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 .

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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!

• PhD Degree in Wood Science, Kyoto University
• Professor, Chungbuk National University
• President, Korea Pellet Fuel Association

Mainly focus on:

• Development of Biomass Pellet
• Policies & Regulations on Pellet Heating Systems
• Review of Sales & Trading of Wood Pellet
• Review of Quality Standards of Biomass Pellet
• Review of Biomass Pellet in Industrial Boiler

Recently projects includes:

• Developement of Wood Pellet & Agropellet
• Review of Wood Pellt & Agropellet in 300kW Boiler
• Review of Wood Pellet in 600kW Boiler

2nd Biomass Pellets Trade Asia 2011 Seoul Speaker
Day 1 – Wednesday, September 7
08:40  Opening Address

2ND BIOMASS PELLETS TRADE ASIA 2011 conference guarantees insights on maximizing potential of biomass feedstocks for power, biofuels & chemicals production from palm biomass, sugar cane bagasse, cassava waste, rubber wood residues, rice husk, saw dust and algae.

He has over 25 years’ experience in technical and commercial aspects of conventional large scale energy projects around the world, and has worked in many developing countries. Drawing on this experience, his current role with Aligned Energy is to help develop large integrated sustainable biomass projects in the Asia-Pacific region.

2nd Biomass Pellets Trade Asia 2011 Seoul Speaker
Day 2 – Thursday, September 8
09:35  Advantages of Large Scale Integrated Biomass Energy Production Projects

2ND BIOMASS PELLETS TRADE ASIA 2011 conference guarantees insights on maximizing potential of biomass feedstocks for power, biofuels & chemicals production from palm biomass, sugar cane bagasse, cassava waste, rubber wood residues, rice husk, saw dust and algae.

Mr. Haataja holds a Masters Degree in Industrial Engineering and Management from Lappeenranta University of Technology in Finland and an Executive Master of European and International Business Law from University of St. Gallen in Switzerland.

2nd Biomass Pellets Trade Asia 2011 Seoul Speaker
Day 2 – Thursday, September 8
09:00  Chairman’s Remarks

2ND BIOMASS PELLETS TRADE ASIA 2011 conference guarantees insights on maximizing potential of biomass feedstocks for power, biofuels & chemicals production from palm biomass, sugar cane bagasse, cassava waste, rubber wood residues, rice husk, saw dust and algae.

GGS has invested in R&D for advancement technology on palm based biomass, utilizing and converting the palm oil wastes into value added products to support of other industries. Led by a team of well-qualified and experienced professional in palm oil industry, GGS produces quality Dried Long Fiber (DLF) & Palm Bio-Fuel products and is today, one of the largest producer and exporter of DLF from palm residues in Malaysia. GGS’s role also as biomass products trader, GGS managed to collect palm kernel shells from 50 over palm oil mills in Peninsular Malaysia.

GGS successfully handle the export market by bulk vessel.GGS aims to supply PKS and other palm biofuel products such as briquettes and pellets to Power Plant and other industries in Malaysia & oversea. This plan and action is to help users to reduce the usage of coal and fossil fuel which directly show GGS commitment on environmental protection and greening of the country.

2nd Biomass Pellets Trade Asia 2011 Seoul Speaker
Day 2 – Thursday, September 8
10:40  Palm Kernel Shells (PKS) Supply from Malaysia and Practical Experience

2ND BIOMASS PELLETS TRADE ASIA 2011 conference guarantees insights on maximizing potential of biomass feedstocks for power, biofuels & chemicals production from palm biomass, sugar cane bagasse, cassava waste, rubber wood residues, rice husk, saw dust and algae.

Prior to joining Pöyry Management Consulting in Singapore, he worked as an in-house management consultant for a European energy utility, with particular focus on biomass procurement and carbon-related strategies. At Pöyry, Mr. Frithiof specializes in biomass procurement strategies and energy market modeling in Asia Pacific.

He is the author of the conference white paper “Pellets are coming to Asia” and contributed significantly to Pöyry’s report “Pellets – Becoming a Global Commodity?”.

2nd Biomass Pellets Trade Asia 2011 Seoul Speaker
Day 1 – Wednesday, September 7
10:10  How does the Design of Policies Influence Pellet Demand?

2ND BIOMASS PELLETS TRADE ASIA 2011 conference guarantees insights on maximizing potential of biomass feedstocks for power, biofuels & chemicals production from palm biomass, sugar cane bagasse, cassava waste, rubber wood residues, rice husk, saw dust and algae.

• Director, Urban Forest Policy Team and Forest Tending Team at the Korea Forest Service (January, 2005 – July, 2007)
• Deputy Director, Forest Resources Division, Forest Resources Division and Forest Policy Division at Korea Forest Service (May 1999 – January 2005)
• Part-time Lecturer, Forest Human Resources Development Institute (May 1999 – July 2008)
  He has taught approximately two thousand central and local government officers onLandscape Aesthetics, Forest Tending Policy, Urban Forest Policy and Forest Management for Landscape Policy. Teaching was a good opportunity for Mr Lim to share his understandings gained his Master’s program and experiences at KFS.

Special Qualification Certificate:
Professional Engineer of Forestry, 2005, Human Resources Development Service of Korea
(This qualification is similar with the certification of the Professional Forester in Canada)

2nd Biomass Pellets Trade Asia 2011 Seoul Speaker
Day 1 – Wednesday, September 7
08:50  Korea’s Wood Pellets Policy & Requirements for Energy Generation

2ND BIOMASS PELLETS TRADE ASIA 2011 conference guarantees insights on maximizing potential of biomass feedstocks for power, biofuels & chemicals production from palm biomass, sugar cane bagasse, cassava waste, rubber wood residues, rice husk, saw dust and algae.

He is coordinator of the IEA Bioenergy Task 40 on International Bioenergy Trade, and currently works amongst others on charting international trade in biomass and biofuels, and sustainability criteria for both solid and liquid biomass. He is a contributing author to the biomass chapter of the forthcoming IPCC special report on renewable energy sources, and published over 25 peer-reviewed articles in the areas of biomass trade and technological learning.

2nd Biomass Pellets Trade Asia 2011 Seoul Speaker
Day 1 – Wednesday, September 7
08:30  Morning Chairman’s Welcome & Remarks
14:30  Outlook of Global Woody Biomass Trade – Drivers & Key Considerations

2ND BIOMASS PELLETS TRADE ASIA 2011 conference guarantees insights on maximizing potential of biomass feedstocks for power, biofuels & chemicals production from palm biomass, sugar cane bagasse, cassava waste, rubber wood residues, rice husk, saw dust and algae.

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.

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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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Prior to joining QL Resources Berhad, he was with McKinsey & Company in Shanghai, where he was an affiliate of Global Energy & Materials and High-Tech practice. During his tenure, he focused on serving global clients in renewable energy, consumer products and high-tech sectors on strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and sales & marketing related topics.

Lik Khai possesses extensive management experience in high-tech, telecommunications and internet commerce. He spent seven years in the semiconductor industry with Agilent and Avago Technologies in Silicon Valley, where he assumed multiple roles as R&D staff, new Product Manager and Marketing Manager.

He graduated from the MBA program of Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania, USA where he focused on Entrepreneurship and Corporate Finance. He also received Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA.

2nd Biomass Pellets Trade Asia 2011 Seoul Speaker
Day 1 – Wednesday, September 7
12:30  Delivering the Promise of Palm Biomass

2ND BIOMASS PELLETS TRADE ASIA 2011 conference guarantees insights on maximizing potential of biomass feedstocks for power, biofuels & chemicals production from palm biomass, sugar cane bagasse, cassava waste, rubber wood residues, rice husk, saw dust and algae.

He have been working 19 years with Andritz Feed & Biofuel, and he have mainly been working in the Asian market, currently he is located at the Andritz Feed & Biofuel office Foshan China.

2nd Biomass Pellets Trade Asia 2011 Seoul Speaker
Day 1 – Wednesday, September 7
17:10  Developments & Trends in Global Biomass Pelleting

2ND BIOMASS PELLETS TRADE ASIA 2011 conference guarantees insights on maximizing potential of biomass feedstocks for power, biofuels & chemicals production from palm biomass, sugar cane bagasse, cassava waste, rubber wood residues, rice husk, saw dust and algae.

This center is now working on many biomass energy projects with Korean energy companies like Korea District Heating Co. and Korea Electric Power Industrial Development Co. Since 2000, he has run the venture company, DEI, which is designing and manufacturing drying equipments and biomass pellet plants.

He has more than twenty years of experience in the field of biomass processing.

2nd Biomass Pellets Trade Asia 2011 Seoul Speaker
Day 2 – Thursday, September 8
11:40  Torrefied Pellet from Korea Domestic Wood Species

2ND BIOMASS PELLETS TRADE ASIA 2011 conference guarantees insights on maximizing potential of biomass feedstocks for power, biofuels & chemicals production from palm biomass, sugar cane bagasse, cassava waste, rubber wood residues, rice husk, saw dust and algae.

Mr. Bassett has an extensive international career in the forest products industry. He spent almost 20 years with Sappi, a global pulp and paper company, most recently as their executive in charge of world-wide pulp sales, stationed in Hong Kong.

Mr. Bassett has also taught export management and international logistics at the Humber Business School in Toronto as well as starting up his own green business in BC. He has a BSc from the University of Natal and an MBA from the University of the Witwatersrand, both in South Africa.

2nd Biomass Pellets Trade Asia 2011 Seoul Speaker
Day 1 – Wednesday, September 7
16:10  Canada

2ND BIOMASS PELLETS TRADE ASIA 2011 conference guarantees insights on maximizing potential of biomass feedstocks for power, biofuels & chemicals production from palm biomass, sugar cane bagasse, cassava waste, rubber wood residues, rice husk, saw dust and algae.

Prior to joining Plantation Energy, he worked for the Australian Government for four years as Consul General and Senior Trade Commissioner in Fukuoka Japan and prior to that four years based in Shanghai as Export Director for Australian Hardwood Exports Pty Ltd. He has 16 year experience in manufacturing and timber processing.

2nd Biomass Pellets Trade Asia 2011 Seoul Speaker
Day 1 – Wednesday, September 7
15:45  Australia

2ND BIOMASS PELLETS TRADE ASIA 2011 conference guarantees insights on maximizing potential of biomass feedstocks for power, biofuels & chemicals production from palm biomass, sugar cane bagasse, cassava waste, rubber wood residues, rice husk, saw dust and algae.

Kunio Wakiwaka

He joined Mitsui in 1993 initially in the Metals Administration Division. Since then he has has held several positions within Mitsui’s coal division and recently spent 4years in Brisbane, Australia as Chief Financial Officer of Mitsui Coal Holdings. His current position is General Manager of the Utility Marketing Department in Mitsui & Co Ltd Tokyo Headquarters.

2nd Biomass Pellets Trade Asia 2011 Seoul Speaker
Day 1 – Wednesday, September 7
09:15  Demand Forecast for Biomass (Wood Pellets, etc) in Japan

2ND BIOMASS PELLETS TRADE ASIA 2011 conference guarantees insights on maximizing potential of biomass feedstocks for power, biofuels & chemicals production from palm biomass, sugar cane bagasse, cassava waste, rubber wood residues, rice husk, saw dust and algae.