Programme
Day 1, 10 November 2022
8:30Registration desk OPEN
10:00
Opening (representatives of organizing associations)
Petr Cingr, Association of Chemical Industry of the Czech Republic
Daniel Urban, Czech Steel Union
Kadri Simson, European Commissioner for Energy
10:25 – 10:40
Keynote address
Jan Pánek, European Commission
10:40 – 12:20 Section „Challenges Energy Intensive Industry Will Face in the Near Future“
10:40 – 11:00
Keynote address
Abstract
Charles-Henri Robert, CEFIC, European Chemical Industry Council
11:00 – 11:20
Keynote address: Creating a Competitive and Decarbonised EU Steel Industry
Axel Eggert, EUROFER, European Steel Association
Presentation
11:20 – 12:20
Panel Discussion
Adam Guibourgé-Czetwertyński, Ministry of Climate and Environment, Poland
Isabella Plimon, Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Austria
Attila Steiner, Ministry of Technology and Industry, Hungary
Axel Eggert, EUROFER, European Steel Association
Kateřina Konečná, European Parliament
Ondřej Knotek, European Parliament
12:20 – 13:20 Buffet Lunch
13:20 – 15:00 Section „Opportunities for the Green Transition for Energy Intensive Industry“
13:20 – 13:40
Keynote address: The Challenge of Decarbonizing Energy Intensive Industries
Abstract, Presentation
Eduard Muřický, Ministry of Industry and Trade, Czech Republic
13:40 – 14:00
Keynote address: Progress with the Adoption of the Fit for 55 Package and Its Probable Implications for the Energy Intensive Industry
Jan Dusík, Ministry of the Environment of the Czech Republic
14:00 – 15:00
Panel Discussion
Jan Czudek, Třinecké železárny
Florie Gonsolin, CEFIC, European Chemical Industry Council
Michel Erades, McDermott
Viktor Hanzlík, McKinsey & Company
Benjamin Hague, Institute of Circular Economy, CZ
Josef Hamáček, Dow Europe
15:00 – 15:30 Coffee Break
15:30 – 17:30 Section „Decarbonisation Solutions now and in the future“
15:30 – 15:50
Keynote address
Bert Weckhuysen, Utrecht University, The Netherlands
Presentation
15:50 – 16:10
Keynote address: Research and Innovation in the Transition of the Chemical Industry – Role, Impact and Challenges
Abstract, Presentation
Josef R. Wünsch, BASF/Suschem EU
16:10 – 16:30
Keynote address: Decarbonization Strategies – Exploring the Most Optimum Sustainability Roadmap for the Downstream Energy Industry
Abstract
Maurice Korpelshoek, Lummus Technology
16:30 – 17:30
Panel Discussion
Tomáš Herink, ORLEN Unipetrol
Petr Krtil, Czech Academy of Sciences
Rut Bízková, ISFOR, Institute for Society 4.0, CZ
Milan Pospíšil, University of Chemistry and Technology, CZ
Frédéric Chandezon, CEA and SUNERGY deputy coordinator
Juraj Sabol, U. S. Steel Košice
17:30 – 17:40
Closing Remarks
Jiří Drahoš, Czech Academy of Sciences, Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic
Day 2, 11 November 2022
Section 1 | Decarbonisation Solutions - Industry
Chairman: Jiří Plešek, Institute of Thermomechanics of the CAS
9:00 – 9:25
Keynote address: Decarbonization Solutions for Energy-Intensive Industry and Opportunities for Chemical Industry
Abstract, Presentation
Max Fleischer, Siemens Energy
9:25 – 9:50
Product Carbon Footprints to Steer Towards Net Zero
Abstract, Presentation
Christopher Anderlohr, BASF
9:50 – 10:15
Robert Suchopa, Orlen Unipetrol
Presentation
10:15 – 10:40
Capturing Carbon. Creating Value
Abstract, Presentation
Babette Pettersen, Lanzatech
10:40 – 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 – 11:30
Keynote address: Targeted Fundamental Research as an Important Element of High TRL Projects
Abstract, Presentation
Roland Span, Ruhr-University Bochum
11:30 – 11:45
The Role of the Circular Economy in Decarbonisation of Industry
Abstract, Presentation
Benjamin Hague, Institute of Circular Economy, CZ
11:45 – 12:00
Dekarbonistation of the Steel Industry
Abstract, Presentation
Ana Matič, McDermott
12:00 – 12:15
Becoming Climate Neutral Across the Whole Value Chain – The Case of Specialty Chemicals Company LANXESS
Abstract, Presentation
Ralf Krueger, LANXESS
12:15 – 12:30
Digital Carbon Monitoring & Optimisation
Abstract, Presentation
Oleg-Serguei Schkoda, Lummus Digital
12:30 – 12:40
Closing Remarks
Jiří Plešek, Institute of Thermomechanics of the CAS
Presentation
12:40 Buffet Lunch
Section 2 | Decarbonisation Solutions - Science
Chairman: Petr Krtil, Czech Academy of Sciences
9:00 – 9:25
Keynote address:Catalysis for Renewable Energy
Abstract
Robert Schlögl, Max Planck Institutes, Germany
9:25 – 9:50
Is Carbon Dioxide No Longer Waste Thanks to the Photocatalysis?
Abstract, Presentation
Martin Reli, VSB – Technical University of Ostrava
9:50 – 10:15
Fit for 55 Impacts on Czechia. Techno- and Macro-Economic Challenges and Opportunities
Abstract, Presentation
Vojtěch Máca, Charles University, Environment Centre, CZ
10:15 – 10:40
Carbon Dioxide Captute using solid adsorbents
Abstract, Presentation
Marek Staf, University of Chemistry and Technology, CZ
10:40 – 11:00 Coffee Break
11:00 – 11:30
Keynote address: Substitution of Carbon in Chemical and Process Industries
Abstract, Presentation
Kamil Wichterle, VSB – Technical University of Ostrava
11:30 – 11:45
Phase Behavior of CO2-Rich Mixtures Involving Gas Hydrates and Ices as a Challenge for the Design of CCS/U Technologies
Abstract, Presentation
Václav Vinš, Institute of Thermomechanics of the CAS
11:45 – 12:00
Rotating Packed Bed RPB for Chemical Absorption as a Way to Intensify „Post-Combustion” Carbon Capture and Reduce CapEx and OpEx in the Process
Abstract, Presentation
Miroslav Jícha, Brno University of Technology, CZ
12:00 – 12:15
From Gas to Liquid. Selective Oxidation of Methane by Oxygen
Abstract, Presentation
Jiří Dědeček, J. Heyrovsky Institute of Physical Chemistry, CAS
12:15 – 12:30
ORC Technology for Waste Heat Recovery in the Energy Intensive Industry
Abstract
Piero Colonna, Delft University of Technology
12:30 – 12:40
Closing Remarks
Petr Krtil, Czech Academy of Sciences
12:40 Sandwich Lunch
Poster presentations
Decarbonization Goals Require Effective Cooperation Between Science and Industry and with Government Support
Leoš Gál, CO2 Czech Solution Group