Methane Expo 2013 Flyer

The World’s Largest Forum for Methane Projects, Technology, Financing and PolicyMethane Expo 2013, organized by the Global Methane Initiative, is the premier international forum for promoting methane recovery and use project opportunities and technologies. Previous Expos were held in Beijing, China and New Delhi, India and included: Over 750 participants from 34 countries 91 featured methane capture and use project opportunities More than 100 exhibitorsMethane Expo 2013 Provides Participants with Opportunities to: Showcase methane mitigation projects and technologies Learn about the latest project opportunities, technologies, and services Meet with potential project partners and fi nanciers Explore key technical, fi nancial, and policy issues Interact with high-level government agencies from 41 countries Methane Expo 2013 is organizedin partnership with:The 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 cre-ating an international network of partner governments, private sector members, development banks, universities, and NGOs in order to build capacity, develop strategies and markets, and remove bar-riers to project development for methane reduction in partner countries. The Initiative is comprised of 41 Partner governments and more than 1,100 public and private sector organizations engaged in methane recovery and use projects and activities worldwide.For more information please visit: www.globalmethane.org/expoMETHANE EXPO 201312 - 15 March 2013Methane Expo 2013 ProgramThe comprehensive program will include topics in all fi ve of GMI’s sectors, as well as cross cutting issues, including:Agriculture Overcoming challenges concerning anaerobic digester implementation Coal Mine Methane Methane-to-Electricity Project to Recover Gas from Coal Mines Municipal Solid Waste MSW sector NAMA: presentations from pilot projects Municipal Waste Water Municipal wastewater treatment in Latin-America and associated GHG emissions Oil and Gas Oil and Gas Sector Methane Emissions Reduction/Mitigation Opportunities and Supportive FundingCross Sector Cross-sector Agriculture, Municipal Solid Waste and Waste Water panels on policies, incentives, and technolo-gies to encourage biogas in GMI countriesSupporter and Exhibit OpportunitiesMethane Expo 2013 provides an unprecedented opportunity for companies to present themselves to high-level decision makers from around the world. For more information on supporter opportunities please contact the Global Methane Initiative Administrative Support Group at asg@globalmethane.org.Why Attend?Project Developers and Financiers:Identify and explore project opportunities with government and industry partners. Methane Expo 2013 will showcase international fi nancing and projects seeking development partners.Policymakers, Project Developers, and Govern-ment Representatives: Join high-level national delegations and participate in policy discussions. Help develop next steps for the Initiative and guide advancement of country-based policies and projects.Manufacturers and Vendors: Participate in an international marketplace with a methane focus. Demonstrate and market the latest methane recovery and use technologies and services in large exhibit areas.Industry Representatives: Interact and discuss projects with technology vendors and developers. Learn about your options for implementing methane capture and use projects.The Expo VenueMethane Expo 2013 will be held at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver, Canada, one of the premiere conference centers in North America. The award-winning Vancouver Convention Centre is a green-designed, state-of-the-art facility on the waterfront in beautiful downtown Vancouver, steps away from numerous hotels, restaurants, and shopping. Registration and Additional InformationOnline registration is now available at: www.globalmethane.org/expo/registration.htmlPlease visit www.globalmethane.org/expo for the latest information on Methane Expo 2013. For additional inquiries about the Expo, please contact the ASG. Global Methane Initiative Administrative Support Group (ASG)Email: asg@globalmethane.orgTel: +1 (202) 343-9683