Global Methane Initiative (GMI) Methane Expo 2013 Brochure

1 www.globalmethane.org/expoHosted by:METHANE EXPO 2013The premier international forum for promoting methane recovery and use project opportunities and technologiesVancouver, Canada12–15 March 2013 www.globalmethane.org/expoHosts:Methane expo 2013 hostsIn-Country Partner:Organized by:In March 2013, Vancouver will welcome METHANE EXPO 2013, the world’s largest forum for promoting methane recovery and use. The event is a great opportunity to:• Showcase methane mitigation and abatement proj-ects and technologies• Learn about the latest project opportunities, technolo-gies, and services• Meet with potential project partners and financiers• Explore key technical, financial, and policy issues• Interact with high-level government agencies from 30 countriesThe previous Methane Expos were held in 2007 in Beijing, China, and in 2010 in New Delhi, India. The latest Expo in New Delhi included more than 500 participants from 36 countries, featured 150 methane capture and use project opportunities, and attracted numerous exhibitors.Canada is pleased to host the third Global Methane Initiative Expo in March, 2013.From March 12 to 15, in the beautiful city of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada will welcome delegates from over 40 partner countries to discuss international methane abatement activities that address both climate and energy security goals. Recognizing the importance of reducing short-lived climate pollutants as part of a comprehensive strategy to address climate change, reducing emissions of SLCPs has the potential to bring both near-term climate benefits and important positive co-benefits for air quality, agricultural productivity and human health. Canada believes that international coop-eration to address energy and economic security con-cerns through accelerated development and deployment of clean energy technologies is a key element in global efforts to develop global climate agreement.I look forward to seeing you in Vancouver in 2013”– The Honourable Peter Kent The Minister of the Environment of CanadaJoin Us for a High Quality Technical and Policy ConferenceMethane Expo 2013 will feature technical and policy ses-sions in each of the Global Methane Initiative’s sectors including:• Agriculture• Coal Mines• Municipal Solid Waste• Municipal Wastewater• Oil and Gas SystemsAs well as cross-cutting issues. Please see the draft agenda on pages 4 and 5 for a complete list of topicsWho Should Attend?• Project Developers and Financiers• Policymakers and Government Representatives• Manufacturers and Equipment Suppliers• Industry Representatives• Site Managers“ www.globalmethane.org/expoWhy Attend?Methane Expo 2013 is THE methane event. The Expo’s comprehensive technical and policy program, trade show, and networking opportunities will bring you up to speed on the latest projects, technologies, and devel-opment opportunities in the field of methane recovery and use from around the world.The Expo will also feature an International Methane Capture Marketplace showcasing international project opportunities that are shovel ready in search of financing, technology, and project development partners.Become One of Our Prestigious SupportersIt is not too late to become an Expo Supporter. Whether you support a specific event or at a specific level, you will enjoy these benefits:• A highly visible presence at the largest international gathering dedicated to methane recovery and use project development.• Free admission to the Expo’s comprehensive programs, including all training sessions, technical meetings, and panel presentations.• Plus a host of other benefits (e.g., recognition on Expo materials).Details on types or levels of support and instructions on how to submit a supporter application are available on the Expo website (click on “Supporter and Exhibit Oppor-tunities”).Exhibit at Methane Expo 2013Showcase your technology or service by exhibiting at the Expo. Join equipment manufacturers, technology providers, vendors, project development firms, financing organizations, and many others. The exhibit area will be prime networking space for nearly one thousand attend-ees during registration, special reception, and luncheons throughout the Expo. Exhibitor applications are available on the Expo website (click on “Supporter and Exhibit Op-portunities”).Site ToursJoin us on one of five exciting site tours to active meth-ane projects in the Vancouver area• Agriculture – Bakerview EcoDairy• Municipal Solid Waste – City of Vancouver Landfill & Richmond Fraser Soil and Fibre – Next Generation of Composting and Anaerobic Digestion-Energy• Municipal Solid Waste – Nanaimo Bioenergy Center & ICC Compost and R&D Facility• Municipal Wastewater – Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment plant• Oil and Gas – Details coming soonMost of the site tours are complimentary and included with your registration fee For details about all the site tours please visit the Expo website (click on “Site Visit Information”). www.globalmethane.org/expoMonday, 11 March 2013 – Side Events9:00–18:00 CCAC Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Working Group Meeting**meeting is for working group participants only9:00–18:00 CCAC Oil & Gas Working Group Meeting**meeting is for working group participants only13:00–16:00 CCAP Side Event (open to public)Tuesday, 12 March 20138:00–18:00 Registration Exhibit Set-up9:00–18:00 Sector-Specific Long Site Tours9:00–14:00 Sector Specific Short Site Tours13:00–18:00 CCAC MSW Working Group Meeting (continued)14:30–18:30 GMI Steering Committee Meeting19:00 Expo Opening & Welcome ReceptionWednesday, 13 March 20138:00–12:30 Registration Exhibit Open9:00–10:30 Opening Plenary Session10:30–11:00 Networking Break11:00–12:30 Opening Plenary Session (continued)12:30–13:30 Lunch13:30–15:30 GMI Steering Committee MeetingAgriculture (Ag.) Subcommittee MeetingCoal Mines (Coal) Subcommittee MeetingMSW Subcommittee MeetingMunicipal Wastewater (MWW) Subcommittee MeetingOil & Gas (O&G) Technical Session: Experience in Addressing Methane Emissions15:30–16:00 Break16:00–18:00 GMI Steering Committee MeetingAg Subcommittee MeetingCoal Subcommittee MeetingMSW Subcommittee MeetingMWW Subcommittee MeetingO&G Technical Session: Approaches to Methane Emissions Detection and MeasurementThe Global Methane Initiative Subcommittees Want to Hear from YouHelp plan the future of Global Methane Initiative by participating in the working meetings of the sector subcommittees on Wednesday, 13 March. The subcommittee meetings are open to all attendees so please come add your perspective and insight to the discussions on how the Initiative can effectively promote methane projects in specific countries and around the world.Methane Expo 2013 Agenda www.globalmethane.org/expoThursday, 14 March 20139:00–10:30 Plenary Session (Finance Panel) Exhibit Open10:30–11:00 Networking Break11:00–12:30 GMI Steering Committee MeetingAg. Technical Session: Tools & Technical Considerations for Biogas ProjectsCoal Technical Session: Finance Session: Carbon Markets, Incentives and Funding SourcesMSW Technical Session: Methane AbatementMWW Technical Session: Biogas Modeling and MeasurementO&G Panel Session: Collaborating with the Global Methane Initiative to Identify and Measure Oil and Gas Methane Emissions12:30–13:30 Lunch13:30–15:30 GMI Steering Committee MeetingAg. Technical Session: Case StudiesCoal Technical Session: Innovation and Adaptation of Technology for Cost-Effective Use of CMM and AMMMSW Technical Session: Greenhouse Gas Reductions from Waste SectorMWW Technical Session: Wastewater Biogas – Part 1 – Energy RecoveryO&G Technical Session: Best Practices for Capturing and Utilizing Methane Emissions in the Oil and Gas Industry15:30–16:00 Break16:00–18:00 GMI Steering Committee MeetingAg. Technical Session: Project Financing OptionsCoal Technical Session: Innovation and Adaptation of Technology for Cost-Effective VAM AbatementMSW Technical Session: Greenhouse Gas Reductions from Waste SectorMWW Technical Session: Wastewater Biogas – Part 2 – Unique ApplicationsO&G Technical Session: Best Practices for Capturing and Utilizing Methane Emissions in the Oil and Gas Industry (Cont.) and Subcomittee Meeting (adjourn at 18:30)Friday, 15 March 20138:00–10:30 Biogas Cross-Cutting Technical SessionCoal Technical Session: Best Practices Session: Safe and Effective Capture of CMM and VAMO&G Technical Session: Best Practices for Evaluating and Reducing Emissions from Oil and Associated Gas ProductionExhibit Open10:30–11:00 Networking Break11:00–12:00 Mayors Forum on Sustainable Cities12:00–13:00 Closing PlenaryA number of side events are also being planned on the margins of the Expo. For a complete list of side events and a detailed agenda, please visit the Expo website: http://www.globalmethane.org/expo/program.html. www.globalmethane.org/expoexpo Venue/hotel InformationRegister Online www.globalmethane.org/expoArgentina, 13Brazil, 19Canada, 2Chile, 1China, 25Colombia, 5Ecuador, 7India, 26Italy, 1Kazakhstan, 1Mexico, 22Mongolia, 2Pakistan, 1Poland, 8Russia, 3Thailand, 1 Ukraine, 12International Methane Capture MarketplaceOne of the most significant aspects of the Expo will be the International Methane Capture Marketplace, at which project developers and other parties can highlight potential projects—many with pre-feasibility studies or preliminary assessments completed—in need of fund-ing and/or technical assistance to move forward. Come see what ‘shovel ready’ projects are looking for you The Marketplace will be open during the whole meeting.Global ParticipationMethane Expo 2013 will be held at the Vancouver Convention Centre—one of the premiere conference centers in North America The award-winning Van-couver Convention Centre is a green-designed, LEED certified, state-of-the-art facility on the waterfront in beautiful downtown Vancouver, steps away from numerous hotels, restaurants, and shopping.A block of specially discounted rooms is being held at the Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside Hotel, a 4-Green Key Eco-rated facility located only a couple of blocks from the Vancouver Convention Centre. For special group rates and online reservations please visit the “Expo Venue/Hotel Information” section of the Expo website. Deadline for making discounted hotel reservations is 11 February 2013.Expo Venue – Vancouver Convention CentreRenaissance Vancouver Harbourside HotelProjects showcased at the 2010 Expo, by countryPhotos courtesy of Vancouver Tourism www.globalmethane.org/expoThe Global Methane Initiative (GMI) is a voluntary, multilateral partnership that aims to reduce global methane emissions and to advance the abatement, recovery and use of methane as a valuable clean energy source. GMI achieves this by creating an international network of partner governments, pri-vate sector members, development banks, universities, and NGOs in order to build capacity, develop strategies and markets, and remove barriers to project development for methane reduction in partner countries.The Initiative is comprised of 42 Partner governments and more than 1,100 public and private sector organizations engaged in methane recovery and use projects and activities worldwide.about GMIFor More InformationThe Methane Expo 2013 website contains the most up-to-date information about the Expo, including program and agenda updates, supporter and exhibitor forms, and hotel reservation information. For additional inquiries about the Expo, please contact the Administrative Support Group.Global Methane Initiative Administrative Support Group (ASG)Email: asg@globalmethane.orgTel: +1 (202) 343-9683