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The UK’s Leading Expo for Energy from Waste, Bioenergy, Alternative Fuels, and Carbon Capture, Utilisation & Storage Solutions.

Join hundreds of engaging conversations, strategic meetings, and thought-provoking presentations at this two-day event dedicated to energy management, alternative fuels, and clean energy innovations. Network with potential customers, suppliers, and partners who can revolutionise your perspective and open doors to new opportunities.

In 2024, EFD welcomed 3,038 high-level attendees eager to discover cutting-edge technologies, lucrative investment opportunities, and crucial insights that elevated their operations.

Roll on next year, are you ready for EFD 2024?

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EFD is where you'll connect with the top players in sustainable energy solutions.

From local authorities and energy suppliers, to energy from waste to brokers and consultants, EFD welcomes professionals from across the entire supply chain. Whether you are an energy company looking for an update on regulation, a consumer of energy looking for more sustainable alternatives, or looking for solutions to better manage your energy and decarbonisation needs, EFD has it all.

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Meet and do business with thousands of sector professionals across key energy consumers, producers, brokers, consultants and more.

Discover key sectors at the Energy, Fuels & Decarbonisation Expo 2024.

Delve into innovative waste-to-energy conversion in the 'Energy from Secondary Materials' sector. Explore the latest efficiency-boosting technologies in the 'Equipment, Systems & Technologies' sector. Gain insights into advanced energy management and decarbonisation strategies for reducing environmental impacts. Connect with experts in our 'Consulting & Professional Services' sector, offering strategic guidance for sustainable energy solutions.

Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS)

Experience the forefront of decarbonisation efforts, featuring innovative solutions and policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and fostering a low-carbon future.

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Energy from Secondary Materials

Explore innovative solutions for harnessing energy from waste & secondary materials, turning waste into valuable resources and contributing to a circular economy.

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Equipment, Systems & Technologies

Discover cutting-edge equipment, systems, and technologies in the energy sector, driving efficiency, sustainability, and reduced carbon footprints across industries.

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Fuel & Hydrogen

Discover the latest advancements in hydrogen production, storage, and distribution, as well as breakthroughs in alternative fuels that reduce emissions and support global sustainability goals.

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Energy Management

Dive into the world of energy management, showcasing best practices, smart grids, and demand-side strategies for optimising energy consumption and minimising environmental impacts.

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Bioenergy

Showcasing advancements in bioenergy technologies, including biomass, biogas, and biofuels, as well as cutting-edge solutions for energy recovery and waste-to-energy systems.

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Join us at the Energy, Fuels & Decarbonisation Expo for a deep dive into the latest in sustainable energy and decarbonisation.

Focused on energy from waste, fuel technology advancements and carbon capture solutions, this conference highlights the intersection of energy management and climate policies. Engage in crucial discussions about transitioning to a low-carbon economy and embracing new energy technologies for a sustainable future.

- Net-Zero
- Sustainability
- Decarbonisation
10:00 10:45

Cutting Costs and Carbon: Practical Strategies for Industrial Heat and Power Decarbonisation

Energy, Fuels and Decarbonisation Keynote

In this joint session James Macnaghten from Caldera and Sophie Breakell from Zestec will discuss how ...

James Macnaghten, CEO - Caldera Heat Batteries Limited

Sophie Breakell, Business Development Manager - Zestec Renewable Energy
- Net-Zero
- Contamination
- Circular Economy
- Waste & Recycling
- Tech & AI
- Decarbonisation
10:15 10:45

Waging War on Plastics at the Touch of a Button

Energy, Fuels and Decarbonisation Keynote

The waste industry is broken and no longer fit for purpose. Only 9% of plastic produced is recycled, ...

Nik Spencer, Founder & CEO - Mission HERU Ltd
- Tech & AI
- Net-Zero
- Sustainability
- Decarbonisation
10:15 10:45

From hydrocarbons to hydrogen – what changes when it comes to gas leak detection?

EFW & Bioenergy Stage

Did you know that many commonly used flammable gas detectors are blind to hydrogen? Understanding th ...

Megan Hine, UK business Development Manager for Clean Energy - Draeger safety UK
- Circular Economy
- Energy from Waste
- Waste & Recycling
- Decarbonisation
10:15 10:45

Opening up the SRF market through innovation: Empowering independent waste operators to produce high-quality, consistent material at the right quantity

EFW & Bioenergy Stage

In this session, Dr Stephen Wise will delve into the multifaceted world of Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF ...

Dr Stephen Wise, Chief Strategic Development Officer - Advetec
- Contamination
- Air Quality
11:00 11:45

An extended case for Anaerobic Digestion: biomethane production is worth more than just gas

Energy, Fuels and Decarbonisation Keynote

In this session hosted by the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA), expert speake ...

Chris Huhne, Chair - ADBA

David Kaner, Chief Executive - AAL Clean Farming

Mark Richmond, Technical Director - WRM Ltd
- Sustainability
- Net-Zero
- Decarbonisation
11:00 11:30

Affordable Zero-Carbon Heat

Energy, Fuels and Decarbonisation Keynote

Many industrial sites struggle to find ways to decarbonise their heat affordably. Fortunately, newer ...

James Macnaghten, CEO - Caldera Heat Batteries Limited
- Tech & AI
- Air Quality
- Energy from Waste
- Waste & Recycling
11:00 11:30

How to Address CCS Amine & WTE Boiler Corrosion

EFW & Bioenergy Stage

WTE Boiler Corrosion Waste to Energy and Biomass boilers are prone to suffering from aggressive fire ...

Colin Bateman, Asset Reliability Specialist - Integrated Global Services (IGS)
- Waste & Recycling
- Energy from Waste
- Decarbonisation
11:00 11:30

Thermal Hydrolysis for organic recovery in mixed waste streams

EFW & Bioenergy Stage

Residual waste streams, like black bag waste, contain high percentages of organic matter. Thermal hy ...

Laura Stone, Business Development Manager - Econward Tech
- Sustainability
- Net-Zero
- Air Quality
- Tech & AI
- Decarbonisation
11:45 12:15

Is Hydrogen a viable solution to reduce Scope 1 emissions?

EFW & Bioenergy Stage

Presentation Option1: Is Hydrogen a viable solution to reduce Scope 1 emissions? o Availability and ...

Tim Mole, Senior Director - Renewable Energy Solutions - World Kinect
- Net-Zero
- Decarbonisation
11:45 12:30

Panel discussion: Scaling Up Carbon Capture - Building Bigger, Better, and Cheaper

Energy, Fuels and Decarbonisation Keynote

This panel discussion tackles scaling up carbon capture technology – the process of capturing and st ...

Fiona Campbell, Head of Sustainability and Public Affairs - Biffa

James Eyton, Head of CCUS - Viridor

Kristy Spindler, Senior Director - Climate - Local Partnerships

Owen Michaelson, CEO - Encyclis

Tim Rotheray, Chief Sustainability Officer - Viridor
- Net-Zero
- Sustainability
- Waste & Recycling
- Energy from Waste
11:45 12:15

Reducing & Reusing Energy Waste Within Buildings

EFW & Bioenergy Stage

Accounting for more than a third of global energy demand, the built environment has a crucial role t ...

Robert Park - Auditel
12:00 12:30

POSTnote: Green Skills in the Energy Sector

Energy, Fuels and Decarbonisation Keynote

Josh Oxby - POST Parliment
- Energy from Waste
- Net-Zero
- Air Quality
- Waste & Recycling
- Decarbonisation
12:30 13:00

Delivering the first EfW carbon capture pilot in the UK

EFW & Bioenergy Stage

Research by the Oxford Institute of Energy Studies earlier this year calculated that the energy from ...

Simon Forshaw, Vice President, Engineering and Construction - enfinium
- Net-Zero
- Energy from Waste
- Waste & Recycling
- Decarbonisation
12:45 13:30

Panel discussion: The Emissions Trading Scheme and the Energy from Waste industry: Specific Considerations and Strategies

Energy, Fuels and Decarbonisation Keynote

This session will tackle the relationship between the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) and the Energy ...

Charlotte Rule, Head of Climate and Energy - Environmental Services Association

Greg Logelain, Associate Director - Ricardo

Jon Hastings - East London Waste Authority

Jonathan Croley, Partner - Ashfords LLP

Richard Garfield, Technical Discipline Manager - SLR Consulting
- Sustainability
- Energy from Waste
12:45 13:30

Innovative Trial Work in the Organics Sector

Energy, Fuels and Decarbonisation Keynote

Join us for an insightful session hosted by REA that delves into ground breaking developments in the ...

Charlie Hendry-Smith - Veolia

Claire Shipp, Circular Bioresources Analyst - REA

Dr Andrew Walsh, Technical Director - Jones Celtic Bioenergy
- Professional Services
- Energy from Waste
- Net-Zero
- Waste & Recycling
- Decarbonisation
13:15 13:45

The Future of Residual Waste Treatment - Options for Delivering Reliable Decarbonisation

EFW & Bioenergy Stage

There is strong sector and governmental interest in decarbonising the aviation sector. Lower carbon ...

Charlotte Rule, Head of Climate and Energy - Environmental Services Association

Paul James, Technical Director - SLR Consulting
- Net-Zero
- Tech & AI
- Waste & Recycling
- Air Quality
- Decarbonisation
13:15 13:45

“P-AMS, the future of standardized quality control for CEMS”

EFW & Bioenergy Stage

Concentrating on Energy from Waste, during this session we will look at how difficulties around new ...

Antony Sumner, Application Specialist - Industrial Air Emissions - Gasmet Technolgies (UK) Ltd
- Sustainability
- Net-Zero
- Energy from Waste
- Tech & AI
- Waste & Recycling
- Decarbonisation
13:45 14:30

Waste to Net Zero: The Climate Benefits of Waste-to-Energy with Carbon Capture

Energy, Fuels and Decarbonisation Keynote

Due to the biogenic portion of municipal solid waste (MSW), Waste-to-Energy (WtE) plants offer one o ...

Robert Doyle, Policy Officer - The European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology
- Sustainability
- Energy from Waste
- Waste & Recycling
- Tech & AI
14:00 14:30

Modernizing Waste Management: Replacing Outdated Waste Processing Methods

EFW & Bioenergy Stage

The evolution of crushing and milling technology spans thousands of years, reflecting humanity's nee ...

Mark Vanderbeken, Chairman - Drycake

Steve Last, Chartered Waste Manager - Drycake
- Net-Zero
- Contamination
- Water Management
- Waste & Recycling
14:00 14:30

PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' - Search, Capture & Destroy!

EFW & Bioenergy Stage

PFAS (per-and poly fluoroalkyl substances) is a chemical family consisting of at least 5,000 individ ...

David Reay, Head of Strategic Partnerships - CPL/Puragen Activated Carbons
- Energy from Waste
- Waste & Recycling
- Decarbonisation
14:30 15:15

The Future of European RDF Exports

Energy, Fuels and Decarbonisation Keynote

In this session, panellists will go into depth around the state of the market today, how it may evol ...

Andrew Howie, Director EfW Development - Encyclis

Andy Jones, Managing Director - Totus Environmental; Chair of the RDF Industry Group

Anna Willetts, Partner - Gunner Cooke LLP

Jacob Hayler, Executive Director - ESA

Mike Brown, Managing Director - Eunomia Research & Consulting
- Contamination
- Circular Economy
- Sustainability
- Waste & Recycling
- Energy from Waste
14:45 15:15

France: Innovation and Solutions for Waste Management

EFW & Bioenergy Stage

Discover the most innovative French solutions !

Christophe Demassiet, CEO - Econox

David Agudelo-Romero, Public Relations and Business Intelligence Officer - Waga Energy

Eric Bufquin, International Sales - Sigrenea

Jonathan Ratcliffe, UK & Ireland Country Manager - Codra

Mathieu Surcq, Commercial Export - Rossignol

Steve Pollet, Business Developer UK - Complementerre

Vincent Hipault, CEO - Ficha
14:45 15:15

The Future of Food Waste in AD: An Opinion Piece

EFW & Bioenergy Stage

Luke Ford, Commercial Director - Biogen
14:45 15:15

Manage your maintenance through asset data management

Energy, Fuels and Decarbonisation Keynote

What is the critical role of asset data management in optimising operations within the waste-to-ener ...

Jonathon Davies, Managing Director - Green Valley Group
- Energy from Waste
- Waste & Recycling
15:30 16:00

Where next for Anaerobic Digestion across Europe?

Energy, Fuels and Decarbonisation Keynote

Where next for Anaerobic Digestion across Europe? As the UK AD market becomes more mature, we discus ...

Alban FORSTER, European Infrastructure Leader - SLR Consulting Limited
- Contamination
- Water Management
- Waste & Recycling
- Decarbonisation
15:30 16:00

Sustainable purification solutions in the waste industry to remove pollutants like PFAS and reduce your carbon footprint

EFW & Bioenergy Stage

Join us to explore sustainable solutions in the waste industry, enhanced by DESOTEC's mobile activat ...

Dr Akmez Nabeerasool, Commercial Manager - Desotec

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We are proud to feature a lineup of distinguished speakers, each a leader in the sustainable energy and decarbonisation sector.

These industry trailblazers will share their insights and expertise, illuminating the path towards a low-carbon future. From pioneering innovators in fuel technology to experts in carbon capture and policy advocates, our speakers represent the forefront of sustainable energy transformation. Join us to hear from those shaping the narrative and driving real change in the energy sector.

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Dive into the heart of innovation across diverse environmental sectors.

Sustainability

Featuring advancements in net-zero, circular economy, and decarbonisation strategies. Engage with experts driving change through innovative solutions and collaborative efforts for a sustainable future.

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Hydrogen Energy

Uncover the potential of hydrogen energy: a clean, powerful solution for a sustainable future. Dive into cutting-edge technologies and strategies, engaging with pioneers at the forefront of driving the hydrogen revolution towards zero emissions.

Explore Hydrogen

Renewable Energy

Discover innovations in solar and wind power, alongside advanced energy storage solutions. Engage with industry leaders driving sustainable energy's future, shaping strategies for a greener, more sustainable energy landscape.

Explore Renewable Energy

Uncover the pivotal themes shaping a sustainable future at this year's expo.

Net-Zero

Learn how to review and reduce your organisations' carbon emissions, hear from pioneering businesses and discover the latest technology and solutions available.

Explore Net Zero

Biodiversity

Biodiversity takes centre stage at the Environmental Services and Solutions Expo this September as a vital component for a sustainable future.

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Circular Economy

Hear updates from the UK Government on regulation, pioneering new case studies on reuse, communication techniques to prevent waste, new technologies and much, much more.

Explore Circular Economy

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Who Attends?

EFD is where you'll connect with the top players in sustainable energy solutions.

Exhibition Sectors

Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS)

Energy from Secondary Materials

Equipment, Systems & Technologies

Fuel & Hydrogen

Energy Management

Bioenergy

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Energy, Fuels and Decarbonisation Agenda

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Sector Spotlights & Key Themes

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Hydrogen Energy

Renewable Energy

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Biodiversity

Circular Economy

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EFD logo

The UK’s Leading Expo for Energy from Waste, Bioenergy, Alternative Fuels, and Carbon Capture, Utilisation & Storage Solutions.

Supercharge your business with electrifying opportunities found nowhere else.

BOOK A STAND OR SPONSOR REGISTER YOUR INTEREST

Key Partners

Who Attends?

EFD is where you'll connect with the top players in sustainable energy solutions.

Exhibition Sectors

Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS)

Energy from Secondary Materials

Equipment, Systems & Technologies

Fuel & Hydrogen

Energy Management

Bioenergy

Get Involved

Exhibit

Sponsor

Speak

Energy, Fuels and Decarbonisation Agenda

Speakers

David Agudelo-Romero

Dr Andrew Walsh

Mark Sommerfeld

Robert Doyle

Sophie Breakell

Sector Spotlights & Key Themes

Sustainability

Hydrogen Energy

Renewable Energy

Net-Zero

Biodiversity

Circular Economy

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