The road ahead for biomass
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- 08:30
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- 09:15
- Registration and coffee
- 09:15
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- 09:20
- Chairman's welcome remarks
- 09:20
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- 09:40
- Keynote address: The future of biomass and its place in renewable energy goals Toshimasa Masuyama - Bioenergy Analyst, Innovation and Technology Center, International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)
- The role of bioenergy in the energy transformation to meet the Paris climate goals
- Beyond public utilities – who else is using biomass in their energy mix?
- Need for an enabling environment for the development of bioenergy supply chains (technologies, policies, finances, etc.)
- 09:40
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- 10:00
- Shifts in global biomass trade and implications for buyers and sellers
- Developments in the world’s biomass market and emerging trade routes
- How is biomass becoming a global commodity?
- Comparing between demand and supply trends of different regions
- How can supply markets achieve better synergy with global demand?
- New routes to explore
- Role of government and global policy makers in affecting trade flows
Market updates - Demand
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- 10:00
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- 10:15
- Japan - Beyond the FIT: ensuring sustainability in energy policies
- Updates on Japan’s FIT scheme
- What’s next and what can companies expect?
- Future of biomass as part of Japan’s renewable energy strategy
- 10:15
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- 10:30
- South Korea – Long term outlook for energy resources Sanghoon Lee - President of New and Renewable Energy Center, Korea Energy Agency
- Changes to Korea’s renewable energy policy and implications for biomass
- Shifts between domestic and international supply
- Planned energy usage and expected future demand
- 10:30
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- 11:15
- Morning refreshments and Speed Networking
Get your business cards and smiles ready!
Market updates - Supply
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- 11:15
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- 11:30
- Vietnam – a review of wood supply and potential areas for development
- 11:30
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- 11:45
- Thailand – harnessing the country’s biomass potential
- 11:45
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- 12:00
- Indonesia – improving the oil palm value chain economics for steadier supply
- 12:00
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- 12:15
- Malaysia – expanding supply capabilities for new markets
Spotlight on Australia and New Zealand
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- 12:15
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- 12:30
- Australia - growing in supply
- 12:30
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- 13:00
- Fireside Chat: Emerging supply centres in Australia and New Zealand
- Overcoming existing infrastructure challenges to service Asia’s growing markets
- Role of government in supporting industry development
- Opportunities for development and potential for transition into a supply centre
- 13:00
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- 14:30
- Networking lunch
A review of the region's ports and logistics infrastructure
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- 14:30
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- 14:45
- Northport/Southpoint Case Study: Building a regional biomass logistics hub Datuk Azman Shah Mohd Yusof - Chief Executive Officer, Northport
- Developing Southpoint into a biomass handling hub
- Lessons learnt and developments so far
- Optimising costs, benefits and plans for the future
- 14:45
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- 15:00
- Port of Rotterdam Case Study: Lessons from Europe
- How is Rotterdam developing itself into a global biomass logistics hub?
- Progress so far and what is in store for the next 10 years
- Moving beyond a port into a bio-based industrial cluster
- 15:00
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- 15:45
- Panel: Are Asia’s ports due for an upgrade?
- Reviewing existing port infrastructure to support biomass handling
- What improvements are needed?
- Outlook for biomass logistics
- 15:45
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- 16:30
- Afternoon refreshments
Closing Keynote
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- 16:30
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- 17:30
- Industry Leaders’ Panel: Biomass for a changing tomorrow
- Changing market conditions
- Working around fluctuating demand – what are some strategies to cope with changes in policy and buyer requirements?
- Business models and contracts
- How can these be adapted to accommodate changes in market economics?
- The road ahead – how do you foresee the use of biomass developing in the region?
- Where will new opportunities emerge from?
- 17:30
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- 17:35
- Chairman's closing remarks
- 17:35
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- 20:00
- Cocktail reception sponsored by CellMark (open to all attendees)
Ensuring sustainability in the biomass value chain
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- 09:00
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- 09:30
- Morning networking and coffee
- 09:30
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- 09:40
- Chairman's remarks
- 09:40
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- 10:00
- Keynote: The business sense of biomass – why biomass is playing a bigger role in corporate sustainability efforts
- A review of efforts to go green and the road ahead
- Incorporating biomass in the energy mix – why and how
- Creating a sustainable circular ecosystem through effective partnerships
Sustainability and certification
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- 10:00
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- 10:15
- Meeting the requirements of SBP and opening new opportunities
- Updates on SBP requirements
- Overcoming key issues and challenges for producers to improve usability
- Ensuring long-term sustainability and quality in the supply chain
- 10:15
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- 10:30
- Changes in PKS procurement methods with new sustainability requirements Hiroaki Goto - General Manager, eRex Singapore
- 10:30
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- 10:45
- Updates on wood chip certification requirements
- Status of wood chips usage in Asia
- Current standards and expected changes in the future
- Potential challenges in attaining quality standards
- 10:45
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- 11:30
- Morning refreshments and networking
Project financing and investment
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- 11:30
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- 12:10
- Panel: Overcoming pitfalls to maximise financing success
- How has the financing landscape for biomass projects changed over time?
- New players, requirements, types of financing
- What are investors looking for when it comes to financing new projects?
- Challenges and how can the industry address them?
- 12:10
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- 12:50
- Roundtable Discussions
It’s your turn to ask the experts! This is an interactive, unstructured 40-minute session for delegates to meet and have Q&A with key subject matter experts. Delegates are encouraged to pre-register before the conference to secure your seats.
Limited to 10-15 seats per table.
Roundtable 1: Looking ahead - ensuring sustainability for long term biomass supply
Roundtable 2: Innovative methods for project financing and investment
Roundtable 3: Overcoming challenges in achieving certification standards
- 12:50
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- 12:55
- Chairperson's closing remarks
- 12:55
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- 14:30
- Networking lunch and end of conference See you in 2021!