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Tuesday 29 March 2022 | Wednesday 30 March 2022 | ||
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Conference Day One | Conference Day Two |
Programme | Day Two
8.30am |
Event platform live and broadcasting |
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9.00am |
Welcome from the Day Two ChairJohn Hancock – Director, Signature Consulting |
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Generation and demand dynamics |
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9.20am
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International Keynote: Optimising flexible assetsThe emergence of distributed energy resources (DER) such as battery storage, rooftop solar, electric vehicles (EV) and demand response applications have great promise to deliver a lower carbon, more efficient energy system. As New Zealand begins to venture into utilising these resources, it is key that we take lessons from overseas to overcome the challenges that DER presents. This session will address questions such as:
Ben Irons – Co-Founder, Managing Director, Habitat Energy |
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9.50am |
Energy distribution 2.0Powerco is the country's second largest distributor of electricity and gas, with networks covering the upper, central, and lower North Island. New chief executive James Kilty has committed to driving the delivery of the final two years of Powerco’s five-year investment plan while also focusing on the next stage of the company’s growth. So, what opportunities does this former Contact deputy chief executive see for Powerco and energy distribution at large? James Kilty – Chief Executive, Powerco |
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10.15am |
MORNING BREAK AND NETWORKING WITHIN THE DOWNSTREAM VIRTUAL EVENTS PLATFORM (VEP) |
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10.40am |
PANEL DISCUSSION | Insight into the current energy landscape for our major industrial energy consumersThere have been a lot of developments within our major industrial energy consumers since Downstream 2021. A new chief executive has started at Tiwai, Marsden Point has wound down as a refinery, and a power purchase agreement was signed between Contact, Oji Fibre and Pan Pac. Reviews of wholesale pricing and transmission pricing implementations are also soon to be reported on and are at the forefront of major energy users' minds.
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Energy transition and security |
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11.25am |
Fuelling the transition with gasGas supply challenges in 2021 highlighted the current dependency on gas for thermal backup generation. As New Zealand’s energy mix transitions towards renewable electricity generation this relationship will change. Gas also plays a key role in providing heat and as a raw input to industry. What needs to happen on the supply and demand side to provide investment confidence during this transition? Speaking from the supply side, major gas producer OMV have several significant work programmes scheduled, including some high expectations for its Māui B programme. Henrik Mosser – General Manager, OMV New Zealand |
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11.50am |
Low Carbon Energy RoadmapThe Aotearoa Circle’s Low Carbon Energy Roadmap defines a pathway to a low carbon energy system that ensures energy security, affordability, a healthy environment, and a just transition. The work has been progressed by a diverse group of private and public sector stakeholders within the Leadership Group, led by Co-chairs Bella Takiari-Brame and Chris Jewell, and the Technical Advisory Group, who have provided deeper insights into various topics. The roadmap has been designed to provoke discussion across the sector and inform Government thinking and decisions regarding emissions reductions and the proposed energy strategy. Chris Jewell – Chief Financial Officer, Lodestone Energy |
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12.15pm |
LUNCH BREAK AND NETWORKING WITHIN THE DOWNSTREAM VIRTUAL EVENTS PLATFORM (VEP) |
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12.50pm |
Building strong proof of concepts to make better business decisionsChief Client Officer, Jessica Venning-Bryan shares what makes a good proof of concept and how businesses can quickly and efficiently learn what's involved in bringing new energy propositions to life. If your company is interested in technologies propelling the energy transition forward, you won't want to miss it. Sponsored by Jessica Venning-Bryan – Chief Client Officer, Flux Federation |
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1.10pm |
Future energy – empowering tomorrow’s leadersHear from young energy sector executives for a candid discussion on workforce attraction, retention and career pathways. The energy sector has in the past been criticised for not embracing youth and diversity as it gears up for a new normal. Let’s take stock from youth leaders from our five largest customer-facing energy companies to see how we are faring. We won’t be afraid of some awkward conversations:
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2.00pm |
AFTERNOON BREAK AND NETWORKING WITHIN THE DOWNSTREAM VIRTUAL EVENTS PLATFORM (VEP) |
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2.15pm |
PANEL DISCUSSION | Energy security, is it time for something disruptive?The events of 9 August 2021 highlighted how customers are adversely affected by the current systems used to balance generation and load. When discussing New Zealand’s energy security, the conversation often revolves around market settings, network organisation monopolies, separating generation and retail and avoiding collaboration for fear of collusion. With the Government setting a highly ambitious target of achieving 100% renewable electricity generation by 2030, is it time to get creative in how we manage energy security to minimise overbuild and maintain affordability? Panelists: Facilitator: |
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3.05pm |
Multiple trader relationships – Ara AkeAra Ake is the nation’s new energy development centre located in Taranaki, with a purpose of enabling energy innovation to become commercially viable in Aotearoa New Zealand. At the Downstream Conference, Ara Ake will be discussing their world-first Multiple Trading Relationships pilot, which offers individuals and businesses more choice and flexibility when it comes to managing their electricity. Cristiano Marantes – Chief Executive, Ara Ake |
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3.30pm |
Closing remarks from the Chair |
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3.35pm |
DAY TWO FINISH |