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Maximising market opportunities
With the International Energy Agency recently reporting that much of the future demand for coal will come
from emerging Asian economies the future for this key industry in Russia, Ukraine and the CIS is bright. But
challenges remain. Though Russia continues to hold its position as a key global coal source with production
up 4.7% in 2012 and exports up 20.1% to 125.702 million tones year on year, the market is becoming
increasingly competitive as buyers focus on price over quality, and low-cost supplies from Colombia, the US
and South Africa threaten profitability. How is the industry responding To what extent can production and
supply chain costs be reduced to keep prices low Coaltrans Russia, Ukraine & CIS will analyse how the
key market players are adapting to the changing business environment, bringing together producers, endusers,
traders and market experts active in this key coal region.
Highlights from the comprehensive
agenda will include:
3 The view from coal buyers – how competitive is
Russian and CIS coal in the context of global markets
3 Where will export demand come from Can
Russian Government plans to increase production
by up to 430 million tonnes by 2030 be achieved
Gain insights into demand not only from key Asian
markets and the outlook for demand in Turkey,
Germany and Poland
3 Gas vs. coal – join the debate on the outlook for
coal pricing on the international markets and how it
will affect demand for Russian and CIS coal
3 As Ukraine increases production 4.8% in 2012 what
will be the implications of the proposed privatisation
and inward investment on the growth and
development of the coal industry
3 Can coal transportation infrastructure keep up with
supply chain demands at home and abroad Gain a
comprehensive view on the latest rail and port
developments in Russia, Ukraine and the CIS
DAY ONE: TUESDAY 21st MAY 2013
SESSION 1: Macroenvironment for coal and energy in the region
SESSION 2: Buyer perspectives on the competitiveness of Russian coal
SESSION 3: Producer perspectives: Meeting domestic and
international demand
SESSION 4: Russian coal in a competitive market
AGENDA AT A GLANCE
DAY TWO: WEDNESDAY 22nd MAY 2013
SESSION 5: Evolution of Ukraine’s coal industry
SESSION 6: Turkey as a key market for Russian, Ukraine
& CIS coal
SESSION 7: Financing the growth of Russian and CIS coal
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Coaltrans Conferences organises large-scale international coal conferences, which attract delegates from all over the world. It also runs
focused regional events, exhibitions, field trips and training courses. It has a reputation for employing the highest organisational standards.
In 2013, Coaltrans is running events in Australia, Brazil, China, Colombia, Germany, India, Indonesia, Mongolia, Mozambique, Poland,
Russia, Singapore, South Africa, UK and USA. For more information please visit www.coaltrans.com.