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Advanced Biofuels are high-energy liquid transportation fuels derived from: low nutrient input/high per acre yield crops; agricultural or forestry waste; or other sustainable biomass feedstocks including algae.  The key word is “sustainable.”
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Policy Day at the Washington DC Auto Show
January 30, 2012 – 7:22 pm | No Comment

by Robert Kozak (Advanced Biofuels USA)  On the day before the Washington DC Auto Show opens to the public, there is an event called Policy Day. Administration officials and high ranking auto company executives give …

Algae Production Workshop, Networking and Tour January 30, 2012 Los Angeles, CA
January 10, 2012 – 6:49 pm | No Comment
Algae Production Workshop, Networking and Tour     January 30, 2012     Los Angeles, CA

University of Southern California (University Park Campus – downtown LA)
*Includes tour of OriginOil’s facility after workshop – Los Angeles, California

Algae biofuel has the potential to meet the world’s growing energy demand.  Due to its high …

Four Days in the Algae Epicenter: A Review of the Algae Biomass Summit and the State of the Industry
December 10, 2011 – 2:12 pm | No Comment

by Luke Geiver (Biorefining Magazine)  …Spending four days in Minneapolis amidst the largest and most impressive gathering of algae experts in academia, private business and government institutions, would convince anyone that in the algae industry …

Biofuels of the Future: 9th International BBE/UFOP Specialist Congress for Biofuels January 23-24, 2012 Berlin, Germany
December 8, 2011 – 1:04 pm | No Comment
Biofuels of the Future: 9th International BBE/UFOP Specialist Congress for Biofuels     January 23-24, 2012  Berlin, Germany

The participants of the „Biofuels of the Future“ 9th International BBE/UFOP Specialist Congress for Biofuels will meet at Berlin’s International Congress Center on January 23&24, 2012. At that time the Bundestag German Parliament will already …

Alternative Energy’s Impact on Farm Income December 12, 2012 Chicago, IL
December 7, 2011 – 12:50 pm | No Comment
Alternative Energy’s Impact on Farm Income    December 12, 2012   Chicago, IL

The Chicago Farmers looks forward to welcoming Fred Iutzi of the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs will provide a strategic overview and update on renewable energy trends and industry status in Illinois, with an emphasis …

California Biodiesel & Renewable Diesel Conference January 16, 2012 San Francisco, CA
December 5, 2011 – 6:57 pm | No Comment
California Biodiesel &  Renewable Diesel Conference   January 16, 2012   San Francisco, CA

Presented by the California Biodiesel Alliance and Biodiesel Magazine, California Biodiesel & Renewable Diesel Conference is the first event of its kind and will serve as the state’s most important conversation between policy makers, investors, researchers, …

Cautious Optimism and Practical Progress with a Side of Gallows Humor: The Mood at the CAAFI General Meeting
December 2, 2011 – 2:07 pm | No Comment

by Joanne Ivancic (Advanced Biofuels USA)  The Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative (CAAFI) held their general meeting conference and expo November 30-December 1 in Washington, DC.  Optimism and celebration from seeing real commercial airlines flying …

Community Colleges Leading Rural-Based Green Economy Initiatives December 8, 2011 2:00 PM ET Webinar
November 21, 2011 – 4:37 pm | No Comment
Community Colleges Leading Rural-Based Green Economy Initiatives   December 8, 2011  2:00 PM ET  Webinar

Renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable agriculture offer real, viable economic opportunities for rural regions. Learn how the U.S. Department of Agriculture is supporting these efforts and how community colleges are both preparing a qualified …

Alternative Fuel Vehicles: New Technology, Refined Workforce Programs November 30, 2011 Webinar 1:00PM ET
November 21, 2011 – 4:27 pm | No Comment
Alternative Fuel Vehicles: New Technology, Refined Workforce Programs     November 30, 2011  Webinar  1:00PM ET

The American Association of Community Colleges’ SEED initiative and the National Council for Workforce Education invite you to a FREE webinar.
Alternative fuel vehicles is a growing segment of the green economy. As market demand evolves …

Upcoming ‘Virtual Roundtable’ on the Future of Energy Is Key Opportunity November 18, 2011 Webinar
November 17, 2011 – 4:55 pm | No Comment
Upcoming ‘Virtual Roundtable’ on the Future of Energy Is Key Opportunity   November 18, 2011   Webinar

(UNICA/Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association)  A live online discussion on how to achieve long-term global energy goals, organized by The Economist Conferences and scheduled for Friday, November 18th, is the type of gathering that needs to happen …

Webinar: Accessing USDA Loans for Advanced Biofuels and Chemicals November 28, 2011 1:00 – 2:30 PM Eastern
November 15, 2011 – 5:30 pm | No Comment
Webinar: Accessing USDA Loans for Advanced Biofuels and Chemicals    November 28, 2011 1:00 – 2:30 PM Eastern

A brief overview of the numerous programs within USDA that support the President’s Clean Energy Blueprint and how you might be able to access these programs.
The rapidly-expanding bio-based sector is just as critical to the …

Society of Biological Engineering’s Conference on ElectroFuels Research
November 15, 2011 – 2:00 pm | No Comment

by Vidya Ramanathan (Advanced Biofuels USA)  A clear view of coppery miniature treetops, brilliant skies and shimmering coastline.  This is the sight that welcomed the attendees of the first ever conference on ElectroFuels, conducted by the …

Phase II National Policy Conference: “Renewable Energy in America – Creating Security and Prosperity” December 6-7, 2011 Washington, DC
November 11, 2011 – 1:22 pm | No Comment
Phase II National Policy Conference: “Renewable Energy in America – Creating Security and Prosperity”    December 6-7, 2011   Washington, DC

(American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE))   This year’s renewable energy national policy conference takes place at a critical juncture.  Our nation’s economy teeters on the balance as Congress and the public await the recommendations …

3rd Annual Next Generation Bio-Based Chemicals Summit January 23-26, 2012 San Diego, CA
November 10, 2011 – 7:55 am | No Comment
3rd Annual Next Generation Bio-Based Chemicals Summit   January 23-26, 2012   San Diego, CA

Bio-based chemicals are booming. The path to commercialization has been blazed, but can it be enlarged to a super highway? On top of IPOs by Myriant, Gevo, Solazyme and Amyris, major partnership announcements with the …

Clean Fuels Conclave 2011 November 23-24 Mumbai, India
November 2, 2011 – 9:20 am | No Comment
Clean Fuels Conclave 2011    November 23-24   Mumbai, India

Clean Fuels Conclave 2011 is the 7th global event being organized by Growdiesel – the grand platform to disseminate information regarding futuristic clean fuels and other important areas of upcoming Trillion $ Biofuel Industry – …

An Introduction to Next Generation Biofuels November 21, 2011 London, UK
October 25, 2011 – 2:24 pm | No Comment
An Introduction to Next Generation Biofuels      November 21, 2011   London, UK

Designed to be accessible to non-experts and the commercially-minded, this course describes the variety of feedstocks, routes and processes through which biomass can be converted to valuable fuels, energy and other co-products – on large …

5th International Algae Congress December 1-2, 2011 Berlin, Germany
October 20, 2011 – 8:02 am | No Comment
5th International Algae Congress      December 1-2, 2011    Berlin, Germany

Following the success of the previous four international algae congresses, the organisers are pleased to announce the fifth International Algae Congress. The fifth International Algae Congress takes place in Berlin,Germany on 1 & 2 December next.
It is organised …

Meeting the EU RED Biofuel Sustainability Requirements – Alternative Options November 3, 2011 Webinar 5:00AM ET or 12:00PM ET
October 14, 2011 – 8:40 am | No Comment
Meeting the EU RED Biofuel Sustainability Requirements – Alternative Options        November 3, 2011  Webinar 5:00AM ET or 12:00PM ET

The objective of this webinar is to give an initial overview about the requirements of The EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED) and the options to achieve compliance with the biofuel sustainability criteria as defined by …

IDGA 3rd Annual Alternative Energy for Defense October 24-26, 2011 Vienna, VA
October 13, 2011 – 9:39 am | No Comment
IDGA 3rd Annual Alternative Energy for Defense      October 24-26, 2011     Vienna, VA

The DoD is making alternative energy a bigger priority than ever before. Conserving energy, lowering costs, reducing reliance on foreign oil, and increasing tactical and strategic security are the goals of new efforts toward “greening” the services. …

6th A3PS Conference November 15-16, 2011 Vienna, Austria
October 12, 2011 – 1:18 pm | No Comment
6th A3PS Conference    November 15-16, 2011  Vienna, Austria

A lot of research and development has been done in the field of alternative propulsion systems and fuels. Sophisticated strategies and roadmaps, high commitment for long-term investments and innovative R&D-projects of industry, research institutions and public authorities together …

EPA Biogenic Carbon Emissions Panel to Begin Work October 25-27, 2011 Washington, DC
October 7, 2011 – 1:54 pm | No Comment
EPA Biogenic Carbon Emissions Panel to Begin Work     October 25-27, 2011    Washington, DC

(Environmental Protection Agency)  Do bioenergy systems (biofuel, biopower, bioheat) contribute to or mitigate climate change? The prevailing assumption in federal policies, up until this point, has been that bioenergy systems are, more or less, as …

RETECH 2011: Conference Overview
October 7, 2011 – 11:20 am | No Comment

by Josh Rathod (Advanced Biofuels USA)  As I walked off the Metro’s yellow line and into the Washington Conference Center for this year’s renewable energy technology convention, RETECH, I didn’t know exactly what to expect. …

Arab Bioenergy November 29-30, 2011 Amman, Jordan
September 29, 2011 – 8:21 am | No Comment
Arab Bioenergy     November 29-30, 2011   Amman, Jordan

With a view to moving forward renewable energy action plans and developing the prospects of the region’s biofuels industry, the Arab Renewable Energy Commission is proud to announce the Arab Bioenergy Congress in partnership with …

Food, Biofuels and the Environment October 5, 2011 Asheville, NC
September 26, 2011 – 7:40 am | No Comment
Food, Biofuels and the Environment    October 5, 2011     Asheville, NC

David Pimentel, author of “Food, Energy and Society,” will speak Oct. 5 at Warren Wilson College as part of the Environmental Leadership Center’s Fall Speakers Series. His free public presentation, titled “Food, Biofuels and the …

From Feedstocks to Finance: Upscaling Sustainable Biofuels
September 23, 2011 – 3:10 pm | No Comment

(Netzwerk Biotreibstoffe News)  Deployment of innovative biofuels technologies, possible, but requires strong political commitment, say European biofuels stakeholders. The annual meeting of European biofuels stakeholders stressed that advanced biofuels technologies are now available and called …

Agriculture Biofuel Forum Set
September 22, 2011 – 10:49 am | No Comment

(Central Valley Business Times)  The future possibilities of a larger biofuel industry in California and how that could offer opportunities and challenges to the state’s farmers and ranchers is to be discussed later this month …

Street-Legal Cars Burn E85 on Kearney Racetrack
September 19, 2011 – 12:08 pm | No Comment

by Lori Potter (KearneyHub.com)  More than 200 cars will roar down the Kearney Raceway Park track Oct. 1-2 during the 2011 National Hot Rod Association Division 5 National Open, with events for dragsters, super stocks …

2011 Kentucky Agricultural Summit and Pre-Summit Symposium Bioenergy: A World of Opportunity November 17-18 Louisville, KY
September 16, 2011 – 2:32 pm | No Comment
2011 Kentucky Agricultural Summit and  Pre-Summit Symposium   Bioenergy: A World of Opportunity    November 17-18   Louisville, KY

Kentucky Agriculture reflects all the unique features of the Commonwealth’s varied landscape: from the forests of eastern Kentucky, to the Bluegrass region’s horse farms, to the soybean and cornfields of the western parts of our …

The U.S. Billion-Ton Update: Biomass Supply for a Bioenergy and Bioproducts Industry September 22, 2011 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT Webinar
September 16, 2011 – 2:19 pm | No Comment
The U.S. Billion-Ton Update: Biomass Supply for a Bioenergy and Bioproducts Industry    September 22, 2011 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT  Webinar

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Biomass Program invites you to attend a webinar about the 2011 “U.S. Billion Ton Update: Biomass Supply for a Bioenergy and Bioproducts Industry”, a report detailing biomass feedstock potential nationwide. …

Bioheat Northeast October 11, 2011 Pittsburgh, PA
September 16, 2011 – 7:32 am | No Comment
Bioheat Northeast   October 11, 2011   Pittsburgh, PA

Learn and Connect
Presented by the National Biodiesel Board and Biodiesel Magazine, Bioheat Northeast will include a comprehensive agenda focusing on federal, state and local biodiesel oilheat mandates, as well as technical solutions for biodiesel storing, blending, and …

Producing High Value Chemicals through Industrial Biotechnology: Competition DEADLINE November 3, 2011
September 15, 2011 – 7:28 am | No Comment
Producing High Value Chemicals through Industrial Biotechnology:  Competition    DEADLINE November 3, 2011

(Technology Strategy Board)  The Technology Strategy Board (www.innovateuk.org) is to run a competition to fund the development and commercialisation of innovative processes that will generate high value chemicals through industrial biotechnology.  Up to £2.5m will be …

Algae – A Midwest and Northern Climes Perspective October 24, 2011 Minneapolis, MN
September 13, 2011 – 2:09 pm | No Comment
Algae – A Midwest and Northern Climes Perspective  October 24, 2011  Minneapolis, MN

The Algal Biomass Organization and the University of Minnesota are planned to present a day-long off conference site work shop focused on the challenges of developing the algae industry in northern climates.
The tour will leave …

Advanced Biofuels Webinar: Steps to Reaching the U.S. EPA Target of 20 Billion Gallons of Advanced Biofuels by 2022 October 6, 2011 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
September 12, 2011 – 12:09 pm | No Comment
Advanced Biofuels Webinar: Steps to Reaching the U.S. EPA Target of 20 Billion Gallons of Advanced Biofuels by 2022    October 6, 2011    11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Advanced Biofuels Webinar President Obama said his administration will strive to meet a Congressional target of producing 36 billion gallons of ethanol and advanced biofuels by 2022.The plan is that 20 billion gallons per year …

Naval Energy Forum: Creating Spartan Energy Warriors: Our Competitive Advantage October 13-14, 2011 Washington, DC
September 12, 2011 – 10:04 am | No Comment
Naval Energy Forum:  Creating Spartan Energy Warriors: Our Competitive Advantage     October 13-14, 2011    Washington, DC

Join Navy’s Task Force Energy and NDIA as we host the 2011 Naval Energy Forum.  Creating Spartan Energy Warriors: Our Competitive Advantage is this year’s theme, emphasizing the importance of energy as a tactical advantage …

A Day in the Life of Biofuels – Enter a Photo, Win up to $1000 DEADLINE September 20, 2011
September 9, 2011 – 8:51 am | No Comment
A Day in the Life of Biofuels – Enter a Photo, Win up to $1000    DEADLINE  September 20, 2011

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest)  …It has to relate to biofuels in some way – as a consumer, researcher, policymaker, producer, journalist, feedstock grower, industry supplier, student, enthusiast, carmaker, mechanic, and so on.
Could be a …

3rd Annual Bio-Based Chemicals Summit January 23-26, 2012 San Diego, CA
September 8, 2011 – 10:58 am | No Comment
3rd Annual Bio-Based Chemicals Summit    January 23-26, 2012   San Diego, CA

Returning for its third installment in January 2012, Next Generation Bio-Based Chemicals Summit has established itself as the definitive hub event– the place where new relationships are formed and transformational deals are sealed. Unlike many …

Biomass/Clean Cities States Web Conference September 13, 2011 11:00AM-12:15PM ET
September 1, 2011 – 2:43 pm | No Comment
Biomass/Clean Cities States Web Conference   September 13, 2011   11:00AM-12:15PM ET

DOE’s Biomass and Clean Cities programs conduct a joint Web conference each quarter for state energy office representatives and Clean Cities coordinators. The Web conferences offer states the opportunity to share information about state-level policy …

Kansas Energy Conference October 4-5, 2011 Wichita, KS
September 1, 2011 – 1:29 pm | No Comment
Kansas Energy Conference    October 4-5, 2011   Wichita, KS

The summit will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon on October 4 at the Wichita Hyatt prior to the opening of the conference at Century II. Following presentations by Westar Energy, Black & Veatch …

SDTC Cleantech Focus: Canada’s Path to Clean Economy Leadership November 9-10, 2011 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
August 31, 2011 – 3:08 pm | No Comment
SDTC Cleantech Focus: Canada’s Path to Clean Economy Leadership    November 9-10, 2011   Toronto, Ontario, Canada

With a more diverse set of natural resources than any other nation on the planet, Canada is poised to be a leader in driving the global clean economy.  From mining to forestry to agriculture, Canada …

19th IUPAC International Conference on Chemical Research Applied to World Needs (CHEMRAWN XIX) September 27-29, 2011 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
August 31, 2011 – 7:18 am | No Comment
19th IUPAC International Conference on Chemical Research Applied to World Needs (CHEMRAWN XIX) September 27-29, 2011   Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Institut Kimia Malaysia (IKM) is organizing the above 19th IUPAC International Conference on Chemical Research Applied to World Needs (CHEMRAWN XIX) 2011 with the theme of “Bioenergy and Biomaterials from Renewable Resources” in Kuala Lumpur, …

“Be Part of Change, or Be Left Behind”, Beattie Challenges Australia on Biofuels
August 30, 2011 – 3:58 pm | No Comment

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest)  In Australia, former Queensland premier Peter Beattie issued a stark challenge to Australia on biofuels, at the opening of the Australian Alternative Fuels Summit in Brisbane.
“As President Obama has said, …

Win-Win Energy Policies for Grain and Livestock Producers Webinar August 26 Noon EDT
August 30, 2011 – 1:30 pm | No Comment

Over the past several months 25x’25 has been facilitating a dialogue involving animal agriculture, commodity crop, general farm organization and conservation leaders who have discussed a policy framework that can maintain and enhance the viability …

Ethanol Transportation & Logistics Conference: Exporting Ethanol September 22-23, 2011 New Orleans, LA
August 30, 2011 – 1:12 pm | No Comment
Ethanol Transportation & Logistics Conference:  Exporting Ethanol      September 22-23, 2011  New Orleans, LA

As the ethanol market continues its international growth, this conference will provide insight and information on all aspects of ethanol export logistics, including legal, financial, and region-specific issues.
The conference will also provide significant networking opportunities …

Biomass: From Grow to Go — A University of Tennessee Field Day and Workshop Event October 25-26, 2011 Vonore, TN
August 27, 2011 – 12:43 pm | No Comment
Biomass: From Grow to Go — A University of Tennessee Field Day and Workshop Event     October 25-26, 2011   Vonore, TN

The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture will demonstrate its expertise in biofuels production and processing research with a new, two-day field day event geared for farmers, industry representatives, and the general public. Day one, …

Transforming Biomass into Feedstock Webinar August 30, 2011 1:00-5:00 ET
August 27, 2011 – 11:50 am | No Comment
Transforming Biomass into Feedstock   Webinar   August 30, 2011    1:00-5:00 ET

The U.S. Department of Energy will host a webcast titled “Transforming Biomass into Feedstock.”
In order to be used to produce renewable energy, raw biomass products such as switchgrass and forest residues must first be processed …

Electrofuels Research November 6-9, 2011 Providence, RI
August 26, 2011 – 11:16 am | No Comment
Electrofuels Research     November 6-9, 2011     Providence, RI

In order to ensure our national security, it is imperative that we change the way we produce and use energy. To aid this goal, SBE is initiating a new Conference series on Electrofuels Research to be …

2011 FEW Review: Advancing the Industry Through Promotion, Policy and Technology
August 23, 2011 – 8:55 am | No Comment

by Holly Jessen, Kris Bevill, Ron Kotrba and Susanne Retka Schill  (Ethanol Producer Magazine)  The International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo is well-known for its top-notch networking opportunities and technically oriented panel sessions, but it …

4th Algae World Asia November 15-16, 2011 Beijing, China
August 23, 2011 – 7:56 am | No Comment
4th Algae World Asia    November 15-16, 2011  Beijing, China

“Resource Potential Analysis, Experience And Facilities For Algae Production In Asia/China”
Key highlights

Commercial viability and economic analysis
Challenges in bringing algae to commodity scale – can we grow enough algae, at what cost ?
Can Algae be an …

Industrial Green Chemistry World December 4-6, 2011 Mumbai, India
August 23, 2011 – 7:39 am | No Comment
Industrial Green Chemistry World    December 4-6, 2011   Mumbai, India

Industrial Green Chemistry World is India’s first flagship platform that brings together the mainstream issues concerning Green Chemistry and Green Engineering to all stakeholders of Chemical Industry.
Join us at the IGCW-2011 Symposium & Expo in …

Green Racing – The American Le Mans Series’ Role As Proving Ground for Developing Future Consumer Vehicle Efficiency and Sustainability Solutions
August 18, 2011 – 6:47 am | No Comment

(Reuters/American Le Mans Series)  At the National Press Club, Tuesday, August 30, 2011, at 8 AM, the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patron (ALMS) will provide news about its relationship with the U.S. DOE and EPA …