AEBIOM Conference Programme 2013

AEBIOM Bioenergy Conference Programme 2013 Day 1- 17 June PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS- Free of Charge 09.0012.30

Workshop 1

Workshop 2

Workshop 3

ENplus Pellet Workshop supported by PellCert project

Biomass CO2 calculation tool supported by Biograce II project

Still open

PLENARY- EU POLICY AGENDA 12.30 13.30 14.30 15.30 16.00 18.30 20.00

Registration Conference Opening EU Policies: Bioenergy beyond 2020 and beyond the Energy Policy framework Coffee Break Round table debates on bioenergy challenges and opportunities End of Plenary Dinner at the European Parliament hosted by MEP Bendt Bendtsen

Day 2- 18 June PARALLEL 1 09.00 10.30 11.00 11.15 12.30 12.45 14.15

15:45 16:15

Session I: Advanced Biofuels Company profiles Session II: Torrefaction Organized by IBTC* Session III: Industrial Pellet Markets Organized by EIPS*

Session IV: Pellet use in heat markets Organized by EPC*

18:00

PARALLEL 2 Session V: Views on Sustainability

PARALLEL 3 Session IX: BioAlgaeSorb

Coffee break Session VI: Carbon neutrality

B2B Meetings

B2B Meetings

Company profiles Lunch and networking Session VII: EU policy on biomethane production, injection and international market Organized by EBA* Coffee break Session VIII: Crop-based biogas as an advanced biofuel Organized by EBA* End of Conference

Day 3- 19 June VISITS 07.3018.00

PARALLEL 4

Large-Scale Bioenergy Plant Visits GDF - SUEZ biomass energy plant Biobase Europe - Pilot Plant STORA ENSO, world largest paper recycling mill Biogas Plant Visits organized by EBA 2 biogas plants located in Wallonia: Plant dealing with digestion of agricultural residues (Nivelles) Plant dealing with organic waste digestion

*IBTC- International Biomass Torrefaction Council *EIPS- European Industrial Pellet Suppliers *EPC- European Pellet Council *EBA- European Biogas Association

B2B Meetings

B2B Meetings

Day 1- Pre-Conference Workshops- Free of Charge

17 June

09.00-12.30

Workshop1: ENPlus Pellet Workshop supported by PellCert Project Organizer: EPC Location: Radisson Blu Royal Hotel

Workshop 2: Biomass CO2 calculation tool supported by Biograce II Project Organizer: AEBIOM Location: Renewable Energy House Workshop 3: Still Open Still Open Day 1- AEBIOM Bioenergy Conference

13.30-14.30

17 June

13.30-18.30

Conference Opening

Moderator: Jean-Marc Jossart, AEBIOM, Secretary General 13.30 How strong is the political will of the EU for renewables? Michael Goodwin, Permanent Representation of Ireland to the EU, Energy Attaché 13.40 Bioenergy in the EU energy mix and biomass sustainability Joachim Balke, European Commission, Member of Cabinet of Commissioner Günther Oettinger 13.50 World perspectives Heinz Kopetz, World Bioenergy Association, President 14.00 Bioenergy in the portfolio of energy companies Rémi Coulon, AREVA Renewable Energies, Chief Commercial Officer 14.10 Making biomass a mainstream energy carrier Gustav Melin, AEBIOM, President 14.30-15.30

EU Policies: Bioenergy beyond 2020 and beyond the Energy Policy framework

Moderator: Fanny-Pomme Langue, AEBIOM, Policy Director 14.30 Bioenergy beyond 2020: RES strategy and EU 2050 roadmap Claude Turmes, Environment Public Health and Food Safety Committee, Member of Parliament (tbc) 14.50 Competition for wood with and between the EU wood-processing industries Jeremy Wall, European Commission, DG Enterprise and Industry, Principal Administrator 15.10 CAP, energy crops and forestry strategy Markus Holzer, European Commission, DG Agriculture and Rural Development, Head of Unit 15.30 Coffee break 16.00-18.30

Round table debates on bioenergy challenges and opportunities

Topic 1: What sustainability scheme for biomass? Moderator: Hans van Steen, European Commission, DG Energy, Head of Unit Bas Eickhout, Environment Committee, Member of European Parliament Laszlo Mathe, WWF International, Bioenergy Coordinator (tbc) Aljoscha Requardt, the Confederation of European Forest Owners, Secretary General- EU Elizabeth Woodworth, ENVIVA, Director Marketing and Communication –USA Arnold Dale, European Industrial Pellet Suppliers, Chairman- EU Gordon Murray, Wood Pellet Association of Canada, Executive Director- Canada Yves Ryckmans, Laborelec /IWPB, Chief Technology Officer Biomass- EU Caroline Season, DECC, Senior Policy Advisor – UK (tbc)

Topic 2: The future of support schemes? Moderator: Gustav Melin, AEBIOM, President Marcos Martin, AVEBIOM, International Relations Daniel Hölder, BBE, Board Member Josche Muth, EREC, Secretary General Expert in Swedish Tax system (tbc) 18.30 End of Plenary

20.00-22.30

Dinner at the European Parliament hosted by Bendt Bendtsen, Member of European Parliament

Participants will have the opportunity to dine in the European Parliament. The dinner is hosted by MEP Bendt Bendtsen in the restaurant of the parliamentarians. More than 100 persons are expected to attend and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere while continuing to network with the conference participants.

Day 2- AEBIOM Bioenergy Conference

18 June

PARALLEL 1

09.00-10.30

18 June

SESSION I: Advanced Biofuels

Moderator: Jan Lindstedt, AEBIOM WG Advanced Biofuels, Chairman /SEKAB 09.00 The role of advanced biofuels in the EU's energy and climate strategy European Commission (tbc) 09.15 Fuels of the future – from wood-based raw materials Marko Janhunen, UPM 09.30 Advanced biofuels in the European energy mix and their industrialization Marc Gillmann, TOTAL Supply & Marketing 09.45 WWFs views on the role of biofuels in a 100% renewable energy strategy Imke Luebbeke, WWF 10.00 Debate on market introduction of advanced biofuels 10.30 Coffee break 11.00-11.15

Highlight on sponsor company profiles

11.15-12.45

SESSION II: Torrefaction Organized by the International Biomass Torrefaction Council

Moderator: Michael Wild, IBTC, Chairman / Wild& Partners 11.25 Solid sustainable energy carriers by torrefaction Kathrin Bienert, DBFZ, SECTOR Project 11.40 Challenges in torrefaction technologies Doris Thamer, Andritz AG 11.55 New ISO Standards for torrefied pellets Martin English, Bioenergy Anlagenplanung GmbH 12.10 Challenges towards commercial markets Andy Piers, River Basin 12.25 Debate on necessary steps for the industrialization of torrefaction 12.45 Lunch

09.00-18.00

14.15-15.45

SESSION III: Industrial Pellet Markets Organized by the European Industrial Pellet Suppliers

Moderator: Ludger Spohr, EIPS, Vice-Chairman / Vis NOVA Trading 14.15 Expanding demand and supply- perspectives for the industrial pellet markets Arnold Dale, EIPS, Chairman / Ekman 14.30 Industrial pellets: towards a commodity status? Louisa Blair, Argus Media 14.45 Safety- a key challenge for the industry Mieke Vandewal, Control Union 15.00 Converting from coal to biomass: the right framework for investments? Chris Arthers, Essent 15.15 Debate on co-firing pellets in coal fired power plants: a waste of resources or an economic way to reduce GHG emissions? 15.45 Coffee break 16.15-18.00

SESSION IV: Pellet use in heat markets Organized by the European Pellet Council

Moderator: Christian Rakos, EPC, President / Propellet Austria 16.15 Converting residential heating to renewable energy: how to wake up the sleeping giant Christian Rakos, EPC 16.30 The Ecodesign directive- impacts on residential heating markets Marco Palazzetti, Palazzetti 16.45 Commercial heating-why is this market booming? Armin Themessl, AEE (tbc) 17.00 ENplus: consolidating a success Gilles Gauthier, AEBIOM / EPC 17.15 Debate on supply security- a key challenge for residential heating markets

PARALLEL 2

09.00-10.30

18 June

SESSION V: Views on Sustainability

Moderator: Kjell Andersson, AEBIOM Sustainability WG, Chairman /SVEBIO 09.00 EU policy developments on biomass sustainability Giulio Volpi, European Commission, DG Energy 09.15 Requirements and implementation of forest management plans in France? Pierre Ducray, UCFF 09.30 PEFC certification & the bioenergy sector: recent developments Sarah Price, PEFC International 09:45 Sustainable Forest Management in Canada Dave Patterson, Forestry Innovation Investment, Representing the Canadian Council of Forest Ministers 10.00 Debate on best EU policy 10.30 Coffee break

11.00-12.30

SESSION VI: Carbon neutrality

Moderator: Christian Rakos, EPC, President / AEBIOM 11.00 Correct carbon accounting- a matter of perspectives? Martin Junginger, Utrecht University 11.15 Bioenergy: worse than coal? Trees Robijns, Birdlife 11.30 Bioenergy, greenhouse gases and climate change Leif Gustavsson, Linnaeus University 11.45 Views of the bioenergy sector on carbon accounting Fanny-Pomme Langue, AEBIOM 12.00 Debate on carbon accounting and consequences for markets 12.30-12.45 12.45

Highlight on sponsor company profiles

Lunch and networking

14.15-15.45

SESSION VII: EU policy on biomethane production, injection and international market Organized by the European Biogas Association

14.15 Biomethane- A view from the Parliament Member of European Parliament (tbc) 14.35 Biomethane- Cross-border trade Attila Kovacs, Board Member, European Biogas Association 15.55 Biomethane: A view from a car manufacturer Eva Iverfeld, Scania CV AB (tbc) 15.15 Debate 15.45 Coffee break 16.15-18.00

SESSION VIII: Crop-based biogas as an advanced biofuel Organized by the European Biogas Association

16.15 Support to renewable energy under the rural development policy Marc Fleureck, European Commission, DG Agriculture and Rural Development 16.35 iLUC proposal and its consequences to biomethane European Commission, DG Climate Action (tbc) 16.55 Advanced biogas production through biological pre-treatment Theo Verleun, DSM 17.15 Advanced biogas production through mechanical treatment Emanuel Bregulla, MT-Energie 17:35 Debate Sessions VII and VIII are sponsored by:

18.00

End of AEBIOM Bioenergy Conference

PARALLEL 3

09.00-10.30

18 June

SESSION IX: BioAlgaeSorb Organized by BioAlgaeSorb

Moderator: Morten Berntsen, Bioalgaesorb project / Teknologisk Institutt as

09.00 Integration of algae production with carbon – nitrogen – phosphorous recycling from industrial and agricultural wastes Naomi Ginnever, Swansea University, UK

09.15 Design and model of a cost efficient photobioreactor Morten Berntsen, Teknologisk Institutt AS, Norway 09.30 Modelling tools to optimise the design and operation of algae biomass production systems Phil Kenny, Swansea University, UK 09:50 Processes for harvesting and downstream processing of algae biomass as an energy substrate Michael Gerardo, Swansea University, UK 10:10 Production of bio-oils from microalgae biomass by pyrolysis Andrea Maria Rizzo, CREAR, University of Florence, Italy 10.30 Coffee break

PARALLEL 4

09.00-18.00

18 June

B2B meetings

Since identifying the right contacts in a large conference is not easy, arranging beforehand matchmaking meetings makes sense. Companies can upload their profile online and conference participants can ask for 20 minutes bilateral meetings, in parallel to the main conference. Only conference participants can attend free of charge the B2B meetings. To upload your profile and connect with other conference participants, please access: http://www.b2match.eu/aebiom2013. Day 3- Visits

19 June

07.30-18.00

The day after the conference, participants have the opportunity to visit several bioenergy plants in Belgium, some of them being unique in Europe and potentially replicable in other countries. Tour 1: 07.30 09.00 09.15 10.00 12.00 12.30 13.30 17.30 18.00

Large-Scale Bioenergy Plant Visits

Departure from Radisson Blu Royal Hotel Welcome in the passive office building of the Port of Ghent Presentations of the Port of Ghent Plant visit to GDF-SUEZ biomass energy plan Visit to the Biobase Europe - Pilot Plant Embarking on the yacht “Jacob Van Artevelde”, lunch on board Visit of STORA ENSO, world’s largest paper recycling mill Drop off at Zaventem Brussels Airport Drop off at Central Station Brussels

*Limit of 60 participants only.

Tour 2:

Biogas Plant Visits organized by the European Biogas Association

09.00 Departure from Radisson Blu Royal Hotel 10.30 Visit of a plant dealing with digestion of agricultural residues (Nivelles) Visit of a plant dealing with organic waste digestion 17.30 Drop off at Zaventem Brussels Airport 18.00 Drop off at Central Station Brussels

Conference Information Venue: Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Brussels, Belgium Date: 17-19 June 2013 Participants: 300 (expected) Language: English only Registration and fees: Mandatory online registration on Conference Fees:All prices excluding VAT 21% 300 € 400 € 500 € 200 € 350 € 150 € 600 €

AEBIOM Members* Early Bird Fee until 15 April 2013* Fee after 16 April 2013* Participation only on 17 June Participation only on 18 June Students Full Registration (AEBIOM Conference, B2B, European Parliament Dinner, Visits)

* If you become an AEBIOM member in 2013, the conference fee will be deducted from your membership fee. Networking Activities Fees: 100 € 70 € Free

Large Scale/Small Scale visits to bioenergy plants in Belgium** Dinner to the European Parliament ** B2B **

** You can register to the networking activities only if attending the AEBIOM conference. Conference Terms and Conditions Registration: By registering to the event, the participant is obliged to payment. The deadline for the payment of the registration fee is 10 June 2013. Cancellation: Cancellations (in writing only) are possible until 10 June 2013 and subject to a cancellation fee of 50 €. After 10 June 2013, even if you fail to attend the event, the complete event fee is still due. A substitute participant is accepted anytime. Programme: The programme is subject to change. Conference Presentations: The presentation documents will be made available on a memory stick to all participants and will be published on the conference website (password protected). In Association With

Conference Organizer

Your partner in EU affairs & networking The European Biomass Association is a non- profit Brussels based international organization founded in 1990 whose mission is to develop the market for sustainable bioenergy, and to ensure favorable business conditions for its members. AEBIOM brings together 30 full members (national associations) and around 70 associated members (companies) from all over Europe, thus representing about 4000 indirect members including companies and research.centers. www.aebiom.org

Co-organizers of the AEBIOM Bioenergy Conference

Media Partners ►ARGUS Media ►Bioenergy International ►Bioenergy Insight ►Biomassa BR ►The Biomass Consultancy ►Biomass Energy ►Biomass Events ►Biomass Magazine ►Biorrefinaria Brasil ►Canadian Biomass Magazine ►Diplomatic

World

►EnAgri.►EndsEurope

►Environmental

Expert

►Environmental

Research

Web

►European Environment & Packaging Law Weekly ►FOEX ►Forest Bioenergy Review ►GoforWood.info ►Grandulenergie ►Journal Biomassa BR ►Latin America Renovable ►New Energy Magazine ►Pellets Magazine ►Pelletshome ►Renewable Energy REdatabase ►Renewable Energy Magazine ►Solarpraxis ►Ukrainian Biofuel Portal ►World Oils

Main Event Supporter

Conference Non-Financial Supporters

►ABA- Austrian Biomass Association ►ABIB- Brazilian Association Industry Biomass ►AEBIG- The Spanish Association for Biogas ►Abstraction Bio-Based Opportunities ►AIEL- Italian Agroforestry Energy Association ►AVEBIOM- The Spanish Bioenergy Association ►BBE- Germany BioEnergy Association ►Benet►BioPlatSpanish Biomass Technology Platform ►BTEC- The Biomass Thermal Energy Council ►CEWEPConfederation of European.Waste-to-Energy.Plants.►COGEN Europe ►DI Bioenergi- The Danish Energy Industries Federation ►EDORA- Fédération des énergies renouvelables►EREC- The European Renewable Energy Council ►Euroheat & Power ►EUSTAFOR- European State Forest Association ►FEDARENEEuropean Federation of Agencies and Regions for Energy and Environment ►IRBEA- Irish Bioenergy Association ►ITABIA- Italian Biomass Association ►LITBIOMA- Lithuanian Biomass Energy Association ►NGVA Europe ►Nobio►ODE- Organization for Renewable Energy ►ProPellets Austria ►RHC PlatformRenewable Heating & Cooling European Technology Platform ►SINTEF ►SVEBIO- Swedish Bioenergy Association ►The Enterprise Europe Network ►U.S. Industrial Pellet Association ►ValBiom- Valorisation de la Biomasse ►Wood Pellet Association of Canada ►WBA- World Bioenergy Association Conference Secretariat AEBIOM European Biomass Association Renewable Energy House, Rue d’Arlon 63, 1040 Brussels, Belgium Anamaria Olaru- Events and Communication Manager T: +32 24 00 10 55 E: [email protected]

Thank you to our sponsors We would like to extend our thanks to all sponsors of the AEBIOM Bioenergy Conference 2013. Their commitment to this event and their generous support continues to drive this industry forward.

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