10-12 Mar, 2010 - Rotterdam, NETHERLANDS
Golden Tulip Rotterdam-Centre
Golden Tulip Rotterdam-Centre
"Rise of the new Bio-Commodity for Clean Power Generation"
Pushing forward with Biomass Commodity Market & Bio Power Value Chain
Global demand for Biomass (Agricultural and Forestry Residues, Energy Crops and Wood Pellets) is rapidly growing and especially in Europe, where EU 2020's target for renewable energy (20% in gross energy consumption), is a major driver for this growth. Various European countries' government have released grants and incentive programs to step up the usage of biomass in power generation, such as the United Kingdom and Scotland earlier in November 2009.
This growth drives the need for biomass to be traded as a real "commodity". To make this happen, issues on "commodization" have to be addressed with the clear standards on biomass certification, logistics, price benchmarking on the broad array of biomass products. Commercialising pretreatment technologies, such as Torrefaction, Pyrolysis, etc, will provide solutions to standardization of specification. Bio-char, touted as a alternative for carbon sequestration, is also gaining global interest in the US, Australia and Europe, for soil enhancement and replacement for coal in power plants.
Biomass has widely been used in power generation and for heating purposes. Combustion and Co-firing are the most widespread conversion technologies for electricity and heat generation, also in district heating. In large-scale commercial plants, security in supply of biomass, as well as transportation and handling, becomes critical for sustainable operation and even financing.
Sustainability and reliability in the market dynamics of biomass demand/supply is critical for the development of stable global biomass trading market activities. Supported by Port of Rotterdam and IEA Bioenergy Task 40, CMT presents a industry-stakeholders' lineup at the Biomass Trade & Power Conference. The conference aims to analyze EU and other regions' developments in bioenergy and tackle issues the establishment a biomass trading, realizing a real commodity market. This is a MUST- HAVE for long term security of the bioenergy sector.
Hot issues discussed at CMT's Biomass Trade & Power:
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You will network with
- Biomass/Pellets Producers, Traders & Importers
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- Pulp & Paper |
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.
26 Feb, 2010
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.
09 Feb, 2010
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.
02 Feb, 2010
BTG-BTL has plans to build a pyrolysis plant at Hengelo's AkzoNobel site. The letter of intent was signed at the end of September by AkzoNobel Industrial Chemicals, Empyro and BTG Bioliquids. In the new plant wood will be converted to oil. The plant will also deliver steam to AkzoNobel and generate electricity for delivery to the public grid.
Largest pyrolysis plant in Europe
The Empyro plant, owned by the shareholders Tree Power and BTG Bioliquids, will “convert 5 metric tons of dry wood into oil, steam and electricity, per hour”. This conversion takes place on a commercial scale and uses a technique, owned by BTG Bioliquids. This technique has already proven itself in Malaysia, where a plant uses residual products of a palm oil plant.
The new pyrolysis installation will be the largest in Europe and building it will require an investment of approximately 13 million Euros. A substantial part of the investment will be covered by an European subsidy because it is a pilot project. The installation will be built on a piece of land of 1 hectare and will be 20 meters high.
It is expected that the construction can start in the second quarter of 2010.
Source: http://www.btgworld.com/news.php#top , 10th October 2009
For more information on pyrolysis, join Mr. Gerhard Muggen, Managing Director of BTG Bioliquids BV. as he presents his paper on Pre-Treatment Biomass Using Pyrolysis Technologies at the Biomass Trade & Power conference, 11- 12 March 2010 held in Rotterdam.
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29 Jan, 2010
The International Energy Agency (IEA) identified key policies and practices that would contribute to increased biomass utilization throughout the world.”
The paper distinguishes ‘bad’ biomass from ‘good’ biomass and ‘better’ biomass. Warning that biomass could be ‘bad’ without safeguards, it notes the threat of GHG emissions and loss of biodiversity from land use change, food insecurity, overuse of water, and mismanagement of soil if the increased use of biomass is left unchecked.
Getting to ‘better’ and even ‘good’ is not just a matter of increased investment. Although biomass currently provides 75 percent of all renewable energy and approximately 13 percent of global energy supply, the paper finds that all countries are significantly underusing their domestic potential of sustainable bioenergy and international trade of bioenergy is only in its early stage of development. The paper provides a roadmap to better utilization of sustainable biomass includes specific milestones for the near-term, medium-term, and longer-term.
Source from http://www.biomassintel.com/iea-report-warns-against-bad-biomass/ posted by Mackinnon Lawrence on Wednesday, 20 January 2010.
Get more insights from IEA Bioenergy Task 40 at the Biomass Trade & Power as they will be supporting this event on 11- 12 March 2010 in Rotterdam.
Register to book a seat now >>click here<<
28 Jan, 2010
"Europe is leading rapid growth in the wood biomass energy sector with demand for wood pellets seen growing at 8 to 10 per cent annually in coming years, according to Wood Resources Quarterly.
Wood pellets are made mainly from wood waste – bark, sawdust and wood chips – from forestry operations. Compressing wood waste into pellets creates a more efficient-burning fuel than wood chips. Wood biomass fuel is seen as a valuable source of renewable energy and, if produced sustainably, offers a climate-friendly alternative to fossil fuels.
The wood biomass industry in Europe is seeing the benefits of the EU’s target to produce 20 per cent of power needs from renewable energy by 2020. It’s being led by increasing demand for pellets and investment in pellet production in Sweden, Germany, Denmark and Britain, the WRQ reports.
Sweden alone used almost two million tonnes in 2008, 20 per cent of world demand, producing almost 1.6 million tons at home and importing the balance from Canada and elsewhere in Europe. The number of pellet-producing plants in Europe has reached 450 and is expected to increase significantly over the next few years.
The industry is also benefiting from investment inspired by government green stimulus measures. The pellet market is growing in the United States where a federal tax credit of up to $1500 is currently offered on the purchase and installation of high-efficiency stoves and heaters, including wood or pellet-burning units.”
Source: http://www.carbonpositive.net Thursday, 5 November 2009.
For more information on wood pellets, join Mr. Spike Veer, Business Analyst of Endex, as he presents his paper on Wood Pellets’ Market Outlook, Pricing Trends & Benchmarking at the Biomass Trade & Power conference, 11- 12 March 2010 held in Rotterdam.
Participate by registering now >>click here<<
18 Jan, 2010
The IEA BioEnergy Task 40 & the Port of Rotterdam are supporting the Biomass Trade summit on 11-12 March 2010 in Rotterdam.
Biomass Trade unites current and future producers of biomass-derived power, fuels and chemicals, energy crop growers, municipal leaders, utility executives, technology providers, equipment manufacturers, project developers, investors and policy makers to discuss and debate the Rise of this new Bio-Commodity.
The Biomass Trade conference will provide insights on:
... plus much more...
Biomass Trade also provides opportunities for future and existing biofuels and biomass industry stakeholders to network other industry suppliers and technology providers, as well as utility executives, researchers, policy makers, investors and project developers.
In short, Biomass Trade is designed to help biomass industry stakeholders identify and evaluate future trends in Biomass trade. Tap into the revenue generating potential that Biomass Trade can provide.
Start the journey at the Biomass Trade summit in Rotterdam! Mark 11-12 March 2010 in your calendars.
Those keen on participation, media partnerships, exhibition space and / or sponsorship packages can submit enquiries and proposals to Ms. Jaime Ng at jaime@cmtsp.com.sg.
23 Oct, 2009
The Biomass Trade conference meets in Rotterdam to chart the Rise of a new Bio-Commodity trade for Clean Power Generation in Europe. The March 2010 conference is supported by Port of Rotterdam & IEA Bioenergy Task 40. >>Find out more here...<<
11 Mar, 2010
Highlights of the Biomass Trade Summit agenda have been released. Focus areas at the conference include EU's pending Bioenergy mandates, Biomass power generation in Europe, global biomass trade & more... >>Read more here.<<
11 Mar, 2010
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. >>Click here to explore attendee profiles.<<
26 Feb, 2010
A recent survey by New Energy Finance 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. >>Read More Here<<
09 Feb, 2010
Get more insights from IEA Bioenergy Task 40 at the Biomass Trade & Power as they will be supporting this event on 11- 12 March 2010 in Rotterdam.
02 Feb, 2010
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 in Rotterdam on 11-12 March 2010 discusses the establishment of a biomass trading platform and the future of Biomass as a commodity. >>Read More Here<<
02 Feb, 2010
For information on pyrolysis, join Mr. Gerhard Muggen, Managing Director of BTG Bioliquids BV. as he presents his paper on Pre-Treatment Biomass Using Pyrolysis Technologies at the Biomass Trade & Power conference, 11- 12 March 2010 held in Rotterdam.
29 Jan, 2010
