Argus Biomass Conference

08:00 - 08:55

Doors open for main conference day two

08:00 - 08:55

Chairperson opening remarks

09:00 - 09:40

Drax keynote: Global outlook on sustainability: Plan for power generation by 2030

- How is Drax addressing EU regulations challenges? How has lobbying with the government aided in accelerating efforts towards net-zero goals?
- Lessons learnt: What are the pitfalls in tackling emissions successfully?

Speakers Include:

Miguel Veiga-Pestana

Chief Sustainability Officer

Drax Group

Renewable energy around the world

09:40 - 10:15

Spotlight on LATAM: What are the different renewable energy sources in the region and how to consider biofuels alongside other demand opportunities?

- Biomass sourcing: What different sources are available in Latam and how to track volumes and prove credibility to meet global standards?
- What is the scope for LATAM export of woody biomass residue and what role can it play in the supply of biomass globally?
- What do European biomass producers need to know about the region's demand?
- Looking at the energy transition, what is the potential use for biocarbon in decarbonization of the steel industry?

Speakers Include:

Vinicius Ferreira Campos

Commercial Director

Braspine

Thais Sousa

Business Development Manager - Fertilizers, Mining and Agriculture, Brazil

Argus

10:15 - 11:00

Morning coffee break

11:00 - 11:45

Powerhouses of the Nordics and Baltics: How do the regional market leaders balance production costs and sustainability goals?

- Examining raw material availability, costs, and competition for the woody raw materials from the chemical and biofuels industries
- What do you need to know about the sourcing of wood biomass and the risk of deforestation?
- Next steps: Understand the balance between hydropower and solid biomass use in power and fuel generation?

Speakers Include:

Henrik Brodin

Head of Energy Transition

Sodra

Johan Vinterbäck

Program Manager

Swedish Energy Agency

11:45 - 12:30

How can you fireproof your feedstocks in biomass storage and handling: A guide

- How to keep from burning down your wood pelleting operation?
- Biomass producer and utility perspectives: What have we learned from the recent fire incidents?
- Is the biomass industry taking sufficient action to prevent future incidents?

Speakers Include:

John Swaan

Partner

FutureMetrics

Fahimeh Yazdan Panah

Director Research and Technical Development

Wood Pellet Association of Canada

Håkan Johansson

Division Manager - Asia

Firefly

Gordon Murray

Executive Director

Wood Pellet Association of Canada

12:30 - 14:00

Speed networking and lunch

14:00 - 14:30

Global panel discussion: Discovering and diversifying imports and exports across APAC region

- Navigating regulations and trade barriers: How can Europe broker more trade deals with APAC?
- How have the trade flows of biomass into and out of Asia evolved in the past two years?
- How is agri-biomass faring for the steel industry and how does it impact the biomass demand and consumption in the region? What potential is there for agricultural biomass to increase its share of global biomass trade?

Speakers Include:

Fabien Mehu

Head of Biomass & Freight, ENGIE

Mads Thomsen

Director- Trading, CM Biomass

Martin de Wolff

Head of Biofuel Trading

RWE

Biotechnology solutions and future

14:30 - 15:00

Technology, innovation and finance: Getting to drips with biotechnology trends in 2025

- What investments are required for technologies to fund future solutions?
- What are the breakthroughs in feedstock pre-treatment and processing for the scalability of biomass?
- Exploring biotechnology through torrefaction beyond heat and power application

Speakers Include:

John Teal

Vice President

TSI

Samantha Smith

Head of Biomass

Renewable Energy Association

15:00 - 15:30

Evening coffee break

15:30 - 16:15

Senior roundtable

- Treated pellets
- Wood chips
- Premium pellets

Speakers Include:

Matti Kymenvaara

Sales Partner

Joensuu Biocoal

Juan Camilo Sanz

CEO

BIOENA ena

Neil Holland

Managing Director

Y Pellets

Stefano Chiussi

Managing Director

Crystal ITG SIA

Erisa Senerdem

Editor, Biomass

Argus

Hannah Adelr

Senior Reporter

Argus

Marta Imarisio

Reporter

Argus

16:15 - 16:45

Big debate: How can the industry leaders' view on market movements and mood motivate your business?

- Did we successfully attain the rebranding of the biomass sector?
- What do the fluctuation in consumption patterns, new avenues, stricter regulations and a solemn mood tell us for 2025 and beyond?

Speakers Include:

Michael Wild

President

International Biomass Torrefaction and Carbonization Council IBTC

Christian Rakos

President

World Bioenergy Association

Manolis Karampinis

Director- Business Development & Membership

Bioenergy Europe

16:45 - 16:50

Closing remarks

16:50

Awards ceremony and drinks reception

Judged by an expert panel of industry leaders, winners will be announced at the exclusive awards ceremony on 2 April at the Argus Biomass Conference (1-3 April, QEII Centre, London, UK).

08:00 - 08:55

Doors open

08:55 - 09:00

Chairperson’s opening remarks

Scaling CCUS and BECCS towards net-negative

09:00 - 09:45

Case study: What will it take for BECCS to become a commercial game-changer?

- How and when will these projects become commercially viable? Are there alternatives to bridge the gap until then?
- Understanding and tracking future biomass procurement strategies
- How can BECCS create value through carbon credits and what impact will it have on the financial viability of traditional biomass operations?

Speakers Include:

Dominic Rassool

Senior Business Development Lead – Europe

Global CCS Institute

Adam Nye

VP Global Carbon Markets

Argus

09:45 - 10:30

Unravelling industrial carbon removals and storage policies: Who benefits and who pays?

- What policy inputs do we need for biomass power assets looking for alternatives?
- How do the policies – EU ETS, CDR, CRCF and RED III interact and what are the key takeaways?
- What is the long-term viability of CCUS-powered biomass in achieving net-zero emissions?

Speakers Include:

Kasia Wilk

Head of Public Affairs and Policy for Europe and Asia

Drax Group

Henrietta Moon

Co-Founder and CEO

Carbo Culture

Irene di Padua

Policy Director

Bioenergy Europe

10:30 - 11:15

Morning coffee break

11:15 - 12:00

White paper: Biochar & BECCS: Carbon Dioxide Removal Technologies at the Intersection of the Biomass and Carbon Markets

Speakers Include:

Erisa Senerdem

Editor, Biomass

Argus

Adam Nye

VP Global Carbon Markets

Argus

Green feedstocks and low-carbon biomass future

12:00 - 12:45

Keynote panel on hard-to-abate industries: How can biocarbon production bridge the gap and sustain the supply chain?

- Are steel, aluminum, cement and other decarbonizing sectors looking for compliance carbon markets?
- The promise of green steel: With increased consumer demand and investments, how can we ensure the process and result is entirely sustainable?
- How does the efficiency and feasibility of biocarbon, and biochar compare to other sources of energy?

Speakers Include:

Adam Nye

VP Global Carbon Markets

Argus

12:45 - 13:45

Networking and lunch

13:45 - 14:30

What role can biochar and biocarbon play in decarbonizing sectors while sequestrating carbon?

- In the context of net zero targets due in 2050, are sectors rapidly moving from pellets to biochar?
- From procuring high-quality, sustainable raw material to certifying and validating biocarbon, what are the real time projects and challenges?
- Who’s certifying such projects? What should the producer and end-user know about the life cycle of the project?

Speakers Include:

Tobias Brink

Head of Business Development

Envigas

Hinako Yoshida

Trader

Hanwa Co., Ltd

Michael Wild

President

International Biomass Torrefaction and Carbonization Council IBTC

14:30 - 15:00

Agri biomass landscape: How can agricultural biomass close the loop for a sustainable bioeconomy?

- Understanding the scope of agricultural residue for advanced uses of power generation and sustainable biofuels
- What are the sustainable feedstocks available and what are the challenges in procuring them?
- Which industries are off-taking such sources?

Speakers Include:

André Paula Santos

Head of EU Policy

Nuseed

Amparo Arellano Gil

Standard and Certifications Director

RSB

Adam Nye

VP Global Carbon Markets

Argus

15:00

Close of conference

1 April

10:45 - 11:00

Visual presentation: Drax showcase video on BECCS – carbon removals at world-changing scales

- Negative emissions essential for fighting the climate crisis
- Clean economic growth — preserving and creating jobs
- Reliable renewable electricity to support the grid as more wind and solar are connected

13:00 - 13:40

Panel discussion: Women in biomass networking

Hear from leading women in business regarding their personal experiences of growth within the market and in business

Speakers Include:

Irene di Padua

Policy Director

Bioenergy Europe

Amparo Arellano Gil

Standard and Certifications Director

RSB

Samantha Smith

Head of Biomass

Renewable Energy Association

15:30 - 15:50

Presentation by CM Biomass: Pioneering renewable energy through biomass innovation

- What technologies is CM Biomass utilizing to improve biomass processing, storage and transportation efficiency?
- What are the key technological barriers to scaling biomass innovations?
- How to enhance pelletization and drying to improve energy output of biomass for large scale energy production?

2 April

10:30 - 10:45

Presentation by Peterson Projects and Solutions (Europe): Unlocking traceability solutions and optimizing biomass production and operations

- How do certification programs and Peterson’s supply chain solutions ensure sustainability, traceability and compliance in the biomass sector across Europe?
- What are the developing technologies and methodologies to monitor, verify and optimize carbon emissions reduction projects within the biomass industry?
- What strategies and services ensure minimizing environmental, financial and operational risks in biomass production and logistics?

Speakers Include:

Robert Braeutigam

EMEA Sector Lead

Peterson Projects and Solutions (Europe)

13:00 - 13:20

Presentation by Andritz: Global Energy Transition – An equipment supplier perspective

- Global Energy Transition – The Green Transition is Different?
- Are white pellets here to stay? Are advanced pellets a short-term opportunity to meet demand?
- What’s beyond solid biofuels?

Speakers Include:

Dominique Kuehner

Industry Director, Biofuel

Andritz

13:30

Presentation by Engie: Commercializing biomass technologies with higher CO2 reductions

- How are Engie’s waste-to-energy systems and advanced biomass conversion processes driving sustainable energy solutions across global market?
- What are Engie’s R&D priorities and upcoming innovations?
- What strategies can be employed to scale up biomass projects while addressing challenges of feedstock, economy and regulatory compliance?

Speakers Include:

Yves Ryckmans

CTO Biomass and Green Fuels,

Engie

3 April

11:00 - 11:20

Presentation by TSI: Torrefaction and thermally treated biomass applications

- How can biomass be used outside of power and heat applications?
- How to optimize biomass for the end-user?
- Technology - the best choice for biomass, location, and use.

Speakers Include:

John Teal

Vice President

TSI