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SAIEE 2010 Presidents Lecture
"Electric vehicles - an opportunity for SA"
On behalf of the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE), you, your friends, colleagues and all interested persons are cordially invited to attend the annual SAIEE Presidents Lecture, entitled: 
 
ELECTRIC VEHICLES - AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SA
 
presented by Kobus Meiring,
CEO of Optimal Energy (manufacturer of the Joule electric car)
 
DATE: Thursday 15 July 2010
TIME: 18h30 for 19h00
VENUE: The School of Tourism and Hospitality Auditorium, University of Johannesburg, Bunting Road, Cottesloe, Johannesburg
COST: Free-of-charge, including drinks and snacks
 
Come and join the SAIEE for a really interesting lecture on this emerging technology. A free cocktail party with drinks and snacks will be served after the lecture, providing ample opportunity for networking with friends and colleagues.
 
SYNOPSIS
 
The convergence in trends of climate change, pollution, energy security, urbanisation and battery technology means that massive changes in the automotive world is upon us. This lecture will discuss these global issues, consider the South African situation, and highlight the opportunities that a South African electric vehicle industry present, while showing how Optimal Energy with the Joule has positioned itself to optimise this opportunity.
 
BRIEF CV OF PRESENTER
 
Kobus Meiring graduated at the University of Stellenbosch as a mechanical engineer, before joining Denel Aviation in 1988 where he began R & D work in aerodynamics and composites. In 1990, Kobus joined the Rooivalk helicopter and ACE turbo-prop programmes where he eventually managed the on-board systems development for both of these projects, before becoming manager of the Rooivalk Development Department. Kobus was appointed Rooivalk Programme Manager in 1997 and the first production aircraft was handed over to the SAAF 16 squadron in Bloemfontein in 1999, where these helicopters have been in operation ever since. Kobus then moved to Cape Town where he was appointed project manager of the Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) project. Upon completion of the SALT project, he co-founded Optimal Energy in 2005 with Mike Lomberg, Jian Swiegers and Gerhard Swart.
 
RSVP AND FURTHER INFORMATION
 
For catering purposes, booking is essential. Please indicate the names and numbers in your part to Gerda Geyer, SAIEE, Email:
[email protected] or Tel: 011 487-3003
 
 
SANEA Johannesburg lecture 
On behalf of the South African National Energy Association (SANEA), you are invited to attend an evening lecture in Johannesburg, entitled: 
 
CHINA INTO AFRICA: A SOLUTION FOR AFRICA'S ENERGY & INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIREMENTS?
 
presented by Paul Eardley-Taylor,
Head energy, utilities & infrastructure coverage: SA & Africa, Standard Bank
 
DATE: Tuesday 20 July 2010
TIME: 17h30 for 18h00
VENUE: Sasol Auditorium, 1 Sturdee Ave, Rosebank, Johannesburg
COST: Free-of-charge, including drinks and snacks
 
Refreshments and snacks will be served before and after the lecture, and there is ample opportunity for networking with friends, colleagues and energy professionals.
 
Come and join the energy professionals at SANEA for an evening of provocation and challenge, to learn more about energy options for South Africa, debate the issues, and get some answers!
 
SYNOPSIS
 
China, one of the most rapidly growing energy sectors in the world, faces similar challenges to those faced by African countries. What is it that makes China so successful and how can Chinese experience be used to the advantage of Africa. It is evident that China is also investing heavily in Africa and this should be to Africa's advantage. Why is Africa attractive to Chinese investors and what distinguishes them from western investors? Are there lessons to be learned, opportunities to be seized and threats to be avoided?
 
BRIEF CV OF PRESENTER
 
Paul Eardley-Taylor is Standard Bank's head of energy, utilities & infrastructure coverage for SA and Africa. Paul joined Standard Bank in January 2009 after over 10 years at HSBC in London and Johannesburg. Paul has extensive energy, utility and infrastructure sector advisory and financing experience, encompassing corporate lending, structured lending, IPPs, privatisation, project development, refineries and renewables, among others.
 
REGISTRATION AND FURTHER INFORMATION
 
Please click here to register online by Friday, 16 July 2010. For further information, please contact Verosha at the SANEA Secretariate, Tel 031 368-8000, Fax 031 368-6623, Email [email protected] or visit the SANEA website at www.sanea.org.za 
 
DIRECTIONS AND PARKING
 
Please click here for a map and directions. The parking entrance is in Baker Street (which is a one way running from Jan Smuts to Oxford).
 
SANEA Cape Town lecture 
On behalf of the South African National Energy Association (SANEA), you are invited to attend an evening lecture in Cape Town, entitled: 
 
NATURAL GAS: AN UPDATE ON SA's POTENTIAL
 
presented by David van der Spuy,
Manager: resource evaluation, Petroleum Agency SA
 
DATE: Wednesday 21 July 2010
TIME: 17h30 for 18h00
VENUE: Engen Petroleum Conference Centre, Thibault Square, c/o Riebeeck and Long Street, Cape Town
COST: Free-of-charge, including drinks and snacks
 
Refreshments and snacks will be served before and after the lecture, and there is ample opportunity for networking with friends, colleagues and energy professionals.
 
Come and join the energy professionals at SANEA for an evening of provocation and challenge, to learn more about energy options for South Africa, debate the issues, and get some answers!
 
SYNOPSIS
 
Since 1992, SA has seen natural gas production from the F-A gas field and its surrounding satellites, at a rate of up to 200 mmscf/day. After 20 years, these reservoirs are depleting, while there is an increasing need for energy in SA. Natural gas may yet prove to be an important part of the solution. A Production Right has been granted to Forest Oil International, to develop the Ibhubesi gas field off the West Coast. With the investment certainties brought about by legislation, other international and local exploration companies will soon be resuming exploration off SA's shores for conventional gas resources, while others are beginning to investigate the potential of less conventional resources such as coal bed methane, deep basin gas associated with helium and also shale gas in the Karoo Basin onshore.
 
BRIEF CV OF PRESENTER
 
David van der Spuy has been involved in the SA oil and gas industry for over 22 years. He started as a geochemist with Soekor and has also worked for Halliburton as an independent consultant. Since late 1999, he has been with Petroleum Agency SA where he has worked as a geochemist and general geologist, mostly on the geology of the Orange Basin off our West Coast. For the last 4 years he has been the resource evaluation manager responsible for appraising SA's offshore resources and promoting its potential to local and international oil and gas explorers. He holds degrees in geology, geochemistry and management.
 
REGISTRATION AND FURTHER INFORMATION
 
Please click here to register online by Friday 16 July 2010. For further information, please contact Verosha at the SANEA Secretariate, Tel 031 368-8000, Fax 031 368-6623, Email
[email protected] visit the SANEA website at www.sanea.org.za  
 
DIRECTIONS AND PARKING
 
Please click here for a map and directions. Parking will be available in the staff basement parking. Please supply your vehicle registration number when you register online.
 
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SAIEE 2010 President's lecture: "Electric vehicles - an opportunity for SA"
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SANEA Cape Town lecture: "Natural Gas - An update on South Africa's potential"
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