ERFO http://erfo.info/ “ERFO is the European Association of producers of Solid Recovered Fuels (SRF), fuels prepared from non hazardous waste, often a form of renewable energy for boilers or industrial kilns” de ERFO http://erfo.info/{$xml.image} http://erfo.info/ “ERFO is the European Association of producers of Solid Recovered Fuels (SRF), fuels prepared from non hazardous waste, often a form of renewable energy for boilers or industrial kilns” TYPO3 - get.content.right http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 08 Jul 2010 18:58:00 +0200 SRF A Sustainable Option, Workshop in Helsinki 31 May 2010 http://erfo.info/News.10+M546ec547e94.0.html The purpose of the workshop is to disseminate experiences, practices and latest developments of SRF... Conceptual links to European policies for Climate Change, Energy and Waste are highlighted. Bert Straetmans of ERFO one of the key speakers of the workshop presented the SRF market views in Europe. Please find the program here.

]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 18:58:00 +0200 Energy from Waste Conference in London http://erfo.info/News.10+M5a9bf2874a1.0.html Market development of SRF in Europe The presentation which Amanda Gascoyne (Shanks) gave at the Energy from Waste Conference in London on 25 February 2010 can be read here.

]]> Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:40:00 +0100 Energy from Waste 2010 Conference in London http://erfo.info/News.10+M5086309f2aa.0.html The importance of SRF as a new fuel for the future is highlighted at the Energy from Waste... The importance of SRF as a new fuel for the future is highlighted at the Energy from Waste Conference 2010 in London. Amanda Gascoyne of ERFO is one of the key speakers of the conference. She will present the market development of SRF in Europe. The conference deals also with other paths to generate energy from waste. Please find here the program of the conference and information how to book.

]]> Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:31:00 +0100 Successful SRF workshop in Madrid http://erfo.info/News.10+M5361ac650e2.0.html More than 200 people attended the SRF workshop in Madrid on 17 November 2009. Keynote speakers...  

 The interest in SRF is ever increasing.This can be concluded from the very successful conference that was held in Madrid. More than 200 people from industry, authorities and science took note of the excellent presentations. As a kick-off Pedro Luis Martin Uribe, State Secretary of Energy of the Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Trade of Spain, set out the overall framework.Spain is already well advanced in sustainable energy, yet much more must be done.The use of SRF is to become an important element in the further growth so that 20% sustainable energy can be reached in 2020. ERFO's representative Eric Waeyenbergh explained that the overall goal is to develop an international market for SRF. To support this development, ERFO co-organizes workshops throughout Europe.

Alvaro Feliu, environmental consultant and author of the book "Eco-efficient energy recovery from waste, potential in Spain", sees good opportunities for SRF in Spain.He stressed the important distinction between SRF and "RDF". RDF is any waste material that, due to its calorific value, could be used for incineration. SRF is a prepared material, derived from defined types of waste and meeting the standards as developed by CEN/TC343. SRF is well defined material which characteristics are known to the client. Mr. Feliu summed up the many advantages of SRF, such as the reduction of CO2 emissions and the strategic role as alternative tp fossil fuels. The important contribution of SRF to good waste management was also emphasized by Bernd Gawlik of the European Commission (Joint Reasearch Centre). He convincingly put forward that production and use of SRF must be developed now.

Various speakers from throughout Europe gave examples of the beneficial use of SRF.Thomas Glorius of Remondis showed the successful application in a coal fired power plant. Amanda Gascoyne of Shanks impressed the audience with the scale of SRF production from MSW in the UK. Alba Segura from Veolia gave proof of the widespread use of SRF in various countries where Veolia has built production capacity. The cases she presented also showed the good acceptance of the use of SRF amongst public. Luca Zucchelli, delegate of the Italian Ministry of Environment, presented the developments in Italy.

Very interesting to see is  that SRF is safely used as a fuel in such delicate surroundings as the food industry. Karl Heinz Plepla of Nehlsen Contracting GmbH presented the case of a potato processing plant which produces its own heat and power purely from SRF. The use of SRF can be highly increased when also the EU standards of CEN/TC343 are taken as a base for communication between supplier and client, as Martin Frankenhaeuser (chairman of CEN/TC343) explained.

Also in Spain the conditions for the development of SRF look good. As Margarita Ruiz Saiz-Aja (technical adviser of the General Directorate for sustainable production and consumption of the Environment, rural and marine affairs in Spain) pointed out, much of the waste that currently still goes to the landfill should in future be treated for a large part in Mechanical Biological Treatment plants. Companies like CESPA and Heraholding are already investing in production capacity for SRF, as Ferran Relea and Lluis Otero informed the audience. Sheila Rodriguez (ASERMA) took the perspective of wood, which can also be an excellent resource to produce SRF from. As for the use of SRF José Manuel Rivero of Hidroeléctrica del Cantábrico presented opportunities to that exist in Spain. Nicolás Gaminde focused on the good position SRF might have in the cement industry in Spain. The good perspectives of SRF in Spain were also highlighted by Julio Artigas Cano de Santayana, Head of the Biomass and Waste Department of IDEA. 

 

 

 

]]> Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:05:00 +0100 A sustainable solution for Spain http://erfo.info/News.10+M551677b2271.0.html Together with IDAE, the Spanish institute for renewables and energy savings, ERFO is organising a... Together with IDAE, the Spanish institute for renewables and energy savings, ERFO is organising a workshop in Madrid on 17 November 2009. This workshop has as a main aim to place European expertise on production and use of SRF into the Spanish context. Key speakers from throughout Europe will deliver their contribution to bring a sustainable solution for waste management to Spain. Please find here the program of the event and a registration form.

]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:41:00 +0200 SRF: a significant contribution to CO2 reduction http://erfo.info/News.10+M5bb01293bb2.0.html The German organisation Prognos has carried out a study into the potential of CO2 reduction by... The German organisation Prognos has carried out a study into the potential of CO2 reduction by recycling and recovery of waste. There is no doubt that mature waste managementwill result in high reductions.A reduction in emissions for the EU27 that represents 19-31% of the climate reduction targets until 2020 is possible.The use of SRF has been looked into in this study. Using SRF for power and heat generation will contrbute significantly to the reduction of CO2.Prognos concludes that  potentially more than 49MT CO2/annum might be prevented when more SRF is produced and applied.

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]]> info@erfo.info Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:29:00 +0100 First conference about SRF in London was a big success - follow the link for the content http://erfo.info/News.10+M50ff040ff65.0.html More than 130 people attended the first conference about SRF production in London at 06.11.2008,... info@erfo.info Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:19:00 +0100 Forthcoming event: General Assembly of ERFO in Brussels http://erfo.info/Date.22+M5ebfc39ab99.0.html The Waste Framework Directiv, status of recent studies and R&D programs on SRF and lessons from the... Dates European News info@erfo.info Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:12:00 +0100 Forthcoming event: ERFO organises with Resource Recovery Forum the first UK conference on Solid Recovered Fuels! http://erfo.info/Date.22+M53a74a620a3.0.html This international conference (hosted in London) will bring together current and potential users... Topics to be covered will include:

 

  • European perspective on SRF
  • UK policy needs and perspective on SRF
  • NGO view of SRF
  • Role of Fuel Standards
  • UK experience of SRF production
  • Carbon footprint of SRF production and use
  • Market development for SRF in Europe
  • Industry sector and country experience of SRF from Europe
  • Permitting SRF
  • Financial incentives for SRF
  • UK market development

Please download the flyer which describes the event. You can also register for the conference from here.

 

]]> Dates info@erfo.info Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:09:00 +0100 General Assembly of ERFO in Brussels http://erfo.info/Date.22+M5dc4accb045.0.html Financial status, political issues and the organization of the November SRF conference were some of... Dates info@erfo.info Wed, 09 Apr 2008 21:14:00 +0200