Financing Nuclear Power

As the nuclear renaissance moves full steam ahead with the UK giving the go-ahead for 10 new nuclear power stations,  it is ever more essential for investors, the government and utility companies to have a full awareness of the realistic financing options in this high risk and high capital industry.

SMi’s 3rd annual Financing Nuclear Power conference will bring together key experts and decision makers to share their experiences, offering practical advice and considering the realistic options for financing nuclear power in 2010.

Key topics include: The nuclear renaissance in the UK Financing new nuclear – challenges for the utility Decommissioning – successfully managing the costs Operational waste handling and storage - opportunities and risks Nuclear - an integral part of the future fuel mix From plan to production – insurance aspects Project management: from licensing to power generation Political lobbying for nuclear power

Why should you attend this event?

• Uncover the latest developments in new nuclear
• Assess the viability of Nuclear Public-Private Partnerships
• Evaluate the financial and commercial models for new nuclear
• Gain a solid understanding of nuclear finance intricacies
• Understand the challenges faced by the utility
• Discover proven strategies for dealing with radioactive waste

Hear keynote addresses from:

Kalev Kallemets, Secretary General, Estonian Nuclear Powerplant Association

Rafael Jiménez, Senior Nuclear Development and Head of Thermal Projects Development, Iberdrola

Maxim Kozlov, Head of Project Team - Baltic NPP, Inter RAO UES

Yulia Chernyakhovskaya, Deputy Director for Development Programmes, Atomstroyexport JSC

Our expert speaker line-up also includes:

Simon Wilde, Head of Power & Utilities EMEA, RBS Global Banking and Markets
Francois Favret, Managing Director, Project Finance & Head of Dubai - London - Madrid – Milan, Natixis
Dr. Simon Walker, Head, Nuclear Group, Imperial College
Etienne Gabel, Senior Consultant, ICF International
Biplab Rakshi, Managing Director, Atomic Acquisitions
Norman Harrison, CEO, UKAEA
Jacques Cantarella, Financial Risk Manager, ONDRAF/NIRAS
David Emmery, Director, Contracts and Finance, ONDRAF/NIRAS
Dr. Martin Ruscak, Project Director, Det Norske Veritas
Dr. Maciej Firla-Cuchra, Head of Corporate Finance, Oxera
Mark Tetley, Managing Director, Nuclear Risk Insurers Ltd

And day 1 of the conference chaired by:
Rüdiger König, Head of International Nuclear Development, RWE Power AG

Who should attend?

All utility companies, financiers and government departments involved in nuclear new build including:

• Chief Executives
• Chief Financial Officers
• Head of Project Finance
• Head of Nuclear Development
• Financial Risk Managers
• Economists
• Head of Strategy

Venue details

Crowne Plaza St James London   . 45-51 Buckingham Gate London SW1E 6AF   Tel: +44 (0) 207 834 6655 Fax: +44 (0) 207 6307   www.london.crowneplaza.com

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Crowne Plaza St James London is a traditional deluxe hotel right in the heart of the city, perfectly situated for all your business and leisure needs.  In the heart of Westminster, it is just a stones throw away from Buckingham Palace, The Houses of Parliament, the London Eye and Victoria Station.

The hotel boasts three excellent restaurants. Bistro 51 with British and European cuisine, the Michelin Starred Indian restaurant Quilon serving south coastal Indian food and Bank Westminster with a modern British menu.

A beautiful, award-winning, courtyard garden surrounds the Victorian buildings of the Crowne Plaza London St James - a peaceful oasis in the centre of London.
 
Nearest train stations:
• Victoria Station, 7 minutes’ walk
• Waterloo Station, 10 minutes by car

Underground stations
• St James’s Park, 5 minutes’ walk (District and Circle lines)
• Victoria Station, 7 minutes' walk (Victoria, District and Circle lines)

From St. James's Park Underground Station to the Hotel

Take the main St James’s Park exit and turn left into Petty France Street.
Continue Straight down for 200 yards and at the end turn left into Buckingham Gate

SMi discounted rates include Continental Breakfast & VAT
£ 205.63 / Standard room / night for single occupancy
£ 229.13 Executive  room / night for single occupancy

Book your accommodation at SMi discounted rates by calling us on +44 (0)870 9090 713, sending a fax to +44 (0)870 9090 714 or emailing hotels@smi-online.co.uk.
 

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