18th Global CemFuels Conference & Exhibition on alternative fuels and hydrogen for cement and lime 2025
17 - 18 September 2025, Milan, Italy
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The programme for the 18th Global CemFuels Conference 2025 will be posted here in due course.
Final programme 2024 - for information only
Presentations have been scheduled in the order in which they were confirmed.
Tuesday 17 September 2024
10.00-17.30 Short Course: Introduction to alternative fuels for cement and lime (See 'Training' page for details)
16:00 - 20:00 Registration
18:00 - 20:00 Welcome party in Exhibition area
Wednesday 18 September 2024
08:00 Registration opens - Coffee and Networking in the exhibition area
Session 1
09:00 Conference welcome and Introduction, Robert McCaffrey, conference convenor
09.10 Paper 1: 'Cimpor Souselas’ journey to 65% alternative fuels,’ Filipa Rôlo, Cimpor
09.30 Q&A
09.40 Paper 2: 'Achieving the highest AF rate in cement kilns,’ Michele Graffigna, Heidelberg Materials
10.00 Q&A
10.10 Paper 3: 'Decarbonisation Roadmap: Process optimisation, calcined clays, alternative fuels and hydrogen - Diverse strategies for a cost-effective approach,’ Paulo Mazzei, FCT Combustion
10.30 Q&A
10:40 Meet the exhibitors session: Exhibitors have an opportunity to introduce themselves to the audience
11.00 Coffee and networking in the Global CemFuels exhibition area
Session 2
11.30 Paper 4: 'Reference case in Finland: User perspectives in TDF value chain,’ Panu Ärölä, Tana Oy
11.50 Q&A
12.00 Paper 5: 'Tasca case-study: Alternative fuel handing system - BridgeCrane storage vs reclaimer boxes,’ Pietro Cella, Entsorga
12.20 Q&A
12.30 Paper 6: 'Vecoplan’s new multi-purpose shredding solutions for the alternative fuel revolution,’ Tim Hamer, Vecoplan AG
12.50 Q&A
13.00 - Group photo (all invited to attend)and also Photo of 'Women of alternative fuels' in the conference room - all ladies invited to attend - Designed to promote the role of women in the cement/lime and alternative fuels sector.
13.00 - 14.00 Lunch
Session 3
14.00 Paper 7: 'Best technologies for dosing coarse alternative fuels,' Luc Reibel, ATS Group
14.20 Q&A
14.30 Paper 8: ‘Optimising feedstocks and processing for low-carbon alternative fuels for cement,’ Laurent Desroches, Veolia
14.50 Q&A
15:00 Meet the delegates session: Delegates have an opportunity to briefly introduce themselves to the other attendees, and to describe what their company does in JUST FIVE WORDS!
15:30 Coffee and networking in the Global CemFuels exhibition area
Session 4
16.00 Paper 9: 'The role of the cement industry in co-processing non-recyclable plastic waste,’ Kåre Helge Karstensen, Palash Kumar Saha, SINTEF
16.20 Q&A
16.30 Paper 10: ‘Innovative products for cement industry alternative fuel preparation handing and dosing,’ Luigi Di Matteo, Di Matteo Förderanlagen GmbH & Co. KG
16.50 Q&A
17.00 Paper 11: 'Changing waste availabilities and waste qualities: how do we still get high quality alternative fuels?’ Lars Jennissen, N+P Group
17.20 Q&A
17:30 Conference session ends
18:00 onwards: Global CemFuels Awards Dinner (Dress code: Business attire or smart casual).
Thursday 19 September 2024
08:30 Registration opens
08.55 Housekeeping, Robert McCaffrey, conference convenor
Session 5
09.00 Paper 12: 'Real case studies for Beumer alternative fuels systems,’ Jan Tuma, Beumer
09.20 Q&A
09.30 Paper 13: 'Double the calorific value of wet MSW/RDF by using a screw press as an efficient dryer,' Torben Dysager, RUNI A/S
09.50 Q&A
10.00 Paper 14: 'Current situation of alternative fuels and waste utilization in China's cement industry,' Peter Yang, Xi'an Zaize
10.20 Q&A
10:30 Speed-dating in the conference hall - Delegates have the chance to make eight new 'real-world' business contacts - bring your business cards!
11.10 Coffee and networking in the Global CemFuels exhibition area
Session 6
12.00 Paper 15: 'Cutting-edge secondary fuel plants,' Olaf Michelswirth, Intercem Engineering GmbH
12.20 Q&A
12.30 Paper 16: 'IFC Cement Decarbonization Tool: Supporting the sector’s net zero ambition,’ Alexander Sharabaroff, International Finance Corporation
12.50 Q&A
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
Session 7
14.00 Paper 17: 'Innovative approach for AF-exacerbated kiln ball challenges at Breedon Kinnegad: Unraveling root causes and implementing effective solutions,’ Michael Frank O'Grady, Breedon Cement; Tom Lowes, Trie; Joana Bretz, Trie
14.20 Q&A
14.30 Paper 18: 'Answers to the FAQs on alternative fuels for cement,' Stéphane Poellaer, Alterline
14.50 Q&A
15.00 Paper 19: ‘Maximising margins from alternative fuel production - a global analysis,’ Marcus Brew, Untha UK
15.20 Q&A
15.30 Coffee and networking in the Global CemFuels exhibition area
Session 8
16.00 Paper 20: 'Installation of a belt dryer for SRF in the Rohožník cement plant,' Robert Üveg, CRH Central and Eastern Europe Division; Tomas Tanczos, Danucem (Slovensko) a.s.
16.20 Q&A
16.30 Paper 21:'From flames to future: 25 Years of innovation and the path to fuel-free clinker production,' Michael Suppaner, A TEC
16.50 Q&A
17.00 Paper 22: 'An introduction to the CRH Irish Cement Platin works and its use of alternative fuels,' David Chambers, Irish Cement
17.20 Q&A
17.30-17.35 Final remarks
17:35 Farewell Reception and prizegiving
19.30 Conference close
Friday 20 September 2024
Field trip to Platin Cement works, Irish Cement
08.30 Depart conference hotel (Crowne Plaza Northwood Park, Santry) - Do not be late!
09.30 Arrival, coffee/tea, toilets, introduction, safety induction. Delegates to bring their own safety shoes. No safety shoes, no visit!
10.30 Split into groups to visit different plant areas, with emphasis on alternative fuels.
12.15 Reassemble, goodbyes, depart by 12.30 latest.
1.15pm Approximately, drop off at Dublin Airport.
1.30pm Approximately, arrive at conference hotel (Crowne Plaza Northwood Park, Santry)
