Truly Sustainable Renewable Future
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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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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 …

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 …

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 …

European Convention of the Global Sustainable Bioenergy Project February 24-26 Delft, The Netherlands
January 18, 2010 – 3:48 pm | No Comment
European Convention of the Global Sustainable Bioenergy Project February 24-26 Delft, The Netherlands

This is the first of a series of 5 conventions aiming to provide guidance on the feasibility of sustainable bioenergy production on a large scale as well as implementation paths and policies that foster this …

ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit 2010 March 1-3 National Harbor, MD
January 11, 2010 – 9:21 am | No Comment
ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit 2010 March 1-3 National Harbor, MD

The ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit 2010 will convene the key players in the nation’s energy innovation community to spur the networks that will bring about the next Industrial Revolution in clean energy technologies, in the …

Global Energy Outlook February 5 Miami, FL
January 8, 2010 – 11:53 am | No Comment
Global Energy Outlook February 5 Miami, FL

A special presentation by guest speaker, Scott Nauman, Manager for Economics and Energy in the Corporate Planning Department of ExxonMobil. Mr. Nauman will present the Global Energy Outlook, which includes an assessment of energy supply …

National Algae Association Workshop February 25-26 Las Vegas, NV
January 5, 2010 – 11:50 am | No Comment
National Algae Association Workshop February 25-26 Las Vegas, NV

LEARN About Latest Innovations In Algae Growing Systems, State of The Art Equipment, as Well as Harvesters and Extractors.  SEE Well-Known Director and Alternative Energy Advocate and Enjoy an Award Winning Documentary.   MEET Your Industry …

7th Annual Bioenergy Feedstocks Symposium January 11-12 Champaign, IL
December 11, 2009 – 11:10 am | No Comment
7th Annual Bioenergy Feedstocks Symposium January 11-12 Champaign, IL

The first Bioenergy Feedstocks Symposium was held in 2005 and sponsored by the Illinois Council on Food and Agricultural Research (C-FAR) Special Research Initiative: Bioenergy Energy Crops Investigated for Power and Heat Generation in Illinois. …

15th Annual National Ethanol Conference February 15-17 Orlando, FL
December 7, 2009 – 4:39 pm | No Comment
15th Annual National Ethanol Conference February 15-17 Orlando, FL

Speakers and sessions will focus on the historic opportunities facing our industry.  As a renewable fuel, as an industry continuing to reduce energy inputs, and an industry diversifying into new feedstocks, ethanol is poised to …

National Biodiesel Conference & Expo February 7-10 Grapevine, TX
December 7, 2009 – 4:32 pm | No Comment
National Biodiesel Conference & Expo February 7-10 Grapevine, TX

The National Biodiesel Board has listened to our past attendees and exhibitors who, overwhelmingly, indicated they attended the conference to network with the numerous biodiesel marketers, feedstock growers, fuel distributors, government leaders and other biodiesel …

Biomass 2010 March 30-31 Arlington, VA
November 20, 2009 – 2:44 pm | No Comment
Biomass 2010 March 30-31 Arlington, VA

Join us for the Biomass Program’s third-annual conference Biomass 2010, and find out how biomass—from research and development of advanced biofuels to biorefinery demonstration and job creation—can fuel our future.  Building on topics explored at …

6th Annual Canadian Renewable Fuels Summit November 30-December 2 Vancouver, BC, Canada
November 11, 2009 – 2:10 pm | No Comment
6th Annual Canadian Renewable Fuels Summit November 30-December 2 Vancouver, BC, Canada

Growing Beyond Oil: Sustainable Growth For Canada
What a difference a year makes. Last year, we gathered at the Canadian Renewable Fuels (CRFA) summit in the face of record high oil prices, a healthy world economy, …

Pacific West Biomass Conference & Expo January 11-13 Sacramento, CA
November 11, 2009 – 1:38 pm | No Comment
Pacific West Biomass Conference & Expo January 11-13 Sacramento, CA

Entirely focused on biomass utilization in California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Nevada, Biomass Magazine’s Pacific West BIOMASS Conference & Expo will connect the region’s current and future producers of biomass-derived heat, power and fuels with …

Algae: Exploring Open Pond Production Opportunities Novemeber 18-19 Memphis, TN
November 2, 2009 – 2:41 pm | No Comment
Algae: Exploring Open Pond Production Opportunities  Novemeber 18-19   Memphis, TN

The National Algae Association Mid-South Chapter is pleased to present a two-day workshop at the Holiday Inn Select hotel in Memphis, TN on Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 18-19, 2009. Speaker lineup includes Barry Cohen, director …

2nd JatrophaWorld Americas December 3-4 Miami, FL
November 2, 2009 – 2:36 pm | No Comment
2nd JatrophaWorld Americas December 3-4 Miami, FL

While it is hard to untangle the impact of the global financial downturn from general disenchantment with jatropha itself, it is fair to say that the investment gotten way ahead of the plant science!
But if …

Aviation and Alternative Fuels November 16-18 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
November 2, 2009 – 2:27 pm | No Comment
Aviation and Alternative Fuels November 16-18 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The Conference is intended to be a major event showcasing the state of the art in aviation alternative fuels, and an event at which a road map for the implementation of aviation alternative fuels will …

Bioenergy Australia 2009 - From Opportunity to Implementation December 8-10 Queensland, Australia
October 14, 2009 – 11:35 am | No Comment
Bioenergy Australia 2009 - From Opportunity to Implementation December 8-10 Queensland, Australia

Established in 1997 as a government-industry forum to foster and facilitate the development of biomass for energy, liquid fuels, and other value added bio-based products. Bioenergy Australia is concerned with all aspects of biomass and …

Next-Generation BioBased Chemicals Summit February 8-10 San Diego, CA
October 10, 2009 – 10:24 am | No Comment
Next-Generation BioBased Chemicals Summit February 8-10 San Diego, CA

 Bio-based products are gaining market share in the $3 trillion chemicals industry. High value, low volume products made out of processed biomass or excreted by designer organisms are starting to compete with chemicals made from …

Caribbean Energy January 28-29 Palm Beach, Aruba
October 8, 2009 – 3:20 pm | No Comment
Caribbean Energy January 28-29 Palm Beach, Aruba

Hear Knowledgeable Perspectives on Regional Issues:

Impact of the global financial crisis — Demand vs. capacity development, balance of payments, how utilities are coping
Regional energy planning — Progress toward a sustainable energy framework and increased …

Renewable Energy and Technology Conference & Exhibition February 3-5 Washington, DC
October 7, 2009 – 4:24 pm | No Comment
Renewable Energy and Technology Conference & Exhibition February 3-5 Washington, DC

American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) hosts RETECH.  The Business Conference will provide a platform for over 250 industry-leading speakers to share their knowledge and insights with attendees. The Business Conference will consist of several …

FAME 2010 Summit and Exhibition September 13-14 Berlin, Germany
October 5, 2009 – 7:20 am | One Comment
FAME 2010 Summit and Exhibition September 13-14 Berlin, Germany

FAME is where the most influential professionals involved in the biofuel and biomass market gather to share their views, learn about the latest in the industry and listen to consequential, in-depth presentations - from policy …

Algae Markets, Strategies & Commercialization Outlook October 6 Webinar
October 1, 2009 – 1:05 pm | No Comment
Algae Markets, Strategies & Commercialization Outlook October 6 Webinar

In support of the upcoming Biofuels International Conference & Expo Canada 2009 October 28-29, Montreal Canada, Will Thurmond, columnist for Biofuels International, President of biofuels consulting firm Emerging Markets Online, and author of management studies …

Strategies and Avenues for Project Financing Webinar Series Fall 2009
October 1, 2009 – 12:54 pm | No Comment
Strategies and Avenues for Project Financing Webinar Series Fall 2009

White Rock Advisors, Westar Trade Resources and Haynes Boone are offering a series of 5 free webinar sessions to explore different strategies and avenues for project financing, including:
 
·         Successful DOE and USDA grant submission techniques
·         …

Federal Funding Opportunities for Your Biomass Company October 5 Webinar
October 1, 2009 – 10:27 am | No Comment
Federal Funding Opportunities for Your Biomass Company October 5 Webinar

To assist the biomass industry in applying for available grants and loans, the Biomass Coordinating Council at the American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) and the Office of Energy and Environmental Industries at the Department …

ACORE’s National Policy Conference “Renewable Energy in America” November 19-20 Washington, DC
September 30, 2009 – 3:29 pm | No Comment
ACORE’s National Policy Conference “Renewable Energy in America” November 19-20 Washington, DC

The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) returns to the Cannon Caucus Room on Capitol Hill on November 20, 2009 for the sixth straight year to engage the Congress in a dialog about how to …

Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy November 8-11 Honolulu, HI
September 30, 2009 – 11:34 am | No Comment
Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy November 8-11 Honolulu, HI

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), a leader in industrial biotechnology is pleased to announce the fourth annual Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy. This meeting will address the latest issues in industrial biotechnology …

4th Annual Cellulosic Biofuels Summit November 16-19 Washington, DC
September 18, 2009 – 3:01 pm | No Comment
4th Annual Cellulosic Biofuels Summit November 16-19 Washington, DC

The Summit has established itself as the  major gathering place where all the communities in the cellulosic biofuels value chain assemble each year to help advance the development of the nation’s cellulosic biofuels industry. In …

AG CONNECT Expo January 13-15 Orlando, FL
September 18, 2009 – 2:44 pm | No Comment
AG CONNECT Expo January 13-15 Orlando, FL

AG CONNECT Expo provides a world-class international forum for agriculture industry professionals to share global agricultural ideas and management trends. AG CONNECT Expo features exhibits of the latest industry innovations, products and technology as well …

Next Generation Biofuels Feedstocks November 16-17 San Francisco, CA
September 17, 2009 – 2:42 pm | No Comment
Next Generation Biofuels Feedstocks November 16-17 San Francisco, CA

Cellulosic and wood based ethanol,  Algae based fuels and woody biomass based fuels,  Jatropha, Camelina and Biomass based liquid fuels, Biobutanol, Drop in fuels, Pyrolysis oil (bio-oil) and Synthetic fuels, and many more.  READ MORE
This high …

EU Fuel Quality Directive Progress and Implementation September 23 Webinar
September 17, 2009 – 2:22 pm | No Comment

The International Fuel Quality Center is bringing you this opportunity to get an update directly from the EU Commission on:

Fuel Quality Directive (FQD) progress and implementation
Commission work on existing FQD per directive text e.g. …

Federal Funding Opportunities for Your Biomass Company October 5 Webinar
September 17, 2009 – 2:12 pm | No Comment
Federal Funding Opportunities for Your Biomass Company October 5 Webinar

To assist the biomass industry in applying for available grants and loans, the Biomass Coordinating Council at the American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) and the Office of Energy and Environmental Industries at the Department …

New Green Economy Conference January 20-22 Washington, DC
September 10, 2009 – 3:56 pm | 2 Comments
New Green Economy Conference January 20-22 Washington, DC

The National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE) welcomes you to the 10th National Conference on Science, Policy, and the Environment: The New Green Economy. Marking a decade of conference history, the signature event …

Biofuels International Canada Expo & Conference October 28-29 Montreal, Canada
September 9, 2009 – 1:08 pm | No Comment
Biofuels International Canada Expo & Conference October 28-29 Montreal, Canada

Drawing on the success of Biofuels International expo & conference in Europe in 2008 & 2009, leading global publication Biofuels International magazine is pleased to announce its first Biofuels International Canada expo & conference.  The …

Environmental and Economic Sustainability Summit November 16-18 Washington, DC
September 8, 2009 – 5:00 pm | No Comment
Environmental and Economic Sustainability Summit  November 16-18  Washington, DC

CANCELLED
IQPC proudly presents Biofuels Economic and Environmental Sustainability Summit taking place from November 16-18, 2009. This event will provide you with an excellent opportunity to meet with key decision makers and cutting-edge innovators to help …

4th Annual Biofuels Conference October 27-29 Budapest, Hungary
August 28, 2009 – 11:08 am | No Comment
4th Annual Biofuels Conference October 27-29 Budapest, Hungary

The World Refining Association is pleased to announce that the 4th Annual Biofuels Conference.  With uncertainty and volatility sweeping across the biofuels industry senior leaders from international oil majors, refineries, Biofuel plants and policy makers …

European Forum for Industrial Biotechnology October 20-22 Lisbon, Portugal
August 28, 2009 – 10:58 am | No Comment
European Forum for Industrial Biotechnology October 20-22 Lisbon, Portugal

EFIB 2009, co-organised by EuropaBio and IntertechPira, will feature 50 leading speakers who will assess the prospects for industrial biotechnology and biobased products in Europe. It will commence with 2 parallel pre-conference seminars, followed by …

The Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum October 15-16 Montego Bay, Jamaica
August 28, 2009 – 10:47 am | No Comment
The Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum October 15-16 Montego Bay, Jamaica

Brazil is a global leader in the production and use of sugarcane based ethanol or ethyl alcohol. What can the Caribbean learn from Brazil’s long-term solution-based approach to the oil crisis which hit Brazil in …

Agricultural Biotechnology for Better Living and a Clean Environment September 22-25 Bangkok, Thailand
August 28, 2009 – 10:30 am | No Comment
Agricultural Biotechnology for Better Living and a Clean Environment September 22-25 Bangkok, Thailand

The event is jointly organized by the National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC), National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), and the ABIC Foundation with support from …

World Bioenergy - Clean Vehicles & Fuels 2009 September 16-18 Stockholm, Sweden
August 28, 2009 – 10:20 am | No Comment
World Bioenergy - Clean Vehicles & Fuels 2009 September 16-18 Stockholm, Sweden

To be held in Stockholm as part of Sweden’s EU-Presidency, World Bioenergy - Clean Vehicles & Fuels 2009 promises to be a truly unique business occurrence. World Bioenergy – Clean Vehicles & Fuels is a …

From Crude Oil to Biofuels September 9-10 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
August 28, 2009 – 10:10 am | No Comment
From Crude Oil to Biofuels September 9-10 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Trends Impacting Global Fuels  A Hart Energy Conference READ MORE

2nd Algae Biofuel Summit 2009 September 8-10 New Delhi, India
August 28, 2009 – 10:03 am | No Comment
2nd Algae Biofuel Summit 2009 September 8-10 New Delhi, India

The main objective of the Summit is to provide an improved up-to-date understanding of the next generation feedstocks and technologies in Algae Biofuel Industry. The Summit will be an excellent platform to disseminate information regarding …

2nd Nordic Wood Biorefinery Conference September 2-4 Helsinki, Finland
August 28, 2009 – 9:55 am | No Comment
2nd Nordic Wood Biorefinery Conference September 2-4 Helsinki, Finland

Join industry experts, specialists and leading researchers from multiple disciplines to discover how wood biorefinery can shape the next generation of value-added forest products.   This year’s event promises a unique, multi-disciplinary look at the rewards …

Bioenergy 2009 August 31-September 4 Jyvaskyla, Finland
August 28, 2009 – 9:42 am | No Comment
Bioenergy 2009 August 31-September 4 Jyvaskyla, Finland

The strong policy for increasing renewables and especially bioenergy continues in the European Union. The European Union Commission presents a renewable energy roadmap for the year 2020, proposing a mandatory target of 20 % renewable …

International Bioenergy and Bioproducts Conference October 14-16 Memphis, TN
August 27, 2009 – 2:36 pm | No Comment
International Bioenergy and Bioproducts Conference October 14-16 Memphis, TN

Attend the upcoming International Bioenergy and Bioproducts Conference (IBBC) and learn how others are successfully harnessing this emerging technology. Learn what’s working and what’s not, and how others in the industry are going forward.
IBBC …

4th BTLtec (Biomass to Liquids) September 24-25 Graz, Austria
August 25, 2009 – 2:37 pm | No Comment
4th BTLtec (Biomass to Liquids) September 24-25 Graz, Austria

Interest in thermochemical conversion of biomass into synthesis gas is gaining ground.
Syngas is the building block to create all chemicals in the petrochemical industry, but the most ultimate and demanding application is its use as …

TC Biomass 2009 September 16-18 Chicago, IL
August 21, 2009 – 7:10 am | No Comment
TC Biomass 2009 September 16-18 Chicago, IL

The 2009 International Conference on Thermochemical Conversion Science will take place at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers in downtown Chicago. The focus of the program, presented through 25 scientific papers and 50 posters, will …

European Biodiesel 2009 September 16-17 Praque, Czech Republic
August 19, 2009 – 11:24 am | No Comment
European Biodiesel 2009 September 16-17 Praque, Czech Republic

European Biodiesel 2009 is Europe’s sole event dedicated entirely to the biodiesel industry aiming to provide the largest annual meeting of senior executives and experts solely from the biodiesel industry, including biodiesel producers, oil and …

Algae-to-Energy Research & Development in the South August 26 St. Louis, MO
August 19, 2009 – 11:11 am | No Comment
Algae-to-Energy Research & Development in the South August 26 St. Louis, MO

SAFER and the Center for Evergreen Energy are hosting a one-day meeting on Algae-to-Energy Research & Development in the South. The meeting will provide an opportunity to:

Learn about other algae-to-energy research projects and initiatives in …

RFS-2 & RINs Forum November 16-18 Chicago, IL
August 18, 2009 – 4:17 pm | No Comment
RFS-2 & RINs Forum November 16-18 Chicago, IL

There’s no room for error when it comes to RFS compliance and the Renewable Identification Number markets — mistakes can cost you up to $32,500 per day! Get the knowledge you need to succeed at …

Biomass Summit October 19-21 Washington, DC
August 17, 2009 – 3:19 pm | No Comment
Biomass Summit  October 19-21  Washington, DC

In its 4th edition, The Biomass Summit is the business hub for decision–makers—from project developers, technology providers, utilities, investors, lenders, EPC contractors and other industry players—who are building and financing the rapidly accelerating number of …