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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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PRAJ & F.O. Licht Present a One-Day Pre-Conference Workshop at ‘F.O. Licht’s Biofuels in Central and Eastern Europe 2012′ for the Bioethanol / Beverage Alcohol Sector June 12-14, 2012 Budapest, Hungary
April 30, 2012 – 4:54 pm | No Comment
PRAJ & F.O. Licht Present a One-Day Pre-Conference Workshop at ‘F.O. Licht’s Biofuels in Central and Eastern Europe 2012′ for the Bioethanol / Beverage Alcohol Sector  June 12-14, 2012      Budapest,  Hungary

“With increasing focus on sustainability in the European Union and the need to drive down operating costs, organizations need innovative technologies and solutions. This directly applies to the ethanol and alcohol industry. This workshop promotes …

Biofuels International Expo and Conference November 21-22, 2012 Antwerp, Belgium
April 30, 2012 – 3:56 pm | No Comment
Biofuels International Expo and Conference  November 21-22, 2012   Antwerp, Belgium

Now in its fifth year, Biofuels International 2012 attracts high-level companies involved in biofuel production, the operation of biofuel plants, transportation, aviation and storage, as well as attracting policy developers, R&D departments, company CEOs and …

Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology & Bioenergy October 10-12, 2012 Vancouver, BC Canada
April 27, 2012 – 6:11 pm | No Comment
Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology & Bioenergy    October 10-12, 2012   Vancouver, BC Canada

The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), a leader in industrial biotechnology, is pleased to announce the seventh annual Pacific Rim Summit on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioenergy will be held in Vancouver, Canada from October 10th – …

The 4th International Conference on Biofuels Standards: Current Issues, Future Trends November 13-15, 2012 Gaithersburg, MD
April 24, 2012 – 6:25 pm | No Comment
The 4th International Conference on Biofuels Standards: Current Issues, Future Trends      November 13-15, 2012   Gaithersburg, MD

Organizers: National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) – USA
National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (INMETRO) – Brazil
European Commission – DG ENER – EU
Biofuels are finding expanding utilization in ground transportation systems, and more recently …

Biofuels Conference for 2012 June 28-29 Amsterdam, The Netherlands
April 24, 2012 – 4:32 pm | No Comment
Biofuels Conference for 2012     June 28-29     Amsterdam, The Netherlands

If the European biofuels industry is to meet the EU Commissions’ target of 10% of transport volume by 2020 (a significant increase) then it is commonly agreed that the sector is going to need coordinate …

Lignofuels 2012 September 25-27 Stockholm, Sweden
April 24, 2012 – 10:32 am | No Comment
Lignofuels 2012   September 25-27     Stockholm, Sweden

ACI’s 3rd Annual Lignofuels Summit will be taking place in Stockholm, Sweden, on 26-27 September 2012. The two day conference will bring together key industry stakeholders to discuss ways of integrating processes and technologies for production of fuels from lignocellulosic feedstocks.
In addition …

National Advanced Biofuels Conference and Expo November 27-29, 2012 Houston, TX
April 19, 2012 – 5:59 pm | No Comment
National Advanced Biofuels Conference and Expo   November 27-29, 2012   Houston, TX

The 2012 National Advanced Biofuels Conference & Expo will take place November 27-29, 2012, at the Hilton Americas – Houston in Houston, Texas. This event will unite bioconversion technology providers and researchers from around the …

2nd International Lignin Biochemicals Conference June 21, 2012 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
March 28, 2012 – 12:23 pm | No Comment
2nd International Lignin Biochemicals Conference  June 21, 2012   Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Sources of Lignin
FP Innovations
Domtar/Metso
Lignol

Commercial Applications
Zoltec
Tecnaro
Woodbridge Group
and Others
 
Research & Development
NSERC Biomaterials and Chemicals Strategic Network (Lignoworks)
National Research Council
University of Toronto – Centre for Biocomposites & Biomaterial Processing
Wageningen UR Lignin Platform
and Others

Government Funding
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research …

Ukrainian Bioenergy Business Forum 2012 September 27-28 Kiev, Ukraine
March 28, 2012 – 12:13 pm | No Comment
Ukrainian Bioenergy Business Forum 2012    September 27-28     Kiev, Ukraine

Over 200 bioenergy experts are expected to join the Ukrainian Bioenergy Business Forum 2012 conference cum exhibition. Taking place in Kiev on 27-28 September 2012, this strictly B2B conference focuses on commercial opportunities and challenges brought about by the …

Next Generation Engines And Fuels Forum 2012 June 18-20 Washington, DC
March 26, 2012 – 1:30 pm | No Comment
Next Generation Engines And Fuels Forum 2012    June 18-20   Washington, DC

The First Major Event that Brings Together the Auto, Oil and Biofuels Industries to Tackle the Challenges of the New CAFE and Tier 3 Standards

Hear the perspectives of key decision-makers who need to coordinate their …

2nd Annual World Biofuels Markets Brazil September 18-19, 2012 Sao Paulo, Brazil
March 26, 2012 – 12:00 pm | No Comment
2nd Annual World Biofuels Markets Brazil    September 18-19, 2012     Sao Paulo, Brazil

One of the major events in the Brazilian bioenergy calendar, the 2nd annual World Biofuels Markets Brazil conference, offers both new entrants and established energy market professionals the chance to hear from and meet with the thought …

Annual Waste Conversion Congress East Coast June 12-13 2012 Philadelphia, PA
March 14, 2012 – 6:31 pm | No Comment
Annual Waste Conversion Congress East Coast   June 12-13 2012    Philadelphia, PA

This year’s congress has a very specific objective: to help you Find the viable, scalable, commercial waste conversion technology that will secure long term profitability for your MSW feedstock. The global market is set to …

The Alternative Aviation Fuels Pavilion at the Berlin Air Show September 11-16, 2012 Berlin, Germany
March 13, 2012 – 3:54 pm | No Comment
The Alternative Aviation Fuels Pavilion at the Berlin Air Show   September 11-16, 2012   Berlin, Germany

After the very successful 2011 Paris Air Show Alternative Aviation Fuels Display and the CAAFI Conference and Expo in Washington DC last December, Kallman Worldwide, Inc. has partnered again with CAAFI, AIREG (the German Alternative Aviation Fuel …

2012 Asia Pacific Clean Energy Summit and Expo August 13-15 Honolulu, HI
March 9, 2012 – 6:22 pm | No Comment
2012 Asia Pacific Clean Energy Summit and Expo   August 13-15    Honolulu, HI

The event is the preeminent meeting place for international leaders and energy experts at the forefront of the clean energy movement. Securing energy independence and developing a clean energy industry that promotes the vitality of …

Energypath 2012 and Energy Camps June 25-29 Center Valley, PA
February 29, 2012 – 4:09 pm | No Comment
Energypath 2012 and Energy Camps    June 25-29   Center Valley, PA

Come explore the future of energy at Energypath 2012. Conference and Expo June 28 & 29 2012 • Pre Conference Energy Camps June 25-27 held at DeSales University. During the week at Energypath, professional educators learn side by side with …

PALMEX Indonesia 2012 October 10-12 Medan, Indonesia
February 29, 2012 – 3:41 pm | No Comment
PALMEX Indonesia 2012  October 10-12   Medan, Indonesia

The 4th PALMEX Indonesia 2012 is the only specialized Palm Oil event in Asia that brings together an international congregation of both upstream and downstream palm oil companies and also its supporting industries gathered in …

4th Palm Oil Summit July 9-10, 2012 Bali, Indonesia
February 16, 2012 – 2:15 pm | No Comment
4th Palm Oil Summit  July 9-10, 2012    Bali, Indonesia

“Sustainable Yield Enhancement & Carbon Management”
Key highlights

Demand for Certified Sustainable Palm Oil & its future for European & US markets
Replanting trees with higher yielding varieties
Improved agriculture practices and mechanisation
Value addition in downstream processing including improved oil extraction rates
Capture …

Palm Oil Africa September 5-6, 2012 Accra, Ghana
February 16, 2012 – 1:53 pm | No Comment
Palm Oil Africa  September 5-6, 2012    Accra, Ghana

“Reviving the Palm Oil Industry in Africa - Challenges & Opportunities”
Key Highlights

Financing & Investment Prospects
Land regulations, labour laws, logistics & infrastructure support
Applying large-scale cultivation expertise from Asia & opportunities for downstream processing
R & D on improved planting …

BIO Congress to Feature Advanced Biofuels Sessions
February 15, 2012 – 10:07 am | No Comment

by Cindy Zimmerman (DomesticFuel.com)  Biofuel and renewable chemical company executives, scientists and government officials from around the globe will speak in breakout sessions at BIO’s 9th annual World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioprocessing, April 29 – …

BIO International Convention June 18-21, 2012 Boston, MA
February 6, 2012 – 10:24 am | No Comment
BIO International Convention  June 18-21, 2012  Boston, MA

Join compelling conversations about your business challenges.
BIO brings you Keynote Luncheon speakers from the highest level of world politics, Super Sessions led by major companies and Breakout Sessions with topic experts.
Gain new perspectives from global …

The Sun Grant Initiative National Conference on Science for Biomass Feedstock Production and Utilization October 2-5, 2012 New Orleans, LA
February 1, 2012 – 3:23 pm | No Comment
The Sun Grant Initiative National Conference on Science for Biomass Feedstock Production and Utilization    October 2-5, 2012    New Orleans, LA

The Sun Grant Initiative invites you to attend the national conference on the Science for Biomass Feedstock Production and Utilization. The Conference will focus on the scientific progress in the field of biomass production, harvest, logistics and …

Young Algaeneers Symposium June 14-16, 2012 Wageningen, The Netherlands
January 31, 2012 – 5:04 pm | No Comment
Young Algaeneers Symposium    June 14-16, 2012    Wageningen, The Netherlands

From June 14 to 16, 2012, the first edition of the Young Algaeneers Symposium will be organized in Wageningen, the Netherlands, to gather young scientists (PhD students and postdocs in their first 4 years), working …

World Clean Technology Summit September 26-28, 2012 Kampala, Uganda
January 30, 2012 – 1:54 pm | No Comment
World Clean Technology Summit    September 26-28, 2012   Kampala, Uganda

Every year, Pilot International continues to provide a Global Platform for Advancement of Innovations and Clean Technology for a Sustainable World.
The growth and success of our events is testament to Pilot Internationals’ determination to provide a …

Biomass 2012 July 10-11, 2012 Washington, DC
January 30, 2012 – 11:38 am | No Comment
Biomass 2012    July 10-11, 2012   Washington, DC

On July 10–11, 2012, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Biomass Program will host its fifth annual conference, Biomass 2012: Confronting Challenges, Creating Opportunities – Sustaining a Commitment to Bioenergy, at the Washington, D.C. Convention Center. This …

Global Pongamia World 2012 June 25-26 Jaipur, India
January 23, 2012 – 4:26 pm | No Comment
Global Pongamia World 2012   June 25-26  Jaipur, India

2 Day Pongamia State of Art International Workshop
BACKGROUND
Development of pongamia as a biofuel crop has largely been underway in India, at CJP where scientists have been assessing new crops to support sustainable rural development. There is significant …

2nd International Conference on Algal Biomass, Biofuels and Bioproducts June 10-13, 2012 San Diego, CA
January 23, 2012 – 1:04 pm | No Comment
2nd International Conference on Algal Biomass, Biofuels and Bioproducts    June 10-13, 2012    San Diego, CA

The 2nd International Conference on Algal Biomass, Biofuels and Bioproducts provides a new level of direct interaction between the leaders in the scientific field, the strategic partners and the attending delegates. Emphasis will be placed …

Algae Biomass Summit September 24-27, 2012 Denver, CO
January 20, 2012 – 3:32 pm | No Comment
Algae Biomass Summit    September 24-27, 2012   Denver, CO

The 6th annual Algae Biomass Summit will take place September 24-27, 2012 at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel in Denver, Colorado. This dynamic event unites industry professionals from all sectors of the world’s algae utilization industries including, but not …

4th Annual World Refining Technology Summit 2012 October 22-23 Brussels, Belgium
January 20, 2012 – 3:22 pm | No Comment
4th Annual World Refining Technology Summit 2012   October 22-23    Brussels, Belgium

Only Global Conference on Refining Technology
200 + Delegates
One to One Meetings
World Class Speakers
 
Media Coverage & Speaker Longue
Exhibition
Business Card Exchange Session   READ MORE

RETECH 2012 October 17-19 Washington, DC
January 18, 2012 – 3:36 pm | No Comment
RETECH 2012    October 17-19   Washington, DC

CONNECT with the World’s Renewable Energy Leaders from Government, Utility, Finance
and Technology
RETECH 2012 is the only event dedicated to delivering coverage on EVERY discipline of renewable energy technology.  RETECH is THE renewable energy industry’s meeting place for over 3,000 …

16th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference June 18-20, 2012 Washington, DC
January 18, 2012 – 2:47 pm | No Comment
16th Annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference    June 18-20, 2012    Washington, DC

The Premier Green Chemistry Event of the Year!

One location
Three Days
More than 20 sessions

A full day of programming devoted to registered students
Who should attend
Chemists, engineers, researchers, policy analysts, managers/directors, venture capitalists, chemistry and engineering students. In …

2012 Biochar Conference July 29-August 1 Rohnert Park, CA
January 18, 2012 – 2:14 pm | No Comment
2012 Biochar Conference  July 29-August 1    Rohnert Park, CA

To be held July 29th to August 1st in the center of Sonoma County’s world-class wine country, we are focusing on the practical use and production of biochar at the community level and what will …

2012 TAPPI International Bioenergy & Bioproducts Conference October 17-19 Savannah, GA
January 16, 2012 – 5:01 pm | No Comment
2012 TAPPI International Bioenergy & Bioproducts Conference   October 17-19   Savannah, GA

TAPPI’s International Bioenergy and Bioproducts Conference will focus on technical advancements and commercialization of bioconversion technologies that leverage the forest products manufacturing infrastructure.
The conference will include technical presentations, expert panels, case studies, and reports from …

ATW’s 5th Annual Eco-Aviation Conference & Awards Ceremony June 20-21, 2012 Crystal City, VA
December 30, 2011 – 4:26 pm | No Comment
ATW’s 5th Annual Eco-Aviation Conference & Awards Ceremony     June 20-21, 2012   Crystal City, VA

ATW’s 5th 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.
ATW’s Annual Eco-Aviation Conference was the first and still …

Nordic Wood Biorefinery Conference October 23-25, 2012 Helsinki, Finland
December 8, 2011 – 4:03 pm | No Comment
Nordic Wood Biorefinery Conference    October 23-25, 2012   Helsinki, Finland

The international event, Nordic Wood Biorefinery Conference (NWBC), is the leading meeting forum for wood biorefinery professionals. The next event will be held in Helsinki in October, 2012. This conference is jointly organised by VTT …

EU BC&E 2012, 20th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition June 18 – 22, 2012 Milano, Italy.
December 8, 2011 – 12:46 pm | No Comment
EU BC&E 2012,  20th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition   June 18 – 22, 2012  Milano, Italy.

You are invited to join the EU BC&E 2012, 20th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, 18 – 22 June 2012 at the Milano Convention Centre in Milano, Italy.
With this event, we will continue the biomass specialist’s role …

RETECH 2012 October 17-19 Washington, DC
November 15, 2011 – 9:23 am | No Comment
RETECH 2012  October 17-19     Washington, DC

RETECH 2012 is the only event dedicated to delivering coverage on EVERY discipline of renewable energy technology.  RETECH is THE renewable energy industry’s meeting place for over 3,000 Government, Utility, Finance and Technology professionals from 60 countries.
RETECH’s conference sessions …

ACI’s European Biodiesel Summit June 13-14, 2012 Krakow, Poland
August 31, 2011 – 3:36 pm | No Comment
ACI’s European Biodiesel Summit     June 13-14, 2012   Krakow, Poland

The leading annual event specifically for the European biodiesel industry, ACI’s European Biodiesel Summit will be taking place on 13-14 June 2012 in Kraków, Poland. The previous events held in Brussels, Prague, Barcelona and Rotterdam …

AMERIgreen Plans Energy Independence Convoy
August 24, 2011 – 3:07 pm | No Comment

by Erin Voegele (Biodiesel Magazine)  Pennsylvania-based fuel dealer AMERIgreen Energy Inc. is hosting its Energy Independence Convoy on Aug. 25. As part of the event, a convoy of elected representatives and officials and representatives of …

AgConnect Expo January 29-31, 2013 Kansas City, MO
July 18, 2011 – 1:45 pm | No Comment
AgConnect Expo  January 29-31, 2013   Kansas City, MO

Introducing a world-class event that brings together the very latest in equipment, technology and ideas from all areas of agriculture production—all around the globe.
AG CONNECT Expo & Summit offers a preview of what’s to come …