Annual Conference 2023
Registration
09:15 – 10:00 AM – The Hotel
Welcome and Introduction
10:00 – 10:20 AM – The Hotel
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Marco Pezzaglia, Chair, COGEN Europe
Keynote Speeches
10:20 – 10:50 AM – The Hotel
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Kadri Simson, Commissioner for Energy, European Commission
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Anna Zamazeeva, Head of State Agency on Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving of Ukraine (SAEE)
Panel Session 1: 30 Years to Shape the Future of Net-Zero Energy
10:50 – 12:00 AM – The Hotel
The EU Green Deal has gained momentum with reinforced ambition and an accelerated pace towards achieving a carbon neutral Europe by 2050. With European Parliamentary elections and a new Commission on the horizon, energy and climate related issues will remain high on the political agenda. European industry is committed to delivering strategic net-zero technologies to boost competitiveness, resilience, and consumer empowerment. As COGEN Europe celebrates its 30th anniversary, senior executives from leading European companies will share their visions of net-zero technologies, pathways and trends that will define the next 30 years, as well as how EU policy can reinforce EU industrial leadership.
Moderator: Kelvin Ross, Editor-in-Chief, Power Engineering International (PEi)
Panellists:
- Paweł Szczeszek, President of the Management Board, Tauron Polska Energia & Vice President of the Management Board, Polish Association of Professional Combined Heat and Power Plants (PTEZ)
- Miloslav Kužela, Chief Sales Officer, TEDOM Group
- Evan McAvoy, Director Business Development – WW Power Generation, Solar Turbines
- Veine Göransson, Siemens Energy
- Cedric Domont, Managing Director, Benelux, Alfa Laval
Question and answers
Lunch
12:00 – 13:15 PM – The Hotel
Panel Session 2: Technology and Innovation Trends in Cogeneration
13:15 – 14:45 AM – The Hotel
Cogeneration technologies are well-recognised across industry and district heating, as an energy efficient, reliable and cost-effective solution for heat and power supply. As the energy system moves towards higher shares of renewable energy, increased energy efficiency and electrification, the role of cogeneration is also evolving. The European cogeneration sector is innovating in key areas of the energy transition. Future-proof cogeneration systems aim to support renewable energy integration, maximise energy efficiency and ensure a more resilient and flexible energy system. This session will showcase the latest innovative approaches for cogeneration technologies and applications, with a focus on European industrial leadership and high decarbonisation ambition.
Introduction (10-15 mins): Dr. Andrej Jentsch, Programme Manager – District Heating and Cooling (DHC), International Energy Agency (IEA)
Moderator: Kelvin Ross, Editor-in-Chief, Power Engineering International (PEi)
Panellists:
- Anders Stuxberg, Specialist in Power Plant Process Integration, Siemens Energy
- Jan Palounek, Executive Director, TEDOM Trading
- John Mason, Director – Technology Strategy, Solar Turbines
- Angelo Parente, Director of Business Operations – Industrial & New Energy, Baker Hughes
- Carl Richers, Vice President – Product Management & Marketing, INNIO Group
Question and answers
Coffe Break
14:45 – 15:30 PM – The Hotel
Panel Session 3: Reforming Europe’s Electricity Market – How to foster energy systems integration
15:30 – 17:0 AM – The Hotel
Electricity market design is a key component of Europe’s decarbonisation pathway, as electricity is becoming increasingly important in the context of the broader energy system. Growing shares of renewable energy in Europe’s power mix will be key to decarbonising the overall energy system. Meanwhile, the uptake of intermittent renewable sources and the electrification of the heating and transport sectors are associated with additional balancing, system adequacy and grid-reinforcement costs. To address these challenges, energy systems integration is emerging as a new approach to optimally plan and operate the energy grids and assets in synergy across energy carriers and different end-use sectors, accelerating decarbonisation, fostering resiliency and ensuring lower costs for consumers.
Introduction (15-20 mins): Catharina Sikow-Magny, Director – Green Transition & Energy System Integration, Directorate General for Energy, European Commission
Moderator: Sonja van Renssen, Editor-in-Chief, Energy Monitor
Panellists:
- Catharina Sikow-Magny, Director – Green Transition & Energy System Integration, Directorate General for Energy, European Commission
- Michael Villa, Executive Director, smartEn – Smart Energy Europe
- Jędrzej Maśnicki, Director of International Affairs, Polska Grupa Energetyczna (PGE)
- Nick Keramidas, Vice-Chair, COGEN Europe Energy & Environment Working Group & Executive Director EU Affairs & Regulatory Advocacy, MYTILINEOS
- Noemi Szabo, Manager – Policy, Communications & Stakeholder Management, ENTSO-E
Question and answers
Closing Speech
17:00 – 17:10 PM – The Hotel
Cristian-Silviu Bușoi MEP (EPP, Romania), Chair of the European Parliament’s Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE)
Conclusions
17:10 – 17:15 PM – The Hotel
Dora Adamo, Member of COGEN Europe’s Executive Committee & Clean Power Solutions Strategy Leader, Baker Hughes
Cocktail Reception
19:00 – 20:00 PM – Royal Museum of Fine Arts of Belgium
COGEN Europe Recognition Awards Ceremony
20:00 – 20:45 PM – Royal Museum of Fine Arts of Belgium
Master of Ceremonies: Hans Korteweg, Managing Director, COGEN Europe
COGEN Europe Gala Dinner
20:45 – 23:00 PM – Royal Museum of Fine Arts of Belgium
Sponsored by AB Energy
A big thanks to all our sponsors
AB is the acknowledged global reference for energy sustainability solutions: natural gas and biogas cogeneration, biomethane and air emissions treatment. For 40 years we have been working alongside our customers helping them to improve their competitiveness with energy savings while reducing their environmental footprint. Our customers rely on us to develop their “better way”, so they perform at their best.
The Polish Association of Professional Heat and power Plants (PTEZ) was established in October 1991 and effectively carries out its mission till this day. PTEZ represents the biggest heat and power plants which generate heat and electricity using cogeneration. Our members deliver about 60% of heat to district heating systems throughout Poland.
TEDOM is a group of companies that have been manufacturing and operating high-efficiency energy sources for more than 30 years. It is one of the world’s leading companies in the field of cogeneration. The Group headquarters is based in Czechia with subsidiaries in Germany, Poland, Slovakia and the USA. The TEDOM Group has a total of 4 production plants and employs more than 800 people.
Solar Turbines Inc., which has its headquarters in San Diego (USA), is a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., with more than 8000 employees serving customers in more than 100 countries around the world. The company is a leading provider of energy solutions, featuring an extensive line of gas turbine-powered compressor sets, mechanical drive packages, and generator sets.
At Siemens Energy, our mission is to empower our customers to meet the growing global demand for energy while transitioning to a more sustainable world. Our innovative technologies, extensive energy experience and an ambitious strategy to decarbonize global energy systems are all central to our efforts to be the partner and driver of the energy transition.
Baker Hughes is an energy technology company that provides solutions for energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.
INNIO is a leading provider of renewable gas, natural gas, and hydrogen-based solutions and services for power generation and gas compression at or near the point of use. Headquartered in Jenbach (Austria), INNIO also has primary operations in Welland (Canada) and Waukesha (USA). Today, we continue to expand our role as a technology leader in the field of power generation and gas compression.
Clarke Energy, a KOHLER Company, is a multi-award-winning global business specializing in the engineering, installation and maintenance of distributed power generation solutions. Our specialism is gas engine power stations and combined heat and power technology. We are expanding this offering to incorporate additional and complimentary renewable energy generation and storage technologies as hybrids or microgrids.
A 2G CHP system is the ideal solution for everyone seeking to reduce energy costs in the long term and free themselves of rising electricity prices. As a pioneer, innovator and one of the leading manufacturers of decentralised energy generation systems using combined heat and power (CHP) in the world, we have commissioned thousands of technologically advanced and highly efficient CHP systems – even operated with 100% hydrogen.
Centrax creates a series of high-efficiency power generation packages to suit a wide range of industries and power applications. Using gas turbines from Siemens Energy, our generator sets range in power output from 3 MW to 15 MW. They provide efficient, reliable energy supply, mainly for combined heat and power, but also in base load, simple cycle and standby applications.
SHV Energy is a leading global distributor of off-grid energy, such as LPG and LNG, and is active in sustainable fuels and renewable energy solutions. SHV Energy provides decentralised, low-carbon and clean energy solutions to 30 million business and residential customers around the world. We achieve that with the support of our 16,300 employees and our operations located in 25 countries across 4 continents.
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