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.
The World Bank and its private investment arm International Finance Corp (IFC) announced plans to provide US$700m in loan financing to help fund renewable power and energy efficiency projects. The IFC will contribute $400m, while the World Bank will commit $300m through its $5.2bn Clean Technology Fund, which provides financing for carbon reduction initiatives in developing nations.
Globally, India is in the fourth position in generating power through biomass and with a huge potential, is poised to become a world leader in biomass energy production.
The global market for thermal and biological waste-to-energy (WTE) technologies was worth $19.9 billion in 2008. According to projections, the sector will be worth $26.2 billion in the next five years. And the industry has now set its sights on China for new project developments and investments.
At the recently concluded Biomass World 2009 conference in Jakarta, “Innovative Financing for Biomass Projects”, a speech by Frédéric CRAMPÉ, Managing Director of ReEx Capital Asia Pte Ltd made the audience sit up and pay close attention.


Mr. Ricky Tagar Risnauli is part of the award-winning team that has developed high quality projects that have met the stringent requirements of the CDM executive board and Methodology Panel in over five categories including grid-connected biomass power generation, and Biomass power generation from a dedicated energy plantation.
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After graduated in Electrical Engineer, Mr Pornsak started his career in Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) in Thermal Plant Engineering Department. EGAT is the only governmental authority which was responsible for the power generation in Thailand, and Mr Pornsak has participated in engineering of various kinds of power plants, eg. gas fired and lignite fired power plants as well as gas turbine and combined cycle plants.
Ricky Tagar Risnauli is currently a CDM Consultant for Mitsubishi UFJ Securities (MUS) Clean Energy Finance Committee, one of the leading players in the carbon credit field with experience in a variety of countries and project types. He is based in Jakarta and responsible for CDM projects in Indonesia, with biomass claiming a significant portion of the projects.
Renat Heuberger is a senior expert in the worldwide Carbon Markets, where he has worked exclusively for the last 9 years. He is co-founder and managing partner of South Pole Carbon Asset Management Ltd, where he is the Head of Project Origination. Renat has sourced several millions of Certified Emission Reductions through CDM project activities in Asia, Africa and Latin America. He overlooked the development of projects from technical and financial feasibility study until the transaction of carbon credits. He has worked in numerous projects involving key players in the carbon market including the World Bank, IETA, UNIDO, UNDP, GTZ and numerous private sector client engagements. Renat has expert knowledge in climate and energy policy with a special focus on renewable energies (Wind, Hydro, Biogas, Biomass, Solar).


















