MAIN SUMMIT DAY 2

22 October 2008

8:30

REGISTRATION

9:00

THE FUTURE OF ENERGY AND IMPLICATIONS FOR GHG EMISSIONS LEVELS

Learn about Abu Dhabi’s plans for its energy industry and its outlook on the future of the world’s energy resources. See how energy sustainability can be achieved in the Middle East and the implications of these changes on the world’s GHG emissions.

Senior Representative
ABU DHABI FUTURE ENERGY COMPANY

LOCAL STRATEGIES 1

From Experience – Waste Sector Projects

9:30

CDM PROJECT DEVELOPMENT IN THE WASTE SECTOR – CURRENT STATUS, OPPORTUNITIES AND LESSONS LEARNED

Gain insight into the current CDM opportunities in the waste sector using Veolia’s own experience with development and implementation. Learn the usual challenges and pitfalls and weigh them against the benefits of waste-related CDM projects.

Gary Crawford
Vice President - Greenhouse Gas Department
VEOLIA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

10:00

COFFEE BREAK AND CHAT

10:30

LANDFILL GAS PROJECTS

Case studies on landfill gas recovery and flaring projects in North Africa. Examine the potential for LFG projects in the MENA region and project possible inhibitors to their implementation using experience from existing projects.

Mounir Ferchichi (tbc)
Director General
AGENCE NATIONALE DE GESTION DES DÉCHETS (ANGED), TUNISIA

LOCAL STRATEGIES 2

From Experience – N2O and Fugitive Projects

11:00

THE CHALLENGES OF OIL AND GAS PROJECTS IN THE CDM

The oil and gas industry offers attractive opportunities for carbon offset initiatives, with various factors driving and inhibiting investment in CDM projects. Examine opportunities and prepare for possible challenges from origination to verification.

Pedro Moura Costa
President and Founder
ECOSECURITIES GROUP

11:30

N2O DESTRUCTION PROJECTS

Case studies on N2O destruction projects in North Africa. Examine the potential for N2O projects in the MENA region and anticipate possible challenges using experience from existing projects.

Hani Riskalla (tbc)
Executive Director
CARBON EGYPT LTD.

12:00

EXECUTIVE NETWORKING LUNCH

LOCAL STRATEGIES 3

From Experience – Renewable Energy and Fuel Switching Projects

2:00

WIND POWER PROJECTS

Case studies on wind power projects in North Africa. Examine the potential for wind power in the MENA region and project potential inhibitors and challenges using experience from existing projects.

Azzeddine Khatami (tbc)
OFFICE NATIONALE D’ELECTRICITÉ, MOROCCO

2:30

FOSSIL FUEL SWITCH PROJECTS

Build a road map to fossil fuel switch projects in the Middle East and North Africa using the Egyptian Brick Factory GHG Reduction Project as a template. Discuss advantages of fossil fuel switch projects, and examine opportunities for fossil fuel switch in the region.

Richard Szudy
President
IDEA – EGYPT
Director
PEI – EUROPE

3:00

KEY STRATEGIES FOR FOSSIL FUEL SWITCHING IN POWER GENERATION

Case study on the Aqaba Thermal Power Station (ATPS) Fuel Switching Project. Learn the implications of fuel switching in power generation, potential difficulties and challenges, and strategies for successful project development.

Omar Daour (tbc)
Managing Director Assistant / Technical
CENTRAL ELECTRICITY GENERATING COMPANY, JORDAN

3:30

TEA BREAK AND CHAT

LOCAL STRATEGIES 4

Moving Forward – More CDM Projects in the Middle East

4:00

PROJECTS WITH SMELTERS – HOW TO MAKE IT WORK

Case study on an existing energy efficiency project at a smelter. Numerous smelters can be found in the MENA region, and represent a large potential group of CDM project hosts. Discuss the outlook for projects with MENA smelters using this case study.

D. R. Kulkarni (tbc)
Senior Vice President (Projects)
H & R JOHNSON (INDIA) LTD.

INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION

So, What Now?

4:30

THE VIEW IN ABU DHABI: OUTLOOK FOR GHG EMISSIONS REDUCTION IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA

Discuss with regional and global stakeholders on the potential for GHG abatement projects in the Middle East and North Africa, and the role of carbon trading in mitigating the climate change impact of industries in the region.

5:00

CLOSING REMARKS