International Coal Conference
The Province of Sindh is endowed with one of the largest coal (lignite) deposits in the world comprising of 185 billion tons which can produce 100,000 MW of electricity for next three hundred years. Out of these huge reserves, 175 billion tons are found in Thar.
In order to create awareness, showcase the potential, attract investment and highlight Government of Pakistan / Sindh’s initiative in the development of Thar Coal deposits, an International Coal Conference is being organized under the auspices of Thar Coal Energy Board and Sindh Board of Investment on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at the Sheraton Hotel Karachi.
The government’s commitment to Thar Coal Development and its achievements in providing enabling environment for coal mining, power generation and other uses of coal will be presented to a much wider audience. Renowned international and national coal sector specialists, potential investors, existing project developers, representatives of development financial institutions, diplomatic corps and other stakeholders are expected to attend the Conference. Apart from these, all members of Thar Coal and Energy Board, Provincial Ministers, Secretaries of various Departments and officers of related Federal and Provincial agencies are also being invited. This conference will provide a good networking place for all players in the coal value chain.
International Coal Conference, October 22, 2011 at Sheraton Hotel, Karachi, Pakistan
Conference Theme List of Speakers and Topics
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Registration Starts at 9.15 am
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Arrival of Chief Guest 9.55 am
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Recitation from Holy Quran 10.00 am
Session I: Theme: Thar Coal: Myths and Misconceptions
Time |
Topic |
Speaker |
10.05 am |
Introductory Speech on the aims and objectives of the Conference. |
Mr. Mohammad Younus Dagha,
Secretary Coal and Energy Development Department, GoS/ MD Thar Coal and Energy Board |
10.15 am |
Thar Lignite: its exploitation and various uses |
Dr. Larry Thomas,
Director Dargo Associates, UK/
International Coal Consultant |
10.30 am |
Mitigating Power Crisis through Indigenous Coal |
Dr. Marcos Leontidis,
International Mining Consultant |
10.45 am |
Q & A |
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Session II: Theme: Status of Coal Projects in Sindh
Time |
Topic |
Speaker |
11.00 am |
Thar Block II Project |
Mr. Khalid Mansoor
CEO Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company |
11.10 am |
Thar Block V Project |
Dr. Muhammad Saleem, Site Incharge
Underground Coal Gasification Project |
11.20 am |
Thar Block VI Project |
Mr. Shahrukh Khan
CEO Oracle Coalfields |
11.30 am |
Australian Collaboration in Thar Coal Development for Mining and Power Generation Projects |
Mr. Bradley G. Green
Managing Director
Australasian Continental Energy Pty. Ltd. |
11.40 am |
Sonda-Jeherruck Project |
Mr. Gu Jianqiang
Chief Representative
China National Machinery Imp. & Exp. Corp. |
11.50 am |
Q & A |
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12.00 noon |
Address by Chairman Sindh Board of Investment |
Mr. Muhammad Zubair Motiwala |
12.10 pm |
Address by the Chair |
Syed Naveed Qamar Shah
Federal Minister for Water and Power |
12.25pm |
Tea/ Coffee Break |
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- Welcome address by the Chief Minister 12:45 pm
Concluding Session: Theme: Thar Coal - The way to achieve Energy Security
Time |
Topic |
Speaker |
01.00 pm |
Conversion of Existing Thermal Power Plants to Coal |
Mr. N. A. Zuberi,
Managing Director,
Private Power & Infrastructure Board, |
01.10 pm |
Coal: Least Cost Option for Power Generation in Pakistan |
Mr. Nigel Pickett,
Consultant SRK |
1.20 pm |
Coal: Way to achieve Energy Security for Pakistan |
Mr. Mohammad Younus Dagha,
Secretary Coal and Energy Development Department, GoS/ MD Thar Coal and Energy Board |
1.35 pm |
Federal Minister for Water and Power |
Syed Naveed Qamar Shah |
1.50 pm |
Address by the Chief Guest |
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2.10 pm |
Lunch |
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Please confirm your participation by return fax or email: info@sbi.gos.pk
Registration form can be downloaded on the following link
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