Archive for June, 2009
Over 16,000 MW of Potential Biomass Power generation estimated in India! Upcoming Opportunities showcased at Biomass & WtE.
Jun 26th
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.
India can generate as much as 16,000MW of biomass power, according to the Biomass Resource Atlas of India, an Indian Institute of Science (IISc) project to map biomass potential in the country, but only about 700 MW is on stream now.
The upcoming capacity expansion opportunities in India’s growing Biomass to Power sector will be a key area of focus at the upcoming Biomass & WtE (Waste to Energy) conference in Shanghai on 28-29 October.
In fact, a key player in India’s upcoming Biomass to Power sector will be presenting insights at the conference. Anil Lala, Corporate Director at AllGreen Energy India Pvt. Ltd, a subsidiary of Singapore-based AllGreen Energy Pte., Ltd, will be sharing an update on All Green’s ambitious 10 Biomass-to-energy projects development plan.
AllGreen plans to raise US$100 Million to set up ten 6.5MW biomass-to-energy projects across India over three years. The first three, projected to go on-stream by March 2010, will be in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Madhya Pradesh.
India has an installed power capacity of 147,000MW and experiences a 15% shortfall during peak hours, between 7pm and 10pm, according to the Central Electricity Authority, which advises the Union government on power policies. While AllGreen’s 6.5MW power plants may seem paltry in the larger scheme of things, biomass is touted to have the potential to light up rural India, and Biomass to energy has tremendous potential in this agrarian country.
Biomass & WtE also features insights from GN Murthy, Deputy General Manager – New Initiatives, ITC Limited – Agri Business Division the Biomass feedstock supplier for AllGreen’s project. Touching on, “Ensuring Stable Biomass Supply & Quality for AllGreen’s Mega Project”, Mr. Murthy will share on key challenges in delivering the 40,000-50,000 tones of biomass/annum needed by each of the ten planned 6.5 MW Power plants.
Beyond the central government, Indian states are also taking an active role in promoting Biomass to energy and inviting private investment. In June 2009, the State owned Punjab Energy Development Agency (PEDA) announced the allocation of 31 decentralized Biomass Power Projects with aggregate capacity of 338 MW to private developers.
At Biomass & WtE we’ve invited Shirish Garud, Fellow & Area Convenor, Renewable Energy Technology Applications & Coordinator, REEEP South Asia Secretariat to share a private investor’s perspective on “Promoting Bio-Energy from Agricultural Biomass & Municipal Solid Waste (MSW)” in India.
The REEEP South Asia Regional Secretariat was established in 2005 under the AEI (Asian Energy Institute) to create a link between energy services and income generation, using innovative financing as a catalyst, and support Private Pro-poor Small-scale renewable energy Investments in South Asia.
Biomass & WtE offers a cohesive update on upcoming opportunities in India’s Biomass to energy sector in India. Those keen on participating should >>CLICK HERE<< or email jaime@cmtsp.com.sg for more information.
Shanghai’s Yuqiao “Garbage Power” Plant will welcome 50 Biomass & WtE Participants on 29 Oct 2009. More on signing up below.
Jun 12th
In Shanghai’s Yuqiao Industrial Zone, one of China’s biggest waste-to-energy power generators is processing 1,100tonnes of rubbish generated by Shanghai residents every day, and converting it into power.
The Pudong Yuqiao Waste to Energy (WtE) Plant established in 2003, was the first waste-to-energy project in Shanghai, and a landmark achievement in managing waste in China’s second largest city.
At Biomass & WtE, we are offering 50 Conference Participants a unique opportunity to tour the Pudong Yuqiao Waste to Energy (WtE) Plant in our BONUS Site Visit on 29th October 2009.
The delegation will depart from Sofitel Shanghai Jin Jiang Oriental Pudong (conference venue) at 2PM and return at 5PM.
The Site Visit option is open to conference delegates only, and due to space limitations seats will be allocated on a “first-come-first-served” basis.
If you want to join the visit to the Pudong Yuqiao Waste to Energy (WtE) Plant, >>CLICK HERE<< to confirm your participation at Biomass & WtE summit now, and check the box to register for the Site Visit!
$19 Billion Global Waste-to-Energy Sector seeks out China. Upcoming Opportunities Explored in Biomass & WtE conference in Shanghai.
Jun 4th
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.
China represents a brand new frontier for the waste-to-energy sector. Beijing has earmarked 350 billion Yuan (S$75 billion) this year for clean water and waste management on top of a 1 Trillion Yuan allocated under its 11th 5-year plan, which runs to 2010. China is also the world’s largest producer of municipal solid waste. In 2004, China surpassed the United States as the world’s largest producer of municipal solid waste at about 190 million tonnes a year. By 2030, the World Bank estimates that will have more than doubled to at least 480 million tones.
Companies like China Everbright is already in tie-up talks with waste-to-energy company Covanta Holdings, while Waste Management Inc , the largest trash hauler in the United States, announced plans to bid for refuse-fired power plants in the mainland.
In fact, the country’s largest planned waste-to-energy power plant, the Bao’an Waste-to-Energy Plant in Shenzen, will have a daily production capacity of 4,200 tons. Beijing, Shanghai and Tianjin have also begun construction of large incineration projects, according to state media reports.
CMT’s Biomass & Waste-to-Energy conference, to be held on 28-29 October in Shanghai explores these exciting new developments in the waste-to-energy industry , with focus on emerging technologies, upcoming projects around the world, feedstock issues, financing and logistics challenges across the Biomass & Waste-to-Energy value chain with a particular focus on the upcoming industry in China.
Key highlights of the program will include power generation from agricultural biomass, energy recovery from municipal solid waste or WtE (Waste to Energy), securing feedstock with biomass and dedicated energy crops, biomass processing, cellulosic ethanol and biotechnologies converting biomass to fuels and chemicals.
Beyond these, the program will feature intensive panel discussions, spot-on analysis of key industry trends and informative project sharing sessions by the world’s top Biomass players. As part of the Biomass & WtE program, the conference plans to offer two concurrent tracks, to cover Waste to Energy & Cellulosic Ethanol Biotechnologies.
Biomass & WtE is part of the BiomassWorld series of conferences, which has seen participation from over 300 key executives from leading bio-energy companies’ biomass project operators and developers, bio-refinery executives, bio-power executives, biodiesel executives, feedstock developers, policy makers, waste management experts and top players from over 40 countries.
Biomass & WtE will provide an excellent platform for companies to ‘be seen’ and promote their organization and their interests to the industry’s most influential players and investors who will be at the conference.
If you want more information on participation, sponsorship or media exchange opportunities at Biomass & WtE, contact Ms. Jaime Ng, Promotions Manager at +65 6346 9145 or email at jaime@cmtsp.com.sg
