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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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Tennessee Alternative Fuels and BioEnergy Conference August 15-17 Burns, TN
August 2, 2010 – 2:43 pm | No Comment
Tennessee Alternative Fuels and BioEnergy Conference August 15-17 Burns, TN

The conference, hosted by a coalition of private industry groups and government known as the 25 by ’25 State Alliance, will give current and potential energy industry leaders the opportunity to learn about Tennessee’s alternative fuels …

Big Ideas for the Future of Energy: Aspirations and Realities July 22 7:00 GMT and 15:00 GMT WebChat
July 14, 2010 – 9:01 am | No Comment

(Shell)  Global energy demand is rising – and so are consumer expectations. People want energy from cleaner sources and more efficient ways of harnessing and delivering that energy. In building a better energy future we all …

Alternative Fuels Educational Workshop July 23 Casa Granda, AZ
July 13, 2010 – 11:00 am | No Comment
Alternative Fuels Educational Workshop July 23 Casa Granda, AZ

This is a free workshop and will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Holiday Inn. The workshop will cover multiple topics related to the alternative fuels currently available, along with the …

National Algae Association Calls for Presentations
July 7, 2010 – 12:32 pm | No Comment

(National Algae Association)  …The National Algae Association’s next conference, September 23-24, 2010 at the Sheraton North Houston at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, will focus on innovations and progress in growing, harvesting and extraction methods, along …

US Private Equity, Mezzanine and Senior Debt Lender Workshop July 27 The Woodlands, TX
July 1, 2010 – 1:41 pm | No Comment
US Private Equity, Mezzanine and Senior Debt Lender Workshop July 27 The Woodlands, TX

Algae is one solution to help  the US get off of foreign oil, create jobs and reduce CO2 emissions. The National Algae Association, a 501(c)6, invites US Private Equity, Mezzanine and Senior Debt Lenders to attend an educational …

2010 Mississippi State University Biofuels Conference August 12-13 Jackson, MS
July 1, 2010 – 11:25 am | No Comment
2010 Mississippi State University Biofuels Conference August 12-13 Jackson, MS

Biofuels research and development activities have increased significantly over the past two years.  The Department of Energy (DoE), the Department of Defense (DoD), the National Science Foundation (NSF), and numerous state agencies have carefully evaluated …

When Life Gives You Lemons…Make Ethyl Acetate
June 30, 2010 – 7:03 am | No Comment

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest)  In Washington, BIO’s World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing is underway, and by the time you are reading this, it may well be over. More than 700 industry professionals …

Southeast Bioenergy Conference 2010 August 3-5 Tifton, GA
June 21, 2010 – 10:39 am | No Comment
Southeast Bioenergy Conference 2010  August 3-5   Tifton, GA

Our group of global and local renewable energy experts and businesses will share with you what is happening now, what is possible and what is promising for the Southeast. The information you hear will help …

Biofuels Trading in Asia July 7-8 Singapore
June 17, 2010 – 6:23 pm | No Comment
Biofuels Trading in Asia July 7-8 Singapore

A dedicated event focusing on biofuels trading, pricing and risk management in Asia and beyond.
The Asian biofuels industry is growing rapidly. With many of the countries in the region aiming to increase mandatory blending targets …

25x’25: Mission Achievable June 29-July 1 Arlington, VA
June 2, 2010 – 5:06 pm | No Comment
25x’25: Mission Achievable June 29-July 1 Arlington, VA

America is at the vital crossroads where energy needs and national security meet. The 6th National 25x’25 Summit June 29 through July 1, 2010 is a MUST-attend event for anyone interested in maximizing renewable resources …

Renewable Energy Development on Contaminated Lands June 3 Online
June 1, 2010 – 12:00 pm | No Comment

(EUCI)  Closed industrial sites such as factories, smelters, foundries, steel mills, and landfills present substantial challenges in establishing new uses after remediation.  However, they also potentially present large, open land areas ripe for reuse.  Many …

Algae: The New Oil June 17 Fairless Hills, PA
May 18, 2010 – 5:29 pm | No Comment
Algae: The New Oil June 17 Fairless Hills, PA

Come learn about algae oil as a potential feedstock to help biodiesel producers become self-sustainable.  It’s one solution to help the US reduce its dependence on foreign oil and create new green jobs.
 
The National Algae Association, a 501(c)6, …

EcoCAR Finals Fast Approaching May 17-27 Yuma, AZ; San Diego, CA
May 14, 2010 – 4:12 pm | No Comment

(Eco-Car Challenge)  Year Two of the EcoCAR Challenge has proven to be a test of wills for the 16 North American universities participating in this fierce competition. Over the last academic year, EcoCAR teams have spent …

Air Transport World’s Eco-Aviation Conference June 23-25 Washington, DC
May 14, 2010 – 1:18 pm | No Comment
Air Transport World’s Eco-Aviation Conference June 23-25 Washington, DC

ATW’s Eco-Aviation Conference was the first and still is the only conference in North America devoted to addressing a broad cross section of topics arising from commercial aviation’s impact on the environment.
We invite students to …

International Conference for Biodiesel Manufacturers May 31-June 1 Berlin
May 11, 2010 – 4:02 pm | No Comment
International Conference for Biodiesel Manufacturers May 31-June 1 Berlin

The 4th International Conference for Biodiesel Manufacturers focuses on three topics:

Biodiesel Market in constantly changing political frameworks
Quality management detecting traces of problematic substances
Production technology aiming to meet current and future standards

In order to provide the …

Biomass to Biofuels Summer Course at University of Vermont, 4-week, 4-credits July 6-31
May 7, 2010 – 12:21 pm | One Comment
Biomass to Biofuels Summer Course at University of Vermont, 4-week, 4-credits July 6-31

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest)  In Vermont, faculty from the University of Vermont and experts from the biofuels industry will conduct the 4-credit “Biomass to Biofuels” course at UVM, July 6-July 31, a course open to …

Renewable Energy Development on Contaminated Lands June 3 Webinar
May 6, 2010 – 11:39 am | No Comment

Closed industrial sites such as factories, smelters, foundries, steel mills, and landfills present substantial challenges in establishing new uses after remediation.  However, they also potentially present large, open land areas ripe for reuse.  Many closed …

Biomass 2010 Presentations Available
April 30, 2010 – 9:03 am | No Comment

(US Department of Energy)  More than 600 attendees were able to discuss some of the most pressing issues in the biomass community as well as recent accomplishments and the challenges that lie ahead. We were …

The Future of Transportation Technology May 19 Monterey, CA
April 22, 2010 – 12:27 pm | No Comment
The Future of Transportation Technology May 19 Monterey, CA

Monterey County & Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca Invite You To
 
The Future of Transportation Technology
 
Presented by Freescale Semiconductor
 
Wednesday May 19
1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca
Red Bull Energy Center
1021 Monterey Salinas Highway
Monterey, CA 93942
 
Please join …

Second Annual Conference on Cellulosic Biofuels: Catalyzing Industry – Academic Collaboration April 30 Univ. of Mass. Amherst
April 15, 2010 – 9:18 am | No Comment
Second Annual Conference on Cellulosic Biofuels: Catalyzing Industry – Academic Collaboration April 30 Univ. of Mass. Amherst

Those interested in the Commonwealth’s developing biofuels and bioproducts industry are invited to participate in the Second Annual Conference on Cellulosic Biofuels this April 30th. The conference is hosted by The Institute for Massachusetts Biofuels …

Algal Finance Summit May 13 New York, NY
April 13, 2010 – 9:04 am | No Comment
Algal Finance Summit May 13 New York, NY

Sponsored by the Algal Biomass Organization, this new, one-day conference will focus on investment strategy as it relates to the algal biomass industry–from fuel to feed to nutrition.

Confirmed Speakers include:

John Ravis, TD Northbank, N.A.
Doug Kirkpatrick, …

14th Annual Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference June 21-23 Washington, DC
April 5, 2010 – 9:08 am | No Comment
14th Annual Green Chemistry and Engineering Conference June 21-23 Washington, DC

With the theme of “Innovation and Application”, this year’s conference will focus on more than twenty areas of green chemistry and green engineering including:

Biofuels

Environmental health sciences

Biomimicry

International activities

Education

Pharmaceuticals

Energy

Sustainable design concepts

Entrepreneurship

Supply chain management

 
On Monday evening, June 21, …

2010 Energy Conference: Short-Term Stresses, Long-Term Change April 6-7 Washington, DC
March 24, 2010 – 1:14 pm | No Comment
2010 Energy Conference: Short-Term Stresses, Long-Term Change April 6-7 Washington, DC

Energy Secretary Steven Chu and National Economic Council Director Lawrence Summers will be the keynote speakers at the annual energy conference hosted by the U.S. Energy Information Administration in partnership with the School of Advanced …

Algae Production Certification Program April 27-28 Houston, TX
March 24, 2010 – 1:03 pm | No Comment
Algae Production Certification Program April 27-28 Houston, TX

The two day program will provide comprehensive training about algae strains, growing, harvesting techniques and extraction methods.  

You will also explore the key issues facing algae production companies today – business-government relations, geopolitics, risk management, emerging …

Northeast Biomass Conference and Expo August 4-6 Boston, MA
March 24, 2010 – 10:41 am | No Comment
Northeast Biomass Conference and Expo August 4-6 Boston, MA

With an exclusive focus on biomass utilization in the Northeast – from Maryland to Maine – the Northeast BIOMASS Conference & Expo is a dynamic regional offshoot of Biomass Magazine’s International BIOMASS Conference & Expo, …

Biofuels in Asia April 28-29 Bangkok, Thailand
March 24, 2010 – 9:52 am | No Comment
Biofuels in Asia April 28-29 Bangkok, Thailand

HEAR EXPERT OPINION AND BEST PRACTICES FROM THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS

Praj Industries Ltd
Jatoil Limited
OWW Consulting
Sriya Innovations Inc.
BioEnergyPlantations
Grabner Instruments

 
 TOP 8 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD NEVER MISS BIOFUELS IN ASIA 2010

KEYNOTE presentations featuring international experts from top-notch industries …

World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing June 27-30 Washington, DC
March 19, 2010 – 7:35 am | No Comment
World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing June 27-30 Washington, DC

This year, the World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing will explore ways that public policy can help drive innovation and the commercialization of industrial biotechnology and bioprocessing. This theme is timely, as this is …

Regional (Northwest) Economics Behind Biofuels April 7 Webinar
March 19, 2010 – 6:33 am | No Comment
Regional (Northwest) Economics Behind Biofuels April 7 Webinar

This webinar will provide a regional perspective, from various stakeholders, on how to survive in the biofuels industry. Our engaging presenters will focus on sustainable models for biodiesel (and bio-aviation fuel) production using canola, camelina, …

Global Advanced Biofuels Scale-Up Summit June 22-23 Washington, DC
March 17, 2010 – 2:29 pm | No Comment
Global Advanced Biofuels Scale-Up Summit June 22-23 Washington, DC

ESTABLISHING A GLOBAL REGULATORY, FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL FRAMEWORK FOR SCALING UP ADVANCED BIOFUEL PRODUCTION
Multiple next generation biofuel technologies are being developed to produce more sustainable biofuel options including celullosic ethanol, biobutanol, algae biofuel, BioDME and …

2010 Florida Farm to Fuel® Summit August 11-13 Orlando, FL
March 16, 2010 – 1:39 pm | No Comment
2010 Florida Farm to Fuel® Summit August 11-13 Orlando, FL

The Farm to Fuel® Summit has established itself as the major gathering place where stakeholders assemble each year to help advance the development of the state’s bioenergy industry.  In August 2010, leaders from the agricultural, …

2010 Waste-to-Fuels Conference & Trade Show April 18-20 Jacksonville, FL
March 16, 2010 – 1:34 pm | No Comment
2010 Waste-to-Fuels Conference & Trade Show April 18-20 Jacksonville, FL

Why You Should Attend:

Increase Biofuel And Alternative Energy Markets
Sell More Goods And Services
Increase Your Organization’s Exposure
Excellent Networking Opportunities With Industry Leaders
Outstanding Educational Sessions
Informative And Exciting Booths From 30+ Exhibitors   READ MORE

Alternative Energy for Defense June 28-30 Washington, DC
March 2, 2010 – 5:57 pm | No Comment
Alternative Energy for Defense June 28-30 Washington, DC

·  Fuels Focus Day! Take part in this series of workshops to enhance your knowledge about a particular area of defense that is receiving a lot of attention
·  Representation from all branches of the services …

Bioenergy International Expo and Conference May 5-6 Prague, Czech Republic
March 2, 2010 – 5:12 pm | No Comment
Bioenergy International Expo and Conference May 5-6 Prague, Czech Republic

Bioenergy International expo & conference is organised by leading global publication Biofuels International magazine and is now in its third year with a new name!
Bringing together biodiesel, ethanol and biogas producers, biorefineries, equipment suppliers, regulators, …

Biomass ‘10 Renewable Power, Fuels and Chemicals Workshop July 20-21 Grand Forks, ND
February 28, 2010 – 2:22 pm | No Comment
Biomass ‘10 Renewable Power, Fuels and Chemicals Workshop July 20-21 Grand Forks, ND

Biomass is no longer a long-range option for U.S. energy needs—it is a significant player. It has many near-term uses now, as seen in the ethanol and biodiesel industry, and holds hope as the largest …

Alternative Fuels Educational Workshop June 24 Hoover, AL
February 23, 2010 – 1:14 pm | No Comment
Alternative Fuels Educational Workshop June 24 Hoover, AL

The national trade associations of the alternative fuels industry will be co-hosting an educational workshop with the Alabama Clean Cities Coalition.  This workshop will cover many topics on all fuels, including fuel quality, infrastructure, available vehicles, …

Alternative Fuels Educational Workshop April 14 Chantilly, VA
February 23, 2010 – 1:12 pm | No Comment
Alternative Fuels Educational Workshop April 14 Chantilly, VA

The national trade associations of the alternative fuels industry will be co-hosting an educational workshop with the Virginia Clean Cities Coalition.  This workshop will cover many topics on all fuels, including fuel quality, infrastructure, available …

Alternative Fuels Educational Workshop March 23 Indianapolis, IN
February 23, 2010 – 1:09 pm | No Comment
Alternative Fuels Educational Workshop March 23 Indianapolis, IN

 The national trade associations of the alternative fuels industry will be co-hosting an educational workshop with the Greater Indiana Clean Cities Coalition.  This workshop will cover many topics on all fuels, including fuel quality, infrastructure, …

Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference + Expo 2010 May 9-12 Las Vegas, NV
February 23, 2010 – 12:52 pm | One Comment
Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference + Expo 2010 May 9-12 Las Vegas, NV

The Alternative Fuels & Vehicles Conference + Expo 2010 (AF&V 2010) is the PREMIERE conference that covers it ALL– all the fuels, all the vehicles, all the incentive information – all in one stop.
In its …

Bioplastics and Green Composites Workshop March 31-April 1 Guelph, Ontario
February 22, 2010 – 3:52 pm | No Comment
Bioplastics and Green Composites Workshop March 31-April 1 Guelph, Ontario

It is estimated that the global bioplastics marketis growing at more than 25% per year and expertspredict that bioplastic production will exceed 50-billion pounds per year by 2015.
This timely workshop will examine some of the …

International Symposium on Renewable Feedstock for Biofuel and Bio-based Products August 11-13 Austin, TX
February 22, 2010 – 2:29 pm | No Comment
International Symposium on Renewable Feedstock for Biofuel and Bio-based Products August 11-13 Austin, TX

The vision of bio economy keeps growing in today’s global economy. Use of renewable feedstock for biofuels and bio-based products has become imminent and substantially drawn public attentions and industrial investments. With favorable national energy …

9th Annual Southern BioProducts and Renewable Energy Conference April 13-14 Tunica, MS
February 22, 2010 – 11:28 am | No Comment
9th Annual Southern BioProducts and Renewable Energy Conference April 13-14 Tunica, MS

The Mississippi Biomass and Renewable Energy Council invites you to examine ways in which renewable energy and energy effi ciency can be the drivers for economic development in Mississippi.
Who Should Attend?
Agricultural, forestry, environmental, academia, business, …

Driving the Next 20 Years: Creating the New Automotive Industry in the South June 7-8 Lexington, KY
February 18, 2010 – 8:48 am | No Comment
Driving the Next 20 Years: Creating the New Automotive Industry in the South June 7-8 Lexington, KY

Over the last two decades, the South has had remarkable success building an automotive industry, with 11 foreign auto plants, continued investment from American companies, and a large parts manufacturing base.  But the industry is …

Biofuels from Biomass: Technology and Policy Considerations July 26-30 Cambridge, MA
February 16, 2010 – 6:23 pm | No Comment
Biofuels from Biomass: Technology and Policy Considerations July 26-30 Cambridge, MA

Massachusetts Institute of Technology    Certificate   Date: July 26-30, 2010 | Tuition: $3,900 | Continuing Education Units (CEUs): 2.9
To have a measurable impact on energy security, greenhouse gas emissions, and alleviate the food-fuel competition, biofuel production …

Biomass to Liquids May 5-6 London, UK
February 16, 2010 – 4:05 pm | No Comment
Biomass to Liquids May 5-6 London, UK

As global demand for power, heating and transportation fuels continues to grow and fossil fuel resources become scarcer and more expensive to extract biofuels play an ever greater role in meeting our energy needs.
Focusing on …

RFS2: Understanding Challenges & Opportunities in the Final Rules February 23 Webinar
February 15, 2010 – 4:10 pm | No Comment
RFS2: Understanding Challenges & Opportunities in the Final Rules February 23 Webinar

Major changes to the RFS2 rule include:

A mammoth increase in the biofuels blending mandate.
The creation of four distinct market niches for different types of ethanol and biodiesel, quadrupling the regulatory burden on obligated parties.
Adjustments to …

Southwestern Biofuels Policy Summit April 13-14 Albuquerque, NM
February 2, 2010 – 9:21 am | No Comment
Southwestern Biofuels Policy Summit April 13-14 Albuquerque, NM

Participants are expected to join top New Mexico public officials, government, education, environmental, and biodiesel industry leaders to discuss challenges and strategies for public policy and the development of environmentally beneficial biofuels at the Southwestern …

Biofuels: The Promise of the Next Generation Biofuels February 10 Webinar
February 1, 2010 – 3:26 pm | No Comment
Biofuels: The Promise of the Next Generation Biofuels February 10 Webinar

Biofuels are the only commercial alternative to petroleum. While 1st Generation biofuels like corn ethanol and soy biodiesel sparked the “food vs. fuel” controversy, the 2nd wave of biofuels such as cellulosic ethanol, algae, and …

17th International Petroleum & Biofuels Environmental Conference August 31- September 2 San Antonio, TX
January 22, 2010 – 3:09 pm | No Comment
17th International Petroleum & Biofuels Environmental Conference August 31- September 2 San Antonio, TX

This conference brings together professionals from industry and academia who seek solutions to environmental problems of a technical, legal, and regulatory nature.  It features:

Plenary lectures featuring leading experts exploring timely petroleum and biofuels environmental problems …

Northeast Sun Grant Conference May 24-26 Syracuse, NY
January 22, 2010 – 1:41 pm | One Comment
Northeast Sun Grant Conference May 24-26 Syracuse, NY

Northeast Sun Grant Institute announces the 2010 Northeast Conference: “Championing the Northeast’s participation in the National Bioenergy Agenda”  to be held May 24-26, 2010 at the Renaissance Syracuse Hotel in Syracuse, New York.   READ MORE

Biofuels Digest Special Update on Biomass and Algae: Report on Pacific West Biomass Conference
January 19, 2010 – 9:08 am | No Comment

by Ernest Lowe  (Biofuels Digest) …several speakers in the morning’s plenary sessions invoked major statuatory and regulatory barriers to fulfilling this promise. There are conflicting definitions of biomass and what qualifies as a legitimate source or …