The UK faces a clear challenge as more EfW plant come to market at a time when residual waste volumes are reducing and valuable RDF is being exported. Given the contribution of these plants to UK energy security this raises a number of challenges for all parties engaged in this sector.’ Ian Goodfellow, Managing Director Shanks Waste Management Ltd said.

Against this backdrop SMi's 6th annual conference on Energy from Waste will provide attendees with a complete view of the field. Focusing on policy and market updates, project deliverability, finance and investment, technological developments and the renewable heat incentive. This informative event will bring together key leaders in the field to provide attendees with an in-depth look into current status of Energy from Waste.

This event will present itself as the perfect forum to:

• Learn about and consider the issues expressed from the views of Energy from Waste operators

• Discuss methods and strategies for successful EfW projects

• Understand how to secure investments

• Analyse the current status of the EfW market and what the future holds

• Evaluate manufacturing and commercial challenges transferring

• Develop ideas to decrease risk, ensuring a sustainable future

• Network with key industry professionals from across the globe

SMi's 6th annual conference will explore the market and provide the perfect platform for attendees to discuss current issues, technologies and innovations in Energy from Waste.

For the full conference programme and further information please visit: http://www.smi-online.co.uk/2013energy-waste37.asp

Alternatively contact: Andrew Gibbons on +44 20 7827 6156 or email agibbons@smi-online.co.uk

For Sponsorship opportunities please contact: Alia Malick on +44 (0)20 7827 6168 or email amalick@smi-online.co.uk

About SMi Group

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We pride ourselves on having access to the world’s most forward thinking opinion leaders and visionaries, allowing us to bring our communities together to Learn, Engage, Share and Network. We hold events in over 30 major cities throughout the world including London, Paris and Singapore and to date have welcomed over 200,000 participants from 80 countries.

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