| Day 1 [ Wednesday, 07 Sep 2011 ] |
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07:30
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Registration and Coffee
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08:30
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Morning Chairman’s Welcome & Remarks
Martin Junginger, Assistant Professor
University of Utrecht
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08:40
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Opening Address
Gyu-Seong Han, President
Korea Association of Pellet (Fuel)
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08:50
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Korea's Wood Pellets Policy & Requirements for Energy Generation
Sang Seop Lim, Director, Timber Product & Utilization Division
Korea Forest Service
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09:15
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Demand Forecast for Biomass (Wood Pellets, etc) in Japan
Kunio Wakiwaka, GM, Utility Marketing
Mitsui & Co., Ltd
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09:40
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Prospect & Plan for Biomass in Genco
- RPS in Korea, Portfolio & focused field for RPS
- Preparation of biomass by Genco
- View on biomass by Genco
- What kind of biomass does Genco use?
Yonggyun Roh, General Manager, New Business Development Team
Korea East-West Power Co Ltd (EWP)
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10:10
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How does the Design of Policies Influence Pellet Demand?
- How much does it cost to achieve the Renewable Portfolio Standard - A quick benchmark on renewable energy investments?
- What policies are required to change the landscape?
- What price on CO2 is required for it to really make a difference?
- Are pellets a preferred fuel and how will this change with time?
Mr. Rickard Frithiof, Analyst
AFRY - AF Pöyry
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10:40
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Discussion followed by Morning Reception
Sponsored by 
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11:20
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Rise of Palm Kernel Shells (PKS) for Power Generation – Supply/Export Outlook from Indonesia and Practical Guidance
Mr. Andrea Alessandrini, Managing Director
PT Trenergy Biomasse Indonesia
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11:45
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Wood Pellets or Agricultural Pellets - Pluses and Minuses
- Energy content, emissions, chlorine and ash
- Technical issues for use in large and small applications : 100% biomass and cofiring with coal
- Sustainable growth and environmental issues
- Availability and cost
Dr. Carl Kukkonen, CTO
VIASPACE Green Energy Inc
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12:10
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Delivering the Promise of Palm Biomass
Chia Lik Khai, Executive Director
QL Resources Berhad
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12:40
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Discussion followed by Networking Lunch
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14:00
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Afternoon's chairman
Ing. George van Bommel, Senior Energy Systems Consultant
BioTorTech BV
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14:05
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Impact of Regulatory Measures and Incentives on Biomass Pellets Productions & Usage
- Consequential impact on Industry & Market Dynamics
- Sustainability, Accountability & Responsibility
Ms. Suan Kim Ooi, Director
Builders Biomass Sdn Bhd
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14:30
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Outlook of Global Woody Biomass Trade – Drivers & Key Considerations
- IPCC special report on renewable energy sources
- Development solid biomass trade (mainly wood pellet) from 2011 to 2020 to the EU
- Sustainability criteria for solid biomass in the EU
- Wood chips versus wood pellets: trade & competition
- Opportunities and impact on Asia's demand & supply
Martin Junginger, Assistant Professor
University of Utrecht
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14:55
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Developments & Trends in Global Biomass Pelleting
- Market growth by regions. (pellets production). Trends and drivers by region.
- New markets. New countries in development of Biofuel pellets.
- New Raw materials for Biofuel production. Straw and agricultural / plantation by products.
- Case story and presentation Video. Large scale straw pelleting trials and developments in UK
- Mega plants. 500.000 tpa + plant solutions. Industrial pellets for power plants. Refined full line engineering solutions and small scale biopellet plants in emerging regions.
Richard Hickey, Global Sales & Service Director
Andritz Feed & Biofuel
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15:20
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Discussion followed by Afternoon Reception
Sponsored by 
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Insights into Global Wood Pellets Supply & Processing
- Production/Export Outlook - Export Advantage to North Asia (With considerations of cost of raw materials, processing & logistics) |
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15:50
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Australia
Jarrod Waring ***, Business Development Manager
Plantation Energy Australia Pty Ltd
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16:15
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Canada
Mr. Vaughan Bassett, Senior Vice President, Biomass Sales & Logistics
Drax
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16:40
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Premium Grade Wood Pellets from New Zealand, Applications and Benefits
Peter Kernohan, Sales and Technical Manager
Solid Energy Renewable Fuels Ltd. (Nature's Flame)
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17:05
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Critical Factors in Optimizing Biomass Supply Solutions
James Leitheiser, Director, Global Business Services
Weyerhaeuser Solutions
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17:45
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Discussion followed by End of Day One
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18:00
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Networking Reception for Speakers & Delegates
Sponsored by 
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| Day 2 [ Thursday, 08 Sep 2011 ] |
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09:00
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Chairman’s Remarks
Petri Haataja, Head of Energy Consulting, Asia Pacific
AFRY Singapore Pte Ltd ( Formerly Pöyry Management Consulting (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. )
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09:10
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Sustainability & Certification: Progress & Impact on Global Wood Pellets Trade
Samuel Owen, Vice President, Asia Pacific
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09:35
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Advantages of Large Scale Integrated Biomass Energy Production Projects
Dr. Andrew Grogan, Technical Director
Aligned Energy Limited
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10:05
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Discussion followed by Networking Coffee
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10:40
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Palm Kernel Shells (PKS) Supply from Malaysia and Practical Experience
Albert Law, Business Development Manager
Global Green Synergy Sdn. Bhd
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11:05
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Practical Experience in Bulk Handling of Wood Pellets
- Post facilities & Ship safety in bulk handling
Mr. Siu Hong Lee, CEO
Control Union Korea Co., Ltd.
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11:30
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Torrefied Pellet from Korea Domestic Wood Species
Hyoung-Woo, Lee, Director/Professor - Biomass Utilization Center
Chonnam National University
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12:00
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Final Discussion followed by Closing Lunch
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13:00
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Torrefaction Technologies and Economics
Edward Ryall, Commercial and Marketing Director
AREVA Bioenergy
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Torrefaction Technologies and Economics
Angelika Rubick ***, Project leader, Bioenergy and Environmental Technology
Austrian Research Institute for Chemistry and Technology (Osterreichisches Forschungsinstitut für Chemie und Technik)
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Torrefaction Technologies & Economics (I)
Ing. George van Bommel, Senior Energy Systems Consultant
BioTorTech BV
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Torrefaction Technologies & Economics (II)
Ing. George van Bommel, Senior Energy Systems Consultant
BioTorTech BV
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13:30
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End of Conference
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(Separately Bookable Workshop)
13:30 - 18:00
Post Conference Workshop
Torrefaction Technologies
and Economics
- With Focus on Agro-Biomass - Technical details and Processes involved
- Pelletizing and Densification of Torrefied Materials
- Torrefaction of Agro-Biomass in Asia (Palm based PKS/EFB, Sugar Bagasse, etc)
- Product Specifications, Safety and Sustainability Issues within Production, Logistics and Handling
- Torrefaction of Agro-Biomass : Processes, Technology & Pelletisation
- Case Study: Setting up a biomass torrefaction project & Key considerations in plant construction
Workshop Facilitators/Speakers 1. Drs. Ing. George van Bommel, BioTorTech 2. Mrs. Angelika Rubick, OFI 3. Senior Expert, Thermya (Details to be advised) |
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14:00
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Angelika Rubick ***, Project leader, Bioenergy and Environmental Technology
Austrian Research Institute for Chemistry and Technology (Osterreichisches Forschungsinstitut für Chemie und Technik)
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