28-29 Sep, 2017
Johannesburg, SOUTH AFRICA
Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton
Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton
"Expanding the Biomass to Fuel, Gas & Power Capability in Africa!"
"Opportunities for Export & Localised Biomass Power Value Chain"
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While solar and wind renewable power have garnered much larger interest (due to its returns and benefits), a balanced and diverse energy approach from conventional sources and small-scale systems, could provide adequate power output to major cities, industries and rural electrification at greater affordability and minimal environmental impact. Africa has an abundance of agricultural resources that can be utilized efficiently and cost effectively in the bioenergy value chain. From biomass co-firing, dedicated biopower, biogas and biofuels, Europe, the Americas and Asia have exhibited sustainable case studies which Africa can pick up from. To start off, national mandates and supportive framework such as the Feed-In Tariff Scheme for renewable energy capacity to set the foundation support.
“Energy diversity a priority across Africa” ~ July 2017, African Review
“Nampower plans big for several bio-mass power plants” ~ March 2017, Namibia Economist
“Uganda: AfDB supports biomass power plant” ~ February 2017, ESI Africa
Tapping on the European expertise, Namibia’s national power utility (Nampower) recently made bold plans to construct up to 10 biomass power plants (10Mw to 100Mw). Bush biomass resources will be locally sourced and to be supplied to these power plants by the commercial farmers. More regional examples as such are springing up in biomass power, biogas and biofuels.
As firewood is still one of the key cooking fuel source in the region, converting these hazardous living habits can be a tall order. Especially in Africa, bioenergy projects is linked to sustainability and improvement of quality of life for local populations.
While the bioenergy sector is still in its nascent state, export opportunities of African biomass, wood chip, wood pellets, palm kernel shells (PKS), to Europe and North Asia are currently being explored.
With the growing number renewable energy projects in Africa, financiers and investors would then be cautious and selective as they evaluate the bankability, so it has to be sustainably developed, operated and maintained, to offer a solid returns.
Gathering all stakeholders from the regulatory, project developing, technologies and financing, CMT’s Biomass Trade & BioEnergy Africa conference is a NOT TO BE MISSED event for all who are involved in the biomass and bioenergy value chain. Register NOW to attend CMT’s Biomass Trade & BioEnergy Africa with your team. Contact huiyan@cmtsp.com.sg for attractive group discounts. |
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Multiple Benefits to Attain Your Business Leads
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| How you will Benefit from being Connected at CMT’s 2017 Biomass Series? |
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Since 2008, CMT’s Biomass series evolved from and into inter-regional biomass trade and supply, biomass power projects, developments in biofuels, biomass use regulations and more. The series traveled across Europe, America and Asia – from Rotterdam to Brussels to Atlanta to Seoul to Jakarta and last year to Tokyo.
Pegged as the ‘Global Biomass Buyer-Supplier Meet’ it has connected over thousands of wood pellet, wood chip and agricultural biomass (e.g. Palm Oil, etc) producers & traders, power utilities, and technology providers.
How Can You Get Connected ?
BE AN EXHIBITOR – Showcase Your Brands/Products
BE A SPONSER – Hosting Raise your corporate profile
BE A SPEAKER – Lead & Steer Discussions
BE A DELEGATE – Networking with industry best
Find Out More
For more information and to find out how you can actively participate, please contact me on +65 6346 9113 or email me at huiyan@cmtsp.com.sg |
| Be a Sponsor or Exhibitor! |
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This event is an excellent platform to promote your organization to influential players and investors in the industry. Sponsorship opportunities available include Corporate, Exclusive Luncheon & Cocktail sponsor.
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