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LMI Bio Economy Event 5th July 2017
This investment forms part of the Humber LEP's European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) allocation"
The Bio-economy – What’s it all about ?
Gesa Reiss
York, North Yorkshire & East Riding LEP
The Bio-economy …
includes the production of bio-mass and the conversion of renewable
biological resources into products, such as food, chemicals and energy
includes sectors such as agriculture, aquaculture, horticulture, forestry,
food & drink, industrial biotechnology, bio-energy, utilities and waste.
reduces the use of petrochemicals, virgin materials and finite resources.
could be positively disruptive to established carbon-intensive systems.
at its best when part of the circular economy.
The Best Of…..
Precision Agriculture increasing sustainability of sector; feeding 9
billion people
Arable and livestock farming, urban farming, drones, e-Shepherds, robotics, data acquisition technologies, coupled with the concept of the Internet of Things.
Energy Wind or bio-waste to hydrogen to fuelling station – zero emissions
Hydrogen as energy carrier not as source.
Bio-hydrogen from Anaerobic Digestion could be used.
Toyota Mirai is out !
Bio-refining Sugar beet / carrot waste to cellulose fibre to additives for paints, coatings, concrete to increase crack resistance also improves flexibility / durability in fishing rods and skateboards (bio-composite with carbon fibre)
Facts & Figures
UK:
£220Bn in GVA (13.6% of total); supported 5.2 million jobs. GVA similar to the combined value of the construction and financial services industries. Opportunities in waste valorisation in £billions. Public funders spent around £610M on research underpinning the Bio-economy (2013) 170,300 jobs to be filled in Food and Drink Manufacturing and Processing (UK) by 2020. Agriculture - 3rd fastest growing sector in terms of jobs. Up to 73,000 technicians across the science industries over the next ten years
Facts & Figures
In Yorkshire & Humber: • GVA £8.7 billion; employs 105,000 people, most are
in farming and food sectors. • Opportunities are significant, esp. in energy (e.g.
advanced biofuels in aviation), chemical building blocks (e.g. bioplastics / polymers), novel foods (e.g. functional foods and nutraceuticals); Robotics & automation; logistics.
• Major employers located in our region providing a
variety of job opportunities.
Employers - examples
• Quorn, McCain Food, Nestlé, Pro-Pak Foods, Heineken, food retailers, William Jackson Food Group
• Croda, Syngenta, BP Chemicals
• Drax, Vivergo, Greenergy
• Universities and colleges and other R&D set-ups
• Soltens, Firmenich
• Associated British Ports (e.g. Immingham Renewable Fuels Terminal)
Skills & expertise
The bioeconomy calls for unusual combinations of technical expertise and skills: • Experts in agronomy, animal and plant health,
precision agriculture, nutrition, food science, processing, packaging, chemistry, biology and engineering , data processing, systems integration, etc.
• Skills in commercial innovation, STEM, partnering, entrepreneurship, leadership, business management
Examples of jobs • Business Systems Analyst - Sensory and
Consumer
• Market Applications Specialist - Global Polymer Additives
• Chemical engineer / process engineer
• Process Operators and technician
• Research scientist
• Farmer / Grower and agronomists
• Drone pilot
Questions ?
Vivergo Fuels
Our Process - What We Do
Wheat Fuel Animal feed
Who We Are
2 Sites in Hull / East Yorkshire
A Great Place to Work
Part of the Wider ABF Group
Our People
Operations & Engineering
Finance & Trading
Support Roles
Growing our Own People
Apprenticeships
Graduate Scheme
Internships
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The Bioeconomy – how
engaged is the
University of Hull?
Professor Phil Leigh
Director of Business Engagement and
Enterprise
Business Engagement and Enterprise
Active engagement with business & corporate
partners
Interface between academics & industry
Developing collaborative & innovative opportunities
Key account holder with industry partners
Exploiting University assets
External use of equipment
Executive education/CPD
Student projects / placements / Interns
Contract research & consultancy
IP development, licensing, spin outs
KTPs & other project & funding opportunities
with industry
A collaborative cluster of eight world-class chemicals and green energy businesses (incl. BP) are located at Saltend Chemicals Park on the banks of the Humber Estuary. Saltend has seen £500m of investment over the past six years – and there’s scope for more. World-class expertise in chemical research, innovation and manufacturing is put to use in everyday applications from clothing to paints, pharmaceuticals to packaging – with 80% of production exported to Europe and beyond.
Industry around the Humber
Biomass logistics – road, rail and sea/port transport
Chemical engineering Supply chain management Economic, political and legal aspects of the
bioeconomy Biological, biomedical and environmental
sciences; Social science aspects of the bioeconomy
including policy related issues & engaging with industry on waste management
Engagement with industry on thermochemical treatments of biomass to produce biofuels & bioenergy
Strong partnership with Humber CATCH training facility that specialises in apprenticeships for process, energy, engineering and renewables industries
Hull brings a focus on industrial engagement especially across Humberside
University of Hull – Bioeconomy expertise
Bioeconomy in the North of England
A Science and Innovation Audit Report sponsored by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy
Innovation framework for the commercial realisation of the bio economy
Mapping capability across the whole north of England
THYME Project Teesside, Hull and York - Mobilising BioEconomy Knowledge Exchange (from the University Capacity and Capability Government Programme)
The THYME Project represents a highly innovative strategy to bring together complementary bio economy Knowledge Exchange (KE) capabilities, leading industrialists and academic expertise from the universities of York, Hull and Teesside to create a ‘vibrant bioeconomy innovation ecosystem’ across the region
The project will have both a regional and a sectoral focus, maximising the potential for connecting the strengths of the partner HEIs with one another and with other regional stakeholders to deliver impact in line with the UK Industrial Strategy
The bio economy encompasses a diverse range of industries including
agriculture, manufacturing of food, feed, chemicals, biologics, materials, biofuels and production of energy, capture & use of CO2 and return of carbon and nutrients to the soil
The global value of the bio economy is now measured in trillions THYME Project will accelerate the establishment of an internationally
recognised cluster of R+D and industrial innovation from this rapidly developing sector driving UK economic growth and creating sustainable jobs
Undergraduate Courses linked to the Bioeconomy
Business School:
Undergraduate Business Management and Supply Chain Learn how to manage global and international
supply chains within a business
Logistics and Supply Chain Management Develop your skills in managing national and international
supply chains through live projects and field trips
Postgraduate Courses linked to the Bioeconomy
Business School:
Postgraduate Research
MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management Learn how to manage the activities and flows of information
between suppliers, manufacturers, logistics service providers and consumers
Business research degrees Work with us for a PhD, MPhil or MSc by Research.
Postgraduate Courses linked to the Bioeconomy
Faculty of Science and Engineering
Undergraduate
Chemical and Energy Engineering Carry out focused research that prepares you to excel in a
field such as renewable energy systems, CO2 utilisation or biofuels.
Chemical Engineering Developed in line with the academic criteria for registration
as a Chartered Engineer.
Ecology and Environment A hands-on degree that develops your knowledge of the
diversity and complexity of the natural world
Postgraduate Courses linked to the Bioeconomy
Faculty of Science and Engineering Postgraduate Taught
MSc in Chemical Engineering Use your advanced skills and understanding to tap into the Humber region's chemical and process sector, worth £6 billion a year.
MSc in Energy Engineering This Masters equips you for specialised roles in energy engineering, or prepares the ground for PhD study.
MSc in Energy Technologies Created in consultation with local employers, this programme exploits our links to the booming energy industry in the Humber region.
MSc in Engineering Management Invaluable insight into the strategic management of businesses to compliment your technical skills.
MSc in Petroleum, Oil and Gas An ideal course for people pursuing a management or technical career in the industry
MSc in Renewable Energy One of the only Masters in the UK specifically designed to train you as a project manager or resource analyst for the renewables sector
Postgraduate Research
Engineering research degrees Work with us for a PhD, MPhil or MSc by Research.
MSc in Environmental Change, Management and Monitoring Gain an in-depth understanding of the causes and impacts of environmental change, and the skills and tools to monitor and manage
them
Institute of Estuarine and Coastal Studies (IESC)
IECS HAS A STRONG BACKGROUND IN MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND THE ASSESSMENT OF HUMAN IMPACTS AND SPECIALISES IN APPLIED MARINE SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING BENTHIC ECOLOGY AND INVERTEBRATES, FISHERIES AND FISH ECOLOGY, ORNITHOLOGY, EIA (FOR VARIOUS ACTIVITIES INCLUDING OFFSHORE WINDFARMS), MARINE PROTECTED AREAS AND ENVIRONMENTAL LEGISLATION
IECS is a multi-disciplinary research and consultancy organisation, within the University of Hull
IECS has been undertaking research and consultancy work in the estuarine and marine
environment for over 30 years, and has extensive survey and analysis facilities,
together with a range of expertise within our professional staff and Associates.
HIFI is a specialist unit at the University of Hull that undertakes a range of research, education, training and consultancy
Established in 1989, HIFI staff and associates have extensive experience in fisheries, conservation and aquatic-resource management. The integration of the institute into the subject group Biological Sciences has allowed greater collaboration and diversification in the research, consultancy and teaching programmes HIFI is able to offer
HIFI’s research programme covers a wide range of disciplines in the field of natural resources, fisheries and the environment. The programme specialises in applied research, with emphasis on the scope for sustainable development, management and commercial developments
Hull International Fisheries Institute (HIFI)
Project AURA
The University of Hull is leading the development of Project Aura, a proposed open-access innovation centre for the offshore wind industry which is supported by key organisations in the sector
Project Aura, led by the University of Hull, has the potential to be a beacon for the Humber and local industry, and play an important part in driving change and future growth
Supply Chain to AURA – e.g. Team Humber Marine Alliance (THMA)
Arch UK Aquaculture Initiative Network
To encourage translation of new technologies
To help improve the contribution of the UK aquaculture industry to national food security
Prof Mike Elliott – WP Leader
CERES Climate Change & European Aquatic RESources
CERES 5.6 million € 26 partners (7 SMEs) 15 European Countries 4 years (2016-2020)
Supporting Fisheries and Aquaculture
Economic consequences for aquatic industries with increases in productivity of fish and shellfish
Bioeconomy related projects
Logistics Institute Understanding the reliability and, moreover, the potential substitution of raw material flows is key to promoting the growth of the Bioeconomy:
Mapping locations of primary biomass production
Ascertaining current and predicted levels of primary production
Mapping routes to and locations of primary biomass users
Where not covered above, mapping significant producers of biomass by-products and waste
Ascertaining stability of supply and quality of by-products and waste
Mapping current known options of reuse and recovery infrastructure
Ascertaining which & how much primary biomass is fungible with by-products & wastes
Derive options for resource cascading and value creation
Mapping inward investment opportunities based on regional (bioeconomy) assets
Understanding the demand
Developing forecast models for both demand and supply
LHOFT: Liverpool - Humber Optimisation of Freight Transport
The LHOFT Project uniquely brings together the combined strength of a major cargo owner (Unilever) the two key port operators at each end of the M62 corridor (ABP on the Humber and Peel Ports on the Mersey)
LHOFT will combine with experts from the rail industry to input into a study lead by the University of Hull's Logistics Institute to develop an end-to-end journey model that promotes the diversion of trade from long distance North-South road routes to ports on the East and West
These freight journeys could be further optimised by the use of rail and offers the potential for a huge reduction in the number of freight miles on the UK road system. Technology to be developed by the University will enable multiple cargo owners to pool volumes to de-risk new sea and rail services through northern ports so removing risk barrier that prevents more cargo using northern ports today (e.g. DRAX Biomass trains)
Flows to be targeted include ferry services to the continent and all container services where the origin or destination of the cargo is on the M62 corridor
National Aquaculture Centre
Knowledge &
Technology Transfer
(incl. IP)
Employment (400m
new jobs for 18-30’s)
Global Bio Tech
Transfer Foundation
DFID (UK – Africa)
Centre of Excellence
for Aquaculture in
Africa
Blue Growth
Project AURA (Hull)
Develop integrated
projects
Bioeconomy
Fish Processing
(Grimsby)
Courses
(Short, BSc,
MSc, PhD, CPD)
HIFI (Hull
International
Fisheries Institute)
IECS (Institute for
Estuarine & Coastal
Studies)
Aquaculture Without
Frontiers (AWS)
(Charity)
Aquaponics New Grimsby based aquaculture centre to adopt a global view
NEPAD – the Development Agency for Africa University of Hull to develop a strategic partnership with NEPAD to deliver
on Aquaculture and the Circular and Bio Economies across Africa Blue Growth and short, CPD and graduates courses that link Fisheries,
Bio Economy (circular economy), Food security (nutrition and health), Logistics (including supply chains), Data (analytics, connectivity, smart cities, sensors, computer science (visualisation expertise (HIVE)), Energy (Renewables, distribution, storage, off-grid, micro grids), Project Aura, HIFI, IECS, Risk (Institute), Climate change (e.g. with the CERES project), Ports, Transport, Engineering (Civils, Electrical and Chemical), Water (flooding, lack of resilience), Infrastructure, Sustainability, Environment, Economics, Project Management, Business Management (policies & governance), Knowledge & Tech Transfer
Industrial engagement
Developing global reach projects and linkages
Funding streams for Bio Economy projects:
European Structural Investment Funds (ESIF)
European Regional Development Fund (ERDF)
Horizon 2020
Innovate UK
Research Councils
Industry
Funding
Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP)
The Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) scheme helps businesses to innovate and grow. It does this by linking them with a university and a graduate to work on a specific project
Each KTP is a three-way partnership between a business, an academic institution and a graduate. The academic institution employs the recently-qualified graduate who works at the company. The graduate, known as the ‘associate’, brings new skills and knowledge to the business
A KTP can last between 12 and 36 months depending on the project and the needs of the business
Energy Works Powering a Green Energy Future
Richard Burgess, Deputy MD, Spencer Group
Our Big Idea
The Vision
What can we do for Hull?
Create a
facility that
generates both
economic value
and pride in the
surrounding area
Improve self-
sufficiency in
handling our own
waste
Improve energy
security
Create a source
of employment
Our Journey
The Technology
Gasifer Boiler /
Super
Heater
Steam Drum
Multi-
cyclon
e
Flu Gas
Treatment
Economiser
Beginners Guide to
Building a Power Station
Skill Gaps
Design
Engineers
Draughtsman
Site
Engineers
Project
Manager
Planner
Commercial
IT
Development
What Skills will
you need?
Numeracy
Appreciation of Engineering
Desire to
build
Pathways to employment
Graduate
Minimum 2:1 degree
in a suitable
degree discipline
or with relevant
experience
Experienced hire
Relevant
qualifications,
skills and work
experience
A year in industry
Entry requirements
depend on age
group/ programme of
study
Work experience
Arranged through
schools/ by direct
contact Ron Dearing UTC
Apprenticeships
GCSE Maths/ English to
Grade C IT Qualification
Degree-level
apprenticeship
requires L3
apprenticeship
qualification
Career Progression
Routes
Women into manufacturing and
engineering
March 2017 - Private and confidential- 01
The Vortex AR 1500 in action Cyclonic Thermal Recovery System
Transforming Waste
To Energy
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Introducing the Vortex AR1500
98% efficiency in waste to
heat conversion
Unique, compact and
versatile
1.5 tonnes of waste per
hour
Within regulatory emission's standards
Low residue No fly ash
Siemens bespoke system control
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Operational key points
Rapid start up: 15 mins to operating
temperatures of 1100°C
Rapid shut down: Less than 30 seconds
Designed to deliver 8000 operating hours per year at minimum
90% efficiency
Safety features include immediate shut down if
fuel supply or air is interrupted
Manufactured in UK to last for at least 20 years
of operational life, by “best in class” suppliers
Normal operating temperature between
1200°C - 1700°C (depending on fuel types)
System flexibility allows for many forms of waste
including plastic, used tyres, RDF and many
more
Maximum temperature of external casing is
under 60°C
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• The Vortex 1500 thermal destruction system is the only proven small-scale pyrolysis system
• With 5 moving parts it is reliable, simple to operate and easy to maintain
• It generates exceptionally high temperatures (1,250c - 1,700c) safely
• The high temperatures of the Vortex 1500 burner will dispose of toxic waste and destroy all pathogens from medical waste or sewage
• Vortex 1500 has only 1% neutral residue (which compares well with other WTE systems which often produce landfill)
• The whole Vortex 1500 system needs minimal land area and no supporting infrastructure
• A full system can be delivered, assembled and commissioned in a few weeks (a fraction of the time needed for standard WTE systems)
UNIQUE TECHNOLOGY COMPACT SIZE
EXCEPTIONAL EFFICIENCY
The Vortex AR 1500 is unique
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DRYERS
HEAT
ENERGY
GENERATORS
BOILERS
CONDENSERS
WATER FILTRATION
ELECTRICITY
DRINKING
WATER
1%
NEUTRAL
RESIDUE
BUILDING BLOCKS
ROAD MATERIAL
Vortex AR1500: energy
benefits
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The Vortex AR 1500 handles all types of
waste
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A typical layout for waste generated by
airline industry
Cyclonic Unit
Airline food waste, packaging & containers
Used tyres, oil filters, engine oil
Newspapers, magazine & used airline tickets
ORC Generator
Continuous Electricity
No harmful emissions or ash residue
Stage 1 preparation
Reducing use of landfill for waste disposal
Air conditioning
Vortex AR1500: Airline industry waste
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A typical layout for disposing of oil contaminated sand, sludge or soil with conversion to electricity
Cyclonic Unit
Oil contamination
Oil lakes
Oil sludge
Dried oil sand
ORC Generator
Continuous Electricity
Rapid & cost effective solution No harmful emissions from process No pre treatment needed Vortex 1500 can be located near to oil contamination site Electricity generation creates revenue upside from waste
disposal
No harmful emissions or ash residue
Vortex AR1500: Contamination from oil well fires
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• Who, What, When, Where, How and Why
• A job is a job, a career is for life • Travel to distant lands, see different cultures,
define new ways • This HAS TO BE FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
• Multi-disciplined • Cross fertilisational thinking! • Passionate
Think outside the box Be Flexible
Want to make a difference
The Vortex AR 1500 is unique – We need unique people who
can…………….
LMI Bio Economy Sector Event Wednesday 5th July 2017
About us
• Specialist land based College – across two campuses
• More than 4,000 students, 900 of these are Degree Students – Honours Degrees,
Foundation Degrees & Masters Degrees
• Extensive commercial enterprises
• Excellent links to employers
Practical study programmes
Subject breadth
• Agriculture
• Animal management
• Business & management
• Childcare
• Environmental studies
• Equine
• Food
• Foundation studies
• Health and social care
• Land-based engineering
• Public services
• Renewable technology
• Sport
• Travel and tourism
Progression Opportunities
NQF Level Typical Qualification
7 Masters Degree
6 Honours Degree
5 Foundation Degree
4 Cert. of Higher Education
3 NVQ3, Extended Diploma, A levels
2 NVQ2, FD, GCSEs at A-C, Apprenticeships
1 NVQ1, GCSEs at D-G
Graduate employability
DLHE 2015 found that
over 96% of Bishop
Burton Graduates
complete further
study or are in
employment six
months after graduating
– the national average
is 76.5%.
Farming then and now
About British Farming
• £108 Billion – value of the UK food sector, the UK’s largest manufacturing sector
• £12.3 billion - the value of UK exports of food and non alcoholic drinks
• 3.9 million – number of people employed in UK food sector
• 475,000 – number of people working in British Agriculture
https://www.nfuonline.com/assets/95509
UK farming workforce
• High levels of self-employment (49%)
• Seasonal working
• Temporary, migrant labour
• Second jobs
• Aging workforce (55% over 45)
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/312548/briefing-paper-ssa12-agriculture.pdf
Problems for agricultural
employers
Agricultural work is perceived as unskilled and low paid - as such, it can be an unattractive career choice.
http://www.ahdb.org.uk/projects/documents/documents/IndustrySkillsStrategyNov2013.pdf
Skills gaps in agriculture
• Business planning and risk management
• Personnel leadership and management
• Technology use and data analysis
http://www.ahdb.org.uk/projects/documents/documents/IndustrySkillsStrategyNov2013.pdf
How can we meet the growing
populations’ needs?
Precision Agriculture Sustainable Farming
Environmentally Sensitive
Precision technology – crops
• Drones
• High precision positioning systems (like GPS)
• Automated steering systems
• Geomapping
• Variable Sensors
• Integrated electronic communications
• Variable rate technology (VRT)
Precision technology –
Livestock
• Precision
feeding systems
• Precision milking
robots
• Farm
management
systems
Graduate examples
Development Agronomist
– Agrii
Based in the Blackisle,
Inverness
Graduate examples
Graduate Trainee
Lecturer
– Bishop Burton College
Graduate examples
Assistant
Estate Manager -
Hardwick Hall,
Derbyshire.
Graduate examples
Farm Manager
Longley Farm
Any questions?
Supporting Career Journeys in the Humber
Helga Cline Guidance Team Leader
5th July 2017
This investment forms part of the Humber LEP’s European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) allocation
InspireMe Enhanced Guidance for Adults
• Working closely with National Careers Services and other partners
• 19+, unemployed or inactive
• Up to 12 weeks
• Support into work, learning and apprenticeships
InspireMe Projects
• Sector based events to inform and educate
• Updated Local market information
• Employers profiles across Humber Growth Sectors
• Humber Gold Standard
• Employability Passport Panel
• Humber LEP Skills Pledge
Inspire the Future
• Millenials will be working until 2070/80
• Likely to have several different careers in their working life
• Aging population
• Technology
Industrial Internet of Things
Up to 15 million jobs are at risk of automation across the UK economy including professions such as law and accountancy. Bank of England 'The UK's future workforce will need technical expertise in areas such as design and computing, plus skills which robots cannot replace - flexibility, empathy, creativity and enterprise. Lord Baker
Jobs of the Future – 2020 and beyond
• Social Media Strategist • Video Journalists • Virtual Business Provider • Green Funeral Director • User Experience Designer • Digital Archaeologist • Holodeck Trainer • Datacentre Technician • Genetic Counsellor • Alternative Energy Developer