Vietnam's electricity demand is expected to rise by 14% a year during the 2011-15 period and by 11% a year during the 2016-20 period, says the Asian Development Bank.

With an annual output of 100 billion kWh, Vietnam plans to increase the total power output to 330 billion kWh in 2020 and 695-834 billion kWh in 2030. To match increasing energy consumption, Vietnamese government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Malaysia's Toyo Ink Group to build the Song Hau-2 coal-fired power plant in southern Vietnam. The first phase of the project will supply 1000 MW coal-fired unit in 2021 while the second1000MW unit is scheduled to be brought into operation in 2022. Coal-fired electricity capacity is expected to raise more than five times from 5800 megawatts in 2011 to 36,000 megawatts in 2020.

Join us at CMT's 15th VOGP on 12-13 Sep, 2013 - Ho Chi Minh City, where industry leaders unveil Vietnam's power projects and development plans:

• Vietnam Energy Outlook and Development Plans
  Mr. Oliver Massmann, Partner
  Duane Morris VietnamLLC
• Latest Coal and CBM Development and the DrivingForces
  Henry D. Fahman, Chairman
  PHI Group Inc
• How to Successfully Implement a Power Project in Vietnam
  David Harrison, Legal Professional / Consultant
  Mayer Brown JSM

Attend and you'll also gain insights and country-specific information related to energy sources and investment opportunities via vital sessions on:

• Cambodia Capacity Expansion and Evolving Energy Sources
  Max Howlett, Legal Advisor
  Sciaroni &Associates
• Thailand's Natural Gas Reserves and Investment Opportunities
  Dr. Siri Jirapongphan, Executive Director,Secretary
  Petroleum Institute of Thailand

Register today to join industry leaders from leading oil, gas, pretroleum and power companies as well as government officials, energy consultants, project financiers and legal companies at the 15th VOGP 2013 in Ho Chi Minh City. Do not miss out on the opportunity to establish your foothold/grounds, forge relationships and partnerships to tap and invest in Vietnam's growing energy field.

For more information on the event, please contact me at janemai@cmtsp.com.sg or Tel. +65-6346 9115.