According to Dan Meredith, Corporate Public Relations Manager for RWE npower, at full capacity the plant will use approximately 2.5 million tons of wood pellets by the time the plant switches from coal to only biomass. This switch would account for 10% of renewable energy output for the U.K. going into 2012.

To provide updates on global growth in biomass based power generation & trade/demand , latest on on-going projects, infrastructure, investment & trade, CMT will be hosting its 3rd Biomass Trade and Power on 23-24  Feb 2012. The conference in Brussels is a perfect networking & information exchange platform for all Biomass Power producers, Biomass producers, Traders, Key European regulators and technology experts and more.

CMT has also arranged an exclusive Pre-Conference Site Visit on 22 February 2012 to Rodenhuize Power Station, located in Ghent, Belgium. The site visit is open for bookings on first-come-first basis to the conference registered delegates only.

Download Brochure or submit your queries to hafizah@cmtsp.com.sg

Source: Biomass magazine

Na twee geweldige jaren in Rotterdam verhuist de Biomass Trade en Power Summit naar Brussel. Op 23 en 24 februari staan de volgende onderwerpen op de agenda: de globale handel in biomassa en de groei en kansen van elektriciteitsproductie in regio’s zoals de EU, VK, Azië en de VS. Het 2012 event voorziet een bezoek aan de elektriciteitscentrale van Rodenhuize, een 180mW biomassa gestookte centrale, gevestigd in Gent, België voor de aanvang van de conferentie.

Gespreid over anderhalve dag en met thema ‘s zoals de garantie van de operationele vooruitgang en duurzame groei in een transparante economie en met een strategische bijeenkomst van stakeholders uit meer dan 30 landen uit de sector van het aanbod van biomassa & elektriciteitsproductie, is het evenement voorzien van zinvolle interacties en netwerking.

Op de conferentie zijn een indrukwekkend aantal experts aanwezig, waaronder:

• De heer Shanmugam Pattu, directeur van Cetex Energy Generation Co Pvt Ltd met zijn studie “de huidige situatie van India voor groene stroomproductie uit bio-energie.
• Edita Vagonyte, Manager Europese Zaken van de Europese Biomassa Associatie – AEBIOM – geeft een evaluatie over de inspanningen van de Europese Raad van Pellets & de vooruitgang van de industriële integratie van het ENplus Pellet Certificatie Schema.
• Dr. Marieke Harteveld, Consultant Bio-energie & Biobased Economy met Ecofys Nederland BV heeft het over de duurzaamheidscriteria voor vaste biomassa & ILUC.
• De heer Robin Post van der Burg, directeur Business Development bij Topell Energy BV presenteert de Productie Waarde Keten van Getorrificeerde Pellets
• De heer Jonas Wilde van Vattenfall AB, de heer Rob Prange, Algemeen Director van het Nederlandse Energy Solutions en Rob Verheem, adjunct-directeur bij NCEA dat Afrika’s focus van biomassa op lopende projecten, infrastructuur en Investment & Trade analyseert.
• De heer Johan Granath, hoofd van bio-energie bij Ekman & Co AB geeft de stand van zaken over Vyborgskaya Cellulose Pellet Plant & het onderscheid tussen het werken met een agent en een trader.
• De heer Michael Wild, hoofd van Wild & Partners KG over de case studie van getorrificeerde biomassa/pellets- het is eindelijk zover!.
• De heer Patrick de Jamblinne, CEO, Tuzetka (2ZK) onderzoekt de ontwikkeling van bio-energie in Centraal-Europa & de integrale keten van biomassa pellets (houtachtige en agro-residuen),

Daarnaast zullen er updates worden gepresenteerd over de internationale groei van de elektriciteitsproductie en handel van biomassa/vraag in het Verenigd Koninkrijk en Polen door Mairi Black van Drax Power Station en de heer Piotr M. Nowak, Manager van het buitenlandse handelsdepartement van vaste brandstoffen van Trading Department Weglokoks SA. Ondertussen zal Dr Yves Ryckmans, de Chief Technology Officer Biomassa bij Electrabel – Laborelec een overzicht geven over de vooruitgang van het Houtpellets Kopers Initiatief voor duurzaamheid & specificaties voor industriële houtpellets.

Voor meer informatie en om uw team te registreren voor de conferentie en de site te bezoeken gaat u naar de officiële event pagina op http://www.cmtevents.com/aboutevent.aspx?ev=120208.

*Translated by ODE-Vlaanderen medewerker

The MD of the Commercial Department of Port of Amsterdam, Koen Overtoom,  estimated that by 2020, The Netherlands, Germany, Scandinavia and the UK will require 15Million tones of biomass a year. As a result, the port of Amsterdam will acquire a significant market share in the north-west European market for biomass transhipment, said Overtoom.

With this backdrop, CMT’s is pleased to be hosting 3rd Biomass Trade and Power on 23-24  Feb 2012 to be held in Brussels focussing on the evolving Biomass commodity market especially in the EU region. The conference also features an exclusive Pre-Conference Site Visit on 22 February 2012 to Rodenhuize Power Station, located in Ghent, Belgium. This site visit is especially arranged for and opened for bookings on first-come-first basis to the conference registered delegates only.

Register your team now or email hafizah@cmtsp.com.sg

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Global demand for Biomass is rapidly growing , especially in Europe. As fuel stock for power and heat,  biomass investment has been hailed to be more lucrative than any other renewable – offering higher yields, earlier returns and greater potential for economies of scale.  CMT’s 3rd Biomass Trade and Power, 22-24  Feb 2012 to be held in Brussels emphasizes the Global Biomass Trade & Power generation growth and opportunities in regions like EU, UK, Asia & US.

The details of speakers’ topics and sessions are currently being finalized and will be available soon. Meanwhile one can email Ms. Hafizah at hafizah@cmtsp.com.sg to Pre-register interest .

9 Nov, 2011- Bloomberg

Inevitably, this would allow some of the thermal power plants, which have converted to biomass, to boost their production. Drax, owner of the UK’s biggest coal-fired power station, hopes by 2016 to use biomass for 50% of the output from its 2GW operation. Drax will increase its use of co-firing biomass thanks to the increased incentives commented Dorothy Thompson, Chief Executive Officer of Drax. She added that an additional uplift on the proposed level could further the opportunity for burning more biomass. It is now poised to source half its fuel from Biomass.She commented that is not surprising if biomass is going to become an increasingly important commodity and will eventually replace fossil fuels. Drax is expected to soar higher if high subsidies for enhancing co- firing are introduced.

Many Biomass power plants have been approved in the UK early this year implying the increased competition for biomass-generated power. Against this backdrop, CMT’s 3^rd Biomass Trade and Power, 23-24  Feb 2012 in  Brussels aims to share insights on Global Biomass Trade & Power Generation Growth in EU, in particular UK region. Finalized program details will be released shortly . Meanwhile one can email Ms. Hafizah at hafizah@cmtsp.com.sg to Pre-register interest or send in enquiries.

will host and sponsor a Networking Reception for Speakers & Delegates at the end Day 1, 7th September.

Following a successful inaugural event last year which attracted over 120 participants, Biomass Pellets Trade Asia is meeting for the second time on 7-8 September 2011 in Seoul.

With “Gear up for Asia’s Growing Biomass Demand for Power Generation” & “Global Buyers & Asia Sellers Meet” as its dual themes, the landmark summit promises an exciting and jam-packed agenda with vital sessions that will address all your biomass trade business concerns.

So, join your industry peers as they embark on a 2-day journey at the Sheraton Grande Walkerhill Hotel and make trade happen!

While obtaining industry updates was one of their key reasons to attend, many participants revealed that they were also looking forward to create new collaborations with the key stakeholders in the Asian Biomass industry. Please refer to the attendee profiles below.

Attendees by Industry Segment

Attendees by Country

With the registration deadline approaching, interested parties are strongly encouraged to confirm their participation for the 2^nd Biomass Pellets Trade Asia conference before seats sell out. On that note, sign up in teams of 3 or more to enjoy a special group discount.

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새롭게 추가된 발표자들과 그 주제는 다음과 같습니다.

• 전력회사의 바이오매스에 대한 전망 및 계획 (노용균, 한국동서발전)
• 팜 바이오매스의 전망 (Mr. Chia Lik Khai, QL Resources Berhad)
• 뉴질랜드의 최상급 우드펠릿, 그 적용과 이익 (Mr. Peter Kernohan, Solid Energy New Zealand Ltd)
• 글로벌 바이오매스 펠릿팅의 발전과 동향 (Mr. Richard Hickey, Andritz)

다른 발표자들 또한 소개합니다.

• 임상섭 과장, 산림청 목재생산과
• 한규성 협회장, 한국펠릿연료협회
• Dr. Martin Junginger, Assistant Professor, University of Utrecht
• Mr. Kunio Wakiwaka, Mitsui & Co
• Mr. Albert Law, Business Development Manager, Global Green Synergy Sdn. Bhd
• Mr. Rickard Frithiof, Analyst, Poyry Management Consulting (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
• Mr. Andrea Alessandrini, Director, PT Trenergy Biomasse Indonesia
• Dr. Carl Kukkonen, CEO, Viaspace Inc.
• Ing. George van Bommel, Senior Energy Systems Consultant , BioTorTech BV
• Ms. Ooi Suan Kim, Director, Builders Biomass Sdn Bhd
• Mr. Jarrod Waring, Business Development Manager, Plantation Energy Australia Pty Ltd
• Ms. Mieke Vandewal, Marketing Manager Fuels, Control Union Nederland

위의 확정된 발표자들의 정보나 컨퍼런스 행사일정표, 그리고 등록절차는 아래의 주소에서 참고 하실 수 있습니다.

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The two countries formed a “Green Growth Alliance,” under which they will collaborate on developing eco-friendly technologies and adopt joint action plans, when President Lee Myung-bak visited Copenhagen in May.

A broad range of initiatives will encourage a shift to biomass in the power plans of major cities, increase consumption of renewable energy, and promote more efficiency energy use. Initiative include biomass and biogas, wind power, intelligent energy networks, energy efficiency and research, development and demonstration activities.

(Source: Korea Times, 28 June 2011)

Korea is now a fast mover in the biomass industry. The Korean Government unveiled a $38 billion ”Green New Deal” plan to stimulate job creation and revitalize the economy. The plan involves 9 core projects and 27 rotating projects which are expected to create 960,000 new jobs during 2009-2012. The Korean Government has also committed to a fiscal investment of 2 percent of GDP per year for the implementation of the five-year plan.

Under the ambitious “Energy Strategy 2050” policy roadmap, Denmark aims to be fully independent of fossil fuels by 2050. Being a role model for Korea, as well as in taking the path toward a green economy, Denmark is a key market in the biomass world.

2nd Biomass Pellets Trade Asia, to be held on 7-8 September in Seoul, will explore the possibilities of exporting biomass in Asia to feed Europe’s growing demand. Sessions featuring Europe’s experience and technological prowess are also included in this 1.5 day event in Korea.

Click here to see Europe related topics and speakers or email hafizah@cmtsp.com.sg for more information on registration.

The agreement aims to stably supply by-product materials of forest such as wood pellets to the power generation sector, the Korea Forest Service said.

The Korea Forest Service is planning to collect biomass and expand overseas forest resources. Furthermore, the organization aims to push for a project to form forests in waterside areas which will produce wood which will be used as an energy source.

(Source: Forest Business Network)

Obtain more insights from Mr. Sang Seop Lim, Director, Timber Product & Utilization Division from Korea Forest Service when he delivers his key presentation at 2nd Biomass Pellets Trade Asia on 7-8 Sep, 2011 in Seoul. The topic Mr. Sang will address is:

Requirement for Biomass (Agricultural & Forestry Waste, Wood Pellet, etc) for Power Generation & Industrial Cogeneration – South Korea

Besides above Korean perspective, there will be 2 other separate presentations on China, plus one on Japan to be delivered by aSenior Representative from Mitsui & Co.

In addition, sessions featuring Rise of Palm Kernel Shells for Power Generation and Operational Experience in Biomass Utilization in Power Generation & Cogeneration are also included in this 1.5 day event.

CMT’s 2^nd Biomass Pellets Trade Asia is calling for all stakeholders in the value chain of the “biomass to power generation” to come to Seoul this September to make this “Global Buyers & Asia Sellers Meet” happen.

Click here for more information on the rest of speakers and topics line-up for 2nd Biomass Pellets Trade Asia.

He said the feedstock from oil palm waste would be also used to produce other products such as sugar and even vaccines.

Technology companies from the United States, with the capacity to invest and produce products from oil palm biomass, will be matched with Malaysian companies to garner profits for the country which is the world’s largest producer of palm oil, Najib said following the Global Science and Innovation Advisory Council (GSIAC) for Malaysia inaugural meeting which he chaired at the New York Academy of Sciences here today.

(Source: My Sinchew, 18 May 2011)

More on rise of oil palm residue for export and power generation, will be addressed by our distinguished speakers at 2^ndBiomass Pellets Trade Asia conference from7-8 September 2011 in Seoul. Featured presentation topics include:

Rise of Palm Kernel Shells (PKS) for Power Generation – Supply/Export Outlook from Indonesia and Practical Guidance
Presented by: Mr. Andrea Alessandrini, Director
PT Trenergy Biomasse Indonesia

Practical Experience in Bulk Handling of Palm Kernel Shells (PKS) – Post Facilities & Ship Safety
Presented by: Mr. Albert Law, Business Development Manager
Global Green Synergy Sdn. Bhd

Click here for the full 1.5-day agenda or email hafizah@cmtsp.com.sg today for information on registration.

ANDRITZ FEED & BIOFUEL is a global corporate group with worldwide activities in development, production and supply of technology and after-sales service to the feed and biofuel industries.

ANDRITZ FEED & BIOFUEL designs solutions based on highly advanced key machinery for biomass pelleting. Complete system solutions for pelleting based on wet and/or green wood chips, dust and/or agricultural byproducts. The ANDRITZ group holds technology for production of biomass pellets from log intake to finished pellets.

For more information visit www.andritz.com

The firm spent 460 billion won ($420 million) for the plant which will be completed by August 2013. GS EPS currently operates two other power facilities there. The new 400 megawatt-facility boasts eco-friendliness and high-efficiency as it consumes less fuel than existing LNG combined cycle power plants and thus emits less carbon, GS EPS officials said.

“Through the construction of the plant, GS EPS aims to become a leading power provider in Korea. The facility will be an eco-friendly one which minimizes emission amid global climate change,” GS EPS CEO Lee Wan-kyoung said at the event. In addition to its domestic operation, GS EPS has been stepping up efforts to expand its offshore business. GS EPS has launched the construction of a biomass power plant in Shandong, China earlier this month and is planning to begin a clean development mechanism business, a kind of carbon trading, there. (Source: The Korea Herald, 20 Apr 2011)

Scheduled to take place in Seoul, Korea on 07-08 September 2011, 2nd Biomass Pellets Trade Asia will bring together an international panel of experts including speakers from PT Trenergy Biomasse Indonesia, Plantation Energy Australia, Pinnacle Pellet Inc., Georgia Biomass, Control Union, POYRY, APAC Commodities, Global Green Synergy Sdn Bhd, plus more!

A major highlight at this event is a Post Conference Workshop on 8 Sep 2011 on Torrefaction Technology for Biomass, with special focus on Non-Woody Biomass.

The program is being finalized & will be uploaded online shortly. For more information, click here to submit enquiries or contact Ms. Hafizah at hafizah@cmtsp.com.sg to pre-register your interest now.

Recognizing Thailand’s potential, China-based solutions provider DP CleanTech has opened an office in Bangkok, after successful development of many biomass power plants in China, and more in the works. “DP CleanTech has identified Thailand to be the next major market in its rapid rollout of biomass power systems in Southeast Asia,” the company’s website says.

Viaspace is working with about five companies in Thailand that are interested in growing and using its trademark biomass feedstock, Giant King Grass, as a cheaper alternative to pricier materials available there now.

Following the success of last year’s inaugural event which attracted over 120 participants, the Biomass Pellets Trade Asia marks its return on 07-08 September 2011, this time in Seoul, Korea. Among the program highlights will be expert comparisons on the availability & competitiveness of wood pellets versus alternative sources of biomass feedstock (Palm Kernel Shells (PKS), Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB), Rice Husk, Miscanthus, Sugar Bagasse, plus many more.

The agenda is currently being finalized & will be available shortly. To request for more information or to pre-register your interest now, send an email to Ms. Hafizah at hafizah@cmtsp.com.sg. Otherwise, click here to submit enquiries on speaking and/or sponsorship opportunities.

The European Union’s goal of reaching 20 percent renewable energy by 2020 can be attributed to the increased demand, as many countries have ramped up their consumption of woody biomass in the form of wood pellets and wood chips in the past few years to meet the renewable target, the report said. More than 11 million tons of wood pellets were consumed in the EU in 2010, up 7 percent from the previous year.

The report also predicts that higher oil prices will benefit wood pellet exporters in North America, and that shipments to Europe can be expected to increase during 2011.

(Source: Biomass Magazine, March 8, 2011)

Among the key presentations at 2nd Biomass Rotterdam Trade & Power conference in Rotterdam is one by leading biomass company Enviva LP, touching specifically on the supply chain of wood pellets from US to Europe.

2 other papers to lookout for are from latest additions to the already authoritative panel from international supply markets – Ekman & Co AB will touch on supply growth and outlook from the Baltic and Scandinavian region, while Africa Renewable Ltd. will give an address on emerging biomass pellets exports from Africa.

For more information on the full program, click here. Or contact Ms. Hafizah at hafizah@cmtsp.com.sg with any registration enquiries now.

The key attraction is clearly the exclusive Utilities’ Perspectives & Discussion Panel where Major biomass utilities will be on hand to share their experiences and insights on successfully executing large scale biomass co-firing. Issues to be explored during this interactive session include industrial wood pellets requirements and sourcing, latest technical standards and sustainability criteria, biomass trading & logistics, and commercial economics for biomass based power generation & CHP.

Confirmed panelists in this interactive session include:

Dr Yves Ryckmans, Chief Technology Officer Biomass
Laborelec-Sustainable Process Technologies

Jeppe Bjerg, Senior Innovation Manager
DONG Energy A/S

Martin de Wolff, Vice President Biofuel Origination
RWE Supply & Trading Switzerland S.A.

Mr. Rob Marcus, Biomass Origination and Sourcing
Vattenfall Energy Trading Netherlands NV

Click here to view the full program agenda, or send your questions to Ms. Hafizah at hafizah@cmtsp.com.sg.

(Source: Environment News Service, Jan 13, 2011)

According to the US EPA, the three-year delay will commence in coming July. During the next few years, the agency will study the effects of burning biomass in order to conclude whether biomass facilities are eligible to stay exempt from GreenHouse Gas (GHG) emissions regulations.

Senior biomass executives will convene in Atlanta for the Biomass Trade & Power Americas, to be held on 23-24 February 2011. The international panel will discuss latest biomass rulings and global industry outlook in the future, as well as provide clarity on wood pellets production & trade considerations.

Send any questions on registrations or program to Ms. Hafizah at hafizah@cmtsp.com.sg.

This follows their recent acquisition of Piney Wood Pellets and CKS Energy Inc., on top of a major long-term wood pellet supply contract with Electrabel, subsidiary of GDF SUEZ Group, one of the largest utilities in the world.

(Source: Biomass Magazine, December 21, 2010)

Enviva LP is confirmed to share perspectives from the biomass supply markets at the 2nd Biomass Trade & Power held in Rotterdam on 16-18 March 2011.

Mr. Thomas Meth, Executive Vice President, Sales & Marketing, will lead a key presentation entitled “Supply Chain of Wood Pellets from US to Europe”. Issues to be addressed include:

• Demand outlook (industrial vs. retail US and Europe), projections and key drivers
• Supply from the US to Europe, key benefits and challenges
• Sustainability: Ensuring sustainable supply of wood pellets for global demand
• Key considerations of vertical integration in the biomass value chain

Click here to view full program agenda, or send enquiries to Hafizah at hafizah@cmtsp.com.sg.

Mr. Dean Tiessen, President of leading producer and supplier of biomass energy crops company New Energy Farms will join a panel of senior industry executives at the Biomass Trade & Power Americas in Atlanta on 23-25 February 2011, to address the development of energy crops – from crop to energy products, for domestic use & exports. Specifically, Mr. Tiessen will provide much-sought utilities’ perspective on this emerging biomass for energy applications.

For more information on the conference or for registration, click here or contact Ms. Hafizah at hafizah@cmtsp.com.sg.

“Nova Scotia Power and NewPage Port Hawkesbury are proceeding with the 60-megawatt biomass co-generation facility recently approved by the Nova Scotia Utility” (PR NewsWire)

“The province and St. Mary’s Paper have reached a ten year, 30 megawatt Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) that will enable the company to build a $175 million biomass fuelled co-generation plant, creating 555 jobs announced David Orazietti, MPP.” (Soonews.ca)

“Two biomass power conversion projects in Wisconsin are progressing, one already operating and the other just beginning its transformation.” (Biomass Magazine)

Government initiatives such as the revised BCAP are encouraging growth in plants converting to biomass. However, to benefit from investment opportunities in renewable energy, one has to consider 2 key concerns – funding options and logistical issues.

These issues will set the tone for the first Biomass Trade & Power Americas Summit in Atlanta on 23-25 February 2011. The summit also analyses how the global landscape of biomass trade is set to evolve as the US takes on a more prominent role in biomass generation.

For more information on the program, click here.