Coal Power Project Development - Status and Outlook
June 1-3, 2005 - Embassy Suites Hotel Downtown Denver - Denver, CO
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Coal is mounting a significant comeback as an energy source, with 15-20 new plants likely to be built in the near future driven by technological advances, government initiatives, and the need to diversify generation portfolios to reduce fuel risk. Attend the Coal Power Project Development conference to get the most complete and realistic assessment of the costs risks and viability of coal-fired generation projects. You'll hear ...

  • 100+ New Coal Developments-which will succeed?

  • Prospects for transmission expansion to service remote coal facilities

  • Latest update on public policy initiatives-and their impacts on development & finance of new coal projects

  • The utility resource planner's perspective-how does coal power fit in?

  • Assessing the costs and risks of modern coal plant technology-and understanding which projects will be financed 

And, 8 Cutting edge coal-fired power project development case studies-leading developers share their experience and insights.  Register Today!

Topics Include:
  • Coal Power Industry Drivers
  • Coal Power Project Developments-Assessing the Drivers for Project Success and Failure
  • An Overview of 100+ Projects In Development
  • Impacts of Transmission and Public Policy Issues On Coal Project Development
  • Prospects for Transmission Expansion to Support Coal Project Development
  • Latest Update on Public Policy Initiatives That Will Impact Coal Project Viability
  • Coal's Role In Utility Planning and Procurement
  • The Power Purchaser Perspective-Where Does Coal Fit In?
  • Coal Power Project Economics and Finance
  • Understanding the Costs and Risks of Modern Coal Technology-How Financeable and Profitable Will New Coal Projects Be?
  • Coal Power Project Development Case Studies
  • Developments in the Northeast, Southeast, and Texas
  • Upper Great Plains and Midwestern Projects
  • Developments in Colorado and the Southwest
  • Status and Outlook for Montana-Wyoming Projects

Speakers and Workshop Instructors Include:

Jerry Vaninetti, Management Consultant
Jeff Webb, Director of Planning, MIDWEST ISO
Chris Reese, System Planning Manager, PUGET SOUND ENERGY
Ray W. Brush II, Manager, Regional Transmission Policy, NORTHWESTERN ENERGY
Robert L. Mitchell, Pres. and COO, TRANS-ELECT NEW TRANSMISSION DEVELOPMENT CO.
Doug Larson, Exec. Dir., Western Interstate Energy Board, WESTERN GOVERNORS ASSN.
Steve Waddington, Director, Project Development, PACIFICORP
Jim Sims, Executive Director, WESTERN BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE
Wayman Robinett, Director of Energy Resource Planning, PUGET SOUND ENERGY
Clint Kalich, Manager of Resource Planning and Power Supply Analysis, AVISTA CORP.
Matthew S. Preston, Senior Consultant, HILL & ASSOCIATES
Chris Turner, Director, C&T Resource Planning, PACIFICORP
Ron Ott, Director of Coal Programs, BLACK & VEATCH
George Nash, Vice President, WASHINGTON GROUP INTERNATIONAL
John Cogan, Director, Global Energy Group, CREDIT SUISSE FIRST BOSTON
Jake Udris, Senior Vice President, Energy Division, COBANK
Christopher Colbert, Vice President, Coal Development, GENPOWER LLC
Joe Tondu, President, TONDU CORPORATION
Jacob Williams, VP, Generation Development, PEABODY ENERGY (projects in IL, KY & NM)
Charlie Crane, Senior Vice President, TRI-STATE G & T
Thomas Johns, Managing Director, SITHE GLOBAL LLC
Bill Connors, Vice President, Contracts and Regulatory, CENTENNIAL POWER, INC.
Mike Ruffatto, President, NORTH AMERICAN POWER GROUP, LTD.
Steve Thome, Managing Director, BLACK HILLS ENERGY
Louis Szablya, Consultant to Great Northern/Kiewit

Pre-Conference Workshop

Successful Coal Power Project Development - Wednesday, June 1

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