Biomass Connect

Report Launch: The State of Cardon Dioxide Removal
2023-01-19 16:00 - 17:30 UTC | Online
Report launch: The State of Carbon Dioxide Removal
Thursday 19 January 2023, 16.00-17.30 GMT
Join us at the launch of a significant new report, The State of Carbon Dioxide Removal – a first-of-its kind, independent, scientific assessment, tracking the development of Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) globally.
At this launch event, lead authors will discuss key findings from the report. They will present the global state of CDR development, tracking progress on its scale up, public perceptions, policies and innovation.
After short presentations, the authors will be joined by expert contributors and will answer audience Q&A.
Presenting authors:

Oliver Geden, German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP)
Jan Minx, Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change (MCC)
Gregory Nemet, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Steve Smith, University of Oxford

Special guest speaker:

Jen Wilcox, US Department of Energy

The event will be chaired by Catherine Brahic, Environment Editor at The Economist.
To find out more about the report and receive a copy of the report directly to your inbox on 19 January, visit the state of cdr website.
Organised by the Smith School in collaboration with CO2RE. With thanks to our funders Natural Environment Research Council, European Research Council, Federal Ministry of Education and Research Germany, Carbon Gap and Bank of America.

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7th Central European Biomass Conference 2023
2023-01-18 - 2023-01-20 | Messe Congress Graz, Messeplatz 1, Styria, Austria
The 7th Central European Biomass Conference takes the whole process from resource provision up to the end consumer into account. The CEBC 2023 places its special emphasis on the areas of negative emissions, hydrogen, green gas, biochar, advanced biofuels and bio-economy. Traditionally, the conference thoroughly considers the progress in the area of heat and power generation. The conference offers an extensive overview of the latest political, economic and technological developments, covering topics such as raw material availability, logistics, conversion technologies, integration into the energy system, industrial application, environmental impacts and market developments.
The leading event of the Central European biomass scene, which has been awarded the Congress Award Graz several times, has an appeal far beyond Austria. With more than 1,400 participants from around 50 nations, the Central European Biomass Conference, which is held every three years, is one of the largest industry events in the world. The “Hauslbauer” trade fair taking place at the same time, with around 40,000 visitors and a traditional focus on the provision of energy in the building sector, is an excellent addition. The 7th Central European Biomass Conference includes the 1st European Pellet Forum, highlights of bioenergy research and much more as scientific highlights. An extensive excursion program and company presentations in the form of lectures and information stands effectively combine theory and practice. The extensive supporting program offers enough space for personal networking and the enjoyment of Styrian delicacies.
Visitors to the CEBC also have the opportunity to visit the “Hauslbauer” trade fair, which is taking place at the same time and is an excellent addition.

Terravesta - Staffordshire Miscanthus Farm Walk
2023-01-16 09:30 - 11:30 UTC
Staffordshire Miscanthus farm walk
Date and time: 16th February, 9:30 – 11:30 am
Grower: Richard Corbett
Format: An informal presentation from Terravesta, a chance to meet the grower and see the Terravesta Athena™ Miscanthus crop. Light refreshments will be provided.
Location: Cannock

Bioenergy Europe 2022 Statistical Reports
2023-01-12 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris)
Taking extracted data from the Statistical Reports published throughout the year, the authors will explore the most significant findings of 2022.
The webinar will take place on 12 January 2023 16:00-17:00 (CET) and will be followed by a Q&A session.
Speakers:
Jérémie Geelen, Market Intelligence Officer, Bioenergy Europe
Manolis Karampinis, Business Development and Membership Director, Bioenergy Europe

Terravesta - Suffolk Farm Walk
2023-01-12 09:30 - 11:30 UTC
Suffolk Miscanthus farm walk
Date and time: 12th January, 9:30 – 11:30 am
Grower: Sam Summers
Location: Bury St Edmunds
Format: Tea, coffee and biscuits, short presentations from Terravesta, a chance to meet the grower, and tour a Terravesta Athena™ Miscanthus crop.

LAMMA
2023-01-10 - 2023-01-11 | NEC Birmingham, North Avenue, Birmingham, B40 1NT
The UK’s Premier Agricultural Machinery and Technology Showroom
LAMMA 2023 will be on 10th & 11th January 2023 at the NEC Birmingham.
The UK’s premier farm machinery show, LAMMA connects farmers from all sectors with companies who provide cutting-edge machinery, technology and equipment for the farming industry.
Over 600 exhibitors will showcase the latest tractors, combines, arable and grassland machinery, as well as a wide range of new technology, services and tools for every sector.
See machinery launches, UK debuts, global brands and small manufacturers, all together under one roof.

Biomass Connect Webinar No.1
2022-12-15 16:30 - 17:30 UTC | Online
Land preparation – starting off on the right foot
Ensuring that your land is prepared to a high standard is absolutely critical if you are to ensure long term success of your biomass crop. When you plant you are making a 20-year decision. It is important to avoid haste, and to ensure proper implementation. This could otherwise lead to poor establishment, gappy plots, lost yield and reduced income. This webinar will provide the necessary ‘need-to-know’ information on what to do when to ensure success during the establishment phase.

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Speakers:
Mike Cooper
Mike Cooper – Miscanthus Nursery Ltd
Originating from a farming family, Mike spent 32 out of his 50 years of continued employment with one Agricultural merchanting company as a highly committed manager with a good understanding of commercial Agricultural and the ability to build strong relationships in the industry.
Growing perennial energy crops in support of annual food crops has interested Mike since 1984 when one of the first Miscanthus and SRC trial plots was planted in Devon and run by Jon Harvey head agronomist with the Ministry of Agriculture at Starcross Devon.
Since 2009 Mike has been running Miscanthus Nursery Ltd (MNL), growing some c2000 acres of Miscanthus and consulting on a further c3000 acres. MNL is a Grower Cooperative owned & operated by a group of Farmers who understand the importance of this crop in supporting environmental Agriculture and climate change.
Neil Watkins
Neil Watkins – Energy Crops Consultancy Limited (ECCL)
Neil Watkins is Managing Director of Energy Crops Consultancy Limited (ECCL) and an Independent Adviser on energy crops. In ECCL Neil has formed a company which can carry out all aspects of biomass production from site and variety selection, through planting, growing and harvesting carried out by an in house team and equipment as well as marketing of final product. He has over 15 years’ experience in establishing, promoting, and developing markets for energy crops working with hundreds of landowners and growers. He is a proven innovator and has actively participated in varied research projects covering all aspects of the biomass energy sector. Neil has been a member of several working groups influencing and advising government policy, and his knowledge and experience, particularly in Short Rotation Coppice production is recognised both nationally and internationally.

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InnovateUK
2022-11-24 10:00 - 12:00 UTC
Industrial Applications of Biomass: The Biorefinery Concept – creating high value product streams from biomass
This online event focuses on the biorefinery concept as a means to create maximum impact and value from biomass. It aims to demonstrate how biorefineries are essential for the future of UK biomass utilisation – key to the shift away from a fossil-based economy and the drive to net zero.
This webinar will explore the opportunities biorefineries present along with some consideration of the current barriers to their development within the UK. Presentations include a review of the cutting-edge Biorefinery Glas project in Ireland and an outline of work underway in SW England to develop a biorefinery model for creating seaweed value chains.
The session will also include dissemination of a recent biomass to chemicals report based on data collected in previous webinars in this series, as well as a review of the current UK biomass policy landscape.
