Argus Biomass Asia Conference

• 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.)

• 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

• 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

• Changes to Korea’s renewable energy policy and implications for biomass
• Shifts between domestic and international supply
• Planned energy usage and expected future demand

• Latest updates on China’s renewable energy policy initiatives
• Expected growth in biomass demand
• Opportunities for foreign investment and collaboration

• 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

• Reviewing existing port infrastructure to support biomass handling
  • Are they sufficient to support the expected growth in demand?
• What improvements are needed?
• Outlook for biomass logistics
  • What technology investments are you looking into?
  • How do you see this aspect of biomass developing?

Panelists:
Datuk Azman Shah Mohd Yusof, Chief Executive Officer, Northport
Shuji Aoki, Manager, Coal & Biomass Team, Bulk Carrier Division, NYK Bulk & Project Carriers
Lynette Hoo, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, POIC Sabah

• The potential of using EFB, OPT and other oil palm biomass for fuel
• Black pellets making a comeback – what has changed?
• Existing challenges and changing current perceptions

Panelists:
Dikki Akhmar, Chairman, APCASI
Arfizal Ariffin, Executive Director, Detik Aturan
Ted Kim, Senior Professional, Agri & Commodities Part (Palm Product Trading); Living Industrial Team; Trading & Investment Group, Samsung C&T Corporation

• 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?

• 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

• Updates on SBP standards
• Key issues and challenges for producers and how to overcome them
• Ensuring long-term sustainability in the supply chain

• 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?

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.