EU4Energy Policy Forum on Bioenergy

Background

The International Energy Agency organised a Bioenergy Policy Forum as part of its EU4Energy programme. Globally, bioenergy is the largest renewable energy source, and especially important in the heat sector. In the EU4Energy countries, the bioenergy potential generally remains underexploited and reliance on fossil fuels for heat production is high. The event was attended by more than 60 participants, including officials and experts from the 11 EU4Energy countries. There were presentations from the European Commission and European bioenergy associations, as well as several country case studies. The discussions focussed on bioenergy barriers, drivers and best practice.

Agenda

Welcome
Natalja Miolato, DG NEAR, European Commission

SESSION 1: Overview
Moderator: Ute Collier, IEA

Key considerations for bioenergy heat and power markets
Pharoah Le Feuvre, IEA

Gathering evidence on solid biofuels use in focus countries
Claire Morel, IEA

Overview of UNECE activities on wood energy
Florian Steierer, UNECE & FAO

SESSION 2: EU4Energy country perspectives
Moderator: Ute Collier, IEA

Biomass policy and practice in Georgia
Murman Margvelashvili, EU4Energy Country Expert

Development and prospects of bioenergy for heat production in Ukraine
Georgiy Geletukha, Bioenergy Association of Ukraine

Renewable energy policy implementation in Moldova: role and impact of biomass resources
Denis Tumuruc, Ministry of Economy and Infrastructure of Moldova

SESSION 3: International best practice (1)
Moderators: Ute Collier & Pharoah Le Feuvre, IEA

Woodpellets – international market development and trade
Christian Rakos, propellets Austria