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Africa Energy Forum 2010 Basel Switzerland Africa Energy Forum 2010 Basel Switzerland 29 June to 1 July Interim Programme Ministers Make Their Mark 35 government ministers from Africa have discussed investment opportunities at AEF Salvador Namburete, Minister of Energy, Mozambique “I always enjoy participating at the Forum. Through this participation we have been able to push a number of our projects forward. It takes time, but we are beginning to see some light at the end of the tunnel.” Africa’s largest power, renewable energy & gas marketplace If power is your business, Backing Africa The countries that have Africa is the place to be, succeeded in attracting and AEF the marketplace. the most investment are those that make the most use of AEF to meet the By attending AEF in market. substantial numbers— over 300 came to Europe Held in Europe, AEF in the last two years— provides easy access to Africans demonstrate their the world’s major commitment to do investors, financiers, business. developers, and advisors. Electrifying Africa’s Future www.energynet.co.uk AEF Works Investing in Africa’s Future Africa’s Largest Forum Sponsor Africa Energy Summit Sponsor AfricaPOWER sponsor Power Meeting The twelfth Africa Energy Forum will be held in Basel, Switzerland, from 29th June to 1st July, 2010. It is the world’s largest meeting on Aggreko is the world leader in the supply of The AES Corporation (NYSE:AES) is a Fortune Globeleq is solely focused on safely providing African power, renewable energy, biofuels and temporary power rentals and has been active in 500 global power company with generation reliable power to the emerging markets of Africa, Africa for over ten years. Currently, Aggreko is and distribution businesses. Through our the Americas,and Asia.Since the company's launch gas, and provides an annual marketplace for operating large-scale power projects in diverse portfolio of thermal and renewable fuel in 2002, it has become an active participant in the those active in the various sectors. countries such as Kenya, Ethiopia, Gabon, sources, we safely provide affordable and emerging markets power sector and is uniquely Uganda and Angola. With 133 world-wide sustainable energy in 29 countries. Our positioned to continue its growth in these regions. Almost 410 delegates attended AEF 2009 from locations, including a recently-opened depot in workforce of 25,000 people is committed to Supported by a committed shareholder and a team South Africa, Aggreko provides 24/7 customer operational excellence and meeting the world's 40 countries. Africa was well represented, of dedicated professionals experienced in the support for single to multi-megawatt projects changing power needs. Our 2008 revenues operation and development of the emerging accounting for 35% of the total. What was for a variety of industries. Aggreko manages the were $16 billion and we own and manage $35 markets power sector, Globeleq continues to evident was that countries with promising IPP world’s most extensive fleet of containerised billion in total assets. actively pursue further acquisitions and new project programmes sent the largest delegations from generators, loadbanks, transformers and AES has been investing in Africa since 2001. development. ancillary equipment, allowing for rapid The AES Africa Power Company (“APCO”) is the Africa. Their proactive stance in engaging with mobilisation to respond to our customers’ dedicated organization to develop, acquire and Globeleq Ltd international investors and financiers is clearly planned or emergency power needs. operate assets throughout the region. 2 More London Riverside reflected by increased domestic business. London Steven Aitken AES Corporation SE1 2JT Managing Director,Africa Headquarters, U.S. / Tel +1-703-522-1315 United Kingdom The unique advantage of holding AEF in Europe Aggreko International is that it provides access to a large P.O.Box 17576 / Dubai / United Arab Emirates AES APCO Tel +44 (0)20 7234 5400 international audience. Basel was chosen as a Tel +971 4 8086 200 / Fax + 971 4 8835289 Headquarters, Douala, Cameroon / Fax +44 (0)20 7234 5486 [email protected] destination because the conference facilities [email protected] Tel +237-3342-47-66 are excellent, the city is conveniently located www.aggreko.com www.aes.com www.globeleq.com where Switzerland, Germany and France meet, AfricaPOWER sponsor and, contrary to perception, costs are Lead Exhibition Sponsor Africa Renewable Energy Sponsor competitive for delegates. Basel is home to the world’s largest contemporary art, watch and jewelry shows, and oddly the largest Military Dewey & LeBoeuf is one of the most active law Caterpillar Electric Power:Power Generation Greenberg Traurig Maher LLP was established Tattoo outside Scotland. Africa is not excluded firms in the continent of Africa and has been Solutions from a Single Source Provider in London by international law firm Greenberg from the growing importance of renewable recognized as “Africa Law Firm of the Year” at the Caterpillar and the worldwide Cat® dealer Traurig, LLP in 2009. Greenberg Traurig Maher energy, and Switzerland is positioning itself as Chambers Global Awards. We have had an network are committed to supplying you with the provides business-focused advice and legal services an important supplier of services. extensive Africa practice for more than a decade electric power systems you need. Cat Electric to UK and multinational clients spanning an array of and we are one of the few international law firms Power, a single source provider of diesel and industries.The firm’s Energy and Natural Resources with an office in Africa. We are committed to natural gas fueled generator sets, automatic Group draws on its multidisciplinary expertise to The AEF programme will look at how working with our clients in Africa for the long term transfer switches (ATS), uninterruptible power advise energy companies, utilities, project environmental concerns, development goals, and our office in Johannesburg is a symbol of that supply (UPS) and Switchgear – are engineered to developers, investors, regulators, governments, and and power supply interlink, and how to achieve commitment. work together. other energy industry participants. Our wealth of Working in over 40 African countries, our Africa Caterpillar offers worldwide product support, experience in the energy sector and extensive a positive outcome from this interdependence. Practice Group advises on significant projects, with parts and service available globally through capability in transaction, regulation, and litigation, A number of factors point to hydropower’s mergers and acquisitions,financings and disputes, the Caterpillar service and dealer network. In strongly positions us to provide the international growing importance. The increasing pressure particularly in the power generation (including addition, Cat dealer service technicians are energy and natural-resource markets with expert of consumers' demand for clean and renewables), oil and gas (including LNG and trained to service every aspect of Cat equipment. legal advice. Greenberg Traurig Maher's energy pipelines), mining and infrastructure sectors. For more than 80 years, Caterpillar Inc. has been specialists advise governments, sponsors, lenders affordable power is another feature that will be Our practice includes more than 50 lawyers making progress possible and driving positive and consortia on all aspects of the energy business discussed. African consumers increasingly practicing in offices around the world. We offer and sustainable change on every continent. With in markets across the globe, including most African require power and will find solutions if the global expertise with on the ground experience. 2008 sales and revenues of $51.324 billion, countries. We provide expert advice on state fails to provide it. A number of African Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of development,construction,operation and financing Joseph Tato / +1 212 259 8068 / [email protected] construction and mining equipment, diesel and for a wide range of projects, including renewables, countries have achieved impressive growth Greg Nott / +27 11 911 911 4301 / [email protected] natural gas engines, and industrial gas turbines. upstream and downstream oil & gas, liquefied rates over recent years despite stagnation in Olivier Chambord / +33 1 5393 6758 / For more information on Cat generator sets and natural gas (LNG), petrochemicals, coal and nuclear the output of power utilities. 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Lanyard Sponsor Lunch Sponsor Programme Sponsor AEF SPONSORSHIP Absa Capital, a leading South African Fieldstone is a leading transaction and Siemens is one of the largest electrical investment bank affiliated to Barclays Capital, financial advisor in the power sector in Africa. engineering and electronics companies recognizes the vital role Power and Energy plays as After entering the African market in 1996 with worldwide and holds leading market positions a catalyst to investment, industrial development
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