David Longden

Business Development Director - Gasification & Biofuels at Sumitomo SHI FW

David Longden is an accomplished Business Development Director specializing in Gasification and Biofuels at Sumitomo SHI FW since January 2023, with a focus on developing strategic thermochemical solutions for global gas markets. Previously, David held senior roles at Valmet, where responsibilities included leading sales and business development for gasification and combustion bioenergy plants in the UK, emphasizing CCS and Hydrogen initiatives. Earlier experience includes project management positions at Biossence and Energos, as well as consultancy roles that leveraged expertise in life-cycle analysis and technology appraisal for various waste management projects. David holds a PhD in Strategic Decision Making for Energy-from-Waste and Biomass Facilities from Aston University and an MSc in Renewable Energy Systems Technology from Loughborough University.

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Sumitomo SHI FW

Sumitomo SHI FW (SFW) is a global provider of solutions and services that drive the decarbonization of energy. Our solutions include energy from biomass and waste, long duration energy storage, recycling of waste to valuable end products, carbon capture, flue gas cleaning, waste heat boilers, as well as related services to digitalize, optimize, and decarbonize assets that we deliver to the global power and industrial markets. We strive to provide sustainable energy solutions for customers in a wide range of industries including energy, waste, chemicals, metal, sustainable fuels, cement and pulp and paper. SFW’s excellence in delivering projects worldwide rely on our 1,800 talented people, across 20 locations in 14 countries, with deep know-how and experience in the industry. Powering a decarbonized world for everyone


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Espoo, Finland

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1,001-5,000

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