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April 17, 2012 – 10:42 am | No Comment

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Innovation Coupons Worth € 10.000 to Assess the Feasibility of an Innovative Bio-Based Idea
May 3, 2013 – 4:30 pm | No Comment

(Bio Base NWE)  The project Bio Base NWE is funded under the Interreg IVB NWE framework and has the objective to support the development of the bio-based economy in North West Europe (see www.biobasenwe.org for …

Ministers Block EU Proposal to Limit Some Biofuels
March 26, 2013 – 12:13 pm | No Comment

(EurActiv)  Several European ministers are blocking the EU’s proposal to curb the use of conventional biofuels, while some dispute claims the demand for crop-based oils drives deforestation and food insecurity in other parts of the …

Energy Farms: Is the Time Ripe?
March 23, 2013 – 2:54 pm | No Comment

by Peter Brown (Biodiesel Magazine/ Euro Marketing Tools)  Biodiesel, ethanol and livestock production, wind turbines and photovoltaic installments situated in close proximity make energy—and economic—sense
The concept is that if alternate forms of energy can be produced …

Biofuels International 2013 September 11-12 Antwerp, Belgium
February 27, 2013 – 11:19 am | No Comment
Biofuels International 2013     September 11-12   Antwerp, Belgium

Now in its sixth year, Biofuels International 2013 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 …

Global Greenhouse Gas Implications of Land Conversion to Biofuel Crop Cultivation in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands – Lessons Learned from Jatropha
January 29, 2013 – 8:03 pm | No Comment

by W.M.J. Achten, A. Trabucco, W.H. Maes, L.V. Verchot, R. Aerts, E. Mathijs, P. Vantomme, V.P. Singh, B. Muys  (ScienceDirect.com/Journal of Arid Environments)  Biofuels are considered as a climate-friendly energy alternative. However, their environmental sustainability is …

CALL FOR PAPERS: 9th International Conference on Renewable Resources & Biorefineries June 5-7, 2013 Antwerp, Belgium DEADLINE: January 15, 2013
December 19, 2012 – 5:52 pm | No Comment
CALL FOR PAPERS:  9th International Conference on Renewable Resources & Biorefineries June 5-7, 2013 Antwerp, Belgium   DEADLINE: January 15, 2013

The 9th edition of the International Conference on Renewable Resources & Biorefineries will take place in Antwerp, Belgium, from Wednesday June 5 until Friday June 7, 2013.
Delegates from university, industry, governmental and non-governmental organizations and …

9th International Conference on Renewable Resources & Biorefineries June 5-7, 2013 Antwerp, Belgium
December 19, 2012 – 5:49 pm | No Comment
9th International Conference on  Renewable Resources & Biorefineries    June 5-7, 2013    Antwerp, Belgium

The 9th edition of the International Conference on Renewable Resources & Biorefineries will take place in Antwerp, Belgium, from Wednesday June 5 until Friday June 7, 2013.
Delegates from university, industry, governmental and non-governmental organizations and …

Algae Tehnology Europe December 5-7, 2012 Ghent, Belgium
October 31, 2012 – 11:37 am | No Comment
Algae Tehnology Europe   December 5-7, 2012    Ghent, Belgium

Algae Technology Platform Europe: Investors Meet Developers will be on Day 1, December 5, 2012. A practical short course on Algae Harvesting and Processing for Value Added Applications will be held on Day 2 & …

Heard it Through the Grapevine: Useful Facts and Scuttlebutt from the Algae Biomass Summit
September 27, 2012 – 11:34 am | No Comment

by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest)  Jobs, global expansion, proteins vs fuels, new R&D funding – all the big issues are under debate both on and off the floor at the Algae Biomass Summit.
…Jobs   Dr. John …

European Advanced Biofuels Congress December 4-5, 2012 Brussels, Belgium
July 26, 2012 – 4:25 pm | No Comment
European Advanced Biofuels Congress    December 4-5, 2012   Brussels, Belgium

 A conference like no other: A unique, high-level, interactive debate between the key parties that will drive the European advanced bioeconomy.
The European Union has as a priority aim, to build up a bio-based economy by …

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 …

CALL FOR PAPERS: 4th Annual World Refining Technology Summit 2012 October 22-23 Brussels, Belgium DEADLINE: March 15, 2012
January 20, 2012 – 3:27 pm | No Comment
CALL FOR PAPERS:  4th Annual World Refining Technology Summit 2012 October 22-23 Brussels, Belgium   DEADLINE:  March 15, 2012

Every year a huge number of senior and serious refining professionals gather together at this summit to discuss and debate latest business issues and also the latest updates on technical developments along with technology showcase …

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

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: …

European Partnership to Unlock the Potential of Algal Bioenergy
September 7, 2011 – 7:35 am | No Comment

by Dr Matthew Aylott   (National Non-Food Crops Centre)  A major new €14 million (£12.3 million) initiative – bringing together experts from across North West Europe to develop the potential of algae as a source of …

Addax Bioenergy Signs Loan Agreement for €258 Million Renewable Energy Project in Sierra Leone
June 27, 2011 – 3:35 pm | No Comment

(Business Wire)  Addax Bioenergy S.A. (“Addax Bioenergy”), a subsidiary of the Swiss-based energy group, The Addax and Oryx Group Limited (AOG), announced today the signing of a loan agreement with seven European and African development …

Scientists to Grow Experimental Biofuel Grass at Chernobyl
May 19, 2011 – 2:32 pm | No Comment

(Monsters and Critics)  Scientists are to plant and harvest grass inside the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone in an experiment to determine if biofuel can be safely produced in the region, an alternative-energy company said Monday.
PhotoFuels, a Belgian-Ukrainian …

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 …

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 …

Thailand to Shift Focus on Jatropha for Biofuel
November 21, 2010 – 1:59 pm | One Comment

(Financial Express)  Shifting focus to its biodiesel programme, Thailand is planning to open large scale jatropha seed based plants to produce the much needed commodity.
Analysts said long-neglected jatropha ready for a starring role and a …

Bio Base Europe’s GM Poplars Are Popular for Ethanol
March 23, 2010 – 5:02 pm | No Comment

(Biofuels International)  According to Bio Base Europe the first crop of genetically modified poplar plants will be converted into ethanol in a Flemish-Dutch pilot installation.
The poplars were planted in May 2009 in an outside field …