brazil biomass and renewable energy

1

BRAZIL BIOMASS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

BIOMASS WOOD CHIPS AND ENERGY

2

SPE Wood Chips Biomass BrazilBrazil Biomass and Renewable Energy

570, Candido Hartmann, 24 - 243Champagnat Curitiba Paraná Phone 55 41 33352284

55 41 88630864 Skype celso.marcelo.de.oliveiraURL:http://www.internationalrenewablesenergy.com

E-mail Brasil: [email protected]

SPE Wood Chips Biomass BrazilSPE Wood Chips Biomass Brazil

Brazil Biomass and Renewable EnergyBrazil Biomass and Renewable Energy570, Candido Hartmann, 24 570, Candido Hartmann, 24 -- 243243

Champagnat CuritibaChampagnat Curitiba ParanParanáá Phone 55 41 33352284Phone 55 41 33352284

55 41 88630864 Skype55 41 88630864 Skype celso.marcelo.de.oliveiracelso.marcelo.de.oliveira

URL:http://www.internationalrenewablesenergy.comURL:http://www.internationalrenewablesenergy.com

EE--mail Brasil: [email protected] Brasil: [email protected]

3

BRASIL BIOMASSA E ENERGIA RENOVÁVEL S.A. The Company Wood ChipsThe Company Wood Chips

Brazil Biomass Export Wood Chips Brazil Biomass Export Wood Chips an society is limited to specific purpose of production, industran society is limited to specific purpose of production, industrialization and export ialization and export of Wood Chips and the development of projects with the use of foof Wood Chips and the development of projects with the use of forest residues for corest residues for co--generation of energy associated with a generation of energy associated with a plant to be installed in Santa Catarina. The administration of plant to be installed in Santa Catarina. The administration of the company shall be held and presided CEO Celso Marcelo de the company shall be held and presided CEO Celso Marcelo de Oliveira Managing Director of International CMO Exports Biomass Oliveira Managing Director of International CMO Exports Biomass and Wood Chips and Brazil Biomass and Renewable and Wood Chips and Brazil Biomass and Renewable Energy S.A.Energy S.A.

VISION OF THE COMPANYVISION OF THE COMPANYVISION OF THE COMPANYVISION OF THE COMPANYVISION OF THE COMPANYVISION OF THE COMPANYVISION OF THE COMPANYVISION OF THE COMPANY. Company Exports Wood Chips and Pellets. Energy solutions based. Company Exports Wood Chips and Pellets. Energy solutions based on biomass and bioon biomass and bio--fuels cleaner and fuels cleaner and renewable for large national and international companies, in ordrenewable for large national and international companies, in order to mitigate the impact that their activities have on the envier to mitigate the impact that their activities have on the environment by ronment by reducing emission of greenhouse gases, generating earnings in itreducing emission of greenhouse gases, generating earnings in its financial account of energy and the sale of carbon credits, ans financial account of energy and the sale of carbon credits, and provide d provide its energy independence not getting the mercy of the oil market.its energy independence not getting the mercy of the oil market.

BUSINESS MISSION.BUSINESS MISSION.BUSINESS MISSION.BUSINESS MISSION.BUSINESS MISSION.BUSINESS MISSION.BUSINESS MISSION.BUSINESS MISSION. The SPE Wood Chips Santa Catarina and Brazil Biomass and RenewaThe SPE Wood Chips Santa Catarina and Brazil Biomass and Renewable Energy Exports Wood Chips mission is to ble Energy Exports Wood Chips mission is to exports wood chips and cooperate in the development of projects exports wood chips and cooperate in the development of projects through sustainable solutions to waste management for a renewablthrough sustainable solutions to waste management for a renewable e energy and energy efficiency by biomass. energy and energy efficiency by biomass.

BRAZIL BIOMASS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY.BRAZIL BIOMASS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY.BRAZIL BIOMASS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY.BRAZIL BIOMASS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY.BRAZIL BIOMASS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY.BRAZIL BIOMASS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY.BRAZIL BIOMASS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY.BRAZIL BIOMASS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY. In 2008 the group was with the Portuguese NorteGIn 2008 the group was with the Portuguese NorteGáás SRL European energy company which s SRL European energy company which develops special projects for biomass and renewable energy in Eudevelops special projects for biomass and renewable energy in Europe. Directed by entrepreneur Celso Marcelo de Oliveira, regardrope. Directed by entrepreneur Celso Marcelo de Oliveira, regarded ed author of 44 books published in Brazil and Europe. In the same yauthor of 44 books published in Brazil and Europe. In the same year was formed with the Engineering Corporation and the Biomass ear was formed with the Engineering Corporation and the Biomass and and Renewable Energy Brazil SA The Managing Director Celso Marcelo dRenewable Energy Brazil SA The Managing Director Celso Marcelo de Oliveira.e Oliveira.

INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP.INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP.INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP.INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP.INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP.INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP.INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP.INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP. In Brazil remains an important institutional partnership with tIn Brazil remains an important institutional partnership with the National Network of biomass in Portugal he National Network of biomass in Portugal

with the Portuguese Society of Energy, with EUBIA in Europe and with the Portuguese Society of Energy, with EUBIA in Europe and the United States with American Renewable Energy. We maintain a the United States with American Renewable Energy. We maintain a

technical exchange with the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficientechnical exchange with the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership * Accelerating the Deployment of Renewable Energycy Partnership * Accelerating the Deployment of Renewable Energy

Technologies: Regional Report from the Renewable Energy and EnerTechnologies: Regional Report from the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership * The World Bank Group gy Efficiency Partnership * The World Bank Group -- Accelerating Clean Accelerating Clean

Energy Technology Innovation Pellet Fuels Institute * * Biomass Energy Technology Innovation Pellet Fuels Institute * * Biomass Heating Fuels : Low Hanging Fruit for Carbon Emissions and EnergHeating Fuels : Low Hanging Fruit for Carbon Emissions and Energy y

Independence * Renewable Energy: Electricity and Biofuels in LatIndependence * Renewable Energy: Electricity and Biofuels in Latin America and the Caribbean * Natural Resources Canada in America and the Caribbean * Natural Resources Canada -- An An

Overview of Renewable Energy Industry Canada's National RenewablOverview of Renewable Energy Industry Canada's National Renewable Energy Laboratory * International Renewable Energy Alliance e Energy Laboratory * International Renewable Energy Alliance

International Energy Agency Innovative Approaches to the RenewabInternational Energy Agency Innovative Approaches to the Renewable Electricity System Integration of Global Bioenergy Partnershile Electricity System Integration of Global Bioenergy Partnership * p *

German Renewable Energy Federation European Renewable Energy CouGerman Renewable Energy Federation European Renewable Energy Council ncil -- Renewable energy policy in Europe Renewable energy policy in Europe -- 20% by 2020 * New 20% by 2020 * New

Energy Future Coalition Alliances for a New Energy Future * BusiEnergy Future Coalition Alliances for a New Energy Future * Business Council for Sustainable Energy ness Council for Sustainable Energy -- Industry Perspectives on How the Industry Perspectives on How the

Carbon Market Can Promote Deployment of Clean Energy TechnologieCarbon Market Can Promote Deployment of Clean Energy Technologies.s.

4

BRASIL BIOMASSA E ENERGIA RENOVÁVEL S.A. Board of DirectorsBoard of Directors

BRASIL BIOMASS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY S. A.BRASIL BIOMASS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY S. A.BRASIL BIOMASS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY S. A.BRASIL BIOMASS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY S. A.BRASIL BIOMASS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY S. A.BRASIL BIOMASS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY S. A.BRASIL BIOMASS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY S. A.BRASIL BIOMASS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY S. A.

EXPORTS BIOMASS AND WOOD CHIPS BRAZIL EXPORTS BIOMASS AND WOOD CHIPS BRAZIL EXPORTS BIOMASS AND WOOD CHIPS BRAZIL EXPORTS BIOMASS AND WOOD CHIPS BRAZIL EXPORTS BIOMASS AND WOOD CHIPS BRAZIL EXPORTS BIOMASS AND WOOD CHIPS BRAZIL EXPORTS BIOMASS AND WOOD CHIPS BRAZIL EXPORTS BIOMASS AND WOOD CHIPS BRAZIL

President CEO Dr. President CEO Dr. President CEO Dr. President CEO Dr. President CEO Dr. President CEO Dr. President CEO Dr. President CEO Dr. Celso Marcelo de OliveiraCelso Marcelo de Oliveira

Director GeneralDirector GeneralDirector GeneralDirector GeneralDirector GeneralDirector GeneralDirector GeneralDirector General Eng. Eng. Eng. Eng. Eng. Eng. Eng. Eng. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Adhemar Cavalieri JuniorAdhemar Cavalieri Junior

Director Director Director Director Director Director Director Director Engineering Enga. Engineering Enga. Engineering Enga. Engineering Enga. Engineering Enga. Engineering Enga. Engineering Enga. Engineering Enga. Melissa Harris CarelliMelissa Harris Carelli

LawerLawerLawerLawerLawerLawerLawerLawer Dra. Dra. Dra. Dra. Dra. Dra. Dra. Dra. Maria Denise Martins de OliveiraMaria Denise Martins de Oliveira

Department Chartering & Shipping Department Chartering & Shipping Department Chartering & Shipping Department Chartering & Shipping Department Chartering & Shipping Department Chartering & Shipping Department Chartering & Shipping Department Chartering & Shipping –––––––– Germany Germany Germany Germany Germany Germany Germany Germany –––––––– Ino Krueguer Ino Krueguer

Division of Business Rio Grande do Sul Division of Business Rio Grande do Sul Division of Business Rio Grande do Sul Division of Business Rio Grande do Sul Division of Business Rio Grande do Sul Division of Business Rio Grande do Sul Division of Business Rio Grande do Sul Division of Business Rio Grande do Sul Jeferson BastosJeferson Bastos

Division of Business São Paulo Division of Business São Paulo Division of Business São Paulo Division of Business São Paulo Division of Business São Paulo Division of Business São Paulo Division of Business São Paulo Division of Business São Paulo Douglas Pinheiro Douglas Pinheiro

SPE WOOD CHIPS SANTA CATARINA MEMBERS SPE WOOD CHIPS SANTA CATARINA MEMBERS SPE WOOD CHIPS SANTA CATARINA MEMBERS SPE WOOD CHIPS SANTA CATARINA MEMBERS SPE WOOD CHIPS SANTA CATARINA MEMBERS SPE WOOD CHIPS SANTA CATARINA MEMBERS SPE WOOD CHIPS SANTA CATARINA MEMBERS SPE WOOD CHIPS SANTA CATARINA MEMBERS

INTERNATIONAL CMO EXPORTS BIOMASS AND WOOD CHIPSINTERNATIONAL CMO EXPORTS BIOMASS AND WOOD CHIPS

BRASIL BIOMASSA E ENERGIA RENOVBRASIL BIOMASSA E ENERGIA RENOVÁÁVEL S.A.VEL S.A.

OCEANWIDE TRADING AND SHIPPING SERVICES GMBHOCEANWIDE TRADING AND SHIPPING SERVICES GMBH

PARTNER IMPORTAPARTNER IMPORTAÇÇÃO E EXPORTAÃO E EXPORTAÇÇÃO LTDAÃO LTDA

ILP IMBITUBA LOGILP IMBITUBA LOGÍÍSTICA PORTUSTICA PORTUÁÁRIA LTDARIA LTDA

ALTERNATIVA OPERAALTERNATIVA OPERAÇÇÕES FLORESTAIS LTDAÕES FLORESTAIS LTDA

MEXP ASSESSORIA EMPRESARIAL E LOGMEXP ASSESSORIA EMPRESARIAL E LOGÍÍSTICA LTDASTICA LTDA

PIANKA ENGENHARIA DE CORROSÃO LTDAPIANKA ENGENHARIA DE CORROSÃO LTDA

NEOTRANS AGENCIAMENTO E REPRESENTANEOTRANS AGENCIAMENTO E REPRESENTAÇÇÕES LTDAÕES LTDA

PROBRAZ COMPANY LTDAPROBRAZ COMPANY LTDA

LM BRASIL LOGLM BRASIL LOGÍÍSTICA LTDASTICA LTDA

FUMIDEX E DEDETIZAFUMIDEX E DEDETIZAÇÇÃO LTDAÃO LTDA

PIER LOGPIER LOGÍÍSTICA EM IMPORTASTICA EM IMPORTAÇÇÃO E EXPORTAÃO E EXPORTAÇÇÃO LTDAÃO LTDA

5

BRASIL BIOMASSA E ENERGIA RENOVÁVEL S.A.

EUROPEAN BIOMASS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION EUBIA European Biomass IndEUROPEAN BIOMASS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION EUBIA European Biomass Industry Association ustry Association ““EUBIA, the European Biomass EUBIA, the European Biomass Industry Association, was established in 1996 as an internationaIndustry Association, was established in 1996 as an international non profit association in Brussels, Belgium. l non profit association in Brussels, Belgium. It groups together It groups together market forces, technology providers, and knowledge centres, all market forces, technology providers, and knowledge centres, all of them active in the field of biomass. I am writing to you on of them active in the field of biomass. I am writing to you on behalf of the European Biomass Industry Association and we wouldbehalf of the European Biomass Industry Association and we would be interested in developing an international partnership with be interested in developing an international partnership with the International Business CMO Biomass. the International Business CMO Biomass. Kind Regards,Eibhilin ManningKind Regards,Eibhilin Manning European Biomass Industry Association Renewable European Biomass Industry Association Renewable Energy House Brussels BelgiumEnergy House Brussels Belgium

••CEBIO PORTUGAL. the CEbio Portugal is a membership of AEBIOM CEBIO PORTUGAL. the CEbio Portugal is a membership of AEBIOM –– European Biomass Association European Biomass Association –– organismo com sede em organismo com sede em Bruxelas e que congrega diversas organizaBruxelas e que congrega diversas organizaçções congões congééneres e empresas europneres e empresas europééias. Conta tambias. Conta tambéém jm jáá vváárias parcerias bilaterais rias parcerias bilaterais and we want to sustain an important partner with your companie iand we want to sustain an important partner with your companie in Brazil queremos manter uma importante parceria com a sua n Brazil queremos manter uma importante parceria com a sua empresa no Brasil. Centro para a Valorizaempresa no Brasil. Centro para a Valorizaçção de Resão de Resííduos duos –– CVR CVR –– no campus de Azurno campus de Azuréém da Universidade do Minho. Rita m da Universidade do Minho. Rita Marques Presidente CEbio PT. Marques Presidente CEbio PT.

••CARMEN GERMANY CARMEN GERMANY Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, wieder bei C.A.R.M.E.N. erreichbaSehr geehrte Damen und Herren, wieder bei C.A.R.M.E.N. erreichbar und kann die gesendeten Mit r und kann die gesendeten Mit freundlichen Gruessen, Daniel Millerfreundlichen Gruessen, Daniel Miller

••BFBINVESTMENTS AUSTRBFBINVESTMENTS AUSTRÁÁLIA Dear Mr Celso Marcelo de Oliveira, BRAZIL is now live on BFBLIA Dear Mr Celso Marcelo de Oliveira, BRAZIL is now live on BFB's website. A special welcome's website. A special welcometo you all in Brazil from all of us at BFB Investments in Austrato you all in Brazil from all of us at BFB Investments in Australia: I shall write more to you tomorrow as it's been a longlia: I shall write more to you tomorrow as it's been a longday today. Time for a break! Regards, Dennis Peacock. BFB Investday today. Time for a break! Regards, Dennis Peacock. BFB Investments Pty Ltd. Australia.ments Pty Ltd. Australia.

••SUNNA BIO RESOURCES CANADSUNNA BIO RESOURCES CANADÁÁ. . Dear Sir Celso Oliveira. While the Canadian market for biomass iDear Sir Celso Oliveira. While the Canadian market for biomass is a growing opportunity s a growing opportunity there is as you can imagine, is a large wood and forestry producthere is as you can imagine, is a large wood and forestry products industry currently operating in Canada and I wonder how we ts industry currently operating in Canada and I wonder how we can import product from Brazil and still be cost competitive. Tcan import product from Brazil and still be cost competitive. Thank you. Frank Gazzola,hank you. Frank Gazzola, COOCOO SunnaSunna BioBio--Resources Converting Resources Converting organics into renewable energyorganics into renewable energy

••BUSINESS DEVELOP CHINA MARKET BUSINESS DEVELOP CHINA MARKET Dear Mr Celso Oliveira After view carefully on your business, I Dear Mr Celso Oliveira After view carefully on your business, I think it will be a big think it will be a big opportunity in China market, and will benefit china and Brazil, opportunity in China market, and will benefit china and Brazil, to get winto get win--win situation. If your company think it is opportunity to win situation. If your company think it is opportunity to develop china market, and need some good guy to do, then feel frdevelop china market, and need some good guy to do, then feel free let me know. I fully support their projects and want to ee let me know. I fully support their projects and want to develop a series of business of biomass from Brazil to China. jodevelop a series of business of biomass from Brazil to China. jordan zhourdan zhou

••THERMAX UAE. THERMAX UAE. Dear Mr. Celso Thank you very much for your mail. We are the BoiDear Mr. Celso Thank you very much for your mail. We are the Boiler manufacture with Manufacturing base in ler manufacture with Manufacturing base in India. Our regional office based inIndia. Our regional office based in Dubai.Dubai. CurrentlyCurrently oil oil prices are going up substantially & looking for a major fuel shiprices are going up substantially & looking for a major fuel shift. Therefore ft. Therefore request you to let you know the landed prices in Dubai, so that request you to let you know the landed prices in Dubai, so that we work out the feasibility. we work out the feasibility. V.M.V.M.Raut Thermax Ltd. Dubai UAERaut Thermax Ltd. Dubai UAE

6

BRASIL BIOMASSA E ENERGIA RENOVÁVEL S.A. Brasil BiomassBrasil Biomass

Biomass energy supports the agricultural and forest industries. Biomass energy supports the agricultural and forest industries. The main biomass feedstocks for power are paper mill refuse, lumThe main biomass feedstocks for power are paper mill refuse, lumber ber mill scrap, forest clearance, the debris from tree pruning, etc.mill scrap, forest clearance, the debris from tree pruning, etc. Also, cleaning and clearing forest reduces the risk of forest fAlso, cleaning and clearing forest reduces the risk of forest fires. Under ires. Under the framework of the Kyoto Agreement, the generation of electricthe framework of the Kyoto Agreement, the generation of electricity from biomass does not compute in terms of emissions, as the ity from biomass does not compute in terms of emissions, as the process involves the release of carbon previously fixed in the aprocess involves the release of carbon previously fixed in the atmosphere by photosynthesis.tmosphere by photosynthesis.

A renewable, sustainable resource. A positive impact in moderatiA renewable, sustainable resource. A positive impact in moderating global climate change (burn cleanly with low sulfur emissionsng global climate change (burn cleanly with low sulfur emissions) . ) . Favorable policies support biomass power generation. Biomass oneFavorable policies support biomass power generation. Biomass one of the few renewable technologies that can provide competitivelof the few renewable technologies that can provide competitively y priced electricity today. Most biomass power generation plants upriced electricity today. Most biomass power generation plants utilize the same technology with coal fired power plants. Cost oftilize the same technology with coal fired power plants. Cost of power power generation from biomass on a decreasing trajectory mainly due togeneration from biomass on a decreasing trajectory mainly due to improvements in the technology.improvements in the technology.

7

BRASIL BIOMASSA E ENERGIA RENOVÁVEL S.A. Inspection and Certification Alex Stewart BrazilInspection and Certification Alex Stewart Brazil

Alext Stewart Brazil will make the inspection and certification Alext Stewart Brazil will make the inspection and certification of eucalyptus wood chips in the world our plant in Santa Catarinof eucalyptus wood chips in the world our plant in Santa Catarina giving a full a giving a full guarantee of our products. We are quality Alex Stewartguarantee of our products. We are quality Alex Stewart driven and are approved by, or are members of, the following orgdriven and are approved by, or are members of, the following organisations: BIR: anisations: BIR: Bureau of International Recycling BMRA: Superintendent Members oBureau of International Recycling BMRA: Superintendent Members of the British Metals Recycling Association COMEX: Commodity f the British Metals Recycling Association COMEX: Commodity Exchange in New York IFIA: International Federation of InspectioExchange in New York IFIA: International Federation of Inspection Agencies IMOA: International Molybdenum Association IPMI: n Agencies IMOA: International Molybdenum Association IPMI: International Precious Metals Institute ISRI: Institute of ScrapInternational Precious Metals Institute ISRI: Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Inc ITIA: International Tungsten IndustryRecycling Industries, Inc ITIA: International Tungsten Industry Association Association LBMA: Associate Member of London Bullion Market Association. AutLBMA: Associate Member of London Bullion Market Association. Authorised to undertake the proactive monitoring of gold and silverhorised to undertake the proactive monitoring of gold and silverrefiners on the LBMA Good Delivery list. LME: London Metal Excharefiners on the LBMA Good Delivery list. LME: London Metal Exchange MMTA: Minor Metals Traders Association NYMEX: New York nge MMTA: Minor Metals Traders Association NYMEX: New York Mercantile Exchange TIC: TantalumMercantile Exchange TIC: Tantalum--Niobium International Study Centre We have also been accredited Niobium International Study Centre We have also been accredited by ISOQAR Ltd to the following by ISOQAR Ltd to the following Quality Management System standards: ISO 9001:2000. Alex StewartQuality Management System standards: ISO 9001:2000. Alex Stewart provide highly specialized Collateral Management Agreements andprovide highly specialized Collateral Management Agreements andWarrants services in Brazil . Alex Stewart Brazil Armazens GeraiWarrants services in Brazil . Alex Stewart Brazil Armazens Gerais coordinates its CMA/Warrants operations from Imbituba, Santa Cs coordinates its CMA/Warrants operations from Imbituba, Santa Catarina atarina Brazil. Core business services range from full auditing of wood Brazil. Core business services range from full auditing of wood chips produce and also working closely with producers to providechips produce and also working closely with producers to providemonitoring, classification, weighmonitoring, classification, weigh--bridge control, warehouse storage and produce insurance.bridge control, warehouse storage and produce insurance.

Analytical Alex Stewart Brazil Service Wood Chips:Analytical Alex Stewart Brazil Service Wood Chips:Analytical Alex Stewart Brazil Service Wood Chips:Analytical Alex Stewart Brazil Service Wood Chips:Analytical Alex Stewart Brazil Service Wood Chips:Analytical Alex Stewart Brazil Service Wood Chips:Analytical Alex Stewart Brazil Service Wood Chips:Analytical Alex Stewart Brazil Service Wood Chips: Moisture Impurities Unsaponifiable matter DensityMoisture Impurities Unsaponifiable matter DensityInspection Service Alex Stewart Brazil:Inspection Service Alex Stewart Brazil:Inspection Service Alex Stewart Brazil:Inspection Service Alex Stewart Brazil:Inspection Service Alex Stewart Brazil:Inspection Service Alex Stewart Brazil:Inspection Service Alex Stewart Brazil:Inspection Service Alex Stewart Brazil: Quality control Quantity verification / ullage survey SupervisiQuality control Quantity verification / ullage survey Supervision of loading and/or discharge on of loading and/or discharge Sampling Land tank inspection Ship tank inspectionSampling Land tank inspection Ship tank inspection Supervision of transfer to transportSupervision of transfer to transport Laboratory analysis Wood Chips Certification Laboratory analysis Wood Chips Certification Wood Chips Consultancy Alex Stewart for Brazil Biomass and InterWood Chips Consultancy Alex Stewart for Brazil Biomass and International CMO. national CMO. Wood Chips Brazil monitoringWood Chips Brazil monitoringWood Chips Brazil monitoringWood Chips Brazil monitoringWood Chips Brazil monitoringWood Chips Brazil monitoringWood Chips Brazil monitoringWood Chips Brazil monitoring -- Full technical consultation and advice including storage and trFull technical consultation and advice including storage and transportation logistics from warehouse to ansportation logistics from warehouse to ship side, GAFTA or FOSFA approved loading and discharge supervIship side, GAFTA or FOSFA approved loading and discharge supervIsion and inspection for end buyers. Stock monitoring Wood Chips sion and inspection for end buyers. Stock monitoring Wood Chips quantity will be logged into a stock book, daily release quantitquantity will be logged into a stock book, daily release quantity will be verified against the release note and the stock book. y will be verified against the release note and the stock book. Reports and Reports and updates will be sent by email to the relevant parties on the nexupdates will be sent by email to the relevant parties on the next working day.t working day. Warehouse security Wood Chips BrazilWarehouse security Wood Chips Brazil–– padlocks installed padlocks installed on every door of the warehouse that will be attended by minimum on every door of the warehouse that will be attended by minimum of 1 inspector 24 hours/day. Only authorized personnel shall entof 1 inspector 24 hours/day. Only authorized personnel shall enter the er the warehouse. warehouse. Goods releaseGoods releaseGoods releaseGoods releaseGoods releaseGoods releaseGoods releaseGoods release –– will be upon official written instruction from Alex Stewart andwill be upon official written instruction from Alex Stewart and with written approval of receiver/creditor through an official with written approval of receiver/creditor through an official release order. We will also monitor release and ensure safe passrelease order. We will also monitor release and ensure safe passage of goods from CMA cargo to Non CMA Cargo bybulk delivery. Atage of goods from CMA cargo to Non CMA Cargo bybulk delivery. At load load port Imbituba, SCport Imbituba, SC–– Upon the official signing of legal collateral management agreemUpon the official signing of legal collateral management agreements between the creditor and depositor and any ents between the creditor and depositor and any appointment of Alex Stewart inspector to certify loading superviappointment of Alex Stewart inspector to certify loading supervision and cargo quantity and quality, the cargo is under due caresion and cargo quantity and quality, the cargo is under due care of creditor of creditor and depositor.and depositor. At discharge At discharge –– Alex Stewart will carry out the inspection to determine the BilAlex Stewart will carry out the inspection to determine the Bill of Lading and the quantity at load port.l of Lading and the quantity at load port.CMA pledge CMA pledge CMA pledge CMA pledge CMA pledge CMA pledge CMA pledge CMA pledge –––––––– upon completion of discharge operations, Alex Stewart would pleupon completion of discharge operations, Alex Stewart would pledge the CMA quantity based on actual weight figures and dge the CMA quantity based on actual weight figures and would take full effect by the issue a nonwould take full effect by the issue a non--negotiable warehouse receipt endorsed by an authorized signatorynegotiable warehouse receipt endorsed by an authorized signatory in favour of the receiver.in favour of the receiver.

8

BRASIL BIOMASSA E ENERGIA RENOVÁVEL S.A. Inspection Alex Stewart Raw Biomass EucalyptusInspection Alex Stewart Raw Biomass Eucalyptus

Much of the raw materials SPE Wood Chips SC we use for biomass cMuch of the raw materials SPE Wood Chips SC we use for biomass comes from certified forests. FSC promotes forest omes from certified forests. FSC promotes forest sustainability by evaluating the companysustainability by evaluating the company’’s forest management practices considering economic viability, ecs forest management practices considering economic viability, ecological integrity ological integrity and social justice.and social justice.

9

BRASIL BIOMASSA E ENERGIA RENOVÁVEL S.A. Inspection Alex Stewart ProductionInspection Alex Stewart Production

Alex Stewart is an international company contracted by the SPE WAlex Stewart is an international company contracted by the SPE Wood Chips SC to act in auditing services for the ood Chips SC to act in auditing services for the production, inspection, sampling and assaying of eucalyptus and production, inspection, sampling and assaying of eucalyptus and pine wood chips Brazil and exports. Laboratories are ISO pine wood chips Brazil and exports. Laboratories are ISO 9002 certified by Lloyds Quality Assurance Limited and the compa9002 certified by Lloyds Quality Assurance Limited and the company is a member of various prestigious international ny is a member of various prestigious international inspection and testing associations.inspection and testing associations.

10


Premium Wood Chips Paper Eucalyptus Brasil .Premium Wood Chips Paper Eucalyptus Brasil .Premium Wood Chips Paper Eucalyptus Brasil .Premium Wood Chips Paper Eucalyptus Brasil . The analyses had been doing at the Energy Laboratory. For the determination of the moisture content, the stoichiometric method was used. The results are presented in the green base. The granulometry was determined by Method developed in the Energy Laboratory. Ash in wood was determinated by TAPPI T211 Standard and gross and net calorific value by DIN 51900 Standard. Moisture content, ash, gross calorific value and net calorific value in wood. Moisture content 30%

Premium Wood Chips Paper Pinus BrasilPremium Wood Chips Paper Pinus BrasilPremium Wood Chips Paper Pinus BrasilPremium Wood Chips Paper Pinus BrasilPremium Wood Chips Paper Pinus BrasilPremium Wood Chips Paper Pinus BrasilPremium Wood Chips Paper Pinus BrasilPremium Wood Chips Paper Pinus Brasil

Premium Wood ChipsPremium Wood Chips

11


The analyses had been doing at the Energy Laboratory.For the determination of the moisture content, the stoichiometric method was used. The results are presented in the green base. The granulometry was determined by method developed in the Energy Laboratory. Ash in wood was determinated by TAPPI T211 Standard and gross and net calorific value by DIN 51900 Standard.Moisture content, ash, gross calorific value and net calorific value in wood.Moisture content 30% Ash wood 0,35 % Gross calorific value 4927The ideal moisture content is equal or lesser that 30% and greaters that 60% are undesirable. The ash content is low, compatible with the usual values of the wood. The gross calorific value is compatible with the values observed for wood, that are between 4500 the 5000 kcal/kg. The net calorific value must be greater that 1200 kcal/kg to have satisfactory performance in burners with grate.97,24% of material have chips dimensions.Materials for use in burners with grate system must have lesser percentage 30% of material with sawdustdimensions.It shows that the material have adequadet dimensions for burners systems with grates. The energy characterization of the material shows that the results of the ash, gross calorific value and granulometry are adequated. The material can be used in the generation of energy, in systems of burners with grates (fixed or mobile stream beds)

Dimensions III

30 mm +/- 5 mm22 mm +/- 3 mm

LengthWidth

28.6mm - (Oversize) not more than 5.0 % - 4.8mm - 28.6mm, not less than 91.0 %9.5mm - 22.2mm, not less than 55.0 % - 4.8mm (Dust), not more than 4.0

Dimensions of Wood Chips

SGS and Alex Stewart test report or FSC WoodSGS and Alex Stewart test report or FSC WoodQuality certification

BrazilBrazilPlace of Origin

EucalyptusEucalyptusWood Species

Softwood Wood Chips Eucalyptus Paper BrazilWood Chips

Wood Chips Wood Chips BrazilBrazil

12


0,5%Rotten Content

No plastic or metal

Maximum 0,1%Sand

No more than 5% shall be 4 inches or larger in any dimensionMaximum Chip Size

5,500 (HHV) Minimum Btu ‘/lb

30% maxMoisture Content

more than 2.0 %Bark

0,35% Ash content

12.06 to 14.52 Fixed Carbon

70.55 % to 84.96Volatile Matter

Approx. 13% Volatiles

86,4% Pulping de Kraft Cellulose

Approx. 16,3% Polvoses

Approx. 25,8% Lignin

Approx. 11,0% Extractives

Sulphur Less 0,003% - Chlorine Less than 0,1% - Carbon. 52%Chemical Composition

Oxygen Approx. 47% - Hydrogen Approx. 5,8% - Nitrogen Approx. 0,3%Chemical Composition

Approx. 5,7% P H

Wet Basis 2,324 to 3,726 MWh/Ton - Dry Basis 5,229 to 5,811 MWh/TonEnergy Output

4.927 Kcal/Kg Calorific Power

13


CEN/TC 335 biomass standards CEN/TC 335 biomass standards CEN/TC 335CEN/TC 335 is the technical committee developing the draft standard to descis the technical committee developing the draft standard to describe all forms of solid biofuels within Europe, ribe all forms of solid biofuels within Europe, including wood chips, wood pellets and briquettes, logs, sawdustincluding wood chips, wood pellets and briquettes, logs, sawdust and straw bales. and straw bales.

CEN/TC 335 allows all relevant properties of the fuel to be descCEN/TC 335 allows all relevant properties of the fuel to be described, and includes both normative information that must ribed, and includes both normative information that must be provided about the fuel, and informative information that canbe provided about the fuel, and informative information that can be included but is not required.be included but is not required. As well as the physical As well as the physical and chemical characteristics of the fuel as it is, CEN/TC 335 aland chemical characteristics of the fuel as it is, CEN/TC 335 also provides information on the source of the material. so provides information on the source of the material.

SpecificationsSpecificationsSpecificationsSpecificationsSpecificationsSpecificationsSpecificationsSpecificationsThe fuel specifications and classes for all solid biofuels are sThe fuel specifications and classes for all solid biofuels are set out in CEN/TS 14961:2005, which defines certain et out in CEN/TS 14961:2005, which defines certain parameters and property classes.parameters and property classes.

Normative specifications for wood chipsNormative specifications for wood chipsNormative specifications for wood chipsNormative specifications for wood chipsNormative specifications for wood chipsNormative specifications for wood chipsNormative specifications for wood chipsNormative specifications for wood chips::Origin Origin Particle size (P16/P45/P63/P100) Particle size (P16/P45/P63/P100) Moisture content (M20/M30/M40/M55/M65) Moisture content (M20/M30/M40/M55/M65) Ash content (A0.7/A1.5/A3.0/A6.0/A10.0)Ash content (A0.7/A1.5/A3.0/A6.0/A10.0)

Normative specifications for chemically handled wood or used wooNormative specifications for chemically handled wood or used wooNormative specifications for chemically handled wood or used wooNormative specifications for chemically handled wood or used wooNormative specifications for chemically handled wood or used wooNormative specifications for chemically handled wood or used wooNormative specifications for chemically handled wood or used wooNormative specifications for chemically handled wood or used woodddddddd: Nitrogen (N0.5/N1.0/N3.0/N3.0+): Nitrogen (N0.5/N1.0/N3.0/N3.0+)

Informative specifications for wood chips includeInformative specifications for wood chips includeInformative specifications for wood chips includeInformative specifications for wood chips includeInformative specifications for wood chips includeInformative specifications for wood chips includeInformative specifications for wood chips includeInformative specifications for wood chips include::Net energy content (lower heating value (LHV)) as MJ/kg or kWh/mNet energy content (lower heating value (LHV)) as MJ/kg or kWh/m3 loose 3 loose Bulk density in kg/m3 loose Bulk density in kg/m3 loose Chlorine content (Cl0.03/Cl0.07/Cl0.10/Cl0.10+) Chlorine content (Cl0.03/Cl0.07/Cl0.10/Cl0.10+) Nitrogen (N0.5/N1.0/N3.0/N3.0+)Nitrogen (N0.5/N1.0/N3.0/N3.0+)Many other properties may also be specified, including concentraMany other properties may also be specified, including concentrations of many other elements and volatile matter and ash tions of many other elements and volatile matter and ash melting behaviour. melting behaviour.

Fuel quality is set out in IS CEN TS 14961:2005 Solid Biofuels Fuel quality is set out in IS CEN TS 14961:2005 Solid Biofuels –– Fuel Specifications and Classes (available from NSAI: Fuel Specifications and Classes (available from NSAI: www.standards.ie).www.standards.ie).

14


All wood chips will be inspected on All wood chips will be inspected on arrival. arrival.

General General None specified. None specified.

Concessional Release Concessional Release

Preservative treatments Preservative treatments

Either treated with a minimum temperature of 74Either treated with a minimum temperature of 74°°C or kiln dried to a maximum of C or kiln dried to a maximum of 14% 14% m.cm.c. Both treatments shall be to the times by thickness specified i. Both treatments shall be to the times by thickness specified in the n the following table.following table.

Heat treatments Heat treatments

Fumigated with methyl bromide of 48 gm/mFumigated with methyl bromide of 48 gm/m33 for 24 hours at minimum temperature for 24 hours at minimum temperature of 21of 21°°C. C.

Fumigation Fumigation

All wood chips must be either heat All wood chips must be either heat sterilisedsterilised, kiln dried or fumigated prior to export. , kiln dried or fumigated prior to export. Approved PreApproved Pre--Shipment Treatments Shipment Treatments

Verification inspection required. Verification inspection required. PrePre--Shipment Inspections Shipment Inspections

Free of soil contamination. Free of soil contamination. Soil Soil

Free of decay and other fungi. Free of decay and other fungi. Fungi Fungi

Free of quarantine insects. Free of quarantine insects. Insects Insects

Free of bark. Free of bark. Bark Bark

PhytosanitaryPhytosanitary certificate required. certificate required. SterilisationSterilisation treatments must be specified on the treatments must be specified on the phytosanitaryphytosanitary certificate and can be heat certificate and can be heat sterilisationsterilisation, fumigation or preservative , fumigation or preservative treated. Wood chips treated with heat treated. Wood chips treated with heat sterilisationsterilisation as part of the production process as part of the production process can be declared as heat can be declared as heat sterilisedsterilised on the on the phytosanitaryphytosanitary certificate provided the certificate provided the minimum temperatures and times in the table below are met or excminimum temperatures and times in the table below are met or exceeded. eeded.

Certification Requirements Certification Requirements

Export permit required before arrival of products. Export permit required before arrival of products. Export Permits or Declarations Export Permits or Declarations

PhytosanitaryPhytosanitary Certificate Brazil Certificate Brazil

15

BRASIL BIOMASSA E ENERGIA RENOVÁVEL S.A. Inspection Certification Alex Stewart Premium Wood ChipsInspection Certification Alex Stewart Premium Wood Chips

Alext Stewart Brazil will make the inspection and certification Alext Stewart Brazil will make the inspection and certification of eucalyptus wood chips in the world our plant in Santa of eucalyptus wood chips in the world our plant in Santa Catarina.Catarina.

Calibration of Weighing Equipment.Calibration of Weighing Equipment.Calibration of Weighing Equipment.Calibration of Weighing Equipment.Calibration of Weighing Equipment.Calibration of Weighing Equipment.Calibration of Weighing Equipment.Calibration of Weighing Equipment. The standard of static weighing facilities can vary considerablThe standard of static weighing facilities can vary considerably depending on such factors y depending on such factors as the location, maintenance level and general condition of the as the location, maintenance level and general condition of the facility. This survey will ensure that a detailed report is facility. This survey will ensure that a detailed report is produced to reflect conditions at the time of usage and that eveproduced to reflect conditions at the time of usage and that every precaution had been taken to produce an accurate weight. ry precaution had been taken to produce an accurate weight. We insist that recognized test weights be utilized and that docuWe insist that recognized test weights be utilized and that documentation verifying the last official calibration of the facilitmentation verifying the last official calibration of the facility be y be made available for inspection.made available for inspection.

Heap LeachHeap LeachHeap LeachHeap LeachHeap LeachHeap LeachHeap LeachHeap Leach. Is a laboratory scale column test used to simulate and calcula. Is a laboratory scale column test used to simulate and calculate the reagent usage and recovery.te the reagent usage and recovery.

The Alex Stewart Group operates a global network of over 30 laboThe Alex Stewart Group operates a global network of over 30 laboratories that help determine analytical results.ratories that help determine analytical results.

Granulometry. Granulometry. Granulometry. Granulometry. Granulometry. Granulometry. Granulometry. Granulometry. Is more simply explained when described as particle sizing and wIs more simply explained when described as particle sizing and wood chips paper. Granulometry testing is ood chips paper. Granulometry testing is determined by placing samples through standardized sieves. The adetermined by placing samples through standardized sieves. The apertures can have either square or round holes. They are pertures can have either square or round holes. They are normally used to determine whether a product is within a given snormally used to determine whether a product is within a given size specification.ize specification.

Gross Sample.Gross Sample.Gross Sample.Gross Sample.Gross Sample.Gross Sample.Gross Sample.Gross Sample. Also known as the bulk sample. A composite of all increment samAlso known as the bulk sample. A composite of all increment samples or all sub samples.ples or all sub samples.

Moisture determination.Moisture determination.Moisture determination.Moisture determination.Moisture determination.Moisture determination.Moisture determination.Moisture determination. This survey will give guidance prior to shipment of the generalThis survey will give guidance prior to shipment of the general condition of the material. If required a condition of the material. If required a sample can be drawn to produce an approximate analysis. This typsample can be drawn to produce an approximate analysis. This type of survey is often essential in new markets.e of survey is often essential in new markets.

Prepared Sample.Prepared Sample.Prepared Sample.Prepared Sample.Prepared Sample.Prepared Sample.Prepared Sample.Prepared Sample. The final analysis sample prepared by appropriate means such asThe final analysis sample prepared by appropriate means such as drying, mixing, reducing, crushing, drying, mixing, reducing, crushing, grinding etc. and then properly apportioned for sealing.grinding etc. and then properly apportioned for sealing.

Ultimate Analysis.Ultimate Analysis.Ultimate Analysis.Ultimate Analysis.Ultimate Analysis.Ultimate Analysis.Ultimate Analysis.Ultimate Analysis. The ultimate of a wood chips expressed in terms of carbon, hydrThe ultimate of a wood chips expressed in terms of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, sulphur and oxygen. The ogen, nitrogen, sulphur and oxygen. The analysis refers to the material only and hence is often expressanalysis refers to the material only and hence is often expressed on a dry ash free basis or dry mineral matter free basis. ed on a dry ash free basis or dry mineral matter free basis. Oxygen is generally estimated by difference although there are mOxygen is generally estimated by difference although there are methods for its determination.ethods for its determination.

Weighing and Sampling.Weighing and Sampling.Weighing and Sampling.Weighing and Sampling.Weighing and Sampling.Weighing and Sampling.Weighing and Sampling.Weighing and Sampling. For commercial settlement purposes two factors have to be consiFor commercial settlement purposes two factors have to be considered an accurate weight in dered an accurate weight in conjunction with an accurate analytical result. It is essential conjunction with an accurate analytical result. It is essential that samples are drawn from the commodity in accordance with that samples are drawn from the commodity in accordance with internationally accepted standards and ASA surveyors are fully cinternationally accepted standards and ASA surveyors are fully conversant with these requirements and procedures.onversant with these requirements and procedures.

16


Industrial Complex in Wood Chips Santa Catarina we are developinIndustrial Complex in Wood Chips Santa Catarina we are developing is aimed at the production and extraction of wood g is aimed at the production and extraction of wood chips in the harbor area. It consists of a set of equipment desichips in the harbor area. It consists of a set of equipment designed and tailored by our technical department specialist, in gned and tailored by our technical department specialist, in order to process wood and other wastes of high calorific value torder to process wood and other wastes of high calorific value to produce wood chips. o produce wood chips.

Industrial Wood ChipsIndustrial Wood Chips

17


The Port of Imbituba is located in coastal southern state of SanThe Port of Imbituba is located in coastal southern state of Santa Catarina to about 90 km from the capital Florianopolis. In ta Catarina to about 90 km from the capital Florianopolis. In addition, with two hits paved, one north and one south, the portaddition, with two hits paved, one north and one south, the port of Imbituba is connected to the BRof Imbituba is connected to the BR--101, one of the most 101, one of the most important highways of the country, allowing the displacement accimportant highways of the country, allowing the displacement accessible to all regions of Brazil and the Mercosur countries . essible to all regions of Brazil and the Mercosur countries . The current draft of the port is 9.63 meters with tide average oThe current draft of the port is 9.63 meters with tide average of 0.50 meters, enough to receive vessels of oil and other f 0.50 meters, enough to receive vessels of oil and other cargoes between 35,000 to 40,000 tonnes considering a tide of 1 cargoes between 35,000 to 40,000 tonnes considering a tide of 1 meter, the draft of Port is 10.13.meter, the draft of Port is 10.13.

Port ImbitubaPort Imbituba

18

BRASIL BIOMASSA E ENERGIA RENOVÁVEL S.A. Port São Port São SebastiãoSebastião

19

BRASIL BIOMASSA E ENERGIA RENOVÁVEL S.A. Logistics and Transportation Wood ChipsLogistics and Transportation Wood Chips

20

BRASIL BIOMASSA E ENERGIA RENOVÁVEL S.A. Inspection Certification Alex StewartInspection Certification Alex Stewart

Bills of Lading.Bills of Lading.Bills of Lading.Bills of Lading.Bills of Lading.Bills of Lading.Bills of Lading.Bills of Lading. The bill of lading acts as a receipt for the goods taken on boaThe bill of lading acts as a receipt for the goods taken on board the vessel and provides information as to the rd the vessel and provides information as to the nature, quantity and description of those goods. It is evidence nature, quantity and description of those goods. It is evidence of a contract of carriage between the shipper and the carrier of a contract of carriage between the shipper and the carrier wherein the carrier has agreed to transport the goods by sea frowherein the carrier has agreed to transport the goods by sea from one place to another. It gives title to the goods and means m one place to another. It gives title to the goods and means that it can be given to the carrier in exchange for possession othat it can be given to the carrier in exchange for possession of the goods. Bills of Lading are normally issued in duplicate orf the goods. Bills of Lading are normally issued in duplicate ortriplicate. However, it has become customary for all originals ttriplicate. However, it has become customary for all originals to be handed to the shipper in order to reduce the risk of one ofo be handed to the shipper in order to reduce the risk of one ofthe originals falling into the wrong hands, as previously advisethe originals falling into the wrong hands, as previously advised an original B/L gives title to the goods. Once an original B/Ld an original B/L gives title to the goods. Once an original B/Lhas been surrendered and the goods have been obtained, any remaihas been surrendered and the goods have been obtained, any remaining B/Ls become void and useless.ning B/Ls become void and useless.

Condition Survey.Condition Survey.Condition Survey.Condition Survey.Condition Survey.Condition Survey.Condition Survey.Condition Survey. This survey will ensure that the vessel, barge that you intend This survey will ensure that the vessel, barge that you intend to use fulfils its technical and maritime to use fulfils its technical and maritime requirements and is fit for purpose.requirements and is fit for purpose.

Draft Surveying/Barge Gauging.Draft Surveying/Barge Gauging.Draft Surveying/Barge Gauging.Draft Surveying/Barge Gauging.Draft Surveying/Barge Gauging.Draft Surveying/Barge Gauging.Draft Surveying/Barge Gauging.Draft Surveying/Barge Gauging. One of the most well established methods of calculating the weiOne of the most well established methods of calculating the weight of cargo. We has many ght of cargo. We has many years experience and a wide range of technical resources to drawyears experience and a wide range of technical resources to draw upon to ensure that clients receive a precise, high quality upon to ensure that clients receive a precise, high quality service. Similarly, our Barge Gauging Services determine the quaservice. Similarly, our Barge Gauging Services determine the quantity of cargo loaded or discharged.ntity of cargo loaded or discharged.

Hold Cleanliness Inspection.Hold Cleanliness Inspection.Hold Cleanliness Inspection.Hold Cleanliness Inspection.Hold Cleanliness Inspection.Hold Cleanliness Inspection.Hold Cleanliness Inspection.Hold Cleanliness Inspection. This inspection is performed to determine whether the holds areThis inspection is performed to determine whether the holds are clean, dry and free of previously clean, dry and free of previously shipped cargo. Each hold should be individually inspected, accepshipped cargo. Each hold should be individually inspected, accepted or rejected by the attending surveyor. The holds should be ted or rejected by the attending surveyor. The holds should be free of odour, without paint peeling or heavy rust that could flfree of odour, without paint peeling or heavy rust that could flake into the cargo designated for loading. All accessible areas ake into the cargo designated for loading. All accessible areas of of the hold and hatch covers should be thoroughly examined, as prevthe hold and hatch covers should be thoroughly examined, as previously shipped commodity could remain in hard reach areas. iously shipped commodity could remain in hard reach areas.

Hold Condition Survey.Hold Condition Survey.Hold Condition Survey.Hold Condition Survey.Hold Condition Survey.Hold Condition Survey.Hold Condition Survey.Hold Condition Survey. Thorough inspection of the cargo compartment and the hatch coveThorough inspection of the cargo compartment and the hatch covers to determine its suitability for the rs to determine its suitability for the carriage of the proposed cargo and that the specified requiremencarriage of the proposed cargo and that the specified requirements of the customer for cleanliness are met. Inspection of the ts of the customer for cleanliness are met. Inspection of the compartment for any damage in order to prevent harm to the cargocompartment for any damage in order to prevent harm to the cargo and to prevent claims against the customer for damage and to prevent claims against the customer for damage that is not attributable to him.that is not attributable to him.

Marine Cargo Surveying.Marine Cargo Surveying.Marine Cargo Surveying.Marine Cargo Surveying.Marine Cargo Surveying.Marine Cargo Surveying.Marine Cargo Surveying.Marine Cargo Surveying. Goods and financial interests in maritime transport are subjecGoods and financial interests in maritime transport are subject to damages and losses for many t to damages and losses for many reasons. Our experts can protect your interests as they secure yreasons. Our experts can protect your interests as they secure your rights to compensation for damages to goods, or if your our rights to compensation for damages to goods, or if your financial interests are threatened.financial interests are threatened.

Stockpile Inspection.Stockpile Inspection.Stockpile Inspection.Stockpile Inspection.Stockpile Inspection.Stockpile Inspection.Stockpile Inspection.Stockpile Inspection. Accurate measurements of all kinds of stockpiles are undertakenAccurate measurements of all kinds of stockpiles are undertaken utilizing advance technology and utilizing advance technology and traditional sampling techniques.traditional sampling techniques.

21


World energy problems.World energy problems.World energy problems.World energy problems.World energy problems.World energy problems.World energy problems.World energy problems. Consumption of energy dependent on fossil fuels (coal, oil, natConsumption of energy dependent on fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas). Finite reserves of fossil fuels and high ural gas). Finite reserves of fossil fuels and high prices. The increase in consumption will continue (United Statesprices. The increase in consumption will continue (United States, China and India). Serious environmental and economic , China and India). Serious environmental and economic consequences from the use of fossil fuels and emission of greenhconsequences from the use of fossil fuels and emission of greenhouse gases. ouse gases. Kyoto Protocol signed in 1997.Kyoto Protocol signed in 1997.Kyoto Protocol signed in 1997.Kyoto Protocol signed in 1997.Kyoto Protocol signed in 1997.Kyoto Protocol signed in 1997.Kyoto Protocol signed in 1997.Kyoto Protocol signed in 1997. Objectives of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Adoption of coObjectives of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Adoption of common policies to reduce CO2 mmon policies to reduce CO2 emissions emissions BiomassBiomass -- Renewable Energy. The content of carbon emitted during combustiRenewable Energy. The content of carbon emitted during combustion of biomass was previously captured the on of biomass was previously captured the atmosphere in a short time period atmosphere in a short time period -- balance = zero balance. balance = zero balance. Strategic options of Brazil Biomass and International:Strategic options of Brazil Biomass and International:Strategic options of Brazil Biomass and International:Strategic options of Brazil Biomass and International:Strategic options of Brazil Biomass and International:Strategic options of Brazil Biomass and International:Strategic options of Brazil Biomass and International:Strategic options of Brazil Biomass and International: Solutions for the supply of fuel from renewable sources, the inSolutions for the supply of fuel from renewable sources, the international market ternational market or the national market for coor the national market for co--generation of energy. Conversion of liabilities of carbon emissigeneration of energy. Conversion of liabilities of carbon emissions in assets with economic recovery ons in assets with economic recovery emissions avoided. Processing of forest biomass for sale to inteemissions avoided. Processing of forest biomass for sale to international customers. Installation of energy crops for productionrnational customers. Installation of energy crops for production of of biomass for commercial purposes and cobiomass for commercial purposes and co--generation of energy. Minimizing the costs of disposal of waste generation of energy. Minimizing the costs of disposal of waste from logging operations and from logging operations and its use as a product. Valuation of property and renewable energyits use as a product. Valuation of property and renewable energy products. products. Options used by Brazil Biomass and International.Options used by Brazil Biomass and International.Options used by Brazil Biomass and International.Options used by Brazil Biomass and International.Options used by Brazil Biomass and International.Options used by Brazil Biomass and International.Options used by Brazil Biomass and International.Options used by Brazil Biomass and International. Operation in the forest in the area of production and total recOperation in the forest in the area of production and total recovery of wood and overy of wood and forest residues and the valuation policy of social and environmeforest residues and the valuation policy of social and environmental responsibility. Experimentation, import and adaptation of ntal responsibility. Experimentation, import and adaptation of technologies. Wood chips production of paper and forest biomasstechnologies. Wood chips production of paper and forest biomass. Different types of biomass for different types of technologies. Different types of biomass for different types of technologies. A . A product of high quality, certified in Brazil and Europe and usedproduct of high quality, certified in Brazil and Europe and used as an industrial source and a product in the form of biomass wias an industrial source and a product in the form of biomass with the th the use of forest residues for the burning and the generation of eneuse of forest residues for the burning and the generation of energy. Innovation and integration of technology and operations to rgy. Innovation and integration of technology and operations to optimize the management models of different types of forest resioptimize the management models of different types of forest residues. dues. Biomass Energy Plants in Brazil and the International :Biomass Energy Plants in Brazil and the International :Biomass Energy Plants in Brazil and the International :Biomass Energy Plants in Brazil and the International :Biomass Energy Plants in Brazil and the International :Biomass Energy Plants in Brazil and the International :Biomass Energy Plants in Brazil and the International :Biomass Energy Plants in Brazil and the International : Since inception, the Brazil Biomass and International BMC idenSince inception, the Brazil Biomass and International BMC identified tified bottlenecks in the future commercial supply of biomass waste oribottlenecks in the future commercial supply of biomass waste originated from forest and there is a demand and widespread use: ginated from forest and there is a demand and widespread use: Looking for international companies, increasing from Wood chips Looking for international companies, increasing from Wood chips and biomass and that hardly can be satisfied with waste from and biomass and that hardly can be satisfied with waste from forestry operations (tendency to grinding of wood and for increaforestry operations (tendency to grinding of wood and for increasing prices). Localization assent bit of forest residues. sing prices). Localization assent bit of forest residues. Advantages of Energy crops:Advantages of Energy crops:Advantages of Energy crops:Advantages of Energy crops:Advantages of Energy crops:Advantages of Energy crops:Advantages of Energy crops:Advantages of Energy crops: Energy crops with lower overall costs of production. StabilizatEnergy crops with lower overall costs of production. Stabilization of prices and the pressure on timber and ion of prices and the pressure on timber and other forest products which currently derive raw material for otother forest products which currently derive raw material for other industrial sectors. Increased demand for biomass could be meher industrial sectors. Increased demand for biomass could be met with t with new areas of crops on a large scale. new areas of crops on a large scale. Objectives for 2008/2009 and the Biomass Brazil International:Objectives for 2008/2009 and the Biomass Brazil International:Objectives for 2008/2009 and the Biomass Brazil International:Objectives for 2008/2009 and the Biomass Brazil International:Objectives for 2008/2009 and the Biomass Brazil International:Objectives for 2008/2009 and the Biomass Brazil International:Objectives for 2008/2009 and the Biomass Brazil International:Objectives for 2008/2009 and the Biomass Brazil International: The process with new industrial production units in Rio de JaneThe process with new industrial production units in Rio de Janeiro, iro, Northeast, Sao Paulo, Rio Grande do Sul and Parana. Produce and Northeast, Sao Paulo, Rio Grande do Sul and Parana. Produce and export to international customers 100,000 tonnes per month of export to international customers 100,000 tonnes per month of paper Wood chips and pine and eucalyptus of 100,000 tonnes per mpaper Wood chips and pine and eucalyptus of 100,000 tonnes per month of forest biomass with the waste to the plants for coonth of forest biomass with the waste to the plants for co--generation of energy. Capture new energy markets. Start the convgeneration of energy. Capture new energy markets. Start the conversion of consumption of fossil higher price associated with theersion of consumption of fossil higher price associated with theproduction of industrial steam. Other technologies in use production of industrial steam. Other technologies in use -- gasification and pyrolysisgasification and pyrolysis

CarbonCarbon

22


Much of the raw materials we use for biomass comes from forests Much of the raw materials we use for biomass comes from forests certified. Sustainable forestry practices and care management certified. Sustainable forestry practices and care management plans for economic viability, ecological integrity and social juplans for economic viability, ecological integrity and social justice. We use 100% of forest production capacity, both for the pstice. We use 100% of forest production capacity, both for the production roduction of wood chips or the use of forest residues in the form of biomaof wood chips or the use of forest residues in the form of biomass. The general aim is to reduce emissions of the greenhouse effss. The general aim is to reduce emissions of the greenhouse effect of ect of gases through the establishment of sustainable forest plantationgases through the establishment of sustainable forest plantations of eucalyptus for industrial purposes and cos of eucalyptus for industrial purposes and co--generation of energy. generation of energy.

Unlike fossil fuels or nonUnlike fossil fuels or non--renewable, energy forests provide a great service environment inrenewable, energy forests provide a great service environment in that it enables the recycling of CO2. In other that it enables the recycling of CO2. In other words, from the photosynthesis, forests absorb the existing CO2 words, from the photosynthesis, forests absorb the existing CO2 in the atmosphere, store the carbon in biomass and become a sourin the atmosphere, store the carbon in biomass and become a source ce of renewable energy. The Biomass Project also has a component foof renewable energy. The Biomass Project also has a component for reducing emissions of methane (CH4). r reducing emissions of methane (CH4).

The replacement of the array of nonThe replacement of the array of non--renewable fossil fuels by the burning of renewable biomass reducrenewable fossil fuels by the burning of renewable biomass reduces the amount of greenhouse es the amount of greenhouse gases from human activities emitted into the atmosphere. Within gases from human activities emitted into the atmosphere. Within the carbon market, the planting of forests energy may have benefthe carbon market, the planting of forests energy may have benefits its in two ways, through carbon sequestration done on plant growth ain two ways, through carbon sequestration done on plant growth and reduce emissions through the replacement of the energy matrixnd reduce emissions through the replacement of the energy matrixof fossil fuels by biomass. Our goal is the use of forest residuof fossil fuels by biomass. Our goal is the use of forest residues, which replace the emissions of methane from forest residues es, which replace the emissions of methane from forest residues and and reduce carbon emissions from fossil fuel combustion in the replareduce carbon emissions from fossil fuel combustion in the replacement of polluting energy matrix. The sequestration of carbon fcement of polluting energy matrix. The sequestration of carbon from rom forest plantings energy, is eligible within the Clean Developmenforest plantings energy, is eligible within the Clean Development Mechanism t Mechanism -- CDM, as activity of Forest / Forestry CDM, as activity of Forest / Forestry -- A / R (the original A / R (the original English Aforestation / Reforestation), in the case of forests ofEnglish Aforestation / Reforestation), in the case of forests of eucalyptus and pine. The methodology AReucalyptus and pine. The methodology AR--AM0005 was approved by the AM0005 was approved by the panel of methodologies of the UN Framework Convention for Climatpanel of methodologies of the UN Framework Convention for Climate Change. e Change.

The use of the entire production chain from the tree, even a parThe use of the entire production chain from the tree, even a part for commerce and energy potential of biomass of forest residuet for commerce and energy potential of biomass of forest residues in s in the cothe co--generation of energy is a practice widely accepted within the CDgeneration of energy is a practice widely accepted within the CDM and markets volunteers, taking an important role in reducing M and markets volunteers, taking an important role in reducing emissions from fossil fuels recognized and accepted around the wemissions from fossil fuels recognized and accepted around the worldorld

23


Reference Design for Reduced Emissions from the Use of Waste PowReference Design for Reduced Emissions from the Use of Waste PowReference Design for Reduced Emissions from the Use of Waste PowReference Design for Reduced Emissions from the Use of Waste PowReference Design for Reduced Emissions from the Use of Waste PowReference Design for Reduced Emissions from the Use of Waste PowReference Design for Reduced Emissions from the Use of Waste PowReference Design for Reduced Emissions from the Use of Waste Power Plant of the Forestry Production of Wood Chips and biomasser Plant of the Forestry Production of Wood Chips and biomasser Plant of the Forestry Production of Wood Chips and biomasser Plant of the Forestry Production of Wood Chips and biomasser Plant of the Forestry Production of Wood Chips and biomasser Plant of the Forestry Production of Wood Chips and biomasser Plant of the Forestry Production of Wood Chips and biomasser Plant of the Forestry Production of Wood Chips and biomass. . The first project of business that will generate the carbon credThe first project of business that will generate the carbon credit involves the plant where Wood Chips used throughout the produit involves the plant where Wood Chips used throughout the production ction chain for international business. Biomass in the form of wood ischain for international business. Biomass in the form of wood is provided by owners of the region. The biomass wastes that wouldprovided by owners of the region. The biomass wastes that would be be stored in batteries in the open, Decomposing and generating methstored in batteries in the open, Decomposing and generating methane will be used for industrial process. With the project the woane will be used for industrial process. With the project the wood od chips are avoiding the generation of methane. chips are avoiding the generation of methane.

Project: Generating renewable energy source, in addition to avoiProject: Generating renewable energy source, in addition to avoiding the generation of methane. ding the generation of methane. Reducing emissions (energy): 50,586 TCO2 Reducing emissions (energy): 50,586 TCO2 -- Reducing emissions (methane): 247,501 tCO2 Reducing emissions (methane): 247,501 tCO2 Period of obtaining credits: 21 years (3 periods of 7 years) Period of obtaining credits: 21 years (3 periods of 7 years) Value tonne of carbon: Value tonne of carbon: €€ 15 15 -- Estimates of Revenue with carbon credits: U.S. $ 12072523.00 Estimates of Revenue with carbon credits: U.S. $ 12072523.00

Reference Design for Reduced Emissions from Power Generation by Reference Design for Reduced Emissions from Power Generation by Reference Design for Reduced Emissions from Power Generation by Reference Design for Reduced Emissions from Power Generation by Reference Design for Reduced Emissions from Power Generation by Reference Design for Reduced Emissions from Power Generation by Reference Design for Reduced Emissions from Power Generation by Reference Design for Reduced Emissions from Power Generation by Use of Forestry and Waste Biomass Power Plant by the Use of Forestry and Waste Biomass Power Plant by the Use of Forestry and Waste Biomass Power Plant by the Use of Forestry and Waste Biomass Power Plant by the Use of Forestry and Waste Biomass Power Plant by the Use of Forestry and Waste Biomass Power Plant by the Use of Forestry and Waste Biomass Power Plant by the Use of Forestry and Waste Biomass Power Plant by the cogeneration of Energycogeneration of Energycogeneration of Energycogeneration of Energycogeneration of Energycogeneration of Energycogeneration of Energycogeneration of Energy. The second project of business we are offering to the market a. The second project of business we are offering to the market and will be developed by a cond will be developed by a co--generation Power generation Power Plant Power with the use of forest residues and for the generatiPlant Power with the use of forest residues and for the generation of electricity. Results in higher project for commercial use on of electricity. Results in higher project for commercial use of of biomass cobiomass co--generation of energy in Brazil and one of the largest in the worgeneration of energy in Brazil and one of the largest in the world, contributing substantially to sustainable development ld, contributing substantially to sustainable development locally, both in view of mitigation of environmental problems aslocally, both in view of mitigation of environmental problems as the current generation of municipal revenue. We have the approvthe current generation of municipal revenue. We have the approval of al of the Carbon Fund of the World Bank, resulting in perspective as athe Carbon Fund of the World Bank, resulting in perspective as a model for generating correct and monitored by certificates of cmodel for generating correct and monitored by certificates of carbon arbon credits. Description of Project: The project consists of replacicredits. Description of Project: The project consists of replacing the use of waste biomass to renewable (splinter of wood, sawdng the use of waste biomass to renewable (splinter of wood, sawdust, etc.). ust, etc.). To generate steam and power. Project: Generating renewable energTo generate steam and power. Project: Generating renewable energy source, in addition to avoiding the generation of methane arisy source, in addition to avoiding the generation of methane arising ing from the storage of waste batteries in the open forest. from the storage of waste batteries in the open forest.

Project: Replacing the consumption of 11,300 tonnes of fossil fuProject: Replacing the consumption of 11,300 tonnes of fossil fuel and biomass to generate energy. el and biomass to generate energy. Reducing emissions: 32,700 TCO2 Reducing emissions: 32,700 TCO2 -- Amount of ton of carbon: Amount of ton of carbon: €€ $ 15 $ 15

The mill will operate providing electricity and heat from the saThe mill will operate providing electricity and heat from the same fuel, biomass, from the waste of our plant. In addition to sume fuel, biomass, from the waste of our plant. In addition to supplying pplying much of the energy consumption in the region, the Mill will stremuch of the energy consumption in the region, the Mill will strengthen the economy adding value to a product before it was discangthen the economy adding value to a product before it was discarded rded and would undermine the environment. We use the example of Tractand would undermine the environment. We use the example of Tractebel Energy that sells carbon credits of the Office of Coebel Energy that sells carbon credits of the Office of Co--generation generation Lages, enterprise certified as Clean Development by the United NLages, enterprise certified as Clean Development by the United Nations. The plant generates energy from waste from the logging ations. The plant generates energy from waste from the logging industry in the region, avoiding the emission of methane gas wouindustry in the region, avoiding the emission of methane gas would be released with the decomposition of wood and cause the ld be released with the decomposition of wood and cause the increase of greenhouse effect with the consequent increase in thincrease of greenhouse effect with the consequent increase in the destruction of the ozone layer. With that attitude more the coe destruction of the ozone layer. With that attitude more the company mpany strengthens its commitment to environmental preservationstrengthens its commitment to environmental preservation

24

BRASIL BIOMASSA E ENERGIA RENOVÁVEL S.A. Biomass Wood ChipsBiomass Wood Chips

Biomass fuel comes from a renewable, sustainable resource base. Biomass fuel comes from a renewable, sustainable resource base. Fossil fuels will eventually run out, but with proper Fossil fuels will eventually run out, but with proper forestry practices, the biomass resource base can be sustained iforestry practices, the biomass resource base can be sustained indefinitely.ndefinitely.

Biomass Wood Chips prices have been stable historically and are Biomass Wood Chips prices have been stable historically and are not directly linked to national or global energy not directly linked to national or global energy markets. Biomass fuels can be expected to increase in price moremarkets. Biomass fuels can be expected to increase in price more slowly than competing fuels. Over the last 15slowly than competing fuels. Over the last 15--20 20 years biomass prices have stayed level. years biomass prices have stayed level.

Biomass Wood Chips systems are often capable of giving higher leBiomass Wood Chips systems are often capable of giving higher levels of comfort at a lower energy cost. Because vels of comfort at a lower energy cost. Because biomass fuels are very inexpensive, many building owners feel thbiomass fuels are very inexpensive, many building owners feel they can now afford comfortable building temperatures ey can now afford comfortable building temperatures in winter weather. With higherin winter weather. With higher--priced conventional fuels, owners often reduce temperatures or rpriced conventional fuels, owners often reduce temperatures or reduce ventilation to educe ventilation to save money.save money.

Future energy taxes, such as a carbon tax or a Btu tax, are lessFuture energy taxes, such as a carbon tax or a Btu tax, are lesslikely to impact the price of biomass fuels compared to fossil likely to impact the price of biomass fuels compared to fossil fuels. In national policy discussions, energy taxes generally fuels. In national policy discussions, energy taxes generally give preference to renewable, locally supplied fuels that do notgive preference to renewable, locally supplied fuels that do notlead to global warming.lead to global warming.

Biomass has a negligible sulfur content, so its combustion Biomass has a negligible sulfur content, so its combustion does not contribute to the atmospheric buildup of oxides of does not contribute to the atmospheric buildup of oxides of sulfur (SOx), a cause of acid rain. When biomass is burned for sulfur (SOx), a cause of acid rain. When biomass is burned for energy, using wood from sustainable forestry practices, there energy, using wood from sustainable forestry practices, there is no net increase in the greenhouse gases that cause climate is no net increase in the greenhouse gases that cause climate change when biomass replaces fossil fuels, there is a net change when biomass replaces fossil fuels, there is a net reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

25

BRASIL BIOMASSA E ENERGIA RENOVÁVEL S.A. Biomass and Renewable EnergyBiomass and Renewable Energy

Using wood wastes from sustainable forestry as fuel increases thUsing wood wastes from sustainable forestry as fuel increases the e health of the forest resource. Brazil Biomass are looking for nehealth of the forest resource. Brazil Biomass are looking for new w markets for lowmarkets for low--grade wood wastes from the forest, as a way to grade wood wastes from the forest, as a way to remove cull trees and improve forest health.remove cull trees and improve forest health.

Biomass systems are relatively easy to convert to other fuels anBiomass systems are relatively easy to convert to other fuels and d so offer great flexibility for an uncertain energy future. Solidso offer great flexibility for an uncertain energy future. Solid--fuel fuel systems, particularly those made to burn chunky fuels like wood systems, particularly those made to burn chunky fuels like wood chips, can readily be converted to burn almost any other fuel.chips, can readily be converted to burn almost any other fuel.

The greatest environmental benefit of burning wood for energy isThe greatest environmental benefit of burning wood for energy is in its positive in its positive impact in moderating climate change. CO2 buildup in the atmospheimpact in moderating climate change. CO2 buildup in the atmosphere is the re is the primary cause of global climate change. Fossil fuel combustion tprimary cause of global climate change. Fossil fuel combustion takes carbon akes carbon that was locked away underground (as crude oil and gas) and putsthat was locked away underground (as crude oil and gas) and puts it in the it in the atmosphere as CO2. When wood is burned, however, it recycles caratmosphere as CO2. When wood is burned, however, it recycles carbon that bon that was already in the natural carbon cycle. The net effect of burniwas already in the natural carbon cycle. The net effect of burning wood fuel is ng wood fuel is that no new CO2 is added to the atmosphere, as long as the foresthat no new CO2 is added to the atmosphere, as long as the forests from which ts from which the wood came are sustainably managed. Therefore, when wood replthe wood came are sustainably managed. Therefore, when wood replaces fossil aces fossil fuel, the net impact is to reduce CO2 levels in the atmosphere sfuel, the net impact is to reduce CO2 levels in the atmosphere significantly. ignificantly.

As public consciousness and information about environmental and As public consciousness and information about environmental and resource resource issues increases, often see wood energy as an attractive choice issues increases, often see wood energy as an attractive choice over fossil over fossil fuelsfuels.

26

BRASIL BIOMASSA E ENERGIA RENOVÁVEL S.A. Business BiomassBusiness Biomass

The principal economic advantage of woodThe principal economic advantage of wood--chip SPE Santa Catarina chip SPE Santa Catarina Brazil is that their fuel is considerably less expensive than coBrazil is that their fuel is considerably less expensive than competing mpeting fuels. This means that woodfuels. This means that wood--chip systems offer greater security from chip systems offer greater security from future fuel price shocks. Also, as a locally produced, renewablefuture fuel price shocks. Also, as a locally produced, renewable fuel, fuel, wood chips can offer both environmental and local economic benefwood chips can offer both environmental and local economic benefits its that other fuels cannot match. that other fuels cannot match. More details visit our corporate web site More details visit our corporate web site www.internationalrenewablesnergy.comwww.internationalrenewablesnergy.com or see our international staff, or see our international staff, the business of biomass.the business of biomass.

Wood Chips Brazil Wood Chips Brazil Wood Chips Brazil Wood Chips Brazil Wood Chips Brazil Wood Chips Brazil Wood Chips Brazil Wood Chips Brazil Brazil Biomass and Renewable Energy Brazil Biomass and Renewable Energy Brazil Biomass and Renewable Energy Brazil Biomass and Renewable Energy Brazil Biomass and Renewable Energy Brazil Biomass and Renewable Energy Brazil Biomass and Renewable Energy Brazil Biomass and Renewable Energy –––––––– SPE Wood Chips SCSPE Wood Chips SCSPE Wood Chips SCSPE Wood Chips SCSPE Wood Chips SCSPE Wood Chips SCSPE Wood Chips SCSPE Wood Chips SC--------SP BrazilSP BrazilSP BrazilSP BrazilSP BrazilSP BrazilSP BrazilSP Brazil570, Candido Hartmann, 24 570, Candido Hartmann, 24 570, Candido Hartmann, 24 570, Candido Hartmann, 24 570, Candido Hartmann, 24 570, Candido Hartmann, 24 570, Candido Hartmann, 24 570, Candido Hartmann, 24 –––––––– 243 Champagnat Curitiba Paran243 Champagnat Curitiba Paran243 Champagnat Curitiba Paran243 Champagnat Curitiba Paran243 Champagnat Curitiba Paran243 Champagnat Curitiba Paran243 Champagnat Curitiba Paran243 Champagnat Curitiba ParanááááááááPhone 55 41 33352284Phone 55 41 33352284Phone 55 41 33352284Phone 55 41 33352284Phone 55 41 33352284Phone 55 41 33352284Phone 55 41 33352284Phone 55 41 33352284 and 55 41 88630864 Skype CelsoOliveira1 or and 55 41 88630864 Skype CelsoOliveira1 or and 55 41 88630864 Skype CelsoOliveira1 or and 55 41 88630864 Skype CelsoOliveira1 or and 55 41 88630864 Skype CelsoOliveira1 or and 55 41 88630864 Skype CelsoOliveira1 or and 55 41 88630864 Skype CelsoOliveira1 or and 55 41 88630864 Skype CelsoOliveira1 or celso.marcelo.de.oliveira ecelso.marcelo.de.oliveira ecelso.marcelo.de.oliveira ecelso.marcelo.de.oliveira ecelso.marcelo.de.oliveira ecelso.marcelo.de.oliveira ecelso.marcelo.de.oliveira ecelso.marcelo.de.oliveira e--------mail mail mail mail mail mail mail mail [email protected]@[email protected]@[email protected]@[email protected]@onda.com.br and and and and and and and and [email protected]@internationalrenewablesenergy.cominfo@internationalrenewablesenergy.cominfo@internationalrenewablesenergy.cominfo@internationalrenewablesenergy.cominfo@internationalrenewablesenergy.cominfo@internationalrenewablesenergy.cominfo@internationalrenewablesenergy.com [email protected]@[email protected]@[email protected]@[email protected]@yahoo.co.uk

The progress has been made, the 2010 target of 21 % renewable elThe progress has been made, the 2010 target of 21 % renewable electricity for EU corresponding to 22.1 % for EU15 will not be ectricity for EU corresponding to 22.1 % for EU15 will not be achieved under current policies and measures. Instead, currentlyachieved under current policies and measures. Instead, currently implemented policies will probably result in a share of betweenimplemented policies will probably result in a share of between18 % and 19 % in 2010. It has been identified that the main reas18 % and 19 % in 2010. It has been identified that the main reason why the target is not being achieved is because the on why the target is not being achieved is because the production of electricity from biomass has not been as high as iproduction of electricity from biomass has not been as high as initially foreseen.nitially foreseen.

The United Kingdom is seeking to reduce its carbon footprint to The United Kingdom is seeking to reduce its carbon footprint to meet its obligations under both the European Union (EU) and the meet its obligations under both the European Union (EU) and the Kyoto Protocol. The EU has set a goal of reducing energy consumpKyoto Protocol. The EU has set a goal of reducing energy consumption in its member states by 20 percent. It also intends to tion in its member states by 20 percent. It also intends to have biofuels make up 10 percent of all transportation fuels by have biofuels make up 10 percent of all transportation fuels by 2020. Under the Kyoto Protocol, the country has agreed to 2020. Under the Kyoto Protocol, the country has agreed to reduce its 1990 carbon emissions by 12.5 percent by 2012, and itreduce its 1990 carbon emissions by 12.5 percent by 2012, and it is on track to meet that goal. Imports will continue to be an is on track to meet that goal. Imports will continue to be an important part of the strategy, especially for transport fuels aimportant part of the strategy, especially for transport fuels and biomass cofired with wood chips for electricity production. nd biomass cofired with wood chips for electricity production. Currently, the UK imports the equivalent of 54 terawattCurrently, the UK imports the equivalent of 54 terawatt--hours of biomass for energy production. This is more than half ohours of biomass for energy production. This is more than half of the f the countrycountry’’s potential biomass production under the biomass strategy. Impors potential biomass production under the biomass strategy. Imports of biomass and biofuels are expected to increase.ts of biomass and biofuels are expected to increase.

27


28


29


30


brazil biomass and renewable energy

Documents