World Economic Forum—3B Platform: Biorefineries, Biotechnology and Bioenergy in North America

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
11 - 12 October

Shale Gas—Change of the Game?

Round Table: Interplay Between Demand for Shale Gas and Ethanol—Potential Decrease of Demand?

The current boom of shale gas in the U.S. and potentially in other countries offers cheap fossil feedstock for Chemicals and Energy Industries. This session will look at the potential impact of this development towards the biorefinery industry.

1. How will shale gas impact the demand for alternative feedstock?
2. What is the energy mix vision for the next 20 years from now?

Neal Walters, A.T. Kearney partner, Toronto