Evidence is growing that we need more action on climate change. We have to step up our efforts in decarbonising our economy if we want to stay below a global temperature rise of 1.5°C, as prescribed by the Paris Agreement. Against this backdrop, COGEN Europe and Mytilineos are organising a high-level debate on one of the most significant challenges: Decarbonising industrial heat.
The heating sector represents 50% of energy consumption in Europe. With more than 30% of that heat being used in industrial processes at various temperatures, this sector will require profound decarbonisation. As the European Union is putting forward its long-term greenhouse gas reduction strategy, a comprehensive approach to industrial heat is a priority. While decarbonising the sector, European energy-intensive industries will need to continue to have access to an affordable and reliable heat supply to keep their businesses afloat amidst rising global competition.
This debate will take a deeper look at the required solutions. More precisely, how can we decarbonise heat cost-effectively and meet the energy needs of Europe’s industry, while boosting competitiveness, sustainable jobs and growth? And what will be the barriers on our path to a decarbonised industry?
Discover HERE the main points at stake and solutions proposed by the cogeneration sector.
When: Tuesday 4 December 2018, 17:30 until 20:30
Where: Renaissance Brussels Hotel, Rue du Parnasse 19, B-1050 Brussels
Registration: click HERE
Programme
| 17:30-19:00 | Keynote Speech by Hans Van Steen, Director for Renewables, Research and Innovation, Energy Efficiency, DG ENERGY, European Commission, on Europe’s Long-term Strategy to Decarbonise the European Economy | |
| Keynote Speech by Peter Kouroumbashev, Member of the European Parliament (S&D, Bulgaria) | ||
| Panel Debate | ||
| Moderated by Frédéric Simon (Editor at EurActiv.com) | ||
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| 19:00-20:30 | Cocktail reception |