Growth of the South Korean biomass power in 2013 has since boosted the production of wood pellets in Vietnam and to-date, Vietnamese producers are one of the key leaders for the supply to the fast-expanding North Asia – Japan, South Korea and China.

In October 2017, it has been reported that more than 800 biomass power projects, 12.4GW capacity, have been approved in Japan.  With current supply from domestic supply, Canada, Vietnam, USA & South East Asia, this sheer number of projects still sparks questions on biomass fuel availability and sustainability, from, to feed when all these capacity come on-stream.  

South Korea’s wood pellet demand is also expected to increase, given the rise in new biomass-consuming facilities scheduled to come on line in the next few years. Imports could reach over 2 million tons this year as utilities continue to transition to a broader use of biomass. 

Meanwhile, robust industrialization and growth in Vietnam has fueled a surging demand for electricity. Electricity consumption from industrial and residential, is expecting to grow by 8 - 12 percent annually through 2020.  And to meet this demand, additional capacity of 4,000 MW per year, from now through 2020, will be required.  The recent revised Power Master Plan VII (towards 2030) emphasized renewable energy capacity growth in wind, solar and biomass power, with targets to increase the percentage of renewable energy power to 7% percent by 2020 and 10 percent by 2030.

CMT invites you to attend the Asia Renewables 2018 – 4th Biomass & BioEnergy Asia on 17 – 19 January 2018.  Co-venue with Vietnam Renewable Power, attendees will hear from a carefully selected speakers-panel of key officials, wood pellets producers, biomass buyers and trade, who share insights on demand and supply, sustainability and economics. 

Key Highlights

• Maximum networking benefits over 2.5 days, offering vital face-to-face interaction in key stakeholders and commercial partners in North Asia’s & South East Asia’s biomass & bioenergy sectors
• Realising Biomass IPP & Co-Firing in South East Asia’s Power Sector
• Demand, Export Prospects & Criteria in Japan & South Korea
• Shipping Market Outlook for Biomass Products (PKS, Wood Pellets, Wood Chips, etc)
• Developing Sustainable-Certified & Export Ready Wood Pellet
• SE Asian Producers Perspective on Developing Reliable Supply for North Asia
• Renewed FDI prospects arising from Master Plan VII & FIT
• Updates from MOIT & EVN on regulation in electricity markets & ventures in the renewable power space
• Pre-Conference Day Site Visit to Wood Pellet Biomass Production Facility & Heineken Sustainable Brewery

Register NOW to attend CMT’s Asia Renewables 2018 – 4th Biomass & BioEnergy Asia with your team.  Contact huiyan@cmtsp.com.sg for attractive group discounts.

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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.

Exhibition / catalogue display can be arranged upon request. Contact fiona@cmtsp.com.sg or (65) 6346 9138