Energy Transition Conference – 15 OCTOBER 2025

Pierre Schellekens

Director for Energy Policy: Strategy and Coordination at EC DG ENER – European Commission
Topic: EU Strategy towards a CO₂-Free European Energy Sector

The European Union is entering in a delivering phase of its climate and energy objectives. Building on the European Green Deal and REPowerEU, the focus is now shifting from legislative design to concrete implementation, investment, and deployment of clean technologies. The European Commission – and in particular the Directorate-General for Energy – will continue to steer this transformation towards a fully decarbonised, integrated, and resilient energy system.

The forthcoming Clean Investment Strategy together with the Grids Package, will form key pillars of this effort. These initiatives will set the framework for accelerating clean technology deployment, modernising Europe’s energy infrastructure, and securing the transition towards a CO₂-free energy sector by 2040, ensuring Europe remains both sustainable and globally competitive.

Andreas Lembacher

Head of Group Energy Trading – Kelag / Interenergo
Topic: Renewable Energy Supply for Energy-Intensive Industries

As renewable energy becomes increasingly important in global energy markets, Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) have emerged as essential tools for supporting the development of renewable energy projects. With the reduction of government subsidies, PPAs provide companies with a market-driven approach to achieving sustainability objectives, securing long-term price stability, and mitigating energy market risks.

These agreements offer a reliable method for businesses to participate in the transition to clean energy. A Power Purchase Agreement is a contract between an off-taker and a power producer to purchase electricity at an agreed price for a specified period. Intermediaries such as Kelag and Interenergo d.o.o. facilitate these agreements by connecting energy producers with corporate buyers, while also providing risk management and contractual support to ensure effective energy procurement.

This keynote will provide a detailed overview of various PPA business models — including onsite, offsite, and virtual models — and their growing significance for companies aiming to meet sustainability targets. It will also examine the role of PPAs in helping energy-intensive industries and utilities stabilize energy costs and expand their renewable energy portfolios in the context of the broader energy transition.

Markus Lintl

Head of Industry and New Business – Orcan Energy
Topic: Clean Electricity from Waste Heat: Act Now and Remain Flexible for the Future

Utilizing waste heat for electricity generation enhances efficiency and reduces CO₂ emissions. A modular approach offers immediate cost savings on electricity while ensuring maximum adaptability. Whether production shifts, heat demand fluctuates, or regulations evolve, this approach allows for seamless adjustments — the no-regret move in uncertain times.

Bernd Lieber

Manager Sales and Projects – Ochsner Energy
Topic: Decarbonisation of Heat by Industrial Heat Pumps

Decarbonising industrial heat is a key lever in achieving climate goals. This presentation will demonstrate how industrial heat pumps can significantly reduce fossil fuel consumption by utilizing waste heat and generating high-temperature heat.

We will explore technological advancements, economic potential, and real-world applications — showing how companies can meet their sustainability targets through modern heat pump solutions.

Aliki van Heek

Sustainable Energy Business Research – Bèta Research GmbH

Small Modular/Medium-sized Reactors: technology basis, type categories, role in nuclear sector development, status in the world, what is not new new (demonstrated in earlier prototypes) and what is new (changes circumstances and innovations), contribution potential to CO2 emissions reduction.