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Singapore, 10thSeptember
2012 – Industry stakeholders from forestry, wood pellets, wood chips, agri
based biomass and bioenergy power generation from in and around African
region will be meeting in Accra at next month’s 2nd Biomass West
& Central Africa Congress 2012 to be held from 04th to 05th
October at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel
2.
The two-day premier congress
will gather global and regional government
representatives and key biomass industry market stakeholders from Ghana, USA,
Nigeria, Mali, Equatorial Guinea, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Senegal, Togo, Cape
Verde, D.R. Congo, France, South Africa, Finland,
Italy, Belgium, Switzerland, UAE, Germany, The Netherlands, India, Zambia, Cote
d'Ivoire, Denmark, Singapore, UK etc
3.
This year’s distinguished speakers include: Sonia Medina, COO
and Founder, Africa
Renewables, Thera
Aminata Fofana, Deputy Director General,
ANADEB (National Agency for the Development
of Bio-Fuels), Ngansop
Bernard Maglorie, General Secretary,
Association for Research and Promotion of
Sustainable Energy in Central Africa (ARPEDAC), Nikiéma Mariam Gui, President,
Autorité de Régulation du Sous-secteur de
l´Electricité (ARSE),Robert
Futter, Director,
Cresco Project Finance, Bah F M Saho, Renewable
Energy Expert, ECOWAS
Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency (ECREEE), Alexandre Vial, President,
Enercap, Kwanbena Otu-Danquah,
Chief-Renewable Energy,
Energy Commission of Ghana,
Séraphin Kasemuana, Energy
& Climate Change Expert, Institut
supérieur des techniques appliqués (ISTA), Lawrence I. N. Ezemonye,
Director, National
Centre for Energy & Environment (NCEE),Segun Adaju, Project
Manager. UNDP/
Bank of Industry, Adebayo
Agdejule, Associate
Professor, Vaasa University of Applied Sciences.
4.
This Congress is supported by
ECREEE. Mahama Kappiah, Executive
Director of ECREEE commented: “Biomass is
among the most prevalent resources in the ECOWAS Region, which has for
centuries provided the people’s energy needs. The use of this resource in the
traditional way, has contributed to deforestation and negative health and
environmental impacts over the years. However, the traditional use of biomass
is rapidly giving way to modern and sustainable methods. The 2nd Biomass congress will
bring together key players in government and industry to identify ways of
unlocking the potentials of this resource for cleaner and healthier utilization
that will rejuvenate the economies of the region particularly in the rural
communities for Increased food production, Increasing energy access, and
poverty reduction. This 2-day meeting would be eventful and inspiring and will
provide opportunities to learn and share experiences and also establish
contact.”
5.
More than 20 countries are expected to participate at this Congress. Séraphin KASEMUANA, Energy
& Climate Change Expert of Institut supérieur des techniques appliqués “ISTA”
said: “The interesting part to me is the
moment of discussion, it is a better
time to exchange experiences and ideas in order to build the better future of
our people. We have to be together, sharing our experiences: policy makers, power
station buyers, local grid distributors, scientists involved in research, etc.”
6. Rober
Futter, Director of Cresco Project Finance concurred: “The largest energy focused forum in West Africa. Not
just a talk shop – the place for real deal making in the Energy space.
Renewable Energy opportunities – could supersede the program in South Africa”
7.
Project
opportunities will be presented by various countries. Mr. Segun Adaju, Project
Manager of Access
to Renewable Energy (ATRE) NDP/Bank
of Industry Nigeria is looking forward
to the” opportunity to network with key stakeholders in the biomass industry
that will shape the future trend of the industry in West and Central Africa. My
position in shaping the industry in Nigeria through the UNDP/Bank of Industry
Access to Renewable Energy Project will benefit from updates on innovative technologies.
Attendance at this Congress is key for
stakeholders given the profile of Magenta Global in this space and the
opportunity it will avail to scale up development and investment opportunities
in the region. Accra is a good location given the central position it holds in
the region and the development it has recorded in biomass development in West
and Central Africa. I am positive that the Congress will be considered for
Nigeria in the nearest future”
8.
Alexandre VIAL, CEO of Enercap (France) noted that ‘’West
& Central Africa has an amazing potential in cocoa, cashew, apple &
agricultural wastes … but unfortunately the resources is not well
exploited and the biomass efficient technologies not yet developed in
Africa” He noted that the Congress will
facilitate the sharing of experiences and success, get updated on biomass
technologies and benchmark Africa and the rest of the world.
9.
The CEO of the conference organizing
company, Magenta Global Pte Ltd,
Singapore, Ms Maggie Tan, welcome the strong support from both the public and
private sector. “ We have a
very rich program and excellent speakers to examine key areas and to build
partnerships between stakeholders.”
10. This Congress is organized by Singapore-based Magenta Global with the
support of ECOWAS Regional Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
(ECREEE).
Muyang biomass engineering company will be exhibiting at the congress.
11.
The Congress proceedings will be in both French
& English
Magenta Global Pte Ltd
Media Contact:
Ms Reema Raj
Marketing Manager
DID: +65 6392 2530
Main: +65 6392 2552
Email: r.raj@magenta-global.com.sg
Notes for Editor:
About
Magenta Global - Organizer
Magenta Global Pte
Ltd is a premier independent business media company that provides pragmatic and
relevant information to government & business executives and professionals
worldwide. The organization provides the opportunity to share thought-provoking
insights, exchange ideas on the latest industry trends and technological developments
with thought leaders and business peers. With a strong focus in emerging
economies especially in Africa, Middle East & Central Asia, Magenta Global
works in partnership with both the public and private sectors.
www.magenta-global.com.sg
About exhibitor – MUYANG
Muyang group is a global
company with R&D, project design, manufacturing, project installation
capability and whose activities cover animal feed processing, biomass energy
processing, food processing, rice processing, silo, conveyor, electric control
system, steel structure, environmental protection etc business.
In domestic region, Muyang
group takes 60% parts in own specialized industry. Through
2009 CHINA CUSTOM EXPORT SURVEY, Muyang Group took the part of
65% of the total export in entire industry. Muyang branch companies and sales
offices have located in five continents (Asia, Europe, America, Africa, Oceania
), in addition is a large network of agents and distributors worldwide. Muyang
products, solutions and engineering projects are well working in more than 70
countries and Muyang brand has won wide recognition all over the world.
Muyang biomass engineering
company, which is directly subordinated to Muyang group, is specialized in and
fully dedicated to supplying biomass energy equipment and facilities for
pelletizing various renewable loose biomass materials, such as sawdust, wood
chips, bark, wood shavings, crop stalks, straws and other industrial &
fertilizer etc.
About
ECREEE – Supporting Organization
VisionStatement
and Overall Objective
The ovrall objective of ECREEE is to contribute to the sustainable economic,
social and environmental development of West Africa by improving access to
modern, reliable and affordable energy services, energy security and reduction
of energy related GHG emissions and climate change impacts on the energy
system.
This objective will be achieved through the promotion of regional markets for
renewable energy and energy efficiency. The activities of ECREEE will therefore
directly contribute to the achievement of the goals of the ECOWAS white paper,
the Millennium Development Goals (MDG's) and the international GHG mitigation
goals.
Mission Statement and Specific Objective
The specific objective of ECREEE is to create favourable framework conditions
and an enabling environment for renewable energy and energy efficiency markets
by supporting activities directed to mitigate existing barriers
