Doha Hosts Power and Water Conference and Expo in February

Doha, December 07 (QNA) - Qatar will host POWER-GEN Middle East and WaterWorld Middle East 2012 conference and exhibition from 6-8 February 2012. A wealth of knowledge drawing from industry professionals and exhibiting companies will be presented at the POWER-GEN Middle East and WaterWorld Middle East 2012 conference and exhibition as over 200 expert speakers and exhibiting companies representing more than 21 countries from the power and water industry come together to celebrate the 10th anniversary of POWER-GEN Middle East and the first annual WaterWorld Middle East event. From 6-8 February 2012, this premier power and water event will be held at the brand new state-of-the-art Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC) in Doha. POWER-GEN Middle East and WaterWorld Middle East 2012 will be one of the first events to take advantage of QNCC's unparalleled world-class facilities and high-tech green-technologies which makes it the venue of choice in the Middle East. POWER-GEN Middle East and WaterWorld Middle East 2012 will deliver a total of 14 strategic and technical sessions and panel discussions over six tracks including important strategic and technical issues and developments facing the power, water and wastewater industries by expert speakers from around the globe. Hot topics to feature at POWER-GEN Middle East 2012 include Technologies for Operational Flexibility, Renewables & Environmental Technologies, Post-Crisis Trends in Finance, Risk & Investment Trends in the IPP Market. Power and water are inextricably linked in the rapidly growing Middle East as the simultaneous growth in water and energy use continues to skyrocket in the region due to high economic and population growth rates. Power generation is expected to rise dramatically over the coming years with official estimates in a report by Arab Petroleum Investment Corporation (Apicorp) indicating energy capital investments in the Middle East and North Africa could total around $525 billion during 2012-2016 Massive growth within the MENA region has seen a rapid rise in desalination and water treatment to become the largest market in the world According to a report from Ventures Middle East, this growth is expected to accelerate over the coming years requiring the region to build approximately three million cubic meters per day of desalination capacity every year to meet the mounting water demand. A major highlight of this premier event will be a joint panel discussion, The Changing Face of the Middle East Power and Water Project Market where POWER-GEN Middle East and WaterWorld Middle East delegates will be able to learn about current projects trends and developments. Another highlight will be the Technical Tour of Ras Abu Fontas, one of Qatar s largest power and desalination plants, owned by Qatar Electricity & Water Company. The 6 hour tour will take place on Monday 6 February and include a guided tour of the facility, presentations by senior management, lunch and transportation. Limited spaces are available and registrations close Thursday 26 January 2012. Running alongside the dual conference will be the combined POWER-GEN Middle East and WaterWorld Middle East exhibition featuring over 100 leading international companies showcasing the very latest innovative design solutions and technologies serving the power and water industry. This comprehensive and diverse three-day exhibition opens Monday 6 February until Wednesday 8 February and includes a multitude of international companies such as: KAHRAMAA; Qatar Electricity & Water Company,; MAPNA Group; Foster Wheeler; Balcke Duerr GMBH; Alstom, Siemens AG Energy Sector; ITT Water and Wastewater, Region Middle East; German Water Partnership and International Gulf Trading Company. Admission to the exhibition is free to all visitors of the event. An Early Bird Discount is now open for delegates that register for the POWER-GEN Middle East and WaterWorld Middle East conference before 6 January 2012, providing a 10 percent saving of the standard rate. (END)