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Washington, 20 November 2008 – The Netherlands will host the next International Greenhouse Gas Technologies Control Conference (GHGT) in 2010 it has been announced. Today in a video message, Jacqueline Cramer, the Dutch Minister of the Environment and Spatial Planning invites corporate companies and experts on greenhouse gas technologies to join the next bi-annual conference.

GHGT-10 will focus not only on advances in carbon capture and storage technology, but also on the policies and measures needed to facilitate wide scale implementation.

Climate change expert from Ecofys, Chris Hendriks, predicts that the 2010 conference will come at a time when carbon capture and storage is high on the political agenda. He said: “crucial decisions will have to be made about carbon capture and storage. The conference will have a significant role in helping shape global policy on this issue.”

During the closing session of the Washington conference the organization is handed over to the Netherlands’ team, supported by the IEA Greenhouse Gas R&D programme, consisting of:
• Ecofys (part of sustainable energy solutions provider Econcern)
• Energy research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN)
• Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO)
• Utrecht University

About the GHGT
The Green House Gas Technologies conference (GHGT) series has established itself as the principal international platform for exhibiting and discussing new greenhouse gas mitigation technologies. This series has become a focal point for international research on carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS).

The Washington conference (GHGT-9) is the largest held to date, attracting over 1400 delegates. The GHGT-10 anticipates that about 1800 delegates will participate in the conference taking place at the RAI in Amsterdam, from September 19 to September 23 in 2010.

About Carbon Capture and Storage
Many countries, including the Netherlands are supporting research into CCS, including pilot or demonstration projects. The EU has expressed an ambition to realise ten to twelve large CCS demonstration projects by as soon as 2015.

Note for the editor

Ecofys (www.ecofys.com)
Ecofys is a leading knowledge and innovation company in the field of renewable energy, energy efficiency and climate change. It delivers research and service solutions from product development to implementation management. Ecofys' clients are energy companies, financial institutions and corporate businesses, governments and local authorities, international institutions, project developers, housing associations, building companies and energy consumers around the world.
Ecofys is part of Econcern, whose mission is: ‘a sustainable energy supply for everyone’. Econcern, which employs around 1,200 professionals in 20 countries across the world, was ranked No. 234 in Europe’s top 500 listing of high growth, job-creating companies in 2007.

About the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO) –www.tno.nl
TNO applies scientific knowledge with the aim of strengthening the innovative power of industry and government. TNO holds a prominent independent and objective position. TNO is versatile. Each day some 4500 professionals work on developing and applying knowledge.

TNO is active in five core areas:
• TNO Quality of Life
• TNO Defence, Security and Safety
• TNO Science and Industry
• TNO Built Environment and Geosciences
• TNO Information and Communication Technology

About the Energy research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN) - www.ecn.nl
Energy research is concentrated on themes that contribute to a globally sustainable use of energy. This includes the development of technologies for the use of renewable energy, energy storage and energy conversion, including low-emission combustion. ECN can optimally employ the multi-disciplinary nature of its research potential and its particular expertise, experience, and professionalism in the construction and operation of complex research installations. With a staff of over 600 people and an annual budget of EUR 70 million, ECN has developed a portfolio of proprietary technologies and patents of which some are ready to be commercialized through spin-out companies.

About Utrecht University
Established in 1636, Utrecht University has evolved into a leading modern research university with a growing international reputation. On the 2008 Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities, Utrecht University ranked first in the Netherlands, ninth in Europe and 47nd in the world. With nearly 30,000 students and 8,500 employees divided over 7 faculties, Utrecht University spans the entire spectrum of academic research and education.

About IEA GHG
The IEA Greenhouse Gas R&D Programme (IEA GHG) is a major international collaborative programme undertaking research on greenhouse gas mitigation. IEA GHG members include 19 countries and 18 multinational sponsors. IEA GHG is an impartial source of information on technologies capable of achieving deep reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. There are a range of technologies that could be used to substantially reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and IEA.

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