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Asia 2020
20.00 hrs: 19.30 hrs: Welcome Reception 17.30 hrs: Networking party 19.30 hrs: Conference Dinner
Speakers’ and Chairpersons’ Reception Garden and Terrace, Exhibition Halls Thean Hou Temple
Shang Palace Restaurant, Shangri-La Hotel Shangri-La Hotel (Evening free for private parties) Kuala Lumpur
TRAINING WORKSHOPS
Monday 9 March: Half day, afternoon in hydropower. In particular, we will review the finance options
Shangri-La hotel together with the risks and possible risk mitigation strategies. The
discussion will offer the participants an opportunity to pursue the
PRIVATE SECTOR ROLE IN FUTURE HYDROPOWER current thinking around these topics as well as have an input to
Led by Dr Judith Plummer-Braeckman, the subsequent stages of our research on the financing of hydro-
University of Cambridge, UK power projects.
Hydropower is cost effective and can offer many additional benefits
beyond power generation. However, these projects are highly
Monday 9 March: Full day
capital-intensive and site-specific, with a long preparation phase,
lengthy construction period, and multiple environmental and social Shangri-La hotel
concerns. As a result, they are often regarded as risky investments, DESIGN A SMALL HYDRO PLANT IN A DAY
especially by private sector investors, making it difficult to attract
Led by Prof David Williams and Gordon Black,
financing for new projects. Yet hydropower accounts for the largest Learning Hydro, UK
share of renewable energy generation globally and will, as such,
play a key role in facilitating the transition to a zero-carbon Many factors are considered in the design and construction of the
economy and improving energy access in emerging markets. It optimum hydropower project.
could also support the transition to a greater proportion of inter- All parts of a scheme are interrelated and interdependent. Change
mittent renewables in electricity grids through providing energy one component and all others will be affected. This workshop,
storage and grid stability services. The limited nature of public following successful ones held in Vientiane, Montreux, Marrakech,
resources means that more private sector financing will be needed Seville, Danang, Gdansk, Namibia and Porto, is aimed at people
in the future to facilitate this transition. who are, or will be, involved in hydropower development as part
The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership of rural electrification programmes. It will cover run-of-river hydro
(CISL) will present a workshop which aims to bring together a projects in the ‘pico’ to ‘mini’ range (1 kW to 1 MW capacity).
diverse group of stakeholders, with an interest in finance, to As this is a diverse form of energy production, there are always
discuss the role that the private sector may play in future investment areas which are unfamiliar to people, despite many individual
specialisms. This workshop aims to fill in the gaps, and help people A comprehensive and effective flood forecasting and warning
to gain a good basic grounding in the topic. All relevant aspects system is essential for counties facing frequent flood events such
will be covered, from rainfall to energy evaluation, including: as monsoon floods, flash floods or high tide floods. Although the
• Analysis of scheme location and definition of potential technology of flood forecasting has been developed over the past
catchments; • Turning rainfall into an available flow range from a 30 years, obtaining fast and accurate flood forecasts remains a
catchment and development of a flow duration curve; • Power and major challenge. In this context, the workshop will discuss the
energy generated calculation; • Intake structures, channel and/or procedures for developing a flood forecasting and warning system
pipeline routes and sizing; • Powerhouse design and equipment based on the latest approaches with the use of ICT technology and
• Turbine selection • Generator, controls and switchgear options; the latest modelling methods to ensure that flood alerts generated
and, • Grids, national and local. beneficial to flood victims.
This will be a ‘hands-on’ workshop, which will involve the Thursday 12 March : Half day (in parallel with
participants, working in groups, to develop an actual hydropower the morning sessions of ASIA 2020)
project during the day. After presentations on the individual
scheme aspects, the groups will put together the components of Shangri-La Hotel
the project. This will follow through to the completed design. EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN
Led by Ir. Azman Abu Bakar
Sediment is a major pollutant in waterways. Sediment-laden
FOUR TRAINING WORKSHOPS runoff increases the total suspended solid (TSS) and turbidity
COORDINATED BY MYCOLD (NTU) of the receiving waterways. Uncontrolled earth disturbance,
deforestation and construction activities, exposed to rainfall and
runoff, cause excessive erosion and sedimentation. The larger the
exposed earth disturbance the higher risk of water pollution which
Monday 9 March: Full day
can adversely impact the public health, safety and welfare. There-
Shangri-La Hotel fore, qualified persons preparing erosion and sediment control
DAM SAFETY REVIEW plans (ESCP) must produce designs that allow proper management
Led by Tony Bennett and Clare Raska, Canadian Dam Association of earth disturbance activities including the associated processes
and soils, and operators/contractors must follow the plans and
This will provide an overview of the process presented in Technical specifications, to minimize water pollution and prevent water
Bulletin: Dam Safety Reviews (CDA 2016). Participants will gain an quality violation.
understanding of the roles and expectations of the Dam Owner The course will focus on preparing an effective ESCP based on a
and the Review Engineer, as well as the context of the Dam Safety systematic approach, ESCP implementation and best management
Review within a dam safety programme or management system. practices (BMPs) inspection and reporting for water pollution risks
The workshop outlines the steps that should be carried out by a mitigation. The course will help the participants to gain the practical
Dam Owner in preparation for a Dam Safety Review, the activities knowledge and skill sets needed to deal with issues/challenges as
undertaken by the review engineer during the process, and the well as the applicable regulatory requirements related to erosion
need for follow-up by the owner after the report has been and sediment control (ESC) and storm water pollution prevention.
delivered.
During the workshop, participants will use a fictional case study in
group exercises to demonstrate:
Friday 13 March: Full day
The level of effort required to scope a Dam Safety Review; the The Energy Sphere, Universiti Tenaga Nasional
type of information required to assess the safety of a dam; a (Uniten), Kuala Lumpur
framework for considering hazards and failure modes; and the EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR DAM SAFETY
need for Dam Safety Review findings to support decision making. Led by Tony Bennett and Clare Raska, Canadian Dam
Association
Monday 9 March: Full day
The Emergency Management for Dam Safety Workshop is a process
Shangri-La Hotel
to assist dam owners in preparing emergency preparedness and
PLANNING AND REQUIREMENTS FOR FLOOD response plans, in order to serve the basic needs of the owner,
FORECASTING AND WARNING SYSTEMS community first responders, and those who regulate dam safety.
Led by Ir Sazali Osman, Ir Rajaselvam a/l Govindaraju, The workshop provides an understanding roles and responsibilities
Ir Dr Mohd Zaharifudin Muhamad Ali, Mohamad Hafiz Hassan, of the dam owner and stakeholders, focusing on the importance of
Noor Marzilah Maulad Binti Abdul Mutalib, Department of community engagement and the ways to promote community
Irrigation & Drainage, Malaysia resilience.
CONFERENCE SESSIONS
The following pages show details of confirmed sessions and speakers. Additional speakers and panellists are being invited, and details of
updates will be posted regularly on our website (www.hydropower-dams.com)
z Hydropower and fish: recurring issues and how to solve them – Toby Coe, Fishtek, UK
Tuesday 10 March ~ Morning z Beginning of operation of the Nam Ngiep 1 sustainable hydro plant in Lao PDR –
K. Nakamura, Y. Murakami and S. Tsutsui, Kansai Electric Power Company, Japan; K. Kubo
Opening Plenary Session and J.E.M. Cockcroft, Nam Ngiep 1 Power Company, Laos
z Welcome to ASIA 2020 and introduction to the programme – Alison Bartle, Director,
Aqua-Media International Ltd, UK Session 3 - Planning tools
Chair: Dr Kamal Laksiri, CEB, Sri Lanka
z Opening addresses by:
z Quick study of run-of-river potentials with SimPower software – D. Irwanto, Indonesia
• Michael Rogers, President, ICOLD Hydro Consult, Indonesia; M. Bernicot, ISL Ingénierie, France
• Felix Reinders, President, ICID
z Expansion of the system operations model for the Mahaweli river basin, Sri Lanka
• Datin Prof Ir Dr Lariyah Binti Mohd Sidek, President, MYCOLD – J. Mödinger, B. Freeman and B. Dibrani, Tractebel Engineering GmbH, Germany
• Niels Nielsen, IEA-Hydro
z Screening of potential hydropower sites in Philippines using GIS and global data resources
• Officers of TNB/Uniten and Sarawak Energy
– P. Thapa, P. Schäfer and S. Palt, Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG, Germany
Coffee break and official opening of the ASIA 2020 Exhibition (Additional papers to be confirmed)
Plenary Session Part 2 – Keynote addresses will include Session 4 - Contractual and legal issues
z Dam safety experiences in my 40 year career in hydropower and dams (Chair to be confirmed)
– Michael Rogers, President, International Commission on Large Dams z After the hydropower feasibility study: The technical steps to financial close
z Future hydropower in the post-2020 world – Asit K. Biswas, Lee Kuan Yew School of Water – A. Noble, WSP Australia Pty Limited, Australia
Policy, Singapore z Legal, contractual and insurance issues for the hydropower development in Nepal
z Keynote address from the World Bank – P. Karki, The World Bank – G.P. Kayastha, Chilime Engineering and Services Company, Nepal
z Global Energy Perspective 2019 – C. Tryggestad, N. Sharnma, O. Rolser, B. Smeets and z Improving construction time and budget overrun risk management using Monte Carlo
J. van de Staaij, McKinsey & Company, Malaysia simulation – F-P. Nagel, M.F. Sifuentes and M. Beisler, ILF Consulting Engineers Ltd., Thailand
z India’s DRIP programme for upgrading major water infrastructure (speaker to be confirmed) z Hulu Terengganu hydroelectric project: The sequencing of Puah dam construction and its
contractual perspective – M.S. Bin Abu Bakar, Tenaga Nasional Berhad, Malaysia
z Introduction to the guidance for the preparation of tender documents in the emerald
book underground works: Managing time risk and cost – M. Smith, Matrics Consult Ltd,
Tuesday 10 March ~ Afternoon Rep of Korea
z Is the FIDIC Emerald Book (Ed. 2019) the best contract for hydropower and dam
Session 1 - Change and complexity in hydropower construction projects? – S. Giraud. EGIS, France
finance: From MDBs and PPPs to bilateral debt Session 5 - Social benefits of hydropower and dams
Chair: Dr Judith Plummer Braeckman, University of Cambridge, UK
Chair: Dr Cecilia Tortajada, Institute of Water Policy at the Lee Kuan Yew
The scale of finance needed for large-scale energy infrastructure projects is beyond the levels
which can be provided by development finance alone. This, together with a perception that School of Water Policy, Singapore
electricity projects can be self-funding where tariffs are cost-reflective has led to multilateral z Keynote: Social-related aspects of hydropower development within a framework of
development banks assuming new roles to facilitate and provide guarantees for large hydro- climate change – Dr Cecilia Tortajada, Institute of Water Policy at the Lee Kuan Yew School
power projects. Increasingly, projects are being financed through public-private-partnership of Water Policy, Singapore
(PPP) arrangements, even in emerging economies, sometimes with support from financiers in a z Benefit sharing: Enablers, framing mitigation, conflict resolution and development goals
neighbouring country wishing to import electricity generated by the project. However, private – S. Dhillion, Enviro-Dev, Norway
financing packages are complex and can take a long time to reach financial closure leading to
delays in development. Obtaining private finance for economically viable projects in emerging z Benefit sharing in hydropower projects of Nepal for economic transformation
economies can also be challenging, because private sector investors are often not remunerated – U. Khatiwada, NRN Infrastructure & Development Limited, Nepal
by governments for the economic and system benefits of a large hydropower dam. z Managing hydropower sustainability risks and opportunities through enhancement of
Emerging economies are increasingly turning to so-called ‘coordinated bilateral finance’, social and environmental impact assessment: A corporate commitment – D.C. Yiu Li,
from the export credit agencies in BRIC and other economies (such as China Exim Bank). J.A.J. Blandoi, F.H. Pathi and N.K. Bujang, Sarawak Energy Berhad, Malaysia
High debt service and the lack of attention to social and environmental protection protocols z Difficulties in capturing and quantifying the benefits of hydro plants – G. Dos Santos
are among the suggested challenges for emerging economies from this form of finance, but Cruz Rocha, M. Yasuo Kikuchi and M.A. Villarinho Gomes, Worley, Brazil
it can be quicker and simpler to arrange than MDB or commercial finance. The talks in this
session will examine the risks and benefits associated with all forms of finance, with
illustrative examples from sub-Saharan Africa and Southeast Asia and the ways in which Session 6 - River basin management
hydropower finance has changed over time. and cascade developments
Chair: Prof Bogdan Popa, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Romania
Session 2 - Environmental aspects of hydro z Operation of run-of-river hydro plants: an example based on XPCL and CNR experience
respectively on Mekong and Rhône rivers – C. Sampic and S. Puangpatcharakul Sakolkiat,
and dam development Xayaburi Power Company Ltd, Lao PDRs; B. Graff and S. Legrand, CNR, France
Chair: Dr Stephen Sparkes, Statkraft, Norway z Joint and intelligent regulation of large-scale cascade reservoirs for integrated river
z Assessment on effectiveness of environmental management framework for the Baleh basin management – Yan Huang, Qiang Zou, Lu Yi, Shan Yu and Xuemin Wang, Changjiang
hydroelectric project, Sarawak – Deebak Subramani, Law Ing Nguong and Wong Tat King, Institute of Survey, Planning, Design and Research, China
Sarawak Energy Berhad, Malaysia z Challenges of the development of independent hydropower projects as part of a cascade
z New sustainable water treatment for rural communities by the Theun-Hinboun Hydropower on the Arun river, Nepal – M. Heider, Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG, Germany; N.R. Singh,
Power Company, Laos – Singphet Keothongnin and J. Millgate, Theun-Hinboun Power S. Dhungel and A. Shrestha, Department of Electricity Development (DOED), Nepal
Company (THPC), Laos z Downsizing versus Megalomania: Why downsizing often is the better solution – shown
z Sustainable hydro development: Case study of Hulu Terengganu – Shahril Mod Husin, with the example of the Thakot hydro plant development in Pakistan – R. Siebel,
Alya Filza Effendi, Mohd Syafiq Zakeyuddin, Ayuni Shamsul Bahari, Aisah Md Shukor and Tractebel Engineering GmbH, Germany; M.A. Sheikh, Water and Power Development
Shukor Md Nor, UNITEN/MYCOLD, Malaysia Authority (WAPDA), Pakistan
z Reducing the risk of operational issues due to entrained air using CFD analysis
Wednesday 11 March ~ Morning – T. Frener and F-P. Nagel, ILF Consulting Engineers (Asia) Ltd, Thailand
z Study for the rehabilitation of the bottom outlet service and emergency gates for the
de-sedimentation tunnel at the Shahid Abbaspour dam and powerplant – M. Ghaderi,
Session 7 - Development opportunities and challenges Fanavari Novin Niroo Co, Iran
in Asian countries z DRIP: 223 dams to be rehabilitated in India - Lessons learnt – S. Giraud, Egis, France
Chair: H.I. Aker, Dolsar Engineering, Turkey
z Lao Coordination and Monitoring Center (CMC): Achievement and the next steps
Session 11 - Climate change: Research and resilience
– S. Trossat and B. Graff, CNR, France; Chansaveng Boungnong and L. Laspho, Ministry of (Chair to be confirmed)
Energy and Mines, Lao PDR z Keynote: Water storage for managing extreme hydrological events caused by climate
National overviews will then be presented on potential, development opportunities and change – Prof Asit K. Biswas, Lee Kuan Yew School of Water Policy, Singapore,
challenges in a number of Asian countries, including India, Nepal, Myanmar, Laos, z IEA Communiqué to national governments on ‘Climate change: Adaptation, resilience
Turkey, Iraq and others. and valuation of hydropower services’ – N. Nielsen, IEA-Hydro
z Future safety of dams in a changing climate – Lariyah Mohd Sidek, Hidayah Basri, Koh Kah
Session 8 - Civil engineering: Design and construction Hoong, Azwin Zailti Abdul Razad, Mohd Azmi Ismail, Sabri Abdul Mulok, Mohd Zaki Mat Amin,
Co-Chairs: M. Rogers, ICOLD President and Stantec, USA; UNITEN/MYCOLD, Malaysia
Prof Xu Zeping, IWHR/CHINCOLD, China z The importance of hydroelectric power generation in combatting climate change in the
Malaysian context – C.R. Donnelly, S. Bohrn, S. McGeachie and J. Groeneveld, Hatch Ltd, Canada
z Keynote: RCC dam developments over the past 20 years – Dr M.R.H. Dunstan, MD&A, UK
z The economics of climate change in the context of hydropower in Asia – S.D. Usher,
z Construction challenges of a high CFRD dam for the Nam Ngum 3 hydro plant Aqua~Media International Ltd, UK
– X. Ducos, Q. Bercher, G. Oubry and F. Brousset, Artelia Eau & Environnement, France;
K. Phet-Asa, Electricité du Laos, Lao PDR
z Concrete faced rockfill dam (CFRD) construction at the 330 MW Kishanganga hydro- Wednesday 11 March ~ Afternoon
electric project, India – S. Dave and S. Raut, Hindustan Construction Company Ltd,
India Session 12 - Hydropower equipment
z The design and construction of a new dam and hydro plant in Kurdistan, Iraq Chair: J. Gummer, Hydro-Consult Pty Ltd, Australia
– H-A. Hawramany, Hydropower Consultant, Iraq
z Xayaburi hydropower project: Challenges encountered and overcome during the
z Design aspects of grid diaphragm walls under the circular buttress weir – M.M. Arslan, commissioning phase of the first run-of-river hydropower plant on the lower Mekong
Dolsar Engineering Inc Co, Turkey – A. Schürmann and G. Judtmann, Afry, Switzerland; W. Nedsawang and P. Mahamai,
z Design and construction of large dams on deep alluvial foundations – W. Saleira, CK Power Plc, Thailand
RCS Inc, Canada z Development and selection principles for Francis turbine runners in China’s sedimentary
z Application of digital transformation to civil engineering field related to hydropower river hydro stations– Pei Zhenwei and Gao Daoyang, China Gezhouba Group International
– M. Kawaguchi, M. Sumida, T. Araki and S. Hibi, Kansai Electric Power Company, Japan Engineering Co Ltd
z Practical feedback on the construction and start operation of Nam Lik 1 hydropower z Optimization of operational strategy of hydro turbines against hydro-abrasive erosion
project in Lao PDR – E. Mine and N. Bourcier de Carbon, Tractebel Engineering, France – S. Sangal, M.K. Singhal and R.P. Saini, Indian Institute of Technology, India
z The use of cement-based mortar and concrete for repair, rehabilitation and retrofitting z Surface modification for protection against silt erosion of hydro turbine components
of concrete dams – J.R.M. Conde da Silva, National Laboratory for Civil Engineering, Portugal – R. Sood and S. Sood, Industrial Processors & Metallizers (P) Ltd., India
z Geomembranes in pumped-storage schemes – G. Vaschetti and A. Scuero, Carpi Tech, z Multiple compact units: Detailed analysis – P. Duflon, Andritz Hydro SAS, France
Switzerland; J. Cowland, Carpi Tech, USA z Voith’s StreamDiver® solution for decentralized low head hydropower plant operation
z Lower Kaleköy dam: A tailor made composite dam structure – M. Smesnik and – A. Mehta, PT Voith Hydro Indonesia; S. Reich, Voith Hydro Holding GmbH & Co, Germany
M. Verdianz, Pöyry Austria GmbH, Austria z Challenges of implementing reliable and accurate non-intrusive ultrasonic flow
measurement on penstocks at large-scale hydroelectric power plants – D. Funk, Flexim
Session 9 - Achieving optimum performance GmbH, Germany
z High head penstocks – G. Ichikawa, BBA Engineering Ltd, Canada
from ageing assets
Chair: Dr A. Müller, EPFL-LMH, Switzerland Session 13 - Tunnels and underground works
The untapped energy and power potential of ageing hydropower assets is normally much Chair: Dr D. Djarwadi, PT North Sumatera Hydro Energy, Indonesia
less costly to develop than new greenfield sites. This IEA Hydro session presents experience
on ways to identify and develop this potential, as well as modernizing these assets to align z Construction of power waterway for Nam Theun 1 hydropower project – A. Sorgenfrei
with evolving requirements of the electricity system. and P. Nater, Afry, Switzerland; S. Martin, Afry, Thailand
z Review of the existing methodologies to improve existing hydropower performance: A z Planning and design aspects of underground structures for hydropower projects: A case
case history approach – Dr Y. Miyanaga, Central Research Institute of the Electric Power study – K.K. Panthi, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Norway;
Industry, Japan M.R. Dahal, Clean Energy Consultant Pvt, Nepal; B.K. Bhandari and A. Gautam, Super
DordiKha Hydropower Project, Nepal; K.B. Rayamajhi and U.N. Shrestha, Peoples
z Optimizing the operation of hydropower assets through reduced scale model testing Hydropower Company Ltd, Nepal
– Dr A. Müller and Prof F. Avellan, EPFL-LMH, Switzerland
z How CFD enables innovative designs to benefit investors – F-P. Nagel and T. Frener, ILF
z Decision-making flow process developed from examples of good practice from ageing Consulting Engineers (Asia) Ltd, Thailand; K-H. Nagel and M. Boskovic, Latin Swiss Hydro
hydropower stations in Japan – H. Murashige, Japan Electric Power Information Centre S.A.C., Peru
Inc, Japan
z Design of need-based light weight concrete for cavity filling in underground caverns
z Squeezing more ‘juice’ out of Scotland’s hydro – G. Black and Prof D. Williams, Learning – S.K. Sharma, J.K. Thakur and B. Kathar, HCC Ltd, India
Hydro, UK
z Construction of shaft powerhouse for the Nam Theun 1 hydropower project – S. Martin
z Refurbishment and modernization of SEB’s 35 year-old Batang Ai hydroelectric plant and P. Bollinger, Pöyry Energy Ltd., Thailand; C. Kreuzer, Pöyry Austria; D. Rothweiler and
(speaker to be confirmed). M. Steinl, Pöyry Switzerland Ltd., Switzerland
Monday 9 March
Pre-Conference dinner for Chairpersons and Speakers at
20.00 hrs
After meetings and briefings about arrangements for the conference,
those chairing or co-chairing sessions, and speakers presenting
accepted papers, will be welcomed to a reception with a buffet supper
at the elegant Shang Palace Chinese restaurant at the Shangri-La
hotel.This will provide an opportunity for all session participants to
meet and get to know each other other ahead of the sessions. Regular
speakers will have an opportunity to catch up with old friends.
Wednesday 11 March
ASIA 2020 Networking Party in the Exhibition Halls at
17.30 hrs
Refreshments and snacks will be served in the exhibition halls, which
will remain open for two hours after the conference sessions on the
second day of the conference. The networking party is a great way
for delegates to meet with exhibitors they may have missed during
the coffee breaks and lunches for extended discussions. Exhibitors
are invited to prepare special demonstrations of equipment, or to
welcome key groups of delegates to their stand for drinks.
Thursday 12 March
Farewell Dinner at 19.00 hrs
Tuesday 10 March The elegant Thean Hou Temple, a six-tiered Chinese temple, will be
the venue for the ASIA 2020 Gala Dinner. Delegates will be able to
ASIA 2020 Welcome Reception at 19.30 hrs
enjoy apéritifs in the grounds, with an opportunity to view the
This year’s reception will take place in the garden and elegant ground gardens, ornate statues, carvings, and water features. The dinner
floor terrace area of the Shangri-La hotel. Drinks and a buffet supper will be an international feast accompanied by traditional music and
will be served, and this informal evening will be an opportunity to entertainment. It will be a memorable way to end the week of
catch up with friends and make new contacts in the hydro industry. conference activities.
ACCOMPANYING PERSONS’ PROGRAMME
A package of three cultural and touristic visits have been arranged for accompanying persons during the three days of the conference. Tours
will not depart before 09:00 hrs and will return in good time for some relaxation and free time before the evening programme. The group will
travel by luxury coach, and a guide will be with the group throughout the days. Accompanying persons are also invited to all evening events.
Tuesday 10 March
KL Bird Park, Orchid Gardens and Tamarind Springs
Restaurant
Kuala Lumpur Bird Park is a 20.9-acre aviary, located adjacent to
the Lake Gardens within the so-called ‘green lung’ of Kuala Lumpur,
Bukit Aman. The park houses more than 3000 birds, representing
more than 200 species. About 90 per cent are local birds and others
were imported from African and Asia-Pacific countries.
After the Bird Park visit, the group will go on to the Orchid Garden,
together with the adjoining Hibiscus Garden. There will be a chance
to take a walk among exotic tropical blooms in the landscaped
gardens. The park has displays of both terrestrial and epiphytic
orchids, which are only found in tropical climates.
Lunch will be served surrounded by the natural beauty of the jungle,
at the famous Tamarind Springs restaurant, located on the fringe
of the City, within the Ampang natural forest reserve. Tamarind
Springs offers fine contemporary Indochinese cuisine and features
elegant décor, based on traditional Malay houses, infused with
elegant and rustic Asian furnishings. With its wooden decks and
tropical vegetation, it gives the feel of being far from the city centre.
STUDY TOUR B On the second day, the next technical visit Southeast Asia, and was constructed by
will be to the Puah dam, an earthfill Zelan Construction Sdn Bhd. The construction
Kenyir and Terengganu structure which is a key element of the Hulu of the bridge began in August 2014 and
3 days, 2 nights (+ third night in KL) Terengganu hydroelectric complex. Puah was completed in mid-2019. After this visit,
The group will travel by luxury coach to the dam was completed and handed over to the group will travel on to the Kenyir
northeast of the country to Kuala Tereng- the owner (Tenaga Nasional Berhad) in De- Elephant Sanctuary which was built in
ganu, stopping for lunch along the way be- cember 2015. The associated powerplant 2012 on a 256 ha site, of which 90 per
fore arriving at the Kenyir dam, for a houses two 125 MW generating units. After cent has been left in its natural forest state,
briefing and site visit. The dam is 150 m high a briefing and a tour of the dam and to provide a home for the elephant or-
above its foundation, and has a crest length powerplant, the group will travel on to phans who live there. Lunch will be served
of 800 m; the fill volume is 15.20 x 106m3. Pengkalan Gawi for lunch, before taking a at a local restaurant and then the group
After the visit, guests will check into the relaxing boat trip on Kenyir Lake. will depart to the airport for the flight back
4-star Primula beach resort in the heart of The third day will allow participants to enjoy to Kuala Lumpur. Guests will check into the
Kuala Terengganu, overlooking the East the local culture, starting with a visit to the Shangri-La hotel and in the evening there
Coast. This will be the group’s base for two Kuala Terengganu drawbridge; this is the will be a farewell dinner together with Tour A
nights. first drawbridge to be built in Malaysia and participants.
EXHIBITION AND SPONSORSHIP
Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ~ 10-12 March 2020
A major technical exhibition will run alongside the ASIA 2020 conference (10-12 March), showcasing the latest developments in the water
and renewable energy sectors, as well as the activities of professional associations, and the services of specialist consultants, contractors and
equipment suppliers. All lunch and refreshment breaks will take place in the spacious exhibition halls, and there will be a networking party
after the conference sessions on 11 March to provide an additional opportunity for meetings between exhibitors and international delegates.
Exhibition stands are available in units of 6 m2, and custom-built units can be arranged. Some favourable positions still remain; if you would
like to book a place, we recommend that you contact the sales team as soon as possible (see details below).
Single stands available: 3 x 2 m (6 m2) = US$ 3550 = Reserved = Catering
A number of sponsorship opportunities are available, such as conference bags, water coolers, coffee and lunch breaks, WiFi, and various social
events. Full details can be obtained from our Sales & Marketing team, and are also available on our website.
Meanwhile, for further information or to reserve an exhibition stand, contact:
Dr Lukas Port, Mrs Maria Loredo or Mrs Melanie Ganz • Tel: + 44 20 8773 7250/7251/7252 • Email: sales@hydropower-dams.com
www.hydropower-dams.com/asia-2020/exhibition-plan
ASIA 2020 EXHIBITORS (in January 2020)
Andritz Hydro, Austria www.andritz.com/hydro 23
Carpi, Switzerland www.carpitech.com 61
Cementys, France www.cementys.com/fr 49
Dolsar Engineering Inc Co, Turkey www.dolsar.com.tr 42
DLZ Corporation, USA www.dlz.com 10
F. Nencini www.nencini.com 47
Feroinvest DOO, North Macedonia www.feroinvest.mk 14
Gamesa Electric, Spain www.gamesaelectric.com 48
Gilkes, UK www.gilkes.com 43
Glenfield Asia Pacific, Australia www.glenfieldap.com.au 57
Gugler Water Turbines GmbH, Austria www.gugler.com 8
Hydro Maintenance Service, Switzerland www.hmservice.biz 91
ILF Consulting Engineers (Asia) Ltd., Thailand www.ilf.com 3
Indar, Spain www.indar.net 17
Kansai Electric Power Company www.kepco.co.jp/english 1
KGAL Consulting Engineers Ltd, UK www.kgalglobal.com 19
Mapei, Malaysia www.mapei.com 87
Montanhydraulik GmbH, Germany www.montanhydraulik.com 15
Muhr, Germany www.muhr.com 65
Norwegian Pavilion www.norwep.com 28
Pöyry, Switzerland www.poyry.com 13
Rittmeyer AG, Switzerland www.rittmeyer.com 69
SMEC (M) Sdn Bhd, Malaysia www.smec.com 45
Stahlhandel Gröditz GmbH, Germany www.stahlportal.com 7
STM Srl - Sviluppo Tecnologie Meccaniche, Italy www.stmpotenza.com 44
Thordon Bearings Inc, Canada www.ThordonBearings.com 66
Tractebel Engie www.tractebel-engie.com 7
Trevi Construction Co Ltd, China www.trevispa.com/en 55
Troyer SpA, Italy www.troyer.it 5
Voith, Germany www.voith.com 33
Vortex Hydra srl, Italy www.vortexhydradams.com 31
Whessoe Sdn Bhd, Malaysia www.whessoe.com.my 19
Worthington Products, USA www.tuffboom.com 63
WWS Wasskraft GmbH, Austria www.wws-wasserkraft.at 41
Zeco Hydropower, Italy www.zeco.it 18
Industry sponsors:
BOOKING CONDITIONS
The ASIA 2020 - 8th International Conference on ‘Water Resources and Renewable Energy Development in Asia’ is being organized by Hydropower & Dams
(Aqua~Media International), with event administration by Event Management Services, and in close collaboration with ICOLD, MYCOLD, IEA and others.
On-line registration and agents are not liable for any loss or inconvenience resulting from such
You can register on-line via the Hydropower & Dams website at: alteration. The tours are subject to minimum numbers. Tour places are subject to
www.hydropower-dams.com This is a secure site. Registrations will be handled by availability on a first-come-first-served basis. Full payment for tours must be received
Event Management Services on behalf of Aqua~Media. You will receive an acknowl- at the time of registration.
edgement of registration on completion of this process; this is not a confirmation (until
payment is received). Cancellations
Cancellations must be made in writing to Event Management Services. Cancellation
The organizers reserve the right not to accept applications for attendance (for charges will be payable as shown in the Table below.
example, but not exclusively, if applicants are not working in the field of hydro, or if Substitution of delegates after a reservation has been made is acceptable before the
there could be a conflict of interest with the mission of the conference, the organizers, Conference, and no extra fee is payable. Any necessary refunds (see Table below) will
or any policy of the host country). be made after the Conference.
In the unlikely event of any difficulties using this system, please contact Event
Management Services (see contact details below). Liability/Insurance
The registration fees do not include the insurance of participants against personal
Collecting conference documents and badges accidents, sickness, cancellations by any party, theft, loss or damage to personal
The registration desk will be open from 09.00 hrs on Monday 9 March 2020, and del- possessions. The organizers accept no responsibility for death, injury, loss or accident,
egate bags can be collected from 09.00 hrs. Pre-registration is generally required, by delays arising from any act or default of any person, or any other matter arising in
one of the methods mentioned above. connection with conference services or transport. The organizers make no
warranty in this connection.
Payment All services provided are subject to local laws. Arrangements for the Conference have
Payment for all services (fees, hotels, tours) must be made in US dollars (US$) and been made in accordance with UK and Malaysian Law.
received in advance of the Conference. Payment is possible by the following methods: Delegates, exhibitors and tour participants are strongly advised to take out adequate
• On-line by Visa, Amex or Mastercard. personal insurance to cover risks associated with travel, accommodation, cancellation
• By bank transfer (see details on the registration form). and theft or damage to personal belongings.
All fees paid by credit card will be charged in US dollars (US$). The organizers reserve the right to amend any part of the Conference programme or
arrangements, if necessary. In the very unlikely event that it is necessary to cancel
Accommodation any of the Conference arrangements, an appropriate refund will be made and there-
after the liability of the organizers will cease.
The Conference organizers have negotiated rates at hotels in several price categories
in Kuala Lumpur. Accommodation bookings are being handled by Event Management Passport and Visa requirements for Malaysia
Services. Please include your hotel booking at the time of registering (using the on- It is the responsibility of all participants to check their passport and visa require-
line booking system). Beware of scam accommodation bureaux who falsely claim to ments. Please contact the Malaysian embassy or consulate in your country if in
represent ASIA 2020. We recommend that you do not pass credit card details to them. doubt about requirements. In some cases, letters of invitation from Aqua-media in
We strongly recommend that bookings are made as soon as possible, and at the latest the UK and one of our partner organizations in Malaysia may be necessary. The
before the end of February. Payment must be made in full at the time of booking. process could take several weeks, so we strongly urge participants requiring
visas to start the application process in good time. If you require a letter of
Disclaimer invitation to facilitate your visa application, please let us know at the time of
All best endeavours will be made to present the programme as printed. The ASIA registering, and provide your full name, date of birth, passport details, and
2020 organizers and their agents reserve the right to alter or cancel, without prior proposed dates of arrival and departure. Letters to assist with obtaining visas can
notice, any arrangements, timetable, plans or other items relating directly or only be provided to registered or invited participants, and these letters do not
indirectly to ASIA 2020 for any cause beyond its reasonable control. The organizers imply an invitation to the conference without payment of registration fees.
As soon as a registration is confirmed, a number of expenses are incurred by the organizers; therefore the following cancellation conditions apply:
Date cancellation received On or before 15 February 2020 From 16 February to 1 March 2020 On or after 2 March 2020
Registration for the Conference 10% of fee will be forfeited 50% of fee will be forfeited No refund
Technical Excursions (Study Tours) 10% of fee will be forfeited No refund unless place can be resold No refund
Accommodation 10% of fee will be forfeited No refund unless place can be resold No refund
NB: Separate booking conditions apply to the Exhibition Stands, and these will be sent directly to Exhibitors by our Sales & Marketing Department.
CONTACT DETAILS
For enquiries concerning registration and accommodation, contact:
Asia 2020 Secretariat, Event Management Services.
ASIA2020@ems-ltd.org • Tel: +44 1225 460838
For further details of the programme, please contact: Mrs Margaret Bourke at: Hydropower & Dams,
PO Box 285, Wallington, Surrey SM6 6AN, UK.
Tel: + 44 (0)20 8773 7244 • Fax: + 44 (0)20 8773 7255 • Email: asia2020@hydropower-dams.com
FULL DELEGATE FEE Includes attendance of the Conference and Exhibition; documentation; conference papers on a USB stick;
morning and afternoon refreshments; lunches during the Conference; full social programme. (until 15 Feb) US$ 1125 (from 16 Feb) US$ 1230
REDUCED DELEGATE FEE For existing subscribers to Hydropower & Dams. (until 15 Feb) US$ 1035 (from 16 Feb) US$1140
FEE INCLUDING NEW SUBSCRIPTION TO H&D Six issues from No. 1, 2 or 3, 2020 (please circle as applicable) + Atlas + Maps
(This represents a saving of neearly 40 per cent on the normal H&D subscription rate). (until 15 Feb) US$ 1275 (from 16 Feb) US$ 1380
SPEAKER FEE Includes all facilities described above for Full Delegates, plus an additional reception on US$ 630
Monday 9 March. NB: This fee applies to one person per paper (main author or presenter).
FIRST EXHIBITOR FEE (One full participant fee is included with exhibition booking). US$ 0
SECOND + THIRD EXHIBITOR FEE (Fee per person for up to two additional exhibitors). US$ 820
This includes all benefits available to full delegates.
ASIA 2020 SMALL HYDRO TRAINING SEMINAR (Full day on Monday 9 March) US$ 50
ASIA 2020 WORKSHOP ON FINANCE (Half day on Monday 9 March) US$ 30
MYCOLD/CDA TRAINING Dam Safety Review (Full day on Monday 9 March) US$ 305
MYCOLD TRAINING Flood Forecasting and Warning System Planning (Full day on Monday 9 March) US$ 215
MYCOLD TRAINING Erosion and sediment control (Half day on Thursday 12 March) US$ 115
ACCOMPANYING PERSON FEE (For family members, partners or friends; not colleagues attending the conference US$ 380
or exhibition). The fee includes the excursions each day, with lunch, and the evening social events.
HALF-DAY CITY EXCURSION WITH LUNCH (on 9 March). Cost per person: US$ 90
DONATION TO THE AMI HYDROPOWER FOUNDATION: There will be opportunity when registering to make a donation to the AMI Hydropower Foundation,
a charitable foundation, set up by Aqua-Media and governed by a board of international trustees. It exists to facilitate the participation of delegates from less
developed countries at the annual Hydro Conferences.
TECHNICAL TOURS Prices include transportation, meals, guides, entrance fees on sightseeing trips, hotels,and, farewell dinner and final night in KL
Tour A - Sungai Perak cascade development, including the Temenggor, Chenderoh and Kenering dams and hydro plants, a sunset cruise, two nights in the
Belum Rainforest Resort, and a farewell dinner and overnight stay at the Shangri-La in Kuala Lumpur
Prices: US$ 775 per person for single occupancy in the hotel; US$ 655 per person sharing a twin or double room.
Tour B - Kenyir and Terengganu developments, including Kenyir dam, Puah dam and the Hulu Terengganu hydro complex, cultural visits, an elephant
sanctuary, flight back to KL, followed by a farewell dinner and overnight stay at the Shangri-La.
Prices: US$ 725 per person for single occupancy in the hotel; US$ 670 per person sharing a twin or double room.
DIETARY REQUIREMENTS: These may be specified on the online registration system (including, for example, vegetarian, vegan, kosher, halal, gluten free, etc).
VISA REQUIREMENTS: You can apply for an invitation letter to support your visa application during the on-line registration process. NB - the majority of
nationalities do not require visas to attend a conference
NB: Attendance of the Welcome Reception and Farewell Dinner are included within the registration fees for all participants. However, we request a nominal contribution of
US$ 10 per event for those wishing to attend, to encourage a firm commitment to participate. This is important to enable us to assess numbers for catering, and avoid food wastage.
ASIA 2020 ACCOMMODATION IN KUALA LUMPUR
Rooms have been reserved at conveniently located hotels, which have been visited by our event management team to check on comfort and
amenities. Breakfast is included in the prices at all of them, and the details below show some of the main features, and distances from the ASIA
2020 venue. If you would like to stay at one of these hotels, please make you book using our on-line system, at the time of registration.
Concorde
The 4* Concorde hotel is part of the Shangri-La
Group, and is conveniently located very close
by, so within easy walking distance of the ASIA
2020 conference centre. It has 6 restaurants,
and free WiFi is available throughout. There is
an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, and
a shopping arcade. Secretarial services and
a travel agency service are available in the
business centre. Rooms are spacious, elegantly
furnished and quiet.
Single occupancy: $56 per night
Price per person sharing a double or twin
Shangri-La room: $28 broadband and free WiFi, and is located in the
The luxurious 5* Shangri-La hotel is the venue heart of Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle.
for the ASIA 2020 Conference and Exhibition. There is an indoor swimming pool
Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, the hotel
Single occupancy: $56 per night
has 8 restaurants and bars, a health club, spa
Price per person sharing a double or twin
and swimming pool, as well as state-of-the-art
room: $28
conference facilities. The hotel is close to the
business district, and rooms offer impressive
Travelodge
views across the city. The hotel offers free
The 4* Travelodge City Centre hotel, which
WiFi, and 24 hour room service. A wide range
was completely renovated and upgraded in
of hot and cold dishes is available at the
December last year, has a wide range of
breakfast buffet, which is included with the
modern amenities and is close to the main
ASIA 2020 room rates.
transportation hubs and the city centre. The
The Chairpersons’ and Speakers’ welcome
Oasia Suites ASIA 2020 venue can be reached in less than
dinner, as well as the ASIA 2020 Welcome
The 4* Oasia suites are located about 8 20 minutes. There is a station 2 minutes from
Reception will take place in different areas
minutes’ walk from the Shangri-La. The suites the hotel, the train makes two stops, and there
of the Shangri-La.
overlook the KL Forest Eco Park. There is a is then an 8 minute walk to Shangri-La.
Executive single room: $145 per night rooftop garden and swimming pool, and a 24 Single or double occupancy (Superior room):
Price per person sharing a double or twin hour gym. The amenities in the room include a $42 per night
executive room: $78 small kitchenette, so that drinks and snacks Triple family room: $65 per night
can be prepared. There is also an on-site
restaurant. Free WiFi is available throughout
the building.
Single occupancy (deluxe): $75 per night
Per person sharing a (deluxe) double or twin
room: $40
Hotel Royal
This hotel is an 18 minute journey from the
conference venue, including a 5 minute walk
to the MRL (Monorail) and two stops to Butik
Bintang. The monorail runs approximately
every 6 minutes. The 20-storey high, stylish
central hotel is well equipped, including internet