17/04/2026
Looking forward to this upcoming event, IrBEA's 25th National Bioenergy Conference – Solid Biomass 🌱
A great opportunity to hear from industry experts like Des O’Toole and Ken Worrell on energy security, forestry, and the real role biomass is playing in decarbonising industrial heat. If you are interested in practical, scalable solutions for the energy transition, this is well worth attending.
Both represent companies that are long standing WFQA members
We are pleased to spotlight two key speakers at the upcoming IrBEA's 25th National Bioenergy Conference - Solid Biomass 🌱🔥
📅 Thursday 7th May 202:6
🏨 Killashee Hotel
Des O'Toole & Ken Worrell
Des O’Toole will address the critical theme of energy security ⚡ sharing an industry perspective on how domestic biomass can strengthen resilience while delivering practical solutions for large-scale industrial heat users transitioning away from fossil fuels.
With proven examples from pharmaceutical companies, this session will highlight how biomass is already providing a scalable, dispatchable and lower-carbon alternative ♻️ for significant industrial heat demand.
🌳 Ken Worrell, of Worrell Timber Group will focus on the role of forestry and wood fuel within the energy market. His presentation will explore both the positive contribution of forestry to renewable energy supply, as well as the key challenges facing the sector offering valuable insight from a leading industry operator.
Together, these perspectives will provide a balanced and practical view of how biomass and forestry are supporting the transition to a more secure and sustainable energy future 🔋🌍
📅 Join us at the IrBEA 25th National Bioenergy Conference – Biomass to hear directly from industry leaders.
Registration🎟️ https://IrBEAConferencesolidbiomass2026.eventbrite.ie
Event website: www.nationalbioenergyconference.ie
Balcas Energy
Bord na Móna Fuels
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment
Teagasc
Woodco Renewable Energy
Green Belt ltd
