DOHA: Ras Abu Fontas Power and Desalination Plant and Qatar Science and Technology Park (QSTP) will open their doors to technical tours on February 4, as part of the upcoming POWER-GEN Middle East 2013 conference and exhibition.
The tours will provide a rare behind the scenes view of Ras Abu Fontas and QSTP’s facilities and the various research and commercial technologies employed. Highlights will include presentations by Ras Abu Fontas plant management and QSTP’s leading research centres such as ConocoPhillips Water Sustainablility Centre, Chevron Centre for Sustainable Energy Efficiency, ExxonMobil Research Qatar and Qatar Shell Research Centre. Both tours are optional and open to registered delegates at a cost of €80 (Ras Abu Fontas) and QSTP.
Under the patronage of the Minister of Energy and Industry H E Dr Mohammed bin Saleh Al Sada, the 11th annual POWER-GEN Middle East 2013 will explore new venture investments, intellectual property, enhanced technology solutions, management skills and innovative new products as it returns to Qatar National Convention Centre, Doha, from February 4 to 6.
Debbie Stanford-Kristiansen, International Events Director, PennWell Corporation – Middle East said, “We expect a very successful event as our esteemed international speakers from the GCC region and around the world present innovative thinking for discussion, debate and deliberation about business, technology and financial challenges required for energy efficient development, investments and partnerships.”
Significant energy-related projects as part of the 200 planned and announced valued between $100m and $20bn will also be major points of discussion as a total of $250bn is expected to be pumped into the power sector in the Middle East and North Africa region over the next five years to meet regional electricity demand growth.
Over the course of three days, topics such as The Challenges and Opportunities for Power Project Development, Maximising Today’s Grid Potential and Tomorrow’s Alternatives, Renewable Energy Technologies and Integration and Operation and Maintenance will be presented by more than 60 distinguished speakers from over 20 countries. The Peninsula
