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Richard Olliver, Scott Vanderau & Andrea Neal
Presentation Title:
Biomass Conversion Technologies: An Overview of Opportunities and Obstacles
Richard Olliver, Partner and Scott Vanderau, Partner, Energy Transaction Advisors, LLC (ETA) and Dr. Andrea Neal, Ph.D., President & Board Member, Blue Capital, LLC
Abstract:
This session offers a comprehensive overview of advanced biomass conversion technologies, including gasification, pyrolysis, and plasma arc systems. Mr. Olliver and Mr. Vanderau will explore the science behind each process, their respective efficiencies, feedstock compatibility, environmental impacts, and end-product applications. Attendees will gain insights into how these technologies can transform agricultural and organic waste into valuable fuels, chemicals, and energy—supporting circular economy goals and reducing landfill dependency. Ideal for stakeholders in waste management, renewable energy, and sustainable agriculture sectors.
Olliver Bio:
Mr. Olliver has over 40 years experience in the global energy and infrastructure industries. His current focus is on the Energy sector, with an emphasis on energy process technology commercialization consistent with the concepts of waste-toenergy (WTE), cleantech, green technologies, sustainability, decarbonization, PFAS destruction and the circular economy. He is recognized globally as an authority on PYROLYSIS, GASIFICATION, PLASMA ARC & SYNGAS GENERATION, and most recently has been engaged on work in the Renewable Energy sector, mainly biomass and waste conversion and disposal, to produce syngas and higher value products, including hydrogen, methanol, RNG, DME, power and other derivatives. Mr. Olliver is a Partner of ETA – Energy Transaction Advisors, with HQ in Denver, Colorado, USA, providing technical and commercial advisory services to project developers, financial partners, and technology suppliers in the oil & gas, refining, gasification, petrochemicals, plastics and infrastructure arena. Typical recent assignments in the Energy industry include Due Diligence, Independent Engineer, Program Manager, and similar roles. Website is www.energytransactionadvisors.com.
Vanderau Bio:
Mr. Vanderau is a partner at Energy Transaction Advisors and a chemical engineer with 25 years of experience in the energy and chemical process industries. Mr. Vanderau has specialized in process modeling/design and technical/financial reviews of alternative energy and chemical projects by providing consulting services related to project development, project finance, acquisition, and federal incentive programs. He has managed and participated in projects related to blue and green hydrogen, waste and biomass to transportation fuels, renewable power, carbon capture and sequestration, and chemical processing. He has participated in the development of fertilizer, fossil power, gas storage, and renewable power projects, performing process modeling, air permitting support, and contract review for these projects.
Neal Bio:
Dr. Neal is a Visionary Circular Carbon Recovery and Transitional Fuels Innovator. For 20 years, Dr Neal has been at the forefront of Blue Economy Business, Climate Change, and Technology Development, as a senior executive and founder of five companies. She holds a Bachelor of Science from Purdue University, and a PhD from The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences.