributor in the Philippines. She provides oversight in developing the Company’s regulatory agenda, undertaking policy research and advocacy initiatives, and ensuring regulatory compliance. She supervises the following key areas in the Company: rates and pricing, performance-based regulation, market monitoring and forecasting, and franchise and industry restructuring studies. She is also involved in rulemaking/advocacy and has actively participated in the drafting of the rules and guidelines including the design of the rate recovery formula.

Ms. Noemi Bonifacio Jimenez has attended various trainings and conferences on electricity regulations, pricing, cost of service studies in the Philippines and abroad. Ms. Noemi Bonifacio Jimenez obtained her Degree in Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Major in Accounting and graduated with an MBA degree from Ateneo De Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines, in 1991.

Utility Revenue & Customer Management World Asia 2013 is co-located with 5 other conferences, namely Power & Electricity World Asia, Smart Electricity World Asia, Power Plant World Asia, Clean Technology Investment World Asia and The Solar Show Asia, lined up with over 150 renowned C-Level speakers who will be speaking across these 6 co-located conferences. For more details, download our brochure now or click here to visit our website. To register, please visit our registration page. You can also call us at +65 6322 2700 or email candy.tan@terrapinn.com to find out more.

Riding on the Asian Economic Transformation: IPPs appetite for investment, growth and new ventures

Valerie Lim — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 07:59:06 +0000

Currently, many end-users of high-growth markets are under-served. Without dependable centralized sources of electricity, consumers have to fall back on small, expensive residential-sized generators. However, these unreliable and almost insignificant electricity sources obstruct economic growth and inhibit further development. As such, IPPs can optimize this situation and seize the opportunity to emerge onto the market. This is the window for IPPs to grow and venture out.

Attend the panel discussion by Mr Ernesto Pantangco, President, Philippine Independent Power Producers Association, Philippines, Mr Teguh Setiawan, Managing Director, PT. Bekasi Power, Indonesia, Mr Seigou Mizunuma Executive Director, Member of the Board, Division COO, J-Power, Japan and Mr Zafar Iqbal Sobani, CEO, The Hub Power Company Ltd, Pakistan as they speak about IPPs appetite for investment, growth and new ventures at the Power & Electricity World Asia 2013.

Mr. Ernesto Pantangco currently serves as the Philippine Independent Power Producers Association (PIPPA) president – a position that he has held since 2002. He is the Executive Vice President of PNOC-Energy Development Corporation and the Senior Vice President of First Gen Corporation and its various subsidiaries. He also heads two family corporations, Balpan Enterprises Inc., and EBP Holdings Corporation. Concurrently, Mr. Pantangco sits on the Board of various corporations in the energy industry including the PNOC-Energy Development Corporation, FG Bukidnon Power Corporation, and various companies under First Gen Corporation. He has also sat on the Boards of the Philippine Electricity Market Corporation and Bauang Private Power Corporation. Prior. Prior to his active career in the power industry, Mr. Pantancgo held financial posts in the Philippine Tourism Authority and Duty Free Philippines, Inc. He was also director and Treasurer of Nayong Filipino Foundation, Inc., Corregidor Foundation Inc., Philworld Charter & Travel Resources as well as a number of local resorts and hotels. He also chaired the Department of Tourism’s Fund Monitoring Committee. Mr. Pantangco received his MBA degree from the Asian Institute of Management after completing his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering course in De La Salle University.

Mr Seigou Mizunuma is currently the Executive Director, Member of the Board and Division COO of J-Power. Having been with J-power since 1978, Mr Mizunuma has held various positions within the company. Mr Mizunuma started as a Manager of Planning & Administration for the East Regional Headquarters in 1978, proceeding to hold the designation of Deputy Director and Manager for Power Development in 1997 and Executive Officer and Director for International Power Business in 2004. In 2008, Mr Mizunuma became the Senior Executive Director and Division COO for International Business and has held his current title since 2009.

Mr Zafar Iqbal Sobani joined Hubco on 1^st July 2011 and has more than 27 years of industry experience at senior management level in power, paper and board sectors while working with Multinational companies and large size local conglomerates. He is a Fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) and is currently Chairman of the Quality Assurance Board. He was president of ICAP during the year 2004-05. He has also been associated with internationally reputed audit practice firms in Pakistan and Middle East in the initial part of his career. He is also Chairman of Laraib Energy Limited, a Hubco subsidiary.

Part of the country’s leading industrial estate Jababeka, PT. Bekasi Power cooperates with PLN to provide power to industrial users within the estate and its surrounding area. Mr Teguh Setiawan will provide insight on power supply for industrial estates and his company’s future expansion plan. Mr Setiawan has previous experiences in various infrastructure projects including power, telecommunication satellite and toll road. He started his career in investment banking and later venture capital.

Effective eBilling strategies to turn off paper

Valerie Lim — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 08:01:42 +0000

There are many different types of eBilling services. However, the two main types are one, biller direct which means the bills can be accessed straight from the billing company’s website and the payment is made straight to them too and two, bank aggregator which means the utility firm outsource the payment to an aggregator or consolidator and customers have to register beforehand before they are able to make payment. Find out which strategies are the most suitable and effective for your firm by coming down to the Utility Revenue & Customer Management World Asia 2013, the largest platform for senior decision makers across all utility sectors in Asia to address challenges and solutions in revenue management, billing and customer engagement.

Our guest speaker Mr Moazzem Hossain, Manager of Operation Planning, ADDC, Abu Dhabi Distribution Co, United Arab Emirates will be sharing with you some effective eBilling strategies to turn off paper. Mr Moazzem Hossain is from Abu Dhabi, UAE. He has over 27 years of core experience in generation, transmission and distribution sector with specialization in system operations. Presently he is working with Abu Dhabi Distribution Company / Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity Authority as Manager, Operation Planning & Studies Department with responsibilities of network operation planning, system studies, automation works and preparation of network contingency plan to maintain system reliability and security. Presently he is assigned as Head of Operation and Maintenance Planning Department of Abu Dhabi Distribution Company.

Don’t miss your golden opportunity to meet & learn from other key stakeholders in the power, energy & utilities industry!