GeoPower Americas

www.greenpowerconferences.com
+1 971 238 0700

Announcing the 3rd annual

Scaling up through successful investment 24-25 February 2011

and cutting edge technology
Hyatt Regency,
San Francisco, USA

efore
Book b y for
uar
13 Jan
nted
discou
rates

Invest just 2 days and get … Learn from leading geothermal experts including:

Tom Fair, Vice President of Renewable Energy,
• To meet key buyers: major utilities outline their plans
Sierra Pacific, part of NV Energy
for geothermal
Ross J. Beaty, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,
• Case studies: leading developers share their experiences in Magma Energy
setting up, operating and maintaining plants Daniel Schochet, Executive Vice President,
• Finance updates: key investors offer advice on how to Ram Power
secure finance, from loan-guarantees to VC investment Tom Anderson, Chief Scientist,
Rocky Mountain Oilfield Testing Center
• New prospects: understand the opportunity for oil and gas
Andrew E. Sabin, Director, Geothermal Program Office,
co-production
Naval Air Weapons Station
• New markets: uncover commercial opportunities in North, John Eber, Managing Director Energy Investment,
Central and South America J.P. Morgan
• Expert-led debates: have your questions answered and learn Craig O'Connor, Director, Office of Renewable Energy and Environmental
from your peers Exports,
Export-Import Bank of the United States
• 220 past attendees: excellent networking opportunities with Kerry Macdonald, Chief Executive Officer,
utilities, developers and investors West Indies Power
Fred Henderson III, Chief Scientist,

PLUS Green Power Academy Training Course
Mount Princeton Geothermal

Geothermal Technology Briefing
Alexander Richter, Director,
Islandsbanki
Curt Robinson, Executive Director,
23 February 2011
Geothermal Resources Council

Book Now – Call +1 971 238 0700 or Online at: www.greenpowerconferences.com/geoamericas
Part Of: Official Offset Partner: Strategic Partner: Organized By:

SERIES

“Excellent. Well organized and excellent speaker selection” DY, International Finance Corporation
(previous attendee at GeoPower Americas)

Supported by the Geothermal Resources Council, GeoPower Americas
2011 will provide an in-depth analysis of the geothermal energy
markets in North, Central and South America, focusing on the
potential for large-scale, widespread development, and how this can
best be realized.
With important advances being made in geothermal technologies,
including recent successes in oil and gas co-production, the sector is
poised to fulfil its potential as a reliable, sustainable and invariable
energy source, and a key component in global energy strategy.
The US currently leads the world in terms of installed capacity, with
3,086.6 MW across nine states. With new states now looking to 25% developer & utility attendance in 2010
exploit their geothermal potential, this is the time to debate and
overcome the challenges that continue to beset the industry – I Geothermal Project Developers
including the biggest challenge of all: securing finance. I Investors
This highly productive and dynamic congress provides a unique I Drilling and Engineering
platform for the thought leaders in the sector to define their future I Government, Universities,
strategy, with investment, technology, and risk mitigation taking
center stage this year. The interactive format and round table
Institutes and Associations
debate sessions are specifically designed to allow you to have your I Press
questions answered and help you establish your business outlook for I Oil, Gas and Mining
the coming year.
I Utilities and IPPs
GeoPower Americas 2011 will bring together all stakeholders in the
value chain to discuss how the geothermal market can be driven
I Consultants
forward to play a significant role alongside other renewable
technologies in the future energy mix.

Take advantage of the fantastic online networking
system for GeoPower Americas. All pre-registered
Strategic Partner: delegates, speakers and guests can contact each
other, organize meetings and network before, during and after the event
using this easy to use, private networking system. For more information,
please visit the website www.greenpowerconferences.com

Pre-Conference Training Course

Geothermal Technology Briefing
Wednesday 23 February 2011

Geothermal Resources, Technologies,
Applications & Economics:
A 1-day introduction and market update for non-engineers
Past attendees include: Course objectives
AltaRock Energy • Americas Standard Chartered Securities • This one-day course is designed to introduce the basics of geothermal
power (the resource types and the different methods for harnessing
Bank of America • Caldera Geothermal • Chevron Technology them), outline the evolution of technology developments and
Ventures • Empresa Nacional de Electricidad • Enel Latin deployments, and provide a discussion of geothermal's competitive
positioning within the power and energy markets. Presented in an
America • Energia Andina • FE Clean Energy • Google.org •
interactive and inclusive manner, it describes the basic science and
GreenFire Energy • IllinoisVentures • Imperial Capital • technology basis for geothermal energy, but places this very much within
Islandsbanki • Jacob Securities • Kinross Gold • Macquarie a commercial and business context. This approach makes the course
ideal for those of a non-technical background and either new to the
Capital Funds • Magma Energy • Nevada Power Company •
industry or in need of a quick, convenient, yet comprehensive revision
Ormat • Pave Energy Finance • Presco Energy • Ram Power • of the key issues facing it. Past attendees have been drawn from
Raser Technologies • RMOTC • Sacramento Municipal Utility backgrounds as diverse as finance and investment, project development,
technology provision, consultancy and regulation.
District • Standard Chartered Bank • Statoil • Thomas Weisel
The course provides an excellent chance to get up-to-speed prior to
Partners • Universal GeoPower • US Geothermal • West Indies attending the main GeoPower Americas conference on the following days.
Power • World Bank • WRB Enterprise For more information please visit www.greenpoweracademy.com


“Excellent range of participants from energy providers to financiers” DP, Verdi Energy

Day 1: Thursday 24 February 2011 Technology Focus
8.15 Registration & welcome coffee
2.00 Commercial Opportunities in Oil and Gas
9.00 Chair’s opening remarks Co-Production
With interest growing in the potential for oil and gas co-
Opening Address production, this session will analyze the opportunities for
financial and environmental gain and address potential
9.10 Accessing Government Finance in 2011 problems that may be faced by such projects.
• Assessing the current status of DOE support for • Generating low-temperature geothermal energy using
geothermal projects wastewater from oil and gas wells
• Looking to the future of grant and loan policy in order to • Utilizing dormant oil and gas wells for geothermal energy
effectively plan future financial strategy production
• Recent successes in securing DOE loan guarantees and • Addressing potential hurdles including well longevity and
why they’ve been successful payback timelines
• What factors have contributed to delays in funding • A discussion of working case studies and the costs and
awards and how can the industry work together to benefits they have brought
overcome this?
• How much further funding is expected to be awarded in 3.20 Advisory Session - Drilling Technology Update
2011 and in what format? This session will provide insights into the latest
developments in drilling technology and the potential time
Keynote Session and cost efficiencies they represent.

3.50 Networking refreshment break
9.40 Confronting the Challenges of Geothermal
Development in 2011 4.20 Enhanced Geothermal Systems - Realistic
Debating the key obstacles to significant expansion in the Analysis of Potential
geothermal space. The leading geothermal developers will • Assessing the real potential in terms of financial return
discuss why these hurdles exist and what could be done to and green credentials
reduce delays and encourage investment. • Hot Dry Rock systems: how do they differ from EGS and
• Overcoming financing obstacles and delays in what do they offer?
government incentive schemes • Discussing the reasons for past failures in the field and
• Maximizing the speed at which your project receives the understanding the capacity of new technological
necessary permits and approvals developments to circumnavigate these issues in future
• Taking advantage of new technology to increase
efficiency and avoid traditional technological hurdles 5.20 Chair’s closing remarks
and equipment problems
• Addressing the issues associated with access to 5.30 End of day one & networking drinks
transmission networks

11.00 Networking refreshment break

11.30 Maintaining and Developing the Confidence of
Utilities in Geothermal Reliability
Addressing the concerns of utilities looking to support the
growing potential in geothermal power. This session will
bring together a selection of investor-owned and municipal
utilities to address the challenges they face, how geothermal
compares with other renewable energies in terms of
reliability, and what they need to see from the geothermal
sector if they are to commit to purchasing a significantly
greater amount of geothermal power.
• What level of reliability and consistency do utilities need
to see in order to agree to purchase?
• The effect of failing to fulfil a Power Purchase
Agreement and the reasons for doing so
• What can geothermal companies actually commit to in
real terms?
• Reducing the risk to utilities of falling short of their
Renewable Portfolio Standard as the geothermal market
grows

12.30 Networking lunch break


“Excellent panel of speakers, and well organized” DG, Calpine

Day 2: Friday 25 February 2011 11.10 Round Table Debates
Delegates will have the opportunity to attend 2 of the 6 round
8.30 Welcome coffee table topics, each led by an expert speaker. The roundtables will
allow you to pose specific questions to the group and debate key
9.00 Chair’s opening remarks topics with a cross section of your industry peers.

Uncovering Regional Opportunities for 1. Expanding Geothermal Exploration into New States
Assessing the scale of the opportunity in emerging geothermal
states, including Colorado, Alaska and Idaho
Geothermal Development

9.10 New Market Opportunities in Central America
and the Caribbean
2. Uncovering the Potential in South America
Identifying the most promising exploration opportunities in
• Analyzing existing and planned sites and the potential South American markets. Understanding the licensing systems
for future projects for new geothermal projects
• Uncovering licensing scenarios and their implications for
foreign investment in the region 3. Central America and the Caribbean
• Case studies of recent projects, addressing region- Debating the costs and benefits of operating in Central America
specific challenges and opportunities and the Caribbean, and how to overcome potential obstacles

9.40 South America - Taking a Closer Look at Chile
and Peru
1. Discussing Oil and Gas Partnerships in More Depth
Discussing the current status of projects, the technology that
• Identifying the most promising exploration opportunities
supports it and the prospects for the future
and the associated policy frameworks in South American
markets
• Understanding the licensing systems for new geothermal
2. Access to Transmission Networks; Ensuring an Effective System
Overcoming key hurdles and sharing experience in order to
projects develop a strategy for success
• Addressing environmental approval processes to get your
project off the ground 3. Debating the Value of Recent Technological Developments
• The role of multi-lateral investment agencies in With cost of installation still prohibitively high, technology
providing loans and guarantees to enable projects to advance may hold the key to reducing barriers to entry. This
proceed session is an opportunity to compare notes on the tools
available, and debate the merits of emerging options
10.10 Expanding Geothermal Exploration into
New States 1.10 Networking lunch break
• Assessing the scale of the opportunity in emerging
geothermal states, including Colorado, Alaska and Idaho Closing Keynote Session: Securing Financial Investment
• Case studies of current projects under exploration and
development 2.10 In-depth Tutorial - The View of Geothermal
from the Capital Markets
10.40 Networking refreshment break • This session will provide a focused analysis of how
geothermal is perceived by the markets, what they do

“Good opportunity to learn about the
and don’t understand about geothermal and what you
can do to improve the likelihood of investment. The

current state of the large geothermal
discussion will also uncover common pitfalls when raising
finance by analyzing the sector’s past mistakes.
companies, investment opportunities 2.40 Raising Capital: Prospects and Challenges in 2011
and getting funding through the • What are private equity and venture capital investors

federal government”
looking for in a geothermal prospect?
• How are projects being structured to reduce risk for the
MB, Natural Resources Canada investor?
• Is the trend for consolidation set to continue in 2011?
• Writing effective applications to ensure you get the

financing you need
• Matching potential sources of capital to the stage of your
company’s development in order to maximize your
opportunity whilst ensuring a good fit
• Forecasting the long term future for investment in
geothermal power and analyzing how, as an industry,
potential can be maximized
3.50 Chair’s closing remarks
4.00 Close of conference
Agenda correct at time of going to press


“I can honestly say, without hesitation, that my attendance at the conference could be the single deciding
factor that will ultimately put my company on the map” GA, Universal Geopower (previous attendee at GeoPower Americas)

Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities
GeoPower Americas 2011 brings together I Gain access to key decision makers and shorten the sales process
the driving forces from every part of the
geothermal supply chain - from policy-makers I Save time and money by meeting them in one place
and investors, to utilities and developers, to I Meet new clients and reaffirm relationships with existing ones
drilling companies and manufacturers. The I Understand the needs of potential clients and tailor your services to meet them
GeoPower Americas 2011 exhibition is THE
place to position your company as a leader in I Establish your company's position amongst the industry movers and shakers
the Americas market. Establish your company I Benchmark your strategy with other major solution providers
early, network with companies successfully
I Make the right connections to ensure the future
active in the region and reap the rewards as
success of your business
the market expands.
To the Conference Room To the Conference Room

r
t you
Do n't le eave you
rs l ies
etito tunit
comp - oppor OOK
1 2 3 4 5 6

En
nd B
behi mited so tee

tra
li ran

nc
are gua Past exhibitors include:
W to ackage

e
18 7
NO p
your

17 8

16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9

Varying levels of sponsorship are available to cater for your individual needs and marketing budgets
Contact Paul Shearer for further details: Tel: +44 203 355 4211, Fax: +44 207 900 1853
Email: paul.shearer@greenpowerconferences.com

FORTHCOMING EVENTS Green Power Conferences was established in 2003 by a
team of professional, environmentally aware event
experts and were the first to offer professionally organised
events focusing on the sustainability sector. Over the last five years, we have
welcomed over 10,000 delegates from 92 countries and built a global database of
400,000+ contacts. Our expertise lies in producing high quality, interactive
8-9 December 2010 conferences that provide ample networking opportunities for delegates and partners
Paris, France alike. Green Power Conferences offsets the impacts of its commercial activities
towards renewable energy projects.

MEDIA PARTNERS
25-26 January 2011 Green Power Conferences consistently work in strategic partnership with industry
Las Vegas, USA leading organizations and trade publications. Our international and targeted marketing
campaigns ensure excellent marketing exposure for our partners.
If you would like to partner with us, please contact Laura Proctor,
laura.proctor@greenpowerconferences.com

5-6 April 2011
Sao Paulo, Brazil


Ea kin ff y 20
Tel:

be

Bo % nua
+1 971 238 0700

rly g
fo

o o r
10 3 Ja
re
Fax: +1 971 228 0308

1
E-mail: graham.swanson@greenpowerconferences.com
24-25 February 2011 Online: www.greenpowerconferences.com/geoamericas
Hyatt Regency, San Francisco, USA

11
Please Register Me For Standard Rates

□ 2 Day Conference (24-25 February) US$1999

□ Geothermal 101 Training Course (23 January) US$899

□ Non-Profit Organization Rate (20% discount)
These reduced rates are available for registered NGOs, government representatives and non-profit organizations only. Reduced rates are at the discretion of Green Power Conferences and proof of status may be requested.

□ Special Group Offer: Register 3 delegates, only pay for 2

Early Booking Rates: Save an additional 10% if you book before 13 January 2011

Delegate Details
Delegate 1: Name: .......................................................................................... Surname: ......................................................................................

Job Title: ...................................................................................................... ................................................................................................

Telephone: .................................................................................................... Business Email:................................................................................


Job Title: ...................................................................................................... ................................................................................................



Job Title: ...................................................................................................... ................................................................................................


Company Details Venue:
Hyatt Regency San Francisco
Company Name: ................................................................................................................................
5 Embarcadero Center,
Address: ...................................................................................................................................... San Francisco, California, USA 94111
Tel: +1 415 788 1234 Fax: +1 415 398 2567
................................................................................................................................................ http://sanfranciscoregency.hyatt.com
Accommodation:
..........................................................................Postcode: ............................................................ Registered delegates will be sent hotel
options and booking forms.
Country:................................................................Fax: ....................................................................

Payment Details

Please charge my credit card TERMS & CONDITIONS
CONFIRMATION: You will receive confirmation of your booking by email.
Please debit my: If you do not receive anything within 48 hours, please contact info@greenpowerconferences.com to
ensure we have received your booking.
Card no. CANCELLATIONS: If you cancel at least 10 full working days before the event date you will only be
charged a 15% cancellation fee. We regret that no cancellations can be accepted after this date and full
Expiry date payment is due. Cancellations which are the result of a Force Majeure Event will also be chargeable on
the above guidelines. Substitutions are welcome at any time. All other amendments to your booking may
Amount Security code incur a 5% charge.
CONTENT: It may be necessary for reasons beyond the control of the organizers to alter the content and
Cardholder’s name timing of the agenda or the identity of the speakers.
FORCE MAJEURE: If for any reason arising from or attributable to acts, events, omissions or accidents
Signature beyond Green Power Conferences’ reasonable control it is necessary to make amendments to the original
planning of an event or it becomes impossible to run an event, Green Power Conferences is relieved of
International Bank Transfer all obligations and does not take any responsibility for compensation, reimbursement of any additional
Account name: Green Thinking (Services) Ltd expenses, inconvenience or loss of business that may be experienced by attendees. Further to this,
Bank: Barclays Green Power Conferences reserves the right to retain delegate fees as a contribution to all venue and

PAYMENT MUST BE
Bank Address: 38 Hans Crescent, London, administrative costs incurred.
SW1X 0LZ United Kingdom DATA PROTECTION: The personal information provided by you on this brochure will be held on a
Sort Code: 20-47-35
Account Number: 87434988
RECEIVED PRIOR TO database. Sometimes your details may be made available to partner companies for marketing purposes.

THE CONFERENCE
If you do not wish your details to be used for this purpose, please tick here □.
Swift Code: BARCGB22 For full terms and conditions please see
IBAN: GB44BARC20473587434988 http://www.greenpowerconferences.com/general/booking_terms.html

Fax your completed registration to: +1 971 228 0308
Organized By:

or Register Online at: www.greenpowerconferences.com

GeoPower Americas

Recomendados

Recomendados

Mais conteúdo relacionado

Mais procurados

Mais procurados (11)

Semelhante a GeoPower Americas

Semelhante a GeoPower Americas (20)

GeoPower Americas