EEP Forum Report

Forum Report Overcoming Barriers to Financing Clean Energy Projects in the Mekong Region

EEP Mekong 2nd Regional Annual Forum 31 January - 1 February, 2012 Siam Kempinski Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand

Table of Contents Evaluation Evaluation of the Forum

1

Feedback from Participants

2

Evaluation of Media Coverage

27

Documentation Forum Rationale and Organizers

8

Programme including speakers’ presentations

9-20

List of Participants

21-26

Examples of Media Coverage

28-42

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Evaluation of the Forum An impressive 84 pct of the respondents described their satisfaction with the forum as “excellent” or “very good”. Regarding the facilities of the forum, 89 pct of the respondents described them as “excellent” or “very good”.

Breaking down the reason for this high level of satisfaction, the main point is the subject in itself: Financial problems and ways to overcome them. NGO’s and other stakeholders within clean energy clearly revealed a major unfulfilled need for a forum where they could meet with other project developers to discuss and explore ways of financing their clean energy projects and exchange their experiences regarding financing.

In spite of this overwhelming success, the organizers should pay attention to some of the negative comments made by the participants on the evaluation form. Several participants noted a fundamental discrepancy between on one side the often rural and poor end users of projects developed and promoted by the participating organisations - and on the other side the glaring disregard for energy conservation displayed by the venue of the forum and total lack of thinking in terms of sustainable use of natural resources.

Given the subject of the forum, clearly this audience was not impressed by a note in the bath room that “if you leave the towels on the rack they will not be changed”.

The subject of this year’s regional forum hit the target directly in the heart. The participants requested more along the same line, only with few modifications. In particular even more time to exchange and share specific experiences and know how regarding financing of clean energy projects.

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Feedback from the Participants The participants were requested to fill in forum evaluation forms to help assess the way the event was carried out. The participants were asked to rank their levels of satisfaction in different aspects of the forum in a 5-point scale.

Please describe your overall level of satisfaction w ith the forum programme?

Please describe your overall level of satisfaction w ith the forum facilities?

Good 10%

Good 16%

Fair 1%

Excellent 32%

Excellent 46%

Excellent Very good

Excellent Very good Good

Good

Fair

Very good 43% Very good 52%

Please describe your overall level of satisfaction w ith the hotel facilities, food, accomodation, etc.

Please describe your overall level of satisfaction w ith the interaction w ith the participants.

Good 8%

Good 13%

Fair 1% Excellent 30%

Excellent 50%

Very good 42%

Excellent

Excellent

Very good

Very good

Good

Good

Fair

Very good 56%

Please describe your overall level of satisfaction w ith the cocktail reception

Good 8%

Fair 3% Excellent 36%

Excellent Very good Good Fair

Very good 53%

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What were the best features of the forum?

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The forum is an excellent chance for sharing information and networking for specific projects Experience sharing through presentations.

Networking aspects.

Bringing speakers with good experiences into the forum.

Learning policies and priorities of concerned donors.

The panel discussions CDM Networking / Promoting Renewable Energy, Clean fuels and Energy Efficiency in Gas Presentations from financing organisations Topics and contents.

Speakers - variety from big scale to community scale.

Meet the persons in the business.

Scope of networking with diverse stakeholders.

Knowledged speakers clearly explaining their subjects Opportunity to hear a range of speakers: Business, NGO, conceptual thinkers and practitioners.

Networking breaks a great chance to meet peers.

Q&A Sessions Great facilities, fantastic food. Overall good organization.

It’s perfect. It’s an excellent event arranged by the EEP Mekong.

Panel sessions/ discussions.

Good networking.

Networking.

Great facilities, fantastic food. Overall good organizations.

Very good.

One-to-one meeting.

Relevant information.

Relaxed atmosphere with plenty of diverse participants and lots of time for networking.

Networking with different stakeholders.

Various speakers’ backgrounds Cocktail reception and round table discussion.

Informative, good chance for networking & sharing on the topic of renewable energy/ sustainable financing.

Interaction.

Networking opportunities and food.

Networking.

Meeting potential new partners.

The forum provides a good time space for interaction and discussion among participants. Presentations.

Interaction with other participants from throughout the region.

Great networking and location.

Good chance for people to discuss and looking for the partners.

Forum logistics such as sound, meeting room.

Topic and themes.

Presentations from the speakers.

The qualities of the speakers (in general).

Networking with regional stakeholders.

Informal discussions over lunch etc.; networking opportunities.

One-on-one meeting.

To bring more local partners.

Panel discussion with enough time for discussion.

Give Project developers should present something related to the progress of the project to get more experience from the field.

Quality of speakers very good.

Speakers.

Panel discussions.

Panel discussion.

The speakers have more experience and clear explanation of all strategy.

Learning from experts and networking with regional players.

Question and answers. Presentation from different institutions.

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Were there any aspects of the forum that were not satisfactory?

• Although wonderful surroundings and beautifully presented food - felt it was over indulgent. As stakeholders & positive change agent it is important to lead and set the tone rather than validate poor practice. So, questions to think about are: What are the travel footprints of participants & food; have these been offset?

• Board discussions seems to be short; they could be the sensitive ideas for setting up round table discussions.

• Financiers expect mega projects which are not suitable for small and least developing countries.

• Too much marketing of each presenter, we should focus on the development scheme.

• How does local water, food and energy play a role in the organisation of this conference? What are the green credentials of Hotel Kempinski? Is there a “call to action” advocacy at the end of the conference?

• Poor moderators (in some session) they didn’t really expand the discussion.

• Time management and logistic preparations.

• Long introductions.

• Air condition too cold. Directions from BTS and at hotel.

• Missed some concrete examples.

• We are here to discuss about saving energy for the future generations but we are spending a lot of energy on air conditioners and keeping it on a terribly cold level.

• CDM too complex.

• The subjects should be implemented by examples - real ones - from the field.

• Poor time keeping.

• Arrangement of agenda and the time.

• Unclear questions at forums.

• Minor problem with time control.

• The forum was organized in too expensive and luxurious hotel. Disconnection between the forum theme (and sustainability) and the facilities!

• Presentations in general too far away from reality of EEP partners in the region.

• On the first day the Chairmen did not control well, leading to waste of time for too, long questions with unnecessary explanations from the participants.

• Will any action be taken after the forum?

• Poor moderators in some sessions. Didn’t expand the discussion. Time management!

• Some topic of the session is very ambitions, such as the topic of the session 2 of the 1st day.

• Better room temperature, too cold.

• We are all here to talk about energy efficiency, renewable energy but the hotel has oir condition on the low temperature and they still use incandescent lights.

• Next time EEP should choose a better hotel where they are aware of their energy consumption and environment effect.

• Room too cold.

• List of participants with details would have been useful.

• Registration.

• Pick up service was not very satisfactory.

• Luncheon on the first day as a bit funny.

• Perhaps next time a copy of presentations be given to participants for reference..

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Other reactions and comments?

• Next time it would be better if the time schedule was kept according to schedule.

• EEP should advise the presenters to provide mechanisms for funding / financing opportunities rather than presenting their profits.

• Very good, thanks!

• I could not get any arrangement updates until the last minutes of my departure. Participants should have been informed properly about their trips and other arrangements.

• Very technical! Financially speaking.

• Hope for a chance for a similar forum.

• The time arrangement should be strict.

• EEP Forum must take place in nature.

• Get real: A five stars hotel is very, very ridiculous place for this event. There are farms 30-40 km from BKK with real nice nature. Hotel does stimulate in wrong way, i.e. champagne socialites.

• Great event!

• Congratulations.

• Could do some more participatory games and warm-ups to start the day, interactive tools, role reversal, etc. to step out of the box.

• Very good that time allowed specifically for networking.

• More time for questions and answers rather than presentations.

• Perhaps an extra day to the conference.

• 1st day, time consuming - more presentations.

• It is highly appreciated if the EEP can organize another forum on funding opportunities for organizations working on renewable energy at grass root level.

• Bring more diverse financiers • More group discussions • More focus on Knowledge Sharing.

• Short summary on project status and active projects.

• Please provide the presentations on a CD • Should continue with the forum.

• Very good opportunity for interaction between young professionals and senior business people.

• Overall well coordinated, very relevant issue/topic.

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Forum Rationale Overcoming Barriers to Financing Clean Energy Projects in the Mekong Region Excellent but small clean energy projects often have difficulty being carried out because the project developers cannot find the financing needed to get their project off the ground. How to overcome this obstacle was the subject of the EEP Mekong Regional Forum in Bangkok on 31 January – 1 February 2012.

The forum brought together financiers, project developers and representatives of EEP Mekong partner governments to discuss barriers and solutions to financing clean energy projects in the Mekong Region.

The purpose was to discuss traditional and new financing ways with project developers, NGO’s and other stakeholders within clean energy.

EEP Mekong as an organization is in a unique position to disseminate expertise and knowledge in this field among project developers as the EEP Mekong has so far supported more than 30 projects in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam since the programme-was established two years ago with a wide spread of financing methods.

The speakers and participants included government experts from all four Mekong countries, NGOs and private sectors companies - project developers, equipment suppliers, financiers and others - dealing with energy and environment issues and clean energy projects financing.

One of the key sessions of the forum was one-on-one sessions where project developers could discuss specific projects with potential financiers.

Forum Organizers

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Forum Programme EEP MEKONG 2nd REGIONAL ANNUAL FORUM Overcoming Barriers to Financing Clean Energy Projects in the Mekong Region Date: 31 January - 1 February, 2012 Venue: Siam Kempinski Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand The EEP Mekong Regional Clean Energy Finance Forum aims to serve as a platform for financiers, project developers and representatives of EEP Mekong partner governments to discuss barriers and solutions to financing clean energy projects in the Mekong Region.

Day 1: Tuesday 31st January 2012 9:00-9:05 Opening Remarks Dr. Ludovic Lacrosse

Chief Technical Advisor, Regional Coordination Unit, EEP Mekong 9:05-9:20

Welcome Address H.E. Sirpa Mäenpää Ambassador of Finland to Thailand Your Excellency Minister of Energy of Thailand, Mr. Arak Chonlatanon, Mr. Chairman, Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is my great honour to address the Energy and Environment Partnership Forum in Thailand. This is the second Regional Forum of EEP Mekong since its start in 2009. The first Forum, held in Vientiane in 2010, was recorded as a success. And I am especially delighted to observe that such achievement has continued here, with great number of participants today.

The EEP fora are meant to be platforms to bring together the key actors in renewable energy movement; be it policymakers, experts, developing partners, private sector, and civil society. The forum provides us with an inclusive opportunity for informationsharing and open multi-stakeholder dialogue. Clearly, the Forum today will set a benchmark of success towards the objectives.

The theme of this forum – financing – is a common challenge to developers of various fields of renewable energy, as they should master rules of different sources of financing in order to be able to combine them. Therefore we find here present also many practitioners. Although the theme of financing is a challenge, it is also an opportunity.

We have here a good and representative spectrum of both financiers and project developers.

I would urge you to use the pauses productively to find each other.

Mr. Chairman, Indeed, this Forum was scheduled at the end of 2011. It has been shifted to today due to the severe inundation in Thailand last year. From the incident, we had seen how all sectors were interlinked and how an occurrence in a country could have impact globally. Unfortunately, the disaster which took place in Thailand was one of many natural catastrophes which our world has been facing in recent years. It may not be possible to pinpoint what had caused those incidents. However, there is an emerging consensus to include destructive development and climate crises as major parts of the problem. Looking from such perspective, the agenda of sustainable development is more important than ever.

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Needless to say, Renewable Energy plays an integral part in sustainable development. In this era, many countries are competing to achieve their goal in economic development. Economic activities to achieve growth increase demand for energy.

However, around 1.6 billion people still lack access to electricity and 2 billion people still depend on unsustainable biomass fuels for cooking and heating. .There should be a better balance in catering for the needs of people in different parts of the globe.

Sustainable economic development, based on a thriving private sector, domestic and foreign investments and trade, is the main contributor to poverty reduction. Economic growth needs to be inclusive and must be accompanied by effective national poverty reduction plans. At the same time, the globe is facing serious ecosystem degradation.

Ecological sustainability, especially the challenges related to climate change, requires strong joint action on the national, regional and global level. It is an urgent call for all stakeholders to work together towards a new economic model based on low carbon dioxide emissions and ecological sustainability.

EEP is an attempt toward such sustainable development and combating climate risks.

In 2002, Finland established a partnership programme on energy and environment together with seven Central American countries. That is when the first EEP was formed. Since then EEP has grown to be a global network, with 5 programmes operating in different corners of the world. Those are Eastern and Southern Africa, Andean Region, Indonesia, and our EEP Mekong here. The programmes have pulled together 25 countries, with generous contribution also from Nordic countries, Austria, and the European Commission. Together, we are genuinely a global partnership.

Each of EEP Programmes has been designed to meet the strategic goals of the partner countries in the region. The programme provides new tools for the region to develop partnerships in energy and environment sectors. Activities for funding include pilot and demonstration projects, pre-feasibility and feasibility studies, capacity development and research and training. It is expected that there will be North-South technology and knowledge transfer and increasingly also South-South co-operation.

The first phase of EEP Mekong will finish at the end of this year. For the second phase, for 2013-2016 the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland has budgeted 9.1 mâ‚Ź. As a partnership programme, formation of new partnership is expected. These regional fora, seminars and other events organised by the programme are excellent opportunities for networking and exploring new partners. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, as a co-host, is developing means to effectively network all the different EEP programmes, so that relevant stakeholders can be easily connected while information and the best practices would also be most efficiently exchanged. A global EEP website is be being developed to serve the purposes. With information technology, the EEPs will surely overcome geographic differences.

When the EEP Mekong was started up, great consideration was given on how to sustain the results. Ownership emerged as a key answer. Throughout project implementation phase and beyond, strong ownership at the local level is hoped for. Likewise, it is imperative that the projects are demand driven. It is seen that genuine demand brings about commitment and, accordingly, ownership. Those principles are applied even when selecting projects to be implemented under the EEP programme.

When considering how to make a technology project successful, several aspects need to be considered. Selection of appropriate technology is always a challenge. In ideal cases, the suitability of the new technology in new environment can be demonstrated with project support, successful results can be disseminated, and results replicated first locally and later regionally. This kind of results are expected in EEP Mekong programme. In addition, info about the technology use in the region will also be communicated back to the technology developer as well. Two-way communication is certainly the most constructive way for communication.

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Mr. Chairman, Positive results cannot be sustained without resources. That is why finance is crucially important for sustainability of any project. The fact is not an exception in the area of renewable energy development. I am very pleased to see that EEP Forum is touching on this very important issue. Findings from this stage will surely be valuable for the development of renewable energy in the Mekong Region.

In this connection, I would like to share with you some relevant information from EEP Central America. Our sister programme, too, organised a forum on renewable energy financing last year. As a result, eight major problems related to financing energy projects were recognized. Those were: 1.

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Lack of local financing resources.

Lack of transparency in the terms of credit financing.

Financial analysts do not understand the economic importance of the sector.

Inadequate regulation concerning auditing.

Insufficient availability of concessional resources.

Project developers are not attractive for creditors High initial investment.

Available financing is too expensive.

These conclusions may or may not be relevant for Mekong region. The floor is yours to find out.

Mr. Chairman, As we know climate change and energy are strongly inter-linked. While climate change is a threat, it also creates a demand for new kinds of products and methods in the fields of renewable energy and energy efficiency. Efforts to combat climate change have sparked technological creativity on low carbon, resource efficient Green Economy solutions. The challenge now is to find ways in which these advances can be diffused, spread and transferred everywhere so that the benefits to both economies and the climate are shared by the many rather than the few. A massive scale-up of use and diffusion of Clean Energy Technologies globally, and in particular to emerging economies, is imperative for effective climate change mitigation and adaptation.

It is beyond argument that climate markets are here to stay, and one could even talk about a climate change industry. The competition is however intense, and only businesses that are truly able to offer innovative solutions and value add will prosper. I am happy to learn that this issue will be discussed in the Forum too.

Mr. Chairman, I would like to take this opportunity to bring to your attention that in addition of 2012 being Year of Dragon, it is also the International year of Sustainable energy for all. Recognising the importance of energy for sustainable development, the United Nations General Assembly has designated the year 2012 as the International Year of Sustainable Energy for All. This initiative will engage governments, the private sector, and civil society partners globally to achieve three major goals by 2030: • Ensure universal access to modern energy services. • Reduce global energy intensity by 40 per cent. • Increase renewable energy use globally to 30 per cent.

Energy services have a profound effect on productivity, health, education, climate change, food and water security, and communication services. More than three billion people in developing countries rely on traditional biomass for cooking and heating. One and a half billion people are without electricity and even when energy services are available, millions of poor people are unable to pay for them. Lack of access to clean, affordable and reliable energy hinders human, social and economic development and is a major impediment to achieving the Millennium Development Goals. The International Year of Sustainable Energy for All presents a valuable opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of increasing sustainable access to energy, energy efficiency, and renewable energy at the local, national, regional and international levels. Through this Forum, attempt to remove financial barrier in renewable energy market would well support the move toward that direction.

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Mr.Chairman, I would like to use this opportunity to present some experiences from Finland. I am proud to say that Finland is a model country for environmental sustainability. Since 2000, Finland has been ranked number one among 146 countries in environmental sustainability and performance for three times.

Finland is known as one of the leading countries in the world in the production and utilization of renewable energy. We have good practices and technologies for energy efficiency, clean processes, renewable energy, water and land pollution and air protection, which can be shared. Our expertise in renewable energy solutions can enhance local efforts to promote renewable energy, energy efficiency and to combat climate change. Finnish success in the renewable energy sector is based on Government’s decision to invest early on in the research, development and innovation. Public funding on energy research per capita is one of the highest in the world. Precisely, renewable energy, especially bioenergy, has been in the focus of funding since 1980’s when a series of technology development programmes for bioenergy was firstly launched.

Research and development work over the decades have brought Finnish energy technology up to world-class standard. Companies, research organisations, universities and public authorities have worked together very closely to develop new innovative renewable energy technologies. Information about our expertise will also be shared with you in this Forum.

Last but not least, on behalf of EEP family, I would like to extend my warmest welcome to our family members, delegation from EEP Indonesia. I hope your experience here with us will be valuable. And enjoy your time in Bangkok. I wish the second EEP Mekong Regional Forum to be a very fruitful one. And, as a result, path to successful renewable energy development in the Mekong Region will be nurtured.

Thank you.

9:20-9:40 Dr. Norkun Sitthiphong

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy, Thailand.

Keynote Address:

“Overcoming Barriers to Financing Clean Energy Projects in the Mekong Region” H.E. Sirpa Maenpaa, Ambassador of Finland to Thailand, Dr. Ludovic Larcrosse, Chief Technical Advisor, Regional Coordination Unit, EEP Mekong, Representatives from Mekong Members under EEP, Honorable Speakers, Distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, May I say “Sawadee Krup” to all of you.

Let me, first of all, thank the Embassy of Finland for inviting H.E. Mr. Arak Cholatanont, Minister of Energy Thailand, who has conferred this honored job to me to address on behalf of him at This EEP Mekong Forum which comes at the opportune time for encouraging all of us discuss what we have done and how we have to go forward through all effective mechanism and active cooperation.

Today I will speak about a glimpse of renewable energy and energy efficiency in Thailand, what we have and what we are to go along the line of world climate change and energy crisis that seem to find their way out with renewable energy and energy efficiency mechanism in order to build a strong economy and people well beings with sustainable environment and energy security.

Under the new Government led by Prime Minister Yingluck Shinnawara, Thailand energy policy has been clearly stated in the Parliament to: • Promote the energy industry for increasing national income, invest more in energy infrastructure and develop as regional business hub, • Strengthen energy security by seeking and developing energy resources and power systems, allocate various energy types for diversification and sustainability,

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• Regulate reasonable energy prices, adjust the role of the Oil Fund to maintain price stability, promote more use of natural gas in transportation sector, and promote uses of gasohol and biodiesel in household, • Promote the production and use of renewable and alternative energy, including research and development aiming to replace fossil fuels at least 25% within 10 years, • Promote energy conservation by reducing energy intensity by 25% within 20 years, • Promote high efficient equipments and buildings, promote clean energy mechanism to reduce GHG and global warming, Create awareness of consumers to use energy efficiently in production, transport and household sectors.

With the aim to encourage the energy development laid by the Thai government through the mission of the Ministry of Energy, fast growing development in terms of renewable energy and energy efficiency have been assigned by the Department of Alternative Energy Development to play the active roles in achieving the target.

Thailand, like many countries in the world and perhaps more with EEP Mekong members here, depends pretty much on imported energy which accounts for 60% of the total commercial energy consumption with the approximate value of 900 billion Baht each year. In addition, more than 90% of the energy supply is from fossil-based sources. Therefore, Thailand is in a risky position in terms of energy security and green house gas emission. That’s why renewable energy is the key energy policy for future energy security and environmental-friendly society.

Geographically, Thailand is rich in domestic sources for alternative energy with plenty of sunlight, water and some moderate wind spots. As an agricultural country, Thailand is full of crops that can be turned into various types of alternative energy like biofuel that is produced from sugar cane, cassava and oil palm. A by-product from agricultural and industrial sectors such as waste can also be available source to transform energy into electricity, heat and fuel. Of course these can be effective only when technologies help.

You might be familiar with our 15 Year Renewable Energy Development Plan or REDP which aimed to increase renewable energy consumption to 20.3% of the total energy consumption by 2022 which would reduce dependency on imported energy sources and, at the same time, reduce greenhouse gas emission. However, with the new Cabinet’s aggressive goal, the Ministry of Energy has recently put together a new Alternative Energy Development Plan (2012-2021) with a revision of renewable energy consumption target to 25% share and within 10 years. The Plan, which has the target of 9,201 MW from various types of energy such as solar, wind, hydro, bio-energy and new energy types, and of 44% of oil replacement from biofuel, emphasizes its activities on community-scale renewable energy development and adds up of some new sources of alternative energy such as new new fuels to replace diesel and other renewable mixed etc.

Under the 10-Year Alternative Energy Development Plan or AEDP 2012-2021, we expect to have the benefits in terms of energy uses, economic, environment and innovation sectors, especially on reduction of imported oil accounting for 574 billion Baht in 2021, and co2 reduction to 76 million ton/year in 2021. Most of all the alternative energy will be significantly increased from the existing REDP plan and private investment will be as highly as 442 billion baht by the year 2021.

To encourage more use of renewable energy, The Ministry of Energy supports new measures and incentives to facilitate investment such as the setting up of distributed green generation – DDG (DGG) for enhancement of community participation and renewable heat incentive, improvement of high pressure boiler, research and development of new technologies, promotion of biomass gasification in the community level, and biomass network. Of course, these new initiatives are additional of our existing measures such as low-interest loans, tax incentives, etc.

Ladies and Gentlemen, I have to emphasize again that energy is an important factor to drive the economic development and improvement of people’s well being. The more the economic growth the more the energy demand is, but with limited energy resources in the country. Therefore improving energy use is challenging to help solve environmental impact and energy shortage in the years to come, and Thailand is implementing that challenge to achieve the target of the 20Year Energy Efficiency Development Plan 2011-2030 to reduce the energy intensity by 20% in 2030.

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Having that Plan does not mean that Thailand has not before given its importance. In fact the Thai Government has introduced various energy conservation and efficiency since the enforcement of the Energy Conservation Promotion Act (ENCON ACT), B.E. 2535 (1992), such as funding allocation through ENCON Fund, ESCO Fund and Revolving Fund, energy management promotion in designated factories and buildings, tax incentives and soft loans, awareness campaign, energy building codes and labeling and so on. In this regard, the EEDP will be set up to ensure that Thailand could go forward more effectively and precisely with the right target. As such, five strategies have been stipulated as strategic approaches and measures towards the EEDP achievement as follows: Firstly: Mandatory Frameworks vie Rules, Regulations and Standards, for example; the mandatory energy efficiency labeling to provide options for consumers to buy or use highly energy-efficient equipment/appliances, vehicles and buildings; enforcement of minimum energy performance standards (MEPS); determination of the energy efficiency resource standards (EERS) etc.

Secondly: Energy Conservation Promotion and Support for example: execution of a voluntary agreement to save energy between the public and commercial/industrial sectors; support for the operation of ESCO companies to increase credit lines and to alleviate technical and financial risks of entrepreneurs who need the support.

Thirdly: Public Awareness Creation and Behavioral Change such as public relations and knowledge provision about energy conservation; determination of energy prices to reflect the actual costs and application of tax measures.

Fourthly: Promotion of Technology Development and Innovation. This is very important, since technology and innovation will help reduce production cost and Thailand will have to ensure such research and development. The promotion and demonstration of energy-efficiency technologies that have been teen technically proven have to be undertaken.

Lastly: Capacity building for professionals in the energy efficiency related fields will have to be emphasized. The support to develop institutional capability agencies/organizations involved in this sector is to be undertaken.

The EEDP Plan is expected to yield the benefits to the country. It is expected that the cumulative final energy saving up to 2030 will be about 289 million tons of oil equivalent, or an annual average of 14.5 million tons of oil equivalent. In terms of financial benefit, the energy expenditure saving will be approximately 5.4 trillion Baht, or an annual average of 272 billion baht. In terms of Co2 emission reduction, about 50 million tons can be achieved.

Ladies and Gentlemen, Thailand has long been implementing renewable energy resources development and energy efficiency promotion that have laid down a mile stone of future concrete energy benefit for human kinds and the sustainable economic growth with energy security and green environmental society. For that, international cooperation is quite meaningful to us in terms of additional cooperative activities to shortcut the time for success.

Today, I am glad to be part of the EEP Mekong Forum, just because of its importance that will help a lot more on our national energy policies and implementation. On behalf of the Government of Thailand, I would like to express my sincere thanks to the Government of Finland and the Nordic Development Fund for granting the support to regional energy projects among the Mekong Members, including Thailand. At this juncture, Thailand, as the fast developing country in renewable energy and energy conservation, is also willing to be the country facilitator for any energy projects that EEP Mekong may require for cooperation.

Last but not least, I wish to conclude my issues here that, we need to put in place the renewable energy and energy efficiency development in our mind and continue our tasks for the sake of our long term national and regional prosperity.

Thank you.

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9:40-10:00 Dr. Peter du Pont

Vice President, Clean Energy-Asia, Nexant Inc.

An Overview of Clean Energy Financing:

Barriers, Solutions and Lessons Learned from across Asia

An Overview of Clean Energy Financing: Barriers, Solutions, and Lessons Learned from Across Asia

Peter du Pont, Ph.D. Vice-President, Clean Energy - Asia Nexant, Inc. Presented to 2nd EEP Mekong Forum Bangkok, 31 January 2012

http://eepmekong.org/eep_forum/speakersSlides/KeynoteAddress.pdf CLEAN ENERGY FINANCIERS (Chairperson: Mr Alan Dale Gonzales) 10:30-10:50 Ms. Duangrutai Chotsurakalya

Vice President, Kasikorn Bank Clean Energy Project Financing: Structuring a Bankable Clean Energy Project Financing Proposal. Dealing with Risks in Clean Energy Project Financing. What are the Risks and their Mitigants? How are Risks among the Project Stakeholders Shared?

Clean Energy Project Financing January 31, 2012

10:50-11:10 Ms. Susanne Kern

Assistant Vice President, Asset Management – Environmental and Social Capital, Deutsche Bank Investing in Renewable Energy – Challenges and Opportunities from an International Perspective

Investing in renewable energy – Challenges and opportunities from an international perspective

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11:10-11:30 Mr. Marc Lees

Business Development Manager, Smart Grid, Schneider Electric Catalyzing Clean Energy Projects from Global to Local: the Role of Technology in a Sustainable Model

Catalyzing Clean Energy Projects From global to local: the role of technology in a sustainable model

Marc Lees 31 January 2012 EEP Mekong 2nd Annual Regional Forum Bangkok, Thailand

11:30-11:50 Dr. Wolfgang Frank

Senior Advisor, Population and Community Development Association (PDA) Supporting Community Development by Micro-finance and Co-funding for Energy, Water, Environment and Food Security.

Supporting Community Development by Microfinance and Co-funding for RE, Water, Environment and Food Security Wolfgang Frank Senior Advisor Population and Community Development Association (PDA) 31 January 2012

11:50-12:30 Panel Discussion on Clean Energy Moderator: Dr. Riaz Khan, Director, Yunus Center Financing Centre, AIT Panel members: Dr. Peter Du Pont, Mr. Nopadej Karnasuta, Ms. Susanne Kern,

Mr. Marc Lees, Dr Wolfgang Frank CDM FOR CLEAN ENERGY PROJECT FINANCING (Chairperson: Ms. Marion Verles) 14:00-14:15 Mr. Alan Dale Gonzales

Executive Director, Full Advantage Co. Ltd. CDM, a Financial Tool for Clean Energy Projects

CDM: A Financial Tool for Clean Energy Projects Alan Dale C. Gonzales Executive Director, Full Advantage Co., Ltd. EEP MEKONG 2nd REGIONAL ANNUAL FORUM 31 January - 1 February, 2012 Siam Kempinski Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand

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14:15-14:30 Mr. Philippe Coste

Special Advisor, Carbonium Looking towards 2020: CDM Opportunities in the Mekong Region Looking towards 2020: CDM Opportunities in the Mekong Region Philippe COSTE EEP Mekong 2nd Regional Annual Forum - Bangkok, January 31st, 2012

14:30-14:45 Mr. Keshav Das, Senior Carbon Finance Advisor, SNV Carbon Finance and Domestic Biogas Project: A Reality Check

Carbon Finance and Domestic Biogas Project: A Reality Check

SNV is an international development organisation, providing capacity development services through local presence to local organisations in 39 least developed countries

14:45-15:00 Mr. Edward Allen, Technical Advisor, LIRE Constraints and Opportunities for Funding Biofuel Projects with CDM Compliance EEP 2nd Regional Forum, Bangkok, 31/1/2012 ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย วฆ ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย

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15:00-15:15 Mr. Gustaf Godenhielm, Managing Director, TBEC Acting Now for a Sustainable Future: TBEC LIG Biogas Project

Acting Now for a Sustainable Future - TBEC LIG Biogas Project Managing Director Gustaf Godenhielm

15:15-16:00 Panel Discussion on CDM, Carbon Market and Climate Financing Moderator: Ms. Marion Verles Panel members: Mr. Alan Dale Gonzales, Mr. Alexandre Borde, Mr. Keshav Das,

Mr. Edward Allen, Mr. Gustaf Godenhielm 16:15-17:45 One-on-one Session with Project Developers and Financiers Financiers and Project Developers Day 2 1st February 2012 09:00-09:05 Dr. Ludovic Lacrosse

EEP Mekong, Chief Technical Adviser Opening Remarks CLEAN ENERGY FINANCING BY INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTIONS (Chairperson: Mr. Helge Semb, Managing Director, NDF) 09:05-09:25 Mr. Hannu Eerola

Country Program Manager, NDF NDF Clean Energy and Environment Financing Facilities

Nordic Development Fund Financing Climate Change Projects in Low Income Countries

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09:25-09:45 Ms. Marion Verles

Executive Director, Nexus-Carbon Development Banking on Rural Energy – Myth or Reality?

Banking on Rural Energy Projects Myth or Reality?

EEP Forum Jan 31st-Feb 1st 2012 Marion VERLES

09:45-10:05 Dr. Romel Carlos

Project Manager, Sustainable Energy Finance, IFC IFC Support for Clean Energy and Environment Sectors in Asia

IFC Support for Clean Energy and Environment Sectors in Asia Romel M. Carlos, PhD IFC Mekong EEP Mekong 2nd Regional Annual Forum Overcoming Barriers to Financing Clean Energy Projects in the Mekong Region Siam Kempinski Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand 01 February 2012

10:05-10:25 Dr. Romeo Pacudan

ADB Project Team Leader Promoting Renewable Energy, Clean Fuels and Energy Efficiency in GMS

ADB TA 7679: Promoting Renewable Energy, Clean Fuels and Energy Efficiency in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS)

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10:55-11:15 Mr. Jari Hietala,

Vice President, Finpro, Head of Region Asia Implementing Cleantech Projects in the Mekong Region

Implementing Cleantech Projects in Mekong Region

Jari Hietala Bangkok 1.2.2012

11:15-12:00 Panel discussion on Clean Energy Financing by International Institutions Moderator: Dr Romel Carlos Panel Members: Mr Hannu Eerola, Ms. Marion, Dr. Romeo Pacudan, Mr. Jari Hietala 12:00-12:15 Dr. Ludovic Lacrosse, Chief Technical Advisor,

Regional Coordination Unit, EEP Mekong Presentation of the Afternoon Session AFTERNOON SESSION 13:30-15:00 Thematic Round Tables 15:20-16:00 Reporting from Round Tables 16:00

Dr. Ludovic Lacrosse Chief Technical Advisor, EEP Mekong Closing Remarks

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List of Participants NAME

COMPANY or ORGANISATION

COUNTRY

A. Francq

BCI

Belgium

A. K. Sravat

Siemens Ltd

Thailand

Abdi Harro

Provincial Department of Mining and Energy, Riau

Indonesia

Akarin Suwannara, Dr.

Poyry Energy Ltd.

Thailand

Akhteruzzaman Sano

Save the Earth

Cambodia

Alan Dale Gonzales

Full Advantage Co., Ltd

Thailand

Amonwalai Ninpanich

University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce

Thailand

Anat Prapasawad

Advance Energy Plus

Thailand

Andrzej Bolesta

Embassy of Poland

Poland

Anh Nguyen Dang

Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences

Vietnam

Anke Jansen

GIZ

Thailand

Ann Moey

Sunlabob Renewable Energy

Laos

Anne Laukkasuo

Embassy of Finland

Thailand

Anousak Phongsavath

Dept. of Electricity/ Ministry of Energy and Mines

Laos

Ariva Sugandi Permana

Mekong Region Waste Refinery & International Partnership towards Zero Waste, Zero Landfill and Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emission Project

Thailand

Arkalat Kunvitaya

Asian Institute of Technology

Thailand

Arsha Branson

MEENet

Thailand

Athikom Bangviwat

The Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment

Thailand

Baharuddeen Mungkung

Italian Trade Commission

Italy

Benjagoon Pongpoon

GFE

Thailand

Berhard Mohns

RECOFTC - The Center for People and Forests

Thailand

Bjorn Leonhardt

Sengsavang Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Development Co., Ltd

Laos

Borarin Buntong

Royal University of Agricuture

Cambodia

Boukeuth

NaNgobai bank

Laos

Bounnhang Phengsouvanh

EEP Mekong

Laos

Bounsy Kaunmanyvong

Lao Development Bank

Laos

Brahmanand Mohanty

Asian Institute of Technology

Thailand

Carina Paton

Nexant Asia

Thailand

Chan Sodavath

Electricite Du Cambodge, EDC

Cambodia

Chantana Rungtapnapa

Embasy of Sweden

Thailand

Chantho Milattanapheng

Ministry of Energy and Mines

Laos

Chantho Millattanapheng

Ministry of Energy and Mines

Laos

Charuwan Phipatana-phuttapanta

Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency

Thailand

Chatchai Benjapiyaporn, Dr. Khon Kaen University

Thailand

Chieanchuang A Kalayanamitr, Dr.

WADETHAI

Thailand

Chirasak Boonrowd

Energy Conservation Center of Thailand

Thailand

Christ Chutanan

Infratech Engineering & Services Co., Ltd.

Thailand

Chuleeporn Witchathikom

SCB

Thailand

Dadan Kusdiana

Directorate General of New Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation

Indonesia

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NAME

COMPANY or ORGANISATION

COUNTRY

Damrong Taksanont

Thaioil Energy Services

Thailand

Daniel Dai

Red Sun Energy Joint Stock Company

Vietnam

Do Duc Tuong

DEVI - Renewable

Vietnam

Doan Binh Duong

Green Energy Trade and Consultancy Joint-Stock Company (GETCO)

Vietnam

Doan Van Binh

Institute of Energy Science

Vietnam

Duangrutai Chotsurabalya

Kbank

Duong Thi Xuan

TBEC

Vietnam

Edward Allen

Lao Institute for Renewable Energy

Laos

Ekkawit Ekjintawit

WAM Thailand

Thailand

Emeli Moller

Nordic Development Fund

Finland

Emmanuel Markianos

Embassy of Greece

Greece

Erik Ahlgren

Chalmers Univ of Technology

Sweden

Georges Snackaert

Bureau of Foreign Economic Development

Thailand

Grandvoinet

French Development Agency

France

Gustaf Godenhielm

Thai Biogas Energy Company

Thailand

Hanna Lakkala

Finland Futures Research Centre

Laos

Hannu Eerola

NDF

Finland

Harri Seppanen

Niras Finland Oy

Finland

Hatsady Sysoulath

Dept. of Electricity/ Ministry of Energy and Mines

Laos

Heinz-Peter Mang

Asian Development Bank Consultant (Cambodia, Laos, Viet- Thailand nam)

Helge Semb

Nordic Development Fund

Finland

Herbert Jaeger

DEG German Investment and Development Company

Germany

Him Somarong

Ministry of Industry Mines and Energy

Cambodia

Ho Thi Lan Huong

Institute of Energy

Vietnam

Hoang Hoan

Hanoi Community Development

Vietnam

Hong Chhay

Culture and Environment Preservation Association (CEPA)

Cambodia

Hugh Vanijprabha

Thai European Business Association

Thailand

Huynh Thi Ngoc Phuong

Energy Conservation Center of Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam

Ilari Sohlo

United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization

Laos

Imelda Phadtare

Nordic Assistance to Vietnam

Vietnam

Jacques-chai Chomthongdi

Focus on the Global South

Thailand

James Oakley

RainWater Cambodia

Cambodia

Janne Sykko

Embassy of Finland

Vietnam

Janne Turtola

Thai Biogas Energy Company

Laos

Jari Hietala

Finpro

Finland

Jaruwan Chontanawat, Dr.

Department of Social Sciences and Humanities, School of Liberal Arts, King Mongkut’s University of Technology

Jeerasak Treedatch

Thailand

Association for Petchabun Mountainrange Preservation and Development

Thailand

Jerome Hassler

Manager Magazine 360 Degrees

Thailand

Jintana Laoruchupong

Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency

Thailand

Joost Siteur

Thailand

Jorg van den Hoven

Ask4Me Design Group

Cambodia

Jori Kaaresmaa

BMH Technology

Finland

Jorma Meronen

Wiltrain Consulting Oy

Finland

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NAME

COMPANY or ORGANISATION

COUNTRY

Juhani Harkonen

EEP Indonesia

Indonesia

Jussi-Pekka Aittola

Ultranat Oy

Finland

Kanchana Sethanan, Dr.

Energy Management and Conservation Ofiice

Thailand

Karsten Holm

Danish Energy Management

Thailand

Kate Lazarus

M-POWER (Mekong Region / Lao PDR)

Laos

Kati Veijonen

Embassy of Finland

Thailand

Ken H Jensen

Danish Solar Energy Ltd.

Denmark

Keshav C Das

SNV Netherlands Development Organisation (Vietnam/Nepal)

Nepal

Khamso Kouphokham

Ministry of Energy and Mines

Laos

Khamsone Myxayphonh

Electricity du Laos

Laos

Khomson Khenyotha

DuPont (Thailand) Co.,Ltd.

Thailand

Kieu Phuong

Finpro

Vietnam

Kijja Thavorn

ABB Thailand

Thailand

Kijja Thavorn

ABB Thailand

Thailand

Kornkanok Hongsiri

Finpro Thailand, Finland Trade Center

Thailand

Krida Kritiyachotipakorn

State Enterprises Policy Office

Thailand

Krystyna Krassowska

Embassy of Finland / MFA, Jakarta

Indonesia

Lawan Preechametta

Dept. of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency

Thailand

Le Anh Tuan

Institute for Technology Development, Media and Community Assistance (IMC)

Vietnam

Le Hoang Viet

Energy Conversation R&D Center (ENERTEAM)

Vietnam

Le Thi Minh Trang

Vietnam environment Protection Fund

Vietnam

Lonkham Atsanavong

MONRE

Laos

M Ramli Walid

Regional Development Planning Agency of Riau

Indonesia

Mads Korn

EU Delegation

Thailand

Mahinda Kurukulasuriya

MK Consult

Laos

Malagoli Nemo

WAM B.H.E.I. (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

Italy

Manida Unkulvasapaul

Thailand

Manivanh Phanchakkham

Bank of Lao PDR

Laos

Manotham Phetsiriseng

Micro Finance (INSEE GROUP)

Laos

Manuel Soriano

UNDP

Philippines

Marc Lees

Schneider Electric

Thailand

Marion Verles

Nexus-Carbon for Development

Cambodia

Maritje Hutapea

Directorate General of New Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation

Indonesia

Massaporn Kannasoot

VE International

Denmark

Mathieu van Rijn

GERES

Cambodia

Mey Phalla

Save the Vulnerable Cambodia

Cambodia

Mia Bats

Tractebel Engineering

Belgium

Mika Korkeakoski

UNEP

Thailand

Milan Hupcej

Embassy of the Czech Republic

Czech Republic

Montchai Pinitjitsamut, Dr.

Kasetsart university

Thailand

Muhammad Abu Yusuf, Dr.

Asian Institute of Technology

Thailand

Munlika Sompranon

Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency

Thailand

Nam Hoai Nguyen

Center for Energy System Research, Institute of Energy Science

Vietnam

Nasrullah Salim

EEP Indonesia

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NAME

COMPANY or ORGANISATION

COUNTRY

Nattasit Jiraissarakorn

SPAN Company Limited

Thailand

Neenawat Khenyotha

Thailand

Neenawat Khenyotha

Council of Political Development

Thailand

Nghiem Quoc Dat

Ministry of Science and Technology

Vietnam

Nguyen Anh Tuan

NTE

Vietnam

Nguyen Khac Bang, Dr.

Institute for Technology Development, Media and Community Assistance (IMC)

Vietnam

Nguyen Ninh Hai

Minsitry of Industry and Trade

Vietnam

Nguyen Thanh Ha

Vietnam Energy Service JSC

Vietnam

Nguyen Thi Hoa

Energy Conservation Center of HCMC

Vietnam

Nippon Mukdasathien

Royal Danish Embassy

Thailand

Niramarn Laisathit

Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited

Thailand

Noppadol Punpanich

Innov (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

Thailand

Nuraina

EEP Indonesia

Indonesia

Oliver Wastie

Mekong Energy and Ecology Network

Thailand

Onaning Saenjitt

Parisa International Co., Ltd.

Thailand

Ongarch Phatanachinda

Swedish Trade Council

Thailand

Ongarch Phatanachinda

Swedish Trade Council

Thailand

Opas Nantsupawat

Span Company Co. Ltd.

Thailand

Ornthipa Mongkolsawat

World Alliance for Thai Decentralised Energy (WADE Thai)

Thailand

Pachit Khamviengngam

Laos

Pantipa Sutdhapanya

Agenzia per la promozione all’estero e l’internalizzazione delle imprese italiane

Italy

Patlada Sinsap

Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency

Thailand

Patlada Sinsap

Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency

Thailand

Patumwadee Kasemsun

DEDE

Thailand

Patumwadee Kasemsun

Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency

Thailand

Paul Hutchinson

Herrenknecht Asia

Thailand

Paul Lefevre

CEERD/FIHRD

Thailand

Peera Margunchorn

Thaioil

Thailand

Phakwadee Thammajedsada

Technical Department

Thailand

Pham Huong Giang

Ministry of Industry and Trade

Vietnam

Pham Van Thanh

Center for Rural Communities Research and Development (CCRD)

Vietnam

Phan Thi Minh Thao

RCEE NIRAS JSC

Vietnam

Phan Thi Thuy Tien

Vietnam Electricity (EVN)

Vietnam

Pheng Kea

RainWater Cambodia

Cambodia

Phimmasone Aurelie

Lao Institute for Renewable Energy (LIRE)

Laos

Pimpaga Suntornketuj

TEAM Group of Companies

Thailand

Prapunt Harnchai

New Power System (ASIA) Co., Ltd.

Thailand

Prasert Sinsukprasert, Dr.

Dept. of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency

Thailand

Prasit Kongrugkreatiyos

Thai Unilux Co., Ltd

Thailand

Priyanka Jain

TEAM Group of Companies

Thailand

Pumipat Boonchuay

Grundfos LIFELINK

Thailand

Rajiv Garg

United Nations Environment Programme

Thailand

Raveekarn Aiemwongnukul

Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency

Thailand

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NAME

COMPANY or ORGANISATION

COUNTRY

Reino Juusela

ABB Oy

Finland

Riaz Khan

Yunus Center at AIT

Thailand

Richard J. Frankel

Mae Fah Luang University, Faculty of Natural Resources & Environmental Management

Thailand

Ricky Muhamad Ramdhan

Bappenas

Indonesia

Rob Hughes

Live & Learn Environmental Education

Cambodia

Romaric Ernst

Schneider Electric

Thailand

Rommel Diopenes

Full Advantage Co., Ltd

Thailand

Salinee Tavaranan

Border Green Energy Team / SunSawang

Thailand

Samutr Tratatkulchorn

Grundfos (Thailand) Ltd

Thailand

Santi Songnavong

Ministry of Planning and Investment

Laos

Sar Samnang

Mekong Carbon Co., Ltd

Cambodia

Savatdy Saymongkhonh

ministry of Finance

Laos

Sebastian Abel

GIZ

Germany

Sheila Gungadin

Population and Community Development Association

Thailand

Sipaseuth Suvilath

KMITL

Laos

Socheath Sou

Peace and Development Aid Organization

Cambodia

Somchai Dechapanichkul, Dr.

UEE Technology (Thailand) Ltd

Thailand

Somdet Meunsaveng, Dr.

National Consulting Group (NCG)

Laos

Somebath Sayasone

Banque pour le commerce exterieur du laos

Laos

Somkiat Sutiratana

ENSOL Company Limited

Thailand

Somkid Sian-oon

STFE Co., Ltd.

Thailand

Sommai Phon-Amnuaisuk

IIEC

Thailand

Somsak Chutanan

Infratech Engineering&Services Co., Ltd.

Thailand

Somsak Chutanan

Infratech Engineering & Services Co., Ltd.

Thailand

Son Pham Duc

Global Energy Consultant & Investment Company

Vietnam

Sooksiri Chamsuk

UNIDO

Thailand

Soukan Vannapho

Ministry of Science & Technology

Laos

Stephan Heisler

Austrian Embassy

Thailand

Steve Gosselin

Kamworks

Cambodia

Sudip K. Rakshit

Asian Institute of Technology (AIT)

Thailand

Sum Thy

Climate Change Department/EEP Energy Savings Siem Reap Project

Cambodia

Sumit Pokhrel

GMS Environment Operations Center

Thailand

Sun Mao

Cambodian Rural Development Team

Cambodia

Sutasana Kamnerdtong

Grenzone (Thailand) Co.,Ltd.

Thailand

Syahrin Daulay

Provincial Goverment of Central Kalimantan,

Taksuta Tinsuntisook

Regional Development Planning Agency

Indonesia

Royal Equipment

Thailand

Tapanapong Tek Meng

Thailand Department of Agriculture, Environment and Energy Relations, Royal Academy of Cambodia.

Cambodia

Tek Vannara

Culture and Environment Preservation Association (CEPA)

Cambodia

Tero Raassina

TBEC

Thailand

Tero Raassina

T.R. Finn & Co. Ltd

Hong Kong

Thai Soda

Khmer Society Development Association

Cambodia

Thanomsin Ponlap

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NAME

COMPANY or ORGANISATION

COUNTRY

Thanyalak Meesap

Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency

Thailand

Theeraphat Boonripsong

WAM Bulk Handling Equipment Industry (Thailand) Co., Ltd Thailand

Thidarat Sawai

Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency

Thailand

Thitawat Asaves

Bank of Ayudhya Public Company Limited

Thailand

Thomas Husson

AFD

France

Thongchan Sourinphoumy

Ministry of Finance

Laos

Thourk Mony

EEP Mekong Region

Cambodia

Timo Kuronen

KEPA

Finland

Toch Sovanna

MIME

Cambodia

Tran Anh Thu

Dept of Natural Resources and Env

Vietnam

Tran Thi Thanh Ha

Nordic Assistance to Vietnam (NCA Vietnam)

Vietnam

Tran Van Binh

DVT Dr Van Tran Consulting Co. Ltd.

Vietnam

Trevor Bull

Energy Regulatory Commission

Thailand

Trinh Khuyen

Vapeco Joint Stock Company

Vietnam

Trinh Ngoc Thanh

Institute of Energy

Vietnam

Trinh Quang Dung

SOLARLAB

Vietnam

Truong Dinh Hai

Vietnam

Truong Dinh Hai

Dinh Hai Cogeneration JSC

Vietnam

Truong Vinh

Nong Lam University Ho Chi Minh city

Vietnam

Uma Wirutskulshai

UNIDO

Vanpheng Singharad

Poverty Reduction and Development Association

Laos

Vicheth Choeun

Peace and Development Aid Organization (PDAO)

Cambodia

Ville Hokka

NIRAS Cambodia

Cambodia

Vincent Cornu

Carbonium

France

Vincenzo Cali

Italian Trade Commission, Trade Promotion Section - Embassy of Italy

Italy

Vinuchada Talangsri

Dept. of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency

Thailand

Visoot Phongsathorn

TEAM Group

Thailand

Wanna Sereerattanakij

Italian-Thai Power Co., Ltd.

Thailand

Wanna Sereerattanakij

Italian-Thai Power Company Limited

Thailand

Warangkana Rattanarat

KEPA

Thailand

Wilas Techo

Population and Community Development Association

Thailand

Wipa Kaewithyakarn

Technical Department

Thailand

Wirachai Roynarin, Dr.

RMUTT

Thailand

wiroj ywapongsiri

Steamaster Co.

Thailand

Yulian Taruna

Provincial Goverment of Central Kalimantan,

Yuniarti

Department of Mining and Energy

Indonesia

Employment Office of Riau Province

Indonesia

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Media Coverage of the Forum Overview and Evaluation of the Media Efforts Prior to the Form, a press release was sent out to forty specialized media - both printed and online - with a special interest in energy. The release was aimed at increasing participation in the forum and create an awareness of the forum. None of the media printed the press release, but several requested a news report after the execution of the forum.

Prior to the Forum, a Facebook page was also created. The purpose was to use this media to keep the participants informed of the preparations as they progressed and disseminate last minute changes in speaker list or similar matter suited for Facebook. In reality, the page was set up rather late and the participants were not urged to subscribe to the page in order to be kept informed. Consequently, only a handful of participants had “liked� the page prior to the Forum.

During the Forum, the Facebook page served, however, excellently as a media where the progress and the various speakers input were recorded and shared with the participants. A journalist was on the spot and uploaded the news to the Facebook page as it happened.

During the Forum, a Press Briefing was also held with the participation of the highest level of the speakers at the Forum. The briefing was attended by a handful of journalists. At the meeting, a press release was distributed that had been prepared in advance informing the press of the decision to continue financing the EEP Mekong program.

The press release was simultaneously distributed to a wide range of general news papers and online media in the four Nordic countries Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark. Media in the first two countries received a Swedish language version of the release, media in the last two countries received a Danish version. None of the media in the Nordic countries found the release relevant enough to publish.

In Asia, the release was distributed in English to Laos and Cambodian media. In Vietnam and Thailand, it was distributed in Vietnamese and Thai language respectively. It was also distributed to online media in an English version. In this region, several media published the news some including the photo of the high level participants, some without.

On the following pages, examples of this coverage is published. In the electronic version of this report, each reproduction is if possible also linked to the actual appearance of the news.

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NGO India 2012 16-18 March 2012 - GURGAON ( NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION)

Finland will double its s upport for green energy projects in Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia from 4.9 mil Euro to 9.1 mil Euro. Finnis h Ambassador to Thailand, HE Mrs Sirpa Mäenpää, made the announcement on 31 January 2012 at the 2nd Regional Annual Forum of The Energy and Environment Partnership Programme in the Mekong Region (EEP Mekong) held in Bangkok.

Ambass ador Sirpa Mäenpää s aid the programme had been approved for another three year period and that the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland has budgeted Euro 9.1 m for the 2013 – 2016 extension.

At the forum, also the Nordic Development Fund confirmed the extension of the program and its intend to provide the additional funds.

The Energy and Environment Partnership Programme was launched in 2009 by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland with s upport from NDF, the Nordic Development Fund, als o sponsored by Denmark, Iceland, Norw ay, and Sweden. During the first phas e of the programme that runs till this year the donors have allocated a budget of Euro 7,9 million. To date, more than thirty projects in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam have benefited from the funds.

The Forum in Bangkok was held for project managers, equipment s uppliers, NGO’s and financiers to find ways to

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Focus of the conference is to engage government experts from all four Mekong countries, NGOs and private s ectors companies – project developers, equipment suppliers , financiers and others – in dealing with energy and

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environment is sues and clean energy projects financing in combining traditional and new financing instruments .

Mr Hannu Eerola, Country Programme Manager of the Nordic Development Fund said in his addres s to the forum delegates on Wednesday that further NDF finance instruments are als o available.

“The Nordic Climate Facility (NCF) is a poss ible instrument of funding challenging and innovative climate change approaches ”, Mr. Eerola says.

“NCF might be beneficial to both the projects in the s ector of climate change and the donor countries , as the

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and the countries of the Mekong Region.”

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This instrument will increase the abilities of the Mekong Region countries to mitigate and adapt to climate change.

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instrument is facilitating the exchange of technology, know-how and innovative ideas between the Nordic countries

And further, as Mr Eerola points out, this way of funding will contribute to sustainable development and reduction of poverty.

“We have already s een positive results of NCF as a funding mechanism in South America,” Mr Eerola added.

Interes ted project developers may inquire whether their projects are eligible for funding by contacting Dr Ludovic Lacros se, Chief Technical Advisor of the Regional Office of the EEP Mekong in Bangkok. Email: eepmekong@eepmekong.org.

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