Developing a Biogas Corridor Between Scandinavia and Germany

When: 28th of February 2012, Part I 9.30-12.30, Part II 13.00-16.00

Where: Valby Kulturhuset at Valgårdsvej 4-8, 2500 Valby (Denmark)

Registration: Please sign up by sending an e-mail to Jean Endres: jendres@ruc.dk

(Participation is free). Deadline for registration is the 10th of February 2012

Programme

Biogas will be an important fuel if the transport sector is going to be independent of fossil fuels. For heavy duty and long distance trucks liquefied biogas might even become the most important fuel, taking into account the limited biomass ressources. Biogas for trucks holds many promises

The technology exists – trucks capable of using liquefied biogas are on the market
The biogas resources are there – however far from utilized
Natural gas can provide a bridging technology, meaning that we can start today

The corridors between Scandinavia and Germany – be it via Trelleborg, Gedser or Rødby – will provide excellent demonstrations that the concept works and can provide us with ‘Green Corridors’ for truck transport.

In an earlier workshop, two major hurdles were identified: Political commitment and certification. How can these be overcome?