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Request your copy of the sample delegate list to see who is booked on to attend Argus Biomass Live - Virtual Conference on 6-8 October.
Supporting partners
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World Bioenergy Association
World Bioenergy Association is an international member organization with a mission to promote the sustainable development of bioenergy on a global level and to support the business environment for bioenergy. With a member base of bioenergy companies, associations, research institutes and individuals from more than 65 countries, WBA represents the voice of the global bioenergy community. WBA activities include publishing factsheets, statistics reports, market reports and position papers on various aspects of bioenergy including policies, technologies, markets, finance etc. WBA also has organized numerous events in the past including workshops, webinars, conferences, and study trips to discuss and debate issues surrounding bioenergy including land use, biodiversity, carbon neutrality, clean energy etc. Moreover, WBA collaborates with various international organizations working in the renewable energy sector via partnerships including IRENA, IEA, REN21, REN Alliance, CPLC, FAO and others.
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Bioenergy Europe
Bioenergy Europe is the voice of European bioenergy. It aims to develop a sustainable bioenergy market based on fair business conditions. Founded in 1990, Bioenergy Europe is a non-profit, Brussels-based international organisation bringing together 41 associations and 143 companies, as well as academia and research institutes from across Europe.
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European Pellet Council (EPC)
The European Pellet Council (EPC) is the voice of the wood pellet sector in Europe. Its members are national pellet associations or related organisations from 18 countries. EPC was founded in 2010 and is a network of Bioenergy Europe. EPC is the platform of the European pellet sector dedicated to solving the issues attached to the transition from a niche product to a major energy commodity ranging from standardisation and certification through to the quality of pellet-using devices amongst others. EPC manages the ENplus® scheme; the world leading wood pellet quality scheme.
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International Biomass Torrefaction Council (IBTC)
The International Biomass Torrefaction Council (IBTC) is a Brussels based international platform founded in 2012, which brings together more than 20 companies from all over the world. IBTC was founded by Bioenergy Europe and resulted from the joint efforts of major torrefied biomass stakeholders who decided to create a discussion platform of companies with similar interests. IBTC was also initiated in collaboration with the Dutch Torrefaction Association (DTA). IBTC is a unique network connecting all companies with a shared interest in torrefaction and solid biofuels, connecting industry players and academia for undertaking actions to drive forward torrefied biomass
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USIPA - The US Industrial Pellet Association
USIPA is a not-for-profit trade association promoting sustainability and safety practices within the US wood energy industry. We advocate for the wood energy sector as a smart solution to climate change, and we support renewable energy policy development around the globe. Our members represent all aspects of the wood pellet export industry, including pellet producers, traders, equipment manufacturers, bulk shippers, and service providers. USIPA was formed 2011 by several industry founders, including Enviva, Georgia Biomass, and The Westervelt Company.
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Japan Woody Bioenergy Association
The Japan Woody Bioenergy Association's mission is as follows: Japan Woody Bioenergy Association is an organization that aims to expand the appropriate use of woody bioenergy. In order to achieve our objectives, related businesses and parties cooperate with each other and share wisdom and information to promote the use of wood biomass energy strategically and comprehensively.
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ENplus®
ENplus® is the world-leading quality certification scheme for wood pellets that systematically certifies the entire supply chain, from the early stages of production to the delivery process. The ENplus® requirements go beyond those of the international standard ISO 17225-2 to guarantee optimum efficiency. In addition, all actors along the supply chain follow detailed guidelines to ensure consistent quality. In more than a decade of existence, the ENplus® scheme has certified more than 1200 companies in 48 countries and has become a widely recognized brand, trusted by professionals and consumers alike.
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GoodChips®
GoodChips® is the first international quality certification for wood chips and hog fuel, it is the result of a concerted effort with all components of the sector, from producers to traders, through boiler manufacturers and consumer associations. The result of this effort is a 12-class scheme (8 for wood chips and 4 for hog fuel), addressing every profile of producer and end-user, from industrial to domestic use. GoodChips® creates a fair, harmonised, and transparent market for wood chips and hog fuel, where best practices are distinguished through a certification that covers products, processes, and quality management.
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SURE
The Sustainable Resources Verification Scheme (SURE) is an international certification system that is intended to ensure the sustainability of biomass usage for electricity and heat generation in accordance with the standard set by EU Directive 2018/2001/EC (“RED II”) and to document the corresponding greenhouse gas savings. SURE is aimed at biomass (cogeneration) power plants, biogas and biomethane plant operators, and all of the economic operators in the upstream chains.