Friday, 11th july 2008
Renewable and non-conventional energies, which take advantage of local resources, reduce hydrocarbon consumption, contribute to power security and minimize carbon dioxide emissions, are becoming ever more feasible. This forum aims to place renewable and non-conventional energy into perspective by highlighting the role it could play in regional energy development. Discussions will focus on the institutional and financial considerations that influence the development of projects and the market.

09:00 Growth and outlook of renewable and non-conventional sources in the energy market
Chile:
Manlio Coviello
Economic Relations Officer
Department of Natural Resources and Infrastructure
ECLAC - ECONOMIC COMMISION FOR LATIN AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN
Colombia:
Luis Fernando Rodríguez Arbeláez
Wind Power Coordinator Power Generation Planning
EPM - EMPRESAS PÚBLICAS DE MEDELLÍN

10:30 Coffee break and networking

11:00 Institutional relationship to the development of non-conventional resources
Ecuador:
Edgar Ponce I.
Vice President
CONELEC - CONSEJO NACIONAL DE ELECTRICIDAD

12:00
Financing non-conventional energy projects
* Market trends for financing renewable energy projects
* Current scene and future changes on the carbon market
* Forecast for financing and options based on the current financial climate
Colombia:
Arturo Errázuriz
Regional Director, Andean Region
ECOSECURITIES
Adriana Montoya
Commercial Director, Andean Region
MGM INTERNATIONAL - COLOMBIA
México:
Fernando Tejeda
President
LAWEA

13:30 – Forum ends

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