SMi's Energy from Waste

June 29, 2010 - PRLog -- As Europe faces the repercussions of the global recession the question of how to efficiently utilise residual waste has become imperative for numerous reasons.

Increasing landfill taxes, the drive for a low carbon economy, the requirements of resource efficiency and the search for increased energy security markets makes Energy from Waste a key issue in tackling the global economic crisis whilst fulfilling our energy needs.

SMi’s Energy from Waste Conference 2010 will take place on 6th and 7th October 2010 at the Crowne Plaza – The City in London and will consider all the interconnecting policies and legislation, assess the hurdles that the industry faces in terms of finance, planning and acceptance, and will also analyse the latest developments in technologies, feedstocks and markets.

Key speakers include; Mervyn Bowden, Head of Energy Management, Marks & Spencer; Tim Judson, Director of Procurement, North London Waste Authority; Paul Wambugu, Capital Planning and Strategy, Kenya Electricity Generating Company; Kevin Willerton, VP, Strategic Alliances and Business Development, Alter NRG/Westinghouse Plasma Corp.; James Buckingham, Project Director, Local Partnerships and Transactor, Waste Infrastructure Delivery Programme; Malcolm Chilton, Managing Director – UK, Covanta Energy; Dr. Chris Manson-Whitton, Biomass Energy Manager, Progressive Energy; and Carl Beer, Director, Merseyside Waste Disposal Authority

This conference will give you the perfect opportunity to discover all of the latest information in this important and interesting topic. The conference will also provide an ideal platform for valuable networking opportunities to help assist your company progress your Energy from Waste project forward.

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