Forthcoming Gasification Conferences and Trade Exhibitions 

Gasification technology provides an interesting conversion path to fuels and chemicals from a large range of primary power sources. The majority of the unattractive byproducts made by standard combustion processes are either eliminated, converted into saleable products, or can be caught for safe storage. Gasification 11 will take a closer look at the newest developments in the field.

 

Gasification 11 will take a brief look at the World business and political developments which have brought the requirement for flexibility and choice of power sources to the head of the agenda, at a time when lots of the world's electricity production remains reliant on old fashion coal burning.

 

In the meantime , the options presented by nuclear power and natural gas are still beset by safety, commercial and geopolitical challenges and on teh other hand, doubts remain re the feasibility of renewables lacking the presence of a 'smart grid ' environment. Gasification 11 will supply a chance to open out the issues about these problems. Issues that need to be formulated and resolved fast to avoid approaching energy supply problems predicted by many.

Normal coal power generation continues to get bad P. R. in several developed economies and future public acknowledgment depends heavily on the early deployment of carbon-dioxide capture and storage.

Similar concerns are developing around natural gas. Simultaneously, the macro potential of biomass feedstocks is being inspected but a discovery might be some way off. However , buyers and officeholders continue to demand trusty, stable and abundant electricity supplies.

The meeting will show how gasification can meet these challenges.

The organisers of Gasification II are happy to announce the meeting will happen close to Sarlux, the planet's biggest Integrated Gasification Mixed Cycle ( IGCC ) facility. Sarlux is found at the Saras refinery in Sardinia, Italy. With over 10 years successful commercial operation, Sarlux delivers an output of 550 MW for grid supply and high pressure hydrogen for the refinery. A non compulsory site visit will be included as a part of the program.

 

Additionally, Sardinia is a fascinating visitor destination and representatives will have the chance to experience the old town of Cagliari and enjoy one of Italy's most green towns in addition to the traditional sites to the west of the Saras refinery gathered around Nora, the 1st city in Sardinia.

 

Technical program

 

Today, new investment in energy conversion is made difficult by the volatility of raw material availability and price, and the necessity to meet tighter environmental regulation. Most challenging of all is the rocketing pressure to regulate C0₂ emissions.

 

Gasification could be the key to conquering these problems and the meeting program will demonstrate that:

 

- Gasification is utilized in the extraction and processing of formerly untouched tar sands and is being developed to access shale oils and deep coal measures.

- Gasification offers routes to top quality products from low grade of power sources.

- Gasification is a major step in changing coal to exchange natural gas ( SNG ) and cleaner transport fuels, including aviation fuels.

- Continued R&D is required, both to evaluate information being acquired from existing gasification projects and to spot further chances for cost reduction, improved potency and scope for further process invention.

Exhibition area and poster display

A large networking space has been set aside for exhibition stands. Refreshments will be served in this area, which will also include poster presentations, thereby guaranteeing a strong delegate interaction.

In a new development for 2012, universities will be invited to accept a reduced rate for an organisation stand to showcase their facilities and research scope in the field of gasificaion.

 

Typical areas of interest are:

- New construction materials, particularly for application in reducing conditions
- Syngas combustion
- Refractory materials
- Particulate removal
- Selective acid gas removal
- Liquid effluent treatment
- Captured C0₂ treatment

Who should attend?

Those from industry, R&D and academia, who are active in the conversion and use of energy in the following services and industries: