13 – 14 March 2012
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
www.worldbiofuelsmarkets.com/biopower

Scaling up biomass power and heat production

Green Power Conferences are thrilled to announce that the registration is now open for the 8^th International Biopower Generation Congress and Exhibition. This event will provide an opportunity for utilities, developers, investors, feedstock suppliers and technology & service providers to further drive market development.

Key topics for 2012 include:

• Global economics and market developments

• Scaling up Biopower production

• Bioenergy regulation & policy

• Global biomass supply chain 

• Wood to biopower production

• The future of torrefaction

• Finance & investment

• Cogeneration

• Energy from waste

Amongst this year's leading speakers are:

• Jorrit Hachmer, Vice President of Biofuels Trading, RWE

• Emilio Rietmann, Managing Director, ERB Brasil

• Sean Ebnet, Director of New Business, Drax

• Karine Culerier, Senior Market Analyst, Essent

• Neil Bailey, Head of UK Biomass, nPower Renewables

• Bernard Mathieu, Director, Heidelberg Cement

• Dr Mario Ortner, Managing Director, RES Investment Group

• Gavin Maxwell, CEO, Coolfin Partnership

• Andre Faaij, Professor, Copernicus Institute - Utrecht University

• Robin Zwart, Research Coordinator, ECN

• Peter Rechberger, General Manager, European Pellet Council

• James Leitheiser, Director of Biomass Business Development, Weyerhaeuser

• Senior Representative, Andritz

10 key reasons to attend Biopower Generation 2012

1. Utility attend and focus: Meet more utility representatives involved in Biopower production and sourcing than at any other event this year

2. Attend the World Biofuels Markets keynote sessions: Hear global thought leaders share their views on key issues that impact the rapidly growing bioenergy industry

3. 36% of attendees at the 2011 congress were at board or director level: Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to meet with key decision makers who are driving the biomass power generation industry

4. Gain insight into building robust international supply chains: With demand set to exceed supply in Europe, find out how key utilities are building robust international supply chains

5. Meet financiers who are investing in biomass projects: Find out what investors are looking for before committing to a project in these challenging financial markets

6. More utility and project developer case studies: Hear how RWE and ERB are developing effective procurement strategies, what future plans Drax and nPower have for co-firing and dedicated plants

7. Get updated on the latest development in torrefaction: Leaders in torrefaction will explore the economics of the global markets and the available supply of biomass

8. Save time and money by meeting key business leads under one roof: With our track record of bringing together major utilities and developers, you can network with many potential business partners in just two days

9. Gain access to 1500+ bioenergy professionals: Co-located with the World Biofuels Markets Congress, Europe's largest biofuels event, you will have the opportunity to network with bioenergy professionals from around the world

10. Visit the latest suppliers and service providers at the World Biofuels Markets exhibition

Register your place online via the link on www.worldbiofuelsmarkets.com/biopower

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"I came here with a list of people I wanted to meet and I’ve met them all"
- Jerry Quickenden, Vecoplan

Co-located with two world-leading specialised events:

March 13 - 15

World Biofuels Markets Congress & Exhibition 2012: www.worldbiofuelsmarkets.com

March 13 - 14
Bio-Based Chemicals:www.worldbiofuelsmarkets.com/biochem

For more information and to register your place visit www.worldbiofuelsmarkets.com/biopower