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The European Pellet Conference serves as a pivotal gathering for the global pellet community, attracting over 450 participants annually. It is set in Wels, Austria, at the Stadthalle Wels, where leading international speakers converge to share insights on the latest trends in markets, policies, technologies, and innovations related to bioenergy and pellets. As Europe strives to reduce its dependence on fossil fuel imports, this conference highlights the crucial role pellets can play in this transition, amidst the challenges of increasing electrification, investment hesitance, and policy uncertainties. The discussions will explore emerging applications such as Bioenergy with Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (BECCUS), biochar, and biomaterials, emphasizing how bioenergy is essential for achieving decarbonization, energy security, and a circular economy in pursuit of a climate-neutral Europe.The conference features a variety of sessions designed to facilitate knowledge sharing and networking among professionals. The Pellet Update Session will delve into new EU policies and market developments, featuring speakers like Deputy Mayor Gerhard Kroiß from the City of Wels, Austria, and representatives from the European Commission and the International Energy Agency. The Discovery Session will examine how pellets are evolving beyond traditional uses, showcasing innovative applications and insights from experts such as Niels Christian Bang from IEA Bioenergy and Hubert Röder from HSWT - University of Applied Sciences, Germany. This session will also cover the European Biochar Market Report and discuss the significance of biomass as a carbon sink.
Further, an Innovation Session will reveal new technologies and successful projects within the pellet and bioenergy sectors, featuring contributions from Werner Emhofer of Fröling and insights into the benefits of wood pellets in arctic communities by Fahimeh Yazdan Panah from the Wood Pellet Association of Canada. The conference aims to address critical questions regarding the role of pellets in the energy transition, with discussions led by various industry experts, including representatives from the European Pellet Council and the Czech Association for Biomass. This conference is essential for anyone involved or interested in the future of bioenergy and the biomass market, providing a platform to collaborate and strategize for a sustainable energy future.
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Stadthalle Wels, Messegelände, 4600 Wels, Austria, Wels
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