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April 17, 2012 – 10:42 am | No 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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Gulf Coast Restoration Summit June 11, 2012 Destin, FL
May 7, 2012 – 3:26 pm | No Comment
Gulf Coast Restoration Summit    June 11, 2012    Destin, FL

More than $30 billion is soon to be infused into Northwest Florida and the U.S. Gulf Coast! This is a game-changer for the region, providing enormous new economic and business opportunities. Be an important part …

Sustainable Production of Food and Fuel for the 21st Century (FF21) May 11-13, 2012 LaJolla, CA
May 2, 2012 – 4:20 pm | No Comment
Sustainable Production of Food and Fuel for the 21st Century (FF21)  May 11-13, 2012   LaJolla, CA

The symposium “Sustainable Production of Food and Fuel for the 21st Century (FF21)” will be held May 11th, 12th, and 13th at the Salk Institute in La Jolla, CA. This symposium will focus on the potential …

Santa Fe Community College to Offer OSHA Biofuels Training June 1-2, 2012 Santa Fe, NM
April 30, 2012 – 3:40 pm | No Comment
Santa Fe Community College to Offer OSHA Biofuels Training   June 1-2, 2012    Santa Fe, NM

Santa Fe Community College will be offering an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) two-day course providing basic information regarding hazards, regulations, health and safety training for workers and entrepreneurs entering the biofuels industry. Completion …

Ethanol Industry 101 Seminar June 4, 2012 Minneapolis, MN
April 27, 2012 – 11:23 am | No Comment
Ethanol Industry 101 Seminar     June 4, 2012    Minneapolis, MN

The Ethanol Industry 101 Seminar will serve as a one day, in-depth survey of the history, science, production and market basics of the ethanol industry. Populated by some of the industry’s most recognized professionals, this seminar will …

CJP’s Global Jojoba World May 25-26, 2012 Jaipur, India
April 24, 2012 – 5:58 pm | No Comment
CJP’s Global Jojoba World  May 25-26, 2012    Jaipur, India

CJP’s Global Jojoba World focuses on the entire Jojoba production from Ground zero to scale. Topics are carefully selected to cover the Agronomy, Horticulture, Biology, Engineering, Marketing and Financial aspects of Jojoba commercialization. CJP is …

Notice of Stakeholder Meeting: Industry Roundtable-DON/USDA/DOE/DOT-FAA Advanced Drop-In Biofuels Initiative May 18, 2012 Washington, DC
April 20, 2012 – 4:19 pm | No Comment
Notice of Stakeholder Meeting: Industry Roundtable-DON/USDA/DOE/DOT-FAA Advanced Drop-In Biofuels Initiative   May 18, 2012   Washington, DC

(U.S. Federal Register)  The United States Department of Navy (DoN) in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), and the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (DOT FAA), …

2012 AFREC Sustainability Summit May 31 Hershey, PA
April 18, 2012 – 12:24 pm | No Comment
2012 AFREC Sustainability Summit    May 31    Hershey, PA

Alternative Fuels Renewable Energies Council’s Annual Sustainability Summit – Where corporate representatives, government officials, and financial partners convene to collaborate and form strategic alliances that promote and market sustainable products, programs, projects and initiatives.
Speakers:
Katherine Neal Blue, Managing Director, …

Introduction to Advanced Biofuels May 31, 2012 London, UK
April 11, 2012 – 11:00 am | No Comment
Introduction to Advanced Biofuels     May 31, 2012   London, UK

Designed to be accessible to non-experts and the commercially-minded, this course describes the variety of feedstocks, routes and processes through which biomass can be converted to valuable fuels, energy and other co-products – on large …

Advanced Biofuels Industry Roundtable May 18, 2012 Washington, DC
April 11, 2012 – 10:59 am | No Comment
Advanced Biofuels Industry Roundtable    May 18, 2012     Washington, DC

(U.S. Department of Agriculture)  The U.S. Department of Agriculture – along with the Department of Energy, and the Department of Navy – will co-host an Advanced Biofuels Industry Roundtable in Washington D.C. on May 18, …

Commercial Algae Production Technologies and Networking Workshop May 8, 2012 Fairfield, NJ
April 10, 2012 – 12:53 pm | No Comment
Commercial Algae Production Technologies and Networking Workshop    May 8, 2012    Fairfield, NJ

Including a tour of Glenn Mills to  view a  commercial-scale algae extraction
The National Algae Association is the first non-profit algae production trade association in the US.  In continuing its efforts to fast-track commercial algae production, National Algae Association’s next …

Scaling Sustainable Transportation Fuels from Biomass May 31, 2012 Washington, DC
March 29, 2012 – 2:10 pm | No Comment
Scaling Sustainable Transportation Fuels from Biomass    May 31, 2012    Washington, DC

Opportunities in Scaling Sustainable Transportation Fuels in Biomass: A Workshop
Thursday, May 31st, 2012       NAS Keck Center Room 100         500 5th ST NW, Washington, DC 20001
The National Academy of Sciences’ Chemical Sciences …

Ethanol Safety Seminar June 13, 2012 Dubuque, IA
March 29, 2012 – 12:14 pm | No Comment
Ethanol Safety Seminar   June 13, 2012     Dubuque, IA

Where:  Dubuque County Emergency Responder Training Facility
14928 Public Safety Way
Dubuque, IA 52202
Times: 9:00 am − 2:00 pm or
5:30 pm − 10:00 pm
Register: www.rfa.traincaster.com
Who Should Attend:

Emergency Responders
Fire Departments
EMTs
Local Emergency Planning Committees
Police
Safety Managers   READ MORE

Ethanol Safety Seminar May 22, 1012 Rockford, IL
March 29, 2012 – 12:09 pm | No Comment
Ethanol Safety Seminar    May 22, 1012   Rockford, IL

Where:  Clock Tower Resort & Conference Center
Wallingford Ballroom
7801 East State Street
Rockford, IL 61108
Times: 9:00 am − 2:00 pm or
5:30 pm − 10:00 pm
Register: www.rfa.traincaster.com
Who Should Attend:

Emergency Responders
Fire Departments
EMTs
Local Emergency Planning Committees
Police
Safety Managers  READ MORE

8th International Conference on Renewable Resources & Biorefineries June 4-6, 2012 Toulouse, France
March 26, 2012 – 5:33 pm | No Comment
8th International Conference on  Renewable Resources & Biorefineries    June 4-6, 2012   Toulouse, France

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 …

European Workshop Biotechnology of Microalgae June 4-5, 2012 Nuthetal, Germany
March 2, 2012 – 1:34 pm | No Comment
European Workshop Biotechnology of Microalgae     June 4-5, 2012   Nuthetal, Germany

We are pleased to announce the 9th European Workshop Biotechnology of Microalgae for the outlook on the theme “Where we are and will go” in microalgal biotechnology. The conference will be held June 4-5, 2012 …

4th Algae World Europe May 22-23, 2012 Munich, Germany
February 12, 2012 – 3:04 pm | No Comment
4th Algae World Europe   May 22-23, 2012   Munich, Germany

CMT’s Algae World conference series is recognized as a premier platform for productive exchanges amongst the Academic, Commercial and Investment communities.
Algae World addresses the intricacy of scaling-up algae production and processing; focuses on innovative technologies and market dynamics …

EcoTrek Foundation’s “Protect and Preserve America Tour” April-November 2012 US
November 10, 2011 – 9:42 am | No Comment
EcoTrek Foundation’s  “Protect and Preserve America Tour”   April-November 2012  US

The Secretary of the U.S. Navy announced that he is committed to reducing petroleum use by 50% in Navy and U.S. Marines vehicles. He further mandated that 40% of their energy consumption must come from alternative …

Council for Chemical Research 33rd Annual Meeting May 20-22, 2012 Dearborn, MI
November 3, 2011 – 4:43 pm | No Comment
Council for Chemical Research 33rd Annual Meeting    May 20-22, 2012   Dearborn, MI

Challenge and Innovation in Chemistry-based Industries for the 21st Century
When CCR was founded in 1979, the US chemical enterprise was focused on the oil industry, commodity chemicals, and specialty chemicals.  Today, the scope and spectrum …

2012 ACT Expo May 15-17 Long Beach, CA
July 20, 2011 – 3:41 pm | No Comment
2012 ACT Expo    May 15-17   Long Beach, CA

Join us for the 2012 ACT Expo May 15-17 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, California for the largest alternative fuels and vehicle technologies show in North America. The ACT Expo 2012 …

International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo June 4-7, 2012 Minneapolis, MN
July 14, 2011 – 12:48 pm | No Comment
International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo    June 4-7, 2012   Minneapolis, MN

Don’t miss this once-a-year opportunity to reach thousands of ethanol industry decision makers. With 4 tracks, 30 panels, 130-plus speakers, 300-plus exhibits and an anticipated 2,500 attendees.   READ MORE