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1 17-18 November 2010, Hotel BLOOM!, Brussels Capitalising on the rapidly expanding market for biogas, optimising efficiency of anaerobic digestion and exploiting opportunities in the transportation fuel market Speakers Include: Adina Georgescu, DG Energy, European Commission Bill Barber, United Utilities,UK Dr Christian Böse, E.ON Bioerdgas GmbH, Germany Richard Lilleystone, Gasrec, UK Ton Van Wingerden, KEMA International B.V. The Netherlands Ludwig Dinkloh, Aufwind Neue Energien GmbH, Germany Mira Kajan, Czech Biogas Association, Czech Republic Douglas Carruthers, Organic Resource Management, Canada Mohammed Aqueel, G.M. Unicol Ltd., Pakistan Volker Hirsch, Siemens AG, Germany Robert Hinterberger, New Energy Capital Invest GmbH, Austria Franz Kirchmeyr,Austrian Compost & Biogas Association, Austria Bert Dierick, Organic Waste Systems n.v, Belgium Egan Archer, Aleltho, UK Dr Thomas Buer, UTS Biogastechnik GmbH, Germany Conference Chair: Christopher Maltin, Organic Power,UK PLUS A one day focused seminar on Advanced Biogas Production and Upgrading Techniques 16th November 2010, Hotel Bloom! Brussels Hear strategic developments from key EU Member States Examine the role of biogas in EU environmental, renewable energy and agricultural policy Overcome challenges for upgrading to supply to the national grid Optimise production and increase efficiency of biogas projects Address operational issues for energy providers Utilize cutting edge technologies for anaerobic digestion of municipal waste, waterwaste and sludge Capitalise on the increased prospects for commercial use of biomethane for transportation fuel and the GHG saving potential Assess the options for investing in biogas power projects Analyse the outcome of R&D pilot projects for enhancing biogas production efficiency Silver Sponsor: Organised by the publishers of: Supported by: Examine the different anaerobic digestion technologies Maximise the efficiency of your upgrading techniques Capitalise on the latest technologies for cleaning up gas

2 Global Biogas Congress Day 1 - Wednesday 17 November Registration and Welcome Coffee Opening Remarks from the Chair Christopher Maltin, Chairman, Organic Power, UK KEYNOTE ADDRESS The Role of Biogas in EU Renewable Energy Policy The role of government in developing a market for biogas Prospects for further legislation to support the European biogas industry Is biogas a feasible solution to Europe's future gas requirements? Biogas in the context of the national renewable energy action plans Adina Georgescu, Regulatory Policy and Promotion of Renewable Energy - C1 DG Energy, European Commission KEYNOTE CASE STUDY The Future for Biogas in the Utility Sector Bill Barber, Biosolids and Sustainable Technical Specialist, United Utilities, UK "One of the best conferences I have ever been to. Well organised, excellent papers and good feedback from the audience." Tico Cohen, Team Leader, Biogas Expert Group, 10:05 Questions Refreshments Ecofys International, The Netherlands Strategies and Developments for Anaerobic Digestion What part does biogas play in national renewable energy strategies? Response from European Member states pioneering the development of the biogas industry National feed-in tariffs and incentives - which national systems are supporting industry development the most? Examining renewable energy and the corresponding 2020 targets to be finalised in January :50 UK: Meeting Carbon Reduction targets and the 2011 Implementation of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) on Gas Upgrading Senior Representative, DEFRA, UK 11:20 Austria: National Feed-In Tariffs and Incentives Enrico Rose, Project Manager, Austrian Compost & Biogas Association, Austria 11:50 Sweden: Examining Recent Developments in Biogas Technology Serge Kramer, Scandinavian GtS AB, Sweden* 12:20 Czech Republic: Prospects for the Expanding Biogas Market and Overcoming Feed-In Tariff Restrictions Mira Kajan, Co-Founder and Head, Czech Biogas Association, Czech Republic 12:50 Questions 13:05 Lunch Biogas Upgrading and Gas-Grid Injection Prospects Financial and Operational Issues for Gas Injection of Biogas - The German Perspective Development of biogas production and grid injection in the EU Targets, status and prospects for grid injection of biogas in Germany Legal and economic issues of gas injection Dr Christian Böse, Head of Feedstock Management, E.ON Bioerdgas GmbH, Germany Challenges in Creating a Supply System to Feed-In Biogas from the Local Area to the Grid Latest developments for the treatment of biogas to a natural gas grade Overcoming obstacles of upgrading biogas for grid distribution: costs, quality, availability of technology on a commercial scale The potential impact of introducing a standardised procedure for biogas injection Ton Van Wingerden, Senior Consultant, KEMA International B.V.,The Netherlands Questions 15:45 Refreshments Exploring the Possibilities for Self Sufficient Production Plants Ludwig Dinkloh, Manager International Project Development, Aufwind Neue Energien GmbH, Germany 16:45 New Solutions for Small Production Plants Dr Thomas Buer, Managing Director, UTS Biogastechnik GmbH, Germany Questions Closing Remarks from the Chair 17:35 End of Day 1 *Subject to final confirmation

3 Global Biogas Congress Day 2 - Thursday 18 November Welcome Coffee Opening Remarks from the Chair Christopher Maltin, Chairman, Organic Power, UK 09:10 The Infrastructure Requirements for Compliance with EU Directives Examining the different EU directives affecting biogas: EU Landfill Directive; The Renewable Energy Directive, Waste Framework Directive; Water Framework Directive; Nitrates Directive; EU Animal By-products Regulation and the potential impact of a Bio-waste Directive How can biogas contribute to agricultural, rural development and environmental sustainability objectives? Assessing funding requirements Egan Archer, Chief Technical Officer, Aleltho Energy, UK Capitalising on Evolving Processes for Biogas Production Agricultural Biogas Production: The Feedstock Market and Future Sourcing Strategies Analysing trends in agricultural feedstocks for use in biogas production Key challenges in handling different types of feedstock Determine the optimum process for anaerobic digestion of energy crops Ensuring long term security of energy crops Douglas Carruthers, Senior VP, Corporate Development, Organic Resource Management, Canada 10:10 State of the Art Technologies for Anaerobic Digestion of Municipal Solid Waste Overview of development of capacity for organic household waste in Europe Trends in anaerobic digestion of biowaste & municipal solid waste in Europe Integration of partial stream digestion Bert Dierick, Marketing Engineer, Organic Waste Systems n.v, Belgium Questions Refreshments Exploring the Potential for Biogas Production from Wastewater Examining the growing trend for biogas production in distilleries Examining the need for reducing the H2S content in biogas Mohammed Aqueel, General Manager, G.M. Unicol Ltd., Pakistan 11:55 Opportunities for Increasing Value in Biogas Production Addressing the role of sustainability in the biogas industry Identifying the best production techniques for achieving the optimal use of biomass Examining recent R&D case studies and pilot projects Volker Hirsch, Manager - Technology and Concepts, Siemens AG, Germany Questions Lunch Innovations in Biogas Transportation Production Challenges and Prospects for Refining Biogas for Use as a Commercial Fuel To what extent is the transportation sector ready to use biogas as an alternative fuel? Examining the benefits and drawback of using biogas on a mass scale in the transportation sector Success story examples of biogas in use as a transportation fuel Biomethane as a Road Transport Fuel: A Solution for Low Carbon Transportation? The process for upgrading biogas to biomethane quality suitable for vehicle fuels Commercial transport uses, challenges and advancements in upgrading Insight into the current gas vehicle market and the prospects for biomethane as a vehicle fuel Richard Lilleystone, CEO, Gasrec, UK Questions Refreshments Finance and Investment Opportunities for Biogas Financing Options for Biogas Power Projects Assessing the availability and cost of commercial loans Challenges in securing project financing and attracting investors Overcoming planning and permitting issues Beyond Guaranteed Feed-in Tariffs: Investment Opportunities in Biogas Success factors and risks of investing in biogas infrastructure Best practice examples in Austria and Sweden Co-digestion: opportunities for public-private partnerships Future opportunities in tri-generation and smart grids Robert Hinterberger, Managing Director, New Energy Capital Invest GmbH, Austria 16:45 Questions 17:00 Closing Remarks from the Chair 17:05 End of Conference

4 A Practical One Day Pre-Congress Seminar Advanced Biogas Production and Upgrading Techniques 16 November 2010, Brussels This focused one-day seminar has been specifically designed to ensure that you gain the latest advice on how to maximise the efficiency of your upgrading techniques and capitalise on the latest technologies for cleaning up gas for use in pipelines and transportation fuel. The space for this seminar is very limited, so book early to avoid disappointment! Registration and Welcome Coffee Opening Remarks from the Chair Biogas Project and Plant Development Technical viability of large-scale commercial digester systems Determining the optimum location in relation to the feedstock sources, energy end user and wastewater treatment sites The process for building and managing a successful biogas plant Professor Jörgen Ejlertsson, Director of R&D Scandinavian Biogas, Sweden 10:00 Optimising the Anaerobic Digestion Process Examining the different types of anaerobic digestion technologies CHP integration and optimisation Questions Refreshments New Technologies for Anaerobic Digestion of Municipal Solid Waste Overview of development of capacity for organic household waste in Europe Developmental trends of different digestion technologies Maximising heat recovery: real case examples Applications to energy crops: experiences with horizontal and vertical digesters Integration of solids digestion with aerobic treatment 12:15 Opportunities in Biogas Production from Food Waste Operating an anaerobic digestion plant for food waste Real life experience of anaerobic digestion of food waste Are there opportunities for utilising other output materials? Professor Jörgen Ejlertsson, Director of R&D Scandinavian Biogas, Sweden 13:00 Questions 13:15 Lunch 14:15 Innovative Cleaning Technologies and Advancements in Biogas Upgrading Biogas upgrading technologies to produce biomethane from biogas Biomethane quality requirements for different applications Future technical requirements of biogas upgrading technologies Practical experiences of biogas upgrading in European biogas projects and production of biomethane as a vehicle fuel and for gas injection Dieter Jürgen Korz, International Sales Manager, Ros Roca International S.L., Germany 15:00 Syngas Extraction and Liquid Fuel Conversion Comparative analysis of practical uses of biogas and syngas The process for syngas extraction Can biogas producers implement similar methods to increase efficiency 15:45 Questions 16:00 Closing Remarks from the Chair 15:15 End of Seminar Online Delegate Networking System Our Online Delegate Networking System gives you advance access to the list of conference delegates and enables you to contact each delegate and set up meetings before the conference. The Online Delegate Networking System gives you the facility to: Send messages directly to delegates before the conference Arrange all your meetings in advance Maximise the value of your networking time at the conference Set up your profile on the Networking System Contact delegates after the conference that you did not manage to meet available up to 3 months after the event Download speakers presentations after the conference All registered and paid delegates are automatically added to the Online Delegate Networking System and will receive an with their login details 7 days before the start of the conference.

5 Global Biogas Congress In order to meet environmental and carbon reduction goals by 2020 the consumption of fossil fuel must be reduced. Biogas is one of the fastest growing sectors in renewable energy and increasingly, landfill and agricultural waste are viewed as valuable resources for the generation of clean energy. With the continuous development of new plants planned over the next 10 years the industry is set for radical growth, providing significant opportunities for the biogas sector. The 4th Annual Global Biogas Congress brings together an international panel of expert speakers at the highest level in the biogas industry, including biogas producers, utilities and grid operators, local and national governments, European Commission representatives, waste management services and investors, supplying you with the most up-to-date information on state-of-the-art technologies, government incentives and policies and how you can capitalise on this increasingly lucrative market. Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear from these experts on the latest industry developments and hear key strategies to commercialise biogas. Register today and take this opportunity to network with senior decision makers from across the biogas value chain! Feedback from delegates at last year's conference: "One of the best conferences I have ever been to. Well organised, excellent papers and good feedback from the audience." Tico Cohen, Team Leader, Biogas Expert Group, Ecofys International, The Netherlands Excellent, right people - good mediation, well put presentations and great networking." Austin Arensberg, Business Development Manager, Prime Energy Investments, Thailand "Very good overview of the biogas market and industry." Berit Gjellan, Director BioRenewables, CAMBI AS, Norway "Good mix of presentations and networking possibilities." Christian Wurst, Director - Business Unit Gas, MWM GmbH, Germany The Global Biogas Congress has been specifically designed for senior executives working in the following companies: Utilities and grid operators Biogas power producers Municipal and local government representatives National government representatives Feedstock suppliers and traders Agricultural/forestry land owners Factory and plant operators Waste management and environmental services Sewage and wastewater treatment industry Food and retail industry Transport industry Banking and finance sector Engineering companies Consulting companies Planners and designers Plant construction companies Maintenance providers Trading companies Silver Sponsor: Who can you expect to meet at the Global Biogas Congress? Siemens is a global trusted partner in automation, energy as well as industrial software. The portfolio comprises products and in particular branch solutions with the automation of whole biogas plants. Increase your awareness and showcase your expertise Increase awareness, showcase your expertise Sponsor or Exhibit at the Global Biogas Congress and you will be in a unique position to network and do business with the key players in this growing industry. This is your opportunity to grow your business and show you are one step ahead of the competition with new developments. For more information on the sponsorship and exhibition opportunities at this congress please contact Sarah Harding for an informal chat on +44 (0) or sponsorship@agra-net.com Companies Attending Job Roles Producer Technology Consultancy/Bus dev Waste Management Bank / Investors / Traders Food Company Utilities Plant / Engineering Association Publication/Uni NGO Government CEO / Director Head of Department Sales / Finance Technical Specialist Analyst R & D Project Development Consultant Engineer Other

6 4th Annual Global Biogas Congress November 2010, Hotel BLOOM!, Brussels Advanced Biogas Production and Upgrading Techniques Pre-conference Seminar 16 November 2010 Easy Ways to Register ( Phone: +44(0) Fax: +44(0) : registrations@agra-net.com 8 Online: + Post: Agra Conferences, P O Box 406 KT14 6WL, United Kingdom SEND THE TEAM For Group Discounts contact Jamie Playford on +44(0) Venue Details Hotel BLOOM! Rue Royale 250 Koningsstraat 1210 Brussels Tel +32 (0) Fax +32 (0) Hotel reservations are not included in the conference fee, however, the conference organisers have negotiated a special rate at the conference venue. Details of how to book will be sent to you with confirmation of your registration and can be found on the conference website: Prices Booking Option No Fee Total Early Bird Rates register before 15 October A. Conference and Seminar B. Conference only C. Seminar only Standard Rates after 15 October A. Conference and Seminar B. Conference only C. Seminar only Groups of 2 or more receive a 10% discount! Total Delegate Details - please attach your business card or write in block capitals 1st Delegate Booking Option c A c B c C Name (Mr/Mrs/Ms/Dr) Job Title Tel 2nd Delegate Booking Option c A c B c C Name (Mr/Mrs/Ms/Dr) Job Title Tel Company Details Name Address City/Town Post Code VAT (TVA) No. Type of Business State Country Terms and Conditions Conference Code: WEB FEE: The fee includes lunch, refreshments and conference documentation, as available. EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: The discounted rate applies to registrations received with full payment by 15th October GROUP RATE: A 10% discount applies to groups of 2 or more registering from the same company. ONLINE NETWORKING SYSTEM: All delegates will automatically be added to our Online Networking System, which will go live seven days before the conference begins. If you are registering more than one delegate, you must supply a unique address for each delegate, otherwise they cannot be added to the system. If you do not wish to be included, please inform us. ARE YOU REGISTERED?: If you do not receive your confirmation of your booking, please contact us to confirm that a place has been reserved on: Tel: +44 (0) registrations@agra-net.com PAYMENT: Payment should be made within 14 days of registration. All registration fees must be paid before the event. VAT: 21% Belgian VAT will be added to all registration fees. Certain EU regulations permit VAT paid in member countries to be reclaimed, for further information on this, contact your local tax authorities. CANCELLATIONS: Refunds will be made for cancellations received in writing by 16 October 2010, subject to an administration charge of 125. It is regretted that refunds cannot be made after this date but substitute delegates are permitted if notified in advance in writing. It may be necessary for reasons beyond the control of the organiser to alter the content and timing of the programme or the identity of the speakers. This contract is subject to English Law. CANNOT ATTEND?: Nothing compares to being there, but you do not have to miss out if you cannot fit the conference into your schedule. You can purchase the conference documentation on CD for just 750 per copy. Simply tick the box below, return this form with your payment and you will receive your copy after the event. c Please send me set(s) of conference documentation on 750 per set. DATA PROTECTION: The information you provide will be held on a database and may be shared with companies in Informa plc in the UK and Internationally. Sometimes your details may be made available to external companies for marketing purposes. If you do not wish to receive other relevant direct mail offers, please write to the Database Manager at the address on this booking form Informa UK Ltd an informa business Payment Options 1 c CHEQUE ENCLOSED made payable to Informa UK Ltd. 2 c BANK TRANSFER Details of how to pay by bank transfer will be sent to you with your invoice. 3 c CREDIT CARD c Mastercard c American Express c Visa c Diners Card No. Expiry Date CVV/ Security code Name of cardholder (and address if different from above) Signature