Seoul 2011
THE EVENT BELOW IS CLOSED
2nd Biomass Pellets Trade Asia
7 & 8 Sep 2011 – Seoul
Sheraton Grande Walkerhill
Day 1 – 7 Sep 2011, Wednesday
07:30 Registration and Coffee
08:30 Morning Chairman’s Welcome & Remarks
Speaker: Dr. Martin Junginger, Assistant Professor
University of Utrecht
08:40 Opening Address
Speaker: Dr. Gyu-Seong Han, President
Korea Association of Pellet Fuel
08:50 Korea’s Wood Pellets Policy & Requirements for Energy Generation
Speaker: Sang Seop Lim, Director, Timber Product & Utilization Division
Korea Forest Service
09:15 Demand Forecast for Biomass (Wood Pellets, etc) in Japan
Speaker: Kunio Wakiwaka, GM, Utility Marketing
Mitsui & Co
09:40 Prospect & Plan for Biomass in Genco
- RPS in Korea, Portfolio & focused field for RPS
- Preparation of biomass by Genco
- View on biomass by Genco
- What kind of biomass does Genco use?
Speaker: Yong-Gyun Roh, General Manager
Korea East-West Power Co Ltd
10:10 How does the Design of Policies Influence Pellet Demand?
- How much does it cost to achieve the Renewable Portfolio Standard – A quick benchmark on renewable energy investments?
- What policies are required to change the landscape?
- What price on CO2 is required for it to really make a difference?
- Are pellets a preferred fuel and how will this change with time?
Speaker: Rickard Frithiof, Analyst
Poyry Management Consulting (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
10:40 Discussion followed by Networking Coffee
Sponsored by
11:20 Rise of Palm Kernel Shells (PKS) for Power Generation – Supply/Export Outlook from Indonesia and Practical Guidance
Speaker: Andrea Alessandrini, Director
PT Trenergy Biomasse Indonesia
11:45 Wood Pellets or Agricultural Pellets – Pluses and Minuses
- Energy content, emissions, chlorine and ash
- Technical issues for use in large and small applications : 100% biomass and cofiring with coal
- Sustainable growth and environmental issues
- Availability and cost
Speaker: Dr. Carl Kukkonen, CEO
Viaspace Inc.
12:10 Delivering the Promise of Palm Biomass
Speaker: Chia Lik Khai, Executive Director
QL Resources Berhad
12:40 Discussion followed by Networking Lunch
14:00 Afternoon’s Chairman
Speaker: Ing. George van Bommel, Senior Energy Systems Consultant
BioTorTech BV
14:05 Impact of Regulatory Measures and Incentives on Biomass Pellets Productions & Usage
- Consequential impact on Industry & Market Dynamics
- Sustainability, Accountability & Responsibility
Speaker: Ms. Ooi Suan Kim, Director
Builders Biomass Sdn Bhd
14:30 Outlook of Global Woody Biomass Trade – Drivers & Key Considerations
- IPCC special report on renewable energy sources
- Development solid biomass trade (mainly wood pellet) from 2011 to 2020 to the EU
- Sustainability criteria for solid biomass in the EU
- Wood chips versus wood pellets: trade & competition
- Opportunities and impact on Asia’s demand & supply
Speaker: Dr. Martin Junginger, Assistant Professor
University of Utrecht
14:55 Developments & Trends in Global Biomass Pelleting
- Market growth by regions. (pellets production). Trends and drivers by region.
- New markets. New countries in development of Biofuel pellets.
- New Raw materials for Biofuel production. Straw and agricultural / plantation by products.
- Case story and presentation Video. Large scale straw pelleting trials and developments in UK
- Mega plants. 500.000 tpa + plant solutions. Industrial pellets for power plants. Refined full line engineering solutions and small scale biopellet plants in emerging regions.
Speaker: Richard Hickey, General Director at Andritz Feed & Biofuel, China
Andritz Sprout
15:20 Discussion followed by Networking Tea
Sponsored by
Insights into Global Wood Pellets Supply
- Production/Export Outlook
- Export advantage to North Asia (With cost consideration in raw materials, processing and shipping)
15:50 Australia
Speaker: Jarrod Waring, Business Development Manager
Plantation Energy Australia Pty Ltd
16:15 Canada
Speaker: Vaughan Bassett, Vice President, Sales & Logistics
Pinnacle Pellet Inc.
16:40 Premium Grade Wood Pellets from New Zealand, Applications and Benefits
Speaker: Peter Kernohan, Sales and Technical Manager
Solid Energy New Zealand Ltd
17:05 Critical Factors in Optimizing Biomass Supply Solutions
Speaker: James Leitheiser, Director, Global Business Services
Weyerhaeuser Solutions
17:45 Discussion followed by End of Day One
18:00 Networking Reception for Speakers & Delegates
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Day 2 – 8 Sep 2011, Thursday
09:00 Chairman’s Remarks
Speaker: Petri Haataja, Head of Energy Consulting, Asia Pacific
Poyry Management Consulting (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
09:10 Sustainability & Certification: Progress & Impact on Global Wood Pellets Trade
Speaker: Samuel Owen, Vice President, Asia Pacific
RWE Supply & Trading
09:35 Advantages of Large Scale Integrated Biomass Energy Production Projects
Speaker: Andrew Grogan, Technical Director
Aligned Energy Limited
10:05 Discussion followed by Networking Coffee
10:40 Practical Experience in Bulk Handling of Palm Kernel Shells (PKS) – Post Facilities & Ship Safety
Speaker: Albert Law, Business Development Manager
Global Green Synergy Sdn. Bhd
11:05 Practical Experience in Bulk Handling of Wood Pellets
- Post facilities & Ship safety in bulk handling
Speaker: Hong Lee, CEO
Control Union Korea
11:30 Torrefied Pellet from Korea Domestic Wood Species
Speaker: Dr. Hyoung-Woo, Lee, Director/Professor – Biomass Utilization Center
Chonnam National University
12:00 Final Discussion followed by Closing Lunch
13:30 End of Conference
Separately Bookable Workshop
1330 – 1800 hrs.Post Conference Workshop
Torrefaction Technologies and Economics
- With Focus on Agro-Biomass
- Technical details and Processes involved
- Pelletizing and Densification of Torrefied Materials
- Torrefaction of Agro-Biomass in Asia (Palm based PKS/EFB, Sugar Bagasse, etc)
- Product Specifications, Safety and Sustainability Issues within Production, Logistics and Handling
- Torrefaction of Agro-Biomass : Processes, Technology & Pelletisation
- Case Study: Setting up a biomass torrefaction project & Key considerations in plant construction
Workshop Facilitators/Speakers
1. Drs. Ing. George van Bommel, BioTorTech
2. Mrs. Angelika Rubick, OFI
3. Senior Expert, Thermya (Details to be advised)
