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Asian NGV Industry Development Workshop, December 15-16

Asia Pacific Natural Gas Vehicles Association (ANGVA), the International Association for Natural Gas Vehicles (IANGV), invite you to participate in our first NGV Industry Development Workshop to be held at the Edsa Shangri-La Hotel, Manila, Philippines.

Co-hosted by the Philippines Department of Energy and as a side event to the Asian Development Bank's Better Air Quality (BAQ) 2003 Workshop, this one-and-a-half day event will be of value to anyone with a stake in the development of the NGV industry in Asia, including:

  • Fleet operators
  • Government policy makers
  • Vehicle manufacturers
  • NGV equipment manufacturers
  • NGOs
  • Environmental groups
  • Transport industry members
  • Energy suppliers
  • Research organizations
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Explore opportunities for the industry in the Philippines and the wider Asian region, including

  • Benefits of NGVs
  • Air quality and greenhouse emissions
  • Engine and conversion technology
  • Engine and conversion equipment availability
  • Case studies of successful NGV programs
  • Refuelling options
  • Training and more...

Challenges and opportunities for the industry in Asia will be explored further during a sub-workshop on December 17, 18 and 19.

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ProgramProgram
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Day 1 - 15th December

9.00 - 9.20 Welcome & Introduction

9.20 - 9.50 Setting the Scene, Philippines

9.50 - 10.30 CNG and Emissions

10.30 - 11.00 Morning Break Compliments of Cummins-Westport

11.00 - 11.40 Engine Technology

11.40 - 12.20 Review of International and Country Standards

12.20 - 2.40 Panel Discussion

12.40 - 2.00 Lunch

2.00 - 3.10 Govt Policy & Programs

3.10 - 3.40 Afternoon Break

3.40 - 4.30 Refuelling Options for NGVs

4.30 - 5.10 Safety and Training Issues

5.10 - 5.30 Panel Discussion

7 pm - 10 pm Networking Dinner

Day 2 - 16th December
Developing the Region

9.00 - 10.20 OEM & Conversion Product Availability and Benefits

10.20 - 10.40 Panel Discussion & Conclusion

10.40 - 11.10 Morning Break Compliments of CompAir

11.10 - 11.30 ANGVA/IANGV Introduction

11.30 Workshop concludes

11.30 Workshop concludes

ANGVA will also be holding their inaugural Council Meeting immediately following the Workshop on the 16th.

ANGVA COUNCIL MEETING

11.30 - 12.30 Establishment of ANGVA Council Election of ANGVA officers (Open to all NGV stakeholders in the region, however voting and ANGVA Council positions restricted to financial members of ANGVA. Facilities will be available for those who wish to join on the day.)

12.30 - 2.00 Lunch

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All participants to BAQ 2003 are welcome to register for this side event.


Registration FormRegistration Form
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To remain informed about this and other ANGVA events, please send a blank email to subscribe@angva.org. For details of promotional opportunities at these events, contact Brett Jarman (event coordinator) by email, angva@thewritecontext.com or on +61 404 884 490.

ANGVA and IANGV gratefully acknowledge the support of the following in the presentation of this program:


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