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Alternative Aviation Fuels Will Feature at Paris Air Show 2011 June 20-26 Paris-LeBourget, France
May 12, 2011 – 12:04 pm | No Comment
Alternative Aviation Fuels Will Feature at Paris Air Show 2011   June 20-26   Paris-LeBourget, France

(Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative)  A diverse group of organizations from throughout the world are assembling at the Paris Air Show 2011to showcase achievements in the emerging field of alternative aviation fuels.
Fourteen separate organizations will …

Congressional Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency EXPO + Forum June 16, 2011 Washington, DC
May 10, 2011 – 2:42 pm | No Comment
Congressional Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency EXPO + Forum   June 16, 2011   Washington, DC

On June 16, the Sustainable Energy Coalition – in cooperation with Members of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Caucuses – will host the 14th annual Congressional Renewable …

SDTC Cleantech Focus: Canada’s Path to Clean Economy Leadership November 9-10, 2011 Toronto, Ontario
May 10, 2011 – 2:30 pm | No Comment
SDTC Cleantech Focus:  Canada’s Path to Clean Economy Leadership    November 9-10, 2011     Toronto, Ontario

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 …

Sustainability for the Global Biofuels Industry: Minimizing Risks and Maximizing Opportunities May 17, 2011 Webinar
May 9, 2011 – 10:24 am | No Comment
Sustainability for the Global Biofuels Industry: Minimizing Risks and Maximizing Opportunities  May 17, 2011  Webinar

(Algae Industry Magazine/US Department of Energy) The U.S. Department of Energy’s Biomass Program is hosting a webinar on Tuesday, May 17, 2011, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EDT, entitled “Sustainability for the Global Biofuels …

Algae Technology Platform Practical Short Course: Algae Harvesting and Processing for Value Added Applications May 26-27, 2011 Brussels, Belgium
May 9, 2011 – 10:05 am | No Comment
Algae Technology Platform Practical Short Course: Algae Harvesting and Processing for Value Added Applications    May 26-27, 2011  Brussels, Belgium

Smart Short Courses prepared a novel technical program for companies and technicians, new business development and R&D as well as producers and marketeers creating novel products based on Algae.
Major topics cover:

Markets, Trends and Challenges
Market Applications:
Technology …

Biojet – Where Are We?: A 2-Part Series June 1 and 29, 2011 Webinar
May 6, 2011 – 7:11 am | No Comment
Biojet – Where Are We?: A 2-Part Series    June 1 and 29, 2011   Webinar

In September 2009, the aviation industry lauded the successful passage of a brand-new specification by the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) that certifies the use of alternative jet fuels in aircraft. ASTM D7566 …

Northeast Biomass Conference and Trade Show October 11-13, 2011 Pittsburgh, PA
May 5, 2011 – 12:36 pm | No Comment
Northeast Biomass Conference and Trade Show   October 11-13, 2011   Pittsburgh, PA

With an exclusive focus on biomass utilization in the Northeast – from Maryland to Maine – the Northeast Biomass Conference & Trade Show is a dynamic regional offshoot of Biorefining Magazine and Biomass Power & Thermal’s International Biomass …

China Municipal Solid Waste Forum 2011 July 21-22 Shanghai, China
May 5, 2011 – 7:55 am | No Comment
China Municipal Solid Waste Forum 2011   July 21-22   Shanghai, China

China’ first quarter 2011 achieved 11.9% year on year GDP growth rate, which is the highest growth rate of any major economy. While experiencing rapid economic growth, China faces mounting trash crisis. The country’s total …

Biofuels International expo & conference November 16-17, 2011 Antwerp, Belgium
May 4, 2011 – 2:39 pm | No Comment
Biofuels International expo & conference    November 16-17, 2011    Antwerp, Belgium

Hosted annually, Biofuels International expo & conference attracts biofuel producers and plant owners.  Organised by the leading publication, Biofuels International (www.biofuels-news.com), the event is now celebrating its fourth year in Europe.
After the global 2010 recession …

Biofuels Hall Of Fame 2011 September 22-23 Brussels, Belgium
May 2, 2011 – 1:58 pm | No Comment
Biofuels Hall Of Fame 2011    September 22-23   Brussels, Belgium

One of the most successful commerce-creating platforms, this strategic dialogue brings together ministers, policymakers, business leaders and academics to examine the European biofuels and biomass landscape. Join them to discuss solutions needed for the region …

AlgaePalooza to Kick Off Backyard Biofuels Citizen Scientist Project May 7, 2011 St. Louis, MO
April 29, 2011 – 4:51 pm | No Comment
AlgaePalooza to Kick Off Backyard Biofuels Citizen Scientist Project   May 7, 2011  St. Louis, MO

(PRLog)  To kick off the algae collecting season, the Saint Louis Science Center and the Center for Advanced Biofuel Systems at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center are hosting the 2nd annual Algaepalooza.
Algae have significant …

7th International Conference on Renewable Resources & Biorefineries June 8-10, 2011 Bruges, Belgium
April 27, 2011 – 9:05 am | No Comment
7th International Conference on  Renewable Resources & Biorefineries     June 8-10, 2011    Bruges, Belgium

As a result of the growing impact of renewable resources, this conference aims at bringing together academic researchers, industrial experts, policymakers and venture capital providers to discuss the challenges emerging from the transition towards a …

‘Go Green Expo’ Plants Environmental Seed at Hagerstown Community College
April 22, 2011 – 12:52 pm | No Comment

by Andrew Schotz (Hagerstown Herald-Mail)  A “Go Green Expo” sponsored by U.S. Rep. Roscoe Bartlett drew about 200 people Tuesday to Hagerstown Community College.
“On a rainy day, that’s great,” Bartlett said.
The expo, held for the …

Five Biofuels Groups Unite behind RFS2 as “Critical Foundation for Advanced Biofuels”
April 21, 2011 – 3:41 am | No Comment

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest)  In Washington, the Renewable Fuels Association, the Advanced Biofuels Association, the Algal Biomass Organization, the Advanced Ethanol Council, and BIO pledged to work cooperatively to preserve the status quo on …

2nd Annual Future of Biobased Chemicals – Inception to Marketplace Conference July 7-8, 2011 San Francisco, CA.
April 18, 2011 – 6:03 pm | No Comment
2nd Annual Future of Biobased Chemicals – Inception to Marketplace Conference  July 7-8, 2011   San Francisco, CA.

The biobased chemicals sector continues to gain recognition from large corporations, government officials, and consumers as a viable source of increased production of renewable chemicals, future job growth, small business development and stronger environmental awareness.
Join …

Bioenergy Commodity Trading October 19-20, 2011 Copenhagen, Denmark
April 18, 2011 – 5:31 pm | No Comment
Bioenergy Commodity Trading   October 19-20, 2011   Copenhagen, Denmark

Developing Best Strategies for Biomass Sourcing, Trading & Procurement across the Globe
ACI’s Bioenergy Commodity Trading 2011 will take place on 19 – 20 October 2011 in Copenhagen, Denmark.  The event is the ideal location to …

Air Transport World’s Eco-Aviation Conference May 3-5, 2011 Arlington, VA
April 15, 2011 – 4:02 pm | No Comment
Air Transport World’s Eco-Aviation Conference    May 3-5, 2011   Arlington, VA

ATW’s 4th Annual Eco-Aviation Conference looks at the strategies and technologies being implemented by the air transport industry as it strives to create a greener, sustainable future for itself and the planet.
ATW’s Eco-Aviation Conference was …

5th „Biodiesel“ International Conference October 6-7, 2011 Berlin, Germany
April 15, 2011 – 3:53 pm | No Comment
5th „Biodiesel“ International Conference  October 6-7, 2011   Berlin, Germany

The Association Quality Management Biodiesel reg. Ass. (AGQM) organizes its fifth international conference on biodiesel in Berlin on 6th and 7th October, 2011.
The focus at the conference will be on current aspects of quality assurance, …

Waste Conversion Technology Conference June 8-9, 2011 Philadelphia, PA
April 13, 2011 – 3:35 pm | No Comment
Waste Conversion Technology Conference   June 8-9, 2011  Philadelphia, PA

The Agenda Focus is:

Waste Conversion Technology: Exclusive case studies from the world’s leading operators representing the full array of waste conversion technologies
Financing: Build a complete financing strategy with the latest private sector views …

Process Optimization Seminar April 27-29, 2011 Houston, TX
April 12, 2011 – 4:30 pm | No Comment
Process Optimization Seminar    April 27-29, 2011  Houston, TX

The issues that are encountered today in overseeing an ethanol facility requires management to be well versed in many ways to provide financial stability to the operation.
This Process Optimization Seminar is directed more towards management …

Aviation Biofuels September 22-23, 2011 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Aviation Biofuels   September 22-23, 2011   Montreal, Quebec, Canada

IATA Training:   Learn the challenges of integrating aviation biofuels with conventional jet fuel and their potential to reduce carbon emissions.
Goals
Upon completing this course you will have the skills to:

Identify the benefits of biofuel for …

Aviation Biofuels April 28-29 Geneva, Switzerland
April 12, 2011 – 4:01 pm | No Comment
Aviation Biofuels   April 28-29  Geneva, Switzerland

IATA Training:   Learn the challenges of integrating aviation biofuels with conventional jet fuel and their potential to reduce carbon emissions.
Goals
Upon completing this course you will have the skills to:

Identify the benefits of biofuel for …

Renewable Chemicals Live June 9-10 Arlington, VA
April 11, 2011 – 3:59 pm | No Comment
Renewable Chemicals Live    June 9-10   Arlington, VA

Biobased chemicals are smart chemicals. Produced from renewable resources, chemicals derived from biomass support a sustainable business model, enabling a shortened supply chain (in miles) that can deliver a smaller carbon footprint, promote local manufacturing …

Ag Innovation Showcase May 23-24, 2011 St. Louis, MO
April 7, 2011 – 12:08 pm | No Comment
Ag Innovation Showcase   May 23-24, 2011   St. Louis, MO

After a successful Ag Innovation Showcase in May, we are pleased to announce that next year’s Showcase will be on May 23 and 24 at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis.
The 2011 …

Algal Biofuels Symposium 2011 April 29-30 San Diego, CA
April 7, 2011 – 12:02 pm | No Comment
Algal Biofuels Symposium 2011    April 29-30   San Diego, CA

“Algal Biofuels – Advancing to Economic Viability“
Following on from the successful 2010 Symposium, the 2011 Algae Biofuels Symposium will bring together academic and commercial sector scientists that are at the forefront of developing biofules from …

3rd Annual Algae World Summit 2011 May 23-25 San Diego, CA
April 5, 2011 – 5:25 pm | No Comment
3rd Annual Algae World Summit 2011    May 23-25   San Diego, CA

Come to the 2011 edition of Infocast’s sold-out Algae Summits where you will make key strategic connections with value chain players and technology innovators!

Hear from corporate strategics: GM, Albemarle, Cargill, Henkel, UOP Honeywell, SAIC
Get updates …

Algae Growing, Harvesting and Extraction Technologies Conference May 19, 2011 Fairless Hills, PA
April 5, 2011 – 1:57 pm | No Comment
Algae Growing, Harvesting and Extraction Technologies Conference     May 19, 2011  Fairless Hills, PA

In continuing its efforts to fast-track commercialization of algae production, The National Algae Association’s next workshop, May 19, 2011 at BARD HOLDING, will focus on progress in growing, harvesting and extraction methods, along with proven …

2011 EIA Energy Conference April 26-27 Washington, DC
April 5, 2011 – 10:59 am | No Comment
2011 EIA Energy Conference     April 26-27   Washington, DC

The conference will focus on topics that provide a context for energy policy decisions and a forum to discuss both near-term and long-term energy challenges.
This year’s keynote speakers may be of particular interest to you …

Canadian Renewable Fuels Association’s 8th Annual Summit November 28-30, 2011 Calgary, Alberta, Canada
April 5, 2011 – 8:50 am | No Comment
Canadian Renewable Fuels Association’s 8th Annual Summit   November 28-30, 2011     Calgary, Alberta, Canada

The Canadian Renewable Fuels Association’s (CRFA) 8th Annual Summit is being held at The Westin Calgary in beautiful downtown Calgary Alberta from November 28 to 30, 2011. This year’s theme is Growing Our Energy Diversity and will attract participants …

The Burrill Latin America Life Sciences Conference May 19-20, 2011 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
April 4, 2011 – 10:44 am | No Comment
The Burrill Latin America Life Sciences Conference     May 19-20, 2011    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The Burrill Latin American Life Sciences Conference brings together CEOs, Scientists, Corporate executives, financiers, regulators, government officials and academic leaders from around the world to discuss with industry leaders in Latin America the state of …

Sustainable Oil Palm Plantation July 18-19, 2011 Bali, Indonesia
April 4, 2011 – 9:57 am | No Comment
Sustainable Oil Palm Plantation     July 18-19, 2011   Bali, Indonesia

Is oil palm on peatland sustainable ?
Sequestration of peat, Soil & Carbon Issues
Experiences of operators planting on peatland and best management practices
Minimising environmental impacts and GHG emissions
Oil Palm Biomass
Enforcing EIA, environmental regulations
Targeted at
Planters, Millers, Traders, …

Metabolic Design 2011 May 23-25 San Diego, CA
March 31, 2011 – 2:46 pm | No Comment
Metabolic Design 2011    May 23-25    San Diego, CA

Whether you call it “biotech on steroids,” “metabolic engineering” or “synthetic biology,” you’ll want to attend the first event to focus on the business opportunities and risks of this new frontier in industrial biotech!

Hear from …

Radio’s Bobby Likis Speaking at KAAPA Luncheon April 8
March 31, 2011 – 1:30 pm | No Comment
Radio’s Bobby Likis Speaking at KAAPA Luncheon April 8

(KearneyHub.com)  The seventh-annual KAAPA Ethanol annual luncheon at noon April 8 at the Younes Conference Center will be open to the public.
The guest speaker will be Bobby Likis, host of the syndicated radio program “Bobby …

Large-scale Domestic Biofuels Production from Dedicated Energy Crops April 7, 2011 Memphis, TN
March 29, 2011 – 7:26 am | No Comment
Large-scale Domestic Biofuels Production from Dedicated Energy Crops     April 7, 2011  Memphis, TN

This event is provided at no-charge compliments of the members of the Mid-South Biobased Trade Association: PMC Biogenix, Arkansas State University, BioDimensions, Bootheel Regional Planning and Economic Development Commission, Winrock International and supporting individual members Thursday, April …

10th Annual Southern BioProducts & Renewable Energy Conference May 10-11, 2011 Biloxi, MS
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10th Annual Southern BioProducts & Renewable Energy Conference   May 10-11, 2011 Biloxi, MS

Advocates for biomass utilization and renewable energy development from across the state and region will gather in Biloxi, Mississippi on May 10-11, 2011, to learn, promote and network. The theme of the conference “A Decade …

Brazilalot: Heard on the Floor at World Biofuels Markets
March 25, 2011 – 7:55 am | No Comment

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest)  …The hottest companies in bioenergy all know it – the name of the game is low-cost sugars, or affordable syngas that competes with natural gas. For those who don’t make …

2011 AiChE Annual Meeting October 16-21 Minneapolis, MN
March 23, 2011 – 10:24 am | No Comment
2011 AiChE Annual Meeting October 16-21 Minneapolis, MN

The AIChE Annual Meeting is the premier educational forum for chemical engineers interested in innovation and professional growth. A wide range of subjects relevant to latest research and newest technologies in emerging growth areas will …

Highlights of the AquaFUELs Roundtable
March 14, 2011 – 5:56 pm | No Comment

(IEA Bioenergy Task 39)  The EU project AquaFUELs intends to establish the state of the art on research, technological development and demonstration activities relevant to producing 2nd generation biofuels from non-food aquatic biomass, including algae. …

2011 National SBIR/STTR Spring Conference and Biofuels Showcase Tour April 10-14, 2011 Madison, WI
March 14, 2011 – 2:03 pm | No Comment
2011 National SBIR/STTR Spring Conference and Biofuels Showcase Tour    April 10-14, 2011   Madison, WI

We are planning a Biofuels showcase as an add on program to the National SBIR program that will be in Madison this year.  The event will be April 14 and will be held at the …

RENEXPO European Bioenergy Conference June 29-30, 2011 Brussels, Belgium
March 14, 2011 – 12:54 pm | No Comment
RENEXPO European Bioenergy Conference   June 29-30, 2011  Brussels, Belgium

Bioenergy Markets for Europe
Be involved in the rapid growth of the European bioenergy markets

“Bioenergy Markets for Europe” is the main focus of the European Bioenergy Conference and Exhibition which are organised annually in …

Waste-to-Fuels Conference & Trade Show September 25-27 San Diego, CA
March 13, 2011 – 4:49 pm | No Comment
Waste-to-Fuels Conference & Trade Show   September 25-27   San Diego, CA

The Waste-to-Fuels Conference & Trade Show provides a forum for informing the public and private sectors of the economic and environmental significance of converting waste materials to alternative fuels such as biodiesel and ethanol as …

BioCycle Global 2011 April 11-14 San Diego, CA
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BioCycle Global 2011    April 11-14    San Diego, CA

This four-day global event on April 11-14, 2011 will take place in San Diego, California at the Town & Country Resort. Two preconference workshops will be held on Monday, April 11. Three tracks of concurrent …

Planet Forward on TV. An Earth Day Special. Coming April 8, 2011.
March 11, 2011 – 6:03 pm | No Comment
Planet Forward on TV.  An Earth Day Special. Coming April 8, 2011.

by Joanne Ivancic (Advanced Biofuels USA) The Center for Innovative Media at George Washington University’s School of Media and Public Affairs project, Planet Forward, provides an Internet forum for experts and interested public to provide their …

All About Energy 2011 July 5-8, 2011 Fortaleza, Brazil
March 11, 2011 – 7:55 am | No Comment
All About Energy 2011   July 5-8, 2011   Fortaleza, Brazil

All About Energy is the largest event in renewable energies in Latin America.  Participants include some the world’s biggest companies involved in the renewable energies sector, governments, institutions and public and private companies.  In its …

Biomass 2011: Replace the Whole Barrel, Supply the Whole Market July 26-27, 2011 National Harbor, MD
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Biomass 2011: Replace the Whole Barrel, Supply the Whole Market     July 26-27, 2011     National Harbor, MD

On July 26 and 27, 2011, the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s Biomass Program will host its fourth annual biomass conference – Biomass 2011 – at the Gaylord National Resort …

Southeast Biomass Tradeshow and Conference November 1-3, 2011 Atlanta, GA
March 7, 2011 – 11:14 am | No Comment
Southeast Biomass Tradeshow and Conference    November 1-3, 2011   Atlanta, GA

With an exclusive focus on biomass utilization in the Southeast – from the Virginias to the Gulf Coast – the Southeast Biomass Conference & Trade Show is a dynamic regional offshoot of Biorefining Magazine and Biomass Power & …

Biomass for Fuels, Chemicals, and Power March 21-22, 2011 Minneapolis, MN
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Biomass for Fuels, Chemicals, and Power    March 21-22, 2011    Minneapolis, MN

Join us in Minneapolis to learn from an array of leading experts how the sub-categories in biomass will mesh together to create one of the most dynamic new industries in North America!
Biomass has been predicted by …

Global Ethanol Leaders Together
March 4, 2011 – 4:32 pm | No Comment

by Cindy Zimmerman  (DomesticFuel.com)  …(T)he 2011 National Ethanol Conferenceconcluded with a lively panel discussion featuring global ethanol leaders.
Those on the panel were (LtoR) George Fitch, Director of theCaribbean Basic Ethanol Producers Association; Bob Dinneen, president and …

Algal Biomass Organization 2011 Annual Legislative Briefing April 6 Washington, DC
March 4, 2011 – 3:27 pm | No Comment
Algal Biomass Organization 2011 Annual Legislative Briefing April 6  Washington, DC

With political instability in the Middle East, rising gas prices and the need to create jobs and address climate change, now more than ever we need to spur innovation in renewable sources of domestic energy.  …

FutureFuels 2011 April 13th & 14th Mumbai, India
March 4, 2011 – 2:27 pm | No Comment
FutureFuels 2011    April 13th & 14th   Mumbai, India

A techno-commercial workshop on “Production of Clean Fuels from Waste”
Petroleum was formed by the compression and heating of algae, biomass and waste over millions of years. The Next Generation of Clean Fuels Technologies hope to do it …