Gasification

SMi is pleased to present it's second annual Gasification conference.  This focused conference will again bring together project developers, financiers, policy makers and technology developers to take an in-depth look at this growing industry.  As concerns grow over the security of energy supply in volatile global markets, coal is an increasingly attractive option for power generation.  This conference will highlight IGCC and UCG projects around the globe and bring together senior industry figures share expertise and discuss the challenges facing the development of the gasification industry.

Why should you attend this event?

	Examine the issues surrounding the gasification of coal for power generation Hear from a wide range of industry experts and project developers
	Explore the drivers and challenges for coal gasification Understand the key success factors for UCG projects
	Learn about technical and regulatory constraints Assess public attitude to clean coal and CCS
	Enjoy excellent networking opportunities with senior industry representatives and raise the profile of your organisation

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Feedback from SMi's inaugural Gasification event in April 2008:

“Overall conference was very interesting – gave a good overview of all of the issues”
Michael Quinn, Manager, Asset Technology, Electricity Supply Board (ESB)

“Good view on IGCC and CCS”
Silvio Arienti, Process Director, Foster Wheeler Italiana Spa

“Very informative.  Good breadth of topics”
James Allen, Editor – UK Power, Platts 
 

Our expert speaker line-up also includes:

	Karl-Josef Wolf, Researcher, Gasification Group, RWE Power AG
	Julie Lauder, Marketing and Membership Director, UCGP
	Alan Borrowman, Director, BCG Energy Ltd
	Steve Walters, Director, BCG Energy Ltd
	Dr Len Walker, Managing Director, Cougar Energy
	Maria Skorupka, President & CEO, PROZAP Engineering Ltd
	Dr Mohan Karmarkar, Group Manager – SHEQ, Process & Technology Division, Jacobs
	Andy Brown, Engineering Director, Progressive Energy Ltd
	Peter George, Group Manager of Technology, Jacobs UK
	Judith Shaprio, Policy Officer, CCSA
	Cliff Mallett, Executive Director, Carbon Energy Limited
	Univ.-Prof Dr. Dr. h. c. Rafig Azzam, Head of Department, Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology, RWTH Aachen University

Who should attend?

Anyone involved in, or considering launching, a clean coal project CEOs, COOs and Directors of power generating companies Financial director, policy officer, environment/CO2 manager Developers of Gasification technologies

Our 2008 conference attracted attendees from over 15 countries, including:

Belgium      Australia      Canada      Chile      Czech Republic       France      Germany      India      Ireland      Italy      The Netherlands      Norway       Poland      Sweden      UK      USA

Venue details

Copthorne Tara Hotel

. Scarsdale Place Kensington London W8 5SR Phone (44) 20 7937 7211,  Fax (44) 20 7937 7100, www.millenniumhotels.com

In a corner of fashionable Kensington you will find the Copthorne Tara. Within easy reach of the shops and restaurants of Kensington High Street, Knightsbridge, and Notting Hill. The hotel is also close to the beautiful tree lined lanes and avenues of Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park, the Royal Albert Hall, the theatres of the west end and the world famous museums on the Cromwell Road

• From Heathrow Airport: 30 mins by car; Heathrow Airport to Paddington Station 20 mins by Heathrow Express
• Gatwick Airport to Victoria Station 30 mins by Gatwick Express Train;
• Stansted Airport to Liverpool Station 50 mins by Stansted Express Train;
• Luton Airport to Victoria Station 90 mins by coach.

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Punita Patel

Sponsorship Manager

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+44 (0) 20 7827 6128

ppatel@smi-online.co.uk