The International Biomass Congress & Expo aims to bring together leading producers, suppliers, regulators and other engaged organisations over a two day period. High-level speakers, experts in their field, will address a range of topical issues relating to the biomass sector.

Brought to you by Bioenergy Insight, the leading international biomass magazine, this year’s conference will be held in Brussels, Belgium and co-located with the International Biogas Congress & Expo as well as the renowned Biofuels International Conference and Expo, making this series of bio events our largest gathering yet of bio related companies, giving participants unrivalled coverage.

To join us as a sponsor, exhibitor or potential speaker please contact andrew@bioenergy-news.com / +44 (0)203 551 5753

Agenda

DAY ONE: 23rd March 2021

9.30 The role of Biomass in the European Green Deal
Hans van Steen, Acting Director on Renewables, Research, Innovation and Energy Efficiency, Directorate General for Energy, European Commission

9.45 The impact of Covid-19 on the Biomass Markets
Niels Severinsen, Procurement Officer, Hofor

10.15 Spotlight on Germany: Expanding the fuels mix at CHP plants to include waste wood
Markus Süßmann, Head of Special Projects, Danpower

10.45 Networking break

11.15 Advanced Pellet Fuel from a Proven Technology
Bjørn H. Knappskog, CEO, Arbaflame

11.45 Financing CHP biomass projects
Pierre-Emmanuel Noel, Senior Banker – Public Sector & Infrastructure, European Investment Bank

12.15 Q&A with this morning’s speakers

12.45 Networking Lunch

2.00 Session two: Opening remarks from the Chair

2.15 Sustainability Update
Carsten Huljus, Chief Executive Officer, Sustainable Biomass Programme

2.45 Biomass trading: woodchips & pellet auctions across Europe

Overview of the biomass sector in the Baltic States
Pricing

Svetlana Kavina, Head of Business Development, Baltpool

3.15 Networking break

3.45 Case study: 75MW Biomass power plant in Asia

Feedstock choices
Sustainability
Overview of the biomass sector in Asia

Yoshinobu Kusano, Executive Advisor, Biomass Energy, Renova

4.15 Spot exchange e-trading with biomass in Belarus: challenges & opportunities

Current situation on Belarusian biomass market and trends for the future
COVID-19 pandemic impact
Government regulations
Production capacities & major producers

Maxim Andreev, Foreign Relations Department, Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange OJSC

4.45 Networking drinks

DAY TWO: 24th March 2021

9.30 Welcoming remarks from the Chair

9.45 Future Outlook for the Global Industrial Wood Pellet Market
Thomas Meth, Executive VP, Sales and Marketing, Enviva Partners

10.15 Enhancing Biomethane plants efficiency
Malek Mezni, Project Manager, Azola

10.45 Networking break

11.15 Wood waste – in between wood and waste management

General market overview in European and global context
Uncertainties and opportunities in biomass market
Role of biomass in renewable energy
Regional policy review, analysis on regulatory framework

Lauma Kazuša, Head of Market Analysis, SUEZ Trading Europe

11.45 The role of biomass in the European Green Deal
Philippe Mengal, Executive Director, Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking

12.15 Q&A with this morning’s speakers

12.45 Networking lunch

2.00 Opening remarks from the Chair

2.15 Complying with EU regulations to build a sustainable & efficient biomass plant

Considerations with sourcing biomass feedstock
Emissions
Creating a circular economy
Meeting the 2029 regulatory requirements to re-use phosphor

Frank S. Lund, Head of Strategy and Marketing, AET Biomass

2.45 Negative Emissions Pellet Production

What are the energy intensive machines and processes when producing pellets
Tackle those energy hogging processes
How we can reduce the emissions by changing the dryer
How we can achieve negative emissions (remove emissions for per ton pellet used for energy)

Manish Verma, Business Development Manager, Swedish Exergy

3.10 Topic TBC
Martin Bentele, CEO, German Pellet Association, DEPV

3.35 Topic TBC
Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials

4.00 End of conference

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Save €1,395 - 3 for 2 -Only pay for 2 delegates when registering 3 from your company The 2021 delegate rates start from €699 for one day or €1,395 for 2 days.

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Agenda

DAY ONE: 23rd March 2021

9.30 The role of Biomass in the European Green Deal Hans van Steen, Acting Director on Renewables, Research, Innovation and Energy Efficiency, Directorate General for Energy, European Commission

9.45 The impact of Covid-19 on the Biomass Markets Niels Severinsen, Procurement Officer, Hofor

10.15 Spotlight on Germany: Expanding the fuels mix at CHP plants to include waste wood Markus Süßmann, Head of Special Projects, Danpower

10.45 Networking break

11.15 Advanced Pellet Fuel from a Proven Technology Bjørn H. Knappskog, CEO, Arbaflame

11.45 Financing CHP biomass projects Pierre-Emmanuel Noel, Senior Banker – Public Sector & Infrastructure, European Investment Bank

12.15 Q&A with this morning’s speakers

12.45 Networking Lunch

2.00 Session two: Opening remarks from the Chair

2.15 Sustainability Update Carsten Huljus, Chief Executive Officer, Sustainable Biomass Programme

2.45 Biomass trading: woodchips & pellet auctions across Europe

Svetlana Kavina, Head of Business Development, Baltpool

3.15 Networking break

3.45 Case study: 75MW Biomass power plant in Asia

Yoshinobu Kusano, Executive Advisor, Biomass Energy, Renova

4.15 Spot exchange e-trading with biomass in Belarus: challenges & opportunities

Maxim Andreev, Foreign Relations Department, Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange OJSC

4.45 Networking drinks

DAY TWO: 24th March 2021

9.30 Welcoming remarks from the Chair

9.45 Future Outlook for the Global Industrial Wood Pellet Market Thomas Meth, Executive VP, Sales and Marketing, Enviva Partners

10.15 Enhancing Biomethane plants efficiency Malek Mezni, Project Manager, Azola

10.45 Networking break

11.15 Wood waste – in between wood and waste management

Lauma Kazuša, Head of Market Analysis, SUEZ Trading Europe

11.45 The role of biomass in the European Green Deal Philippe Mengal, Executive Director, Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking

12.15 Q&A with this morning’s speakers

12.45 Networking lunch

2.00 Opening remarks from the Chair

2.15 Complying with EU regulations to build a sustainable & efficient biomass plant

Frank S. Lund, Head of Strategy and Marketing, AET Biomass

2.45 Negative Emissions Pellet Production

Manish Verma, Business Development Manager, Swedish Exergy

3.10 Topic TBC Martin Bentele, CEO, German Pellet Association, DEPV

3.35 Topic TBC Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials

4.00 End of conference

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9.30 The role of Biomass in the European Green Deal
Hans van Steen, Acting Director on Renewables, Research, Innovation and Energy Efficiency, Directorate General for Energy, European Commission

9.45 The impact of Covid-19 on the Biomass Markets
Niels Severinsen, Procurement Officer, Hofor

10.15 Spotlight on Germany: Expanding the fuels mix at CHP plants to include waste wood
Markus Süßmann, Head of Special Projects, Danpower

11.15 Advanced Pellet Fuel from a Proven Technology
Bjørn H. Knappskog, CEO, Arbaflame

11.45 Financing CHP biomass projects
Pierre-Emmanuel Noel, Senior Banker – Public Sector & Infrastructure, European Investment Bank

2.15 Sustainability Update
Carsten Huljus, Chief Executive Officer, Sustainable Biomass Programme

9.45 Future Outlook for the Global Industrial Wood Pellet Market
Thomas Meth, Executive VP, Sales and Marketing, Enviva Partners

10.15 Enhancing Biomethane plants efficiency
Malek Mezni, Project Manager, Azola

11.45 The role of biomass in the European Green Deal
Philippe Mengal, Executive Director, Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking

3.10 Topic TBC
Martin Bentele, CEO, German Pellet Association, DEPV

3.35 Topic TBC
Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials

We have a number of cost-effective options to suit all budgets. To discuss please contact:
andrew@bioenergy-news.com / +44 (0)203 551 5753