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Japan
29 30 September 2016 I Hilton Tokyo

Benefit from Japans growing coal market

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Japan's coal market is growing.

As major utilities move into a new era of heightened competition,
revolutionary technology is boosting coal investment and
demand is rising.
In a market undergoing fundamental changes, now is the time to find
out how you can benefit from new opportunities.
That's where Coaltrans Japan can help.
Taking place in Tokyo, this crucial event will bring together senior
executives from across the global supply chain, ensuring you have the
answers you need for success in this rapidly changing market.
So join Coaltrans and your fellow coal professionals for two days of
learning, networking, and deal-making and start taking advantage of
Japans growing coal market.

Thursday 29 September 2016

Registration and coffee

Opening Remarks
Sarah Robertson
Head of Production
Coaltrans Conferences

Japans coal energy requirements

Get the latest

updates on
Japan's growing
coal market

Takafumi Kakudo
Director Coal Division
Ministry of Economy,
Trade & Industry

Japanese energy
demand forecast

Timeframe for
permit approvals
for new
coal-based
power plants

COP 21
and Japanese
coal policy

Panel discussion: How are utilities changing their

procurement strategies?
Effects of market liberalisation
six months on

Are joint ventures with trading

companies the best way for
utilities to hedge risk?

Diversification of coal qualities

amid increased competition

Is a sustained metcoal recovery on the horizon?

Edwin Yeo
Managing Editor
Platts

Questions and discussion

Impact of exchange rates

on Japanese metcoal
price structures

Short-term factors
boosting metcoal prices

Changes in metcoal
supplier demographic
2016-2017

Networking refreshment break

Short-term thermal coal price forecast

Pricing the Japanese premium-to-spot

When will thermal coal prices rebound?

Impact of Chinese exports on regional

thermal coal price

Impact of the nuclear restart on thermal coal imports

Masaki Mita
Head of Japan
Argus Media

Projected nuclear
restart capacity

Energy mix into 2030

Can the government

overcome public
opposition to nuclear?

Why are steel mills moving into the power generation market?
Hiroshi Tanaka
General Manager
Kobe Steel

Impact of power
deregulation on steel
industry business strategies

Met and thermal coal

demand from
steel industry

Steel production forecast

Questions and discussion

Networking lunch

Will Japanese technology protect the global coal industry from climate
reduction commitments?
Masakazu Toyoda
Chairman & CEO
Institute of Energy
Economics Japan

Global coal sustainability

Are coal investments at

risk of becoming
stranded assets?

Effect of political factors

on long-term coal prices

Is now the time to invest in Australian coal production?

Vinod Kumar
Vanga
Executive Director
Griffin Coal

Is cheap coal a
long-term threat to
supply security?

Valuation of Australian
coal stockpiles

Overcoming challenges
for Australian
coal producers

How have international coal markets met stringent carbon reduction commitments?
Gustavo
Fernandez
Director Coal & Freight
Uniper

Are international
moves away from
coal sustainable?

Impact of EU electricity
deregulation on European
coal markets

Can Japanese coal

demand be met given
international downward
pressure on coal markets?

What does Russias Far

East coal port expansion
mean for exports?

Can the US remain a reliable

supplier of thermal/coking
coal to Japan?

Outline of current coal handling terminals

Facilities of contaminations removal at
each port
Updates and timeline for Vostochny port
expansion and modernisation

US thermal/coking coal price forecast

Do downward pressures on US mining threaten
security of supply?
Will US coal be available for export market amid
dramatic production cuts?

Sergey Tyan
Head of Pacific Sales
& Trading
Carbo One

How are thermal coal

contracting terms changing?
Benchmark vs. indexation for procurement
Impact of risk management strategies on
procurement contracts
Balancing long-term and spot supply

Makoto Nagaoka
Trading Manager
Sumiseki Trading

Private
discussion
roundtables
Combine networking and information
sharing at our private roundtable
discussions. Each roundtable is
led by an expert in the relevant
field and lasts one hour.

Ted OBrien
CEO
Doyle Trading Consultants

How can Japanese utilities

diversify imports postderegulation?
Ensuring quality through coal processing
How can new coal sources increase
supply security?
Potential of new Russian producers to
supply Japan

Networking evening reception

Take the opportunity to catch up with your contacts and meet new clients at the networking evening reception
whilst enjoying the vibrant city of Tokyo.
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Friday 30 September 2016

Holly Watson-Steward

Opening Remarks

Head of Sales
Coaltrans Conferences

How are new coal technologies transforming thermal coal power generation?
Hiroshi Nambo
Country Manager
Japan
Global CCS Institute

Development of CCS
in Japan

Utilisation of CCS
with IGCC &
IFGC technology

When will CCS become

commercially viable?

How will Chinese coal exports impact the Japanese market?

Matthew Boyle
Principal Consultant
CRU

What volumes will China

be exporting in 2017?

Impact of Chinese steel

policy on met
coal markets

Is China a viable partner

for Japanese
coal importers?

How much metcoal will continue to be priced by benchmark?

Vikas Agarwal
CEO
VISA Resources Pte. Ltd.

How are met coal pricing

practices developing?

Effect of international
divestment on met
coal prices

Are met coal

markets facing an
anthracite shortage?

Networking refreshment break

New coal plants:

how many, where, and
what impact?
To what extent will new coal-fired plants
merely replace old plants?
Will all new plants be ultra-supercritical?
Do the plans for new coal-fired
generation contradict Japans climate
reduction commitments?

Is international coal
divestment a threat to
supply security?

Private
discussion
roundtables
Combine networking and information
sharing at our private roundtable
discussions. Each roundtable is
led by an expert in the relevant
field and lasts one hour.

Extent of international coal divestment

Liquidity issues facing suppliers
Why are Japanese companies divesting from
Australian coal?

Farewell Lunch
Network with fellow delegates and seal those final deals at the farewell lunch
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How can coal blending

enhance buy-side
competitiveness?
What blending services are available?
Guaranteeing blended coal quality
Benefits of increasing blended coal imports

When will the shipping

market rebound?
Impact of power deregulation on shipping rates
Global factors affecting shipping markets
Will sustained Japanese coal demand boost the
shipping outlook?

Coaltrans Live
An exclusive benefit for all registered delegates, Coaltrans Live is the indispensable
mobile app and ultimate networking tool.
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Maximise your
networking
opportunities

Browse the delegate list by name, company name and country

Contact fellow delegates to pre-arrange meetings, introduce your company or
simply catch up with old industry friends

View the event agenda

Access speaker presentations

Send your speaker questions to the moderator live

Create and update your profile

The app is available 4 weeks ahead of the event.

Speaker and Sponsorship Opportunities

Showcase your business to the industrys key players
Brand exposure in valuable places such as delegate badges, networking lunches and
the main auditorium

Exhibition space in a prime networking area of the conference

Take advantage of growing opportunities in Japans coal market

Feature alongside leading coal industry players and your competitors

Generate new sales and maintain client relationships

For more information please contact:

Holly Watson-Steward
Email: holly.watsonsteward@coaltrans.com
Tel: +44 207779 8185

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