WELCOME TO MEET ACTORS FROM TODAYS HOTTEST INDUSTRY
The Vaasa Gas Exchange (VGE) is an international networking event for energy experts, focusing on natural gas and biogas in all formats for power generation, transportation and shipping. The event will be held for the second time in 2017 and consists of an exhibition, an in-depth seminar and exhibitor briefings. VGE is part of the Vaasa EnergyWeek event which will be held for the sixth time this year. EnergyWeek website is www.energyweek.fi.
FIND OUT WHAT POSSIBILITIES BOOMING GAS MARKET OFFERS
VGE is held in the rapidly growing regional gas cluster. The cluster has several active companies and actors working together with innovative projects such as a new energy laboratory and gas fueling stations.
At VGE, enterprises will have the opportunity to meet other actors, driving forces and potential partners from Finland and abroad. During the event visitors can find out what possibilities, challenges and alternatives the booming gas market offers currently and in the near future.
VGE is organised by the Vaasa Energy Institute in partnership with Gasum, Merinova, Stormossen, University of Vaasa, VASEK, Wärtsilä and the Åbo Akademi University.
Register in advance at Participation is free of charge.
INVITATION TO
VAASA GAS EXCHANGE
23 March 2017 ■ Thursday 9:00-17:00 ■ Vaasa City Hall, Senaatinkatu 1
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PROGRAM
THURSDAY 23 MARCH
09:00-17:00 Exhibitor area is open 10:00-15:10 Gas Exchange Seminar
12:00-15:30 Exhibitor Briefings, check schedule from VGE pages
GAS EXCHANGE SEMINAR
Theme: The Role of Gas in Sustainable Energy Development Chairman Lasse Pohjala, VASEK
FIRST SESSION - 10:00-12:00
10:00-10:05 Opening words from chairman
10:05-10:35 Henna Virkkunen, European Parliament
Energy Policy in the European Parliament10:35-11:00 Riku Huttunen, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment
The Role of Gas in the National Energy and Climate Strategy
11:00-11:25 Jukka Metsälä, Gasum
Nordic Biogas Market Developing – Biogas as a Part of the Nordic Gas Ecosystem
11:25-11:55 Kenneth Engblom, Wärtsilä Energy Solutions &
Mika Kolehmainen, Manga LNG
Building a Successful Mid-Scale LNG Terminal in Arctic Conditions
11:55-12:00 Summary from chairman
SECOND SESSION - 13:00-15:10
13:00-13:05 Opening words from chairman
13:05-13:30 Susanna Pflüger, European Biogas Association
Status Quo and Future Prospects for Biogas as a TransportFuel in Europe
13:30-13:55 Leif Åkers, Ab Stormossen Oy
Biomethane Production – Overview of Available Technologies
13:55-14:20 Matti Vikkula, Scandinavian Biogas Fuels
Future
Industrial Biogas Production in the Nordics14:20-14:45 Margareta Wihersaari, Åbo Akademi University
Energy Systems in Transition Opens Up for Gas R&D14:45-15:10 Johan Améen, Scania Sverige AB
Sustainable Transport and Methane Powered Vehicles
FURTHER INFORMATION
Teemu Närvä, Vaasa Energy Institute, +358 400 817 006, teemu.narva@vei.fi Vaasa Energy Institute reserves the rights to make changes.
EXHIBITORS 2017
■ Ab Stormossen Oy
■ Ammongas A/S
■ Askalon Ab, filial i Finland
■ Beijing Fortune High Co., Ltd
■ Beup Automation Oy
■ BioGTS Oy
■ Brugg-Pema Oy
■ City of Vaasa - Logistics Development Unit
■ Detector Oy
■ E12 Atlantica Transport
■ Endress+Hauser Oy
■ Environment & Bio Solutions AB
■ Escarmat
■ Eversheds Asianajotoimisto Oy
■ Festo Oy
■ Fimuskraft Oy
■ Flamkontroll AB
■ Fuchs Oil Finland Oy
■ Gasmet Technologies Oy
■ Gasum
■ GE Energy
■ GLS Tanks International GmbH
■ Höyrytys Oy
■ Inspecta Oy
■ iPEC
■ Iveco Finland Oy
■ Jeppo Biogas Ab
■ Klinger Finland Oy
■ Klinkmann Oy
■ Kokko Control Oy
■ Kontram Oy
■ Kosan Gas Finland Oy
■ Kovartek Oy
■ Kvarken Ports Ltd
■ KäyttöAuto Oy
■ LNGTainer Ltd.
■ Malmberg Water AB
■ Masino Industry Oy
■ Neste Jacobs Oy
■ Nordic Gas Solutions AB
■ Oilon Oy
■ Oy Konwell Ab
■ Oy Säätö Ab
■ Ramator Oy
■ RMV TECH Oy
■ Roschier, Attorneys Ltd.
■ Scania Suomi Oy
■ Sick Oy
■ SiGa-Tech s.c.
■ Sintrol Oy
■ SK Protect Oy
■ Starline Valves Oy
■ Sulzer Pumps Finland Oy
■ TECON textile constructions GmbH
■ Teknologian tutkimuskeskus VTT Oy
■ TONISCO Service Oy
■ TransAlgae, Botnia-Atlantica project
■ University of Vaasa
■ Uwira Oy
■ Vaasa Energy Institute
■ Vahterus Oy
■ Veho Oy Ab
■ Westenergy Oy Ab
■ Viessmann Oy
■ Wärtsilä
■ Åbo Akademi University
