Join our upcoming Net zero event the 18th of September
Accelerating the shift from fossil to circular carbon
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Carbon is the cornerstone of the chemical, fuel, and plastics industries. Today, most of it comes from fossil sources. Until we’ve adopted a circular carbon approach, these industries are not fully sustainable. By using carbon from sources such as captured CO2, biomass, and recycled materials, we can defossilize our industries and achieve a circular economy for carbon.
However, since the transition to circular carbon needs a boost. Through collaboration, planning, leadership, and inspiration, we can push the transition forward and reach Net Zero in time. This is the focus of our upcoming Net Zero event.
Program
In this event, leaders within the fuels, chemicals, and materials industries will share insights and best practices that will help us accelerate the shift to a circular carbon economy.
- Defossilization and the transformative shift into future carbon sources:
Chemicals, fuels and plastics are part of our daily needs. In fact, more than 500 million tonnes of plastics are consumed every year. More than 98% of it is based on fossil carbon. To achieve Net Zero, we must switch the carbon base from fossil to 100% renewable sources by 2050. An additional challenge is that the economic growth will boost the plastic consumption to more than a billion tonnes by the end of this period. We will dive into the underlying drivers for this development, and how the necessary non-fossil carbon can be mobilized.
- The importance of partnerships:
The development of fossil-based chemicals, fuels and plastics took place over many years, and the necessary expertise was built incrementally. Today, the demands on products are much more stringent, the competition is global, and the technologies are more complex. Defossilization cannot be done by one company alone. The way to succeed is through partnerships. In this segment, we will discuss various types of strategic collaboration, to bridge multidisciplinary challenges, and to speed up the process of validating and testing new technologies.
- Challenges in accelerating the shift from fossil to circular carbon:
Habits are hard to break. Single use plastic and long-range combustion engine cars are undeniably convenient. But the true cost of the fossil economy is dawning on us, and we have to agree on how to handle the shift to circular carbon before it’s too late. Governments and international organizations must define reasonably level playing fields, while research and industry must develop and implement new and better technologies. In this segment we will go into the challenges from an industrial perspective, and how we can contribute to accelerating the shift to circular carbon. This could for example be through more efficient processes and through recycling.
- Investing in the transition:
The task of defossilization will be as complex as society itself. A range of technologies and materials will have to be developed. In this segment, we are joined by industrial frontrunners who have dedicated their careers to shaping our common future. Some have invested in the near-term transition to substitute fossil combustion fuels with renewable. Others have invested in world leading developments in fermentation-based and thermochemical conversion for biobased plastics. We will explore the perspectives and the potential of these groundbreaking technologies.
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Paul MacDonald The business is made up of two market leading business events, World Bio Markets (in the Hague) and Bio Innovations Midwest (in Omaha) and the news website, World Bio Market Insights. The mission of the business is to accelerate the commercialisation of industrial biomanufacturing around the world. Paul has been organising international events since 1996 and is passionate about the power of in-person connectivity. |
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Benny Mai Benny has more than 20 years of experience in the biotech and green energy sector. He is committed to bringing eFuel facilities to market at scale and is a strong contributor to establishing Europe’s first eFuel Design and Performance Centre in Denmark, in collaboration with Liquid Wind partners Alfa Laval, Carbon Clean, Siemens Energy, and Topsoe. Benny’s passion for green energy and his collaborative approach make him a significant force in the industry. |
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Karolina Albinsson Karolina has worked in R&D and CAPEX projects for more than 20 years, covering studies, basic and detailed design as well as construction and start-up. She has experience from various chemical processes, with especially good knowledge in electrochemical processes. Most recently, Karolina has been working with Power-to-X projects, focusing on hydrogen electrolysis, methanol and jet fuel production. |
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Sander Riga Sander has worked as a process engineer in the chemical industry for over 20 years and is a member of the Dow Heat Transfer Expertise Area. In the Technology Conversion Project, a collaboration between Dow and Alfa Laval, Sander plays a crucial role in implementing compact heat exchanger technology. This innovative approach offers a more efficient and cost-effective alternative to commonly used heat exchanger types. |
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Ulf Degerstedt Ulf has more than 30 years experience from base metal production and is now responsible for Boliden Rönnskär's journey towards lowered CO2 emissions and low carbon metals. He has spent many of his years in production and understands the importance of heat exchanger performance and how to ensure performance in a 24/7 operation. |
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Anna Celsing Anna has been leading change in global organizations for the past 15 years. Today, she drives the implementation of the sustainability strategy at Alfa Laval. Committed to effecting global change on a policy level, Anna is a member of several international sustainability committees, as well as the advisory board of the Centre for Sustainable Enterprise at Lund University. She holds an MSc in chemical engineering and is a well-recognized keynote speaker. |
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Matz Andersson Matz has more than 25 years of experience with most heat exchanger types in Alfa Laval’s portfolio and he has supported most applications where the heat exchangers are used. Matz is also involved in the development of new heat exchangers and is responsible for the calculation core in our heat exchanger design programs. His experience and dedication make him a key figure in Alfa Laval’s efforts to drive technological progress. |
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Sara Widestadh Sara has more than 20 years of experience from driving service business and transformation in industrial companies. She is currently working on transforming the area of heat transfer service in Alfa Laval and is passionate about how service can contribute to creating a cleaner, more sustainable future. |
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Tobias Vernersson Tobias has more than 20 years of global business experience, working across a range of industrial applications, primarily within the process industry and the energy sector. This background has equipped him with valuable knowledge of industry needs and challenges. As Business Development Manager for energy efficiency, he is focused on driving the implementation of energy efficient solutions in the industry. |
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Remco Harmse Remco holds a master’s degree in chemical engineering and has worked in the field of plate heat exchangers for over 25 years. Remco’s experience is critical in his current role, where he and his team support customers in transitioning from a run-to-failure approach to planned maintenance. This proactive strategy ensures the optimal use of heat exchangers and significantly reduces CO2 emissions for their clients. |
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Lars Nilsson Over the last 20 years, Lars has worked with nearly all equipment in Alfa Laval’s portfolio, including plate heat exchangers, separators, and decanters. He currently oversees the after-market sales in north Sweden. Lars frequently visits customer sites to assist with the equipment needs for their processes. Saving energy is a big focus right now, so Lars helps customers to save money and reduce downtime through cleaning programs, re-design, and reconditioning. |
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Catarina Rolfsdotter-Jansson Catarina Rolfsdotter-Jansson is a Swedish journalist, moderator and program host focusing on sustainability. She is program host for We Don´t Have Time in collaboration with UNDP where she hosts online TV-broadcasts for audiences of up to 50 million people. She is Content Director and moderator for A Sustainable Tomorrow and a TED-X speaker. Her expertise is on all aspects of sustainability, but primarily climate action. |
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Previous Net zero events
If you missed out on the previous Alfa Laval’s Net zero events, then this is your chance.
Event September 2024 - the impact of smarter energy solutions for heavy process industry
Event February 2024 - Sustainable cities: Time to implement at scale
Event #5 - November 2023
Event #4 - June 2023
Event #3 - February 2023
Event #2 - September 2022
Event #1 - February 2022
Accelerating sustainable solutions
Together with our customers and our partners, Alfa Laval is accelerating the transition to more efficient, cleaner energy solutions and moving the circular economy forward. Our deep industry knowledges enables us to optimize customer processes, overcome the toughest challenges, and continue making the world better every single day.