Conference Day Two – Wednesday 28 March 2012

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Conference Day Two – Wednesday 28 March 2012 ›

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8am

Welcome refreshments

8.50am

Opening remarks from the Chair

Mr Brian Tait

› Mr Brian Tait, Former Manager Alternative Energy, Sasol South Africa

Biopower

9am

Biomass pelletizing plants key learnings

Mr Werner Euler

Accessing finance for biopower generation
What raw materials are readily available on the market?
Increasing market buy - in and building the case for waste processing
Opportunities for partnerships

› Mr Werner Euler, Owner, iLive Sustainable Development

9.30am

Case study: How to fully bring bioenergy onto the African grid

Mr Emmanuel Katepa

What are the most efficient production and conversion technologies available?
How is the industry overcoming its challenges?
What are the by-product markets to consider
Processing and refining for increased generation

› Mr Emmanuel Katepa, x, Copperbelt Energy Corporation

10am

Morning refreshments and exhibition viewing

11am

Case study: How to tackle key elements in planning a biogas project

Mr Thomas Krimmel

How to limit potential risk mitigation in biogas projects
How to set up mutually beneficial power purchase agreements
Doing the feasibility study - what is required?
What are the main challenges regarding environmental permitting and land use?

› Mr Thomas Krimmel, Partner, Southern Biopower Limited

Advanced biofuels

11.30am

Panel discussion: Opportunities to cover trade deficits through "new oil" economies

Mr Gavin Scott

Mr Joseph Ofosu-Aikins.

Ms Lindiwe Dlamini

Insulation of frigile economies from oil price shocks
How can developing countries best develop their biofuels resources?
What are the key questions to consider on promoting a biofuels industry?
The benefits of industrial development and export products

Carel Snyman, Green Transport Specialist, Saneri, South Africa

Mr Grerhard van den Berg, Group Engineer - Energy, Anglo American Platinum, South Africa

› Mr Gavin Scott, Project Manager Mozambique Ethanol Plant, Principle Energy Ltd
› Mr Joseph Ofosu-Aikins., Director, Ghana Biofuels Ltd
› Ms Lindiwe Dlamini, Energy Officer Biofuels Coordinator, Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy

12.15pm

Keynote address: New frontiers in bioenergy - realising the potential of algae

Mr Will Thurmond

Identifying viable partners that ensure the financial viablity of algae
How to prepare for logistical implications of water supply
Getting commercial benefit in algae as a power source
African report, what projects are seeing success

› Mr Will Thurmond, Author of Algae 2020 Biodiesel 2020 Market Studies, Emerging Markets Online

12.45pm

Networking luncheon and exhibition viewing

Agriculture and energy crops

2pm

Exploring the potential of non arable land in Africa

Ms Helen van Zyl

The potential of crop for bioenergy generation from non arable land
Getting a return on the financial input of a large scale operation
Identifying new projects through availability of resources
Attracting investors and government support

› Ms Helen van Zyl, Chairperson, x

2.30pm

Panel discussion: Mutually beneficial agricultural polies that are best for development

Mr Thomas Funke

Mr Charles Muchunku

Mr Joseph Ofosu-Aikins.

The role of global food prices and feedback volatility in the current debate on biofuels
Attracting investment to agricultural sectors through biofuels
Food security vs. Securing feedback supply
Efficient utilisation of resources to achieve both goals

Alex Nabiswa, Agronomist, PipalLtd, Kenya

Freddy Motlhatlhedi, Senior Programme Officer - Energy, SADC

› Mr Thomas Funke, Director Industrial Affairs, South African Canegrowers Association
› Mr Charles Muchunku, Chair, Kenya Renewable Energy Association
› Mr Joseph Ofosu-Aikins., Director, Ghana Biofuels Ltd