Argus Biomass Conference

Airex Energy

Airex Energy is a global leader in climate solutions, committed to helping organizations achieve net-zero emissions. Our advanced torrefaction and carbonization technologies transform biomass waste into high-value products, including biocoal, biochar, and biocarbon. Biocoal is a clean, renewable alternative to fossil coal, making it the ideal choice for electricity generation, heating, and the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Biochar not only sequesters carbon for hundreds of years but has also multiple applications, such as soil amendment, water filtration, animal feed, concrete production, etc. Lastly, biocarbon can replace petroleum coke and other high-grade carbon fuels in metallurgical processes. Through our innovative approach, we contribute to sustainable practices while enhancing the value of waste materials.

Engie

ENGIE is a major player in the energy transition, whose purpose is to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral economy. With 98,000 employees in 30 countries, the Group covers the entire energy value chain, from production to infrastructures and sales. ENGIE combines complementary activities: renewable electricity and green gas production, flexibility assets (notably batteries), gas and electricity transmission and distribution networks, local energy infrastructures (heating and cooling networks) and the supply of energy to individuals, local authorities and businesses. Every year, ENGIE invests more than €10 billion to drive forward the energy transition and achieve its net-zero carbon goal by 2045.

Turnover in 2024: €73.8 billion. The Group is listed on the Paris and Brussels stock exchanges (ENGI) and is represented in the main financial indices (CAC 40, Euronext 100, FTSE Euro 100, MSCI Europe) and non-financial indices (DJSI World, Euronext Vigeo Eiris - Europe 120 / France 20, MSCI EMU ESG screened, MSCI EUROPE ESG Universal Select, Stoxx Europe 600 ESG-X).

Peterson

Reducing risks by inspecting and managing quantity, quality, and other requirements.

Peterson and Control Union conducts a wide range of inspection services from commodity inspections, technical and industrial inspections to collateral services.
Our global reach and local knowledge guarantee uniformity and consistency in the high quality of our services. Our approach allows us to plan and execute services efficiently, with a focus on the clear and timely reporting of key information.
Our experienced and qualified team provides the highest standards of quality and integrity in commodity inspection services.

Bionow

Bionow is a company that provides biocarbon solutions to help hard-to-abate industries achieve their decarbonization targets. We offer an integrated, sustainable, and scalable solution across the biocarbon supply chain: from sourcing biomass to transforming it into biocarbon, and delivering it to our clients.

IBTC

The IBTC promotes sustainably produced torrefied or carbonized biomass on a global scale to efficiently replace fossil coal in all industries and applications or to permanently sequester atmospheric carbon into the soil. By this IBTC and its members contribute to the speeding up of the global transition towards a carbon-neutral economy and the limitation of CO2 in the atmosphere. “We work in all realms that can lead to increased use of carbonized biomass and all sectors that do not fall under the competition between our members. Market promotion, standardization of products, frame-permits in logistics, bridging science and industry, administrative framework and integration into national and supranational legislation are just some of our ever-expanding activities.“ Michael Wild, President

Polytechnik

For over 55 years, we have planned, designed, manufactured, installed and commissioned biomass cogeneration plants worldwide. We have also been at the forefront of developing innovative technologies in biomass gasification, carbonisation and torrefaction for over 20 years.

The Polytechnik Group, headquartered in Weissenbach, Austria, leverages the experience gained in completing over 3,000 systems. Established in 1965 as a two-person operation, the company has grown into a global leader in biomass combustion, gasification, and carbonisation technologies. Our clients worldwide can now call on our team of approximately 240 dedicated and service-oriented employees and the innovative products and services we provide alongside our joint ventures and partners. With a 95% export rate, we operate internationally, maintaining branches with carefully selected partners in more than 10 countries, including Switzerland, France, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Romania, China and New Zealand.

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