- 8:30
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- Registration opens
- 9:25
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- 9:30
- Producer's address Bhuvam Patel - Conference Producer, Argus
- 9:30
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- 9:35
- Chairperson's opening remarks Freddie Staermose - VP Generation Fuels and Dry Bulks, Argus
- 9:35
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- 9:45
- Opening keynote
- 9:45
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- 10:30
- Argus Industry Outlook: Key movements in current markets and a step into the future of biomass Erisa Senerdem, Biomass Editor, Argus - Jan Schurch, Senior Consulting Analyst, Argus
• Heating and electricity issues arising in the winter and the role of biomass to help mitigate these issues
• Growing markets beyond Europe could increase relationships with Asia and South America
- 10:30
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- 11:30
- Great Britain’s great reliance on biomass: where is the British energy mix heading? - BEIS, Lynemouth Power, UK Pellet Council, LC Energy
• How is the UK’s biomass policy different from the EU?
• Is the UK following suit to REDIII? Is it sustainable?
• Exploring the role of biomass in the British energy mix
Moderator:
Freddie Staermose, VP Generation and Dry Bulks, Argus
Confirmed Speakers:
Mark Lebus, Managing Director, LC energy
Matt Goodwin, Director, UK Pellet Council
Tunde Ojetola, Senior Policy Advisor, BEIS
Jonathan Scott, Commercial and Fuel Director, Lynemouth Power
- 11:30
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- 12:00
- Morning Break Key presentations in the innovation hub - Location: Expo Stage
- 12:00
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- 12:30
- Tackling the Nordic utility crunch: how has the hard winter in Europe affected global biomass supply? CM Biomass, Vattenfall
• How have the Nordics tackled a challenging 2022 winter?
• Will there be prospects for future trade of biomass beyond Europe?
• Discussing the ripple effect of the supply crunch on creating new opportunities for trade
Confirmed Speakers:
Michael Christensen, COO, CM Biomass
Christian Joore, Head of Biomass and Freight, Vattenfall
- 12:30
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- 13:00
- How have price fluctuations in South Europe affected the market environment and demands in the region? Generandi, Wood Pellet Services, Intergroup
• To what extent was European policy affecting biomass trade in Europe
• Will Southern Europe seek new procurement strategies in 2023?
Confirmed Speakers:
Daniel Madrid, Trading Manager, Generandi
Tiago Andrade, Director, WPS
Pietro Di Sarno, CEO, Intergroup
- 13:00
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- 14:30
- Lunch
- 14:30
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- 15:00
- How is Asia gearing up for a growing demand for biomass feedstocks? Mitsubishi, CM Biomass, Idemitsu, TSI
• How is Asia tackling the global crunch against pellet supply?
• Key trade regions inspiring growth in Asia
• Analysing new technological implications on the black pellet market
Confirmed Speakers:
Yuta Inada, Head New Power Generation Fuels Business Dept. & Business Creation & Digital Strategy Unit, Mitsubishi
Mads Thomsen, Portfolio Manager, CM Biomass
Naoki Kawamoto, DGM Black Pellets, Idemitsu
Andrew Johnson, Vice President, TSI
- 15:00
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- 16:30
- Argus Roundtable sessions and summary Sessions end at 16:00 and will be followed by 30min summaries on mainstage
2. Agro-waste opportunities: What are the new products in the market?
3. Regulations and legislation: gaining clarity on how public perception may not always be right
4. Premium pellets roundtable
5. Wood chips roundtable
- 16:45
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- 18:30
- Argus Biomass Awards 2023 Location: Expo Stage, QEII
Award Categories:
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Lifetime Achievement Award: Individual Award
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Women's Thought Leadership Award: Individual Award
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Sustainable Practices Award: Company Award
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Technology and Innovation Award: Company Award
Please refer to Awards section on website for more information.
- 16:30
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- 19:00
- Welcome Reception Sponsored by:
- 9:00
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- Registration Opens
- 9:55
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- 10:00
- Chairperson's Opening Address Freddie Staermose, VP Generation Fuel and Dry Bulks, Argus
- 10:00
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- 10:30
- Opening Keynote
- 10:30
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- 11:30
- Where does the future lie for biomass? Exploring new markets for biomass usage Enviva, Arcelor Mittal, EIUG, IBTC
• Why is there a need for pellet producers to start investing in pellet customization
• How can biomass contribute in sustainable transitions in heavy industries?
• Will industry partnerships help change biomass perception?
Moderated by:
Freddie Staermose, VP Dry Bulk and Gen Fuels, Argus
Confirmed Speakers:
Jens Wolf, VP Commercial, Enviva
Steve Sirdey, European Buyer Alternative Reductants & Biomass, Arcelor Mittal Energy
Arjan Geveke, Director, Energy Intensive Users Group UK
Michael Wild, President, International Biomass Torrefaction Council
- 11:30
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- 12:15
- Morning Break
- 12:15
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- 13:00
- SAF Focus: How has the regulatory market in the region led to successful SAF partnerships?
• How have regulators worked with the industry to develop SAF projects
• Will more biomass-based SAF projects become popular in 2023?
Moderated by: Giulia Squadrin, Associate Editor Biofuels, Argus
- 13:00
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- 13:30
- Understanding the role of biomass-to-liquid technologies in developing biomethanol Methanol Institute, Maersk
- Can biomass feedstocks aid sustainable heating and fuel initiatives
- Role of biomass in creating sustainable future fuels
- How has biomass become the new feedstock for marine fuel production
- 13:00
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- 14:30
- Lunch
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- 15:30
- New businesses on the block: will there be a new wave of North American supply in the global pellet and chip market? Future Metrics
• What can new biomass producers learn from the existing industry vision
• How will the US-Canada production affect trade in Europe?
Moderated By: Bill Strauss, President, FutureMetrics
- 14:30
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- 15:00
- Sleeping Giant? Latin American prospects for growth Sumitomo
• Can South America formalise its biomass industry
• Prospects of agro-biomass exports from South America
• Can Agro-biomass products be developed further to ensure efficiency?
Confirmed Speakers:
Mark Lyra, Senior Director, Sumitomo
- 15:30
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- 16:00
- Afternoon networking break
- 16:00
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- 17:00
- Working groups
- 17:00
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- 19:00
- Off-site networking reception
- 9:00
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- Registration opens
- 9:55
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- 10:00
- Chairperson's opening remarks Freddie Staermose, VP Generation Fuel and Dry Bulks, Argus
- 10:00
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- 10:30
- Is biomass just a stepping stone to sustainable energy transitions? SBP, BASF
• Key challenges in engaging with the public and EU
• Why is Bioenergy so hard to align with in Europe?
• Frameworks for better transfer of information to the public
Confirmed Speakers:
Ivana Krkljus, Global Strategic Advisory Lead Renewable Raw Materials, BASF
Carsten Hujlus, CEO, SBP
- 10:30
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- 11:00
- Will Carbon Capture technologies deliver the necessary breakthrough for more sustainable biomass practices? - Adam Nye, VP Business Development Voluntary Carbon Markets , Argus
- 11:00
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- 10:30
- Creating a sustainable supply chain: How can the market encourage sustainable shipping, transport and certification practices?
- 11:30
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- 12:00
- Morning Break
- 12:30
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- 13:00
- Exploring new boiler technologies for efficient use of alternate pellets
• How are boiler manufacturers approaching ideas of CCUS
• Exploring the new technological dependencies in biomass sustainability
- 13:00
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- 14:00
- Lunch
- 14:00
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- End of conference