Diesel Emissions Conference Asia 2012

The Diesel Emissions Conference Asia 2012 is the region’s largest gathering of senior stakeholders influenced by diesel emissions legislation and technologies for on- and off-highway vehicles.

The 2012 Market

China continues to be the biggest producer of commercial vehicles in the world, with 4.3 million units sold in 2010. However, production volume doesn’t shadow the diesel emissions reduction challenges facing China’s on-highway and off-highway markets.

One of the biggest barriers to achieving lower emissions is enforcement on two key issues – emissions legislation and fuel quality. Without one of these, the other cannot be achieved.

Legislation

China implemented Guo IV nationwide in 2010 and will implement Guo V in Beijing from January 2012. Some of the major Chinese diesel engine manufacturers have already developed Guo VI products as part of their marketing strategy, but China hasn’t got any clear plans for Guo VI implementation. CN Stage III for off-highway vehicles is expected to come into force in either July 2013 or January 2014, so OEMs are still forming their diesel emissions reduction plans and considering which technologies are best to use.

Fuel Quality

As legislation develops, it is essential that fuel of the required quality is readily available. However, poor fuel quality continues to be an ongoing challenge for meeting emissions standards in China. Diesel fuel content stage 4 & 5 were announced recently but have not yet been enforced. It is anticipated that these will be implemented next year – this is crucial if China is to achieve the required Guo V standards in time.

The plan ahead

China has now entered its 12th five-year plan which sets the development direction for all industries for the period of 2011-2015. For the automotive industry, both on-highway and off-highway vehicles will be included, along with the implementation dates of diesel emissions legislation. The plan will also outline the role that new energy vehicles will play in this market, including electric and hybrid applications for commercial vehicles.

Fuel consumption limits

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) have set fuel consumption limits for heavy-duty commercial vehicles and will soon announce when this will be implemented next year – much faster than the 2012/13 announcement previously anticipated.

The Diesel Emissions Conference Asia 2012 will discuss plans made for on-highway and off-highway legislation in China, provide an update on the production and supply of better quality fuel, and present strategies for thriving in Asia’s diesel emissions market.

AdBlue Forum Asia 2012

The Forum returns in 2012, bringing together AdBlue producers, distributors and equipment providers to discuss Asia’s developing AdBlue market.

The 2012 Market

There is a simple logic behind its potential. With a soaring output in commercial vehicles (4.3 million units sold in 2010), more diesel emissions technologies will be required to meet demand. Legislation pushes this need further up the agenda, and the view that SCR technology is the best short-term solution to achieving lower emissions is becoming more widely adopted.

Opportunities

To meet this demand, a solid AdBlue infrastructure is required. Once in place, China could become one of the biggest consumers of AdBlue in the world. Important moves are being made now to start the process, with strategic groups being formed to tacking the infrastructure challenge and the formation of quality standards. This is an exciting prospect for both domestic and foreign AdBlue stakeholders, and moves must be made now to ensure shares of the market are secured once it takes off.

The AdBlue Forum Asia 2012 will facilitate key discussions on market trends, infrastructure and quality enforcement, and help stakeholders to form profitable plans for the future.

Key topics for 2012

Diesel Emissions Conference

• China’s 12th five-year plan and its impact on the automobile industry’s development.
• Diesel emission strategy for the on- and off-highway markets for achieving Guo V and CN Stage III legislation.
• Government plans for the implementation, enforcement and monitoring of diesel emissions legislation in China and Asia.
• Fuel consumption limits for heavy-duty commercial vehicles• Diesel fuel quality legislation in China and global clean fuel policy trends.
• Guo IV – strategies and technology being considered to achieve the next stage of legislation for commercial vehicles.
• Optimal engine aftertreatment and DPF technologies for the Asia market.
• Hybrid commercial vehicles – development of alternative technologies in Asia.

AdBlue Forum

• Market trends – the development models of global AdBlue markets and lessons that can be learnt for the Asian market.
• Market drivers in Asia and identifying where the profitable opportunities will be.
• Quality enforcement and implementing a national quality standard.
• Infrastructure – developing a suitable and sustainable AdBlue supply network in China.
• Logistics – identifying the best available transportation, storage and dispensing technologies for AdBlue in the Asia market.