Biogas Europe

Introduction

Following successful editions in Austria, Belgium and the UK, Green Power Conferences are pleased to announce that the 7th international biogas networking conference will take place in Milan. 

The event will create a networking platform for the European biogas industry, policy makers and potential investors to examine growth strategies and technological advances in biogas production.
Delegates will learn from best practice case studies from both mature and emerging markets and gain a clear understanding of the current regulatory framework, investment criteria, project start up requirements, plant optimisation and upgrading biogas for injection into national gas grids.

Confirmed speakers include:

Klaus Dorninger, Managing Director, Erdgas OÖ, Austria
Gian Lorenzo Giuliattini Burbui, Renewable Energy, Generation Market, Enel Green Power, Italy
Marina Calcagno Baldini, Innovhub Special Agency of Milan Chamber of Commerce, Italy
Gerrit Volk, Head of Grid Injection Division, Bundesnetzagentur (Federal Network Agency), Germany
Angel Gutiérrez, Research Manager, Naturgas Energia, Spain
Andreas Glatzer, Renewable Equity Deparment, Renergie, Austria
Tico Cohen, Senior Process Manager-Biogas, Rhodia Energy Services, Netherlands
Gildas Le Saux, Biogasmax Project Manager, Lille Métropole Communauté Urbaine, France
Francesca Sacchini, EU Projects Division Manager, Gruppo Impresa Finance, Italy
Randy Mott, President, CEERES, Poland
Juan Manuel Valor Font, Chief Executive Officer, Husesolar, Spain
Kirsten Van Gorkum, Innovator Green Gas, Enexis, Netherlands
Enrico Simonetto, Market Development Manager, Fri El Green Power, Italy
Enrico Piraccini, Environmental Division, Gruppo Hera, Italy
Richard Turner, Director, Viridor Waste Management, UK
Peter Boisen, Honorary Chairman, NGVA Europe, Sweden
Luca Barbato, Project Manager Renewables Energies, Ravano Green Power, Italy
Harald Bala, Counsellor, Energieversorgung Margarethen, Austria
Klass de Jong, Senior Technology Advisor, Essent Warme, Netherlands
Erik Malmberg, Export Director Biogas, Malmberg Waters, Sweden
Steven Vallender, National Grid, UK

Key Reasons to attend

• Network with industry leaders: 700+ past attendees
• Discover the full market potential for large scale biogas heating and transport
• Learn from key success factors in the advanced markets including Germany, Sweden & Austria
• Identify the challenges and opportunities in developing biogas projects 
• Find out how companies are upgrading biogas for grid connection
• Learn about policy and feed-in tariffs across Europe
• Hear the latest developments in agricultural and waste biogas
• Hear about cutting edge technologies in anaerobic digestion and biogas production
• Have your questions answered during interactive sessions
• Meet potential investors, clients, partners and suppliers

Who you will meet:

• Biomass plant operators
• Landfill operators
• Waste to energy project developers
• Biogas plant suppliers
• Consulting engineers
• Policy makers
• Banks and investors
• Farmers and agricultural suppliers
• Municipalities
• Utilities
• Waste water treatment specialists
• Waste management specialists
• Fleet managers & automotive industry
• Technology solution providers
• AD technology suppliers

Access key decision-makers and experts at Biogas Europe with 50% director level or higher!

700 past attendees at our biogas events including senior representatives from:

Agricapital, Asia Green Capital, Austrian Compost & Biogas Association, Biogas Technology,  Biogen, British Sugar, Carbon Trust Enterprises, Cargill, Climate Change Capital, Chesterfield Biogas, Dalkia,  DEFRA, DSM, Dexia Credit Local, Ecofys, EGF Portugal, Enexis, EnviTec Biogas, E.ON, Essent Warme, FLI Energy, Foresight Group, Gasum, GDF Suez, GE Energy, GE Jenbacher, Gasunie Engineering & Technology, Goteborg Energi, Gruppo Hera, Investec Bank, Landesbank Berlin, Malmberg Waters, Mott MacDonald, National Farmers Union, National Grid, Naturgas Energia, Nuon, NVGA Europe, Organic Power, Overgas, Pacific Gas & Electricity Company, Pro 2 Anlagentechnik, Quest Air, Raiffeisenlandesbank, Real Energy, Schmack Biogas, Scottish Water, Severn Trent Water,  Swedish Biogas, United Utilities, Valorsul, Veolia, Vogelsang, Wartsila, Waste Solutions, Xergi

 

Pre-conference training course

21 June.

Biogas 101

An introduction to Biogas: feedstocks, conversion processes and energy applications.

Course objectives

This concise, 1-day introduction to biogas energy provides an excellent training session for those new to the industry, and/or those in need of a refresher on its scientific and technology principles, or a guide through the minefield of terminology. The day will explain, in clear, accessible language, the various processes and facilities that exist (or are emerging) to turn biomass feedstocks and wastes into useful gas fuel, heat and/or electrical power.

The material has been developed exclusively by Green Power Academy to provide a completely independent, unbiased and hype-free view of the biogas industries. You will learn not only the scientific fundamentals but also the key commercial and economic aspects: both opportunities and barriers and problems yet to be overcome.

Level & Style

The course will explain key concepts and terminology in energy, power and technology, but assumes no prior technical knowledge. Indeed the course will be of particular value to those working in non-technical functions, who need to understand the technology fundamentals, their economics, development and market applications; but not the nuts-and-bolts of engineering or hands-on installation.

The course runs in a friendly, informal manner, encouraging discussions and questions to ensure that participants get the most out of their time. In order to better understand and illustrate the various topics, some simple calculations and other explanatory exercises may be incorporated.

Visit the Green Power Acdamey website for more information.

Agenda outline

22 June - Day 2

Unlocking the potential of Pan-European biogas production

• What role is biogas playing in the renewable energy supply chain?
• What key developments have occurred in the past year in the EU and international biogas markets?
• What are the future opportunities and challenges for the biogas industry?
• Which way should biogas develop? Cogeneration, transportation or building a gas grid?

• Overview of National Action Plans
• What are the latest policy and regulation updates?
• What are the schemes to increase biogas production?
• How can biogas legislation be improved from the developers' perspective?

• What are the incentives in the market and how are these trends going to change?
• What are the key assessments in financing and investing in biogas projects?
• What are the different activities public funds and private funds are involved in?
• How can developers increase the attractiveness of their projects to potential investors?
• Cost and efficiency analysis of different types of biogas plants and feedstock
• Where should you invest in the entire biogas supply chain in different markets?

• What key elements should be considered when planning a biogas project?
• What are the main challenges regarding environmental permitting and land use?
• How can developers limit potential risk mitigation in biogas projects?
• How can developers set up power purchase agreements?
• How to carry out biogas plant feasibility and economic viability studies?

 

23 June - Day 2

Optimising biogas plants

• What experiences can be learnt from producing biogas from animal manure?
• What are the opportunities for gasifying high yield perennial energy crops?
• What are the technology choices? Dry or wet fermentation?
• How to optimise biogas systems for agricultural feedstocks?
• What are the key steps to achieve economies of scale for farm-scale anaerobic digestion?
• What are the distribution and storage criteria?

• How can biogas better solve the problems with municipality waste?
• What experiences can be learnt from producing biogas from landfill waste?
• What different approaches should be applied with organic, industrial and household waste?
• What is the potential for production of biogas from sewage treatment plants
• Innovations in industrial biogas production

• What is the reality of mass use of biogas in vehicles?
• What incentives are there in different EU states?
• Biomethane as a road transport fuel: a solution for low carbon transportation?
• Innovations in transportation biogas production, storage, fuelling and distribution

• How big in reality is the biogas heating and cogeneration market?
• Commercial case studies in large scale biogas heat and electricity production
• What industrial applications are there for biogas CHP production?
• What technologies are available for biogas cogeneration: internal combustion, gas turbines, and fuel cells?

• Is biogas in the grid the ultimate goal for the biogas industry?
• What are the challenges of upgrading biogas for grid distribution?
• What hurdles are there to ensure biogas quality?
• What commercial technologies are available for removing contaminants from biogas?
• What national standards and procedures should be introduced for biogas injection?

Speaking opportunities

If you would like to speak at this event please submit a speaking proposal (presentation title, 4-5 bullet points and brief synopsis) to Dennis Liu, dennis.liu@greenpowerconferences.com

Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities

Sponsor Biogas Europe and benefit from:

• 1st class lead generation: meet companies actively working in the biogas industry
• Enhanced brand profile: pre-event promotional campaign plus extensive on site branding
• Excellent publicity: gain an incredible amount of presence from on site promotion
• A cost effective marketing solution: our development team will be happy to customise a package and develop a cost effective marketing channel to generate new sales leads

Sponsorship options offering varying levels of branding and exposure are available to suit budgets and marketing aims.

Contact Chris Lewis for further details
Tel: +44 203 355 4224  Fax: +44 207 900 1853
Email: chris.lewis@greenpowerconferences.com

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Venue

Marriott Hotel,
Milan, Italy
Phone: +39 02 48521

Web: www.marriott.com