Title front - Sindh Board Of Investment, Government Of Sindh

Highlights of Events 2011 - 2012International Coal Conference, 2011The province of Sindh is endowed with one of the largest coal (lignite) deposits in the worldcomprising 185 billion tons, which can generate 100,000 MW of electricity for the next 300 years. Outof these huge reserves, 175 billion tons are found in Thar.International Coal Conference, 2011 was the first major initiative by the Government of Sindh toshowcase Thar coalfield as critical to energy security of Pakistan. The purpose of this event was tocreate awareness, showcase the potential, attract investment and highlight Government of Sindh’sinitiative in the development of Thar coal deposits.The conference was depiction of Sindh government’s commitment to development of Thar coalfieldand its achievements in providing enabling environment for coal mining, power generation andother uses of coal.The conference was addressed and attended by highest level of political leadership and was alsohonoured by the Prime Minister of Pakistan as Chief Guest, Governor Sindh, Federal Minister for Water& Power, Government of Pakistan and Chief Minister of Sindh. Distinguished speakers from China,Australia, UK, Greece, Czech Republic, South Korea and Germany also presented their papers in theConference.More than 850 participants comprising renowned international and national coal sector specialists,potential investors, existing project developers, representatives of development financial institutions,diplomatic corps and other stakeholders attended the Conference.