Forum Gathering Industry Experts to Discuss Sustainable Growth of the Saudi Power & Water Industries

Industry experts from the Saudi power and water industries are confirmed to speak at the 9th Saudi Water & Power Forum & Exhibition (SWPF), taking place 1-3 December 2013 at the Jeddah Hilton, Saudi Arabia, in partnership with Moya Bushnak and on behalf of the Ministry of Water & Electricity. End Quote

(1888PressRelease) July 05, 2013 - Industry leaders will gather to discuss and focus on ensuring the sustainable growth of these crucial sectors in the Kingdom. Experts include: Philippe Cochet, President of Alstom Thermal Power & Executive Vice-President of Alstom; H.E. Dr Saleh Alawaji, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Saudi Electricity Company & Deputy Minister for Electricity, Ministry of Water & Electricity; and Abdullah Al-Shehri, Governor, Electricity & Co-Generation Regulatory Authority; Naïf Abbadi, Director General, Saudi Energy Efficiency Center (SEEC); Loay Bin Ahmad Bin Sa'ad Al-Musallam, CEO, National Water Company,

Energy consumption in Saudi Arabia is witnessing an unprecedented growth, prompting a wave of investments expected to reach $133 billion for power generation and water projects over the next decade. Saudi Arabia is expected to run out of crude oil for export by 2030, due to growing energy demands, domestically and internationally combined with rising oil prices. Saudi Arabia plans to cover 20% of electricity needs through nuclear energy and transform its renewable grid from 0% to 100% renewable resources. SWPF will be addressing the key challenges and opportunities that will be associated with these developments being implemented and seek to provide solutions for the successful sustainable development of the power and water sectors, through in-depth discussions.

Gurpreet Hayre, SWPF Director comments "The Saudi government's ambitious plans to upgrade, expand and transform the power and water sector are underway and exciting opportunities are abound for those supplying products, services and expertise to the industry. SWPF is acknowledged by the industry as the premier power and water meeting in the Kingdom for its partnerships with government bodies and industry leaders and this year's edition will take an interactive solution driven format to shape the current and potential policies and strategies for the sustainable growth of the power and water sectors in the Kingdom."

Celebrating nine years of excellence, the Saudi Water & Power Forum & Exhibition is renowned for uniting Saudi and global stakeholders to debate policies and strategies which determine the future of the power and water sectors in the Kingdom. The Forum and international Exhibition plays a critical role in helping to set the agenda for sustainable growth and creating a platform to connect with clients and potential partners, explore new possibilities and engage in constructive dialogue with industry leaders.

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