BWEA Marine 07

'BWEA Marine 07' co-sponsored by ScottishPower Renewables and Scottish Development International, will be the largest dedicated wave and tidal stream energy event in the world this year.

It comes at a fascinating time politically in the UK, with both the Energy and Marine Bill White Papers due for imminent release. It is also well timed to capture advancements in the industry itself with leading project developers now playing an ever increasing role and bringing with them the experience that will be required to deliver clean power from the sea economically, sustainably and, above all, safely.

However it is not only the UK that is looking to the sea as a power source for the future. Countries around the world are now beginning to realise the opportunities available in industrial creation around wave and tidal stream energy and are rapidly developing policies to support growth. This event will therefore bring together leading figures from these countries in order to highlight the potential for global market growth in this rapidly evolving clean energy industry.
With senior industry, investor and policy figures attending from around the world 'BWEA Marine 07' will be the best opportunity this year to meet the key individuals involved in this sector and to learn more about its development. If you have any interest in energy production, in carbon reduction, in project development or in industrial growth then this event will have something for you.

The Conference
Government speakers / session chairs include:
• Ben Bradshaw MP, Minister for Local Environment, Marine & Animal Welfare
• Lord Truscott, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Energy
• Geoffrey Norris, the Prime Minister's Senior Policy Adviser on Trade and Energy Issues

Conference Programme
09.30-11.00: Opening Session
Chair: Maria McCaffery MBE, Chief Executive, BWEA
1. Maria McCaffery MBE, CEO, BWEA
2. Ben Bradshaw MP, Minister for Local Environment, Marine & Animal Welfare
3. Lord Truscott, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Energy
4. ScottishPower Renewables - Core sponsor address
11.00-11.30: Coffee Break and Displays
11.30-13.00: Delivering the Option
Chair: Geoffrey Norris, Prime Minister's Senior Policy Adviser on Trade and Energy Issues
1. Tom Delay, CEO, Carbon Trust - A Future Options Approach to Energy Policy
2. Jane Morgan, Head of Energy and Telecoms Division, The Scottish Executive - The Scottish Executives Outlook for Marine
3. Dr Gordon Edge, Director of Economics and Markets, BWEA - UK Policy Support for Marine: Fitting it all Together
4. David Jones, CEO, Specialized Investments, Allianz - Marine Policy Support and the Equity Investor
13.00-14.00: Lunch Break and Displays
14.00-15.30: Developing the Industry
Chair: Jim Campbell, Head of Energy Development Unit, DTI
1. Where are we now?:
Technology and Projects Overview - Richard Boud, Entec
2. Learning by doing:
i) Navigation issues case study: Wave Hub - Nick Harrington, SWERDA
ii) Environmental issues case study: Strangford Lough - Peter Fraenkel, Technical Director, MCT
3. Looking forward:
i) Operation and Maintenance Strategies - Captain Peter Hodgetts, SeaRoc UK Ltd
ii) Health and Safety - John Griffiths, Health and Safety Director, EMEC
15.30-16.00: Coffee Break and Displays
16.00-17.30: International Markets: A World of Opportunity
Chair: Alan Moore, BWEA Board Member for Marine & DTI RAB Co-Chair
1. Canada - Hon Jack Keir, Minister for Energy, New Brunswick
2. Ireland - Katrina Polaski, Head of Renewable Energy, Sustainable Energy Ireland
3. Portugal – António Sá da Costa, President, APREN
4. Spain - Roberto Legaz, Director of Renewables, Iberdrola
5. US – Michael Grainey, Director, Oregon Department of Energy