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March 17, 2009 – 10:42 am | One Comment

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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The Road to Commercialization: Advanced Biofuels in the Public and Private Sector March 8, 2012 Washington, DC
February 13, 2012 – 3:08 pm | No Comment
The Road to Commercialization: Advanced Biofuels in the Public and Private Sector   March 8, 2012     Washington, DC

WITH SPECIAL GUEST
The Honorable John W. Warner
  PANELISTS INCLUDE
Jim Rekoske, vice president of renewable energy and chemicals, Honeywell UOP

Jonathan Wolfson, CEO, Solazyme Inc.
Nancy Young, vice president of environmental affairs, Airlines for America
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Continental Breakfast, …

2012 ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit February 27-29 National Harbor, MD
January 31, 2012 – 4:49 pm | No Comment
2012 ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit   February 27-29    National Harbor, MD

The event is designed to bring together key players from across the energy ecosystem – researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, corporate executives, and government officials – to share ideas for developing and deploying the next generation of …

‘Biofuels Beltway March’ March 27-28, 2012 Washington, DC
January 30, 2012 – 12:28 pm | No Comment
‘Biofuels Beltway March’   March 27-28, 2012    Washington, DC

The American Coalition for Ethanol confirmed the dates for its fourth annual “Biofuels Beltway March” in Washington, DC. ACE’s fly-in will be held Tuesday, March 27 and Wednesday, March 28, headquartered at the Washington Court …

2012 ABO Legislative Fly-in February 29-March 1 Washington, DC
January 27, 2012 – 11:51 am | No Comment
2012 ABO Legislative Fly-in   February 29-March 1   Washington, DC

ABO members who attend will be able to meet with their representatives in the 113th Congress and advocate for ABO’s legislative agenda. A legislative briefing on March 1st will feature key speakers from the Senate and …

The Commercial Impacts of Biofuel Sustainability April 4, 2012 London, UK
January 24, 2012 – 12:59 pm | No Comment
The Commercial Impacts of Biofuel Sustainability    April 4, 2012  London, UK

Course objectives

How is “sustainability” determined?
Why does it matter from a business perspective?
Which issues (including policy and certification) do you need to understand?
What are the costs to a business and what are the market/sales advantages?

Designed for …

2nd Algae World Australia April 16-17, 2012 Perth, Australia
January 18, 2012 – 4:17 pm | No Comment
2nd Algae World Australia   April 16-17, 2012    Perth, Australia

Scaling up to the next level & developments inprocessing technology from harvesting,separation to extraction
Key Highlights

Assessment of the possible scale of algae cultivation & biocrude potential across Australia
Open Pond systems with high saline algae – Muradel …

Bringing Bioproducts to Market: Overcoming Risks to Commercialization March 26-28, 2012 Sarnia, Ontario
January 16, 2012 – 4:43 pm | No Comment
Bringing Bioproducts to Market: Overcoming Risks to Commercialization    March 26-28, 2012    Sarnia, Ontario

Join us in the home of Canada’s emerging hybrid chemistry cluster to share up-to-date information about best practices in the bio-economy.
Presented by the Bioindustrial Innovation Centre, this International Conference will provide a unique and outstanding …

Bioenergy Processes & Technologies March 13, 2012 Rotterdam, Netherlands
January 9, 2012 – 4:27 pm | No Comment
Bioenergy Processes & Technologies     March 13, 2012    Rotterdam, Netherlands

A comprehensive 1-day briefing on how Fuels and Energy can be created from Biomass feedstocks
13 March 2012, World Biofuels Markets, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Note: The course can be attended as a stand-alone session but also provides an …

2012 ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit Student Program February 27-29 National Harbor, MD
January 9, 2012 – 4:17 pm | No Comment
2012 ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit Student Program   February 27-29     National Harbor, MD

(Collegiate Energy Association)  The Collegiate Energy Association is organizing a special student program at the 2012 ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit (February 27-29, 2012). Participants in the program will have their registration fees for the conference …

2012 BioPlastek Forum March 28-30 Arlington, VA
January 8, 2012 – 4:26 pm | No Comment
2012 BioPlastek Forum   March 28-30   Arlington, VA

Bioplastics represent an opportunity for the chemicals and materials industry to take a major step forward in sustainability and environmental stewardship.
While there is much excitement, there is much confusion. Where will the growth be: biosourced, …

Cassava Starch World 2012 February 22-24 Phnom Penh, Cambodia
December 30, 2011 – 3:55 pm | No Comment
Cassava Starch World 2012   February 22-24  Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Centered around the theme on Finding Value Added Applications for Cassava, CMT’sCassava Starch World conference is a must attend event for the entire supply chain of the industry.
Find out key issues on

Cassava Starch outlook – markets, economics and its …

Advanced Biofuels Leadership Conference April 2-5, 2012 Washington, DC
December 6, 2011 – 10:10 am | No Comment
Advanced Biofuels Leadership Conference    April 2-5, 2012  Washington, DC

2012 – Go Big, Stay Strong. As advanced biofuels move out of the lab and race for commercialization, the stakeholders are going big, while balancing the need to stay strong in an uncertain policy and …

University of Vermont Biomass to Biofuels Course March 23 to April 28, 2012 Burlington, VT
November 9, 2011 – 12:48 pm | No Comment
University of Vermont Biomass to Biofuels Course   March 23 to April 28, 2012   Burlington, VT

(University of Vermont)  Depleting fossil fuel reserves and adverse affects of fluctuating oil prices have renewed interest in alternative and sustainable sources of energy. The University of Vermont is actively involved in this area through …

Unconventional Feedstocks & Fuel Mandates: Operating Amid Change March 14, 2012 San Diego, CA
November 3, 2011 – 5:28 pm | No Comment
Unconventional Feedstocks & Fuel Mandates: Operating Amid Change   March 14, 2012    San Diego, CA

The objective of this conference is to bring together global thought leaders – refining, fuels, additive, technology, government, biofuels, automakers and engine manufacturers’ communities to discuss and debate on how the current and future regulatory …

3rd Biomass Trade & Power February 23-24, 2012 Brussels, Belgium
October 25, 2011 – 3:21 pm | No Comment
3rd Biomass Trade & Power      February 23-24, 2012  Brussels, Belgium

“Ensuring Operational Progress & SustainableGrowthAmidst Overcast Economy”

Insights on Global Biomass Trade & Power Generation Growth, EU, UK, Asia & US
Biomass’ Commodity Market Development: …

Third Annual ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit February 27-29, 2012 National Harbor, MD
September 28, 2011 – 11:35 am | No Comment
Third Annual ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit      February 27-29, 2012    National Harbor, MD

The event is designed to bring together key players from across the energy ecosystem – researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, corporate executives, and government officials – to share ideas for developing and deploying the next generation of …

Bio-Based Chemicals Summit March 13-14, 2012 Rotterdam, Netherlands
September 22, 2011 – 12:09 pm | No Comment
Bio-Based Chemicals Summit     March 13-14, 2012    Rotterdam, Netherlands

A growing number of bio-based chemicals are already in commercial production with several additional products expected to reach commercialisation in the next few years. With advances in conversion methodologies and developments in achieving economies of …

National Ethanol Conference February 22-24, 2012 Orlando, FL
September 8, 2011 – 12:58 pm | No Comment
National Ethanol Conference    February 22-24, 2012       Orlando, FL

The RFA’s National Ethanol Conference is recognized as the preeminent conference for delivering accurate, timely information on marketing, legislative and regulatory issues facing the ethanol industry.  With numerous networking opportunities, more business meetings are conducted …

51st Annual Western Farm Show February 24-26, 2012 Kansas City, MO
July 18, 2011 – 2:59 pm | No Comment
51st Annual Western Farm Show   February 24-26, 2012    Kansas City, MO

Whether you buy or sell farm equipment, the Western Farm Show is the place to be every February. Our show features aisles and aisles of the latest farm and livestock equipment, buildings, fertilizer, feed, seed …

World Biofuels Markets March 13-15, 2012 Rotterdam, The Netherlands
July 5, 2011 – 3:20 pm | No Comment
World Biofuels Markets    March 13-15, 2012   Rotterdam, The Netherlands

The World Biofuels Markets Congress & Exhibition returns to Rotterdam for 2012, to once again bring together the entire value chain of the biofuels industry to do business..
EUROPE’S LARGEST BIOFUELS CONGRESS & EXHIBITION:

1500+ attendees from 80 countries
70% …