Agenda Notes. 1 st Meeting of Task Force 1. Coordination of Policy, Legal and Regulatory Framework

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1 Agenda Notes 1 st Meeting of Task Force 1 Coordination of Policy, Legal and Regulatory Framework South Asia Regional Initiative for Energy Integration 24th July & 25th July, 2013 Hotel Sonar Gaon, Dhaka, Bangladesh

2 2 Agenda Notes for 1 st Meeting of Task Force 1 on Coordination of Policy, Legal and Regulatory Framework

3 3 Task Force 1 on Coordination of Policy, Legal and Regulatory framework Importance of Task Force 1: To enhance cross border energy exchange/trade within two or more countries, there is a need to have policies that promote and support a common/coordinated set of policy, legal and regulatory frame work which addresses integrated regional network planning, open access, contract enforcement, dispute resolution, operating procedures, specifications for interconnection hardware and software etc..the different stages of evolution of the same, in the SA countries, are a perceived impediment for free trade due to differences in energy policies of respective countries, incongruent pricing policies and open access. The development of harmonized policies and coordinated procedures to facilitate competitive cross-border trading in electricity is a key building block for sustainable electricity exchange among SA countries. Without consistent long term policies in place, investment opportunities and consequently large scale power transfer/trade between nations that could benefit both importing and exporting nations may not present themselves. No single developer or group of developers would be willing to fund or tie up their capital in an inconsistent policy and regulatory regime. There is hence a need to evolve a long term policy. In the South Asia regional context, the risks associated with forging an intraregional, cross-border energy project would be greatly minimized if each participating country adopted complementary national energy policies, appropriate regulatory and commercial frameworks suitable to all for cross border Interconnection and trade. Therefore it is important and prudent to develop coordination procedures and mechanism for aligning the policy, legal and regulations for facilitating the CBET at a much higher level of trade in a sustainable manner. In view of above, Task Force 1, which comprises as members appropriate officials and experts from the various countries assumes significance and provides an opportunity to play crucial role in carrying the program forward. The expected key result of the TF-1 will be to create enabling conditions for a sustainable market for investment and implementation of cross-border energy trade. The TF will strive to establish the legal and regulatory framework through structured

4 4 discussions amongst the nominated members from all participating countries for identification of areas of major inconsistency in their acts, licensing provisions and policies, tariff policies, market rules, policies that support environmentally benign technologies, subsidies, and power purchase agreement structures and processes. The key deliverable of this Task Force will be to identify impediments for a sustainable market for investment and implementation of cross-border energy trade and suggest changes wherever required. The areas to be covered include coordinated operations, regulations, framework for licensing, open access, tariff policy, trade policy etc. Nominated Members of the Task Force 1 on Coordination of Policy, Legal and Regulatory Framework of the SARI/EI Program Task Force Members: Task Force 1(TF1): On Policy, Legal and Regulatory S. Organisatio No Name Designation Country Address Mobile Office Fax n. Power Cell, 10 th Floor, Power BiduytBhab Division, an, 1, Abdul dg@powercell.g 02- Mohammad Director Ministry of Gani Road, ov.bd, 1 Bangladesh Hossain General Power, Dhaka mhossain@pow 0 Energy and 1000, ercell.gov.bd Mineral Bangladesh Resources No.72,Anan da Acting Director Ministry of Kumaraswa suljayawa@yah Mr. Sulakshana (Planning and Power and Sri Lanka my oo.com, Jayawardena Development) Energy Mw,Colom dddev@power 3 5 bo-07, min.gov.lk Sri Lanka Planning and PO Box Coordinatio Mr. Karma P. Chief 106, karmapdorji@g 3 n Division, Bhutan Dorji Engineer/Head Thimphu: mail.com Ministry of (+975)- Bhutan Economic Affairs Ministry of Energy Senior Mr. (Policy and rmaharjan024@ 4 Divisional Nepal RajuMaharjan Foreign hotmail.com Engineer Coordinatio n Division) Mr. Energy Ministry of Mohammad Afghanista 5 Programs Energy and Humayoon n Director Water Kohistani

5 5 1 st Meeting of Task Force 1 on Coordination of Policy, Legal and Regulatory framework Draft Meeting Agenda DAY-1 09:30 10:00Hrs Registration Hrs Session Hrs Welcome Outline of the program Address by Chief Guest Engr. Emadual Haque, Chairman, BERC Vote of thanks Group Photograph to 11.30Hrs High Tea Hrs Session Hrs Lunch Hrs Session :30Hrs Session -4 Introduction to SARI/EI by IRADe SAR/EI Progress till date and program Discussions TOR of TF-1 Working Methodology of TF-1 Discussion Day to 11.15Hrs Regulation & policies governing Trade in South Asia to 11:30 Hrs Tea Break 11:30 to 13:00 Hrs Session -5 11:30 to 13:00 Discussions on attracting investment to 14.00Hrs Lunch 14:00 to 16:00Hrs Session to 15.00Hrs Discussion on Presentation in Inaugural Hrs Agenda 2nd TF meeting

6 6 Table of Contents Session -1: Inaugural Session... 9 Session -2: Introduction to SARI/EI Progress of SARI/EI till date and the Program Summary of Regulators workshop: Key Findings of the Workshop: The division of activities between different Task Forces as suggested by Regulators: Outcome of the First Steering Committee Meeting- Action Points Session 3: Terms of Reference, Constitution and working of Task force Terms of Reference of Task Force 1: Coordination of Policy, Legal and Regulatory Framework: Objective: Constitution of Task Force: Terms of Reference: Time Schedule: Role of IRADe and Project Secretariat Program Secretariat: Working Groups: Deliverables: Session-- 4: Session 5: Discussion on attracting investments in South Asian Power Sector Session Agenda of 2 nd meeting Presentations in the Inaugural Conference

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8 8 DAY-1

9 9 Session -1: 1. Inaugural Session

10 10 Session -2: 1. Introduction to SARI/EI 2. Progress of SARI/EI till date and the Program Members may like to deliberate upon: The Key Findings of the Regulators workshop The division of activities between different Task Forces Outcome of the First Steering Committee Meeting

11 Summary of Regulators workshop: Regulators are the key functionary who oversee and balances the interests of all stake holders in a transparent manner and facilitates investment, operations and trade. A workshop on Cross Border Energy Trade: Issues before Regulators in the South Asia Region was organized on 19th and 20th Feb, 2013, at Kathmandu, Nepal. The workshop was inaugurated by His Excellency Ambassador Mr. Peter W Bodde, US Ambassador to Nepal and had very interactive discussions among senior members of regulatory commission s and authorities of south Asia (SA) countries. The regulating mechanism in South Asian countries is at different stages of development. No two country systems, their area of regulation are similar. India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bhutan have independent regulatory authorities whereas Nepal has a tariff fixation committee. Afghanistan is yet to have one. The regulators highlighted that the socioeconomic aspects of power sector dominate the overall policy for the sector. Draft electricity act in Nepal is yet to be adopted by their parliament. The figure below shows details of laws and acts and independent regulating bodies governing the sector in each of the south Asian countries. Countries like India, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, and Bangladesh have initiated steps towards commercialization of the sector. The regulators also said that it is important to have independent regulating authorities but with adequate checks and balances. Laws and Acts: Apex legal and Regulatory Institutional Framework Country Laws and Acts Independent Regulatory Body Appellate Authority / Concerned Institutions which looks into the disputes etc. Afghanistan Draft Laws Bangladesh Bangladesh Electricity Act,1910 BERC(through BERC Act No dedicate Appellate Authority, 2003) BERC takes care of Disputes Bhutan Electricity act of Bhutan (2001) BEA Concerned Ministry of Court of law India EA-2003 CERC,SERC APTEL Nepal EA-1992 DoED Pakistan NEPRA ACT-1997, Amended NEPRA Provincial high Court and Supreme Version of EA-1910 court of Pakistan Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Electricity Act, 2009 PUCIL Court of Appeal Srilanka Maldives Maldives Energy Authority

12 12 There was consensus within regulators in the workshop that the independence of regulatory regime shall lead to following benefits which will enhance the cross border energy trade in the region. Encourage private Sector participation and competition in transmission and distribution Transparency in operation s and tariff fixation. Improvement of Grid Discipline and a balancing mechanism Balance stakeholder s interest and increase their participation De-licensed generation Encourage power trading and reduction in market prices for electricity. Consumer empowerment. The regulators also discussed the following key issues that hamper the growth of Power sector & which merit attention in the region: Irregularity in issuance of Tariff orders annually Open access in transmission & distribution Inadequate private participation across the power value chain. Political interference & slackness of governments Consumer awareness & consumer grievance redressal During the presentations by the regulators difference in various technical specifications of power system (refer to the fig below) which needs to be harmonized for creation of regional power system s network were noticed. Technical Parameters: Calls Need for Coordination Producers /Mechanisms for Harmonization Country Permissible Permissible Transmission Permissible Load dispatch Communication Frequency Deviation Voltage Level deviation Control center Systems Band Afghanistan Bangladesh Hz (+/- 2%) 220,132kv (+/- 10%) Single dispatch PSTN,PLCC Bhutan Hz (+/- 2%) 66,132,220,400 (+/- 6%) Single dispatch PSTN,PLCC,OPGW India Hz (- 765, Kv NLDC,4 WIDEBAND,VAST,GS 1.6%+0.6%) 400,220,132,110,6 LDC,33SLDC M,PLCC 6 KV Kv kv Nepal (+/- 1%) 66,132 (+/- 10%) No Hierarchical PSTN,PLCC,OPTICAL Structure FIBER

13 13 Pakistan (+/- 1%) 500,220,132,66 (+/- 10%) 3 Load dispatch Tele,Fax,PLC,OPGW centers Sri Lanka (+/- 1%) 220,132 (+/- 5%) National Level PSTN,PLTS,PLC Maldives (+/- 1%) (+/- 10%) 2.2. Key Findings of the Workshop: 1) India, Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh are keen for deeper engagement for CBET in the Region. 2) South Asian countries are at various levels of electricity regulation, institutional and power sector reforms therefore laws, acts and correct policies are crucial for bringing in transparency, accountability. These are essential to build confidence for private sector participation and enhance energy availability in the region. 3) Private sector participation is the key to long term success of cross border energy exchange in the region. Currently private sector participation is limited due to the lack of clarity in policy and poor investment climate in most of south Asian countries. 4) Each of the countries in the SA region may need a different intervention and support in harmonization of legal, regulatory, policy concerning exchange and trade in the region. 5) The various issues like technical complexities, risk of national grid interconnection, potential economic and financial benefits from interconnections, the role of an independent regulator, unbundling for accountability, open access in transmission, transmission pricing & loss sharing, Independent system operator, payment security etc. are the concerns that need to be addressed prior to energy exchange and trade. 6) Presence of independent regulating authorities is crucial for promoting CBET in the region. 7) Countries having independent regulating authorities have benefited as regulations have helped in increase in private generation through transparency in operation and tariff fixation, improvement of Grid Discipline (UI Mechanism), balanced stakeholders interest, encouraged power trading, helped reduce market prices for electricity and empowered consumer etc The division of activities between different Task Forces as suggested by Regulators:

14 14 IRADe explained to the regulators the overall structure of the SARI/EI program, the concept of formation of three task forces for harmonization of likely issues and interfacing requirements. The opinion of regulators was sought on various issues that need to be addressed by which of the three task forces. The suggested work allocation task force wise for each of the issues are detailed table below. Issues TF-1(Harmonize TF-2(Advance TF-3(Establishment Policy, Legal Transmission South Asian and Regulatory Systems Electricity Markets) Issues) Interconnection Regulations & Policies 1.Does Electricity act recognize cross Border trade 2.National policy on electricity 3.Policy on renewable & fossils TF-1 TF-1 TF-1 TF-1 4. Steps towards commercialization of TF-1 the sector a. Independent Regulator TF-1 b. Unbundling for accountability TF-3 c. Recognize trading as an activity and TF-1 permit import and export 5.Open access in transmission TF-2 a. Transmission pricing & loss sharing TF-2 TF-3 b. Independent system operator TF-2 6. Encouraging private investment into TF-1 TF-3 the generation i. Creating a level playing field TF-1 ii. Attractive returns iii. Transparency in selection iv. Long term commitment (Multi year Tariff Policy) TF-1 TF-1 TF-1 v. Approvals & clearances TF-1 vi. ROW and land acquisition issues 7.Consumer protection TF-1 8. Balancing mechanism for schedule TF-2 TF-3 deviations UI 9.Provisions for transiting of electricity and priorities TF-2 10.Climate Change and energy TF-1 TF-1 efficiency 11.Export / import duties or TF-1 TF-3 restrictions

15 Facilitate creation of dedicated of Not clea third party lines in the host country 13. Provision of ancillary services TF-1 TF-3 Technical Issues TF-2 14.Transmission planning criterion TF-1 TF System Construction, connectivity, TF-2 metering & operation codes 16.harmonizing equipment standards TF Long term Electricity plan for TF-1 TF-2 generation & transmission 18. Long term Load forecasting TF-1 TF-2 Financial Issues 19 Government subsidies TF-1 20 Level playing field TF-1 COMMERCIAL ISSUES 21.Payment security mechanism for IPPs 22.Standard bidding and agreement documents TF-3 TF-3 TF Metering standards, reading and TF-2 TF-3 accounting.

16 Outcome of the First Steering Committee Meeting- Action Points Members of Program Steering Committee along with members present in the 1 st meeting held at New Delhi on 12 th Mar, 2013 are given below. S.NO Name Designation/Institution Country 1 Dr. Kirit Parikh, Chairman, Chairman, IRADe India Steering Committee 2 Mr. Farooq Sobhan President, Bangladesh Ent. Institute Bangladesh 3 Mr. Tapas Kumar Roy* Add.Secy, Power Div., Min. of Power, En.& Bangladesh Min. Res. 4 Mr. Priyantha Wijayatunga Unit Head, PMU, Nepal Resi. Mission, ADB Nepal 5 Mr. Hilal Raza Director, SAARC Energy Center Pakistan 6 Mr. Vaqar Zakaria* Mg.Dir., Hagler Bailly Pakistan (Pvt.) Ltd. Pakistan 7 Mr. Yeshi Wangdi DG, Dept. of Hydro & Power Sys., Min. of Bhutan Eco. Affairs 8 Mr. Sunil Malla JS (Pol.& Frg. Co. Div.), Min. of Energy Nepal 9 Mr. Upali Daranagama Add. Secy. (Pl. & Dev.), Min. of Power & Sri Lanka En. 10 Dr. P.N.Fernando Ex Secy. Energy and Consul Sri Lanka USAID INDIA-(Observer) 11 Mr S Padmanabhan Regi. Prog. Dir.,SARI/EI USAID INDIA 12 Mr Jeremy Gustafson Director, CLEEO Office USAID INDIA 13 Mr Amol Bhutad Program manager, SARI/EI USAID INDIA IRADe/SARI/EI, New Delhi 14 Dr Jyoti Parikh Executive Director IRADe, New Delhi 15 Mr L V Rao Project Director IRADe, New Delhi 16 Mr R C Dhup Technical Specialist IRADe, New Delhi 17 Mr Ajay Jain Senior Project Manager IRADe, New Delhi 18 Mr Rajiv Ratna Panda Project Manager IRADe, New Delhi * Meeting not attended Outcomes point wise: A. Inaugural conference: 1. The PSC members will try to build political consensus for regional energy integration and cross-border energy trade in the region. 2. Inaugural conference may be held in end July, 2013/ early August, 2013at New Delhi.

17 17 3. Preferably inaugural conference be inaugurated by the Minister of External Affairs and Minister of Power also addresses during inaugural or suitably any time during the event. 4. The conference should be held for 2 days with participation of about delegates including participation from Maldives. International experiences also to be shared and papers be invited from other countries operating power pools etc., 5. Involve the private sector into the program activities like inaugural conference etc., 6. PSC members suggested that one session be exclusively kept for private sector for their contributions/issues and risk mitigation suggestions and how investment and trade can be facilitated. 7. The PSC members would provide their valuable inputs to the following documents: a. Outline of the Back ground paper- to be circulated during the conference b. Agenda items for the conference B. Steering Committee: 1. Approach Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India as well to nominate their representative on the PSC as it would add credibility to the program and infuse the necessary confidence amongst stake holders. 2. 2nd Steering committee meeting may be held for half day prior to the conference and after the conference. C. Task Force: 1. Revise the Terms of reference for Task Forces 1 & 2 as per the discussion in the meeting. Prioritize the TORs and only keep those items which are practical. Forward the revised TOR of TF 1 to Dr Priyantha, ADB and of TF 2 to Dr. P.N. Fernando, Sri Lanka 2. Prepare and circulate the TOR of TF 3 to PSC members 3. The Task force 1 & 2 may be constituted immediately so that at least one meeting is held prior to the Conference. 4. Ministry of respective countries be approached for nomination on Task forces. They may be requested to maintain continuity of participation for at least 3 years for same officer alternatively by post/designation. D. General: 1. For facilitating cross border trade the words coordinated procedures/rules to be used instead of harmonization.

18 18 2. Instead of cross border energy trade, we should be specific and use electricity instead of energy as then the intent would be more focussed. Session 3: Terms of Reference, Constitution and working of Task force Members may like to deliberate upon The Overall objective of the TF-1 Time Schedule Role of IRADe and Project Secretariat Suggested working arrangement Key deliverables

19 19 3. Terms of Reference of Task Force 1: Coordination of Policy, Legal and Regulatory Framework: TF 1 will comprise of members of the country's energy/power ministries, the regulatory commissions and other policy making bodies. The key deliverable of this TF will be to create conditions for a sustainable market for investment and implementation of cross-border energy trade through activities that enhance political support and social acceptance, agreements for coordinated operations, coordination of policies and regulations, framework for licensing, open access, tariff and trade negotiations and agreements on single window clearance, dispute resolution mechanism and enforcement. 3.1 Objective: The TF will establish the legal and regulatory framework to identify the most beneficial investment opportunities for the overall system, define the ground rules on the allocation of costs and risks and create a congenial environment for investors in generation and transmission Constitution of Task Force: Task Force shall be constituted of one member from each country from their energy/power ministries, regulatory commission, or other policy making bodies. 3.3 Terms of Reference: Review international best practices to develop a common template that all countries can strive to achieve within a period of 2 years Aligning National Electricity Policy to recognise CBET as an integral part of the national electricity plan To evolve National Electricity Policy with a 25 to 30 year time horizon in consultation with Policy makers To compile Regional South Asian Electricity Policy for each country covering a period of years Develop a regulatory pathway/road Map for establishment of a South Asian Regional electricity Market starting with the minimum set of enabling regulatory and legal provisions.

20 Review of existing Acts, Policies and other regulations and agreements listed below to identify inconsistencies that could have an impact on CBET and suggest corrective measures Electricity Acts Independent Power Regulator Licensing Provisions, for various stake holders in value chain Government Subsidies Climate change policy Consumer Protection Appellate Authority provisions National Electricity Policy Rural Electrification Policy Tariff Policy Energy efficiency policy Renewable Policy Market rules and Policies for electricity Trade PPA structure and bidding & awarding processes Export / import duties or restrictions and free trade agreements Intergovernmental agreements, bilateral treaties 3.4. Time Schedule: The task forces shall meet periodically (preferably once in a quarter) The TF shall prioritize the various deliverables and deliver them on a timely basis Without the proper legal/regulatory framework in place, no investment would be forthcoming & thus, this is the most pressing requirement on which progress needs to be made quickly & effectively The activities assigned shall be completed within a period of 24 months from the date of constitution of the Task Force Role of IRADe and Project Secretariat Program Secretariat: The Program Secretariat shall be provided by IRADe. It would facilitate holding of the task force meetings, prepare agenda, and coordinate the meetings and would issue minutes In case the TF finds the need for a study or assistance of an external consultant for advice, Proj. secretariat would arrange for the same from its internal resources or by engaging a consultant.

21 Working Groups: The Task force can set up working groups to carry out some of the functions under the task force. If the Working group is constituted by comprising of members of two or more countries then the Proj. Secretariat shall formally form such a working group and arrange to coordinate its meetings also If a sub group is formed within a country for facilitating the functioning of the country s TF member then the respective country may form such group on its own and keep the project secretariat informed of the same Deliverables: Regulation and Policy Coordination Template Compilation of South Asian Electricity Policies for years Investment guidelines and policies applicable across South Asia Risk analysis and mitigation policies Standard formats for Bid Documents and Power Purchase Agreements Any other work that needs to be carried to meet the objectives

22 22 DAY-2

23 23 Session 4: 1. Legal and Regulatory Framework for electricity Trade in South Asia. Members may like to deliberate upon 1 Presentation by Mr KK Garg Ex-Member, M.P. Electricity Regulatory Commission : " Role of policies and Regulations in enhancing trade and in attracting investments". 2 Regulations for facilitating electricity Trade in South Asia 3 Current Power Situation in SA countries.

24 24 Session 5: 1. Discussion on attracting investments in South Asian Power Sector Members may like to deliberate upon 1. Issues on power sector investment in South Asia.

25 25 South Asia has witnessed a growing imbalance between electricity demand and its supply and greater electricity cooperation within South Asia could be one of the most effective ways to deal with regional electricity deficit and ensure electricity security of the region. Key solutions to these problems involve fostering investments and promotion of regional energy trade in order to take full advantage of the energy resources available within the region and its neighbourhood. Bhutan has economically feasible hydro power potential of 24,000 MW. Currently the capital cost of building hydro power plant in Bhutan is around INR 7-8 Crore/MW. So to exploit the hydro potential approx INR 200,000 crores will be needed. Currently the required finance is largely arranged through donor assistance and Government of India funding. Of the planned expansion capacity of MW in Bhutan (by 2020), four Projects had been tied up for implementation with PSUs of India. There is need for alternative financing source for financing of hydro power construction in Bhutan. Nepal has huge economically feasible hydropower potential of 42,000 MW approx. whereas only about 700 MW is exploited. Bulk of the economically feasible hydro power potential has not been realized yet. This needs large capital investment to be channelized from all global sources, as there is dearth of it in South Asia (SA) region. Afghanistan, Pakistan and Sri Lanka have 25000, 50,000 and MW of hydro potential respectively. Therefore it is essential to create significant level playing opportunities for investment and trade in the electricity sector in SA region. Since most of these countries do not have significant demand they would not be able to absorb all the capacity created. The surplus capacity can be exported and countries benefit in economic terms from same. This session will focus on the following and members to deliberate on: Current South Asia power sector investment opportunities. Overview of South Asia investment trends in power sector i.e. generation and transmission and key drivers to investment. Role of policy and regulatory environment in attracting investments in South Asia. Role of role of market intermediaries, Independent Power Producers and Transmission system operators. Financial institutions in developing regional plants and interconnection cross border transmission lines, in South Asia. Role of MDBs, International financial institutions in promoting investment in cross border electricity exchange/trading. 1 Energy Policy in SOUTH ASIA The Way forward to Prompt Regional Trade,SAARC CCI Policy Paper, Page No-10

26 26 Session Agenda of 2 nd meeting 2. Presentations in the Inaugural Conference. Members may like to deliberate upon 1. Agenda for the 2 nd TF-1 meeting 2. Participation and presentation in the Inaugural Conference.

27 27 Agenda for the 2 nd TF-1 meeting Identification of provision /section in laws having implications on cross border energy trade. Regulations and policies concerned with cross border trade and enabling conditions. Presentations by members on the applicable laws. Discussion on ways forward for creation of enabling conditions

28 28 Participation and presentation in the Inaugural Conference Welcome by ED, IRADe Address by Secy, Ministry of Power Address by US Ambassador to India. Tentative Agenda of the conference DAY-1 INAUGURAL SESSION Key Note Address by Member (Energy), Planning Commission of India. Inaugural Address by Minister of External Affairs, GoI Vote of Thanks by Regional Director, SARI/EI & Sr. Energy Advisor, USAID SESSION I Cross Border Electricity Trade: A New Energy Renaissance for Growth and Development of the South Asia Region Presentation will be Made by IRADe, ADB, World Bank, SAARC Energy Centre. SESSION II Regional Energy Cooperation in South Asia : Learning and experience from Legal, Policy, Technical aspects of Regional Cross Border Energy Trade Presentations by: CEA :Transmission Planning for Cross-Border Linkages PGCIL: Experiences of Cross-Border Linking- Challenges & Issue's BPDB: Experience In Cross-Border Linking- Challenges & Issue's Task Force 1: Critical area's needing Legal and Regulatory harmonization for Cross-Border Energy Exchange/Trade in Electricity Task Force 2: Critical Areas Needing Synchronization Of Codes & Practices CERC/SERC: Regulatory Challenges of National Grid Formation NTPC- Prospects of NTPC - Regional/Sub-Regional Generation Plants KEMA: On Hardware & Feasibility of augmenting one of the Exchanges for Cross- Border Trade European Experience: Learning from Large and Complex Regional Power Markets Asia. Presentation by SESSION III The Role of Private Sector Cross Border Energy Trade in South TATA Power, Reliance Energy, GMR Energy, LANCO Energy, Druk Energy,ABB,SIEMENS

29 29 DAY 2 SESSION IV South Asia Regional Energy Cooperation: Efforts of SAARC and MDBs SAARC- Cross- Border Energy Exchange, Win- Win Exchange ADB-Energy Security & Financing Challenges BIMSTEC Effort SARI/EI Prospects & Retrospect Presentation on Way forward and Road Map SESSION V International experiences in the Regional Power Market: Learning from Emerging Economies and International best practices in Cross Border Trade. Invitation will be sent to Nordpool,SAPP,Greater Mekong:,Latin American,PJM,European experienc SESSION VI Power Trading & Development of Exchanges Presentation will be made by Bhutan, Nepal (Director Power Trade department, NEA), Bangladesh-India Power Trade,PTC,IEX, IPP's PTC- Way Forward to enhance Trade through the Exchange PEX/IEX- Augmentation of Exchange to handle Cross-Border Trade- Way ahead IPP's Challenges of Putting Regional Plants SESSION VII Country Presentation on Road Map for Cross Border Electricity Trade Presentations by Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka. For more information, Please contact: Mr. Rajiv Ratna Panda, Project Manager, IRADe, New Delhi, India rajivpanda@irade.org