Biomass to Liquids. DAY ONE: Wednesday 6 th May SMi CONFERENCE DELEGATE BREAKDOWN WHO SHOULD ATTEND

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1 Overall very enjoyable and interesting Peter Elstner, Licensing Engineer, BP International SMi s 2008 GTL Conference Organised and Produced by SMi presents Biomass to Liquids Wednesday 6 th - Thursday 7 th May 2009 Crowne Plaza, St James, London, UK As global demand for power, heating and transportation fuels continues to grow and fossil fuel resources become scarcer and more expensive to extract Biofuels play an ever greater role in meeting our energy needs. Focusing on Biomass to Liquids technologies and processes this conference brings together experts from a wide range of disciplines.technology developments, project updates, policy and regulation and the feedstock debate will all be addressed in this comprehensive two-day event. KEY SPEAKERS INCLUDE: Kyriakos Maniatis, Biofuels And Polygeneration, DG TREN, European Commission Jayne Redrup, Assistant Director, Bioenergy Team, DECC Henrik Erämetsä, VP, Development, Renewable Fuels, Neste Oil Dr Klaus Schöffel, Managing Director, Xynergo Peter Harrison, Biomass to Liquids Project Manager, Integrated Biomass to Syngas (IBS) Project Dr Mark Morgan, Principle Consultant and Global Director of Biotechnology, Nexant KEY TOPICS INCLUDE: Drivers and challenges for the BTL Industry Profitability and sustainability of BTL Public reaction to Biomass fuels The RES Directive and what it means for biofuels Results of recent LCA studies for BTL in the UK Meeting renewable feedstock demands - the impact on agriculture and environment LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT OF BIOFUELS In Association with North Energy Associates Tuesday 5th May 2009, Crowne Plaza St James, London Book by 27th February 2009 to receive a 300 early bird discount REGISTER ONLINE AT: Alternatively fax your registration to +44 (0) or call +44 (0) Group discounts available, please contact us for more information

2 Biomass to Liquids DAY ONE: Wednesday 6 th May Registration & Coffee 9.00 Chairman's Opening Remarks Prof. A.V. Bridgwater, Bioenergy Research Group, Aston University 9.10 DRIVERS AND CHALLENGES FOR BTL INDUSTRY Need for alternative fuels BTL Projects Status of technology Legislation Challenges to development Mark Morgan, Principle Consultant and Global Director of Biotechnology, Nexant Ltd 9.50 PROFITABILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY OF BTL Neste Oil - Stora Enso JV as example Plant size vs. cost Feedstock sourcing LCA calculations Henrik Erämetsä, VP Development, Renewable Fuels, Neste Oil Corporation Morning Coffee DEVELOPMENTS IN BIOMASS GASIFICATION AND FT PROCESS BIO-OIL: A POSSIBLE BRIDGE TO LARGE-SCALE BTL-DIESEL PRODUCTION? Challenges in feedstock supply Bio-oil production Distributed supply model BTL-production in Norway Dr Klaus Schöffel, Managing Director, Xynergo BIO-METHANOL, THE VERSATILE BIOFUEL BioMCN company background Crude glycerine developments Alternative biomass feedstocks Bio-methanol fuel applications Eelco Dekker, Chief Marketing Officer, BioMCN Networking Lunch 1.50 PRESSURIZED FLUID BED GASIFICATION OF BIOMASS WITH ADVANCED GAS CLEANING IN THE VÄRNAMO PLANT A NEW START A general technology description A new consortium with end users will run the demonstration project Time schedule and costs to get to commercial scale plants in four years time Erik Rensfelt, Managing Director, Växjö Värnamo Biomass Gasification Centre (VVBGC) 2.30 PRODUCING FT FUELS FROM DISTRIBUTED BIOMASS Combination of microchannel reactors with high activity and stability catalysts The challenges of designing the reactor system Catalyst requirements The economics of the microchannel FT system compared with conventional systems Applications between 200 and 5000MT/day biomass input Derek Atkinson, Director, Business Development, Oxford Catalysts Group Plc 3.10 Afternoon Tea ALTERNATIVES TO FT 3.40 ALTERNATIVE FUELS FROM WASTE AND BIOMASS: PATHWAYS OF INTEREST AND KEY CHALLENGES A broad palette of biofuel pathways (c. 70) Key technologies Hot spots of activity Interesting reference projects Track record of certain biofuel pathways Relevant process suppliers Dr Jorge Hau, Senior Technology Analyst, Juniper Consultancy Services 4.20 THE BIODME PROJECT DME as a fuel Production of DME from Black Liquor Distribution of DME DME Vehicle technology Per Salomonsson, Coordinator of the BioDME project, Volvo ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS AND SOCIAL ACCEPTANCE 5.00 MANAGING PUBLIC PERCEPTION Public reaction to Biomass fuels Managing the debate Effective communication Consultation & community engagement John Twitchen, Managing Director, Sauce Consultancy 5.40 PANEL SESSION: ALTERNATIVE FUELS -OPPORTUNITIES, CHALLENGES AND UNCERTAINTIES Which biofuel is considered the most commercially attractive and in which geography? How proven are the different process pathways? Key technologies and commercial challenges: - Technology risks - Process integration challenges - Possible fuel quality concerns (especially with waste feedstock) - Availability/cost of distribution infrastructure - Clarity of incentivisation schemes - Price volatility Key market distorters (e.g. key regulations /incentives) What scale of plant is currently realistic? Dr Jorge Hau, Senior Technology Analyst, Juniper Consultancy Services Graham Rice, External Relations & Development Manager, INEOS Bio 6.20 Chairman's Closing Remarks and Close of Day One REGISTER ONLINE AT: ALTERNATIVELY FAX YOUR REGISTR WHO SHOULD ATTEND CEO/COO/Director of Biofuels/Alternative Fuels company Conversion Technology Specialist XTL Business Development Manager Biofuel Project Manager Head of Renewable Fuels SMi CONFERENCE DELEGATE BREAKDOWN UK EU excluding UK North America MENA Europe (excl. EU) + Russia Asia Other SUPPORTED BY:

3 DAY TWO: Thursday 7 th May Re-registration & Coffee 9.00 Chairman's Opening Remarks Chris Malins, Communications Officer, Renewable Fuels Agency POLICY AND REGULATION 9.10 BTL UNDER THE FRAMEWORK OF THE RES DIRECTIVE The RES Directive and what it means for biofuels The role of BTL in the policy framework The EC Support for BTL in FP7 (7th Framework Programme) Ongoing project funded by the EC on BTL Kyriakos Maniatis, Biofuels and Polygeneration, DG TREN, European Commission 9.50 ROLE OF BIOFUELS IN UK RENEWABLE ENERGY STRATEGY Role of biofuels in UK renewable energy strategy and role of BTL within it UK climate change policy Policy towards 2nd generation biofuels Characteristics of BTL and other biofuels in relation to sustainability Actions being undertaken by UK Government on biofuels Jayne Redrup, Assistant Director, Bioenergy Team, Department of Energy and Climate Change Morning Coffee BIOFUEL POLICY THE INVESTOR'S PERSPECTIVE Outlook for Biofuels Why invest in BTL and other Biofuel projects? Impact of policy and regulation on market potential of Biofuel projects Clare Wenner, Head of Transport Biofuels, Renewable Energy Association NNFCC ADVANCED BIOFUEL ROADMAP PROJECT Stimulate and accelerate advanced biofuels production via syngas in the UK Shaping priorities for meeting the 2020 aspirations for the sustainable production of biofuels - Research - Development - Demonstration activity Identification of current trends, drivers and needs Delphi approach Dr Geraint Evans, National Non-Food Crops Centre Networking Lunch BIOMASS AVAILABILITY, SUSTAINABILITY & SUPPLY 1.50 SUSTAINABILITY OF BTL IN THE UK Results of recent LCA studies for BTL in the UK The strategic issues impacting on implementation A progress update on the North East's Syngas project Peter Harrison, Biomass to Liquids Project Manager, Integrated Biomass to Syngas (IBS) Project 2.30 AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION AND BIOMASS AVAILABILITY Land availability Yield improvements Realising production potential (Investment, Research & Development, other barriers?) The role of UK agriculture Ruth Digby, Combinable Crops (non-food uses) adviser, National Farmers Union 3.10 Afternoon Tea 3.40 MEETING RENEWABLE FEEDSTOCK DEMANDS - THE IMPACT ON UK AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENT Inventory for future feedstock demand as context for biomass to liquid demand Assessment of how non food crops for energy will fit within existing crop rotations Opportunity for reducing energy inputs for feedstock production Effect of reducing energy input on Profitability, biodiversity and environmental footprint Dr Elaine Booth, Non Food Crops Specialist, SAC 4.20 DEDICATED ENERGY CROPS AS A FEEDSTOCK STRATEGY The value chain from biotech trait and seed development to the biorefinery gate The role dedicated energy crops play at scale Optimising the value chain through genetic enhancement of energy crops Critical issues facing the industry Advanced breeding, biotechnology, and optimization of crop management pract Spencer Swayze, Manager of Business Development, Ceres Inc 5.00 Chairman's Closing Remarks and Close of Conference SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES SMi offer sponsorship, exhibition, advertising and branding packages, uniquely tailored to complement your company's marketing strategy. Should you wish to join the increasing number of companies benefiting from sponsoring our conferences please call Punita Patel, SMi Sponsorship on +44 (0) or ppatel@smi-online.co.uk. ATION TO +44(0) OR CALL +44(0) GROUP DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND Understand policy towards 2 nd generation biofuels Hear case studies from a wide variety of BTL projects Explore the drivers and the challenges facing this emerging industry Learn about public attitudes to biofuels and effective communication Assess the role dedicated energy crops play at scale Enjoy high level networking opportunities with technology developers, project operators and policy makers

4 LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT OF BIOFUELS Tuesday 5th May 2009, 1-5pm Crowne Plaza St James, London In Association with North Energy Associates Introduction The successful development and production of alternatives to conventional transport fuels is a demanding challenge in a world faced with declining fossil fuel resources and the threat of global climate change. Biofuels are one possible answer to this challenge but they need to achieve real and significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Life cycle assessment is used to determine the mitigation potential of biofuels. This class provides the opportunity to learn about the essential aspects of life cycle assessment, in general, and the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions associated with biofuels, in particular. Who should attend? Government administrators, policy-makers and commercial decision-takers, development teams including engineers, economists, accountants and project managers, non-governmental organisation representatives, policy analysts, journalists, researchers, and life cycle assessment practitioners. Programme Registration and coffee Introduction of Life Cycle Assessment Elements of Life Cycle Assessment Greenhouse Gas Emissions Calculations Issues for Biofuels Afternoon Tea Sources of Results for Biofuels Effect on Results for Biofuels Future Developments Discussion and close of workshop About your workshop leader: Dr. Nigel Mortimer, Director, North Energy Associates Ltd. Nigel Mortimer is a Director of North Energy Associates Ltd and manages a range of consultancy services including life cycle assessment. He was a member of the Royal Society working group on Sustainable Biofuels: Prospects and Challenges and participated in the 2008 Gallagher Review on the indirect effects of biofuels. Currently, he is leading a team within North Energy into the study of greenhouse gas emissions associated with the production of advanced biofuels. About North Energy Associates North Energy Associates Ltd is a private consultancy company which specialises in sustainable energy development. The company provides complementary expertise through an experienced team for the inception, development and implementation of projects. Particular skills related to projects associated with the mitigation of global climate change include carbon management, greenhouse gas emissions calculation and life cycle assessment.

5 Biomass to Liquids Wednesday 6 th - Thursday 7 th May 2009 Crowne Plaza, St James, London, UK ABOUT THE SMi ENERGY TEAM SMi have been involved in the Energy sector for over a decade and present an established portfolio of informative, industry focused events. Our conferences, executive briefings and masterclasses are research driven and focused on the latest industry trends and developments. Our conferences bring together senior industry professionals and are designed to help you make informed decisions and remain at the cutting edge of business information. For more information visit SMi Forward Planner 2009 FEBRUARY E&P Information and Data Management 10th to 11th February, 2009, London Utilising Associated Gas 25th to 26th February, 2009, London MARCH Oil & Gas Satellite Communications 11th to 12th March, 2009, London LNG 23rd to 24th March, 2009, London Unconventional Gas 30th to 31st March, 2009, London APRIL Easter Masterclass Series 7th and 16th April, 2009, London Legal Issues in Oil & Gas 20th to 21st April, 2009, London MAY BTL 6th to 7th May, 2009, London Financing Nuclear Power 20th to 21st May, 2009, London JUNE Energy Risk Management 10th to 11th June, 2009, London Gasification 17th to 18th June, 2009, London Gas Storage 29th to 30th June, 2009, London JULY Summer Masterclass Series 1st to 9th July, 2009, London SEPTEMBER Coal Mine Methane 28th to 29th September, 2009, London OCTOBER Unconventional Oil 5th to 6th October, 2009, London Gas to Liquids 27th to 28th October, 2009, London NOVEMBER Financial Modelling in the Oil & Gas Industry 11th to 12th November, 2009, London Energy from Waste 23rd to 24th November, 2009, London For more information visit

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