Sixth International Conference and Exhibition onWater Resources and Hydropower Development in Asia

National Convention Centre, Vientiane, Lao PDR 1 to 3 March 2016

organized and hosted by

Supporting organizations include:

ICID•CIID

On-line registration now open, at: www.hydropower-dams.com

Programme ~ Accommodation ~ Tours

Why meet in Asia?In terms of water resources and hydropower development,Asia is unique. The region hosts some of the largest damsand powerplants in the world, for example in China, India,Russia, Malaysia and Pakistan, as well as many thousandsof small-scale hydro and irrigation schemes in rural areas. The vast remaining potential of Asia offers enormous opportunities to develop clean renewable energy, whileusing the associated water storage to bring a number ofother benefits for communities. There are major businessopportunities for all involved in advancing sustainable hydropower and multipurpose water infrastructure in Asia.For the less developed countries in the region, hydro potential is equivalent to a gold mine: power trading is helping to meet the rapidly increasing demand forelectricity in neighbouring countries, while boosting national economies, and supplying local requirements.But it is well known that Asian water infrastructure facessome of the toughest challenges, for example: extremefloods, large magnitude earthquakes, challenging site conditions, and sedimentation issues.

Aqua~Media’s ASIA eventsAgainst this background, Aqua~Media launched its seriesof biennial international conferences for Asia in 2006, bringing together experts from all parts of the world, tofocus on issues specific to the plans, activities, achieve-ments and challenges of Asia. Events have taken place inBangkok, Danang, Kuching, Chiang Mai and Colombo.Technical, financial, economic, social and environmentalissues are discussed in sessions, panels and workshops.

ASIA 2016 comes to Lao PDRThe Lao Government considers hydropower a major priority for the country’s energy sector, and at least 3000 MW of new capacity is currently under construction,to add to more than 3200 MW already in operation. By July this year, the Lao Government had allowed localand foreign companies to invest in a total of 357 hydro projects, which could add 26 147 MW of new capacity.About 50 schemes, totalling around 4000 MW, are currently under implementation; these are intended for domestic supply, and there are more than 20 schemes inthe pipeline for power export, totalling around 15 000 MW.A new agreement was recently signed with Thailand forthe purchase of 7000 MW from 2016.Regional interconnections are in place, or under implementation, between Lao PDR and Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and China.The country now has experience of dams of many types,including some major RCC dams and CFRDs.The Lao Government, through the Ministry of Energy andMines, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmentand Electricité du Laos, all regular participants at the previous conferences in this series, have warmly welcomed the decision to bring ASIA 2016 to their country. The Mekong River Commission is also planning major inputto the programme, and officers will share MRC’s work ontransboundary issues, studies on climate adaptation, andsustainable hydropower development. The World Bank andIFC are leading several sessions and side events, andICOLD officers will contribute to the proceedings.

Vientiane as ASIA 2016 host city Vientiane is the charming and friendly capital city of Laos,and also the largest city in the country. Located on thebanks of the Mekong river, the city is steeped in legendand history. It is the home of the massive gilded stupa, Pha That Luang, a national symbol of Laos. The streets arelined with trees, French colonial buildings, vibrant streetmarkets, Buddhist temples, and restaurants serving Laodelicacies as well as international cuisine.

The modern, spacious and well equipped National Convention Centre is an ideal venue for the Conferenceand Exhibition. A shuttle bus service will be available totake delegates to and from the Convention Centre.

Accommodation is being reserved for ASIA 2016 participants in a variety of hotels to suit all budgets.

Arrival by airWattay International airport is located 3 km from the citycentre. It has a small domestic terminal and a new international terminal. Visas are not required for those arriving from ASEAN countries. For many others, visas canbe obtained on arrival. Please check the requirements foryour country; further information will be given with our on-line registration system.

The airport is served by about 14 major Asian airlines, andconnects directly with cities in Thailand, Malaysia, China,Vietnam, Korea, Singapore and Cambodia. Typical transitcities for inter-continental travellers are Bangkok,Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.

Orientation tour for ASIA 2016 delegates Monday 29 February

After registering for the conference at the National Convention Centre on the morning preceding the conference, delegates and accompanying persons are invited to join a city tour which will include lunch.

The group will leave around 11.30 hrs to view the mainhighlights of the city. The first visit will be to Wat Sisaket,the oldest monastery in Vientiane, built in 1818, by order ofKing Anouvong (Sethathirath V). The building was restoredbetween 1924 and 1930 by the French colonial government.It features a cloister wall with more than 2000 ceramic andsilver Buddha images.

After lunch at the Kong View restaurant (overlooking theMekong), the tour will continue to the former Royal Temple,which now houses a museum of Buddhist art and sculpture.

The group will then proceed to That Luang, with its goldenstupa, the most revered shrine in the country. It is thoughtto have been constructed as early as the 3rd Century, andhas undergone several reconstructions. The architecturedemonstrates many aspects of Lao culture, which willbe explained. The stupa consists of three levels, eachconveying a reflection of part of the Buddhist doctrine.

On the return journey, there will be a brief stop at Patouxay, the National Victory Monument, from whichthere is a view of the city. The return to National ConventionCentre and conference hotels will be at around 16.30 hrs.

H.I. Aker, TurkeyS. Alam, FranceI. Araki, JapanDr E. Bellendir, Russian FederationProf L. Berga, SpainProf P. Boeriu, UNESCO-IHEH. Brekke, NorwayR. Bucher, GermanyJ.M. Buil Sanz, SpainJ. Cockcroft, Lao PDRD. Develay, FranceJ-M. Devernay, World BankM. De Vivo, ICOLD, FranceDo Doc Quan, VietnamDr E. Doujak, AustriaDr M.R.H. Dunstan, UKM. Fauzi, MalaysiaB. Forbes, AustraliaM. François, FranceJ. Freitas, Portugal

M. Gopalakrishnan, IndiaR. Grether, GermanyJ. Gummer, AustraliaC.R. Head, UKDr A. Hughes, UKF. Isambert, FranceR.E. Israelsen, USADr Jia Jinsheng, ChinaØ. Johannsen, NorwayB. Kamaladasa, Sri LankaH. Keck, SwitzerlandD. Kenneally, AustraliaV. Kercan, SloveniaDr H. Kreuzer, SwitzerlandT. Kunz, SwitzerlandProf R. Lafitte, SwitzerlandDr K. Laksiri, Sri LankaF. Lempérière, FranceB. Leyland, New ZealandLin Chuxue, China

F. Louis, World BankDr Peter Mason, UKT. Matsuoka, JapanL. Mouvet, SwitzerlandU Myo Myint, MyanmarM. Nazri bin Shahruddin, MalaysiaKanchit Ngamsanroaj, ThailandN. and L. Nielsen, AustraliaA. Nombre, Burkina FasoA. Noorzad, IranIr Zulkifle Osman, MalaysiaA. Palmieri, ItalyProf B. Pelikan, AustriaProf B. Petry, The NetherlandsProf Pham Hong Giang, VietnamDr J. Plummer, UKDr V. Radchenko, Russian FederationP.J. Rae, USADr M. Raeder, Lao PDR Dasho Chhewang Rinzin, Bhutan

F.C. da Rocha e Silva, PortugalG. Ruggeri, ItalyN. Rupasinghe, Sri Lanka J. Rupc̆i�c, CroatiaProf A. Schleiss, SwitzerlandDr A. Scuero, SwitzerlandN.R. Shrestha, NepalProf J-J. Simond, SwitzerlandB. Skácel, Czech RepublicDr Sompop Sucharit, ThailandDr Somvang Bouttavong, Lao PDRDr S. Sparkes, NorwaySychath Bouksakitirath, Lao PDRJ. Thanopoulos, GreeceB. Trouille, USAC.V.J. Varma, IndiaVoradeth Phonekeo, Lao PDRProf D.A. Williams, UKXaypaseuth Phomseupha, Lao PDRY. Yamabayashi, Lao PDR

INTERNATIONAL STEERING COMMITTEE INCLUDES:

Welcome from the Lao Government

The Ministry of Energy and Mines welcomes ASIA 2016 to VientianeOn behalf of the co-hosting organization, the Ministry of Energyand Mines of Lao PDR, I wish to extend my warm welcome toASIA 2016 to all in the water resources and hydropower community. The event will take place from 1 to 3 March 2016in Vientiane, our capital city. It is a great honour for us to have theopportunity to co-host this very important event, taking placeagainst the backdrop of a major programme of hydropower development. Laos is endowed with vast hydropower potential, making it amajor source of renewable energy generation for the country.Over the years, Laos has progressively developed its hydro resources, with the aim of achieving electrification across its territory, while at the same time helping to reduce carbon-basedgeneration throughout the Southeast Asian region by providingclean electricity from hydropower to consumers living beyond itsterritory. Given the diversity of uses of water resources projects, it hasbeen possible to maximize the benefits of schemes by implementing multipurpose developments, with a perspectivewider than electricity generation. Typical activities associatedwith multipurpose hydro schemes today can range from watersupply to flood protection, from irrigation to aquatic cultivation,from tourism to resource management, and from water use sharing to regional cooperation. Human lives are powered by their surrounding environment, including water resources, and hydropower has empoweredmankind to enhance living standards in a dynamic way.

Hydropower resources are thus a direct means of achieving multiple social developments. ASIA 2016 in Vientiane will bring together individuals who are experts, professionals, and administrators from all around theworld, to share their experiences about hydropower developmentfrom their many different perspectives. At the event, people from the various interrelated professionalfields will synergise their efforts in solving future challenges forhydropower. The organizers have designed an information-richagenda, which will allow all international participants to discussand explore ways of improving the development and managementof water and hydropower resources. In addition, two study tours have been organized; ASIA 2016 participants will visit some examples of our hydroelectric plantsunder construction and in operation. I strongly believe that boththe conference and study tours will provide valuable informationon hydropower and development-related activities. Ultimately, the ASIA 2016 event will undoubtedly encourage thefurther use of renewable energy and the related developmentalactivities resulting from the exploitation of hydro resources.I would like to take this opportunity to wish the conference everysuccess and I also wish all of you who will participate success inyour personal and professional lives. May your participation at ASIA 2016 be fruitful, and I hope youenjoy your stay in our capital city of Vientiane.Xaypaseuth Phomseupha, Director-General, Department of Energy Business, Ministry of Energy and Mines, Lao PDR.

Monday 29 February Tuesday 1 March Wednesday 2 March Thursday 3 March

Conference registration Opening Plenary Session Parallel Sessions Parallel Sessions

Exhibition setup Opening addresses 5: IFC session: Cumulative impacts 15: Environmental aspects

Training Seminars Keynote addresses 6: Lao PDR: a hydro concession laboratory 16: Small and low head hydro

Cultural Excursion in Vientiane Opening of the Exhibition 7: Safety of water infrastructure 17: Civil works: design and constructionwith lunch 8: Managing sedimentation 18: Social aspects

9: Contractual aspects 19: RCC dams10: Dam performance and monitoring

Lunch Lunch Lunch

Parallel Sessions Parallel Sessions Parallel Sessions

1: Project finance and risk 11: Sustainability and cross border 20: Project planning2: Hydrology & flood management collaboration 21: Small dams

Meeting and Briefing for Chairmen

3: Hydraulic machinery 12: Concession agreements 22: Flood discharge worksMeeting and Briefing for Speakers

4: Climate resilience 13: Nam Theun 2 E&S Workshop Closing Plenary Session(National Convention Centre)

14: Nam Ngiep I E&S Workshop Recommendations and outcomes

Reception for Chairmen + Speakers Welcome Reception Exhibition Networking Conference Dinner

Cumulative impact assessment managementtrainingMajor environmental and social management challenges facedtoday, such as climate change, loss of biodiversity, scarcity offreshwater resources, displacement by communities and impacts on traditional local livelihoods, are often the result of cumulative impacts from a range of activities that together canhave significant impacts. Understanding cumulative environmental and social impacts frommultiple projects, actions and activities located in the same water-shed is important. In some cases, the most ecologically devastatingenvironmental effects and subsequent social consequences maynot result from the direct effects of a particular action, project oractivity but from the combination of existing stresses and the indi-vidual minor effects of multiple actions over time.In 2013, IFC developed a six-step process to conduct a rapid

cumulative impact assessment (RCIA). IFC specialists are nowworking together with companies in emerging markets to helpthem identify how they contribute to cumulative impacts andoffer guidance on project design and implementation of measures to manage associated risks better. At this one-day intensive workshop, IFC environmental and social specialists from the hydropower sector will help participants identify types of cumulative impacts from hydropower projects, assess their associated risks and discusshow to conduct an RCIA using IFC’s Good Practice Handbook Cumulative Impact Assessment and Management: Guidance forthe Private Sector in Emerging Markets. With guidance fromindustry experts, participants will ensure that overtime theirbusiness can continue to grow sustainably.To apply to participate in this free workshop, indicate your interest by ticking the appropriate box on the registration form.

Design a small hydro scheme in one dayMany factors are considered in the design and construction ofthe optimum hydropower project. All parts of a scheme areinterrelated and interdependent. Change one component and all others are affected.This workshop is aimed at people who are, or will be, involved inhydro development as part of rural electrification programmes.It will cover run-of-river hydro projects in the ‘pico’ to ‘mini’range (approximately 1 kW to 1 MW capacity).Being a diverse form of energy production, there are alwaysareas which are unfamiliar to people despite many individualspecialisms. This workshop ‘fills in the gaps’ and helps people togain a good basic grounding in the topic.All relevant aspects will be covered from rainfall to energyevaluation including:• Analysis of scheme location and definition of potentialcatchments

• Turning rainfall into an available flow range from a catchmentand development of a flow duration curve• Power and energy generated calculation• Intake structures, channel and/or pipeline routes and sizing• Powerhouse design and equipment• Turbine selection• Generator, controls and switchgear options• Grid – national and localThis is a ‘hands-on’ workshop which will involve participants,working in groups, in developing an actual hydropower projectduring the day. After presentations on the individual schemeaspects, the groups will put together the components of theproject. This will follow through to the completed design. We will be using a potential small hydro site in Lao PDR as thegroup project based on topographical map surveys and papersrelevant to hydropower within rural electrification in thecountry.

Conference Overview

Pre-Conference Training Seminars

29 February: E&S Seminar (in partnership with IFC)

28 February: Small hydro training session ~ co-sponsored by

TUESDAY 1 MARCH - MORNING

Opening plenary session

z Welcome to ASIA 2016, and introduction of the conference themes – A. Bartle, Aqua~Media International Ltd, UKz Welcome message and official opening of ASIA 2016 – H.E. Khammany Inthirath, Minister of Energy and Mines, Lao PDRz Opening address – Lord David Puttnam, CBE, UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Laos, Cambodia and Vietnamz Opening Address – Dr Naruepon Sukumasavin, Director of Planning Division, Mekong River Commission, Lao PDRz Address on behalf of the International Commission on Large Dams – Prof Anton Schleiss, ICOLD President, Switzerland.z Transboundary water management: agreement or animosity? – Prof Asit K. Biswas, Distinguished Visiting Professor, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, Singapore

Coffee break and official opening of the Exhibition by Lord Puttnam

z International Energy Agency, and launch of the Final Report of Annex XI (Renewal and Upgrading of Hydro plants) – Takashi Akiyama, IEA Operating Agent for Annex XI

National perspectives, potential and development opportunitiesz Hydro developments and plans in China – Dr Cuiying Zheng, CHINCOLD, Chinaz Recent hydropower developments in India – Tanushree Sharma, Director, Council of Power Utilities, Indiaz Overview of Nepal’s development plans – Radhesh Pant, CEO, Investment Board of Nepalz Current activities and plans in Sarawak, Malaysia – Torstein Dale Sjotveit, CEO, Sarawak Energy, Malaysiaz The role of hydropower in Kyrgyzstan – K. Turdubaev, Advisor to the Prime Minister, Kyrgyzstan

TUESDAY 1 MARCH - AFTERNOON

Parallel sessionsSession 1: Project finance and risk management

Chair: Dr J. Plummer Braeckman, University of Cambridge, UKFinancez Government support for renewable energy finance – Dr J. Plummer Braeckman, University of Cambridge, UKz Key bankability issues in hydropower projects – S. Jaggs and S. Wilson, Allen & Overy (Thailand) Ltd, Thailandz Supporting the public interface with commercially finance hydropower – R. MacGeorge, The World BankManaging riskz Project risk: identification, management and mitigation – P.J. Rae, Peter Rae Hydro Consulting, Canadaz Hydropower risk: The lender’s perspective – A. Noble, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Australiaz Insurance issues of construction – S. Mathijssen, Munich Re, Singaporez Insurance issues of operation – U. Riek, Swiss Re, Switzerlandz Risk reduction through early environmental and social action – D. Fields, The World Bank, Lao PDR

Session 2: Hydrology and flood management

Chairman: Prof L. Berga, Hon President, ICOLDz River flow forecasting using satellite data in the Lower Mekong river basin programme – Anh Quoc Nguyen and Dr Phanida Phukoetphim, MRC, Cambodiaz Flood safety of the Angat multipurpose scheme, The Philippines – S. Ehlers, Pöyry Switzerland Ltd., Switzerland; M. Fuchs, Pöyry Energy GmbH, Austria; R. Braunshofer, Pöyry Energy Ltd, Thailand

z Evaluation of hydrological parameters for hydropower development in Southern Laos – Kitti Naparaxawong, Thatkiat Meema, Tand Supattana Wichakul, Team Consulting Inter national Co Ltd., Thailandz Digital image processing in the hydrological measurement technology – J. Petry, I. Hasan, M. Satzger, M. Sattler and R. Duester, Seba Hydrometrie GmbH & Co. KG, Germany; T. Hies and E. Jose, DHI Water & Environment (S) Pte Ltd., Singapore

Session 3: Hydropower machinery

Chairman: J.H. Gummer, Hydro-Consult Pty Ltd, Australiaz Hydraulic isolation of hydroelectric units – J.H Gummer, Hydro- Consult Pty Ltd, Australiaz Latest developments in low-head turbines including environmental aspects – F. Loiseau, H.T. Phan and L. Tomas, GE Hydro, France; Xu Aijun and Zhang Riyi, GE Hydro, Chinaz Design optimization of vertical Francis turbine components from maintenance and repair perspective in the context of sediment- laden river projects – B. Chhetry and B. Thapa, Kathmandu University, Nepal; B.S. Thapa, NTNU, Norwayz Success factors for a large high head bulb unit – T. Neidhardt and J. Necker, Voith Hydro Holding GmbH & Co KG, Germanyz The Xayaburi plant: a large Kaplan project in Laos – M. Collins, L. Lameiro and T. Eiper, Andritz Hydro GmbH, Austria; I. Skouteropoulou and A. Gehrer, Andritz AG, Austriaz Flow field measurements in a guidevane cascade for a high head Francis turbine – B.S. Thapa and O.G. Dahlhaug, NTNU, Norway; B. Thapa, Kathmandu University, Nepalz Specific speed effect on Francis runner reliability under various operating conditions – A. Coutu, C. Monette, B. Nennemann, and J. Chamberland-Lauzon, Andritz Hydro Canada Inc, Canada; N. Ruchonnet and A. Taruffi, Andritz Hydro AG, Switzerlandz Penstock auto-resonance: investigation and design for a quelling device at the NT2 power station – S. Rao and V. Devadas, Nam Theun 2 Power Company, Lao PDR; C. Belanger and G. Moore, AECOM, New Zealandz Assessing the condition of hydropower plants – J. Löfflad, M. Kiermeier and J. Schilk, Voith Hydro Holding GmbH & Co. KG, Germanyz Hydraulic development of the 1000 MW turbine for Baihetan, China – Z.N. Wang, P.C. Guo and X.Q. Luo, Xi’an University of Technology, China; Y.L. Wang and H. Cheng, Dongfang Electric Machinery Co., Ltd, Chinaz Fatigue assessment in hydro generator pole fixation – H. Henning and D. Ludwig, Voith Hydro Holding GmbH & Co KG, Germany; T. Hildinger, Voith Hydro Ltda, Brazil; M. Hagmeyer, Voith Hydro Inc., Canadaz Air gap monitoring: a key element to avoid unnecessary and costly repairs – A. Tétreault, Vibrosystm Inc, Canada

Session 4: Climate resilience and water infrastructure

Chairman: P. Karki, The World Bankz Climate change resilience in hydropower – P. Karki, The World Bankz Climate change adaptation in the hydroelectricity sector in Nepal – D. Basnyat, Nepal Development Research Institute, Nepalz Hydro-resilience: understanding the impacts of climate change on the long-term performance of hydropower in South-East Asia – V. A. Nguyen, T. Ketelsen, ICEM, Vietnam, M. Giuliani, A. Castelletti, Politecnico de Milan, Italy, M. Kato and Y. Yamabayashi, Nam Ngiep 1 Power Coz Mainstreaming climate resilience in hydro schemes: developing the climate resilient business case approach – D. Viner, M. Rawlins and B. Minhinick, Mott MacDonald, UK; Prof T. Osborn, University of East Anglia, UK; P. Karki, The World Bank,z Inflow forecasting: an example of a step-by-step process dedicated to safety and power management of the Xayaburi hydro plant – B. Graff and A. Ouaabi, CNR, France; M. Raeder and S. Puangpatcharakul, XPCL, Lao PDR

Conference Programme

WEDNESDAY 2 MARCH - MORNING

Session 5: Panel discussion on cumulative impact assessment and collaboration

Chairman: K. Lazarus, Environmental, Social and GovernanceDepartment, International Financial CorporationOne of the biggest risk management challenges currently facingproject developers is the appropriate assessment and management of cumulative impacts in river basins where multiple projects are planned. Understanding cumulative environmental and social impacts frommultiple projects, actions and activities in the same watershed isimportant. In some cases, the most ecologically devastating environmental effects and subsequent social consequences maynot result from the direct effects of a particular action, project oractivity, but from the combination of existing stresses and the indi-vidual minor effects of multiple actions over time.As the process to carry out cumulative impact assessments is nota common requirement of standard environmental impact assessments, and there are many methodologies available today,IFC developed a six-step process to conduct a rapid cumulative impact assessment (RCIA). IFC specialists are now working together with companies in emerging markets to help them identifyhow they contribute to cumulative impacts and offer guidance onproject design and implementation of measures to manage associated risks better.This panel discussion will explore how the private sector couldwork together to conduct cumulative impact assessments and willprovide case examples from Pakistan, Nepal and Lao PDR. It willalso explore the role of the government and how the public and private sector can work together in contributing to cooperationwithin a single river basin.z Introduction from the Chair – K. Lazerus, Environmental, Social and Governance Department, IFCz Introduction to IFC’s Good Practice Handbook on Cumulative Impact Assessment and Management – K. Lazerus, Environmental, Social and Governance Department, IFCz Panel discussion, facilitated by the Chair.The panellists will provide case examples of conducting cumula-tive impact assessments and how this can contribute to riverbasin cooperation. Discussion will focus on:• Gulpur hydro project, Pakistan• Upper Trishuli 1 hydro project, Nepal• Nam Ou Cascade, Lao PDRPanellists will be: V. Zakaria, Hagler Bailly, Pakistan; A. Baniya,Nepal Water and Energy Department; and, P-J. Meynell, Environmental Consultantz Wrap-up by the Chair

Session 6: Lao PDR: a Hydro Concession Laboratory?

Moderators: D. Doran and W. Heiser, DFDL Legal & Tax, Thailand and Lao PDRThis seminar will be led by DFDL Legal and Tax. Looking at theevolution of concessions granted for Lao hydropower projectsand outlining the key terms found in concession agreements, a panel of invited speakers will assess the extent to which Laoconcessions are bankable in today’s development context. Speakers will also examine whether the Lao concession modelis suitable for furthering energy development in neighbouringcountries.

Discussion and presentations will be led by David Doran, Chairman, DFDL, Thailand; and W. Heiser, Senior Counsel, DFDL, Lao PDR.

Session 7: Safety of water infrastructure

Chairman: Prof. J. Reynolds, Consultant, UK z Glacial behaviour in the Upper Indus Basin and implications for hydropower development – Prof J.M. Reynolds, Consultant, UKz An initiative to improve dam and downstream community safety in Vietnam – P. Amos and B. Veale, Damwatch Engineering Ltd, New Zealand; Nguyen Chan Thai, Thuyloi University, Vietnam; S. Read, GNS Science Ltd, New Zealandz Dam safety for new and aging dams; seepage control using advanced construction techniques tailor-made to meet the individual project and owner’s needs – P.E. Banzhaf, Bauer Spezialtiefbau GmbH, Germanyz Restoration following a flood incident in a pumped-storage plant– M. Yasuda, JPower, Japan; S. Watanabe, Kyushu University, Japanz Performance of the dams subject to the 2014 Chaing Rai earth- quakes – Suttisak Soralump, Montri Jingoolwipat, Chinoros Thongthamchart, and Jessada Feungaugsorn, Kasetsart University, Thailandz Safety of small dams: A New Zealand perspective – J. Duder, Independent Consultant, New Zealand; D. Knappstein, Tonkin & Taylor Ltd, New Zealand

Session 8: Managing sedimentation

Chairman: Dr G. Annandale, Consultant, USAz The importance of hydraulic designs for improved sediment management in hydro structures – S. Alam, Consultant, Francez Extending the life of reservoirs: sustainable sediment management practice in RoR and storage projects – G. Morris, GLM Engineers, Puerto Rico, G. Annandale, Consultant, USA; and P. Karki, The World Bankz Feedback from Asia and Europe for designing sediment passing facilities in hydropower and dam projects – C. Peteuil, CNR, France; T. Sumi, Kyoto University, Japan; T. Yoshimura, Kyushu Electric Power Co., Japan; B. Camenen and L. Guertault, Irstea, UR HHLY, Francez Application of RESCON: a case study of the PB Soedirman reservoir and comparison with detailed studies – H. Hildebrand, S. Palt, and N. Efthymiou, Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG, Germany; and H. Soekono, PT Indonesia Power, Indonesiaz Numerical modelling for reservoir sediment management – M.D. Bui and Prof P. Rutschmann, Technical University of Munich, Germany

Session 9: Contractual aspects

Chairman: H.I. Aker, Dolsar Engineering, Turkey z Nam Ngiep 1 hydropower project: Experience from a lender’s engineering assignment – G. Stevanella and R. Longden, AF Consult Switzerland Ltd z The hydropower lender’s technical advisor – A. Noble, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Australiaz Cascade management in concession agreements – Sychath Boutsakitirath, Ministry of Energy & Mines, Lao PDR; and C. Grant, Multiconsult, UK z Involuntary resettlement, from performance standards to contracts: Easier said than done – D.J. Fredericks, Consultant, Australia; and J. Pereira, Consultant, Lao PDRz Geological risk in managing turnkey contract for a hydropower project: A case study – K.K. Panthi, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Norway

Session 10: Dam performance and monitoring

Chairman: Dr A. Hughes, Atkins, UKz Koldam project, India: monitoring during the first impounding – A. Rousselin and E. Chirat, EDF, France

Conference Programme

Conference Programmez Deformation of the Nam Ngum 2 concrete faced rockfill dam (CFRD) in Laos after construction – Warakorn Mairaing and Chinoros Thongthumachat, Kasetsart University, Thailandz Five years in operation: dam behaviour and operational performance of the Nam Ngum 2 hydropower scheme – S. Moll, Pöyry Ltd, Switzerlandz Seismic analysis of CFRD and ECRD dams – S. Abedi, University of Tehran, Iran; A. Eghbalnia, Behansadd Consulting Engineers, Iranz Performance of Bhumibol concrete arch dam after 50 years of operation – C. Thongthamchart, Kasetsart University,Thailand; N. Raphitphan, J. Kontoengern and N. Chaowalittrakul, EGAT, Thailandz Dam monitoring at the Nam Theun 2 scheme: a reliable organization shared between operators and experts – E. Pons and G. Geffraye, EDF, France, D. Paschini and E. Aubourg, Nam Theun 2 Power Company, Lao PDR

WEDNESDAY 2 MARCH - AFTERNOON

Session 11: Sustainable hydro and transboundary cooperation

Co-Chairs: Voradeth Phonekeo, MRC, Lao PDR andPraivan Limpanboon, MRC, Thailandz Overview of MRC’s cooperation in the context of sustainablehydropower development – Voradeth Phonekeo, MRC, Lao PDR

z The Rapid Sustainability Assessment Tool (RSAT) for basin-wide planning – Voradeth Phonekeo, MRC, Lao PDRz The development of guidelines for hydropower impact mitigation and risk management in the Lower Mekong mainstream and tributaries – L. Lillehammer, Multiconsult, Norway; Voradeth Phonekeo, MRC, Lao PDRz New modelling approach for impact assessment of hydropower development and reservoir sediment management in the Mekong – Dr C.J. Sloff and R. Passchier, Deltares, The Netherlands; L. Lillehammer, Multiconsult, Norway; S. Krohn and Voradeth Phonekeo, MRC, Lao PDRz Sediment transport in the Lower Mekong Basin (2009-2013) and implications for hydropower development and management – L. Koehnken, Consultant, Australiaz Human capacity for sustainable hydropower development in the Mekong countries: experience of the Network for Sustainable Hydropower Development– Assoc Prof Dr Silinthone Sacklokham, National University of Lao PDR; Ha Thanh Lan, Institute of Water Resources Planning, Vietnam; M. Koenig, GIZ, Lao PDRz The multipurpose development of large rivers with run-of-river hydropower – D. Jouve and A. Ouaabi, CNR, France

Session 12: Concession agreements in hydropower projects

Co-Chairs: J. Fraser, World Bank; P.J. Rae, Consultant, Canadaz Opening remarks – J. Fraser, World Bank Practice Manager, Lao PDRz Concession agreements: Legal perspectives – K. Malone, King & Spalding, Singaporez Lessons learnt from Laos: the Government’s perspective – Chantaboun Soukaloun, Department of Energy Business, Ministry of Energy and Mines, Lao PDRz Lessons learnt from Nepal: the Government’s perspective – R. Pant, Nepal Investment Board, Nepal z A private developer’s perspective – H. Manocha, GMR Energy, Indiaz The importance of balanced concession agreements for Papua New Guinea – S. Maso, Advisor to the Government of Papua New Guineaz Hydro development in Myanmar – U Hein Htet, Ministry of Electric Power, Myanmar

Session 13: NT2: A retrospective look at environmentalmanagement

Co-Chairmen: V. Chanudet, EDF, France and S. Usher, H&D, UK z Fish population dynamic and fisheries evolution in the Nam Theun 2 reservoir – M. Cottet, Khamthanh Vatthanatham, K. Kue

and P. Guédant, Nam Theun 2 Power Company, Lao PDR; T.A.M. Visser, Fisheries Consultant, Thailand P. Cerdan and R. Vigouroux, Hydreco, French Guyana; and S. Descloux, EDF, Francez Biofilm colonizing the Nam Theun 2 powerplant penstock: mechanism and potential evolution – C. Roques and S. Pécastaings, Laboratoire de Génie Chimique, France; A. Godon, Nam Theun 2 Power Company, Lao PDR z Efficiency of the Nam Theun 2 hydraulic structures on water aeration and methane degassing – S. Descloux, V. Chanudet and B. Taquet, EDF, France; W. Rode, S. Sopraseuth and P. Guédant, Nam Theun 2 Power Company Lao PDR; D. Serça, C. Deshmukh and F. Guérin, University of Toulouse, Francez Net greenhouse gas emissions from the Nam Theun 2 reservoir: comparison with renewable and non-renewable sources of energy – C. Deshmukh, and D. Serça, Laboratoire d’Aérologie, France; V. Chanudet and S. Descloux, EDF, France; F. Guérin, University of Toulouse, France; P. Guédant and W. Rode, Nam Theun 2 Power Company, Lao PDRz Insights and lessons from Nam Theun 2 hydroelectric project: social programmes – F. Nathan, EDF, France

Session 14: E&S aspects of the Nam Ngiep 1 project, Laos

Co-Chairmen: Y. Yamabayashi and J.E.M. Cockcroft, Nam Ngiep 1Power Company, Lao PDRz Development of the resettlement village for ethnic Hmong at the Nam Ngiep 1 project – K. Tomioka, Pinthong Sophathilath, Gerlee Chanoryia and Khambai Phanthavong, Nam Ngiep I Power Company, Lao PDRz Species profile and conservation strategies for Luciocyprinus Striolatus (Giant pike Carp) at Nam Ngiep 1 – C. Massey, Environmental Specialist, Lao PDRz Integrated solid waste management is good for business and local communities: a case study at the Nam Ngiep 1 hydropower project – N. McWilliam and C. Massey, Nam Ngiep 1 Hydropower Project, Lao PDRz Biodiversity management programme for the Nam Ngiep1 hydro project – V. Phetnavongxay, H. Winastu, and K. Phonsavat, Nam Ngiep 1 Power Company, Lao PDR z Designing a socio-economic baseline for the Nam Ngiep 1 hydropower project – D. Fredericks, Consultant, Australia; and M.R. Frederik, Nam Ngiep 1 Power Company, Lao PDRz Pre-resettlement livelihood development activities to increase resilience of project affected persons at the Nam Ngiep 1 hydro project – M.R. Frederik and C. Duangjai, Nam Ngiep 1 Power Company, Lao PDRz Appropriate technology for information transfer at Nam Ngiep 1 – N. Thavonsouk and M.R. Frederik, Nam Ngiep 1 Power Company, Lao PDRz Preliminary arrangements for fisheries management: Fish catch monitoring, survey, design and implementation at Nam Ngiep 1 – T.A.M. Visser, N. Wongyai, and M.R. Frederik, Nam Ngiep 1 Power Company, Lao PDR

THURSDAY 3 MARCH - MORNING

Session 15: Environment

Chairman: S. Sparkes, Statkraft, Norwayz Balancing power production and geomorphological requirements: a ‘win-win’ approach – Dr G. Annandale, Hydro Worldwide Inc, USA; Dr P. Kaini, Water Resources Consultant, USAz Insights into the biology of Mekong fish species and their application to fish pass design– Dr T. Coe, Fishtek Consulting, UK; M. Raeder, Xayaburi Power Company Ltd, and G. Morier- Genoud, Pöyry, Switzerlandz Xayaburi hydroelectric power project, Lao PDR: salient features of the fish passing facilities – G. Stevanella, N. Castillejo and C. Polimanti, AF-Consult, Switzerland

z Alternative hydropower development for large rivers: the ecologic and economic ‘multi-shaft’ concept – P. Rutschmann, S. Schäfer, A. Sepp, N. Grönitz and F. Geiger, Technical University of Munich, Germanyz Hydropower reservoirs as novel ecosystems: adopting an ecosystems-based approach – M.P. McCartney and S. Senaratna Sellamuttu, International Water Management Institute, Lao PDR; Y. Kura, WorldFish, Lao PDR; P-J Meynell, International Centre for Environmental Management, Lao PDR; and N. Matthews, Water, Land and Ecosystems, Sri Lanka z How recent technological advances can help to mitigate the environmental impacts of hydropower projects in the Mekong basin – P. Baumann, Terraplant Ltd, Switzerlandz Hydropower performance assessments in support of the Lower Mekong Initiative: Thailand and Laos – B. Hadjerioua and A. Witt, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, USA; Nikom Kraitud, EGAT, Thailand; J.M. Kern, US Department of Energy, USA

Session 16: Small and low-head hydro

Co-chairmen: Prof D. Williams, DAW Hydro, UK and B. Leyland,Consultant, New Zealandz 10 years of operational experience with the Onekaka hydro scheme – B. Leyland, Consultant, New Zealandz Hydrodynamic modelling of a horizontal rack in a hydro shaft powerplant: an alternative approach – M.M. Lee, M.D. Bui and P. Rutschmann, Technical University of Munich, Germany; B. Bachert, Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg, Germanyz Ilaguen 1: a low head rural run-of-river hydropower project – J.O. Grimston and D. Fletcher, Tonkin & Taylor International Ltd, New Zealand; N. Ortigas, Engineering & Development Corporation, Philippinesz Z-Blade turbine for a low-head low-flow pico-hydro generation system – M.B. Farriz Basar, Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka; K. Sopian and S. Mat, Universiti Kebangsaan, Malaysiaz The StreamDiver solution for decentralized low head hydropower plant operations – S. Reich and J. Lochshmidt, Voith Hydro Holding GmbH & Co. KG, Germany; M. Pachegaokar, Voith Hydro Pvt Ltd., Indiaz The effects of escalating small hydropower development on hill stream fish fauna endemic to Sri Lanka – E.I.L. Silva and E.N.S. Silva, Water Resources Science and Technology, Sri Lanka; R.A.S.N. Jayawardhana and N.P.P. Lyanage, University of Uwa Wellasa, Sri Lankaz Capabilities and features of state-of-the-art hydro plant automation systems – M. Raab, M. Huber and E. Karl, Global Hydro Energy GmbH, Austriaz Safety emergency closing devices for low-head turbines: a solution adopted during project design – A. Vieira de Paula, GE Hydro, Brazil; B. Delisle, GE Hydro, Canada; F. Loiseau and J. Brémond, GE Hydro, France; and Jie Liu, GE Hydro, Chinaz Small hydro training session: Workshop outcomes – Prof D. Williams, DAW Hydro, UK

Session 17: Design and construction of civil works

Chairman: R. Allen, THPC, Lao PDR z Xe Pian – Xe Namnoy hydro project: main features and underground works – R. Longden and N. Castillejo, AF-Consult Ltd, Switzerland z Challenges in the construction of the Theun-Hinboun power house expansion, Lao PDR– M. Beraud, Tractebel Engineering, France; L. Barbàra, CMC di Ravenna, Thailand; T. Bylund, Theun-Hinboun Power Company, Lao PDRz Comparison of predicted and application results of pressure tunnels using measurement devices: case study of the Arkun, power tunnel – R. Pamuk and M. Eröz, EnerjiSA, Turkey; M. Marence and S. Güven, Pöyry Energy, Turkeyz Xayaburi hydropower project, Lao PDR: salient aspects of the river diversion operation – R. Longden and N. Castillejo,

AF-Consult Ltd, Switzerland; Weerayot Chalermnon, CHK Karnchang (Lao) Co Ltd, Lao PDR; and Sahaphol Timpong, Team Consult, Thailandz Xayaburi hydropower project, Lao PDR: Hydro-mechanical equipment of the navigation locks, spillway and powerhouse – C. Polimanti and N. Castillejo, AF-Consult Ltd, Switzerland z Planning and design of the Dasu hydropower project, Pakistan – O. Tufan, Dolsar Engineering Inc Co, Turkey; H.M. Farooq, WAPDA, Pakistanz Overview of the Nam Ngiep 1 project: design and construction of the highest RCC dam in Lao PDR – Y. Matsumoto, K. Munnavongchanh, K. Kosaka and J.E.M. Cockcroft, Nam Ngiep 1 Power Company Ltd, Lao PDRz A geomembrane face rockfill dam (GFRD) for a hydro scheme in Laos – A. Scuero, G. Vaschetti , M. Scarella and J. Cowland, Carpi Tech, Switzerland; Guolai Zhang, PowerChina Resources Ltd, China; Y. Ning, Kunming Investigation and Design Institute, China

Session 18: Social aspects

Chair: Dr C. Tortajada, Institute of Water Policy, Lee Kuan YewSchool of Public Policy, Singapore z Politics of NGOs and their influence on public policy – Dr C. Tortajada, IWP, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, Singaporez Economic benefits of hydropower projects locally and regionally – Dr S. Sparkes, Statkraft A.S., Norwayz Public acceptance survey and social impact assessment – N.U. Abdul Rahman and F. Hamzah, Tenaga Nasional Berhad, Malaysiaz Installing the software for resettlement success: integrated WASH and nutrition in the Theun-Hinboun villages – J. Pereira, Theun Hinboun Power Company, Lao PDR; Chanthalangsy Sisouvanh Rural Development Agency, Lao PDR; T. Bowling, Theun Hinboun Power Company and International Water Centre, Lao PDRz Safety and security of workers and project-affected persons at the Nam Ngiep 1 hydropower project – Xong Her, R. Hizon, N. Koiam and J.E.M. Cockcroft, Nam Ngiep I Power Company, Lao PDR

Session 19: RCC dams: technology and case studies

Chairman: Dr M.R.H. Dunstan, MD&A Associates, UK z Some lessons learned from recent large RCC dam projects in Southeast Asia – Dr M.R.H. Dunstan, Malcolm Dunstan & Associates, UK

z The Shweli 3 RCC dam, Myanmar: assessment of marble aggregates – U Maw Thar Htwe, Ministry of Electric Power, Myanmar; C. Rohrer, AF Consult Ltd, Switzerland z RCC trial mix testing and development, leading to full-scale trials for the main dam construction at Nam Ngiep 1 – K. Nakamura, Y. Aosaka, T. Seoka, Nam Ngiep 1 Power Co; B. Forbes, Consultant - RCC Dams, Australia z Design and execution of the grout curtain for the Lai Chau RCC dam, Vietnam – M. Conrad, R. Longden and D. Morris, AF-Consult, Switzerland

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Session 20: Project planning

Chairman: Dr K. Laksiri, Ceylon Electricity Board, Sri Lankaz Sustainable hydropower planning tools for the Mekong – S. Krohn, Simon Krohn Consulting, Australia; A. Balloffet, Balloffet International LLC, B. Aylward, Ecosystem X, USA; B. Vogel, RBMsolutions, Austria; Voradeth Phonekeo, Mekong River Commission, Lao PDR

Conference Programme

Conference Programmez Developing PSP integration strategies: a decision-making tool based on power system optimization modelling – K. Moeller and G. Reithe, Lahmeyer International GmbH, Germanyz Mapping the hydropower resource of the Yangtze drainage basin, China – A.D. Walker, G.P. Harrison, T. Bruce and C.A. Greated, University of Edinburgh, UKz The Namboun 2 hydropower project, at the quadrangle of the Upper Mekong corridor – Outhai Oudavong, Right Engineering, Lao PDR

Session 21: IFC session - Small dams

Chairman: Bounleuth Luangpaseuth, Hydropower Developers’Working Group, and Luangpaseuth Construction, Lao PDR In Lao PDR, small hydro developers face increasing challenges, including accessing finance, securing government guarantees andtariff and policies. In this session, Lao PDR’s Hydropower Developers’Working Group will present challenges to small hydro developersand how the group is mobilizing its members to find solutions. Established by IFC and the Lao National Chamber of Commerce andIndustry, the Group is a platform to help companies channel theirconcerns to the government, tackle business challenges, and contribute to the development of hydropower that meets good international and industry practices. The working group is the firstof its kind in the Mekong region.Over the past year, the Group has been an active stakeholdercommenting on the Government of Lao PDR’s draft Decree on SmallHydropower Development. In this session, the working group willdiscuss the feedback they provided on the decree and how theircollective efforts hope to shape the future for small hydropowerdevelopers in the country.

Presentationsz Opening remarks from the chair – Bounleuth Luangpaseuth, HDWG, Lao PDRz Small hydropower development in Lao PDR: an overview – Daovong Phonekeo, DG of Department of Energy Policy and Planning, Ministry of Energy & Mines, Lao PDR

z The role of the private sector in re-drafting Lao PDR’s Small Hydropower Decree – Bounleuth Luangpaseuth, HDWG, Lao PDRz EDL and small hydro in Lao PDR: the buyers’ perspective – Bounma Manivong, EDL, Lao PDRz Discussion and concluding remarks

Session 22: Flood discharge works

Chairman: Dr M. Raeder, Xayaburi Power, Lao PDRz Selecting hydraulic gates – B.W. Leyland, Leyland Consultants, New Zealandz Xayaburi hydropower project salient: features of the spillway – G. Stevanella, R. Longden and N. Castillejo, AF-Consult Switzerland Ltdz Innovative and cost-effective additional spillway at the NT2 regulating dam – D. Paschini, Nam Theun 2 Power Company, Lao PDR; R. Baudet, A. Rousselin and B. Videment, EDF, Francez Labyrinth spillway study for the re-regulation dam of the Nam Ngiep 1 hydropower project – M. Kato, Y. Aosaka, and M. Asakawa, Nam Ngiep 1 Power Company, Lao PDR; and M. Matsuda, Kansai Electric Power Co., Japan

EVENING PROGRAMME

A full social programme is being organized for ASIA 2016 delegates and accompanying persons.

z Speakers and Chairpersons will be welcomed to briefing meetinsfollowed by a reception, on the evening preceding the Conference, at the National Convention Centre.

z A Welcome Reception, including a buffet supper and entertainment,will be held on the first evening of Tuesday 1 March, in a picturesquegarden setting, in the centre of town.

z On Wednesday 2 March, there will be an extended opening of the exhibition, with refreshments served. This will provide an extra opportunity for networking among international participants.z The Conference Dinner will take place on the evening of Thursday3 March, at the Landmark Mekong Riverside Hotel.

H.I. Aker, TurkeyS. Alam, FranceI. Araki, JapanDr E. Bellendir, Russian FederationProf L. Berga, SpainProf P. Boeriu, UNESCO-IHEH. Brekke, NorwayR. Bucher, GermanyJ.M. Buil Sanz, SpainJ. Cockcroft, Lao PDRD. Develay, FranceJ-M. Devernay, World BankM. De Vivo, ICOLD, FranceDo Doc Quan, VietnamDr E. Doujak, AustriaDr M.R.H. Dunstan, UKM. Fauzi, MalaysiaB. Forbes, AustraliaM. François, FranceJ. Freitas, Portugal

M. Gopalakrishnan, IndiaR. Grether, GermanyJ. Gummer, AustraliaC.R. Head, UKDr A. Hughes, UKF. Isambert, FranceR.E. Israelsen, USADr Jia Jinsheng, ChinaØ. Johannsen, NorwayB. Kamaladasa, Sri LankaH. Keck, SwitzerlandD. Kenneally, AustraliaV. Kercan, SloveniaDr H. Kreuzer, SwitzerlandT. Kunz, SwitzerlandProf R. Lafitte, SwitzerlandDr K. Laksiri, Sri LankaF. Lempérière, FranceB. Leyland, New ZealandLin Chuxue, China

F. Louis, World BankDr Peter Mason, UKT. Matsuoka, JapanL. Mouvet, SwitzerlandU Myo Myint, MyanmarM. Nazri bin Shahruddin, MalaysiaKanchit Ngamsanroaj, ThailandN. and L. Nielsen, AustraliaA. Nombre, Burkina FasoA. Noorzad, IranIr Zulkifle Osman, MalaysiaA. Palmieri, ItalyProf B. Pelikan, AustriaProf B. Petry, The NetherlandsProf Pham Hong Giang, VietnamDr J. Plummer, UKDr V. Radchenko, Russian FederationP.J. Rae, USADr M. Raeder, Lao PDR Dasho Chhewang Rinzin, Bhutan

F.C. da Rocha e Silva, PortugalG. Ruggeri, ItalyN. Rupasinghe, Sri Lanka J. Rupc̆i�c, CroatiaProf A. Schleiss, SwitzerlandDr A. Scuero, SwitzerlandN.R. Shrestha, NepalProf J-J. Simond, SwitzerlandB. Skácel, Czech RepublicDr Sompop Sucharit, ThailandDr Somvang Bouttavong, Lao PDRDr S. Sparkes, NorwaySychath Bouksakitirath, Lao PDRJ. Thanopoulos, GreeceB. Trouille, USAC.V.J. Varma, IndiaVoradeth Phonekeo, Lao PDRProf D.A. Williams, UKXaypaseuth Phomseupha, Lao PDRY. Yamabayashi, Lao PDR

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Accommodation

Accompanying Persons’ ProgrammeTour packageA programme of three cultural excursions has beenarranged for family members and friends accompanyingdelegates to ASIA 2016, to give them the opportunity tolearn more about the history and culture of Laos. The tourswill allow for some opportunity to relax, and will all return intime for the evening social events.

Tuesday 1 MarchThe morning visit will be to the Orchid Farm, created in response to a study undertaken by the Department ofBotany at the University of Laos; the aim is to preserve endangered species of Laotian orchids.Lunch will be at the Makphet restaurant, run by an NGOto raise money for the street children of Laos. Creative Laocuisine will be served in the setting of a beautiful old colonial-style house.

After lunch there will be a visit to the COPE visitor centre,with a chance to learn about the history and challenges forLaos of dealing with UXOs dropped by American forces during the Vietnam war, and the support given to affectedpeople. A major part of the work is the development ofprosthetic limbs.

Wednesday 2 MarchThe day will begin with a visit to the Talaat Sao bazaar(Morning Market) in the city, where vendors in the smallshops offer a wide variety of colourful silks, wall hangings,wooden handicrafts, gold and silver jewellery, clothing (traditional and modern) and many other items.The group will then proceed to a Lao cookery school, tolearn how to prepare some local specialities, which willcreate the lunch for participants.After lunch, there will be a chance to visit a monastery, andto learn basic meditation skills.

Thursday 3 MarchThere will be a morning visit to the Houey Hong VocationalTraining Centre, which was set up to provide training opportunities to disadvantaged Lao women in rural areas,and also to revive and support traditional handicrafts. Aftera tour of the centre, the group will have a chance to learnabout natural dyes. There will then be an introductorysession on silk weaving, with a chance to dye a silk scarf.Participants will be able to keep the results of their efforts.The group will then have lunch together in town, before returning to the hotels by around 15.00 hrs, in time to relaxbefore the Conference Dinner in the evening.

Rooms have been reserved for ASIA 2016 participants at anumber of world class hotels in Vientiane, in a wide rangeof price categories. These include the large 5* LandmarkRiverside and Don Chan hotels beside the Mekong river,and several boutique style and business hotels in the citycentre, such as the Lao Plaza, Best Western, Salana Boutique hotel and the Ibis.

Shuttle buses will be provided each day between the official ASIA 2016 hotels and the National Convention Centre, and to and from the evening social events .Full details of all the selected ASIA 2016 hotels appear withthe on-line registration information. Please note: SureFireEvents is the only organization handling ASIA 2016 hotelreservations. Beware of scam booking agencies!

Two technical tours are planned to follow the ASIA 2016conference. Beginning on Friday 4 March, and ending afterbreakfast on Sunday 6 March. The itineraries could besubject to minor changes.

Tour 1 - Northwestern Laos: Xayaburi scheme

The tour will depart Vientiane by scheduled flight to the riparian town of Luang Prabang where the day will be spentvisiting cultural sites. The town is sited at the confluence ofthe Nam Khan and Mekong rivers about 300 km north of Vientiane. The old town centre is a UNESCO World HeritageSite and is well known for its numerous Buddhist templesand monasteries.

The next morning, the group will travel by road to the site ofthe Xayaburi scheme. The project is a 1285 MW, run-of-riverscheme under construction on the lower Mekong, about 30 km east of Xayaburi town in northern Laos.

Key features of the scheme include a powerhouse withseven 175 MW Kaplan units and one 60 MW Kaplan unit fortotal generation of about 7000 GWh/year. About 95 per centof the electricity will be exported to Thailand through a 200km-long 500 kV double circuit transmission line.

Other structures include a navigation lock, intermediateblock, a spillway with seven surface radial gates and fourlow level outlets and various fish passing facilities for up-stream and downstream migration.Civil construction for themain powerhouse is currently under way; it is planned thatthe other, recently completed structures will be visited duringthe tour.

The group will spend a second night in Luang Prabang wherethe tour will end the following morning, after breakfast. Return to Vientiane is not included in the tour, as some delegates may choose to fly home from Luang Prabang.

Tour 2 - Central Laos: Nam Ngiep 1 and Nam Ngum 1 schemes

This tour will visit sites within driving distance of Vientiane.The 290 MW Nam Ngiep 1 scheme is under construction tothe northeast of Vientiane, extending across Bolikhamxayand Xaysomboun provinces. Two dams and power stationsare under construction along the Ngiep river in Bolikhamxay.Both sites will be visited during the tour.The main 148 m-high dam will create the highest dam in thecountry and create a storage reservoir covering an area of67 km2, extending into Xaysomboun province. At the maindam site, a primary power station will generate electricity forexport to Thailand through a 125 km-long 230 kV transmissionwith a further 28 km, 500 KV connection.The main dam will release water to a regulating pondwhere a second dam and 19 MW power station will generateelectricity for local use. The regulating dam will ensurepredictable releases of water to minimize disruption todownstream water levels.

The regulating dam will be nearing completion at the timeof the tour, and RCC placement will have just begun at themain dam, where the river will be diverted through a 626 mtunnel.

The group will spend the night in the town of Paxan. Thenext morning the tour will continue to the155 MW NamNgum 1 scheme. This recently uprated project was originally commissioned in 1971 at a cost of US$ 28 millionand as the oldest scheme in the country provides an interesting contrast to the Nam Ngiep 1 project.

Lunch will be aboard a chartered boat during a cruiseacross a section of the scenic 370 km2 reservoir. The groupwill then return to Vientiane for dinner and an overnightstay. The tour will end after breakfast on 6 March.

Study Tours

As the preview on the previous pages has shown, the ASIA 2016 Exhibition will be a major gathering of around 100 internationalconsultants, developers, contractors and suppliers, all showcasing their expertise in the fields of water infrastructure, hydropowerequipment, monitoring devices, software for project planning, powerplant components and many other topics.

Whether your interest is in the engineering of large dams, the development of micro hydro, or anything in between, you willhave the opportunity to make useful business contacts over the three days. Exhibitors will be present from North America,Australasia, Europe and all parts of Asia (see the full list of companies on p35).

On the morning of 1 March, when conference delegates break for coffee, the Exhibition will be officially opened by LordDavid Puttnam, CBE, the UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to Lao PDR, Cambodia and Vietnam. A delegation including theLao Minister of Energy & Mines, H.E. Khammany Inthirath, Officers of the Ministry’s Department of Energy Business, theBritish Ambassador Hugh Evans, will then be escorted around the Exhibition.

Lunch and refreshments will be served each day in the Exhibition Halls, to ensure that international participants haveplenty of time to visit the exhibitors. On 2 March, the Exhibition will have extended opening hours, and refreshments willbe served there after the conference sessions. A number of exhibitors have chosen to have drinks parties around theirbooths. Refer to the company profiles of Exhibitors on pp114-133 to maximize your time in the Exhibition.

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AF-Consult Switzerland Ltd www.afconsult.com 53AMC, Thailand www.amc.co.th 86Andritz Hydro GmbH www.andritz.com 62ATB Riva Calzoni, Italy www.atbrivacalzoni.com 38Bartec Syscom, Switzerland www.syscom.ch 4Bosch Rexroth, Singapore www.boschrexroth.com 40Carpi, Switzerland www.carpitech.com 60ČKD Blansko Small Hydro, Czech Republic www.ckdsh.cz 2CNR Engineering, France www.cnr.tm.fr/en 51CWTW & WGP, Italy www.watergenpower.eu 50Dae Yang Hydro, South Korea www.dyhydro.co.kr 29DKSH, Lao PDR www.dksh.com 75Dolsar Engineering Inc Co, Turkey www.dolsar.com.tr 44Dongfang Electric machinery co., China www.dfem.com.cn 11Dynavec, Norway www.dynavec.no 84EDL - Electricité du Laos www.edl.com.la 74Fayat Foundations / Sefi-Intrafor, France www.sefi-intrafor.fayat.com 45Flovel Energy, India www.flovel.net 81GE Renewable Energy www.gerenewableenergy.com 63Geokon, USA www.geokon.com 28Geotech International, Singapore www.geotechninternational.com 57Gilkes, UK www.gilkes.com 3Global Hydro Energy GmbH, Austria www.global-hydro.eu 70Gugler Water turbines GmbH, Austria www.gugler.com 65Hansa Meyer Global Transport, Thailand www.hansameyer.com 56Hatch Ltd, Australia www.hatch.ca 19Herrenknecht, Germany www.herrenknecht.com 49Hubei Hongcheng General Machinery, China www.hbhc.com.cn/English 42Hydrokarst, France www.hydrokarst.fr 72ILF Consulting Engineers, Thailand www.ilf.com 85Indar Electric, Spain www.indar.net 24Ingeteam Power Technology, Spain www.ingeteam.com 22International Centre for Hydropower, Norway www.ich.no 84International Commission on Large Dams www.icold-cigb.org 55International Finance Corporation - World Bank Group www.ifc.org 61Intpow - Norway Powered by Nature www.intpow.com 84KGAL, UK www.kgal.co.uk 18Kinemetrics, USA www.kinemetrics.com 43Klohn Crippen Berger, Canada www.klohn.com 19Kolektor Turboinštitut, Slovenia www.kolektorturboinstitut.com 31KTI-Plersch, Germany www.kti-plersch.com 13Liebherr, Thailand www.liebherr.com 90Mahab Ghodss, Iran www.mahabghodss.com 89Manitowoc Crane Group Asia Pte Ltd, Singapore www.manitowoccranes.com 73Mapei, Italy www.mapei.it 76Mavel a.s., Czech Republic www.mavel.cz 12MC -Monitoring SA, Switzerland www.mc-monitoring.com 52Mekong River Commission www.mrcmekong.org 68Ministry of Energy and Mines, Lao PDR www.laoenergy.la 74Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Lao PDR www.monre.gov.la 74Montanhydraulik, Germany www.montanhydraulik.com 26Muhr, Germany www.muhr.com 82Multiconsult, Norway www.multiconsultgroup.com 84Nam Ngiep 1 Power Company, Lao PDR www.namngiep1.com 46Nam Theun 2 Power Company, Lao PDR www.namtheun2.com 20National Electric Coil, USA www.national-electric-coil.com 32Neoventures, China www.neoventurecorp.com 71Norconsult, Norway www.norconsult.com 84Opal - RT Technologies, Canada www.opal-rt.com 30Ossberger, Germany www.ossberger.de 1Peri Formwork, Malaysia www.perimalaysia.com 34Pöyry Energy Ltd, Thailand www.poyry.com 47Rainpower, Norway www.rainpower.no 84Rittmeyer, Switzerland www.rittmeyer.com 5 Rock Dril Asia, Thailand www.rockdrilasia.com 77Ruhfus Systemhydraulik, Germany www.ruhfus.com 33SBM Mineral Processing, Austria www.sbm-mp.at 41Sisgeo Asia Pacific, Thailand www.sisgeoasia.com 59SMEC, Australia www.smec.com 35SNC-Lavalin Power, Malaysia www.snclavalin.com 88Specialty Sealing Technologies, USA www.thesealguy.com 9Stahlhandel Gröditz, Germany www.stahlportal.com 69Stucky, Switzerland www.stucky.ch 7Sulzer, Australia www.sulzer.com 91TenCate Geosynthetics, Thailand www.tencate.com 80Terraplant- Environmental Services, Switzerland www.terraplant.com 92TES Electric Machines, Czech Republic www.tes.cz 37Theun-Hinboun Power Company, Lao PDR www.thpclaos.com 58Thordon Bearings Inc, Canada www.thordonbearings.com 54Tractebel Engie, France www.tractebel-engie.com 25Trevi, Hong Kong www.trevigroup.com 67Ultraflux Asia Co, Ltd, Thailand www.usea-ultraflux@ultraflux.com 27Valvotubi Ind., Italy www.valvotubi.com 78VASE, Lao PDR www.savankham.com 14Vibro Systm, Canada www.vibrosystm.com 14Video Ray, USA www.videoray.com 36Voith Hydro, Germany www.voith.com 64Wasserkraft Volk AG, Germany www.wkv-ag.com 6Whessoe, Malaysia www.whessoe.com.my 18Willowstick Technologies, USA www.willowstick.com 10Worthington Products, USA www.tuffboom.com 8WWS Wasserkraft, Austria www.wws-wasserkraft.at 66Zhengzhou Pump Valve MFG, China www.zzcontrols.com 39

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The Conference Water Resources and Hydropower Development in Asia (ASIA2016) is being organized by The International Journal on Hydropower & Dams(Aqua-Media International Ltd) with event management by SureFire Events, UK.

On-line Registration We strongly encourage you to register on-line via the Hydropower & Damswebsite at: www.hydropower-dams.com Registrations will be handled by SureFire Events. This is a secure server website.You may receive an acknowledgement of registration on completion of thisprocess; however, this is not a confirmation.

Registration by post or faxComplete the registration form and return it, with payment, to the ConferenceSecretariat. Please complete one registration form per delegate, including anyaccompanying persons. www.hydropower-dams.com

The total fees for Conference registration, accompanying persons’ programme,accommodation deposit, cultural excursion and/or study tour (if applicable)should be calculated and totalled in the ‘Total US$’ column on the second pageof the registration form.

Collection of badge and documentsThis will begin at 09.00 hrs on Monday 29 February, 2016, at the National Convention Centre, Vientiane.

PaymentPayment for all services (fees, hotel costs, tours) must be made in US dollars ($)and received in advance of the Conference. Payment is possible by the followingmethods:

• On-line by Visa or MasterCard• By bank transfer to SureFire Events (see details on the registration form).All fees paid by credit card will be charged in US$.

AccommodationWe strongly encourage you to register and reserve your accommodation on-line where it is possible to view the latest availability. The Conference organizers have secured rooms at a wide range of hotels in various price cate-gories in Vientiane. Rooms will be offered on a first-come-first-served basis. You are advised to reserve your room well in advance, as availability cannot be guaranteed.

Please complete the accommodation section of the registration form, and returnit to the Conference Secretariat (SureFire Events). Full payment will be requiredto secure your accommodation booking. All hotel room extra charges must be set-tled in full directly with the hotel prior to departure. SureFire Events will endeavourto meet all accommodation requests. However, should your preferred hotel be full,SureFire Events reserves the right to make your reservation at the nearest avail-able alternative.

DisclaimerAll best endeavours will be made to present the programme as printed. The ASIA2016 organizers and their agents reserve the right to alter or cancel, without priornotice, any arrangements, timetable, plans or other items relating directly or in-directly to ASIA 2016 for any cause beyond its reasonable control. The organizersand agents are not liable for any loss or inconvenience resulting from such al-teration. The Conference and Tours are subject to minimum and maximum num-bers. Tour places are subject to availability on a first-come-first-served basis.Full payment for tours must be received at the time of registration.

CancellationsCancellations must be made in writing to SureFire Events. Cancellation chargeswill be payable as shown in the Table below. Substitution of delegates after areservation has been made is only acceptable before the Conference starts,and no extra fee is payable. Any necessary refunds (see Table below) will bemade after the Conference. In rare circumstances, we reserve the right not toconfirm a booking if there is a conflict of interest between the applicant and theorganisers, co-organisers or host country of ASIA 2016.

Liability/InsuranceThe registration fees do not include the insurance of participants against personalaccidents, sickness, cancellations by any party, theft, loss or damage to personalpossessions. The organizers accept no responsibility for death, injury, loss or ac-cident, delay arising from any act or default of any person, or any other matter aris-ing in connection with Conference services or transport. The organizers make nowarranty in this connection. All services provided are subject to local laws.Arrangements for the Conference have been made in accordance with UK Law.Delegates, exhibitors and tour participants are strongly advised to take out adequatepersonal insurance to cover risks associated with travel, accommodation, cancel-lation and theft or damage to personal belongings. The organizers reserve the rightto amend any part of the Conference programme or arrangements if necessary.In the very unlikely event that it is necessary to cancel any of the Conferencearrangements, an appropriate refund will be made and thereafter the liability ofthe organizers will cease.

Visa Requirements for Lao PDRThose in the ASEAN region do not require visas to enter Lao PDR. For the majorityof others, a visa to enter Lao PDR can be obtained on arrival, on payment of afee. This will simply be a ‘Visitor Visa’, and does not require a letter of support.Please check conditions for your country on our on-line booking system, wherewe also give the latest available details of the fees applicable. If you are in doubt about whether or not you require a visa, please check withthe Lao embassy or consulate in your country.If you will be travelling from a country where a visa does need to be issued inadvance, and you require a letter of support for your application, please notifyus as soon as possible.

***The organizers reserve the right to decline registrations from organizations outsidethe hydropower/water resources profession, or others whose activities are in conflict with the mission of the conference, the organizers, or the local co-hosts.

Date cancellation received

Registration (Delegates+Exhibitors)

Technical excursions

Accommodation

Up to 8 January 2016

Full refund minus $50 admin fee

Full refund minus $50 admin fee

Full refund minus $50 admin fee

9 January to 14 February 2016

50% of fee is forfeited

No refund unless place can be resold

No refund unless rooms can be resold

On or after 15 February 2016

No refund (NB: Registration can be transferred to a colleague at no cost)

No refund

No refund

CONTACT DETAILSFor enquiries concerning registration and accommodation, contact:

SureFire Events, Unit 8, Hinton Business Park, Tarrant Hinton, Blandford DT11 8JF, UKTel: +44 (0)1258 447 040 • Fax: + 44 (0)700 349 7034 • Email: asia2016@surefire-events.comNB: Registration forms and payment should be sent to SureFire Events, UK.On-line registration via: www.hydropower-dams.com

For further details of the programme, please contact: Hydropower & Dams, PO Box 285, Wallington, Surrey SM6 6AN, UK. Tel: + 44 (0)20 8773 7244 • Fax: + 44 (0)20 8773 7255 • Email: asia2016@hydropower-dams.com

Website: www.hydropower-dams.com

Water Resources and Hydropower Development in Asia National Convention Centre

Vientiane, Lao PDR ~ 1 to 3 March 2016

BOOKING CONDITIONS

A reduced registration fee is available for current subscribers to Hydropower & Dams

Water Resources and Hydropower Development in Asia National Convention Centre, Vientiane, Lao PDR ~ 1 to 3 March 2016

REGISTRATION FORM(Deadline for early booking discount: 15 January 2016)

This registration form is a self-billing order form, which should be sent to SureFire Events, UK. You will then be sent an invoice for the items booked. By completing this form you are agreeing to the Booking Conditions within this brochure. Fees are payable in US Dollars (US$). Each Conference/Exhibition participant should complete a separate form.

PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM IN CAPITAL LETTERS, AND EMAIL A PORTRAIT PHOTO (JPEG FORMAT) TO BE USED ON YOUR BADGE AT THE CONFERENCE.

Title (Mr/Ms/Mrs/Dr/Prof/etc): Given name: Family name:

Name as it should appear on your badge/in correspondence:

Job title within organization:

Organization:

Organization’s postal address (inc. post code and country):

Tel (inc. country code): Mob/Cell:

Email address:

Web site: Data Protection: I do not wish my email address to be passed to any third party � I do not wish any contact details to be passed to a third party �

FEES Up to From Total 15 Jan 2016 16 Jan 2016 US$FULL DELEGATE FEE: Includes attendance of the Conference and Exhibition; documentation and USB of papers; morning and afternoon refreshments; lunches during the Conference; social programme. US$ 1050 US$1150

H&D SUBSCRIBER DELEGATE FEE: For subscribers to Hydropower & Dams H&D Subscription No:.................................................... US$ 950 US$1060

DELEGATE FEE WITH NEW SUBSCRIPTION TO H&D (reduced registration fee + 6 issues of H&D + World Atlas & Industry Guide + Maps) US$ 1190 US$ 1290 SPEAKER FEE: Includes all facilities described above for Full Delegates, plus an additional reception US$ 585 US$ 585on Monday 29 February. NB: This fee applies to one person per paper (main author or presenter)

FIRST EXHIBITOR FEE: (One full participant fee is included with exhibition booking)

Stand No:........................ Free of charge

SECOND (+ THIRD) EXHIBITOR FEE: (Covers attendance of Conference sessions, CD of Conference papers, evening social programme and lunches) US$ 785Stand No: .......................

ACCOMPANYING PERSON FEE: (For family members or friends not attending the Conference) The fee includes activities/excursions during three days, with lunch (see programme), and the evening social events. NB: Accompanying persons who do not register by completing this US$ 350section are not eligible to attend lunches or social events.

Name to appear on badge (inc. title Mrs/Miss/Mr/Dr/etc): ....................................................................................

DIETARY REQUIREMENTSParticipant: Vegetarian meals required � Other dietary requirements / special needs ................................................... Accompanying Person: Vegetarian meals required � Other dietary requirements / special needs ..................................................

(surname)

EXCURSION IN VIENTIANE: (Monday 29 February) US$Visit to the Wat Sisaket and That Luang, including lunch I wish to book ............... seats at US$ 80 per person

OPTIONAL DONATION TO THE AMI HYDROPOWER FOUNDATION US$This is a charitable foundation, set up by Aqua-Media and governed by international trustees, which exists to facilitate the participation of delegates fromthe less developed countries to attend the conferences. (More details can be found at: www.hydropower-dams.com). Suggested minimum donation: US$ 25

ie, Mr John BROWN or Mr LI Jishang

PLEASE TOTAL THE COSTS ON THIS PAGE AND CARRY THEM OVER TO THE SECOND PAGE

SUB-TOTAL OF FEES CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS PAGE US$

SOCIAL EVENTS (Included in the registration fee for registered participants) Please be sure to complete this to avoid food wastage!I/we will attend (please tick boxes as applicable): Participant Accompanying Person

Tuesday 1 March - Welcome Reception Yes � No � Yes � No � Thursday 3 March - Conference Dinner Yes � No � Yes � No �

SureFire Events, Unit 8, Hinton Business Park, Tarrant Hinton, Blandford DT11 8JF, UKTel: + 44 (0)1258 447040 • Fax: +44 (0)700 349 7034 • E-mail: asia2016@surefire-events.com

Online registration via: www.hydropower-dams.com

ACCOMMODATION (Prices are per room, per night, and include taxes and breakfast)

SOLE USE BEDROOM WITH PRIVATE BATHROOM TWIN OR DOUBLE ROOM WITH PRIVATE BATHROOM Superior Deluxe Superior Deluxe� 5* Lao Plaza US$ 125 US$ 146 � 5* Lao Plaza US$ 150 US$ 171� 5* Landmark Mekong Riverside US$ 115 US$ 132 � 5* Landmark Mekong Riverside US$ 120 US$ 137� 5* Don Chan n/a US$ 125 � 5* Don Chan n/a US$ 132� 4* Salana Boutique US$ 115 US$ 125 � 4* Salana Boutique US$ 125 US$ 135� 3* Best Western n/a US$ 90 � 3* Best Western n/a US$ 99� 3* Ibis Vientiane Nam Phu US$ 84 n/a � 3* Ibis Vientiane Nam Phu US$ 94 n/a� 3* Sabaidee Lao US$ 80 US$ 85 � 3* Sabaidee Lao US$ 105 US$ 110� 3* Lao Orchid US$ 79 US$ 105 � 3* Lao Orchid US$ 89 US$ 115� 3* Chanthapanya US$ 65 n/a � 3* Chanthapanya US$ 70 n/a Preference: � Twin � Double (cannot be guaranteed)

Check-in date: ...... February / ..... March 2016 Check-out date: ......... March 2016 Total number of nights: ................

Special requests (eg. non-smoking room): ............................................. Twin occupancy: Name of partner .................................................................

In case your first choice of hotel is no longer available, please select your 2nd and 3rd preferences here:

2nd choice of hotel: .................................................................................... 3rd choice of hotel: .........................................................................

STUDY TOURS (See details of itineraries in this brochure)Prices include all transportation (inc. air fares for Tour 1), meals, guides, entrance fees during sightseeing trips, and accommodation

US$

Tour 1 - Northeastern Laos: Xayaburi scheme (2 nights, tour ends on third morning)

A trip including two nights in Luang Prabang and a chance to view the main features of the 1285 Xayaburi run-of-river scheme, under construction on the lower Mekong. Note: this tour finishes in Luang Prabang.

............ Single room US$ 570 per person (total tour cost inc. flights) ........... Sharing twin room US$ 460 per person (total tour cost)

Tour 2 - Central Laos: Nam Ngiep 1 and Nam Ngum 1 (2 nights, tour ends on third morning)

A trip to the Nam Ngiep 1 scheme under construction northeast of Vientiane, and including a 148 m-high dam, as well as the 155 MW Nam Ngum scheme, originally commissioned in 1971, and recently uprated and refurbished.

............. Single room US$ 500 per person (total tour cost) ........... Sharing twin room US$ 425 per person (total tour cost)

There are limited (50) places available for each of the following seminars. Please tick the box if you would like to apply, and your application will be forwarded to the organizers. If a place is available, this will be confirmed to you, and you will be invoiced.

Sunday 28 February: Small Hydro Training Seminar (US $50 per accepted delegate).I would like to apply to attend (please tick box as applicable): Yes �

Monday 29 February: IFC Training Seminar: Identifying and managing cumulative risks (US $50 per accepted delegate)

I would like to apply to attend (please tick box as applicable): Yes �

PAYMENTPayment is possible by the following methods:

• Bank transfer (the preferred method) to: Surefire Events Ltd., Barclays Bank, Wimborne, Dorset, UK• Sort Code: 20-96-96 • Account: 76359966 • IBAN number: GB86BARC20969676359966 • SWIFT: BARCGB22• For on-line bookings, payment will be taken by BarclayCard from your debit or credit card. All on-line fees will be taken in US dollars ($).All credit card transactions will be with SureFire Events (this is the name which will appear on your statement)

TOTAL PAYMENT FOR REGISTRATION, HOTEL AND EXCURSIONS (include total from first page) US$(Please ensure that this box is completed, so that your registration can be confirmed)

Please quote your company VAT / Mwst / TVA / ALV / IVA/ BTW / MOMS number: