Biomass is the fuel of the future. Globally, countries aim to cut carbon emissions and to reduce carbon footprints. The Dutch government has set a binding target for 14 percent of energy in the Netherlands to come from renewable sources by 2020. IPFA and Baker McKenzie cordially invite you to an interactive session on biomass.
Key players in the market will go into topics such as:
- Does biomass assist a smooth transition to a more sustainable energy system?
- What are current biomass market trends?
- What choices do investors make and why?
- What role can the Dutch government play?
The agenda is outlined below.
3.30pm Registration
4.00pm Welcome by the Hosts & Lessons Learned
Corinne Schot, Banking & Finance Partner, Baker McKenzie
4.10pm European Market Trends for Biomass Projects
David Whitehurst, Investment Director, John Laing
4.30pm A Dutch Case Study: The Requirements of Investors and Financiers
Maarten Gietelink, Partner and Gertjan de Jong, Partner, ThoroFinance
4.50pm How to Organise the Equity and Mezzanine Stake in the Project
Emile Peters, Investment Manager, Nationaal Groenfonds
5.10pm Summary by Moderator
5.15pm Panel Discussion & Q&A
Moderated by: Pauline van Abswoude, Senior Manager Public Finance, BNG
David Whitehurst, John Laing
Maarten Gietelink and Gertjan de Jong, ThoroFinance
Emile Peters, Nationaal Groenfonds
5.50pm Closing Remarks from host
5.55pm IPFA Update
Daphne Broerse, Head of Office, Norton Rose Fulbright / Chair, IPFA Netherlands
6.00pm Networking Drinks Reception kindly hosted by Baker McKenzie
Please note that, following your registration, your email address will be added to the relevant regional mailing list to keep you informed of upcoming IPFA operations. Your details will NOT be shared with third parties and you can opt out at any time.
Please note all IPFA Events are held under Chatham House Rule.
For event enquiries, please contact Laura Cafora lcafora@ipfa.org