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SEMINAR
Coal Mine Methane Capture and Utilisation
5th November 2007 - Hotel Oberoi Grand, Kolkata
Introduction
Biogas Technology Ltd, UK and MMRT Instrumentation Pvt.Ltd, India are proud to announce their Joint Venture Company Biogas Technology (India) Pvt. Ltd. for promoting and exploring opportunities in the coal mining industry in India.
Biogas Technology (India) Pvt. Ltd. was incorporated in July 2007.
Seminar Objective
The objective of the seminar is to provide a forum for discussion and interactions amongst the experts and participants to discuss the methodologies & technology.
The main objective of the Joint Venture Company is the promotion and exploration of project opportunities involving the capture of methane and its potential utilisation for power generation from active or abandoned coal mines. These projects would be developed under various Climate Change Mitigation schemes and the generated electricity would be sold locally.
Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas (GHG), 21 times more harmful than CO2 and its capture and destruction contributes towards the global effort for reduction of harmful emissions which contribute to climate change. Although harmful, methane is a valuable fuel source which can be utilized in various ways. If collected in sufficient quantity and of sufficient concentration, it can be used as a renewable fuel source for power (electricity) generation. More importantly the capture of methane, particularly in coal mines, creates a safe environment for the people working in and living in the vicinity of any such facility.
Schemes, such as the CDM (Clean Development Mechanism) under the Kyoto Protocol and various other voluntary schemes promote the reduction of harmful emissions and have created an incentive for governments and companies to invest in technologies and processes to reduce, capture, utilize and control these harmful emissions. Verified reductions are measured in tonnes of CO2 equivalent and are popularly called Carbon Credits. These Carbon Credits can be sold on various global emission reduction markets, thus creating revenues to incentivise and aid the funding of such projects.
Date and Venue
The Seminar will be held at Kolkata on 05th November 2007 at The Oberoi Grand, 15, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Kolkata – 700 013.
Ph. – 0091-33-2249 2323 / 2250 6131
Agenda
| 08:00 – 09:00 AM : |
Registration |
| 09:00 – 09:15 AM : |
Welcome and Introduction
Mr. A.K. Rai, Director, MMRT Instrumentation Pvt. Ltd., Lucknow |
| 09:15 – 09:30 AM : |
Opening Remarks
Mr. Simon Wilson, Deputy High Commissioner, British High Commission Kolkata |
| 09:30 – 10:00 AM : |
Company overview, history, coal mine experience, carbon activity
Mr. Ian Gadsby, Managing Director Biogas Technology Ltd., UK |
| 10:00 – 10:30 AM : |
Tea / Coffee break |
| 10:30 – 11:00 AM : |
Coal Mine Methane Utilization from Abandoned Coal Mines
Mr. Sergi Cuadrat, Carbon Credits Process Manager |
| 11:00 – 11:30 AM : |
Safe Flaring of Methane from Operational Deep Mines
Dr. Rafal Lewicki, Technical Director |
| 11:30 – 12:00 PM : |
GHG Abatement by Capturing & Utilizing Coal Mine Methane
Dr. A.K. Singh, Senior Scientist and Head of the Methane Emission And Degasification Programme at Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research, Dhanbad |
| 12:00 – 13:30 PM : |
Lunch |
| 13:30 – 14:00 PM : |
Carbon Credits applied to Coal Mine Methane
Mrs. Zaneta Whitworth / Mr. Sergi Cuadrat |
| 14:00 – 14:30 PM : |
Next Steps towards Successful Partnerships in India
Mrs. Zaneta Whitworth, Business Development Manager |
| 14:30 – 15:30 PM : |
Q & A session |
| 15:30 – 16:00 PM : |
Tea / Coffee break |
| 16:00 – 16:15 PM : |
Closing Remarks
Mr. A.K. Rai , Director, Biogas Technology (India) Pvt. Ltd., |
| 16:15 – 17:30 PM : |
One to one meetings |
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Registration
There is registration fee of Rupees 100.00 (One Hundred only) per delegates and 50.00 (Fifty only) for each accompanying person. The accompanying person should be an immediate relation – spouse or children of the participants. The number accompanying persons per delegates will be limited to maximum of two.
The registration fee includes the Seminar proceedings, registration kit, buffet lunch and tea / coffee. The accompanying persons can attend the inaugural and concluding session, lunch and tea. The participants will bear their own expenses such as travel, board and lodging. If delegates require lodging please contact Hotel Palkee International ---------- at cheapest cost.
The delegates wishing to attend the Seminar are requested to complete the registration form and send to the address below, by 31st October 2007 at the latest.
Address for all Correspondence
Biogas Technology (India) Pvt. Ltd.
I-15, UPSIDC Industrial Area
Chinhat, Lucknow – 226 019 INDIA
Ph.: 0091-522-2818359/2818393/3298789
Fax: 0091-522-2818359
E-mail: biogas@biogasindia.com
Website: www.biogasindia.com
Note:
1. The registration fee must be sent in the shape of demand draft in favour of Biogas Technology (India) Pvt. Ltd., payable at Lucknow.
2. Last date of receipt of complete registration form is 31st Oct 2007. The spot registration facility is also available at the venue.
Official Language
English will be the official language of the Seminar.
Biogas Technology (India) Pvt. Ltd
I-15, UPSIDC Industrial Area
Chinhat, Lucknow – 226 019 INDIA
Ph.: 0091-522-2818359/2818393/3298789
Fax: 0091-522-2818359
E-mail: biogas@biogasindia.com
Website: www.biogasindia.com
(Biogas Technology (India) Pvt. Ltd is a Joint Venture Company between Biogas Technology Ltd., UK and MMRT Instrumentation Pvt.Ltd, India)
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