5th Technical Workshop: Cost-Benefit Analysis of Gas Infrastructure Projects: Analytical Techniques and Tools
EVENT DESCRIPTION
April 4-5, 2019 // Budapest, Hungary
Organized by:
Sponsored by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Organized by the Energy Regulators Regional Association (ERRA) and
the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC)
Framework and Issues:
This USAID-supported workshop, co-organized by ERRA and NARUC, will explore analytical techniques and tools to conduct a cost-benefit analysis (CBA) of gas transmission investment projects and plans submitted to national regulatory authorities by utilities.
The two-day workshop will feature presentations and case studies showcasing various regulators’ and TSOs’ experience with cost-benefit analysis of gas infrastructure projects, and it will likewise introduce an Excel-based tool, developed by NARUC’s project adviser, for regulators to use in investment appraisal.
Workshop Agenda
Regulatory Role and Approaches in Investment Plan Appraisal and CBA Tools and Techniques
Registration
Welcoming Remarks
Gas Investment Plan Review and Appraisal Guide: Principles, Role of Cost-Benefit Analysis, and Regulatory Approach
Coffee break
Regulatory Case Study - Lithuanian Regulatory Experience in Cost-Benefit Analysis
Regulatory Case Study - US Regulator
Lunch
Modelling based CBA and its application to arrive to a ranking of gas infrastructure projects. Limits and best practices
Facilitated Discussion on Regulator’s and TSO’s experiences from application of Cost-benefit analysis and tools
Coffee break
Objectives and Architecture of the CBA tool
CBA tool components/worksheets: rationale, description and functionality
Key Takeaways from Day 1
Adjourn
CBA Tool
Preparation for Team Interactive Exercise
Team Interactive Exercises with Regulators – Part 1
Coffee break
Team Interactive Exercise with Regulators (cont’d)
Lunch
Team Interactive Exercise with Regulators – Part 2
Coffee break
Team Interactive Exercise with Regulators (cont’d)
Wrap-up and Key Takeaways
Adjourn
Speaker bio
Registration
In case of interest in participation please inform the Secretariat.
Materials
Venue
Budapest
Hungary
Premises of the Hungarian Energy and Public Utility Regulatory Authority (HEA)
Address: Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út 52, 1054 Budapest, Hungary
Accommodation
HOTEL PRESIDENT BUDAPEST
H-1054 Budapest, Hold u. 3-5.
Mobil: +36 30 670 7180
Tel: +36 1 510 3410
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The single room rate is 120 EUR/night. For double occupancy the room rate is 140 EUR/night.
The above rates include rich buffet breakfast, VAT (18%) as well 4% city tax., unlimited free WIFI internet access.