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Conference Theme
New Lease of Life for Thermal Power Plants

Only platform to meet and discuss the latest Government's Policy Initiatives and industry best practices for water consumption in TPP's...
A cost effective and invaluable tool to help technology, product, equipment and services to senior decision makers form the power sector...
Encouraging utilities and its services sector who demonstrate highest level of commitment towards environment protection in India...
Widespread non-compliance as thermal power plants don’t meet water use norms

Coal-based thermal power plants (TPPs) consume vast quantities of accounting for close to 70 per cent of all water used for industrial purposes in India. Given this, thermal power plants can cause significant water stress in the local area, especially if they are present in clusters making WATER usage in power plants a critical issue. According to recent government data, over 8,000-10000 MW of thermal capacity was forced to shut down for acute water scarcity in the past couple of years. Moreover, developers are facing increasing difficulty in the selection of new sites for planned projects across the country. With water being a key input for several important plant processes such as cooling towers and ash handling systems, there is already a growing realisation amongst power plant operators about the need to reduce specific water consumption through best practices in water efficiency as well as technological efforts.

In December 2015, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) brought out a notification that set limits for the first time on how much water a thermal power plant can use per unit of electricity generated, called 'specific water consumption'. These regulations mandated that TPPs set up before January 1, 2017, should not use more than 3.5 Cubic Metres / MWh of water (equivalent to 3.5 litres of water per unit (KWh) of electricity generated) and those built after the date cannot exceed 3 Cubic metres/MWh. Power plants using sea water are exempted from this, and all plants had to meet the norms within two years of the notification, that is, by December 2017.

THE FINDINGS - Only 51% Plant Meet Regulations

Out of the total 156 plants/ units for which we could obtain the status, 66 claimed that they complied with the water consumption limits, while 30 admitted that they were non-compliant. For another 46 plants, either data was not available, or replies were ambiguous or the plants were closed. As other 14 plants were using sea water, they are exempted from the regulations.

These 156 plants included a number of smaller, captive power plants. If we consider only the major power plants (those being monitored by the Central Electricity Authority in its Daily Generation Report or DGR list), then the number of plants for which we could get information was only 75, and in this 34 plants were compliant with the norms and 22 were not.

Compliance with the regulations of water consumption is entirely self-reported by the respective power plants with no verification from any credible / independent agency. Most states did not give information about all the TPPs in the states, leading us to wonder whether the states are actually monitoring compliance by all the plants or just passively collecting information from whichever plant submits it, and ignoring others.

There was no uniform format in which the information was provided to us in spite of the fact that there is a prescribed standard format for reporting compliance with the regulations. In many cases, the information provided to us was several months old, or even from earlier years, raising the question as to whether the collection of compliance information is being done on a regular basis.

Lack of Seriousness

Neither the MoEFCC, nor the state pollution control boards (SPCBs) which are responsible for monitoring the compliance with regulations, seem to be serious about enforcing the norms.

The compliance monitoring figures are not in public domain. The only action that SPCBs seem to be taking in cases of non-compliance is to write to the plants to comply.

Futher, CPCB / MoEFCC have tried to allow the thermal power plants an open ended extension of time period to meet the standards in a manner that is legally questionable. Just as the deadline to meet the norms ended on 7 Dec 2017, the CPCB wrote, on December 11, 2017, to all power plants, stating among other things that “the time line for compliance of water consumption limit shall also be finalised in consultation of plants.”

Recommendations

All SPCBs and the CPCB must ensure that all TPPs meet the water consumption norms given in the Dec 2015 Notification with immediate effect, as the deadline has long passed.

All SPCBs should collect the data related to compliance with these water consumption norms in a regular manner and such data should be in the uniform, prescribed format for all TPPs no matter in which state.

All this data along with the compliance status should be put out suo moto in public domain. Compliance can be self-reported, but verification by independent credible agencies and the SPCBs is a must.

SPCBs should initiate action against those not meeting regulations, and put that in public domain so that local communities can follow up.

Mission Energy Foundation takes privilege to announce yet another initiative for the power sector with its 2nd edition of Water Optimisation - 2020; which is intended to provide a forum to meet and discuss the science and applications to improve generation and reduce specific water consumption through best practices in water efficiency as well as technological efforts.

Water Optimisation - 2020 is again expected to attract participants worldwide focusing on policy initiatives, challenges and way forward for thermal plants in our country with 360 degree technical discussions & multiple networking opportunities among regional and international guests.

Water Optimisation - 2020 is scheduled on 13-14 October 2020 at Next-Gen Virtual Platform

Vi-CONFERENCE

Water Optimisation 2020 is intended to provide a forum to meet and discuss the latest water consumption norms issued by the MoEFCC for thermal power plants, key challenges faced by power projects, solutions adopted or available for low water consumption, focus on cooling & ash handling systems, project & technology showcase, waste water treatment and many important aspects and case studies shall be presented during the conference.

Vi-EXPO

A cost effective and invaluable tool to help deliver your technology, product, equipment and services to senior decision makers throughout during the conference days. There will be a select number of leading solution providers who will discuss and advise on their latest products, solutions and services to a targeted number of senior level decision makers and technology-including regulatory affairs, financing structures and many more…

Vi-AWARDS

The Water Optimisation AWARD 2020 will be presented to utilities and its services sector who demonstrate highest level of commitment and best practice in smart consumption of water at thermal power plants. Over the years the awards will aim to recognize exemplary operations, systems and the evidence of their impact to business vitality. The awards serve as a catalyst to understanding the intrinsic value of business excellence and sustainability.

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WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE

Thermal Power Plants - Captive Power Plants - Independent Power Producers - Policymakers and Regulators - EPC Companies - Wastewater and Effluent Treatment Companies - Desalination Plant Suppliers - Flyash Disposal Technology Providers - Instrumentation & Monitoring Solution Providers - Power Plant O&M Providers - Other Technology Providers - Equipment Manufacturers - Engineering Consultants - Water Management Consultants - Energy Efficiency Consultants - Certification and Inspection Companies - Pollution Control Boards - R&D Organisations...etc.,

Fully Interactive Next-Gen Virtual Platform

Current pandemic situation have brought all activities including academic learning and growth, networking, dissemination of knowledge via research / technology presentations to a halt. Where most of the industry professionals were solely relying on our platforms of knowledge dissemination to get to know about the most recent advancements and developments transpiring in their respective fields. Acquiring such insight is crucial not only to the furtherance of their skills and knowledge but also to network with peers for the growing energy sector.

Nothing can stop us in making good use of current time and self-confinement. The perfect solution lies with our Fully Interactive Next-Gen VIRTUAL PLATFORMS of knowledge dissemination & networking for ONE YEAR ON MOBLIE APP post attendence to our virtual conference.

Vi-Conference

A virtual setup of live streaming presentation and interaction with expert speakers in the comfort of WFH environment and remotely connecting to people across the world...

Vi-Expo

Reflecting a brand across our platform and effectively monetize in virtual scenario connecting hunderds of prospective clients and escalating the lead generation process...

Vi-Awards

Fostering the competitive spirit amongst various power stations so as to encourage them to improve performance; Mission Energy Foundation shall felicitate the winners in Virtual format this year...

Why Next-Gen VIRTUAL PLATFORM?

Live Sessions

Inbuilt Interactive Live Sessions
Real Time/ On Demand Presentations
View Agenda & Track Sessions
Live Q&A, Live Chats and Live Polls
Digital Keynote Speakers

Breakout RoomS

Group Video Meetings
Interactive Chats
Event Feeds
Switch Moderator Control
Room Availability Display
Demo Rooms Provision

Virtual Booths

Unique Proposition of Space
Attendees visit online
View Downloadable Collaterals
Live Chat with Exhibitors
Exchange Virtual Cards
View Demo / Attend Meetings

Networking via Chats

Network with Participants
Exchange Virtual Cards
Live Chat
Post Event Feeds
Smart Matchmaking
Access and Filter Attendee List

Networking Lounge

Attendees can set 1-on-1 Meetings
Group Meetings upto 2/4/8 People
Branding Networking Lounge for Sponsors and Exhibitors
Reserve Seats in Advance for Sponsors

Life Span
- 1 YEAR

Post Event Suggestions
Exchange Knowledge
Chat, Network & Stay Connected
Receive Notifications
Know Industry Insights
Access Recorded Sessions

virtual Conference, agenda - Day 1

Tuesday, 13 October 2020
  • 09.00 Hrs - 9.30 Hrs

    Login & Networking at Lounge

    Participants can network with each other at the lounge via video conferencing and personal chats available on networking tables.

  • 09.30 Hrs - 10.00 Hrs

    Inaugural Function

    Introduction to Water Optimization 2020
    Shri Ashwinkumar Khatri, DDG – Mission Energy Foundation

    Welcome Key Note Address
    Shri Dr A B Akolkar, Former Member Secretary – CPCB
    Shri P S Mhaske, Chairperson - CEA 

  • 10.00 Hrs – 11.00 Hrs

    Specific Water Consumption - Meeting the Current Norms & Regulations

    Session focuses on the current norms and regulations directed by the authorities and identifying methods to curtail the water consumption in order to meet the parameters & requirement.

    Speakers
    Shri P D Siwal, Former Member Thermal – CEA
    Shri Dr S K Paliwal, Scientist D – CPCB
    Shri Neeraj Kumar, Secretary - Cauvery Water Management Authority

  • 11.30 Hrs – 13.30 Hrs

    Optimizing the Cycles of Concentration – Generator’s Perspective (Case Studies)

    Session focuses on the amount of water consumed and effluent generated by optimizing the cooling tower’s cycle of concentration for higher efficiency.

    Speakers
    Shri Dr Sudhir Dahiya, Addl GM Env Mgmt - NTPC
    Shri Shakti Kumar Pandey, Former Executive Director – ONGC 
    Shri Malay Kumar, Director Projects – L&T Limited
    Shri Dr R T Srinivasa Rao, GM Env MGMT - JSW

  • 14.30 Hrs – 16.00 Hrs

    Optimizing Mammoth Water Consumers - Cooling Tower and Ash Handling Unit 

    In this session, experts will target the two major water consuming hotspots in a thermal power plant and will talk about how it affects the operations of the systems.

    Speakers
    Shri Himanshu Gupta, Sales Director – Suez Environment
    Shri Prasad Rao, President – Ashtech India

  • 16.30 Hrs – 17.30 Hrs

    Panel Discussion:
    Achieving industry readiness within regulated environment and managing the economics associated with the systems

    What is the current status of the industry readiness?
    Are industries willing to follow the regulations and standard parameters?
    Managing the economics within regulated environments is a challenge or a possible practice?

    Panelists
    Shri Dr R T Srinivasa Rao, GM Env MGMT - JSW
    Shri Dr Sudhir Dahiya, Addl GM Env Mgmt - NTPC
    Shri Shakti Kumar Pandey, Former Executive Director – ONGC 
    Shri Malay Kumar, Director Projects – L&T Limited
    Shri Himanshu Gupta, Sales Director – Suez Environment

Virtual conference, AGENDA - DAY 2

Wednesday, 14 October 2020
  • 09.30 Hrs - 10.00 Hrs

    Login & Networking at Lounge

    Participants can network with each other at the lounge via video conferencing and personal chats available on networking tables.

  • 10.00 Hrs - 11.00 Hrs

    Panel Discussion:
    Why Only 51% Power Plant Meet Regulations?

    Panel discussion will talk about the main points of concern with regards to the adoption of norms & regulations and steps taken by authorities to achieve a remarkable adoption numbers.

    Panelist
    Shri Soumitra Banerjee, Founder – Juschem Solutions
    Shri Anshuman, Associate Dir Water Resources – TERI
    Shri Subhendu Podder, Sr. Tech Advisor – VPS Group
    Shri A K Sinha, Consultant - CWNC

  • 11.30 Hrs – 13.30 Hrs

    Generator's View: Implementation of Norms with its Operational Challenges and Solutions

    This session focuses on the real-time execution of operational processes by countering the challenges and fulfilling the recommended standard norms.

    Speakers
    Shri Subhendu Podder, Sr. Tech Advisor – VPS Group
    Shri Dr A V Singh, Chief Sustainability Officer – Bajaj Group
    Shri Soumitra Banerjee, Founder – Juschem Solutions
    Shri Anshuman, Associate Dir Water Resources – TERI

  • 14.30 Hrs – 16.30 Hrs

    Best Practices in Water Optimization


    Speakers
    Shri Ganshyam Prajapati, GM O&M – NTPC
    Shri Vinod Sharma, Plant Head & Director – Jaypee Group
    Shri R P Vishwakarma, GM Power Projects – ACB India
    Shri B S Meena, AGM ENG - NTPC

  • 17.00 Hrs – 17.30 Hrs

    Water Optimisation Awards
    - The  Ceremony

    In this session, experts will target the two major water consuming hotspots in a thermal power plant and will talk about how it affects the operations of the systems.

PAST PARTICIPANTS

Presentation and Paper Submission

The Programme Committee encourages you to send abstracts/papers. The abstract must not exceed 8 pages for oral presentation with tables and illustrations. Abstracts/papers will only be accepted in electronic form (MS Word) to be submitted by email to akshay@missionenergy.org

The deadline for abstracts/papers submission is 15 September 2020.

Contact:
Akshay Mishra - Chief Production
akshay@missionenergy.org l +91 90965 67377

Sponsor NOW!
Our aim is to deliver you an event that exceeds your expectations, thus becoming an integrated part of your annual marketing program.

Sponsoring WATER OPTIOMISATION - 2020 will make your company stand out as a leader in this burgeoning industry and will leave a strong impression of your brand in key decision makers minds. Sponsors have an incredible amount of presence and it will not only give your company optimum exposure but also the opportunity for delegates to meet you and your executives to find out more about your role and business opportunities in the sector.

Gain PUBLICITY with our advertising and promotional campaigns
Obtain DIRECT ACCESS to potential clients during and after with our meticulously prepared confidential delegate list
Receive a KEY SPEAKING POSITION to address an audience of top executives and decision makers from the industry
Create PERMANENT REMINDERS of your product or services in conference documentation
Profile yourself as INDUSTRIAL LEADER, as your corporate logo and profile will be featured prominently in event marketing collaterals
NETWORKING with the industries leading Government Officials, Senior Level Delegates and Experts
Achieve GREATER EXPOSURE and BRAND BUILDING through our partners and much more

To Sponsor WATER OPTIMISATION - 2020, contact:
Shri S Dalvi - President Partnerships & Legal Counsel
dalvi@missionenergy.org / +91 9769310944

Table of Sponsorship Options - With Benefits Details as below

INR 645000 / USD 9950

7 Delegate Passes
Logo on Brochure Cover Page 
Logo on Brochure Inside Page 
Logo on Virtual Platform 
Logo on Conference Website 
Logo Branding During the Live Sessions 
Branded Networking Rooms 8 Chairs 
Exhibit Space – In App 
Sponsor Space – In App 
Add Downloadable Collaterals (Video & PDF) – In App 
In App – Live Branding (1 Year) 
In App - Networking with fellow participants (1 Year) 
Speaking Opportunity - Day 1 
Panel Discussion Moderator 
Thanking Announcements

INR 545000 / USD 8950

5 Delegate Passes
Logo on Brochure Cover Page 
Logo on Brochure Inside Page 
Logo on Virtual Platform 
Logo on Conference Website 
Logo Branding During the Live Sessions 
Branded Networking Rooms 4 Chairs 
Exhibit Space – In App 
Sponsor Space – In App 
Add Downloadable Collaterals (Video & PDF) – In App 
In App – Live Branding (6 Mo) 
In App - Networking with fellow participants (6 Mo) 
Speaking Opportunity - Day 2 
Panel Discussion Panelist 
Thanking Announcements 

INR 445000 / USD 6950

3 Delegate Passes
Logo on Brochure Cover Page 
Logo on Virtual Platform 
Logo on Conference Website 
Branded Networking Rooms 2 Chairs 
Sponsor Space – In App 
Add Downloadable Collaterals (PDF) – In App 
In App – Live Branding (3 Mo) 
In App - Networking with fellow participants (3 Mo) 
Panel Discussion Panelist 
Thanking Announcements

INR 345000 / USD 5950

1 Delegate Passes
Logo on Brochure Cover Page 
Logo on Virtual Platform 
Logo on Conference Website 
Thanking Announcements 

INR 245000 / USD 3950

Logo on Brochure Cover Page
Logo on Virtual Platform
Logo on Conference Website 
Thanking Announcements

Past Sponsors

Virtual EXPO

Throughout during the conference days, there will be a select number of leading solution providers who will discuss and advise on their latest products, solutions and services to a targeted number of senior level decision makers and technology-including regulatory affairs, financing structures and many more… Make sure you stay ahead of the competition and SECURE YOUR PLACE NOW!

You will benefit from multiple opportunities to talk with the clients and prospects you want to do business with and kick start your sales. All under one roof and all in just two days - saving you both time and money!

As exhibition space is strictly limited and is already booking fast! For booking of exhibition space, contact our representative right now!

Entitlements:
Unique Proposition Space on the Virtual Platform
2 Delegate Passes for Vi-Conference
Company Logo on Conference Brochure
Dedicated Branded Space
Display of Logo on the Virtual Platform
Display Contact Details of Represenative
Share Downloadable Collaterals
Live Chat with participants
Book Networking Lounge
Exchange Virtual Cards
Access and Filter Attendee List
Your Brand Presence on MOBILE APP for 1 YEAR
Benefits

Exhibiting at Next-Gen VIRTUAL PLATFORM is a cost effective and invaluable tool to help deliver your technology, product, equipment and services to senior decision makers of your core target market and will help grow your business in following ways

ENFORCE your BRAND and promote your services to generate and customers bases interest
Meet senior level decision makers to EASE of doing BUSINESS
Make new contacts and BUILD lasting RELATIONSHIPS
DISPLAY your CAPABILITIES at an international platform to those developers, utilities and manufacturers who need your project financing services or project development technology.
Take advantage of a central point of contact from which to DEVELOP BUSINESS and raise your profile in this growing sector.
STRENGTHEN existing BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS and create profitable new leads as you interact with your core customer base.

Visitor Profile

Participants will benefit from the high quality information exchange and networking opportunities. The expo will be marked by the presence of key decision makers and key players from the government and corporate world in India and abroad:

- Diplomats and senior government officials including policy makers and regulatory authorities
- Senior industry leaders from power, coal, chemical, etroleum and many other sectors
- Senior management teams from renowned private and public sector companies
- Entrepreneurs, technologists, operators and service providers
- Energy associates, producers and consumers
- International suppliers and trade organizations
- Equipment suppliers and service Companies
- Environmentalists, research and development scientists
- Investment banks & financial institutions

Be LIVE for 1 YEAR on Moble App

Indian Company:
INR 25000 + 18% GST

Overseas Company:
USD 500

To Book your STALL contact:

Shri Sanjay Dua
President Projects & Memberships
sanjay@missionenergy.org
+91 9820814644

Water Optimisation AWARDS  - 2020

Submit nomination

Apply Online and make the payment.

Submit completed application along with relevant information and we shall contact for softcopy of documents.

If interested in applying for more than one unit / projects of same company or more than one location, separate request for application and fee should be submitted for each nomination.

Selection procedure

Evaluation of nominations for Water Optimisation AWARDS - 2020 is an intensive process. Nominations are evaluated by experts from Government, Academia and Industry.

Preliminary evaluation of shortlisted nominations. Power point presentation with original documents by all short-listed nominee company/ units in presence of Jury Members constituted by Mission Energy Foundation (if required). Site visit of short-listed companies/units (if required).

AWARD PRESENTATION

Relax, if your nominated company/ units have demonstrated highest level of commitment and best practices you shall be recognised and honoured.

The Winners of Water Optimisation AWARDS - 2020 shall be honoured honoured during the valedictory session of the conference i.e., 14 October 2020

Key dates to remember

  • 16 August 2020

    Nomination Opens

  • 01 October 2020

    Nomination Closes

  • 14 October 2020

    Winners Shall be Awarded

CATEGORIES for Water Optimisation AWARDS - 2020

Best Water Efficient Plant <=500MW
Best Water Efficient Plant >=500MW
Best Zero Liquid Discharge Plant
Water Management
- Ash Handling
Technology Excellence
– Design & Engineering
Technology Excellence
– Technology Provider

PAST WINNERS

Registration Process...

ONLINE REGISTRATION

To participate as Delegates / nominate for AWARDS / be a Speaker / book a EXPO, fill and submit online form from the links below...

RECEIVE INVOICE

We will email you an invoice along with necessary required documents for processing the payment. The original invoice shall be sent to your postal address.

MAKE PAYMENT

Make online payment via our secured payment gateway using your Credit Card or Bank Transfer or send Cheque / DD to our postal address.

Download App

On receipt of your payment or 5 days prior to the conderence date, which ever is later, our team shall send you the link to download the Moble App and further instructions shall be proviced to attend the Virtual Conference

DELEGATE Registration

Indian Delegate:
INR 8000 Per Delegate + 18% GST

Overseas Delegate:
USD 250 Per Delegate

Group Discount
5% for 3+ participants
10% for 7+ participants

EXPO Booking

Indian Company:
INR 25000 + 18% GST

Overseas Company:
USD 500 




SPEAKER Registration

SPEAKER Registration
Indian Speaker:
INR 32500 + 18% GST


Overseas Speaker:
USD 750


AWARD Nomination

Indian Company:
INR 26500 / Category + 18% GST

Overseas Company:
USD 750 Per Categories

Category Discount
5% for 2+ categories
10% for 5+ categories

Media Partners

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