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Statkraft is a European leader within renewable energy. The Group generates hydropower, wind power, gas power and district heating, and is a major player on the European energy exchanges. In Norway the company supplies electricity and heat to around 600,000 customers through its shareholdings in other companies. In 2007 Statkraft posted a profi t after tax of EUR 827 million and employed more than 2,300 employees in ten countries. The world needs pure energy. This is what Statkraft delivers every day.
| THE OSMOSIS MEMBRANE SUMMIT 2008 |
| The concept of utilising the osmotic effect in desalination and power production has received increasing attention over the last years.
The research and industry attention is directed towards membranes with improved properties that will make it possible to commercialize
“forward osmosis” and “pressure retarded osmosis”. A range of scientific papers have been published and there is growing activity in development of these technologies.
Statkraft, a recognised player in the development of systems and membrane for pressure retarded osmosis, will gather global leaders in these fields to discuss the state of the art at the Osmosis Membrane Summit, in Amsterdam, October 27-28, 2008.
Areas for discussion
During these two days we expect discussions on the latest technical developments and the understanding of the future market.
Views of today’s and future markets will be the main focus the first day. On day two, discussions will be addressing the further development of membranes, membrane modules, membrane systems and complete plants for forward osmosis and pressure retarded osmosis.
What are the expectations?
Developing the membrane technology will create the basis for a new way to produce potable water at a lower cost than today and also the production of a new source of renewable energy. The Osmosis Membrane Summit aims to increase knowledge of the current status and to create a basis for a goal-oriented research and development based on a common understanding of the challenges and opportunities.
Meet the osmosis membrane community
The programme will be designed to allow for extensive networking opportunities, turning these days into an international meeting place for key representatives and organizations.
Further information:
For further information, please contact Statkraft’s Vice President Osmotic Power Stein Erik Skilhagen at:
stein.erik.skilhagen@statkraft.com, + 47 24 06 72 09 / + 47 957 26 661. Who should attend?
The summit is aimed at researchers working with membranes and related technologies, and the industry expected to take significant positions in the future markets.
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