14/09/2010

Biogas Seminar and Plant Study Tour
Kemble nr Cirencester

On-Farm Anaerobic Digestion Biogas Plant
The Kemble Biogas plant uses on-farm cow slurry, maize and glycerol to run a 300Kw Combined Heat & Power Engine running 24/7. The site is a good example of on-farm AD Biogas and is an interesting case study. The plant operator will be at the seminar and plant tour to answer your questions.
The aim of the Seminar and plant tour is to inform attendees of the latest technical and legislative situations. A major theme of the day is analysing if on-Farm Biogas is a profitable venture in the short to medium term. We will also be looking at the equipment side of Biogas, CHP and connections to the National Grid. The Environment Agency will be at the event to discuss the new AD Plant permitting regime.
With highly informed speakers from across the Biogas industry

16/09/2010

Red Tape and how to cut it
Nantwich, Cheshire

Reaseheath Enterprise Delivery Hub are building a flexible modular AD plant to demonstrate the use of different combinations of feedstock. The feedstock will be agricultural from dairy and pig farms, food waste and green waste.The aim is to help farmers make a choice over AD. This is one of a series of workshops they will host during 2010, and will focus on "Red tape and how to cut it"

20 - 24/09/2010

5-day International Biogas Training course with excursion
Stuttgart, Germany

This training course provides profound basic knowledge about the process of biogas formation, the principles of designing biogas plants, applied technology and safety aspects. The focus of the training courses are to combine practical experience with theoretical knowledge

29-30/09/2010

Biogaz Europe 2010
Lyon, France

The conference will assemble key international, national and regional stakeholders to debate the opportunities and challenges for the French biogas sector with a particular focus on determining how to move the market forward towards wider implementation.
The themes and speakers will therefore be selected to enable a constructive debate of the key policy issues set against a background of on the ground, practical experience from France and the wider European perspective.
The conference will target policy makers, regional and local authorities, the biogas industry and industry associations, the agriculture and agro-alimentary industries, the waste to energy sector, financiers and investors.

6-7/10/2010

Biogas Study Tour
Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire

Visit a new 1 MW Biogas Plant using crops and waste food as the feedstocks. Innovative food pasteuriser on site. This site, built by MT Energie on the Northwick Estate in Moreton-in-Marsh is a great example of the emerging Biogas on-farm and food waste AD facilities in the UK.
Plant operator and equipment suppliers will be on site to answer questions and give information on how the project moved from conception to reality. Moreton-in-Marsh is an area of outstanding beauty and many EA considerations as well as grid connection hurdles had to be overcome

14/10/2010

How to make AD happen
Nantwich, Cheshire

Reaseheath Enterprise Delivery Hub are building a flexible modular AD plant to demonstrate the use of different combinations of feedstock. The feedstock will be agricultural from dairy and pig farms, food waste and green waste.The aim is to help farmers make a choice over AD. This is one of a series of workshops they will host during 2010, and will focus on "How to make AD happen"

13-14/10/2010

BioGas USA
San Francisco

This key event will bring together leaders of the US biogas industry to examine how to develop commercially successful biogas projects and address the latest technological advances in production. Extensive networking opportunities built into the agenda will ensure that all participants have the opportunity to meet biomass plant operators, waste to energy project developers, landfill operators, banks; investors and policy makers

10/11/2010

Connecting to the Grids
Nantwich, Cheshire

Reaseheath Enterprise Delivery Hub are building a flexible modular AD plant to demonstrate the use of different combinations of feedstock. The feedstock will be agricultural from dairy and pig farms, food waste and green waste.The aim is to help farmers make a choice over AD. This is the penultimate workshop in the series and will focus on "Connecting to the Grids"

08/12/2010

Getting your AD going and keeping it running profitably
Nantwich, Cheshire

Reaseheath Enterprise Delivery Hub are building a flexible modular AD plant to demonstrate the use of different combinations of feedstock. The feedstock will be agricultural from dairy and pig farms, food waste and green waste.The aim is to help farmers make a choice over AD. This is the final workshop in the series and will focus on "Getting your AD going and keeping it running profitably"

14/09/2010

Expert seminar: "Planning and Biomass"
The Sage, Gateshead

The seminar is addressed to the planning, sustainability and energy officers, consultants and other professionals involved or interested in planning of biomass projects. It provides an expert overview of issues involved in the planning process of a bioenergy project and gives a practical advice on how to address them with confidence.

14/09/2010

Launch of the South-West Clean-tech Co-investment Fund
Leigh Court Business Centre, Bristol. 9.15am

The Fund provides a co-investment of up to £100,000 to businesses based in the South West which are carrying out an eligible clean-tech activity. The investment provided by the Fund will be made as a loan of up to five years and will be dependent upon the involvement of an experienced Key-stone Business Angel Investor with relevant industry or market knowledge who is investing equity into the company.
The launch will provide an opportunity for you to meet the partners involved in this initiative and to learn more about the detailed operation of the Fund. There will also be an opportunity to put questions to our panel.

13-15/09/2010

3rd Annual European Biomass and Bioenergy Forum
Stockholm, Sweden

This marcus evans event will discuss the latest updates of EU legislation and examine the role of bioenergy. The conference will also look at the most efficient use of biomass in bioenergy projects, how to capitalise on technological advancements and review sustainability criteria. Delegates will hear from their peers in the industry, addressing the problems they have faced and how they tackled them to optimise their product portfolio and increase plant performance.
Contact Sumreen Rizvi quoting the Biomass centre for a special discount! Sumreenr@marcusevansuk.com +44 (0) 20 3002 3277

15/09/2010

Wood Energy Business Scheme/Carbon Trust Technical Seminar
Cardiff

This one day workshop is for any key professional playing a role in the design, specification, installation or operation of biomass systems.
Carbon Trust working together with the Forestry Commission have designed this workshop to share the learnings from the review and monitoring of actual biomass heat installations. Delegates will be provided with the tools and knowledge to make informed decisions about the feasibility of this technology and show that it is possible to build biomass heating installations across public and private sector applications

15-17/09/2010

Biomass Heating: Market Development & Technologies Conference
Linz, Austria

This 3-day seminar will provide information and know-how on local market development and technologies for automatic biomass heating, based on the experience in Austria.

For further information please email office@esv.or.at

16/09/2010

Building a Regional Renewables Future
Beverley HU17 8QG

NNFCC and Humber Chemical Focus are running a joint conference entitled Power, Process and Policies - Building a Regional Renewables Future.
The Yorkshire and Humber region is quickly establishing itself as a hub for large scale investment within the renewables sector.
This event will demonstrate the strength and depth of biorenewable industries within the region, and update you on recent developments in this emerging sector.
This conference will be of strong interest to all private and public sector organisations with an interest in the Yorkshire and Humber Region and that are involved in the biomass, bioenergy and bioprocessing fields

21 - 23/09/2010

Bioten
Birmingham

This national three day conference will bring together national and international experts on biomass, bioenergy, biofuels and biorefineries to engage the UKs bioenergy focused research community with stakeholders, policy makers and decision makers as well as promoting interaction between researchers.

22/09/2010

Launch of the South-West Clean-tech Co-investment Fund
Tamar Science Park, Plymouth, 2pm

The Fund provides a co-investment of up to £100,000 to businesses based in the South West which are carrying out an eligible clean-tech activity. The investment provided by the Fund will be made as a loan of up to five years and will be dependent upon the involvement of an experienced Key-stone Business Angel Investor with relevant industry or market knowledge who is investing equity into the company.
The launch will provide an opportunity for you to meet the partners involved in this initiative and to learn more about the detailed operation of the Fund. There will also be an opportunity to put questions to our panel.

06-07/10/2010

EBEC - European Bioenergy Expo and Conference
Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire

Now in its 5th year, EBEC has established itself as the UKs largest dedicated Bioenergy Exhibition. Drawing visitors from the UK, Europe and beyond through its media partners and strategic marketing campaigns, EBEC has a large reach. 2010 will be EBECs 2nd year at Stoneleigh Park.

06-07/10/2010

EBEC Study Tour: Biomass 1
Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire

Visit a wood chipping facility and local school where the wood chip is consumed in a 500 KW Biomass Boiler. An innovative school where several large scale heat stores are utilised to maximise delivery. Wood Chip is stored on site and augered into the Econergy 500KW Wood Chip Biomass Boiler.
Biomass Boiler manufacturer representative as well as the school Facility Manager will be on hand to give a guided tour of the process and answer any questions you may have. Gain from their experience and learn what teething problems they have had to overcome along the way.
This Tour will take 2 hours Max. Leaving Stoneleigh Park outside EBEC at 11.00am each day.

06-07/10/2010

EBEC Study Tour: Biomass 2
Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire

Visit a local agri-business that has diversified into biomass. The company produces a substantial tonnage of biomass pellets, predominantly made from miscanthus. Also on site is a biomass boiler which utilises the pellets produced.
Learn from the owner and operator of the site how they built the plant and how they have achieved large-scale production.
The tour also includes a visit to "Miscanthus Valley" to see the crop growing.
This Tour will take 2 hours Max. Leaving Stoneleigh Park outside EBEC at 2.00pm each day.

07/10/2010

Sustainable Scotland
Edinburgh

It is integral to delivering a sustainable future that best practice examples are shared, new technologies showcased and real results are delivered. Public services have an integral role to play and this conference will tackle some of the key issues and innovative solutions to establishing a greener future for Scotland.

19-21/10/2010

European Future Energy Forum
London

This major business and governmental forum represents the best opportunity in Europe to consider the latest developments in sustainable and low-carbon energy technologies - and a chance to look at what the future may bring. EFEF is a younger relative of the World Future Energy Summit that is held annually in Abu Dhabi. EFEF 2010 will feed into the WFES to be held in January 2011.

21/10/2010

Skills for the Green Economy
London

As the Government consults on developing low carbon skills to meet the demands of a greener economy, this seminar will assess the challenges that doing so poses for all market sectors. Planned sessions centre around what a greener economy means for skills demand and supply, and the overall direction of strategy to green the UK's workforce

27 - 29/10/2010

EU Biomass Forum London, UK

IQPCs EU Biomass Forum 2010 will focus on the wider European energy sector and the challenging market dynamics and will bring together Europes leading authorities to discuss unique approaches to a sustainable and competitive Biomass industry and combine the perspectives of all stakeholders in the biomass value chain.
This event is ideal for both Project Managers in the Biomass Energy sector and Biomass producers. For further information please email: enquire@iqpc.co.uk

02/12/2010

SR Green Energy Awards
Edinburgh

31/08/2010-04/09/2010

Forest Bioenergy 2010
Tampere and Jämsä, Finland

Registration begins: 31st August 2010
Exhibition dates: 2nd - 4th September 2010 at Jämsä
Conference dates: 1st - 2nd September 2010 at Tampere
The Conference will focus on the factors affecting the future of the bioenergy opportunities in fuel production, handling and business in forest industry chain. The topics are purchasing of forest fuels and trade , timber felling wood residues as fuel, fuels from early thinning, machine entreprenurchip. Technical excursions will be held after the conference.
The exhibition consists of an area that as a whole covers almost 100 hectares with its indoor and outdoor stands as well as work demonstration, test driving and competition areas. The exhibition guests will have an opportunity to become acquainted with, compare and test drive forestry, earthwork, moving and lifting machine models as well as commercial vehicles available in the Nordic countries in real working conditions. Accessories, component ranges, service producers, retailers and marketers as well as representatives of different interest groups in the field of heavy machinery will be present at the event.

13-15/09/2010

3rd Annual European Biomass and Bioenergy Forum
Stockholm, Sweden

This marcus evans event will discuss the latest updates of EU legislation and examine the role of bioenergy. The conference will also look at the most efficient use of biomass in bioenergy projects, how to capitalise on technological advancements and review sustainability criteria. Delegates will hear from their peers in the industry, addressing the problems they have faced and how they tackled them to optimise their product portfolio and increase plant performance.
Contact Sumreen Rizvi quoting the Biomass centre for a special discount! Sumreenr@marcusevansuk.com +44 (0) 20 3002 3277

20 - 24/09/2010

5-day International Biogas Training course with excursion
Stuttgart, Germany

This training course provides profound basic knowledge about the process of biogas formation, the principles of designing biogas plants, applied technology and safety aspects. The focus of the training courses are to combine practical experience with theoretical knowledge

29-30/09/2010

Biogaz Europe 2010
Lyon, France

The conference will assemble key international, national and regional stakeholders to debate the opportunities and challenges for the French biogas sector with a particular focus on determining how to move the market forward towards wider implementation.
The themes and speakers will therefore be selected to enable a constructive debate of the key policy issues set against a background of on the ground, practical experience from France and the wider European perspective.
The conference will target policy makers, regional and local authorities, the biogas industry and industry associations, the agriculture and agro-alimentary industries, the waste to energy sector, financiers and investors.

29 Sept-
1 Oct/2010

Science and Policy on Biomass and Sustainability
Petten,
The Netherlands

Energy research Centre of the Netherlands ECN and Joint Research Centre JRC of the European Commission announce a unique conference on the sustainability issues of biomass. The aim of this conference is to bring together the best informed policy makers and scientists in this field. Biomass is currently the most important option for renewable energy and a very promising renewable material. Biomass will become one of the main sources for replacement of fossil fuels in chemistry,transport, industry and energy. It is essential that this growth is taking place within the limits of sustainability and to assure the highest reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

6 - 7/10/2010

EBEC - European Bioenergy Expo and Conference
Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire

Now in its 5th year, EBEC has established itself as the UKs largest dedicated Bioenergy Exhibition. Drawing visitors from the UK, Europe and beyond through its media partners and strategic marketing campaigns, EBEC has a large reach. 2010 will be EBECs 2nd year at Stoneleigh Park.

6 - 7/10/2010

Biomass for Heat & Power
Brussels

Assess new opportunities in biomass production, trading and renewable energy generation; the impact that the new EU recommendations on sustainability criteria might have on your business; ensure the reliable supply of sustainable biomass; select and secure project finance for your biomass facility; increase profitability in biomass projects through co-generation; integrate the production of biofuels and power generation; improve sustainability of a coal fired CHP power plant through torrefaction

7 - 10/10/2010

10th International BBE-Conference for Wood Energy
Augsberg, Germany

The BBE-Conference for Wood Energy presented by the Bundesverband BioEnergie e.V. will celebrate its 10th anniversary on October 7th and 8th. The conference, which will be held in German and English, is part of the IHE WoodEnergy and will take place as part of the RENEXPO in the Augsburg Trade Fair and Convention Center

13-14/10/2010

BioGas USA
San Francisco

This key event will bring together leaders of the US biogas industry to examine how to develop commercially successful biogas projects and address the latest technological advances in production. Extensive networking opportunities built into the agenda will ensure that all participants have the opportunity to meet biomass plant operators, waste to energy project developers, landfill operators, banks; investors and policy makers

24-27/03/2011

Expo Bois Energie
Besançon, France

Thursday : Pellets Day (10:00 - 15:20)

Friday : Industry/Local Authorities and Normalisation : a range of key strategic topics for wood energy industry will be addressed and debated by leading umbrella organisations such as the CIBE, AFNOR, ADEME/RAEE/FIBRA.

26-29/4/2011

9th European Conference on Industrial Furnaces and Boilers
Portugal

Postponed from April 2010

6-7/10/2010

Study tour of Biodiesel Production facility
Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire

Visit a Biodiesel production facility approximately 20 minutes from Stoneleigh Park. The Tour will look at all aspects of batched biodiesel production. The base feedstock is used cooking oil - UCO. Total production is currently 30,000 Litres/week with plannned production increases to 50,000 Litres/week. Biodiesel purification via a dry wash ion exchange resin.
The plant operator will be on hand to give a guided tour of the process and answer any questions you have.
This Tour will take 2 hours Max. Leaving Stoneleigh Park outside EBEC at 11.30am on Wednesday 6th October

Throughout 2010

Biomass for Business Seminars
Throughout Scotland

A series of events organised by Forestry Commission Scotland Regional Biomass Advice Network (RBAN) for businesses, organisations, farmers and landowners who are looking to install woodfuel systems, or those considering entering the woodfuel supply chain.

15/09/2010

Firewood Production and Supply
Coalbrookdale, Telford

Aimed at existing and fledgling firewood businesses, the Firewood Production and Supply course will provide producers with the latest information on production and supply techniques and best practice from the UK and abroad, helping them to create a firewood industry for the 21st century.
Cost: £75 with LandSkills funding, £150 without.

16/09/2010

Woodfuel Quality Standards
Coalbrookdale, Telford

The Woodfuel Quality Standards course is designed to give wood-fuel suppliers and large scale end users a better understanding of the various standards and regulations applied to solid biofuels. It includes practical sessions on sampling and measurement.
Cost: £75 with LandSkills funding, £150 without.

16/09/2010

Woodfuelled Heating Systems
Guildford, Surrey
(future dates and other venues available, see below)

Are the business, environmental and cost issues of woodfuel of interest to you?
Following study tours to Austria and Finland, and technical site visits in the UK, Woodheat Solutions with Forestry Commission England are offering FREE training seminars highlighting the lessons learnt and technical knowledge gained.
Training will cover:
The Wood Fuel Resource - how much is available?
Modern day conversion of wood to heat
Woodfuel processing techniques
How you can benefit from Wood Fuel Standards
How to develop suitable business models
To book your FREE place at this event please contact:
Jeanette Hawkins, Forestry Commission jeanette.hawkins@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

22/09/2010

HETAS Roadshow Basingstoke, Hampshire

2pm - 8pm at the Hampshire Court Hotel.
Several exhibitors of biomass heating equipment.
See website to register for free entry.

28/09/2010

Woodfuelled Heating Systems
Lower Basildon, Berkshire
(alternative dates and venues available, see elsewhere on this list)

Are the business, environmental and cost issues of woodfuel of interest to you?
Following study tours to Austria and Finland, and technical site visits in the UK, Woodheat Solutions with Forestry Commission England are offering FREE training seminars highlighting the lessons learnt and technical knowledge gained.
Training will cover:
The Wood Fuel Resource - how much is available?
Modern day conversion of wood to heat
Woodfuel processing techniques
How you can benefit from Wood Fuel Standards
How to develop suitable business models
To book your FREE place at this event please contact:
Jeanette Hawkins, Forestry Commission jeanette.hawkins@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

06/10/2010

Woodfuelled Heating Systems
Lyndhurst, Hampshire(alternative dates and venues available, see elsewhere on this list)

Are the business, environmental and cost issues of woodfuel of interest to you?
Following study tours to Austria and Finland, and technical site visits in the UK, Woodheat Solutions with Forestry Commission England are offering FREE training seminars highlighting the lessons learnt and technical knowledge gained.
Training will cover:
The Wood Fuel Resource - how much is available?
Modern day conversion of wood to heat
Woodfuel processing techniques
How you can benefit from Wood Fuel Standards
How to develop suitable business models
To book your FREE place at this event please contact:
Jeanette Hawkins, Forestry Commission jeanette.hawkins@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

07/10/2010

Woodfuelled Heating Systems
Guildford, Surrey
(alternative dates and venues available, see elsewhere on this list)

Are the business, environmental and cost issues of woodfuel of interest to you?
Following study tours to Austria and Finland, and technical site visits in the UK, Woodheat Solutions with Forestry Commission England are offering FREE training seminars highlighting the lessons learnt and technical knowledge gained.
Training will cover:
The Wood Fuel Resource - how much is available?
Modern day conversion of wood to heat
Woodfuel processing techniques
How you can benefit from Wood Fuel Standards
How to develop suitable business models
To book your FREE place at this event please contact:
Jeanette Hawkins, Forestry Commission jeanette.hawkins@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

12/10/2010

Woodfuelled Heating Systems
Nr Ashford, Kent
(alternative dates and venues available, see elsewhere on this list)

Are the business, environmental and cost issues of woodfuel of interest to you?
Following study tours to Austria and Finland, and technical site visits in the UK, Woodheat Solutions with Forestry Commission England are offering FREE training seminars highlighting the lessons learnt and technical knowledge gained.
Training will cover:
The Wood Fuel Resource - how much is available?
Modern day conversion of wood to heat
Woodfuel processing techniques
How you can benefit from Wood Fuel Standards
How to develop suitable business models
To book your FREE place at this event please contact:
Jeanette Hawkins, Forestry Commission jeanette.hawkins@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

14/10/2010

Woodfuelled Heating Systems
Flimwell, East Sussex
(alternative dates and venues available, see elsewhere on this list)

Are the business, environmental and cost issues of woodfuel of interest to you?
Following study tours to Austria and Finland, and technical site visits in the UK, Woodheat Solutions with Forestry Commission England are offering FREE training seminars highlighting the lessons learnt and technical knowledge gained.
Training will cover:
The Wood Fuel Resource - how much is available?
Modern day conversion of wood to heat
Woodfuel processing techniques
How you can benefit from Wood Fuel Standards
How to develop suitable business models
To book your FREE place at this event please contact:
Jeanette Hawkins, Forestry Commission jeanette.hawkins@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

27 - 29/10/2010

EU Biomass Forum London, UK

IQPCs EU Biomass Forum 2010 will focus on the wider European energy sector and the challenging market dynamics and will bring together Europes leading authorities to discuss unique approaches to a sustainable and competitive Biomass industry and combine the perspectives of all stakeholders in the biomass value chain.
This event is ideal for both Project Managers in the Biomass Energy sector and Biomass producers. For further information please email: enquire@iqpc.co.uk