Water Resources and Renewable Energy Development in Asia

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Second International Symposium on 

Water Resources and Renewable 

Energy Development in Asia 

organized by 

with 

will take place at the 

Furama Convention Centre, Danang 

Central Vietnam, 10-11 March 2008 

•Asia is leading the world in terms of hydropower and water resources development, with major programmes under way in more 

than 20 countries and plans for new hydro capacity in more than 30 countries. 

•Vietnam has been described as the ‘New Tiger of Asia’. The Government aims to extend electrification to all urban areas, and to 

90% of the rural areas by 2010, and attain 100% electrification by 2020. Investments in the country’s power industry are expected to 

reach US$ 20 billion. Hydropower plays a major role in current development activities, with numerous projects under way throughout 

the country and nearly 5000 MW of new capacity planned. 

• Potential for small hydro in Vietnam is estimated at around 1000 MW, and this will play a major role in rural electrification. 

Many multipurpose schemes will provide water supply, irrigation and recreational benefits for the population. 

•Nearly 700 million people in the Asia-Pacific region still have no access to safe drinking water, and the region suffers a hugely 

disproportionate level of water-related disasters (which caused about 62,000 deaths per year between 2001 and 2005). 

•ASIA 2008 in Danang will be an ideal forum for the exchange of information and ideas among professionals in the field of water 

and energy from all parts of the world. The focus will be on issues specific to Asia. 

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Needs, potential and development targets to meet economic objectives in the Asia region were clearly defined at our ASIA 2006 Symposium in 

Bangkok, where more than 350 delegates from 44 countries were present. Sessions, debates and side events addressed financial challenges, 

technical issues of special relevance to the region, and social/environmental aspects. 

ASIA 2008, the next Symposium in this series, will take place in Vietnam, one of the most rapidly developing countries in the region, and one 

keen to enhance international collaboration. This will build on the very solid foundation of ASIA 2006, and discuss practical ways of addressing 

the identified needs, and enhancing collaboration to achieve specific development goals. 

All involved in water resources and renewable energy development, especially hydropower, in the Asian Region should plan to attend: 

Owners and Operators, Consulting Engineers, Contractors, Researchers, Suppliers, Environmental and Social Scientists, Financiers and 

Development Agencies. The focus of discussions will be regional, but the event will be international. 

Throughout the Asian region, there is a vast range of development progress. In South + East Asia, countries such as China, India and Vietnam 

are leading in terms of activity in water resources development. 

• An exchange of experience between experts from these countries and others who have major plans for the future in the field of water 

resources and hydropower development will be constructive, and will enhance international collaboration. 

• Experts from some of the pioneering countries in hydro/dam development in other parts of the world (for example, Europe, Australasia and 

the Americas) will share their experience. Those from the Asian countries embarking on major development plans, such as Vietnam, will have 

the opportunity to inter-act with the global water and energy community. 

If you are professionally active in the field of renewable energy and water resources development, the Government of Vietnam and others in 

neighbouring countries, will welcome your presence at this Symposium. 

S. Alam, Consultant, France 

Dr E. Bellendir, Director, VNIIG, Russian Federation 

J. Cooney, Asian Development Bank 

Prof Luis Berga, President, ICOLD 

Dao Trong Tu, Director of Operations Division. MRC, Laos 

Do Doc Quan, MOI, Vietnam 

Dr Alan Dredge, Colenco, Switzerland 

K.B. Dubey, National Thermal Power Corporation, India 

Dr Malcolm Dunstan, Director, MD&A, UK 

Brian Forbes, GHD Pty Ltd, Australia 

M. François, Global Engineering/R&D Director, Alstom Power Hydro 

M. Gopalakrishnan, Secretary General, ICID, India 

J.H. Gummer, Director, Hydro Consult Pty Ltd, Australia 

C.R. Head, Consultant, UK 

Dr Jia Jinsheng, China 

D. Kenneally, Technical Director - Hydropower, SMEC, Australia 

Win Kyaw, General Director Dept of Hydropower, MOEP, Myanmar 

Prof R. Lafitte, EPFL, Switzerland 

Dr Lam Du Son, Vice President, Electricity of Vietnam 

Dr Peter Lee , President, ICID 

F. Lempérière, Director, Hydro Co-op, France 

Objectives 

Who should attend 

International Steering Committee 

B. Leyland, Consultant, New Zealand 

Lin Chuxue, Vice President, China Three Gorges Project Corp, China 

Toyoto Matsuoka, Head of International Affairs, TEPCO, Japan 

Niwat Patanasemakul, Director of Hydropower, EGAT, Thailand 

A. Palmieri, Lead Dam Specialist, World Bank 

Prof Pham Hong Giang, MARD and VNCOLD, Vietnam 

J. Plummer, Senior Financial Analyst, World Bank 

T. W. Read, Director, TMI Associates, UK 

Chhewang Rinzin, Managing Director, Bhutan Power Corporation 

W. Schiefer, Chief, Programme Coordination Section, MRC, Laos 

Dr A. Scuero, Director of Carpi, Italy 

Dr V. Semenkov, Consultant OAO Boguchany HES, Russian Federation 

N.R. Shrestha, Secretary, Nepal Hydropower Association, Nepal 

Dr S. Sparkes, Multiconsult, Norway/Laos 

Dr Sompop Sucharit, Royal Irrigation District, Thailand 

B. Tardieu, CEO, Coyne et Bellier, France 

B. Tribollet, CEO, Nam Theun 2 Power Co., Laos 

M.S.D. Tsoy, Chairman, RAO UES, Russian Federation 

C.V.J. Varma, President, Council of Power Utilities, India 

Prof D.A. Williams, CEO, British Hydropower Association UK


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The Venue 

The magnificent Furama Convention Centre and Hotel in Danang 

(see photo below) was originally well known simply as an 

elegant resort, located in one of the most beautiful coastal areas 

of Central Vietnam. Furama was then developed as a prestigious 

Convention Centre, in time to host the Asia Pacific Economic 

Cooperation (APEC) summit in September 2006. 

Furama Danang has been called the five-star gateway to 

Central Vietnam’s ‘World Heritage Road’. It is very close 

to four UNESCO-listed World Heritage sites: the ancient ‘Silk 

Road’ trading port of Hoi An (25 km southeast); the spiritual 

centre of the Champa civilization, My Son (70 km southwest); 

the former imperial city of Hue (110 km north); and, the 

mystical Phong Nha caves in Quang Binh province (170 km 

north). Another place which can easily be visited, just 8 km 

away, is Marble Mountain, with its various temples. And, of 

special relevance to ASIA 2008 participants, Danang is in a part 

of the country with a major programme of water resources and 

hydropower development, especially in the Se San and Sre Pok 

River basins, allowing for technical excursions as well as cultural 

ones.The Furama Grand Ballroom will serve as the main auditorium and part of the exhibition area for ASIA 2008, and there 

are spacious rooms for break-out sessions and workshop meetings, as well as an additional large foyer area for the exhibition. 

Internet access is available throughout the facility. 

Overlooking China beach, Furama is set in luxurious tropical gardens in a quiet location, ideal for business meetings and 

networking, but only 10 minutes from the bustling city of Danang, and 15 minutes from the international airport. 

Danang can be reached from all parts of the world via: Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Beijing, Singapore… 

which means a trip to this Symposium can be combined with business in many of the major cities of Asia. 

Accommodation has been arranged for Symposium participants both at Furama and at adjacent and nearby hotels, where first 

class facilities are offered at extremely reasonable prices. Furama, and its holding company Sovico, are kindly co-sponsoring 

Asia 2008 meeting rooms. 

Dams (> 60 m) in Vietnam for 

hydro, irrigation, water supply and 

other purposes: 

= In operation 

= Under construction 

= Planned 

The Map (left) shows major water resources development schemes in 

Vietnam (dams > 60 m high and major hydro plants, in operation, under 

construction and planned in early 2007). Our Technical Excursions will give 

delegates the opportunity to visit some of the most important schemes.


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ASIA 2008 Overview 

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday 

9 March 10 March 11 March 12 March 

From 08.00 hrs: 08.30 - 09.15 hrs: 08.00 hrs: 

Registration (Foyer) Opening Ceremony + Keynotes 09.00 hrs: Parallel sessions 7-9 Departure for Technical Tour 1 

Grand Ballroom 7. Safety + Risk (Northwest - Hoa Binh and 

From 10.00 hrs: 8. Dams Son La RCC dam) 

Exhibition set-up 10.15 hrs: Exhibition opens 9. Hydro plant design 

09.00 hrs: 

12.00 hrs: Excursion departs 10.45 hrs: Parallel sessions: 1-3 Departure for Technical Tour 2 

for Hoi An (Until 16.00 hrs) 1. Hydro potential (Central Highlands - Yaly, 

2. Water resources + Irrigation Se San 3 and Buon Kuopp) 

3. Rural electrification + SHP 

12.00 hrs: Lunch (Exhibition) 09.00 hrs: 

12.45 hrs: Lunch (Exhibition) Departure for Technical Tour 3 

14.00 hrs: Parallel sessions 10-12 (Hue visit and Truoi reservoir; 

14.00 hrs: Parallel sessions 4-6 10. Environment + Social aspects Binh Dinh RCC dam site; 

4. Finance 11. Marine + Pumped storage Nha Trang) 

16.30 hrs: BHA Seminar 5. Civil engineering challenges 12. O&M + Refurbishment 

6. Machinery: Design/Operation 

16.45: Plenary closing session Delegates may extend 

17.00 hrs: Climate change debate Grand Ballroom their stay at Furama to 

relax after the Symposium 

19.00 hrs: 19.30 hrs: 20.00 hrs: at the conference room rate 

Chairmen’s Meeting Welcome Reception Symposium Dinner 

19.45 hrs: Speakers’ Briefing and Indochine Party Beach Barbeque 

Reception (Ballroom + Lagoon) (Furama) (Ocean Beach) 

All Sessions will take place at the Furama Congress Centre and Hotel. Plenary sessions will be in the Grand Ballroom, and the parallel 

sessions will be in the Ocean and Gallery Rooms, as well as the Ballroom. (Details to be announced). A programme of cultural 

excursions has been organized for accompanying persons on Monday and Tuesday. (See details in this brochure.) 

BHA Seminar 

supported by 

British Hydropower Association Seminar: 

UK RENEWABLE ENERGY POLICY: A model for SE Asia? 

The British Hydropower Association, in conjunction with UK Trade & Investment, are bringing 

representatives from the UK hydropower and renewable energy sectors to hold a seminar from 

16.30 to 18.00 hrs on Sunday 9 March 2008. Key speakers will present their experiences of 

renewable energy policy and how it promotes R & D of emerging technologies and the 

implementation of new renewable generation. Specific technology issues will also be addressed.


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MONDAY 10 March 

Opening Plenary Session 

08.30 – 09.00 Welcome to ASIA 2008, Alison Bartle Aqua-Media International Ltd 

08.40 Introduction to hydro in Vietnam - Dr Lam Du Son, EVN, Vietnam 

09.00 – 10.15 Keynote Addresses 

Chairman: Dr Lam Du Son, Electricity of Vietnam 

❙◗ Revisiting the concept of sustainable water infrastructure – Le Huu Ti, UNESCAP 

❙◗ Improving water use efficiency and productivity in agriculture – Thierry Facon, 

Senior Water Management Officer, FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific 

❙◗ Overview of water resources and dam development in Vietnam – Prof Pham Hong 

Giang, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), Vietnam; and 

President, Vietnamese National Committee on Large Dams 

❙◗ Welcome and introduction - Nguyen Hong Toan, Secretary-General, Mekong River 

Commission 

❙◗ Infrastructure for sustainable water resources development – Prof L. Berga, 

President, ICOLD 

❙◗ Developmental and productive objectives of agriculture: Can we have our cake and 

eat it? – P. Lee, President, ICID 

10.45 – 12.45 

Session 1: Hydro Potential – National and Regional Development 

Chairman: Dr Christopher Mor, Mekong River Commission 

❙◗ The national hydropower plan (NHP) study in Vietnam – E. Skofteland, 

G. Lifwenborg and V.D. Thin, NVE, Norway 

❙◗ Hydropower development in the Lower Mekong Basin, an update – Nguyen 

Duc Lien and Dao Trong Tu, Vietnam National Mekong Committee, MRC 

❙◗ Sustaining the Greater Mekong sub-region economic development with the 

Xayaburi hydroelectric power project – N. Yanpirat, Team Consulting, Thailand 

❙◗ Hydropower development, plans and progress in Lao PDR - Xaypaseuth 

Phomsoupha, Ministry of Energy and Mines, Lao PDR 

❙◗ Hydro potential in Himachal Pradesh: competitiveness with other generation 

sources – S. Grover, HP State Electricity Board and R.C. Sharma, Consultant 

❙◗ Hydro development in the Yakutia region, Russia – V. Bellendir, NIIG, Russia 

❙◗ The development of water resources in China - Chu,Y.X., Sinohydro Corporation 

❙◗ Overview of hydropower development activities in Pakistan – Z. Majeed and 

Eng. Zia-Ul-Hasan, Hydro Planning Organization,WAPDA, Pakistan 

10.45 – 12.45 

Session 2: Water Resources and Irrigation 

Co-Chairmen: Prof Pham Hong Giang, MARD, Vietnam; 

Dr Peter Lee, President, ICID 

❙◗ Water for the benefit of Society – Kyul-Ho Kwak, Kwater, Korea 

❙◗ Hydrodynamic aspects of water sources in the Camau peninsular, Vietnam 

– Nguyen an Nien, Tang Duc Thang and Nguyen Viet Dung, Southern Institute for 

Water Resources Research, Vietnam 

❙◗ The Kbal Chhay integrated water management project in Cambodia – O. Ekstrand, 

COWI, Denmark, and S.I. Monichoth, Ministry of Water Resources & Meteorology, 

Cambodia 

❙◗ Water resources development in the largest river basin in Iran: Challenges 

and opportunities – A. Heidari, IWPC, Iran 

❙◗ Lower Kochka irrigation and hydropower project, Afghanistan – using remote 

sensing data for feasibility level studies – P. Schäfer, Fichtner GmbH, Germany; 

G.T. Werner, Trigis GmbH, Germany and F. Noorzai, Ministry of Energy & Water, 

Afghanistan 

❙◗ Assessment of water quality and its suitability for irrigation water for the To 

Lich and Kim Nguu rivers, Hanoi – Nguyen Thi Lan, Kyushu University, Japan 

❙◗ Assessment of phosphorous release risk from typical soil types in the zone of 

fluctuating water level in the Xiangxi watershed – Haiyan Jia, Min Ye, Guosheng 

Yang, Junshan Lei, Meng Wang, Yangtze River Water Resources Commission, China 

10.45 – 12.45 

Session 3: Rural electrification and small hydro 

Chairman: Prof D. Williams, CEO, British Hydropower Association 

❙◗ Rural electrification: economy, efficiency and project planning – B. Leyland, 

Leyland Consultants, New Zealand 

❙◗ Small hydro planning in Vietnam – Ho Viet Hao, EVN, Vietnam 

❙◗ Micro hydro plants for off-grid isolated villages in Vietnam – P. Spiteri, 

M. Ho Ta Khanh, J-Y. Cochard, G. Sonzogni, J-P. Le Floch, and C. Baye Association 

Codev Viet Phap, France; Nguyen Thi Thuy Hung, Huong Nguyen Consultant, Vietnam 

❙◗ Appropriate low cost, environment friendly, rural electrification in Sri Lanka 

– W. De Silva, Saviya Development Foundation, Sri Lanka 

❙◗ The development of small hydro power projects in Sri Lanka – N. Nanayakkara 

University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka 

❙◗ Private participation in small hydro development in Orissa: policy, issues and 

success – J. Jena, Office of the Chief Engineer, Govt. of Orissa, India 

Symposium Sessions 

❙◗ Modelling of the Serayu flood control and irrigation barrage for small hydro 

– S. Hendrawan, A. Setiadi and S. Martinus Institute of Technology of Bandung, Indonesia 

❙◗ New equipment and concept for developing Kawahira mini hydro scheme in Japan 

– T. Kunishi, M Suekuni, T. Kato and H. Kato, The Chugoku Electric Power Co, Japan 

❙◗ Performance test of a pico axial flow propeller turbine at Kathmandu 

University – J.K. Cannell, P. Gautam and R.K. Maskey, Kathmandu University, Nepal 

LUNCH (12.45 – 14.00) 

14.00 – 17.00 

Session 4: Financing water and energy schemes 

(Economic, legal and contractual aspects) 

Chairman: J. Cooney, Asian Development Bank 

❙◗ Sustainable hydro development – P. Perera, ADB 

❙◗ World Bank support for water infrastructure in SE Asia (Presenter to be confirmed) 

❙◗ Effective allocation of risks for project financing – Peter Rae, PJR Consulting Inc, USA 

(and Project Manager, Theun Hinbound Expansion Project, Laos) 

❙◗ Hydro financing: allocating and managing risk – F. Louis, EDF, France 

❙◗ Financing hydropower in the Mekong region: risk allocation, legal obstacles and 

key documentation – D. Doran, Mekong Law Group, Thailand 

❙◗ Lessons emerging from NT2, Laos – (Presenter to be announced), World Bank 

Office Vientiane, Lao PDR 

❙◗ Renewable hydro development in rapidly privatizing Turkey:a multi-dimensional 

case study of a private investor – B. Altinbilek Jordan, AES-IC, Turkey 

14.00-17.00 

Session 5: Civil engineering challenges: 

Site supervision; Efficiency of construction; Equipment 

Chairman: Dr A. Hughes, Atkins Global, UK and University of Bristol, UK 

Keynote 

❙◗ Managing the challenges of large dam sites – G. Porta, Impregilo 

❙◗ Construction supervision for the Musi hydro scheme in Indonesia 

– S. Yokoyama, Nippon Koei, Japan 

❙◗ Design and construction of the Reis Ali Delvari arch dam, Iran (challenging 

conditions of a remote site and extreme climate) – S.G. Samim, Peyab Sazeh 

Gostar Co, Iran 

❙◗ Simplified methodology leads to rapid construction at Yeywa hydro plant, 

Myanmar – A. Dredge, Colenco, Switzerland; M.R.H. Dunstan, UK; U. Myint Zaw, 

DHPI, Myanmar 

❙◗ Overview of Son La (Vietnam) and Nam Ngum 2 (Laos) – A. Dredge, D. Morris 

and G. Stevanella, Colenco, Switzerland; Dao The Hung - PECC1, Vietnam 

❙◗ Challenges of the Nam Chien hydro project in Vietnam – M.K. Kaluzhny, 

Ukhydroproject Ltd, Ukraine 

❙◗ The Sibulan hydro project, Mindanao , Philippines – J. Grimston, Tonkin & 

Taylor, New Zealand; B.Haboc, HEDCOR and N. Ortigas, The Philippines 

Equipment 

❙◗ Specialized equipment for large hydro construction sites – T.W. Read, Seli/TMI 

Associates, UK 

❙◗ Solutions for concrete mixing and aggregate handing for RCC dams – K. Knoll, 

Liebherr-Mischtechnik GmbH, Germany 

14.00-17.00 

Session 6: Hydro machinery - Design and operation 

Chairman: J. Gummer, Hydro-Consult Pty Ltd, Australia 

Keynote: 

❙◗ Quality control of hydro equipment manufacturing and erection – J. Gummer, 

Hydro-Consult Pty Ltd, Australia 

❙◗ From design to commissioning of large hydro units in Asia – J. Bremond, 

A. Legrand, C. Segoufin and Wei Hua Yang, Alstom Power Hydro, France and China 

❙◗ High head Francis units, compared with multi-jet Pelton units, based on recent 

technologies – H. Keck, M. Sallaberger, G. Vuillioud, A. Heimann and Th. Weiss, 

Andritz VA TECH Hydro, Switzerland 

❙◗ Design experience with large Francis turbine units – M. Wüst and Lin Yanzhong, 

Voith Siemens Hydro Power Generation, Germany and China 

❙◗ Synchronous condenser capability addition on a 435 MW hydraulic turbine 

– D. Burggraeve, BC Hydro Authority, Canada 

❙◗ HVOF coatings for erosion resistance of hydraulic turbines: the case of Kaligandaki 

– B. Thapa and P. Upadhyay, Kathmandu University, Nepal; O.G. Dahlhaug, NTNU, 

Norway; M. Timsina, Nepal Electricity Authority; R. Basnet, Larsen & Toubro, India 

❙◗ Challenges in the design of large generators – electromagnetic and ventilation 

aspects and the experience in the modernization of PSP Bath County, USA – 

M. Wüst and Lin Yanzhong, Voith Siemens Hydro Power Generation, Germany and China 

Plenary debate: 17.00 – 18.30 

Climate change: status of research and implications for WRD 

❙◗ Assessment of climate change impacts on water resources and hydrology 

– Van-Thanh-Van Nguyen, McGill University, Canada


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❙◗ Agriculture, water and climate change – T. Facon, Food and Agriculture Organization 

❙◗ Downscaled climate change scenarios and implications for hydro - M. Mirza, 

Environment Canada and University of Toronto, Canada 

❙◗ Impacts of climate change on the water resources of Nepal – N.P. Chaulagain, 

PEEDA, Nepal 

Evening: ASIA 2008 Welcome Reception + Party 

TUESDAY 11 March 

09.00 – 12.00 

Session 7: Safety and risk 

Flood protection and management; Seismic design of water infrastructure 

Co-Chairmen: Prof L. Berga, President, ICOLD; and Dr H. Kreuzer, 

Colenco Power Engineering, Switzerland 

Keynote: 

❙◗ Flood risk and reservoir safety in the 21st Century – Dr A. Hughes, Director of 

Dams and Water Resources, Atkins Ltd, UK 

❙◗ Recent advances in statistical modelling of extreme rainfall and floods 

– Van-Thanh-Van Nguyen, McGill University, Canada 

❙◗ Integrated remote sensing and geographic information systems for flood modelling 

in mountainous areas – H.Q. Nguyen, Vietnam National University, Vietnam; 

T.H.M. Rientjes and B.H.P. Maathuis, ITC, The Netherlands 

❙◗ Challenges in flood mitigation of Koyna dam, India – S.G. Joshi, KWDT, India; 

V.C. Shelke, and R.V. Panse, Koyna Project, India 

❙◗ Application of new technologies for flood barrier construction in Vietnam 

– Truong Dinh Du, Tran Dinh Hoa and Tran Van Thai, Vietnam Institute of Water 

Resources Research, Vietnam 

❙◗ Rehabilitation of an old concrete gravity dam - enhancing flood discharge capacity 

and seismic stability – I. Yoshioka, T. Okida, T. Oikawa and D. Obata, The Chugoku 

Electric Power Co, Japan 

❙◗ Recent advances in the seismic design and analysis of dams and water conveyors 

in Lebanon – A. Geadah, Litani River Authority, Lebanon 

❙◗ Seismic design criteria for hydro plant structures in Indonesia – N. Mulyanto and 

S. Tedjokumoro, PT. PLN (Persero), Indonesia 

❙◗ Complex geology and tackling seismic design: experience from Koudiat Acerdoune, 

Algeria – V. Boinay, Coyne et Bellier, France 

09.00 – 12.00 

Session 8: Civil engineering: Materials for dams 

Dr M.R.H. Dunstan, UK; and Dr Jia Jinsheng, CHINCOLD, China 

Roller compacted concrete 

❙◗ Choice of materials, optimization of mix proportions and full scale trials for the 

Son La RCC dam – M.R.H. Dunstan, MDA Associates; D. Morris, Colenco, 

Switzerland; Nguyen Quyet Thang, PECC1, Vietnam 

❙◗ Quality assurance and control in RCC dams – M. Conrad, Colenco Power 

Engineering AG, Switzerland; P. Ramasamy, Malaysia; J. Linard, Jack Linard 

Consulting, Canada 

❙◗ RCC dam technology and experience in China – Dr Jia Jinsheng, China Institute of 

Water Resources and Hydropower Research / CHINCOLD, China 

❙◗ RCC dams for Vietnam’s water resources development programme – Luong Van Dai, 

EVN, Vietnam 

❙◗ The Dinh Binh RCC dam in Vietnam – Pham Hong Giang and M. Ho Ta Khanh, 

VNCOLD, Vietnam; Nguyen Luong Am, Construction Company No 47, Vietnam; 

Nguyen Huu Ngoc, Hydraulic Engineering Company 1, Vietnam 

❙◗ Dong Nai 3 - RCC mix options using various ‘quality’ aggregates – E. Schrader, 

Schrader Consulting, USA; A. Neumaier, J. Lopez and Le Ngoc Hung, SMEC 

International, Australia 

❙◗ Considerations on materials for high embankment dams – R. Albert, E. Frossard, 

Coyne et Bellier, France 

❙◗ Geomembrane systems in RCC dams: case histories – A. Scuero and G. Vaschetti, 

Carpi Tech, Switzerland 

❙◗ Overview of CFRD construction in China – Prof Xu Zeping, China Institute of Water 

Resources and Hydropower Research, China 

❙◗ Displacement and stress analysis for the reinforced concete face of Cua Dat dam 

– Pham Hong Giang and Nguyen Hoai Nam, VNCOLD, Vietnam 

09.00 – 12.00 

Session 9: Optimizing hydro plant design and operation 

Co-Chairmen: F. Lempérière, Hydro Coop, France; and S. Alam, 

Consultant, France 

Sediment 

❙◗ Run-of-river low head hydro projects: a sustainable solution for large rivers 

carrying high fine sediment loads – S. Alam, Consultant, France 

❙◗ Layouts of sluice spillways and energy dissipators for exclusion of sediment 

Symposium Sessions 

through reservoirs – V.V. Bhosekar, M.I. Sridvi and P.B. Deolalikar, Central Water 

and Power Reseach Station, India 

❙◗ Sediment transport at Bakaru reservoir, Sulawesi – H. Susilo, PT PLN (Persero) 

JASA Engineering 

Design and operation 

❙◗ Optimizing annual regulation hydroelectric reservoir release decision using 

normalized standard deviation probability density function – Othman Abdul Bahari 

and M. Hisham,TNB, Malaysia 

❙◗ Simulation and optimal control of run-of-river hydropower plants cascades taking 

into account economic and ecological aspects – T. Rauschenbach and J. Wernstedt, 

Fraunhofer Institute, Germany 

❙◗ A loading methodology for cascade of hydro plants to minimize the effects of jump 

discontinuities – A. Bahari, TNB, Malaysia 

❙◗ Evolution of optimized energy dissipation arrangements at Koteshwar 

– R.K. Vishnoi, R.S.T. Sai and S.K. Shukla, Tehri Hydro Development Corporation, India 

13.30-16.30 

Session 10: Environmental and social aspects 

Chairman: Prof Anders Hjort-af-Ornas, Linkoping University, Sweden 

❙◗ The challenges of livelihood restoration in hydropower development: a case 

study of Nam Theun 2 – M. Huddleston, Lao Resident Mission, ADB 

❙◗ Social interventions prior to construction of hydro projects – S. Sparkes, 

Multiconsult/Theun Hinboun, Laos 

❙◗ The approach to stakeholder participation in Vietnam’s National Hydropower Plan 

– A. Hjort, Consultant, Sweden 

❙◗ Environmental, social and strategic impact assessment for hydro – Y. Prasad, 

Advisor of Government of Uttarakhand, India; S. Aggarwal and S. Kumar, Kayviat 

International Projects Consultants, India 

❙◗ The roles of sluices on Vam Co Tay river for improving environment, decreasing 

flood water level and keeping freshwater in Dong Thap Muoi region 

– Dao Xuan Hoc, MARD, Vietnam 

❙◗ Global underwater forestry in dam reservoirs – C. Godsall, Triton Logging, Canada 

❙◗ Analysing the advantages and disadvantages of hydro development in the Minjian 

River Basin, China – Xiaoyuan Wang, Changjiang Water Resource Protection 

Institute, China 

14.00 – 16.30 

Session 11: Marine energy and pumped storage 

Chairman: F. Louis, Electricité de France, France 

Marine energy 

❙◗ Energy supply and storage at sea – F. Lempérière, Hydro Co-op, France 

❙◗ Advanced technologies of large bulb units for tidal plants – P. Grafenberger, 

M. Lang, B. Streibl and W Harb, Andritz VA TECH Hydro, Austria 

❙◗ Indian approach to coastal protection and wave energy use –J.S. Paimpillil and 

Baba, Centre for Earth Research Environmental Management, India 

Pumped storage 

❙◗ Vietnam’s masterplan for pumped storage – Pham Viet Hung, EVN, Vietnam 

❙◗ Reversible pump/turbine and generator-motor design: recent PSP achievements in 

Asia – J-B.Houdeline, J-M Verzeroli, T. Kunz and A. Schwery, Alstom Power Hydro, 

France and Switzerland 

❙◗ Design criteria of auxiliary systems for underground pumped storage 

– P. Thackray Hydro Consulting, UK 

14.00 – 16.30 

Session 12: Monitoring, maintenance and refurbishment 

Chairman: Bryan Leyland, New Zealand 

❙◗ Vibration diagnosis for Francis turbines and pump-turbines 

– Voith Siemens Hydropower Generation 

❙◗ New on-line technology to monitor slip-ring temperature 

– M. Cloutier and D. Chen, VibroSystM, Canada 

❙◗ Opportunity for hydro plant capacity increase at the time of refurbishment 

– Viet Tran, Hydro-Québec, Canada 

❙◗ Shaft repairs and energy production review at Sungai Piah, Malaysia 

– Choy Fook Kun, SNC-Lavalin Power (M) Malaysia; H. Singh, TNB, Malaysia 

❙◗ Low cost solutions for heightening small reservoirs – Ho Ta Kanh, (Retired from 

EDF, France), VNCOLD 

16.45 – 17.30 

Final plenary discussion on challenges for water resources development 

Conclusions and Recommendations 

Evening: Symposium Dinner (Beach Barbeque)


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Exhibition and Sponsorship 

Developments in South and East Asia offer numerous possibilities for international collaboration in the field of planning, research, consultancy, and the provision of 

state-of-the-art technology. A major Technical Exhibition will take place alongside ASIA 2008; companies who are currently working, or plan to work, in the Asian region 

will have a unique opportunity to display their supplies and services to high level delegations from all Asian countries with water and energy development programmes 

under way. 

The spacious, elegant and modern exhibition halls at the Furama Convention Centre are immediately adjacent to the main auditorium. Refreshment breaks and lunches 

will take place there on each day of the Symposium. 

Stands equipped with basic furniture, panelling and lighting, with a name sign, can be booked in units of 6 m 2. 

The price is US$2800 per stand and includes one free delegate registration for the conference. Various opportunities are available for sponsorship of refreshment 

breaks, apéritifs, or other social events. These promotional opportunities can provide delegates with a pleasant souvenir of your company. 

For further details, or to obtain a detailed plan of the exhibition halls, contact: 

Mr Gaël Bozec Sales & Marketing Manager Tel: + 44 20 8288 9009 Email: gb@hydropower-dams.com or: 

Mrs Maria Teresa Loredo Sales & Marketing Executive Tel: + 44 20 8652 5267 Email: maria.loredo@hydropower-dams.com 

Alstom Power Hydro, France www.hydro.power.alstom.com 03 

Aran International Pty, Australia www.aran.com.au 31/32 

British Hydropower Association www.british-hydro.org 

and UK Trade & Investment, UK www.tradeinvest.gov.uk 06 

SM Seals Ltd, UK www.smseals.com 

Gilkes, UK www.gilkes.com 

Bruel & Kjaer Vibro GmbH, Austria www.bkvibro.com 15 

Carpi Tech SA, Switzerland www.carpitech.com 07 

Eaton Corporation, USA www.eaton.com 10/11 

Economos Austria GmbH www.economos.com 53 

Encardio-Rite Electronic PVT Ltd, India www.encardio.com 26 

EVN Vietnam Electricity www.evn.com.vn 44/45 

Geokon Inc, USA www.geokon.com 28 

Geotech International Pte. Ltd, Vietnam 24 

Geotest, Czech Republic www.geotest.cz 13 

Hydrolink, Czech Republic www.hydrolink.cz 25 

The Int. Journal on Hydropower & Dams, UK www.hydropower-dams.com 64 

HydroVisionGmbH, Germany www.hydrovision.de 22 

Kinemetrics, Inc., USA www.kinemetrics.com 09 

KTI-Plersch Kältetechnik GmbH www.kti-plersch.com 18 

Liebherr-Mischtechnik GmbH, Germany www.liebherr.com 04 

Mekong River Commission, Lao PDR www.mrcmekong.org 42 

Nepal Hydro & Electric Ltd, Nepal www.nhe.com.np 63 

North Star Ice, USA www.northstarice.com 59 

OM Metals Infra Projects Ltd, India www.ommetals.com 08 

Pöyry Energy Ltd, Switzerland www.poyry.com 27 

Rexroth Bosch Group, Germany www.boschrexroth.de 19/20/21 

Rittmeyer Ltd, Switzerland www.rittmeyer.com 23 

Rotec Industries, USA www.rotec-usa.com 17 

Sam MacCoy Engineering, Malaysia www.sammccoy.com 12 

Sea and Land Technologies Pte Ltd, Australia www.sea-landtech.co.sg 60/61 

Sika Ltd, Vietnam www.sika.com 05 

SMEC International Pty Ltd, Australia www.smec.com 29 

Soil Instruments, Australia www.soil.co.uk 54 

Taylor & Francis, The Netherlands www.taylorandfrancis.co.uk 66 

TMI and Associates, UK 43 

UCM Resita, Romania www.ucmr.com 30 

VAG Armaturen GmbH, Germany www.vag-armaturen.com 55 

VibroSystm Inc, Canada www.vibrosystm.com 46 

Worthington Products Inc, USA www.tuffboom.com 16 

Zhejiang Hangzhou Drilling Machine Manufactory Co., Ltd, China www.chdmc.com 14 

Industry sponsors 

include: 

Waterproofing Specialists and Contractors


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Monday 10 March: Full-day trip to My 

Son Valley (70 km from Danang), which 

was the spiritual centre of the ancient 

Cham civilization. A religious sanctuary 

since the 4th centrury, it is today a World 

Heritage Site of UNESCO. Many temples 

and towers can be seen, and the Museum 

of Cham sculpture will visited. 

Speakers’ Reception 

A reception for Chairmen and Speakers 

will take place on the evening of Sunday 

9 March, with cocktails followed by a 

light buffet. The evening will also include 

a briefing on arrangements for the 

technical sessions, and a viewing of the 

meeting rooms and equipment. 

Accompanying persons of speakers and 

chairmen are welcome. 

Welcome Reception 

On the evening of Monday 10 March, 

a Welcome Reception will be hosted 

by Hydropower & Dams. This will be a 

traditional ‘Vietnam Party’ and will take 

place in the Indochine Restaurant and 

Half-day Cultural Excursion 

Sunday 9 March: A four-hour excursion 

has been arranged for all participants to 

the picturesque town of Hoi An, located 

25 km from the Furama resort. 

There will be a guided tour of the most 

important historical sites (Japanese 

bridge, traditional Vietnamese house and 

the museum), as well as time for 

shopping, and lunch in a local restaurant. 

Accompanying Persons’ Programme 

Tuesday 11 March: Demonstration of 

Vietnamese cookery, followed by lunch, 

at a restaurant in the picturesque town of 

Hoi An. Brief opportunity for shopping. 

Afternoon visit to Marble Mountain (close 

to Furama). Mysterious caves within a 

cluster of five hills conceal alters 

dedicated to Buddha. The hills are a 

valuable source of red, white and bluegreen 

marble. 

Social Programme 

adjacent terrace at the Furama resort 

overlooking the Ocean. 

All participants and accompaning persons 

are welcome. 

Symposium Dinner 

A sumptuous Beach Barbeque, on 

11 March, beside the South China Sea, 

hosted by EVN and Alstom.


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Three Tours will depart on 12 March; these 

will give participants the chance to view a few of 

the numerous dams and hydro projects under 

construction and in operation, in Vietnam. 

Programme 1: Northwest Vietnam 

- Hoa Binh and Son La 

Day One: The group will take a short flight from 

Danang to Hanoi. There will be an opportunity 

for sightseeing in Hanoi - a city with stunning 

architecture, scenic lakes, and wonderful 

opportunities for shopping. 

Day Two: Participants will travel by coach (80 

km) to the country’s largest hydro plant in 

operation, Hoa Binh (1920 MW), where there 

will be a brief tour and lunch, followed by an 

onward journey by coach to Son La town. 

Technical Tours 

Day Three: Visit to the site of the 138 m-high 

Son La RCC dam and 2400 MW hydro scheme, 

Vietnam’s largest project under construction. 

Day Four: Return journey to Hanoi by coach, 

stopping at Mai Chau village, where there will 

be an opportunity to visit the White Thai ethnic 

minority group, and to see the houses where 

traditional handicrafts are made. Dinner and 

overnight stay in Hanoi. 

Day Five: Tour ends in Hanoi after breakfast. 

Programme 2: Central Highlands 

- Yaly and Sesan 3 

Day One: The group will take a short flight to 

Pleiku, and then travel on by coach to Kontum, 

for dinner and an overnight stay. 

Day Two: After breakfast there will be a visit to 

Konktu village and the Woolden church. In the 

afternoon there will be a technical visit to the 

720 MW Yaly hydro plant, with a briefing. The 

evening will be spent in the touristic centre of 

Pleiku. 

Day Three: There will be a visit to the 260 MW 

Sesan 3 hydro scheme, under construction on 

the Sesan river; the second unit was 

commissioned there last year. The group will 

travel on to Buon Ma Thuot. There will be an 

opportunity to visit Don Village, and to see the 

suspension bridge. It is possible to take an 

elephant ride in the village, or a boat trip on 

Dak Minh Lake. The day will end with dinner in 

the village and musical entertainment. 

Day Four: The group will travel to Ho Chi Minh 

City, for dinner and an overnight stay. 

Day Five: The Tour will end after breakfast. 

Programme 3: Hue and Southern Coast 

- Dinh Binh RCC dam 

Day One: The group will travel to the city of Hue 

(former capital of Vietnam, and now a UNESCO 

cultural heritage site). En route there will be a 

visit to the Truoi 50 m-high earthfill dam and 

reservoir (completed in 2002), constructed for 

irrigation water supply. There will also be a 

chance to see the Old Nguyen Dynasty Palace. 

Return to Furama for an overnight stay. 

Day Two: Continue to the Binh Dinh RCC dam 

site, where there will be a briefing and site visit. 

Dinner and overnight stay in Qui Nhon City. 

Day Three: Transfer to Nha Trang City, visit to 

pagodas, and possibility to swim in one of the 

most beautiful bays in the world. 

Day Four: Island Tour, lunch and afternoon 

flight to Ho Chi Minh City, where the Tour will 

end in the late afternoon.


______________________________________________________________________ 

The Symposium Water Resources and Renewable Energy Development in 

Asia - II (ASIA 2008) is being organized by The International Journal on 

Hydropower & Dams with Concorde Services Ltd. 

On-line Registration 

You can register on-line at www.hydropower-dams.com (select link to 

registration form). This is a secure server website. You will receive an 

acknowledgement of registration on completion of this process; however, this 

is not a confirmation. 

Registration by post or fax 

Complete the registration form and return it, with payment, to the Symposium 

Secretariat. Please complete one registration form per delegate, including 

any accompanying persons. Please photocopy the form if you need further 

copies, or download a form from: www.hydropower-dams.com 

The total fees for Symposium registration, accompanying persons’ 

programme, accommodation deposit, technical excursion and study tour (if 

applicable) should be calculated and totalled in the ‘Total US$’ column on the 

second page of the registration form. 

On-site registration 

On-site registration will commence at 09.00 hrs on Sunday 9 March 2008. 

Payment 

Payment for all services (fees, hotel deposit, tours) must be made in US dollars 

($) and received in advance of the Symposium. Payment is possible by the 

following methods: 

Cheque or banker’s draft in US$, payable to Concorde Services/AsiaVN2008, 

Concorde Services Ltd, ASIA 2008, 42 Canham Road, London W3 7SR, UK. 

Credit card: Mastercard, VISA or American Express. No other credit cards 

can be accepted. All fees paid by credit card will be charged in US$. 

Accommodation 

The Symposium organizers have negotiated discounted rates at a wide range 

of hotels in various price categories in Danang. Rooms will be offered on a 

first-come-first-served basis. You are advised to reserve your room well in 

advance, as rooms cannot be guaranteed after 20 January 2008. 

Please complete the accommodation section of the registration form, and 

return it together with two nights’ deposit to the Symposium Secretariat 

(Concorde Services Ltd). The deposit is necessary to guarantee the hotel 

reservation, and it will be deducted from the total amount of your hotel bill on 

checkout. All accounts must be settled in full directly with the hotel prior to 

departure. Concorde Services Ltd will endeavour to meet all accommodation 

requests. However, should your preferred hotel be full, Concorde Services Ltd 

reserves the right to make your reservation at the nearest available alternative. 

Disclaimer 

All best endeavours will be made to present the programme as printed. The 

ASIA 2008 organizer and its agents reserve the right to alter or cancel, without 

Date cancellation received 

Registration (Symposium/Exhibition) 

Technical excursions 

Accommodation 

Booking Conditions 

International Symposium 

Water Resources + Renewable Energy Development in Asia - II 

On or before 20 January 2008 

10% of fee is forfeited 


$35 cancellation fee 

BOOKING CONDITIONS 

prior notice, any arrangements, timetable, plans or other items relating 

directly or indirectly to ASIA 2008 for any cause beyond its reasonable control. 

In the unlikely event of cancellation of ASIA 2008, all pre-paid fees will be 

refunded in full. The organizer and its agent are not liable for any loss or 

inconvenience caused as a result of such alteration. The Symposium and 

Tours are subject to minimum numbers. Tour tickets are subject to availability 

and will be offered on a first-come-first-served basis. Full payment for tours 

must be received at the time of registration. 

Cancellations 

Cancellations must be made in writing to Concorde Services Ltd. Cancellation 

charges will be payable as shown in the Table below. Substitution of 

delegates after a reservation has been made is acceptable before the 

Symposium, and no extra fee is payable. 

Any necessary refunds (see Table below) will be made after the Symposium). 

Liability/Insurance 

The registration fees do not include the insurance of participants against 

personal accidents, sickness, cancellations by any party, theft, loss or 

damage to personal possessions. The organizers accept no responsibility for 

death, injury, loss or accident, delay arising from any act or default of any 

person, or any other matter arising in connection with Symposium services or 

transport. The organizers make no warranty in this connection. All services 

provided are subject to local laws. Arrangements for the Symposium have 

been made in accordance with UK Law. 

Delegates, exhibitors and tour participants are strongly advised to take out 

adequate personal insurance to cover risks associated with travel, 

accommodation, cancellation and theft or damage to personal belongings. 

The organizers reserve the right to amend any part of the Symposium 

programme or arrangements if necessary. In the very unlikely event that it is 

necessary to cancel any of the Symposium arrangements, an appropriate 

refund will be made and thereafter the liability of the organizers will cease. 

Passport and Visa Requirements for Vietnam 

It is the responsibility of all participants to check their own passport and visa 

requirements. Please contact the Vietnamese Embassy or consulate in your 

country if in doubt about requirements. 

Letters of invitation 

If you require an official letter of invitation from the organizers to facilitate 

your visa application, please let us know at the time of registering. A letter can 

be issued to assist with obtaining a visa, but this does not imply an invitation 

to the Symposium without payment of registration fees, unless such 

arrangements have been made with the organizers. If you need a letter from 

the host country, as well as the organizers, please notify us as soon as 

possible. Please allow plenty of time for visa applications. 

From 21 January 2008 


No refund unless place can be resold 

No refund 

On or after 28 Feburary 2008 

No refund 

No refund 

No refund 

A reduced registration fee is available for current subscribers to Hydropower & Dams. 

CONTACT DETAILS 

For enquiries concerning registration and accommodation, contact: 

Ms Thessa van der Plas / Ms Krystina Snaith, Concorde Services Ltd, 42 Canham Road, London W3 7SR, UK 

Tel: +44 (0)20 8743 3106 Fax: + 44 (0)20 8743 1010 Email: registration@asiaVN2008.com 

NB: Registration forms and payment should be sent to Concorde Services Ltd. 

On-line registration at: www.hydropower-dams.com 

For further details of the programme, please contact: 

Mrs Margaret Bourke or Mrs Maria Flintan at: 

Hydropower & Dams, Westmead House, 

123 Westmead Road, Sutton, Surrey SM1 4JH, UK. 

Tel: + 44 (0)20 8643 5133 Fax: + 44 (0)20 8643 8200 Email: danang2008@hydropower-dams.com 

Website: www.hydropower-dams.com


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Water Resources + Renewable Energy Development in Asia 

Furama Resort, Danang, Vietnam; 10-11 March 2008 (Tours 12-16 March) 

REGISTRATION FORM 

(Deadline for early booking discount: 31 January 2008) 

This registration form is a self-billing order form, which should be sent to Concorde Services Ltd with payment for all items booked 

on the form. By completing this form you are agreeing to the Booking Conditions within this brochure. Fees are payable in US 

Dollars (US$). Each Symposium/Exhibition participant should complete a separate form. 

PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM IN CAPITAL LETTERS, AND EMAIL A PORTRAIT PHOTO (JPEG FORMAT) TO BE USED ON A PHOTOBOARD AT THE CONFERENCE 

Title (Mr/Ms/Mrs/Dr/Prof/etc): Given name: Family name: 

(surname) 

Name as it should appear on your badge / in correspondence: 

ie, Mr John BROWN or Mr LI Jishang 

Job title within Organization: 

Organization: 

Organization’s postal address (inc. post code and country): 

Tel (inc. country code): Fax (inc. country code): 

Email address: Web site: 

Data Protection: I do not wish my email address to be passed to any third party ❑ I do not wish any contact details to be passed to a third party ❑ 

FEES Until From Total 

31 Jan 08 1 Feb 08 US$ 

FULL DELEGATE FEE: Includes attendance of the Symposium and Exhibition; documentation and CD 

of papers; morning and afternoon refreshments; lunches during the Symposium; social programme. US$ 895 US$ 995 

REDUCED DELEGATE FEE: For subscribers to Hydropower & Dams 

H&D Subscription No: .................................................... US$ 850 US$ 995 

I would like to order a new subscription to H&D now and take advantage of the discount ❑ 

SPEAKER FEE: Includes all facilities described above for Full Delegates, plus additional reception US$ 525 US$ 550 

on Sunday 9 March. NB: This fee applies to one person per paper (main author or presenter) 

FIRST EXHIBITOR FEE: (One full participant fee is included with exhibition booking) 

Free of charge 

Stand No:........................ 

SECOND EXHIBITOR FEE: (Covers attendance of Symposium sessions, CD of Symposium 

papers, evening social programme and lunches) US$ 695 

Stand No: ....................... 

EXHIBITOR ASSISTANT FEE: (Includes exhibition attendance, lunches, refreshments and 

US$ 400 

evening social programme, but not attendance of the conference sessions) Stand No: ....................... 

ACCOMPANYING PERSON FEE: (For family members or friends not attending the Symposium) 

The fee includes excursions on both days with lunch (see programme), 

and the evening social events. NB: Accompanying persons who do not register by completing this US$ 330 

section are not eligible to attend lunches or social events. 

Name to appear on badge (inc. title Mrs/Miss/Mr/Dr/etc): .................................................................................... 

AIRPORT TRANSFERS: (Shuttle buses will be available from Danang Airport to Furama on 8/9 March and to the Airport on12 March) 

The price per person per one-way transfer is US$7.50. I wish to book ........ arrival transfers / ........ departure transfers Enter total: 

FLIGHT DETAILS: Arrival (date) .................................... Time: ....................... From: ............................................ Flight No: .................... 

Departure (date) ............................ Time: ....................... To: ................................................. Flight No: .................... 

HALF DAY TRIP TO HOI AN (Sunday 9 March 11.00 hrs to 16.00 hrs) I wish to book ............... seats at US$ 30 per person 

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS 

Participant : Vegetarian meals required ❑ Other dietary requirements / special needs ................................................... 

Accompanying Person: Vegetarian meals required ❑ Other dietary requirements / special needs. .................................................. 

PLEASE TOTAL THE COSTS ON THIS PAGE AND CARRY THEM OVER TO THE SECOND PAGE


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SUB-TOTAL OF FEES CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS PAGE US$ 

ACCOMMODATION (Please refer to Booking Conditions on next page) 

The Symposium sessions, Exhibition, and evening functions will be held at the Furama Resort. 

5* superior rooms have been reserved for participants at this hotel. Some rooms are also reserved at nearby hotels. 

Please indicate the category of room you require (rates are per room per night, and include breakfast, service, tax). 

SOLE USE BEDROOM WITH PRIVATE BATHROOM TWIN OR DOUBLE ROOM WITH PRIVATE BATHROOM 

(for one person) (prive per room for two persons) 

❑ 5* Furama Resort** US$ 120 per night ❑ 5* Furama Resort** US$ 135 per night 

❑ 4* Sandy Beach Resort, superior room US$ 100 per night ❑ 4* Sandy Beach Resort, superior room US$ 110 per night 

❑ 4* Sandy Beach Resort, standard room US$ 58 per night ❑ 4* Sandy Beach Resort, standard room US$ 68 per night 

❑ 3* Tourane hotel, deluxe room US$ 63 per night ❑ 3* Tourane hotel, deluxe room US$ 73 

❑ 3* Tourane hotel, superior room US$ 40 per night ❑ 3* Tourane hotel, superior room US$ 50 

❑ 3* Tourane hotel, standard room US$ 35 per night ❑ 3* Tourane hotel, standard room US$ 45 

TOTAL PAYMENT FOR REGISTRATION, HOTEL DEPOSIT AND EXCURSIONS (include total from first page) US$ 

(Please ensure that this box is completed, so that your registration can be confirmed) 

Please quote your company VAT / Mwst / TVA / ALV / IVA/ BTW / MOMS number: 

SOCIAL EVENTS (Included in the registration fee and only available for registered participants) 

I/we will attend (please tick boxes as applicable): Participant Accompanying Person 

Monday 10 March - Welcome Reception (Vietnam Party) - Indochine Restaurant, Furama Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ 

Tuesday 11 March - Symposium Dinner - Beach Barbeque - Ocean Beach, Furama Yes ❑ No ❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ 

PAYMENT Payment can only be accepted in US dollars (US$) in the following ways: 

✓ Credit Card: I hereby authorise you to debit my card with the total value of the events and services booked by me on this form. 

PLEASE NOTE: Your card statement will read ‘Debited by Concorde Services Ltd’, and not by WR & RE Symposium or Hydropower & Dams. 

✓ I wish to pay by: ❑ Visa ❑ Mastercard ❑ Amex 

Security No: (last 3 or 4 digits on back of Visa/Mastercard; 4 digits on front of Amex)............................. 

Name of cardholder: Card expiry date: Card number: 

NB: A Deposit covering 2 nights is required: 

** Symposium venue Preference: ❑ Twin ❑ Double (cannot be guaranteed) 

Check-in date: ........... March 08 Check-out date: ......... March 08 Total number of nights: ................ 

Special requests (eg, non-smoking room): ................................................................................................................................... 

Twin occupancy: Name of partner ......................................................................................................................................................................... 

(If you wish to share a room with another delegate, then you must both request the arrangement, and both send registration forms to 

Concorde Services Ltd at the same time. Only one person should make the payment for the hotel.) 

TECHNICAL TOURS See brochure for details of itineraries. Prices include all transportation (inc. air fares where applicable), 

meals, guides, entrance fees during sightseeing trips, and accommodation in 3* or 4* hotels. US$ 

Homeward flight details: Date..................................... Flight No: .............................. Depart time: ..................................... From Danang to: .................................................... 

Tour 1 - Northwest Vietnam (4 nights) A four-day trip with a chance for sightseeing and shopping in Hanoi, before a journey by 

coach northwest to the major Son La RCC dam and 2400 MW powerplant under construction. There will also be a short visit 

to the Hoa Binh (Vietnam’s largest hydro station in operation). The group will also see the Mai Chau village. 

............. Single room US$ 530 per person (total tour cost) ........... Sharing twin room US$ 490 per person (total tour cost) 

Tour 2 - Central Highlands (4 nights) Flight from Danang to Pleiku. Overnight at Kontum. Technical visits to Yaly and Sesan 3, 

sights of interest including Konktu village, and on to Buon Ma Thuot and Dak Minh Lake. Technical visit to Buon Kuopp hydro 

plant, and view of Gia Long waterfalls. Tour ends in Ho Chi Minh City. 

............. Single room US$ 570 per person (total tour cost) ........... Sharing twin room US$ 520 per person (total tour cost) 

Tour 3 - Hue and South Coast (3 nights) Day trip to Hue (world heritage site and former national capital). Technical visits to the 

Truoi reservoir, and the Binh Dinh RCC dam, under construction. On to Nha Trang city to visit pagodas and the scenic bay. 

Island tour, and flight back to Ho Chi Minh City, where the tour ends. 

............. Single room US$ 520 per person (total tour cost) .......... Sharing twin room US$ 470per person (total tour cost) 

Address for which card issued: Cardholder’s signature: 

✓ I confirm that payment will follow by bank transfer in US$. (Please quote name of attendee, and ensure that all bank charges are paid.) 

Royal Bank of Scotland, 62/63 Threadneedle Street, PO Box 412, London EC2R 8LA, UK. Account name: Concorde Service Ltd / Asia V 

Account No.: 22594624 Sort Code: 15-10-00 Swift/BIC Code: RBOS GB2L IBAN GB39 RBOS 1510 0022 5946 24 

Concorde Services Ltd, 42 Canham Road, London W3 7SR, United Kingdom 

Tel: + 44 (0) 20 8743 3106 Fax: +44 (0) 20 8743 1010 E-mail: registration@asiavn2008.com 

Online registration via: www.hydropower-dams.com (linked to our event manager) 

Payment must be received by Concorde Services by 31 January 2008 to qualify for reduced registration fees 

US$

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