INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITIONInnovative Approaches to Global Challenges

29 to 31 October 2012 ~ Bilbao, Spain

Organized by: Supporting organizations:

HYDRO 2012 will bring together the world hydropower community from about 80 countries, to discuss potentialand plans for future large and small-scale hydro development. • Panellists will discuss models for private hydro development: risk management; economic aspects; carbonemissions from reservoirs; communications and education; the multiple services offered by hydro plants;the increasingly important role of pumped storage; and, hydro as part of national cultural heritage. • Technical presentations will reflect innovations in technology, design trends, how to enhance safety, efficiencyand economy in operation, dam safety, AAR, tunnels and underground works, sedimentation management. • International collaboration and integrated regional development will be other key issues, along with environmental and social aspects. Hydro development activities (present and future) in Europe, Africa, Asia andLatin America will be well reflected in the programme.• An exciting social and cultural programme has been planned for delegates and accompanying persons.• After the conference there will be chances to visit the recently commissioned Mutriku wave powerplant,not far from Bilbao, or the major La Muela II pumped-storage upgrade scheme near Valencia.

Visit us at www.hydropower-dams.com for more details

THE AQUA~MEDIA HYDRO EVENTSThe annual conferences organized by Hydropower & Dams are the world’s most international events held in Europe for the hydropower profession. HYDRO 2011, which took place in Prague, Czech Republic, and HYDRO 2010 in Lisbon, Portugal, both attractedmore than 1300 participants representing about 80 countries.

The emphasis each year is on encouraging the advancement of carefully planned hydroplants in the less developed countries of Africa, Asia and Latin America, where there is vastunexploited potential, and the greatest need for new capacity. Technical sessions are complemented by high-level panel discussions, debates, practical inter-active workshopsand side events.

The events are co-hosted or supported by the national power authority of the host country,and also supported by the major international and national energy and water-related professional associations, such as ICOLD, IEA, ICID, IWRA, ESHA and BHA, as well as theWorld Bank, African Development Bank, EIB, the Asian Development Bank and others.

Past events have taken place in: Budapest (1994); Barcelona (1995); Lausanne (1996); Portoroz (1997); Aix en Provence (1998); Gmunden (1999); Bern (2000); Riva del Garda (2001);Kiris (2002); Dubrovnik (2003); Porto (2004); Villach (2005); Porto Carras (2006); Granada(2007); Ljubljana (2008); Lyon (2009); Lisbon (2010); and Prague (2011).

HYDRO 2012 MISSIONAs policy makers and international banks begin to take a more positive view of hydropower, andnew hydro projects are going ahead in the places where they are most urgently needed, our HYDRO2012 conference will make a contribution to the major task of turning policies into practice.

These aims will be achieved through papers carefully selected by the International SteeringCommittee, working closely with the H&D team, and by the arrangement of a broad range of sessions, panel discussions and workshops.

The Iberian peninsular is currently one of the most active regions of Europe concerning hydro,particularly pumped-storage development. Many upgrade schemes are also underway, and oneof Europe’s first commercial wave powerplants is in operation in the Bay of Biscay.

We look forward to welcoming delegations from more than 80 countries, as well as high levelrepresentatives of the financial community, and the water-related professional associations.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?•All those active in advancing world hydropower, through research, planning, project financing, design and construction, operation and maintenance, upgrading and refurbishment.

•Others advising on specialized aspects such as environmental protection, stakeholder dialogue, safety enhancement, software for planning, and maximizing economic benefits.

•University lecturers and students, who together will ensure that hydropower expertiseis sustainable, and accessible in all parts of the world.

ACCOMMODATIONRooms are reserved for HYDRO 2012 participants at a number of selected hotels closeto the Euskalduna Congress Centre. The main 5* hotel, adjacent to the Congress Centre,is the elegant Melia, designed by a Mexican architect. Rooms are available at hotelsin all categories, in walking distance of Euskalduna and of the centre of town(see the Registration Form or website for more details of the hotels and their locations).

S. Alam, FranceJ. Antunes Sobrinho, BrazilI. Araki, JapanE. Bellendir, Russian FederationL. Berga, SpainP. Boeriu, UNESCO-IHEH. Brekke, NorwayR. Bucher, GermanyJ.M. Buil Sanz, SpainA. Carrère, FranceD. Develay, FranceJ-M. Devernay, World BankM. De Vivo, ICOLD, FranceDr E. Doujak, AustriaI. Ekpo, NigeriaM. François, FranceJ. Freitas, PortugalM.A. Gómez Balandra, Mexico

M. GopalakrishnanM. Gospodjinacki, SloveniaR. Grether, GermanyF. Griffin, UKJ. Gummer, AustraliaC.R. Head, UKA. Hughes, UKF. Isambert, FranceR.E. Israelsen, USAJia Jinsheng, ChinaØ. Johansen, NorwayC. Kayitenkore, BurundiH. Keck, SwitzerlandV. Kercan, SloveniaH. Kreuzer, SwitzerlandT. Kunz, SwitzerlandU Myo Myint, MyanmarR. Lafitte, SwitzerlandF. Lempérière, France

B. Leyland, New ZealandLin Chuxue, ChinaLiu Heng, ChinaF. Louis, FranceP. Mason, UKL. Mouvet, SwitzerlandW.G. Newman, USAN. and L. Nielsen, AustraliaA. Nombre, Burkina FasoJ. Palacios Saiz, SpainA. Palmieri, ItalyJ. Päutz, AustriaB. Pelikan, AustriaB. Petry, The NetherlandsI. Phiri, ZambiaJ. Polimón López, SpainJ. Plummer, UKDo Doc Quan, Vietnam

V. Radchenko, Russian FederationP.J. Rae, USAJ.R. Rojas Morales, Costa RicaF. C. da Rocha e Silva, PortugalE.V. Rosico Ramon, SpainJ. Rupci�c, CroatiaA. Schleiss, SwitzerlandK. Seelos, NorwayJ-J. Simond, SwitzerlandB. Tardieu, FranceJ. Thanopoulos, GreeceS. Tickodri-Togboa, UgandaB. Trouille, USAC.V.J. Varma, IndiaJ.G. Warnock, UKG.M. Wedam, AustriaD.A. Williams, UKJ. Yagüe, Spain

INTERNATIONAL STEERING COMMITTEE INCLUDES:

AMI HYDROPOWER FOUNDATIONThe AMI Hydropower Foundation was created in 2007 to assist the participation of delegates from the less developed countries to our annualHydro Conferences. Revenue from each year’s conference is transferred into the Foundation, and additional contributions are received fromcompanies and individuals in the profession. This is an independent charitable foundation, governed by a board of international trustees.If you or your company would like to co-sponsor participants from one of the less developed countries, you can find more details about the

Foundation on our website: www.hydropower-dams.com

Sunday 28 October Monday 29 October Tuesday 30 October Wednesday 31 October

From 09.00 hrs: 08.30 hrs: 08.30 hrs: 08.30 hrs: Conference Registration and Opening Plenary Session: Parallel Sessions: Parallel Sessions:

Exhibition Set-up Welcome Addresses 6 - National perspectives on hydro 14 - Sedimentation management(access to stands from 09.00 hrs) Keynote addresses and Music 7 - Dam safety and upgrades 15 - European small hydro

8 - GHG emissions 16 - Advanced systems for management9a - Pumped storage technology 1 17 - IEA session on Upgrades

Coffee Coffee Coffee11.30 hrs:

Excursion departs Parallel Sessions: Parallel Sessions: Parallel Sessions:Sightseeing in Bilbao 1a - Financial risk management 6 - National perspectives (contd) 14 - Sedimentation management (contd)

Guggenheim Museum visit 2 - Hydro development in Africa 8 - GHG emissions (contd) 17 - IEA session on Upgrades (contd)Lunch cruise on the 3a - Environment: Fish protection 9b - Pumped storage technology 2 18 - International small hydro

Nervión river 4a - Hydraulic machinery 10 - Flood discharge works 19 - Cultural heritage

Lunch Lunch Lunch

Parallel Sessions: Parallel Sessions: Parallel Sessions:1b - Finance - private hydro 9c - Pumped storage panel discussion 20 - Electrical engineering

3b - Environmental & Social aspects 11 - IEA session: Hydro services 21 - Marine energy; RE synergy4b - Hydraulic machinery 12 - ‘Closing the gap’ Student workshop 22 - Communications; education5a - Underground works 13 - Alkali aggregate reaction 23 - Operational issues

Coffee Coffee Coffee19.00 hrs:

Chairmen’s Meeting Parallel Sessions: Parallel Sessions: Closing Plenary Session:1c - Finance Workshop 9d - Pumped storage technology 4 Summary and outcomes

19.45 hrs: 3c - Environmental management 11 - IEA session: Hydro services (contd) Update on AFRICA 2013 ProgrammeSpeakers’ Briefing 4b - Hydraulic Machinery (contd) 12 - ‘Closing the gap’ workshop (contd) Welcome to HYDRO 2013

5b - Civil works: Materials 13 - Alkali aggregate reaction (contd)

20.15 hrs: 20.00 hrs: Welcome Reception 18.00 hrs: Networking party 20.00 hrs: Conference DinnerSpeakers’ and Chairmen’s Reception Alhondiga Cultural Centre Bilbao Drinks and pintxos in the Azurmendi Restaurant

Co-hosted by Indar / Ingeteam Exhibition Halls Co-hosted by Iberdrola(Evening free for private parties)

HYDRO 2012 OVERVIEW

HYDRO 2012 INDUSTRY SPONSORS

HYDRO 2012 TECHNICAL SUPPORTERS

CONFERENCE SESSIONS

MONDAY 29 OCTOBER ~ MORNINGOpening plenary session

Welcome and conference introduction: Alison Bartle, Aqua~Media International LtdOpening addresses:• Adama Nombre, President, International Commission on Large Dams• Dr Iñaki Azkuna, Mayor of Bilbao• Alfonso Menoyo, Iberdrola, Spain Keynote address:• European energy politics: the urgent need for a decision matrix - M. Gospodjinac ki, President, ESHA• World Bank strategy and agenda for hydro - J-M Devernay, World Bank• IEA perspectives on sustainable hydropower - Ambassador Richard Jones,Deputy Executive Director of the International Energy Agency• Brazilian perspectives on sustainable hydropower - Deputy Minister ofMines and Energy, Brazil

Session 1a: Risk management and dispute resolutionChairman: C.R. Head, Consultant, UK� Perceptions of risk - J. Plummer, the World Bank/Cambridge University, UK� Modification of the FIDIC EPC/turnkey contract to allow for geological

risk sharing - A. Wilson and S. Renecke, Arcus Gibb, South Africa� Managing financial risks for uncertainty - A. Palmieri, World Bank� Benefits of dispute boards for hydropower and dam projects- V, Jurowick, DRBF, Germany

Session 2: Hydro development in Africa Co-Chairmen: A. Nombre, President, ICOLD andM. de Vivo, Secretary-General, ICOLD � Hydropower project in the CDM pipeline with a focus on Africa- E. Branche, EDF, France

� Lom Pangar dam storage project - J. Kenfack, University of Yaounde, Cameroon; A.A. Assouth, University of Douala, Cameroon; B. Bignom, ARSEL, Cameroon; A.G.H. Lejeune, University of Liège, Belgium

� Regional Rusumo Falls hydropower project - T. Turq and J. Forget, SNC-Lavalin International Inc., Canada

� Hydropower potential of the Upper White Nile, Republic of South Sudan - P. Schaefer and S. Palt, Fichtner GmbH & Co KG. Germany; S. Youziel, Ministry of Electricity and Dams, Government of Southern Sudan

� Hydrology of the Zambezi river as a basis for development of the CahoraBassa North Bank power station - J. Matola and R.J. Guale, Hydropowerof Cahora Bassa SA, Mozambique

� Hydropower potential and development in the Great Lake Countries: Burundi, DR Congo and Rwanda - C. Kayitenkore, EGL, Burundi

Session 3a: Environment - Fish protectionChair: L. Nielsen, Joint Secretary, IEA Hydro� How does Three Gorges reservoir affect the natural spawning of

Chinese Sturgeon: New findings through systematic monitoring during the 175 m impounding - Gao Yong, China Three Gorges Corporation, China

� Rochemaure small hydropower plant - harnessing of instream flow and fish-passage facilities - P. Richard and Y. Level, Compagnie Nationale du Rhône, France

� Model investigation of a juvenile bypass system at Urridafoss hydroelectric project in Iceland - A. Gudmundsson and S.M. Gardarsson, University of Iceland, Iceland; G.G. Tomasson, Reykjavik University, Iceland; A. Gunnarsson and H. Johannsson, Landsvirjkjun, Iceland

� Alden fish friendly hydropower turbine: ready for deployment and field demonstration - D.A. Dixon, Electric Power Research Institute, USA; N. Perkins, Alden Research Laboratory Inc., USA

Session 4a: Hydro Machinery - ResearchChairman: Prof H. Brekke, Private Consultant, Norway � Assessing the dynamics of turbine components using advanced fluid-structure interaction - B. Hübner, U. Seidel and J. Koutnik, Voith Hydro Holding GmbH & Co KG, Germany

� Comprehensive experimental study of instability in a reversible pump turbine model at no-load operation - E.C. Walseth and T.K. Nielsen,Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway; B. Svingen, Rainpower Technology AS, Norway

� Method of calculation of forces acting on Francis turbine and pump-turbine rotors at stationary and transient operational conditions � - I. Pylev and Y. Babachenko, Power Machines LMZ, Russia; S. Cherny,D. Chirkov and A. Dekterev, Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia; A. Avdyushenko, State University, Russia

� Investigation of the stabilizing devices influence on the flow dynamics in a draft tube in off-design operation - G. Semenov and A. Smirnova, Power Machines LMZ, Russia; A. Dekterev, A. Minakov andA. Sentyabov, Institute of Thermophysics SB RAS, Russia

� Investigation of turbine switching over process to synchronous condenser mode - I. Kuznetsov, A. Zakharov and G. Orekhov, OJSCPower Machines, Russia; A. Minakov, A. Dekterev and D. Platanov, Institute of Thermophysics SB RAS, Russia

� Howell bunger valves: a collection of experimental data - P. Zenocchini, A. Guerini and F.M. Renna, ATB Riva Calzoni SpA., Italy; U. Fratino and A. Pagano, Technical University of Bari, Italy

MONDAY 29 OCTOBER ~ AFTERNOON

Session 1b: Private hydro:Still struggling to find the right model?

Chair: J. Plummer, World Bank and University of Cambridge, UK� New financing strategies, economic aspects: risk management and

public perception of hydropower - M. Iqbal, WAPDA,Pakistan� Optimizing financial returns from hydro in a free market - A. Froeland, Tafjord, Norway; S. Danielsen, Powel AS., Norway

� An alternative approach to private hydro concessions - B. Leyland,Consultant, New Zealand

� Financing Hydropower: Achieving a workable balance between debt and equity - E. Branche, EDF, France

Session 1c: WorkshopFinancing hydro in the developing world: the way aheadChairman: C.R. Head, Consultant, UKInternational panellists from financial institutions and consultancieswill lead discussions, following short presentations from African PowerCorporation, World Bank, EGL Burundi, Mott MacDonald, and MWH Gobal

Session 3b: Environmental and social aspectsChair: Dr M.A. Gomez Balandra, IMTA, Mexico� Ten years of an ISO 14001-certified environmental management system:

Lessons learned and trends - D. Thériault, Hydro-Québec Production, Canada

� Impact assessments, hydropower and environmental governance in western Mexico - J.E. Clausen, CUCBA-ITESO, Mexico; S.H. Contreras,University of Guadalajara, Mexico

� Multiobjective analysis choosing the better chain of power plants for Brazilian Amazon’s Juruena river - E. Carvalho-Filho, I.P.G. Machado, L.S Masini, L. Asbahr, O. Matana, G.S.C. Rocha, and M.T.F.R. Campos, CNEC Worley Parsons Resources and Energy, Brazil

� Technical solutions to enhance sustainability in hydropower- J. Schuol, B. Fischer-Aupperle and N. Riedel, Voith Hydro Holding GmbH & Co KG, Germany

� Environmental effects of a hydropower project compounded by climate change: A case study of Reventazón reservoir - O. Obregon and G.A. Krallis, Environmental Resources Management Inc, USA; I. Barcelo, Environmental Resources Management Inc., Spain

� Downstream dilemmas - S. Sparkes, Statkraft A.S., Norway

Session 3c: Environmental management– Project case studies

Chairman: J-P. Chabal, Tractebel Engineering, France; andChairman, ICOLD Committee on Environment� Cumulative impact assessment of Kabeli-A hydroelectric project Nepal:

some insights - P. Gautam. HydroConsult Private Ltd, Nepal� Santo Antônio hydroelectric powerplant - Facing challenges every step

of the way - A. de P.B., Guimarães, D.L.G. Gambetti, M. Capproni andW.C. Pinto, SAE-Santo Antônio Energia, Brazil; M. do. C.R. Cavalcantiand L.C.M. Leite, Furnas Centrais Elétricas SA, Brazil

CONFERENCE SESSIONS

� Environmental impacts from hydro peaking and mitigation: A casestudy of three Norwegian peaking hydropower plants- A. Harby, Sintef Energy Research, Norway; J. Bogen, Norwegian Water and Energy Directorate, Norway

� Foz Tua hydroelectric project – Managing the environmental and social issues from the design to the construction - A. Freitas Costa, D. Silva Matos, N. Portal and M.E. Resende, EDP - Gestão da Produção deEnergia SA, Portugal

� The Nandi forest multipurpose dam project in Kenya - F.S. Garcia, J.R.G. Pachón, J.O. Couchoud and A.B. Couchard Grupo Typsa, Spain; J.R. Casanueva, Tecnioma, Spain

� Galloway hydro scheme managing the environment across the decades� - B. Wales, G. Dickie and S. Ferns, Scottish Power, UK� Social and environmental compensations in hydroelectric powerplants

in the Brazilian Amazon: the case study of Jira HPP - J.R. Auler, M.A. Bucco and L. C. Martins, Camargo Corrêa SA, Brazil; E.R. Peixoto and A. Mariot, Orbi Ltda, Brazil; M.P. Guerra, UFSC, Brazil

Session 4b: Hydro machinery - Design and operation

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

� Pump-turbine design for sites with large head variations - A. Wedmark and J.T. Billdal, Rainpower Norway AS, Norway

� Alternative method of hydro turbine hydraulic servomotor dimensioning based on the dynamic conditions during servomotor operation – a case study - D. Dolenc, B. Hudobivnik, B. Bercic and S. Cizelj, LitostrojPower d.o.o., Slovenia

� An oil water conversion of a hydro turbine main guide bearing - technicaland environmental aspects - C. Richard and S. Groves, Thomson-GordonGroup, Canada

� Application of Dériaz pump turbine for low head pumped storage projects� - A. Skoták, L. Motcyák and P. Troubil, CKD Blansko Engineering a.s., Czech Republic

� Assessment of a CNR bulb turbine flow: comparison of acousticscintillation, aDcp, Winter-Kennedy tests with the current meters method (PENELOP2 project) - P. Roumieu and G. Pierrefeu, Compagnie Nationale du Rhône, France; L. Tomas and X. Cornut, Alstom Hydro, France; K. Pobanz, Altran RA, France; C. Chaize, In Vivo, France; D. Billeness, ASL AQFlow Inc., Canada

� A holistic approach to hydro-abrasive erosion - K. Winkler andF. Rakusa, Andritz Hydro AG, Switzerland

� The use of ring gates in large hydro Francis turbines - T. Neidhardt, Voith Hydro Holding GmbH & Co KG., Germany; X. Wang, Voith Hydro Shanghai Ltd., China

� Successful provision of oil-free technologies in a vertical Kaplanrefurbishment with minimum outage - R.T. Martinez and J.R Infanzón, Voith Hydro, Spain; J.L. Ribalta and E.S. Recondo, EndesaGeneración SA, Spain

� New operational practices accelerate modernizing of existing hydro units�- J.B. Moe, Norconsult AS., Norway

� How reversible pump-turbines can support grid variability: The variable speed approach - J-M. Henry, Alstom Hydro, France

� Operation experiences with the Saxo-type turbine -�J. Gale, Zel-En d.o.o. Slovenia; D. Dolenc, A. Bergantand, S. Cilelj, Litostroj Power d.o.o., Slovenia

� Analysis of unstable operation of pump turbines and how to avoid it � - Ch. Gentner, O. Braun and M. Sallaberger, Andritz Hydro AG, Switzerland

� Francis and Kaplan turbine main shaft seals HydroSele – field experienceand testing advancements -�T. Smith, P. Robinson and S. Hindmarsh,James Walker Sealing and Products & Services Ltd., UK

� Highly flexible Francis turbine operation - M. Sick and W. Michler,Andritz Hydro AG., Switzerland; S. Winkler, Andritz Hydro AG., Austria; N. Désy and A. Coutu, Andritz Hydro Ltée, Canada

� Inspection of HVOF coated Pelton wheels using active thermography � - M. Taglione, Areva NDE Solutions, France; J. Délémonte and J. Decuq, EDF, France

� Vibration monitoring systems are not just a tool of maintenance- S.M. Peixoto and E. Joao, EDP, Portugal

Session 5a: Civil works - Tunnels and underground works

Chairman: Y. Thanopoulos, Public Power Corporation, Greece� Minas-San Francisco and La Union: an example of a complex under

ground hydropower cascade scheme in Ecuador - N. Moutafis, PPI, Greece; E. Fornari, P. Nionelli, G. Favata and M. Cadenelli, GeodataEngineering S.p.A., Italy

� The behaviour of underground structures and caverns of Cahora Bassa hydroelectric scheme - E.F. Carvalho, Hidroeléctrica de Cahora Bassa, Mozambique

� Rock mass structure stability and non-steady seepage regime � - M. Kalabegishvili, Georgian Technical University, Georgia

� The Chojlla headrace tunnel rehabilitation - C. Andrade and M. Schmidmeister, AF-Consult Ltd, Switzerland

� Geomechanical design of a large deep underground powerplant � - E. Garin, N. Nilipour, L. Fournier-Bidoz and P. Kohler, BG Consulting Engineers, Switzerland

� Design of pressure tunnels using finite element model - T.D.Y.F. Simanjuntak and M. Marence, UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education, The Netherlands; A.E. Mynett, Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands; A.J. Schleiss, EPFL, Switzerland

� Planning the new Assiut barrage and hydropower plant - R. Walker and R. Wigand, Lahmeyer International GmbH, Germany; I. Abu El Naga and O. M. El-Zaher, Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation, Egypt

� Validating the modified Yudhbir-Bieniawski rock mass strength criterionfor redesign of a 1000 MW hydroelectric scheme - A.R. Lowson, Mott MacDonald Ltd., UK; Z.T. Bieniawski, Bieniawski DesignEnterprises, USA

Session 5b: Civil works - Materials and design Chairman: Prof. L. Berga, Hon President, ICOLD, and UPC, Spain

� Applications of geomembranes in the Iberian peninsula - A.M. Scuero and G.L. Vaschetti, Carpi Tech, Switzerland

� Aladereçam RCC dam: when design adapts to the contractors’ methods� - L. Canale and Ö. Özen, Stucky SA., Switzerland� The design and construction of the intake of San Esteban II - J. de Blas and M. Moral, Iberdrola Engineering and Construction, Spain; E. Rojo and A. Senovila, Iberdrola Generacion, Spain

� The new Upper Tâmega hydroelectric scheme: hydraulic design and physical model studies - E. Alves and L. Mendes, LNEC, Portugal; A.R. Arroyo and F.H. Matellano, Iberdrola Generacion, Spain; J. Rocha, Spain

� Rockfall protection issues on the Romanche-Gavet hydropower scheme� - V. Peloutier and L. Del Gatto, EDF Hydro Engineering Centre, France; P. Gaudron, EDF Maison Romanche Energie, France

TUESDAY 30 OCTOBER ~ MORNING

Session 6: National perspectives on hydropowerChairman: J. Freitas, Deputy Director of Hydro Division of EDP Generation, EDP Produção, Portugal

� Update of hydropower development in Laos - the case of banable cross-border power purchase agreement for hydro independent power producer - X. Phomsoupha, Ministry of Energy and Mines, Lao PDR

� Hydro plants as a vehicle for sustainable development of an impoverished region - C. Grosskopf, Neelum Jhelum Consultants, Pakistan

� Private sector opportunities for hydropower in Indonesia - T.W. Sari, PT Poso Energy, Indonesia

� Updated progress regarding the Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy (SCORE) Initiative - (Author to be confirmed, Sarawak Energy Berhad, Malaysia)

� Developing methods and technologies for additional generation from available water at existing hydropower facilities in the USA - R. Dham,US Department of Energy, USA

CONFERENCE SESSIONS

� EDP’s new hydro projects in Portugal: A challenge to increase the renewable energy for a better way of life - J. Freitas, EDP - Gestão da Produção de Energia, Portugal

� Norwegian hydropower for peak load operation - H. Brekke, Private Consultant, Norway

� Hydro development in Uganda - S. Tickodri-Togboa, Uganda Electricity Generation Co. Ltd.

� Hydro development in Ethiopia - Azeb Asnake, Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation (EEPCo).

Additional presentations, to be announced, will cover other countries in Southeast and Central Asia and Latin America.

Session 7: Dam safety and upgradesCo-chairmen: Dr A. Hughes, Atkins Global, UK; and Dr H. Kreuzer, Consultant, Switzerland

� Improved dam safety while modernizing a pumped-storage plant � - I. Kusuma and R. Boutot, ABB Inc., Canada

� TGP dam foundation seepage monitoring pattern and prediction - Geng Jun and Li Zhenghui, CTGPC, China

� Scansites 3D®: a new approach for the monitoring of the structural health evolution of dams - L. Hervé, Sites Espace Européen, France;S. Piot, SITES, France.

� Coupling finite elements and boundary elements models: an efficient numerical method for dynamic analysis of arch dam-reservoir interaction

� - R. Taherzadeh, N. Eid, L. Bouzat, C. Daux and L. Vanloup, TractebelEngineering S A., France

� Behaviour of very tall concrete faced concrete dams duringimpoundment�- E. Stavrotheodorou and P. Dakoulas, University ofThessaly, Greece

� Dam safety project in Albania - M. Celo, KESH, Albania; H. Obermoser, AF-Consult Switzerland Ltd, Switzerland

Session 8: Managing reservoir GHG emissions

This workshop will present and discuss the ongoing research activitiesbeing undertaken by the IEA Hydropower International Annex to investi-gate issues associated with GHG emissions from freshwater reservoirs.

Co-Chairs: A. de Melo, CEPEL, Brazil, and N. Nielsen, IEA HydroPresentations by IEA Hydro Country Representatives

� IEA Hydro Annex XII: Managing the carbon balance in freshwater reservoirs - J. Machado Damazio, CEPEL, Brazil

� The IEA Hydro Guidelines for measurement programs and data analysis- J.Machado Damazio, CEPEL, Brazil

� A tool for identifying greenhouse gas emission characteristics of a reservoir - J. Alm, Finland, Tormod Schei, Statkraft, Norway, Y. Tateda, Japan and J. Machado Damazio, CEPEL, Brazil

� Measurement techniques of GHG fluxes and permanent carbon burial Rates in Reservoirs -M. Aurelio dos Santos, COPPE/UFRJ, Brazil

� Statkraft’s initiatives to estimate net GHG emissions from reservoirs in Norway and Lao PDR - T. Schei, Statkraft, Norway

� Developing a model for predicting GHG net emissions in reservoirs- J. Machado Damazio, CEPEL, Brazil

Panel: The effectiveness of reservoir modelling for GHG emissions

Session 9a: Pumped-storage: New opportunitiesCo-Chairs: B. Trouille, MWH, USA; and J. Palacios Saiz, Director of Hydro Generation, Iberdrola Generación, Spain

� Potential for developing pumped-storage plants in Uruguay- O. Ferreño, Usinas y Trasmisiones Eléctricas (UTE), Uruguay

� Exploring the possibility of constructing pumped-storage projects in areas of the Greek mainland electricity grid - J.P. Stefanakos,N.I. Moutafis and E.E. Rabias, National Technical University of Athens, Greece

� La Muela II pumped-storage plant: electromechanical and construction project - J. Navarro Torrijos and J.C. E Salmador, Iberdrola Generacion SAU, Spain

� Design concept of a modular multi-stage pump-turbine - Dr E. Doujak, P. Unterberger and C. Bauer, Vienna University of Technology, Austria

Session 9b: Pumped storage: Case studiesCo-Chairs: B. Trouille, MWH, USA; and F.J. Velasco Pascual de Zulueta,Gas Natural Fenosa, Spain� Adding a 900 MW pumped-storage powerplant between two existing

reservoirs in Swiss Alps - N. Nilipour, E. Garin, T. Ihly and G. Seingre, BG Consulting Engineers, Switzerland

� A colossus learns to swim at the Nant de Drance pumped-storage project�- G. Lauener and T. Ihly, AF-Consult Switzerland Ltd; S. Jucker, Willy Stäubli Ingenieur AG; G. Seingre, Alpiq Suisse Ltd, Switzerland

� La Muela ll: Huge power increase of pumped-storage capacity throughinnovative solutions - T. Keitel, R. Winkler and T. Zimmermann, Voith Hydro GmbH & Co KG., Germany

� Expanding existing conventional hydro projects with pumped storage:a case study in Spain -�M. Bhattarai and B. Trouille, MWH Americas Inc., USA; J.B. Moreno, F.J.Velasco Pascual de Zulueta and A.M. Thomas, Gas Natural Fenosa Engineering, Spain

� Veytaux ll - Developing a new generation of multistage storage pumps � - F. Lippold, Voith Hydro Holding GmbH & Co KG., Germany

� Aligning the design of a 1 GW+ pumped-storage scheme to maintain theflexibility to install adjustable or constant-speed units - R. Bucher and K. Moeller, Lahmeyer International GmbH, Germany

Session 10: Flood discharge worksChairman: F. Lempérière, Hydro Coop, France

� Future of spillways - F. Lempérière, Hydro Coop, France� Hydraulic model studies of spillways and stilling basins in the lower part

of the Sava river, Slovenia - M. Bombac�and J. Mlacnik, Institute ofHydraulic Research, Slovenia

� A guide to safe and cost-effective spillways - P.J. Mason, MWH Ltd, UK� Hydraulic model studies for selection of suitable energy dissipation

arrangement at Neelum Jhelum hydropower project - C.F Hussain, National Development Consultants Pvt, Ltd. Pakistan.

TUESDAY 30 OCTOBER ~ AFTERNOON

Session 9c: Pumped storage: Panel discussionAn open forum for all involved in the challenges of justifying and operatingpumped-storage plants. Questions to be discussed will include: Major invest-ment risks and uncertainties; trends in operational dispatch of PS projects;Enhanced modelling of pumped storage; Variable speed and other enhancedPS technologies; and, The economic value of PS projects in integrating renewable energies and associated financial revenues.Co-Chairs: B. Trouille, MWH, USA; and G. Koeppel, Axpo AG, Switzerland� Contribution of pumped storage units to mixed islanded power network

stability - C. Nicolet and A. Beguin, Power Vision Engineering Sàrl, Switzerland; C. Landry, B. Kawkabani and F. Avellan, EPFL, Switzerland

� New challenges for hydro pumped storages taking into account renewableenergy in electricity markets and ancillary service - J.C. Sousa andV.T. Mendes, EDP - Gestão da Produção de Energia, SA, Portugal

Session 9d: Pumped storage: Technical innovationCo-Chairs: B. Trouille, MWH, USA; and Zhao Zheng, HydroChina, China

� Safety devices for reversible pump turbines - A.V. Paula, J. Brémond and M. Cardis, Alstom Hydro, France

� S-curve characteristics of pump turbines - U. Seidel, J. Yan, J. Koutnik and M. Giese, Voith Hydro Holding GmbH & Co KG., Germany

� Safe and stable operation of a motor-generator in a pumped-storagepowerplant - Zhao Zheng and Sha Bin, Hydrochina Huadong Engineering Corporation, China

� Full size converter solutions for pumped-storage plants: a promising new technology - J. Hell, R. Schürhuber and A. Lechner, Andritz Hydro Austria; Y. Vaillant, Andritz Hydro AG, Switzerland

� Numerical comparison between model and prototype flow in a pump turbine distributor - E. Cartelli, L. Mangani and S. Hug, Hochschule Luzern, Switzerland

� Variable speed pumped storageplant; restoring power after a blackout in the 400 kV grid - J-M. Claude and A. Mirzaian, GE Energy, France

CONFERENCE SESSIONS

Session 11: Hydropower servicesIEA Hydropower International Annex is undertaking an investigative pro-gramme on services provided by hydro projects to enhance the understandingof the economic values of energy management (ancillary services provided tothe electric grid), water management and other socio-economic services.

Chair: Karin Seelos, Statkraft, Norway Presentations by IEA Hydro Country Representatives:� Introduction to the work of Annex IX- K. Seelos, Statkraft, Norway� Water Management and other socio-economic services - K. Seelos, Statkraft, Norway

� Energy Management Services - V. Koritarov, USA� Managing electricity and irrigation supply: Example of optimisation of

water uses in the Durance valley - E. Branche, EDF, France� Optimizing the values of hydropower - R. Dham, USA� Variable renewables integration C. Philibert, IEA, France� Issues in economic analysis of hydropower impacts - J. Plummer, World Bank / University of Cambridge, UK

Panel Discussion: The importance of valuing hydropower services to thefuture growth of hydropower.

Session 12: Closing the gap between experiencedand junior staff in the hydro/dam profession:

Commitment to the transfer of skillsChairman: Dr H. Kreuzer, Consultant, SwitzerlandOne of HYDRO’s objectives is to integrate the young engineering generation into the hydropower community. The panel discussion aims tosupport this objective.Recent graduates, academic staff and young engineers from the hostcountry, Spain, will convene for a dialogue with a panel of experts from theinternational hydro profession. Young engineers among the delegates willbe encouraged to join the discussion. Among the planned discussion topics will be:

� the issue of transferring skills between senior and junior staff, in engineering offices (including time and budget constraints);

� the concern that not enough young engineers find hydro engineeringattractive (with an analysis of reasons to become a hydro engineer, andimpediments);

� the deductive bias of learning from mathematical principles ‘mathemagics’ (discussion on combined deductive and inductive reasoning – combining practical experience with mathematical modelling: is this already successfully practiced, or is there room for improvement?)

� Transfer of skills in the ‘prediction versus performance’ challenge

Specific questions will be prepared for participants ahead of the session,with a view to stimulating valuable discussion.

Session 13: Alkali aggregate reaction in damsand hydro plants

Chairman: Dr R. Charlwood, Robin Charlwood and Associates, USA

� Recent developments in the management of chemical expansion of concrete in dams and hydro projects - Part I – Existing structures � - R. Charlwood, Robin Charlwood and Associates, USA; I. Sims, RSK Environment Ltd, UK, K. Scrivener, Ecole Polytechnique Federal de Lau- sanne, Switzerland

� Recent developments in the management of chemical expansion of concrete in dams and hydro projects - part II - New approach toprevention of AAR in new dams - I. Sims and P.J. Nixon, RSK EnvironmentLtd.; R. Charlwood, Robin Charlwood and Assoc., USA, B. Godart, IFSTTAR-Université, France

� A review of expanding concrete cases and consequences on dam performance - F. Amberg, Lombardi SA, Switzerland

� Investigations into the loss of a spillway gate, built-in parts tolerances at Cahora Bassa dam - I.M. Tembe, Hidroeléctrica de Cahora Bassa SA., Mozambique

WEDNESDAY 31 OCTOBER ~ MORNING

Session 14: Managing reservoir sedimentation Chairman: Sultan Alam, Consultant, France� Sediment transport in high alpine reservoirs over long distances –

project reservoir Margaritze for Kaprun powerplant - J. Mayrhuber, Verbund Hydro Power AG., Austria

� An innovative approach to restoring reservoir capacity - M. Detering, DB Sediments, Germany; C. Jokiel, Cologne University, Germany

� Numerical methodology for the optimization of flushing and sluicingoperations in small reservoirs - R.G. Pacheco, ELC Electroconsult SpA, Italy

� River bank erosion: measurement and costing: Theun- Hinboun case study - P.W. Crawford, Theun Hinboun Power Company, Lao PDR.

� Analysis of the sediment dynamics in Cahora Bassa reservoir and their relationship with dam operation - R.J. Guale, Hydropower of Cahora Bassa SA., Mozambique

� Hydrosuction dredging of cohesive sediments: the case of the El Canada plant, Guatemala - A. Jiménez, Sedicon Latinamérica AS, Costa Rica

� Assessment of sediment transport load from Gomal river and its impact on the Gomal Zam dam, Pakistan - H. Hussain, M. Ibrahim and N. Ahmed,Peshawar Engineering University, Pakistan

� Turbine abrasion: one year’s experience in real-time sediment monitoiing at Hidroagoyan hydropower plant, Ecuador - Y.C. Agrawal, O.A. Mikkelsen, H.C. Pottsmith and W. Slade, Sequoia Scientific Inc, USA

Session 15: European small hydro developmentChairman: M. Gospodjinacki, President ESHA� Low cost operations centre for eight small hydro plants - M. Armstrong, My Trandinh and I. Kusuma, ABB Inc., Canada

� State of technology and design guidelines for the Archimedes screw turbine - A. Lashofer, W. Hawle and B. Pelikan, BOKU - University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences, Austria

� Low head hydropower plant supplying a small islanded grid throughfrequency converter - F. Pasut and A. Finco, S T E Energy SpA., Italy

� Building a major hydro nation in Scotland - G. Martin and C. McMaster, MWH, UK

Session 16: Advanced systems for plant management Chairman: F. Griffin, Director of Hydropower, Mott MacDonald Ltd, UK

� Beyond document management - project management support system - A. Hodgkinson and J. Sleightholm, SoftXS GmbH., Switzerland;J. Kaelin, Pöyry Infra Ltd., Switzerland

� Long term system security of supply requirements monitoring: tools and methodologies - J. Santos, N. Martins and S. Vilela, REN - RedesEnergéticas Nacionais S.A., Portugal

� Advancements in power and energy modelling for hydropower schemes - J. Kahler and R. McNicoll, Mott MacDonald Ltd., UK

� Maintenance support of hydro station asset management - Dr R. Nowicki, GE Europe, Poland

Session 17: Renewal and upgrading of hydro plants This workshop will present and discuss the ongoing work being undertaken by the IEA Hydropower International Annex to investigate bestpractices associated with the renewal and upgrading of hydro facilities.

Chairman: N. M. Nielsen, IEA Hydro, AustraliaPresentations by IEA Hydro Country Representatives� Introduction to the work of Annex XI - T. Akiyama, Japan� The process for collecting case histories of best practiceK. Yokoyama, New Energy Foundation

� Rehabilitation of a chain of hydro plants on the Kemijoki river - J. Ala, Finland

� Upgrading and rebuilding of Embretsfoss Hydropower Plant - B. Godal Holt, Norway

� Management of sedimentation and turbid water at the Asahi dam -T. Akiyama, Japan

� US Department of Energy’s Hydropower Advancement Project (HAP) R. Dham and B. Boualem, US Department of Energy

Additional presentations:

CONFERENCE SESSIONS

� Challenges and opportunities in using international standards in hydropower development: the case of hydropower plants in Kenya - F.Makhanu, KenGen, Kenya �

� Optimized refurbishment projects for individual hydropower plants � - H. Yamashiro and T. Ochiai, J-Power, Japan

Panel Discussion: The value of improving existing hydro plants

Session 18: International small hydro developmentChairman: D. Williams, CEO, British Hydropower Association, UK� Micro hydropower: Alternative for climate change mitigation and

development of marginalized local communities in the DominicanRepublic - A. Sanchez, Programa de Pequflos Subsidios (PPS),Dominican Republic

� Hydropower for the promotion of agriculture and irrigation projects: Case study Kunar river - M.Z. Baharei, Tooss Ab Consulting Engineering, Iran

� Baykal region’s small rivers water resources development - I. Blyashko, Joint Stock Company INSET, Russia

� Optimization of energy generation from water supply and distribution systems - M.van Dijk and SJ. Van Vuuren, University of Pretoria, South Africa; B. Barta, Energy and Water Resources Development, South Africa

� Hydropower development in irrigation at the downstream of Jatiluhur damCase study of Leuweungseureuh mini-hydropower plant - E.A. Djajadiredja, Jasa Tirta Public Corporation, Indonesia

� Mini hydropower projects developed for displacing diesel generators in a remote area: the case study at Myanmar’s border area with Thailand - C. Chutachindakate and N. Yanpriat, TEAM Consulting Engineering and Management Co Ltd, Thailand

Session 19: Hydropower as part of cultural heritageChairman: D. Fleetwood, Historic Scotland, UKThis session focuses on communicating the role of heritage in the modernday hydro industry and explaining how the history of renewables can beharnessed as a revitalising force for the future development of the industryrather than an obstacle to its growth. Perspectives will be presented from regulators, curators and companiesaround the world on various ways in which the history of the industry is already playing a positive role in its contemporary development. It will alsoplace hydropower in its international context, exploring the impact of theinternational ownership and development structures which support thesector, and considering if it has really been international from the beginning.

Presentations:� Revitalising renewables: Communicating the contemporary and historical

value of hydroelectric power - D. Fleetwood, Historic Scotland, Scotland� Fala hydro plant: concession granted in 1912 and 100 years of operating

life - J. Rosina, HSE Invest, Slovenia; D. Taljan and V Vujanovi, Dravske elektrame, Slovenia

� Launch of digitizing industry - D. Fleetwood, Historic Scotland, UK; Bartvedt, Norwegian Museum of Hydropower and Energy, Norway

� The aesthetics of hydropower - H. Nynas, Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate, Norway

� Hydropower as an educational resource: inspiring and empowering the next generation of employees - R. Stearnes, Tacoma Public Utilites, USA

� Managing the historic resource, using heritage to add value to support the regeneration of the industry - D. Fleetwood, Historic Scotland, UK

� The international legacy of hydropower - E. Bjorsvik, The Norwegian Museum of Hydropower and Industry, Norway

� Hydropower and industrial history: learning lessons from the past and setting a standard for the future - M. Oglethorpe, Historic Scotland, UK

WEDNESDAY 31 OCTOBER ~ AFTERNOONSession 20: Electrical engineering

Chairman: R. Bucher, Lahmeyer International, Germany� Calculation of the vibration behaviour of the end windings of large hydro

generators - F. Neumayer, G. Maier and M. Himmelreich, Andritz Hydro GmbH., Austria; B. Schlegl and A. Stermecki, Graz University, Austria

� The Itaipu experience in black-start test: problems, solutions and improvements - E. Bordin Filho, Itaipu Binacional, Brazil

� Black box for electrical machines - A. Elez, S. Car, J. Študir and I. Poljak, Koncar Electrical Engineering Institute, Croatia

� Ageing due to start-stop and regulation cycles in lifetime estimation of

hydro generators and generator-motors - V.L.J. Kokko, Fortum Power and Heat Oy, Finland

� Lifetime assessment of a pole rim connection in a pumped-storage unitexperiencing many starts and stops - H. Walser, S. Déplanque and S. Binder, Alstom Ltd., Switzerland

� Transformer explosion risk assessment of Frades II HPP - F. Chillè, GexCon AS., Italy; F. Duarte, EDP, Portugal; A.L. Fuglestad, GexCon AS, Norway

Session 21: Marine energy and synergy betweenthe renewables

Chairman: Øivind Johansen, Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, Norway� Developments in marine energy - Mutriku wave energy plant - M. Seed and A. Young, Voith Hydro Wavegen, Scotland

� Feasibility of marine energy at Antwerp - L.F. Mooyaart and T. Van Den Noortgaete, Royal Haskoning, The Netherlands/Belgium

� HydroBalance: A research project on the use of the Norwegian hydro reservoirs for large scale balancing of future wind power development in NE Europe - Å. Killingtveit. Norwegian University for Science and Technology (NTNU), Norway; A. Harby, E. Solvang and M. Korpås,Sintef Energy Research, Norway

� The Swedish/Norwegian electricity market for promoting investment in renewable electricity to 2020 - impacts on Norwegian hydropower - T. Jensen, Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate, Norway

� Integration of renewable generation in Spain. The role of hydro Sola � - J. Paradinas, Iberdrola Generacion, Spain

� A wind-hydro hybrid plant that is being developed in Canary Islands- R. Caballero, A. Marrero and M. A. Fernandez, IDOM, Spain; J. Hart, IDOM USA

� Coordination of hydro and wind in the Iberian market of electricity: potential and feasibility assessment - C. Lanza, Taller de Ingenieria Potencial, Spain; J. Contreras, Universidad de Castila, Spain

Session 22: Communications and educationChairman: Prof B. Pelikan, Vice President, ESHA, and University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences, Austria� Social media for hydropower operators – an opportunity to improve

corporate communications? - C. Orschler and C. Patzner, E.ON Wasserkraft GmbH., Germany

� Using effective public relations tools to enhance public perception of hydropower - R. Stearnes, Tacoma Public Utilities, USA

� Hydropower community in the Faculty of Engineering, Bilbao �N. Alegria and I. Peñalva, University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU),Spain; A. Silveiro, Ingeniería y Derecho Corporativo, S.L., Spain

Session 23: Operational issuesCo-Chairs: F. J. Coellho da Rocha e Silva, Permanent Technical Advisor,REN’s Board, Mozambique; and B. Leyland, Consultant� Hydro acoustic pressure pulsations in penstocks: practical cases and

monitoring - M. Dupont, J-L. Ballester, EDF-DTG, France� Operation of run-of-river hydropower plants in transition- H. Hildebrand and S. Palt, Fichtner GmbH & Co KG., Germany;Z.S. Gutina and A. Shapavalov, PJSC Ukrhidroenergo, Ukraine

� SEE Hydropower project: Set of informatics tools available for improvingHP energy production - M. Peviani, J. Alterach and A. Danelli, RSE SpA - Research on Energy System, Italy

� Primary and secondary reserves in short-term hydropower scheduling- M. Belsnes, M. Sandanger and I. Honve, Sintef Energy Research,Norway; T.J. Larsen, Statkraft, Norway

� Peculiarities of management of the Angara-Yenisei cascade ofmulti-purpose projects - A. Asarin, Hydro project Institute, Russia

� Medium-term hydro-scheduling in Iberdrola - A. Perea, R. Bellido,P. Sanz and E. López, Iberdrola Generacion, Spain; J.M. Latorre,A. Ramos and Y.S. Cerisola, Comillas Pontifical University, Spain

Closing plenary session� Conclusions by Conference Chairmen and Aqua~Media International� Programme Update on AFRICA 2013 - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia� Welcome to HYDRO 2013 - Innsbruck, Austria (7-9 October 2013)

Evening For more information regarding the evening social programme for eachday, please refer to the page opposite.

EVENING SOCIAL PROGRAMME

For those who arrive in Bilbao on Saturday, orearly on Sunday morning, this half-day trip willprovide an excellent opportunity to have anoverview of this vibrant city, full of contrasts ofold and modern architecture, art and culture. Before leaving, there will be a chance toregister for HYDRO 2012, as the registration deskwill be open from 09.00 hrs on Sunday.We strongly recommend pre-registration onSunday, to avoid long queues on Monday morning.At 11.30 hrs, the group will depart from the Euskalduna Conference Centre and will be taken

to a high point overlooking Bilbao, from whichthere is a spectacular panoramic view of thecity, a chance to observe some of the capital’sgreatest architectural features. The group will then move on to the worldfamous Guggenheim Museum for a guided tourof some of the most important exhibits.Designed by North American architect Frank O. Gehry, the limestone, glass, and titanium building is described as one of the most magnificent examples of groundbreaking architecture of the 20th century, and an innovative architectural landmark for the city. Its opening, 15 years ago, played a role in the overall rejuvenation of the City of Bilbao; it has welcomed more than ten million visitors. The Guggenheim Bilbao's collection spans mid-20th century to the present day, concentrat-ing on post-war painting and sculpture in America and Europe. There are both permanentand visiting exhibitions by Spanish and Interna-tional artists. The Guggenheim overlooks the Nervión river,and after the museum tour, participants will beable to enjoy a relaxing lunch cruise. Duringlunch, the boat will sail through some pictur-

esque villages throughout the greater Bilbao region. The group will have a chance to absorb an impression of the city’s industrial past beforereaching the final stage of the excursion at theTransporter Bridge of Biscay (the oldest transporter bridge in the world) and enjoyingmagnificent views to the sea. The return to the Conference centre will be ataround 16.30 hrs, and there will be time either to relax or to join any company or association side-meetings.

MONDAY 29 OCTOBERWelcome Reception:Alhondiga Cultural Centre

This year’s Welcome Reception will take placeat Bilbao’s Alhóndiga centre for art and culture,well known for its large ornate pillars, and itsmodern art gallery. The building was originally awine warehouse, designed by the Basquearchitect Ricardo Bastida in collaboration withThibaut Matthieu. Today it is a multipurposevenue, redesigned in modernist style by Frenchdesigner Philippe Starck. As well as the artgallery, which can be visited during our Reception.

The centre contains a library, small studios,cafés, other cultural facilities, and a glass-bottomed swimming pool on one of the upperfloors, giving the impression from below of a‘human aquarium’!

Our reception, co-sponsored by Indar and Ingeteam, will include cocktails, a buffet supper,and musical entertainment, as wellas a chance to see some of the art exhibits.

TUESDAY 30 OCTOBERExtra networking opportunity in the ExhibitionAfter the close of technical sessions on Tuesday,the Exhibition will remain open, with theatmosphere of a party, and pintxos (the Basqueequivalent of tapas) will be served with drinks.This will give participants a valuable, extra opportunity to make contact with the internationalhydro experts taking part in the exhibition.

WEDNESDAY 31 OCTOBERConference Dinner: Azurmendi restaurantThe HYDRO 2012 Conference Dinner will be anexceptional gastronomic experience, in theelegant Azurmendi restaurant, which is theproud holder of 2 Michelin stars. World famousBasque chef Eneko Atxa (see photo below left)is considered an important reference in interna-tional haute cuisine.

The Azurmendi complex has the largest Txakoliwine cellar of the Basque region, and delegateswill have a chance to taste the some of thewines before dinner. To add to the appropriate character of thisrestaurant for HYDRO 2012 participants, the Azurmendi restaurant is based on a conceptof sustainable development, including extensiveuse of solar power, recycling of rainwater, andthe use of home-grown organic vegetables.The HYDRO 2012 Conference Dinner will behosted by Iberdrola.

PRE-CONFERENCE EXCURSION

EVENING SOCIAL PROGRAMME

Sunday 28 October: available for all participants (Sightseeing, Guggenheim Museum and lunch cruise on the Nervión river)

MONDAY 29 OCTOBERThe first trip will leave from the EuskaldunaConference Centre in the morning and head to thetraditional coastal fishing village of Bermeo whichis characterised by narrow, winding streets. Aftera short visit, the tour will continue on to the townof Guernica. On a small hillock in the town is theMeeting House and the famous Tree of Guernica.

According to ancient tradition, Basques, andother peoples of Medieval Europe heldassemblies under a tree, usually an oak,to discuss matters affecting the community.

During the trip there will be time to see the Sacred Tree of Guernica, which became a symbol of peace after the Spanish civil war.

In the afternoon the tour will continue to theBiosphere of Urdaibai, a conservation areawhich has been declared by UNESCO as a Cultural Heritage site. Lunch will be in apicturesque restaurant overlooking the heart ofthe biosphere, known for its excellent cuisine.The return to Bilbao will allow time for shopping or to relax before the WelcomeReception in the evening.

TUESDAY 30 OCTOBERThis full-day tour will take participants to thepicturesque coastal town of San Sebastián, witha stop at the fishermen’s village of Getaria. Herethere will be a visit to the museum dedicated tothe world renowned fashion designer, CristobalBalenciaga.

The permanent exhibition includes aselection of Balenciaga’s work including QueenFabiola of Belgium's wedding dress, and thedresses designed for the Princess of Monaco,Grace Kelly.

The group will then have a tour of the highlights of the city, including a walk aroundthe old quarter. Participants will enjoy a traditional lunch at the Basque Gastronomic Society, where the chef will reveal some of thesecrets of the local cuisine.

After lunch there will be some free time to explore the city and enjoy the shops or cafés,before returning to Bilbao at around 17.30 hrs.

The evening will be free for private parties, or toexplore the city of Bilbao and have dinner in oneof the many excellent restaurants.

WEDNESDAY 31 OCTOBERThe final excursion will be dedicated to thefamous wine region of Rioja. Beginning with a visit to the Dinastia Vivanco wine museum,participants will learn the secrets behind growing, harvesting and bottling Rioja wine.

Lunch will be at a typical regional restaurant,in the charming medieval village of Laguardia. Laguardia is a walled town, strategically located on a small hill overlooking the plains ofRioja Alavesa. Populated since neolithic times,the town became particularly important in the

middle ages, when kings of Navarra built afortress there to defend the area againstMoorish and Castilian invaders.

After lunch there will be a visit to a Rioja winery,centuries old, where participants will have anopportunity to taste some of the wines.

The group will arrive back in Bilbao at around17.00 hrs, in good time to relax at the hotel before leaving for the Conference Farewell Dinner at the 2 Michelin star Azurmendi restaurant, a short coach ride from the city ofBilbao.

STUDY TOUR BA three-day tour to the Mequenenza and La Muela schemes - Thursday 1 November to Saturday 3 November

ACCOMPANYING PERSONS’ PROGRAMMEAn inclusive package of three excursions has been planned for accompanying persons; lunch will be included on each day

The group will leave Bilbao after breakfast andhead towards the coast, passing by the villageof Zarautz along the way. There will be a chanceto see the charming fishing village of Getaria,where participants will make a short stop.After refreshments on one of the many terracesoverlooking the port and the sea, the group willcontinue along the coast, passing picturesquevillages including Zumaia and Deba, before arriving at Mutriku, on the Bay of Biscay,for a visit to the Mutriku wave powerplant.

Mutriku represents a milestone in marineenergy development. Owned and operated by Ente Vasco de la Energia (EVE), the Basque

Energy Board, the 300 kW plant is equipped with16 machines supplied and commissioned byVoith Hydro’s marine energy subsidiaryWavegen. The machinery is based on Wavegen’sNearshore Oscillating Water Column technology.The breakwater structure is equipped with 16integrated 18.5 kW Wells turbines, locatedabove a large chamber, with an opening whichis submerged below the water.

Commissioned in 2011, Mutriku is the world'sfirst breakwater wave powerplant with a multipleturbine arrangement. Electricity is supplied tothe grid, and is enough to power 250 homes.

Participants will be given a briefing and guidedtour of the plant. It is estimated that the plantavoids the emission of 600 t/year of CO2.

After the technical visit, the group will travel tothe nearby coastal village of Ondarroa for alunch of Basque specialities.In the afternoon thegroup will return to Bilbao, where the tour willend.

Those departing for home will be able to take afternoon or evening flights. Others wishing tostay on in Bilbao should remember to book atadditional night’s accommodation when registering for the conference.

THURSDAY 1 NOVEMBERCoaches will depart early from Bilbao and headthrough stunning scenery towards Mequinenza,with a stop en route in a village for morning refreshments. Lunch will be taken close to thehistoric town of Mequenenza, in the province ofZaragoza. The town is at the confluence of therivers Segre and Ebro.

After lunch there will be a technical visit to theMequenenza hydro plant, operated by ENDESA,which was recently uprated with the addition offour new 81 MW units. Maximum output at theplant was increased by about 30 per cent, to 324MW, at the rated head of 47 m. The reservoir is famous for its large catfish.

After the visit, the group will continue to thetown of Lerida (Lleida in Catalan) for dinner andan overnight stay. Lerida, built on the banks ofthe Segre river is the oldest town of Catalonia,and is an important regional centre for textilesand agricultural. The old city has two cathedrals,and several palaces and castles.

FRIDAY 2 NOVEMBERThe group will leave after breakfast and headtowards Valencia, with a stop for refreshmentsat Peñiscola close to the port and castle.After check-in at a hotel in Valencia, there will bea guided tour of the old quarter of the town.

This Mediterranean seaside town, founded as aRoman colony in 138 BC, is on the banks of theTuria river. Among local landmarks are the restored ancient towers of the medieval city, andthe San Miguel de los Reyes monastery, whichnow houses a library. After lunch the group willbe taken to the ‘Ciudad de las artes y las ciencias’, and there will be a guided tour of theOceanographic and Science Museums.

There will then be time to relax in the hotel, before dinner at a restaurant specializing inpaella and other local dishes.

SATURDAY 3 NOVEMBERThe tour will continue to Iberdrola’s La Muela IIpumped-storage scheme, on the river Jucar,about 80 km from Valencia. The original La Muelaplant was completed in 1989, with three 210 MWunits. The current extension project involves theaddition of four new 210 MW units, bringing thegenerating capacity to more than 1400 MW,making this one of the largest pumped-storageschemes in Europe. There will be a briefing andtour of the site, including the new undergroundpowerplant, which will be nearing completion.

After lunch in Valencia, the group will travel byhigh-speed train to Madrid, where the tour willend, and there will be a transfer to the airport .

STUDY TOUR BA three-day tour to the Mequenenza and La Muela schemes - Thursday 1 November to Saturday 3 November

STUDY TOUR AA one-day visit to the Mutriku wave powerplant - Thursday 1 November

MAIN EXHIBITION LEVEL

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INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION

• All lunch and refreshments will be served in the Exhibition Halls. Delegates are encouraged to move around all exhibition areas over thethree days, to have a comprehensive overview of the expertise on display, and to make new contacts among the international hydropower community.

• A cocktail reception with ‘pintxos’ will take place in the Exhibition Halls after the conference sessions on Tuesday afternoon.• As we went to press, a few stands were still available. Exhibitors are entitled to one free conference registration, and additional discounted rates (see registration form for more details).

• Exhibition space is sold in units of 6 m2. The price per unit is €2900, which includes the fabricated stand, a table and two chairs, panels suitable for mounting posters, a name sign, and an electricity supply. Additional furniturecan be ordered from our recommended sub-contractor.

• A few co-sponsorship opportunities were still available as this brochure wentto press: one coffee break, apéritifs, one bag co-sponsor. This is a memorableway to bring your company to the attention of the international participants.

For details of the few remaining places in the exhibition areas (as we went to press)or sponsorship opportunities, contact:

Dr Lukas Port, Mrs Maria Loredo or Miss Melanie Ganz:sales@hydropower-dams.com Tel: +44 20 8773 7250 / 51 / 52

UPPER EXHIBITION LEVEL

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An important element of HYDRO 2012 is the major international Technical Exhibitionwhich will extend throughout the Congress Centre, close to the conference rooms.About 140 companies active in the hydro and dams profession will demonstrate their

expertise and scope of supplies or services.

ABB AG, Austria www.abb.com 167Agudio SpA, Italy www.agudio.com 036Alsia s.a., France www.alsia-regulage.com 024Alstom www.hydro.power.alstom.com 140Amitech Service AG, Switzerland www.amiantit.com 197Andritz Hydro, Austria www.andritz.com 110Ansaldo Sistemi Industriali SPA, Italy www.asiansaldo.com 156AquaVision Engineering, Switzerland www.aquavision-eng.ch 016Arcus Gibb, South Africa www.gibb.co.za 127ASL, AQFlow, Canada www.aqflow.com 108ATB Riva Calzoni SpA, Italy www.atbrivacalzoni.com 107AW Chesterton International GmbH, Germany www.chesterton.com 155Basler Electric, France www.basler.com 059Bernard Bonnefond, France www.bernardbonnefond.com 151Böhler Welding, Austria www.boehler-welding.com 178Bosch Rexroth AG, Germany www.boschrexroth.com 123British Hydropower Association, UK www.british-hydro.org 031& UK Trade & InvestmentBrüel & Kjær Vibro, Austria www.bkvibro.com 209Carpi, Switzerland www.carpitech.com 093Cesari Hydro SpA, Italy www.cesarihydro.com 128CG Electric Systems, Hungary www.cgglobal.com 030CNC Tvar s.r.o., Czech Republic www.cnctvar.cz 085Cotelsa, Spain www.cotelsa.es 111D2FC Energy Valves, France www.d2fc.com 105Damen Dredging Equipment, Netherlands www.damendredging.com 165DFME Sp zoo, Poland www.dfme.pl 134DSD Noell, Germany www.dsd-noell.com 042Duktus Rohrsysteme Wetzlar GmbH, Germany www.duktus.com 010Dutch Dredging, Netherlands www.dutchdredging.nl 165DynaVec AS, Norway www.dynavec.no 090Dyrhoff Ltd, UK www.dyrhoff.co.uk 177Eisenbeiss, GmbH, Austria www.eisenbeiss.com 132Elledi, Spain www.elledi.com 050Elprom-ZEM Co, Bulgaria www.elprom-zem.com 188Emerson Process Management, Europe www.emersonprocess-powerwater.com 038Energi Teknikk, Norway www.energi-teknikk.no 090Energomashexport Corp LLC, Russia www.emeco.ru 067EPFL-LMH, Switzerland www.lmh.epfl.ch 016European Small Hydropower Association www.esha.be 212Farab Co, Iran www.farab.com 194Federal-Mogul Deva, Germany www.deva.de 106Feugier Environnement, France www.feugier-environnement.fr 142FGTI Distribution, France www.fgtindustrie.fr 193Flame Spray S.p.A., Italy www.flamespray.it 181Flow-3D Simulation Software, Spain www.simulacionesyproyectos.com 204Franke-Filter GmbH, Germany www.franke-filter.de 135Gamesa Electric, Spain www.gamesaelectric.com 185GE Energy Power Conversion Group, France www.ge-energy.com/electrifyingrange 086Gess-CZ s.r.o., Czech Republic www.gess.cz 141GGB Bearing Technology, Brazil www.ggbearings.com 060Gilbert Gilkes & Gordon, UK www.gilkes.com 031Global Hydro Energy, Austria www.hydro-energy.com 192Glual Group, Spain www.glual.com 162Hef-Durferrit, France www.hef-groupe.com 049Hibbard Inshore, USA www.hibbardinshore.com 020Hongcheng Hydro Valves, China www.hbhc.com.cn 176HRW, USA www.hydroworld.com 201Hutchinson, France www.hutchinson.fr 205Hydreo Engineering, France www.hydreo.eu 023Hydroenergi, Norway www.hydroenergi.no 018Hydro Energia SRL, Italy www.hydroenergia.it 017Hydro-Engineering SA, Romania www.hydrorom.com 143Hydroplus, France www.hydroplus.com 118Hydropower & Dams, The Int. Journal on www.hydropower-dams.com 094HydroVision GmbH, Germany www.hydrovision.de 053Iberdrola, Spain www.iberdrola.es 200ICOLD www.icold-cigb.org 211IDG-Dichtungstechnik GmbH, Germany www.idg-gmbh.com 193IMHP, Spain www.imhp.es 063IMoSS AG, Switzerland www.imoss.com 210IMS-Autalem, S.L. www.autalem.com 179Indar Electric, Spain www.indar.net 109Industrial Info Resources, Ireland www.industrialinfo.eu 164Ingeteam Power Technology, Spain www.ingeteam.com 113Ingos, s.r.o., Czech Republic www.ingos.cz 130Intpow Pavilion, Norway www.intpow.com 090James Walker, UK www.jameswalker.biz 083Jaso Industrial, Spain www.jasoindustrial.com 022Jeumont Electric, France www.jeumontelectric.com 119KGAL, UK www.kgal.com 031

Kinemetrics Inc, USA www.kinemetrics.com 158Koncar, Croatia www.koncar.hr 089KTI-Plersch Kältetechnik GmbH, Germany www.kti-plersch.com 122Künz, Austria www.kuenz.com 095Landsvirkjun Power, Iceland www.lvpower.is 136Litostroj Power, Slovenia www.litostrojpower.eu 069LLC Altens, Russia www.altens.com 161Lloyd Dynamowerke GmbH & Co, Germany www.ldw.de 203Lufkin, France www.lufkin-france.com 169Manitowoc, Canada www.manitowoc.com 117Mannvit, Iceland www.mannvit.is 136Marelli Motori SpA, Italy www.marellimotori.com 157Mavel, Czech Republic www.mavel.cz 186MC Monitoring SA, Switzerland www.mc-monitoring.com 206Mecamidi, France www.mecamidi.com 145Meggitt, Switzerland www.meggittsensingsystems.com 147Metaconcept Groupe, France www.metaconcept.fr 024Metcoex Group, Spain www.metcoex.com 028Montanhydraulik GmbH, Germany www.montanhydraulik.com 160Mott MacDonald, UK www.mottmac.com 146National Electric Coil, USA www.national-electric-coil.com 150Norconsult, Norway www.norconsult.com 090Nord-Lock, France www.nord-lock.com 163Norplan, Norway www.norplan.com 090Numeca International, Belgium www.numeca.com 129Obermeyer Hydro Inc, USA www.obermeyerhydro.com 175Oiles Deutschland GmbH, Germany www.oiles.de 034Pan Italia di G. Dalla Pozza, Italy www.panitalia.com 076Pan Metallgesellschaft & Co. KG, Germany www.pan-metall.com 076Panolin Swiss Oil Technology, Switzerland www.panolin.com 027Powel AS, Norway Powel AS, Norway 090Power Machines OJSC, Russia www.power-m.ru 051Power Vision Engineering, Switzerland www.powervision-eng.ch 016PXL Seals, France www.pxlseals.com 159Rainpower ASA, Norway www.rainpower.no 025Repack-S, France www.repack-s.com 138Rittmeyer, Switzerland www.rittmeyer.com 035Rubberart Ltd, Brazil www.rubberart.com.br 101Ruhfus Systemhydraulik GmbH, Germany www.ruhfus.com 088Sauer Compressors, France www.girodin-sauer.fr 190Savatech, Slovenia www.savatech.com 180Schmiedewerke Gröditz GmbH, Germany www.stahl-groeditz.de 171Sedicon, Norway www.sedicon.no 090Sequoia Scientific, USA www.sequoiasci.com 202Simem, Italy www.simem.com 036SKF Sealing Solutions, Austria www.skf.com/seals 133Stahlhandel Gröditz GmbH, Germany www.stahlportal.com 171Stern Hidráulica, Spain www.sternhidraulica.com 082Studio Ing. G. Pietrangeli Srl, Italy www.pietrangeli.it 092Superlit Romania SA www.superlit.eu 031Talleres Aratz, SA, Spain www.talleresaratz.com 075Tamanini Hydro Srl, Italy www.tamanini.it 009TenCate Geotube®, Netherlands www.geotube.com 165TES Vsetin, s.r.o., Czech Republic www.tes.cz 187Thordon Bearings In., Canada www.thordonbearings.com 131Tractebel Engineering SA , France www.tractebel-engineering-gdfsuez.com 087Transgruma SA, Spain www.transgruma.com 066Tyazhmash, Russia www.tyazhmash.com 058Uljanik Tesu dd, Croatia www.tesu.uljanik.hr 008VAG-Armaturen, Germany www.vag-group.com 207Vaptech, Bulgaria www.vaphydro.bg 081Veidekke Industri, Norway www.veidekke.no 174Verkís Consulting Engineers, Iceland www.verkis.is 136Veski Ltd, Croatia www.veski.hr 173Voith Hydro Holding GmbH, Germany www.voithhydro.com 120Walo Bertschinger AG, Switzerland www.walo.ch 144Water Gen Power, Italy www.watergenpower.eu 033Willowstick Technologies, USA www.willowstick.com 189Worthington Products Inc, USA www.tuffboom.com 054WWS Wasserkraft GmbH & Co KG, Austria www.wws-wasserkraft.at 037Xylem Flow Control Ltd (Midland-ACS), UK www.midland-acs.com 031Yapi-tek Group, Turkey www.celiksanayi.com 015Zeco, Italy www.zeco.it 065ZRE Gdansk SA, Poland www.zregdansk.pl 208

EXHIBITION STANDS BOOKED(status October 2012)

?????The Conference HYDRO 2012 - Innovative Approaches to Global Challenges,is being organized by The International Journal on Hydropower & Dams with Iberdrola, ENDESA and Spancold as local supporting partner, and SureFireEvents, UK, for event management.

On-line Registration You can register on-line at www.surefire-events.com also accessible via the Hydropower & Dams website at: www.hydropower-dams.com. Registrations willbe handled by SureFire Events. These are secure server websites. You may receive an acknowledge ment of registration on completion of this process; however, this is not a confirmation.

Registration by post or faxComplete the registration form and return it, with payment, to the ConferenceSecretariat. Please complete one registration form per delegate, including anyaccompanying persons. Please photocopy the form if you need further copies, ordownload a form from: www.hydropower-dams.com or www.surefire-events.comThe total fees for Conference registration, accompanying persons’ pro gramme,cultural excursion and/or study tour (if applicable) should be calculated andtotalled in the ‘Total Euros’ column on the second page of the registration form.

Picking up registration documentsThe desk will be open from 09.00 hrs on Sunday 28 October 2012, at the Euskalduna Congress Centre.Pre-registration is generally required, by one of the methods mentioned above.

PaymentPayment for all services (fees, hotels, tours) must be made in Euros (€) andreceived in advance of the Conference. Payment is possible by the followingmethods: • On line by Visa or Mastercard• Banker’s draft to SureFire Events (see details on the registration form);All fees paid by credit card will be charged in Euros (€).

AccommodationThe Conference organizers have negotiated rates at a wide range of hotels invarious price categories in Bilbao. Accommodation bookings are being handledby SureFire Events. Please include your hotel booking at the time of registering (either on-line, or using the Reigstration Form in the brochure).We anticipate a high demand for HYDRO 2012 accommodation, and stronglyrecommend that bookings are made before the end of September.

DisclaimerAll best endeavours will be made to present the programme as printed.The HYDRO 2012 organizers and their agents reserve the right to alter or cancel,without prior notice, any arrangements, timetable, plans or other items relatingdirectly or indirectly to HYDRO 2012 for any cause beyond its reasonable control.The organizers and agents are not liable for any loss or inconvenience resulting

from such alteration. The Conference and Tours are subject to minimum numbers.Tour places are subject to availability on a first-come-first-served basis. Full pay-ment for tours must be received at the time of registration.

CancellationsCancellations must be made in writing to SureFire Events. Cancellation chargeswill be payable as shown in the Table below. Substitution of delegates after areservation has been made is acceptable before the Conference, and no extra feeis payable. Any necessary refunds (see Table below) will be made after theConference.

Liability/InsuranceThe registration fees do not include the insurance of participants against personalaccidents, sickness, cancellations by any party, theft, loss or damage to personalpossessions. The organizers accept no responsibility for death, injury, loss oraccident, delay arising from any act or default of any person, or any other matterarising in connection with Conference services or transport. The organizers makeno warranty in this connection. All services provided are subject to local laws. Arrangements for the Conferencehave been made in accordance with UK Law.Delegates, exhibitors and tour participants are strongly advised to take out adequatepersonal insurance to cover risks associated with travel, accommodation, cancella-tion and theft or damage to personal belongings. The organizers reserve the right to amend any part of the Conference programmeor arrangements, if necessary. In the very unlikely event that it is necessary to cancel any of the Conferencearrangements, an appropriate refund will be made and thereafter the liability ofthe organizers will cease.

Passport and Visa Requirements for SpainSpain is a member of the European Union and is a signatory to the SchengenAgreement. It is the responsibility of all participants to check their own passportand visa requirements. Please contact the Spanish consulate in your country if indoubt about requirements.Please note that in some cases, letters of invitation from Aqua-Media in the UKand one of our partner organizations in Spain may be necessary, as well asspecial clearance from the relevant authorities. The process could take severalweeks, so we strongly urge participants requiring visas to start the applicationprocess in good time. For detailed information about visa requirements, visit: http://www.maec.es

Applying for a letter of invitationIf you do require a letter of invitation from the organizers to facilitate your visaapplication, please let us know at the time of registering. Please note that lettersto assist with obtaining visas can only be provided to registered or invited participants, and these letters per se do not imply an invitation to the Conferencewithout payment of registration fees. If you need a letter from the host country, as well as the organizers, please notify us as soon as possible and supply yourfull name, date of birth, passport details, and proposed dates of arrival and departure.

Date cancellation received

Registration for the Conference

Technical Excursions (Study Tours)

Accommodation

On or before 31 August 2012

10% of fee is forfeited

10% of fee is forfeited

10% of fee is forfeited

From 1 September 2012

50% of fee is forfeited

No refund unless place can be resold

50% of fee is forfeited

On or after 30 September 2012

No refund

No refund

No refund

CONTACT DETAILSFor enquiries concerning registration and accommodation, contact:

Mr Miles Halton, SureFire Events, Unit 8, Hinton Business Park, Tarrant Hinton, Blandford DT11 8JF, UKTel: +44 (0)1258 447040 • Fax: + 44 (0)700 349 7034 • Email: hydro2012@surefire-events.com

NB: Registration forms and payment should be sent to SureFire Events Ltd.On-line registration at: www.surefire-events.com

For further details of the programme, please contact: Mrs Margaret Bourke at:

Hydropower & Dams, PO Box 285, Wallington, Surrey SM6 6AN, UK. Tel: + 44 (0)20 8773 7244 • Fax: + 44 (0)20 8773 7255 • Email: hydro2012@hydropower-dams.com

Website: www.hydropower-dams.com

HYDRO 2012Innovative Approaches to Global Challenges

BOOKING CONDITIONS

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

NB: Separate booking conditions apply to Exhibition Stands, and these will be notified direct to Exhibitors by our Sales & Marketing Department.

Innovative Approaches to Global Challenges29 to 31 October 2012 ~ Bilbao, Spain

REGISTRATION FORM(Deadline for early booking discount: 31 August 2012. On-line booking is strongly recommended)

This registration form is a self-billing order form, which should be sent to SureFire Events Ltd with payment for all items booked.By completing this form you are agreeing to the Booking Conditions within this brochure. Fees are payable in Euros.

Each 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:

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

Job title within organization:

Organization:

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

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

Mob (for use by organizers only): Web site:

Email address: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 On/After Total31 Aug 1 Sep € (Euro)

FULL DELEGATE FEE: Includes attendance of the Conference and Exhibition; documentation and CDof papers; morning and afternoon refreshments; lunches during the Conference; social programme. € 995 €1100

REDUCED DELEGATE FEE: For existing subscribers to Hydropower & Dams. € 935 €1100H&D Subscription No: ....................................................

FEE INCLUDING NEW SUBSCRIPTION TO H&D: (6 issues from No. 5, 2012 + Atlas + Maps)(if booking early this represents a saving of more than 40% on the normal H&D subscription rate). €1105 €1210

SPEAKER FEE: Includes all facilities described above for Full Delegates, plus an additional receptionon Sunday 28 October. NB: This fee applies to one person per paper (main author or presenter). €595

FIRST EXHIBITOR FEE: (One full participant fee is included with exhibition booking). €0Stand No:......................

SECOND + THIRD EXHIBITOR FEE (Fee per person for up to 2 additional exhibitors): (Covers attendance of Conference sessions, CD of Conference papers, evening social programme and lunches). € 670Stand No: .......................

ACCOMPANYING PERSON FEE: (For family members or friends not attending the Conference or Exhibition) The fee includes excursions during all three days, with lunch (see programme), and the evening social € 350events. NB: Accompanying persons who do not register by completing this section are not eligible to attend lunches or social events.Name to appear on badge (inc. title Mrs/Miss/Mr/Dr/etc): ....................................................................................

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

(surname)

HALF DAY EXCURSION: GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM + LUNCH CRUISE (Sunday 28 October) €Overview of Bilbao, Guggenheim tour, and river cruise with lunch. I wish to book ............... places at € 82 per person

ie, Mr John BROWN or Mr LI Jishang

Euros (€)

OPTIONAL DONATION TO THE AMI HYDROPOWER FOUNDATION €This is a charitable foundation, set up by Aqua-Media and governed by international trustees. It exists to facilitate the participation ofdelegates from the less developed countries at the hydro conferences. (More details at: www.hydropower-dams.com)

SUB-TOTAL OF FEES CARRIED OVER FROM PREVIOUS PAGE

SOCIAL EVENTS (Main costs included in the registration fee; only available for registered participants) I/we will attend (please tick boxes as applicable): Participant Accompanying Person Contribution

Monday 29 October Welcome Reception at Alhóndiga Yes � No � Yes � No � € 10Tuesday 30 October Apéritif in the Exhibition Halls Yes � No � Yes � No � FreeWednesday 31 October Farewell Dinner at Azurmendi Restaurant Yes � No � Yes � No � € 10

NB: A nominal contribution is requested this year towards the cost of the Reception and Dinner, so that we may accurately assess numbers for catering. We require an accurate estimate of who will attend, to avoid food wastage; the small charge is to encourage delegates to make a firm decision on attendance!

TOTAL PAYMENT FOR REGISTRATION AND EXCURSIONS (include total from first page)(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:

SureFire Events Ltd, Unit 8, Hinton Business Park, Tarrant Hinton, Blandford, DT11 8JF, United KingdomTel: + 44 (0)1258 447040 Fax: +44 (0)700 349 7034 E-mail: hydro2012@surefire-events.com

Online registration at: www.hydropower-dams.com

ACCOMMODATION Please state 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(includes taxes and breakfast) (includes taxes and breakfasts for two people)

� 5* Meliá Bilbao (2 minute walk) € 140 per night � 5* Meliá Bilbao € 154 per night� 5* Silken Gran Hotel Domine (10 minute walk) € 155 per night � 5* Silken Gran Hotel Domine € 170 per night� 5* Carlton (13 minute walk) € 130 per night � 5* Carlton € 142 per night� 4* Hesperia Bilbao (20 minute walk) € 127 per night � 4* Hisperia Bilbao € 139 per night� 4* Miró (8 minute walk) € 122 per night � 4* Miró € 135 per night� 4* NH Villa de Bilbao (11 minute walk) € 120 per night � 4* NH Villa de Bilbao € 132 per night� 4* Ercilla (14 minute walk) € 105 per night � 4* Ercilla € 117 per night� 3* Abba Parque (9 minute walk) € 96 per night � 3* Abba Parque € 108 per night� 3* Best Western Conde Duque (19 minute walk) € 65 per night � 3* Best Western Conde Duque € 75 per night

Preference: � Twin � Double (cannot be guaranteed)

Check-in date: ........... October 2012 Check-out date: ......... October/November 2012 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 register both people at the same time. Only one person should make the payment for the hotel.)

TECHNICAL TOURS See brochure for detailed itineraries. Prices include all transportation , meals, guides, entrance fees duringsightseeing trips, and accommodation.

Tour A - 1 day, Wave power scheme, west of Bilbao. The trip ends back in Bilbao on the same day. Visit to the innovative 300 kW Mutriku wave power installation; lunch in the coastal town of Ondarroa. Return to Bilbao in the afternoon.

........... € 110 per person

Tour B - 3 days, Lerida - Valencia - Madrid. Upgraded hydro and major pumped storage upgrade under construction Visits to the Mequenenza dam and hydro plant ; and, La Muela II pumped-storage, a major upgrade under construction.

............. Single room € 545 per person ............. Sharing twin room € 515 per person

Name of person sharing twin room ...............................................................................................................................................

PAYMENTPayment is possible by the following methods:• On-line by Visa or Mastercard. All on-line fees will be taken in EUROS (€).• Bank transfer to: SureFire Events Ltd, Barclays Bank, Blandford, UK Sort Code: 20-96-96 • Account number: 76109233 • IBAN: GB53 BARC20969676109233 • SWIFT BIC: BARCGB22

VISA REQUIREMENTS (complete this section only if you will need an invitation letter to support a visa application)

(Delegate) Full name as in your passport: ................................................................................................................................. Passport No: ......................................

Date of issue: .................................... Place of issue: ................................. Expiry Date: .................................. Nationality: ..................................................................

(Acc person) Full name as in the passport: ................................................................................................................................ Passport No: .......................................

Date of issue: .................................... Place of issue: ................................. Expiry Date: ................................ Nationality: ..................................................

Euros (€)

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS Participant : Vegetarian meals required � Other dietary requirements / special needs ................................................... Accompanying Person: Vegetarian meals required � Other dietary requirements / special needs. ..................................................