Powering Africa Summit (PAS) & Latin America Energy Forum ...

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Monday 24 February 2020

09:00-14:00 Power Africa Partners Meeting – By Invitation Only

14:00-14:45 Pre-Summit Registration and Networking Coffee – Open to All Delegates

High-level Opening Ceremony Powering Africa Summit (PAS) & Latin America Energy Forum (LAEF)

14:45-14:50 Welcome Address: Simon Gosling, Managing Director, EnergyNet

14:50-15:00 Forum Sponsor Keynote Address: James Shepherd, Chief Executive Officer, Altaaqa Global

15:00-16:00

US Government High Level Addresses

Andrew Herscowitz, Coordinator, Power Africa

16:00-16:30 Networking Coffee

16:30-18:00

Latin America Energy Forum High-level Session

Alfonso Blanco Bonilla, Executive Secretary, Olade (Latin American Energy Organisation) Francisco Quintanar, Director of Electricity, General Superintendence of Electricity and Telecommunications (SIGET), Government of El Salvador Miguel Juan Révolo Acevedo, Vice Minister of Electricity, Government of Peru Rigoberto Ariel Yepez-Garcia, Energy Division Chief, Inter-American Development Bank Erik Bethel, Executive Director, World Bank

Powering Africa Summit High-level Session

17: 00 1:18:00-20:00

PAS & LAEF Pool Side Welcome Reception Hosted by Altaaqa Global


Tuesday 25 February 2020

08:00-

09:05

Summit Registration and Networking Coffee

09:05-

09:20

Day One Welcome Address

09:30-

10:30

Energy Sector Growth in Latin America & the Caribbean: Energy Policy & Regulation Policy and regulation are at the core of energy projects development: from improving the investment environment for domestic and international actors to energy prices and subventions - What are the changes needed in order for the market to grow at a faster pace? Points of discussion:

- Which policies can be presented as successful case studies? - Planning for regional collaboration and projects – what needs to be taken into account when getting these projects up and running? How do we overcome the

barrier of reconciling different regulations and policies between the countries involved in the same project? - Interconnecting with neighbouring countries – Which are the major projects currently taking place between countries?

Speakers: Alfonso Blanco Bonilla, Executive Secretary, Olade (Latin American Energy Organisation) Francisco Quintanar, Director of Electricity, General Superintendence of Electricity and Telecommunications (SIGET), Government of El Salvador Miguel Juan Révolo Acevedo, Vice Minister of Electricity, Government of Peru Erik Bethel, Executive Director, World Bank

10:45-

11:15

Networking Interlude & Coffee

Conference Room Techno Demo Stage

The 4th Latin America Energy Forum will address the needs of the evolving Latin America energy sector, exploring the evolution of the region’s energy mix and the role of gas in support of the expanded use of nonconventional renewables. With government leaders from the US and Latin America joining senior decision makers from the most relevant companies in the industry, this Miami-based summit is a unique chance to explore US – LATAM energy relations and investment opportunities behind government strategies on both sides

The technology Demo Stage will showcase a large range of innovative

solutions fitted to increase energy access and efficiency. The audience will

be able to engage with experts in their field to find adaptable solutions to

their market and challenges. From Battery Storage innovative start up to

turbine and Smart Grid incumbent provider, be prepared to find your next

technology partners!


11:15-

12:15 Future Capacity of Hydroelectric Generation in the Latin American Continent

Hydropower is a fully mature renewable energy technology deployed across the region, and has

long-been established as part of the mainstream energy matrix across the Latin American

continent. It makes up 51% of the total installed capacity in the region, currently generates 90% of

Ecuador’s energy, and demonstrates its power as a powerful source of energy generation.

However, what does the future hold for this source in an ever growing environmentally friendly

energy mix?

Points of discussion:

- Financing hydro projects across the continent and the price of hydro PPAs with

government.

- Insights into the regulation intricacies – from environmental laws to collaborating with

communities

- Is small hydro the solution to electrifying areas remote from the main grid?

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Speakers:

Alejandro Castañeda Cuervo, Executive Director, National Association of Energy Generators (ANDEG), Colombia Sergio Gómez Echeverri, Gerente, Endémica

Beyond 4 Hours: The Future of Battery Energy Storage

RELEASE TECHNOLOGY

Hosted By


12:15-12:30 The Switch Over

12:30-13:30

The Rise and Penetration of Modern Renewable Energy Technologies in the Energy Matrix With declining costs, maturing technologies and untapped resource potentials, the region presents itself as an unprecedented opportunity for further developing the renewable energy market. Additionally, studies have proven the continued investment in renewables will provide the region with the opportunity to address key economic, social and environmental challenges in the energy sector. So what do these technologies need in order to fulfil its potential? Points to be discussed:

- Regulation required to ensure the efficient insertion and optimisation of renewable projects in the energy matrix

- Which countries are innovating the most when it comes to incorporating renewable developments through

the implementation of new policies?

- How can the sector overcome technological barriers such as transmission and distribution?

________________________________________________________________________________________________ Speakers: Carlos Barrera, Chief Executive Officer, Atlas Renewable Energy Alejandro Moreno, Vice President and General Manager, Latin America, Canadian Solar Fernando Gonzalez, CEO, Cerro Dominador Héctor Castro Vizcarra, Vice President Corporate Affairs, Saavi Energia

POWER PLANT AUTOMATION 12:30-13:00

INNOVATION IN MICRO-GRID 13:00-13:30

13:30-14:30 Miami Power Lunch


14:30-15:30

Gas Beyond an Energy Source – An Enabler of Trade and Industrialisation in Latin America The Latin America and Caribbean region is amongst the prominent players in the hydrocarbon industry. With major gas projects proving to bring major investment and deals to local economies, and its importance as a commodity for a country’s exportations, what does the next chapter of Gas look like in the LATAM region? Points to be discussed: - The demand for and the huge potential for the massification of gas across the continent. - What policies need to come into play to enhance investments? - Gas to Power generation – increasing the demand and the new industrial customers - The exportation of LNG to remote areas and foreign countries

Speakers: András Mesics, Sales Director – LATAM, Altaaqa Andrew Hepburn, Gas Policy & Regulatory Affairs, Shell Mike Singh, Chairman and CEO, Telkom Caribe and TC Infra Philippe Dupuis, Counsellor One Total Business Development of Gas Southern Cone, Total E&P Cari Stinebower, Partner, Winston & Strawn

WIND TURBINES 14:30-15:00

HYDROPOWER TURBINES 15:00-15:30

15:30-16:00

Networking Interlude & Coffee


16:00-17:00

Building the Grid of the Future There’s the concept that the existing grid infrastructure is outdated and in need of not only modernisation, but significant expansion in order to meet the growing energy demand. Is there an opportunity for the region to become a leader in a new electrical system that can increase energy efficiency, provide a reliable service and support the growing shares of the electricity system? Not only this, but can the region be at the forefront of building a smart, low-carbon and low-cost energy system?

Points to be discussed:

- Establishing smart grids, and energy efficiency technologies - Which are the most cost-effective regional integration strategies and how can countries

harmonise national-level energy plans and regulations? - Public Vs Privatisation of transmission lines

Speakers: César Butrón, Chairman of the Board, National Interconnected System Financial Operation Committee (COES) Peru

SOLAR PANEL 16:00-16:30

GENERATORS

16:30-17:00

17:00-17:10 Closing Remarks


Wednesday 26 February 2020

08:00-08:45 Registration and Networking Coffee

08:20-09:05 Breakfast Briefing: Battery Storage – Preparing for the Storage Boom

With an increasing number of renewable energy projects developing in the world, battery storage is expected to increase seven-fold over the next five years

to support the frequency and reliability of RE sources. The distinguished speakers in this closed doors session will engage and discuss with the audience the

current regulations, and how utilities and government can prepare for a storage boom on the continent.

- Cost of storage VS new energy generation project

- Outlining loan structure of storage - How to get your project funded and how to reach bankability of your storage project?

- Discussing the impact of introducing storage on existing PPA

- Examples of hybrid and storage projects throughout Africa and Latin America

Participants:

Joshua Choge, CEO, Kenya Electricity Generating Company

09:05-09:15 Day Two: Day One Review


09:15-10:15

The Role of Institutions in Supporting Energy Developments in Latin America and the Caribbean: Developing renewable energy technologies and the massification of gas are essential in order to address the region’s key energy challenges: meeting future energy demand, providing universal access, transforming the electricity system, and mitigating and adapting to climate change. In this context, how can different institutions such as Multilateral Development Banks or Development Financial Institutions support to achieve this? Points to be discussed:

- What role should these institutions play when it comes to assisting securing private sector investment? Should MDBs take the role of risk mitigating?

- Example of USTDA’s feasibility study and technical visit tools, which help project sponsors secure financing.

- Which energy policy designs and developments does the panel view as successful cases?

- What is the perspective from these Institutions on the future of the sector?

Speakers: Greg Smith, Partner, DLA Piper Bruno Bueno, Director Latin America, Fieldstone Private Capital Group Rigoberto Ariel Yepez-Garcia, Energy Division Chief, Inter-American Development Bank Gabrielle Mandel, Country Manager for Brazil, Paraguay and Southern Cone, U.S. Trade & Development Agency Alexey Kovshin, VP Oil and Gas Fiscal Advisor, Van Meurs Energy

PAY AS YOU GO 09:15-09:45

GEOTHERMAL ENERGY TECHNOLOGY

09:45-10:15

10:15-10:25 The Switch Over


10:25-11:25 Achieving Sustainable Development Goals in Latin America through investment in clean energy

- Identifying Latin America’s priorities to achieve SDG7: energy transition, energy efficiency and access to clean cooking

- Exploring smaller scale energy technologies to achieve affordable, reliable and sustainable energy access

- Improving power plant efficiency to produce more electricity with less energy sources

- What finance mechanism and institutions can be used to finance your sustainable energy projects?

Speakers: Rodrigo García Palma, Managing Director and Founder, ImplementaSur

SMART GRID MANAGEMENT

10:25-10:55

FEASIBILITY STUDIES SOFTWARE 10:55-11:25

11:25-12:00 Networking Coffee

12:00-13:30 Interactive Roundtable Sessions! This session focused on Finance and Access to Capital, will bring together public and private sector and facilitate knowledge

and experience sharing to find solutions to common challenges related to financing energy projects.

Each roundtable session lasts 45 minutes, and attendees will participate in two discussions.

Table 1: What is the future of Export credit?

Table 2: Bridging the gap between off-takers and technology providers: How can on-lending companies, insurers, or credit exports can help you getting

projects off the ground?

Table 3: How to innovate financially? From project finance to green bonds, what financial mechanism can you leverage to access financial closure?

Table 4: Road map of credit score rating: what are the key points to consider from public sector point of view to attract private investors?

Table 5: What are the alternative to sovereign guarantees?

Moderator: Gonçalo Neves-Correia, Partner & CEO, ThirdWay Africa

13:30-13:40 Closing Remarks

13:40-14:30 Miami Power Farewell Lunch


Confirmed Speakers to Date

Alfonso Blanco Bonilla, Executive Secretary, Olade (Latin American Energy Organisation)

Miguel Juan Révolo Acevedo, Vice Minister of Electricity, Government of Peru

Francisco Quintanar, Director of Electricity, General Superintendence of Electricity and Telecommunications (SIGET), Government of El Salvador

Maria Jose Trevino, Country Manager – Mexico, Acclaim Energy

András Mesics, Sales Director – LATAM, Altaaqa

Carlos Barrera, Chief Executive Officer, Atlas Renewable Energy

Alejandro Moreno, Vice President and General Manager, Latin America, Canadian Solar

Fernando Gonzalez, Chief Executive Officer, Cerro Dominador

Rodrigo García Palma, Managing Director and Founder, ImplementaSur

Rigoberto Ariel Yepez-Garcia, Energy Division Chief, Inter-American Development Bank

César Butrón, Chairman of the Board, National Interconnected System Financial Operation Committee (COES) Peru

Greg Smith, Partner, DLA Piper

Sergio Gómez Echavarri, Manager, Endémica

Andrés Chambouleyron, President, Ente Nacional Regulador de la Electricidad, Argentina


Bruno Bueno, Director Latin America, Fieldstone Private Capital Group

Alejandro Castañeda Cuervo, Executive Director, National Association of Energy Generators (ANDEG),

Colombia

Héctor Castro Vizcarra, Vice President Corporate Affairs, Saavi Energia

Andrew Hepburn, Gas Policy & Regulatory Affairs, Shell

Mike Singh, Chairman and CEO, Telkom Caribe and TC Infra

Philippe Dupuis, Counsellor One Total Business Development of Gas Southern Cone, Total E&P

Gabrielle Mandel, Country Manager for Brazil, Paraguay and Southern Cone, U.S. Trade & Development Agency

Alexey Kovshin, VP Oil and Gas Fiscal Advisor, Van Meurs Energy

Cari Stinebower, Partner, Winston & Strawn

Erik Bethel, Executive Director, World Bank

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