NSW Coal & Energy Conference

The 3rd NSW Coal & Energy Conference
22nd and 23rd September 2011 | Crowne Plaza Newcastle

With the new Government recently sworn in, the planning assessment of over 17 coal project proposals is in limbo. The new Government has in fact decided to scrap Part 3A of the planning laws with the view of possibly banning mining in agriculture areas.

New exploration and development juniors are securing tenements and exploration permits to try to enter the thriving market and recent weeks has seen major international players from Asian energy groups, take important stakes in Australian coal exporters.

The NSW Coal & Energy Conference will examine in depth the very latest project developments in NSW different coal basins and associated emerging energy industries. This event brings together the success of the AJM’s past Gunnedah, Hunter Valley and Southern Coalfields Conferences.

Speakers already confirmed include:

• Beau Preston, General Manager Project and Business Development, Centennial Coal
• Senior Representative, Santos
• Gerard Withford, Hunter Valley Major Projects Program Manager, ARTC
• Lindsay Crutch, General Manager, Port Development, Terminal 4 Project, Port Waratah Coal Services
• Rob Yeates, Project Director, and Paul Beale, General Manager, NCIG
• Glen Lewis, Managing Director, NuCoal Resources NL
• Tony Damian, Partner, Freehills
• Greg Sullivan, Deputy Director General Environment Protection and Regulation, Department Environment Climate Change and Water NSW
• David Casey, Managing Director, Eastern Star Gas
• Lauren Thorburn, Associate Ecologist, FRC ENVIRONMENTAL
• Geoff Kidd, Operations Manager, Coalworks Limited
• James Cadden, Associate, Cadden Crowe
• Peter Morris, Director Economic Policy, Australian Coal Association

Key topics that will be explored at this two-day conference include:

• An overview of the coal market and future demand for Australian coal
• The new NSW government strategy for coal and gas – impacts and consequences
• Current operations and future development opportunities
• Updates on projects
• Upgrading transport infrastructure
• Potential for CSM, and LNG

Speaking Opportunities
If you would like to speak at this event, please contact the Conference Manager Diana Lauzi on +61 (2) 9080 4313 or email diana.lauzi@informa.com.au.

Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities
To find out more about how we can tailor the sponsorship package to suit your business needs, so you can showcase your latest product or increasing your branding awareness at this two-day conference, please contact Deen Haniff at +61 (2) 9080 4357 or email deen.haniff@informa.com.au.

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