Argus Biomass

• How the biomass market is becoming an integral part of future renewable schemes
• Meeting zero carbon targets through investments in biomass boilers
• How industrials are meeting sustainability requirements

This panel will explore the future use of biomass in the industrial sector. Hear for the first-time new strategies and benefits of using woody biomass for energy production. Learn how new supply contracts will be managed and how industrials are dealing with sustainability issues

• What are the benefits of utilising biomass over other traditional resources and operations?
• What can we expect for the future of the industry and requirements from industrials?
• How do you view feedstock security and what methods are in place for a consistent supply?

• Exploring biomass as a viable fuel option to offset CO2 – pricing trends in coal, gas and power
• What are the trends within the cement and steel industry to offset CO2?
• How is CO2 pricing in Europe driving demand for biomass use?

• What does the current European trends look like, and what’s the impact of Asia demand?
• How can companies increase the transparency of flow of materials?
• Understanding current price levels and the impact growing demand has on pricing

This panel discussion will focus on key issues and needs for a consistent supply and will address new regions emerging as sourcing options including South America and Africa

• What are the current challenges with securing a consistent fuel supply within the global market?
• What solutions are global biomass users needing to ensure on-time delivery?
• Which new regions are emerging as source basins for fibre and biomass?

• Exploring the role of biomass in the company’s energy production strategy 2030
• Looking at project timelines to 2022 and investments in technology to become carbon neutral
• Utilising waste wood as part of the fuel blend – is this a viable option?

• Where are we seeing new production capacity on line and how is it changing supply dynamics?
• Exploring new shipping routes and carriers into Europe and Asia
• What investments have taken place for the transport of pellets to ports?

• What new trade flows are emerging due to developments in Japan and South Korea?
• How can exporters meet sustainability requirements and do business in the region?
• The future role of Vietnam as an exporter of biomass material

• How are new regulations in Poland bolstering activity within the region?
• Where will regional investments take place?
• Understanding new supply trends – where biomass will be source

• How the increase demand of biomass is having an impact on Port capacity and accessibility
• Exploring available space at Ports and how to improve the supply chain
• What investments are taking place to store and handle larger quantities?

This panel discussion will examine the main challenges of a changing shipping landscape for wood chips, how the market will tackle an ageing fleet, and the impact freight rates will have on transport

• How difficult is it to currently handle trade and how are shipowners adapting?
• What are the impacts of ageing smaller vessels on the shipping landscape?
• Where will we see the links of transport chains for CO2 use and attention to sustainability?

• Moving products from A-B: what are the logistics challenges faced by producers?
• Finding solutions with transport of trucks and rail
• Building new storage facilities and warehouses for a reliable supply

• Identifying the best practices in keeping plant costs in check
• What instruments need to be in place to utilise waste as a biomass feedstock?
• How can recycling waste streams benefit the overall costs of production?

• Moving to a new digital era – how can the biomass industry reap the benefits?
• What digital strategies are being adopted to improve data gathering and operational decisions?
• Looking for a better approach to achieve end-to-end visibility

• How should the biomass industry exploit CCS technologies to meet targets?
• Capturing carbon from biomass processing
• Delivering negative thermal emissions and the benefits to the environment

• Diverting waste heat to be used locally at district heating centers
• Using the right raw materials that will raise renewable products
• Gaining the right certification for pellet supply

A key challenge for the biomass industry is varying sustainability standards across Europe. You’ll have the opportunity to ask the most pressing questions to a leading panel of experts and understand how the market can harmonise sustainability criteria

• What does the current landscape look like and what are the challenges with working across borders?
• How are governments working towards a European biomass market?
• How can the industry work with various sustainability schemes?