5th Annual Small Hydro
April 16 - 17, 2013, Vancouver, CanadaWhile Canada is one of the world leaders in small hydro power consumption, its potential for further developments is far from depleted. Therefore, Arena International has nominated Canada as the ideal location to host and carry forward our successful Small Hydro conference series.
We are extremely proud to announce start of production of Arena International’s 5th annual Small Hydro Conference in Vancouver, Canada. We are pleased to welcome back North America’s key power generation companies, developers, EPC contractors as well as government bodies and financial investors at an international event that jumps to new heights from year to year.
This year we are fervently and passionately working on providing state-of-the-art solutions and case study-based success stories to solve the key challenges of small hydro development, such as permitting, regulation and investment .
Directly responding to worldwide calls for clean renewable energy, many of the 2013 agenda topics will link back to the environmental integrity of your project, clarify investment opportunities and help you cut costs in a time-efficient manner.
With industry leaders delivering talks that will revolutionize your business performance, can you afford to miss this event?


News
5th Annual Small Hydro Canada unveils the 2013 Programme
Arena International is proud to announce the return of Small Hydro Canada on 16th and 17th April, 2013 in Vancouver, Canada.
Welcome to Small Hydro 2013!
Arena International would like to welcome you to Small Hydro 2013! This year’s event will take place in Vancouver, Canada in April 2013. Check back regularly to see updates to the speaker line-up and conference programme!
Small dam on Stanislaus floated
SAN ANDREAS - The age of massive hydroelectric dam construction ended several decades ago in the United States, but it could be that an era of building small hydro projects is just beginning.
Latin American development
There are plenty of opportunities to enter the rapidly expanding small hydro market across Latin America, as reported at a recent conference held in Panama City.
Small hydro bill back for consideration
Bill would make approval process faster for small hydroelectric projects
Global Small Hydro Power Market Analysis to 2020 - Installed Capacity, Generation, Investment Trends
Hydropower is the largest renewable source of power generation and currently accounts for about 20% of the world’s total electricity supply. The world’s hydropower installed capacity increased from 695.8GW (Gigawatts) in 2001 to 888.8GW in 2009, registering a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 3.1%. Since hydropower is a mature technology, it has witnessed a modest growth rate.
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Puralube Holding to build waste oil recycling plant in Germany
Puralube Holding plans to invest €40m to build a waste oil recycling plant at Zeitz Chemical and Industrial Park in Germany.
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Pioneer Natural Resources begins production at Wolfcamp Shale well in Texas, US
US-based oil and gas company Pioneer Natural Resources has commenced production at the rate of 1,572 barrels oil equivalent per day (BOEPD) in the Mabee K #1H well at the Wolfcamp Shale in Martin County, Texas, US.
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US Government approves $10bn LNG export facility in Texas
The US government has given its approval to the $10bn liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility in Texas, to export LNG to countries which do not have free trade agreement (FTA) with the country.
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Tesoro Logistics amends agreement with Chevron for Northwest Products System
US-based Tesoro Logistics (TLLP) has amended the purchase agreement of Chevron Pipe Line’s Northwest Products System from $400m to $355m.
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OMV Petrom to redevelop Oprisenesti oil reservoir in Romania
OMV Petrom said that it will invest €90m to redevelop the Oprisenesti oil reservoir, located in the Braila County in Romania.
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Petrominerales secures onshore blocks in Bahia, Brazil
Petrominerales has secured three blocks, including Block REC-T 106 and Block REC-T 107 in the Recôncavo Basin and Block TUC-T 177 in the Tucano Basin of Bahia state, onshore Brazil.
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Tethys Petroleum signs agreement to explore Bayterek block in Uzbekistan
Tethys Petroleum (TPL) has signed a protocol of intent (POI) with Uzbekistan-based national holding company Uzbekneftegaz (UNG), to carry out exploration work on the Bayterek block in the North Ustyurt Basin in northern Uzbekistan.
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Severn Glocon secures LNG contract in Australia
UK-based control valve specialist Severn Glocon has secured a contract to supply 536 engineered control valves for the processing plant on the Ichthys project onshore LNG facilities in Australia.

Speakers
Scott Babakaiff
Fish Protection Hydrologist, BC Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations
Chris Ball
Vice President, Corpfinance International Limited
Chris Campbell
Executive Director, Marine Renewables Canada
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