10-12 Mar, 2010 - Rotterdam, NETHERLANDS
Golden Tulip Rotterdam-Centre
Golden Tulip Rotterdam-Centre
Top Biomass industry decision-makers, Regulators and Researchers from over 30 countries will be convening in Rotterdam for the Biomass Power & Trade Summit on 11-12 March 2010.
While obtaining industry updates was one of their key reasons to participate, many participants revealed that they were also looking forward to exchange ideas and explore collaborations with the key stakeholders in the global Biomass industry including:
Over 8 hours of dedicated networking time has been woven into the Biomass & WtE program schedule, and networking highlights include the Port of Rotterdam’s reception on board their ship ‘Marco Polo’, the and the pre-conference registration and cocktail hosted by the Rotterdam Biomass Commodities Network.
With the registration deadline approaching, interested parties are strongly encouraged to confirm their participation for the Biomass Power & Trade conference before seats sell out.
>>Simply Click Here to Register<< On that note, sign up in teams of 3 or more to enjoy a special group discount.
A recent editorial in Sustainable Business.com reported the findings of a recent survey by New Energy Finance, which revealed that the European Emissions Trading Scheme is starting to change the way European power companies make investment decisions, a short 5 years after its introduction. An important trend is the shift of resources towards cleaner power generation technologies.
New Energy Finance sought responses from over 13 companies, who account for over 50% of Europe’s Power Sector CO2 emissions. Respondents all indicated that carbon prices are being fully integrated into their investment decisions in the European Power sectors, with most running several future price scenarios.
Specifically the EU ETS is having a clear impact on the build-rate of biomass co-firing capacity.
Although carbon prices alone are insufficient to justify an immediate shift to lower CO2 emitting technologies, fuel prices, power prices and direct government support for renewables are also having an impact on attitudes among European power producers.
Only 8.5% of the energy consumed in Europe comes from renewable sources, and Bio power generation is expected to play a vital role in achieving the 20% share of renewable energies by 2020.
Despite the huge growth potential in the industry, the industry is not without its own set of challenges, key amongst them feedstock supply.
The success of the Biomass to power industry depends, to a large degree, on the quantity and quality of biomass available, and on the industry's ability to cost-effectively transport, handle and utilize biomass for energy production.
The upcoming Biomass Power & Trade summit examines the growth of the BioEnergy industry in Europe, and its impact on Biomass trade around the world. The Conference, supported by the IEA BioEnergy Task 40 group and the Port of Rotterdam, meets in Rotterdam on 11-12 Mar 2010.
The conference has invited a panel of Biomass Power producers, Biomass producers, Traders, Key European regulators and technology experts to discuss the EU’s pending BioEnergy mandates, sustainability issues, certification, global biomass trade, and upcoming technologies.
Speakers include key representatives of:
Biomass Power & Trade is now accepting registrations to participate as delegates. Interested parties are invited to submit their registrations via online form by >>Clicking here<<.
Those keen on exploring sponsorship and media partnership packages can write to Ms. Reema at reema@cmtsp.com.sgwith their enquiries and proposals.
Global demand for Biomass is rapidly growing especially in Europe, where EU 2020's target for renewable energy, is a major driver for this growth. The Biomass Trade & Power conference, which meets in Rotterdam on 11-12 March 2010, analyzes latest developments in BioEnergy, tackles issues hampering the establishment of a biomass trading platform, and discusses the future of a real commodity market for biomass.
Rotterdam, THE NETHERLANDS- 2 February 2010 /Press Release/ -- Global demand for Biomass (Agricultural and Forestry Residues, Energy Crops and Wood Pellets) is rapidly growing especially in Europe, where EU 2020's target for renewable energy (20% in gross energy consumption), is driving this growth.
The Biomass Trade & Power conference, which meets in Rotterdam on 11-12 March 2010 analyzes latest developments in BioEnergy, tackles issues hampering the establishment of a biomass-trading platform, and discusses the future of a real commodity market for biomass. The IEA Task Force 40 and the Port of Rotterdam are supporting the conference and sending representatives to speak.
The conference will present updates on EU’s Sustainability Requirement of Biomass for Use in Power and Energy Sector, as well as their Biomass Certification standards with insights from the European Commission’s Directorate-General, Agriculture and Rural Development and Directorate-General for Transport and Energy.
Also on the agenda are a series of sessions offering a Biomass Exporters’ Perspective, where attendees will be able to assess the global biomass pellets supply outlook. Experts from Latgran Ltd, Beijing Shengchang BioEnergy S&T Co., Ltd. Climate Change Solutions and other leading Biomass Exporters will provide updates on supplies from China, Australia, Brazil, Malaysia, the Baltic Region and Canada.
In addition to the above, the conference has also lined up a showcase of biomass pre-treatment technologies, with inisights from BTG Bioliquids BV and Ebes AG on Torrefaction and Pyrolysis. The conference is also highlighting Bio-char, with representatives of the USDA, the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, and the German Academy of Science & Engineering discussing the potential applications of Biochar as an alternative for carbon sequestration, a solution for soil enhancement and a replacement for coal in power plants.
Other sessions on agenda will include an evaluation on EU’s demand for heat and power production, and biomass producers, importers, trade and power companies stakeholders’ perspectives on the commoditization of biomass.
A Special highlight at Biomass Trade & Power conference is a tour on board the 25-meter long vessel, the “Nievue Maze”, to explore the Rotterdam Port’s wood pellet terminal and view first-hand, all the latest developments undertaken by the Port of Rotterdam, to increase their Biomass handling capabilities. The Port of Rotterdam is also hosting a networking cocktail on board their ship.
Those seeking more information on participation and sponsorship & media exchange opportunities at the Biomass Trade & Power conference should visit www.cmtevents.com/?ev=100306 immediately.
