Workshop Agenda:
The Pre-Summit Workshop will examine the business case for CTL project development in North America. The highly regarded faculty of industry experts will lead workshop attendees through an assessment of the key technological, environmental, construction and financial factors that must be evaluated before a sound investment decisions can be made.
Session One: TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT
- Reviewing the state-of-the-art in CTL technology
- Examining the operation and function of IGCC plants
- Assessing workforce requirements
- Evaluating technology risks
- Making an allowance for deployment obstacles
Session Two: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
- Assessing the impact of current and potential future regulation on the business case
- Evaluating permitting obstacles
- CO2 capture, re-use and sequestration options
Session Three: CONSTRUCTION ASSESSMENT
- EPC contract elements
- Avoiding "finger pointing"
- Establishing appropriate liquidated damages
- Obtaining the necessary performance guarantees
Session Four: FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT
- Government financial incentives: Current and future possibilities
- Description of Dept. of Energy Planning and Construction Assistance
- Tax incentives for investment and production
- National security and defense related incentives
- Business model
- Project Economics
Workshop Faculty:
Industry Experts
Earl Collins, Senior Vice President, KIEWIT ENERGY COMPANY
Perry Fontana, Vice President, Electric Power Service, URS CORPORATION
Todd Alexander, Partner, CHADBOURNE & PARKE LLP
Clara Del Villar, Senior Consultant, Private Investment Development,
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTER
