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Deepwater Asia Congress (DAC) 2012 Pushes Indonesian Deep-sea Drilling Plan

newsroom@abnnewswire.net — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:15:36 GMT

Following on the success of last three years' blockbuster in China, DAC promotes global deep-sea drilling development. This time, DAC 2012 (May 14th -16th), supported by IMCA, co-organized by KOMUNI TASMIGAS INDONESIA, shall push Indonesian deep-sea drilling plan in May, http://www.deepwatercongress.com.

4th Deepwater Asia Congress, global leading forum for key decision makers in offshore oil and gas Industry in Asia, is pleased to announce Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Indonesian National Energy Council (DEN), BPMIGAS, Pertamina, Petronas, Chevron, TOTAL E&P of Indonesia, Woodside, AWE Limited, Niko Resources and Talisman (Sageri) Ltd and other leading companies in offshore industry confirmed to attend the event and delivery a significant presentation during 2 day conference in Bali Island.

Confirmed eminent speaker line-up including:

- Widjajono Partowidagdo, Vice Minister, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Indonesia

- Herman Agustiawan, Council Member, National Energy Council (DEN), Indonesia, Indonesia

- R Priyono, Chairman, BPMIGAS

- Robert Ziegler, Head of Deepwater Drilling Technology, Petronas

- Salis S Aprilian, President, E&P, Pertamina

- Abdul Hamid Batubara, President Director, Indonesia, Chevron

- Nicolas Cambefort, Vice President, Project & Construction, Indonesia, Total E&P

- Peter Grant, General Manager International Ventures, Woodside

- Marjolijn Wajong, President and General Manager, Indonesia, Santos

- David Lamb, Vice President & General Manager, Indonesia, Talisman Energy

- Eko Lumadyo, Country Manager, Indonesia, Niko Resources

- Bruce Clement, Managing Director, AWE Limited

- Hallvard Hasselknippe, COO, Subsea Division, Technip

At present, as the only OPEC member in Asia Pacific, Indonesia exerts significant role on the global energy market. Recently, the upturn of the oil price means that development and exploration of Indonesia's deepwater fields is now economically viable. The Indonesian Government has highlighted several recent discoveries at deepwater sites as fundamental to the continued development of the nation's petroleum industry.

About DAC 2012

DAC attracted over 1200 decision makers since 2009, and this year, the number will be anticipated to exceed 300. We sincerely invite industry pioneers with foresight to participate in the 4th Deepwater Asia Congress, an informative and interesting event for the purpose of meeting the energy needs of expanding economies throughout the world.

The 4th DAC, themed as "Achieving Asia Pacific Deepwater Industry Prosperous Development", (www.deepwatercongress.com )will present the latest information regarding the market situation of Indonesia, China, Malaysia, Thailand and etc, exploration & production, drilling technology, service strategies, offshore equipment, as well as the subsea technology, which will attracting a large number of related companies, such as oil and gas operators, EPCs, vessel owners and operators, oil and gas technology, equipment and service providers, to attend the annual industrial grand banquet.

For the latest information and registration details, please email us info@szwgroup.com or call our hotline: +86-21-5830-0710. Any enquiries, please feel free to let us know.

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XY LLC Awarded $8.5M Judgment Against Former Licensee

newsroom@abnnewswire.net — Wed, 7 Mar 2012 11:43:25 GMT

XY LLC (formerly XY Inc.), an innovative leader in the livestock reproduction industry and primary promoter for commercialization of sperm sexing technology in animals, was just awarded an US$8.5 million dollar judgment against one of its former licensees, JingJing Genetics Inc. of Canada and JingJing's principals Jesse Jia-Bei Zhu, Selen Cui Feng Zhou and Jin Tang.

As a licensee, JingJing Genetics Inc. (formerly IND Lifetech Inc.) was granted the right to use XY's sperm sorting technology to manufacture and sell bovine sexed semen and sexed embryos, while maintaining strict control over XY confidential information. Following a long trial (XY LLC v. International Newtech Development, case no. S076862), the British Columbia Supreme Court found that JingJing violated its contract obligations by multiple breaches of the license agreement and found JingJing's principals liable for civil fraud and conspiracy to cause economic injury. The Court awarded XY $8.5 million dollars in damages, additional special costs, and a permanent injunction against JingJing and its principals to cease using any of XY's proprietary research and technology, including but not limited to XY's information and techniques relating to the production and use of cattle embryos made from sexed semen. XY was represented by Chris Wilson and Geoff Bowman of Bull Housser based in Vancouver, Canada.

XY has made its mark in the reproductive world by commercializing efficient methods and equipment for sorting sperm into X- (female) and Y- (male) chromosome bearing cell populations. XY's sperm sorting technology has transformed the world of beef and dairy cattle with efficient gender-selective breeding. The technology has been used successfully in numerous species with over 90% purity. XY licenses out its sperm sorting technology to breeders worldwide, with major markets in North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.

The information in this press release is historical in nature and is current only to the date indicated in the press release. To the extent permitted by law, XY LLC and its employees, agents and consultants exclude all liability for any loss or damage arising from the use of, or reliance on, any such information, whether or not caused by any negligent act or omission.

Sheau Min See
Director of Licensing, XY LLC
1108 North Lamay, Fort Collins
Colorado 80524
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World Clean Coal Week, India Focus 2012 to Be Held on June 14-15 in Delhi, India

newsroom@abnnewswire.net — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:55:06 GMT

Following on the success of last two years' conference in Beijing, we are proud to announce 2012 World Clean Coal Week, India Focus will be held from June 14 to 15, 2012 in Delhi, India.

With coal will continue playing a key role in India's energy mix, low emissions coal technology may become an option in the long-term. WCCW will bring together over 300 leaders and specialists from more than 30 countries. The theme of this year's conference, Roadmap to Active Deployment of Cleaner Coal Technologies, covers a wide spectrum of important topics on gasification, coal to liquid, syngas, clean power generation and environmental issues.

In 2010 and 2011, WCCW attracted more than 700 attendees from 50 countries, with a record 74% being C-Level. We expect to top these numbers in 2012, as we offer even more business-generating opportunities.

The only clean coal dedicated event in India

- Featuring 35+ speakers who are in charge of clean coal projects in India, China, the U.S., South Africa and Europe
- Platform for technology providers from coal mining, steel making, power generation and chemical sector
- Road to commercialization for UCG, Gasification, CTL, IGCC, and the applications at industrial level

WCCW Advisory Committee
- Fredrick Palmer, Chairman, World Coal Association
- Andrew Minchener, Associate Principal, IEA Clean Coal Center
- Dennis Bracy, CEO, US-China Clean Coal Forum
- Thomas Sarkus, Director, NETL, DOE
- B. Bhambhani, Former Executive Director, BHEL
- Sun Maoyuan, Former Chairman, China United Coalbed Methane Co.
- Li Jinping, President, Lu'an Group
- Zhang Minling, Vice President, Yankuang Group
- Huang Shengchu, President, China Coal Information Institute & National Institute for Occupational Safety

Key discussion points
- Overview of the role of coal in the world energy outlook and future of clean coal development
- Spotlight on rich coal resources and developing world class project in India
- Presenting the development and investment opportunities in India for clean coal projects developers and technology licensors
- Challenges in the utilization of low ranking coal and the impact on national energy security
- Investment and financing opportunities in India
- India's growth in coal gasification and opportunities for advanced clean coal projects
- Advanced technologies of coal gasification, combustion, CTL, low ranking coal upgrading

WCCW panels and sessions
- Global clean coal development & India strategy
- Joint opportunities to accelerate the deployment of advanced coal technology - next steps
- Clean coal fundamental: gasification
- Identify the priority for India underground coal gasification development
- Clean coal applications: ranging from steel, power to refinery industry
- Low ranking coal upgrading
- Brainstorm: Overcoming key challenges of coal upgrading in India
- Addressing future challenges and opportunities

Participation of senior government officials, coal and power companies from India, China, U.S.A., Indonesia, Australia, Poland as well as top executives from international technology licensors, EPCs, power equipment providers, investment banks and international media.

Contact information:

Time: 13 Jun. - 15 Jun. 2012
Location: Delhi, India
Hosting Organization: SZ&W Group
Event Website: www.szwgroup.com/wccwindia2012
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The 4th Deepwater Asia Congress 2012 to Kick Off on May 14-16, in Bali, Indonesia

newsroom@abnnewswire.net — Wed, 8 Feb 2012 15:29:04 GMT

At present, offshore oil accounts for about 33 percent of the world total output, and the number will reach 35 in ten years, in which, deepwater oil has shown rapid growth, from 3 percent in 2002 to 6 percent in 2007, and will increase to 10 percent in 2012. According to forecasts, after 2015, deepwater oil will become the world's only oil output growth.

As the only OPEC member in Asia Pacific, Indonesia exerts significant role on the global energy market. Recently, the upturn of the oil price means that development and exploration of Indonesia's deepwater fields is now economically viable. The Indonesian Government has highlighted several recent discoveries at deepwater sites as fundamental to the continued development of the nation's petroleum industry.

Unexplored oil and gas reserves in eastern Indonesia could be vital to the country's energy supply in future. While many oil and gas fields are maturing, continuing their natural decline, the government is optimistic that the frontier and deep water areas, mostly in eastern Indonesia, will contribute significantly to future production.

In addition to helping production companies, the Government initiatives saw the elimination of tariffs on importing equipment for offshore platforms and subsea exploration facilities. These policies are seen as key to encouraging suppliers of the advanced technologies that are required for the exploitation of ageing wells and enhancing production from marginal fields.

The 4th Deepwater Asia Congress, themed as "Achieving Asia Pacific Deepwater Industry Prosperous Development", will present the latest information regarding the market situation of Indonesia, China, Malaysia, Thailand and etc, exploration & production, drilling technology, service strategies, offshore equipment, as well as the subsea technology, which will attracting a large number of related companies, such as oil and gas operators, EPCs, vessel owners and operators, oil and gas technology, equipment and service providers, to attend the annual industrial grand banquet.

Look forward to welcoming you to Bali, Indonesia.

Conference at a glance:
- Pre-Conference GOLF Match on BALI GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB
- Pre-Conference Business Banquet
- Strategic Prospective on the Emerging Deepwater Asia
- Forging Benign Eco-System for Asia Offshore E&P
- Drilling & Seismic & EPC
- Forum1: Offshore Equipment; Forum2: Subsea Technology

Featured topics:
- The Status Quo and Future Development of Asia Deepwater E&P
- Asia Offshore E&P PEST Analysis
- How does an NOC Successfully Operate in Asia Offshore E&P Industry
- Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) in the Offshore Indonesia Oil & Gas Sector
- Investment and Financing Opportunities for Offshore Oil and Gas Market in Asia
- Operating in Indonesia for Offshore E&P Business, an IOC Needs to Know How to Find the Key Points
- The Opportunities and Challenges of Deepwater Business from a Service Company's Perspective
- The Future of Offshore Drilling Industry
- Development and Safety Management of Sophisticated Drilling Rigs in Today's Deepwater Industry
- The Development of Marine Seismic Methods: from 3D to 4D
- What an Important Role EPCs Play in Today's Deepwater Business
- The Significant Role of Offshore Support Vessels (OSVs) on the Stage in Offshore Oil & Gas Business
- FPSO, Widespread Application in Asia, Discussing the current situation and how to solving problems
- Deepwater Subsea Developments
- Flow Assurance Integrity Monitoring Technology
- Advanced Subsea Production System

Our previous speakers including
- Asdakorn Limpiti, Executive Vice President, Strategy and Business Development Group, PTTEP
- John Yeong-Yaw Hsu, Acting CEO, E&P Business, CPC Corporation
- Do Van Khanh, Chairman, PVEP
- Damir Sofo, Managing Director, Statoilhydro (Orient) Inc
- Vertis Marcelo, the Manager International Mergers& Acquisitions, Petrobras International Exploration & Production
- Neil Harrop, President, Completions and Production, Baker Hughes
- Iwan Ratman, VP, Project Management, BPMIGAS
- Ahmed Lotf, President, Eastern Hemisphere, Halliburton
- Jamal A. AINUL, Vice-President, Global Accounts & Asia Technology Hub, Schlumberger
- Xizhao JIANG, President, COOEC
- Bruno Dabouis, Vice President, Marine Division, Bureau Veritas
- Dong Wei Liang, Executive Vice President & CTO, China Oilfield Services Ltd
- Dave Hutchinson, President of Subsea Asia, Aker Solution,
- Lee Hae Sung, Vice President Offshore Business, SamSung Heavy Industries
- Xiulong Xu, Vice President, Cosco-shipyard

For the latest information and registration details, please visit www.deepwatercongress.com

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Environmental Clean Technologies Limited (ASX:ESI) Signs Memorandum of Understanding with K-Coal of Korea

newsroom@abnnewswire.net — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:00:07 GMT

Environmental Clean Technologies Limited (ECT or Company) (ASX:ESI) advises that following meetings in South Korea it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Korean based energy company K-Coal Co. Ltd. The MoU provides KCoal with exclusive sales and marketing rights into Korea for ECT's Coldry technology.

ECT Chairman and Managing Director Mr. Michael Davies stated, "K-Coal is well positioned to participate in supplying Coldry coal into the very large and growing thermal coal consumer industry in Korea. K-Coal will build on the very strong relationships its parent company S&J Group has with the major energy companies in the region".

S&J Chairman Dr. Kim Sung-Ryeal commented "S&J Group evaluated numerous coal drying technologies before we decided on Coldry. We like the fact that Coldry utilises a low temperature and low-pressure process, which means that the water released, is clean. S&J Group is a clean energy company and this is important to us. Also we are confident that ECT's Coldry process is cost effective when compared to other technologies."

S&J Group is a diverse, Busan Korea based group of companies. S&J have interests in Energy Distribution, Food Production, Leisure, Clean Technologies and Information Technology.

Mike Davies
Managing Director 
+61 3 9684 0888 
info@ectltd.com.au

Environmental Clean Technologies Limited (ASX:ESI) Updates on Capital Raising

newsroom@abnnewswire.net — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:38:34 GMT

Environmental Clean Technologies Limited (ASX:ESI) (ECT or Company) is pleased to announce the successful completion of a placement of A$695,000. An additional A$405,000 has also been identified, however this amount will be subject to shareholder approval at an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) at a date to be fixed.

These placements are in addition to the recently concluded Rights Issue and subsequent Shortfall program (announcement 23 December 2011).

Executive Chairman & Managing Director Mr. Michael Davies stated, "We are very pleased with the ongoing commitment from shareholders as we continue to deliver in line with our stated commercialisation strategy. These funds will provide ECT the opportunity to further the delivery of Coldry and Matmor."

The Board of ECT is in the process of reviewing a number of funding options for the delivery of stages two and three of the Design for Tender (DFT) program for the Victorian Coldry project (announcement 31 October 2011).

Mr. Davies said, "The delivery of the DFT program is central to the activities of ECT. In recent discussions in India with three of that country's largest coal producers and consumers significant interest was shown in Coldry. Strong interest was also shown in Matmor by one of India's largest steel producers. ECT has been invited to present at an energy conference in New Delhi during mid-February to introduce Coldry to the broader Indian power generation industry and to engage in follow-up discussions with the three companies with whom ECT representatives met with during the first week of January."

ECT is progressing discussions with a major South Korean coal trading company which has very strong relationships with the two largest coal consumers in that country. Negotiations are underway to agree an arrangement whereby Coldry is promoted to major Korean coal consumers through this coal trading company, which sought out ECT when it identified Coldry as the preferred coal de-watering technology as part of its own technology evaluation program.

A comprehensive update will be provided to Shareholders by the end of January 2012 and advice as to the EGM will be posted when the date is fixed.

REQUEST TO LIFT TRADING HALT

The Company requests ASX lifts the trading halt to enable the Company's securities to resume trading on ASX at the commencement of trade on Wednesday, 11 January 2012.

Mike Davies
Managing Director
Environmental Clean Technologies Limited
Tel: +61-3-9684-0888
Email: info@ectltd.com.au
http://www.ectltd.com.au

The Gorgeous Closing of 2nd World Clean Coal Week China Focus 2011

newsroom@abnnewswire.net — Mon, 9 Jan 2012 14:06:16 GMT

The 2nd World Clean Coal Week, China Focus 2011 (WCCW 2011) and 2nd Unconventional Gas Asia Summit were held successfully December 6-8, 2011 at the Regent in Beijing, China.

Supported by Capture & Storage Association, Peabody Energy (NYSE:BTU), UCG Association, Mongolian National Mining Association, China Coal Information Institute & National Institute of Occupational Safety, Yankuang Group (NYSE:YZC) (SHG:600188) and Henan Coal Chemical Industry Group, the WCCW 2011 event successfully brought over 350 clean coal experts and shareholders together to access the investment and business opportunities in coal conversion, IGCC and CCS industry.

The pre-conference workshop featured different components of gasification and also referred the underground coal gasification. Topics of main event day 1 ranged from global clean coal scenario and China focus, clean coal development and commercialization to air separation unit in coal chemical plants. First speaker, Mr. Gu Zongqin, President of China National Petroleum and Chemical Planning Institute, introduced the progress and trend of foreign and domestic coal chemical deployment. What is more, Vice President of Yankuang Group Mr. Zhang Minglin, Deputy Director of Bureau of Xinjiang Coal Mine Safety Supervision Mr. Wu Jiachun, Vice President of Lu'an Group Mr. Huangwei, President of China Coal Information Institute & National Institute of Occupational Safety Mr. Huang Shengchu and Vice Manager of Chemical Department from Henan Coal Chemical Industry Group Mr. Pei Xingshe all delivered brilliant speeches in the event. On the other hand, CEO of US-China Clean Energy Forum Mr. Dennis Bracy, Associate Principal of IEA Clean Coal Centre Mr. Andrew Minchener and Ambassador Tadeusz Chomicki from Embassy of Poland in China all elaborated the direction of clean coal development from international perspectives.

Panel Discussion - see link http://media.abnnewswire.net/media/en/docs/71238-WCCW.pdf
Associate Principal of IEA Clean Coal Centre Mr. Andrew Minchener, CEO of US-China Clean Energy Forum Mr. Dennis Bracy, President of China National Petroleum and Chemical Planning Institute Mr. Gu Zongqin and Vice President of Yankuang Group Mr. Zhang Minglin

The second day featured latest technologies, ranging from gasification, coal drying, ASU to sulfur recovery and IGCC & CCS innovation. As the first speaker, Mr. Peter Freyberg, the Chief Executive from Xstrata Coal presented his views about Xstrata Coal's strategies facing the climate change challenge. Mr. Eddie Wang from ThermoFisher and Mr. Zhang Jizhe from SUPCON both demonstrated their latest coal chemical technology innovations. Sulfur recovery is a very important session to be discussed in the event. Vice President of MECS Mr. Steven Puricelli, Marketing Manager of Merichem Mr. William Rouleau and Vice President of Sales & Marketing from Goar Allison & Associates (GAA) Mr. Uday Parekh discussed the utilization and optimization of sulfur recovery in clean coal plants. Mr. Thomas Sarkus, Director of NETL, started the discussion of IGCC.

To keep the pace of clean coal technology development, promote the development of clean coal in China, and create more business opportunities for domestic and foreign companies, the Organizing Committee set up "World Clean Coal Week Advisory Board" with members of CEO, US-China Clean Energy Forum Dennis Bracy, President of China Coal Information Institute & National Institute for Occupational Safety Huang Shengchu, President of China National Petroleum and Chemical Planning Institute Gu Zongqin, President of Lu'an Mining Group Li Jinping, Li Jinping, Former Chairman of CUCBM Sun Maoyuan, Executive Chairman of Sino Gas Energy (HKG:0702) (ASX:SEH) Gavin Harper, Senior Vice President of Peabody Energy Fred Palmer, Vice President of Yankuang Group Zhang Minglin, Director of NETL Thomas Sarkus, President of Henan Coal Chemical Industry Group Chen Xiang'en, Principal Associate of IEA Clean Coal Centre Andrew Minchener and Chairman of Advisory Council in UCG Association Peter Sallans.

WCCW Advisory Committee

Supported by the advisory committee, the organization committee will hold a series of clean coal events in 2012 including World Clean Coal Week, India Focus 2012, Carbon Capture and Storage China 2012 and World Clean Coal Week, China Focus 2012. Undoubtedly, the series of events will offer more partnership opportunities for global clean coal investors, regulators and technology developers.

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Asian Activities Report for January 4, 2012: LDK Solar (NYSE:LDK) Announces Takeover Offer for Sunways (ETR:SWW)

newsroom@abnnewswire.net — Wed, 4 Jan 2012 12:00:51 GMT

LDK Solar Co., Ltd. (NYSE:LDK), a Chinese solar company has agreed to acquire approximately 33% increased share capital in Sunways AG (ETR:SWW) of Germany for 2.2 million euros. LDK Solar has also offered to take over all outstanding shares in Sunways. Subject to regulatory approvals, the completion of the takeover offer is expected to occur in the first quarter of 2012. After the takeover, Sunways will remain a separate brand and listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.

Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (TYO:8031) says that its joint venture company Galaxy NewSpring Pte. Ltd. will operate two new plants in China - a waste water treatment plant in Chongqing and a water treatment plant in Shandong Province. Galaxy will invest approximately 6 billion yen for the two new operational assets, which are expected to significantly contribute to the development of the regional community and environmental preservation.

Nomura Holdings, Inc. (TYO:8604) has reached an agreement to invest in Jiu You Quan Xing Equity Investment Fund, a private equity fund based in Shanghai. The investment follows Nomura's approval as a Qualified Foreign Limited Partner (QFLP) by the Shanghai municipal government. The QFLP program in Shanghai allows approved foreign investors to convert foreign currency into yuan and directly invest in private equity funds based in Shanghai. Nomura was the first Japanese financial institution to qualify for the program.

Diploma Group Limited (ASX:DGX) has achieved Practical Completion on its Eleven 78 development on Hay Street, West Perth. Eleven 78 is a A$75 million residential building with 128 apartments and two commercial tenancies. Titles for the 130 lots have now issued with settlements expected to commence in the first week of January 2012.

AEON Co., Ltd. (TYO:8267) says that its subsidiary, Petcity Co., Ltd. will be merging with AHB International Inc., a Japanese company which owns and operates pet retail stores and provides pet grooming services. The merger will create the largest pet service company in Japan's rapidly-growing pet beauty care and medical services market, with 165 pet retail stores, 146 pet grooming stores and 49 pet hospitals.

Qiubei Fu
Asia Business News
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World Smart Grid Conference Series Middle East 2012 to Open in March in Dubai

newsroom@abnnewswire.net — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:03:53 GMT

In Middle East, electricity need grows at a rate much faster than the world's average. According to a latest market research report, electricity demand in the Middle East is projected to rise by 25 per cent per annum between 2010 and 2015, which means it is going to soar by 300% in just 5-year period. Increasing electricity demand, coupled with skyrocketing cost to produce reliable electricity force us to think about an alternative solution to tackle the problem. Unlike in Europe or North America, Smart Grid in Middle East is still in the very beginning stage, which translates into very high potential to go and even higher economic benefit.

World Smart Grid Conference Series-Middle East 2012, which will be held on 26-28th Mar, 2012 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is the largest Smart Grid event in Middle East in 2012. In this conference, we bring together the brightest and most influential industry leaders all over the world under one roof. This 3-day event not only attracts leading utility companies in Middle East, it also attracts some of the most successful International utilities and service providers. In short, we bring together people who make and will make a difference in this industry.

Through this event, participants can attain deep understandings on Middle East's smart grid initiatives, roadmap, regulatory environment, and local and international utilities pilot projects from our high-rank speakers. We expect some 300 senior executives to participate in our event, coming from more than 100 companies in 25 countries. Previous attendees in our event described our event as "life changing", "sensational", and "breakthrough". We are definitely flattered, but not surprised. We will do whatever we can to make this event an enjoyable, fruitful, and enriching experience for our participants. It is truly an honor for us to facilitate to shape this industry and human welfare in general.

Hear the latest views and forecasts from key industry speakers along the entire value chain. Here is the list of speakers under prior consideration:

- R V Shahi, Ex-Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Power
- Saleh Bin Mohammed AlOneizan, CEO, National Electricity Transmission Company
- H.E. Saeed Al Tayer, CEO, DEWA
- Mr. Saleh Al Onaizat, EVP Transmission, Saudi Electricity Company
- Hiroshi Watanabe, Executive Director, NEDO
- Leonard Gross, VP Engineering Smart Meters/Smart Networks, Hydra One
- Richard Schomberg, Vice President, EDF Group
- Scott Morris, Chairman and CEO, Avista Utility
- Khaled Said, Vice Chairman of Strategic Planning and Governance Committee, NEPCO
- Mohamad Bin Jarsh, Director of Electricity, Operations & Management, Abu Dhabi Distribution Company
- Abdulla Ahmad Al Aghbari, VP-Distribution Planning, DEWA
- Dr. Kamal Radi, Manager of Operation & Despatch dept, Abu Dhabi Transmission and Despatch Com (Transco)

Key Highlights in World Smart Grid Conference Series Middle East 2012
- Smart Grid Regulation & Policy
- Middle East Smart Grid: Local / Regional Initiatives and Utilities' Perspectives
- International Smart Grid Implementation Experiences and Pilot Projects Sharing
- Challenges in Smart Grid Standardization and Financing
- Renewables Integration into an Intelligent Grid
- ICT & Next Generation Interconnectivity Technologies
- AMI and Smart Metering
- The Importance of Cyber Security towards Smart Grid Implementation
- Smart City & Smart Customer

On behalf of the organizing committee, we would like to invite you and other senior executives to attend the World Smart Grid Conference Series Middle East 2012. With your attendance in WSG Middle East 2012, we believe it will enhance the profile of your firm in smart grid industry and potentially bring more profitable business to your company.

Date: Mar. 26th- 28th
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Hosting Organization: SZ&W Group
Event Website: http://www.szwgroup.com/2012/sgmiddleeast

Miss Tea Liu
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Asian Activities Report for December 9, 2011: Shanghai Electric Group (SHA:601727) to Form Wind Power Equipment Joint Ventures with Siemens (NYSE:SI)

newsroom@abnnewswire.net — Fri, 9 Dec 2011 13:00:00 GMT

Shanghai Electric Group (SHA:601727) (HKG:2727) has signed agreements with Siemens (NYSE:SI) to jointly invest over 165 million euros in two joint venture companies in China for the development, manufacturing and sales of wind power equipments. Shanghai Electric expects to utilise Siemens' advanced wind power technology and to play a leading role in China's offshore wind power market.

Beijing Enterprises Holdings Limited (HKG:0392) says that its subsidiary Green Industry (Qinghai) has signed a contracting agreement for a 20 megawatt photovoltaic grid-tied power generation project in Qinghai Province in China. Green Industry (Qinghai) is responsible for the operation of the Project, which is expected to commence by the end of 2011. The total investment of the Project is approximately RMB 356,220,000.

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. (TYO:8306), will form a strategic business and capital alliance with AMP Limited (ASX:AMP), the largest independent financial services provider in Australia. Mitsubishi UFJ will acquire a 15% interest in AMP Capital Holdings, a subsidiary of AMP Limited. This alliance is part of Mitsubishi UFJ's business growth strategy to enhance its asset management business globally.

Honda Motor (TYO:7267) says that two of its auto plants in Ohio have earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's 2011 Energy Star award, due to the Company's ongoing efforts to operate energy-efficient facilities. Improving the energy efficiency of Honda factories is the single biggest focus of the company's efforts. It has ongoing conservation initiatives to minimize the environmental impact from the use of fossil fuels.

Qiubei Fu
Asia Business News
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