On 29th January 2008, Andreas Wittke, EPPSA's President, hosted the association's second annual Technology Evening at the Stanhope Hotel in Brussels. The event featured insightful presentations on the latest EU energy policy and the future of green fossil fuel power generation while providing participants with the opportunity to interact in a relaxed environment.
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Programme:
18:30 - Cocktail
19:00 - Presentations
Andreas Wittke, EPPSA President: Opening remarks and presentation of EPPSA's position paper on the new "Energy & Climate Change Package"
Jan Panek, Head of Unit - Coal & Oil - European Commission, DG TREN: "Supporting Early Demonstration of Sustainable Power Generation from Fossil Fuels"
Scott Brockett, Policy Officer - Energy & Environment - European Commission, DG ENVI: "Enabling Legal Framework for Carbon Capture & Storage"
Dr. Klaus-Dieter Tigges, Chair - EPPSA Technical Committee: "Technology as the Solution: The Role of Fossil Fuels in the Energy Mix for the European Union"
20:15 - Walking Dinner
The European Commission offered a timely insight into the policies of most importance to the thermal power generation sector, from the new "Renewable Energy & Climate Change Package" released on 23rd January. EPPSA presented on the most innovative technologies for ensuring our electricity supply and protecting our environment.
To view EPPSA's Technical Brochures & Posters, Visit our Publications Page
For more information on the event contact Maria João Duarte - Tel: +32 (0)2 743 29 95