The future of carbon capture and storage
Nick Otter, CEO the Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute, Canberra
Nick discusses carbon capture and storage in Australia, with an emphasis on power generation, distribution and transport. The Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute (GCCSI) is being established at the specific behest of the Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, to accelerate the global deployment of carbon capture and storage at coal fired power stations. The Prime Minister has pledged a budget for the GCCSI of up to A$100m/year. The initial focus of the GCCSI is, through the provision of international policy and management oversight, to facilitate the development worldwide of more than 20 commercial-scale carbon capture and storage demonstration projects by 2020, in line with policy adoptions by the G8.
The economic drivers for clean and sustainable technologies
Peter Jones, OBE
Peter talks about the future of sustainable technologies, such as renewable energy and waste recycling and processing, from an overarching economic perspective. Peter draws on his experiences in the UK and Europe. Peter was until May 2008 a Director of Biffa Waste Services Limited with specific responsibilities in external affairs and strategy development. He qualified from Nottingham University as an Industrial Economist in 1969, and in July 2007 received an Honorary Degree from the University of Southampton as a Doctor of the University. In recognition of his wide involvement in the economic, technological and socio-political trends impacting on society in the waste and resources economy, Peter Jones was awarded the OBE in 2007. Peter is the Mayor of London’s Special Advisor on waste on the London Waste Advisory Board. Additionally he is a strategic advisor for a number of UK Blue Chips examining the issues around Distributed Energy and the impact of low carbon policies.
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Dr Justin Blows presented a webcast on the Toyota Prius and its approximately 2000 patents on the rise. Dr Justin Blows, Patent Attorney at Griffith Hack, Clean and Sustainable Technologies Group – Boardroom Radio webcast.
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Griffith Hack held a seminar on Wednesday 18th February in which Sally Burns, founder of Sigma Global, explored the opportunities for clean and sustainable technologies in the developing world.
Sally Burns is an expert in structuring and transacting projects under the Kyoto Protocol. This includes the Clean Development Mechanism, and other international emissions reduction schemes. In Australia she worked in market development and communications at the Sustainable Energy Development Authority in NSW. She later held a position at Origin Energy to expand their carbon projects portfolio. In Europe, Sally worked as a legal counsel at The Netherlands’ largest power company, Nuon, when emissions trading became mandatory in the EU. In a commercial role with Grontij Climate and Energy she developed international carbon projects all over the workd under the Kyoto Protocol. Sally holds degrees in Resource and Environmental Studies and Law.
To view the slides from Sally Burn’ presentation please Click Here.
To view the slides from Justin Blows’ presentation on ‘Patents and Developing Nations: What you need to know’ please Click Here.
For further information on the seminar please see the below link:
http://cleanip.com.au/2009/02/17/opportunities-for-clean-and-sustainable-technologies/
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Robert Wulff discusses IP for Clean & Sustainable Technologies internationally, and in emerging markets.
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Dr Justin Blows presented a webcast on the Toyota Prius and its approximately 2000 patents on the rise. Dr Justin Blows, Patent Attorney at Griffith Hack, Clean and Sustainable Technologies Group – Boardroom Radio webcast
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Dr Justin Blows - Patent Attorney, Griffith Hack
Justin outlines important patent strategies for innovators in climate change mitigation technologies, as well as associated trade mark issues. Justin drafts and prosecutes patents for clean and sustainable technologies, and provides patent validity and freedom to operate advice. Justin has authored more than 90 publications in the fields of science, engineering and patent law, including articles on the likely impact of carbon trading and other government policies on patent strategy.
Strategies for Protecting Clean and Sustainable Technologies - download the PowerPoint presentation by Dr Justin Blows (PPT, 2.08MB)
Seminar invitation: Clean and sustainable technologies: protecting intellectual property (PDF, 581KB)
Colin Chambers – CEO, GridX Power
Colin discusses GridX technology, how the technology responds to market requirements and drivers, and opportunities for clean and sustainable technologies now and in the future. GridX technology can generate sustainable energy on-site – connecting residential, commercial and industrial customers to a reliable energy supply that also delivers highly sought-after environmental concessions. GridX has won many national awards for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, whilst being mindful of the commercial imperatives that are required to attract financial partners. Colin co-founded GridX, and has maintained a continuous position of Managing Director or CEO for a number of companies of which he has either founded or co-founded for more than 40 years.
