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Truly Sustainable Renewable Future
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 Promise and Challenge of Algae as a Renewable Source of Biofuels September 8, 2010 Webinar 2:00 EDT
August 31, 2010 – 7:20 am | No Comment
The Promise and Challenge of Algae as a Renewable Source of Biofuels    September 8, 2010  Webinar 2:00 EDT

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Biomass Program is hosting a Webinar on Wednesday, September 8, 2010, from 2:00–4:30 p.m. EDT entitled “The Promise and Challenge of Algae as a Renewable Source of Biofuels.” This …

The Future of Biodiesel in Europe September 27-28 Brussels, Belgium
August 24, 2010 – 8:06 am | No Comment
The Future of Biodiesel in Europe September 27-28 Brussels, Belgium

Whether you are a biodiesel producer, feedstock supplier, technology provider or regulator, you need to participate in this unique forum.  Make your voice heard in an open dialogue roundtable which will feature participants from industry, regulators, …

16th Directions in Engine-Efficiency and Emissions Research (DEER) September 27-30 Detroit, MI
August 23, 2010 – 12:59 pm | No Comment
16th Directions in Engine-Efficiency and Emissions Research (DEER) September 27-30 Detroit, MI

For more than a decade, the DEER Conference has been the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) primary mechanism for the public exchange of state-of-the-art advanced combustion engine research and development (R&D).
DEER brings together professionals in …

Biodiesel Policies and Mandates: What’s Really Involved? September 16 Free Webinar
August 23, 2010 – 12:46 pm | No Comment
Biodiesel Policies and Mandates: What’s Really Involved? September 16 Free Webinar

Biodiesel usage has grown significantly in recent years and many states are considering legislation or programs to promote renewable fuels as a means of reducing U.S. dependence on fossil fuels.  As the first state to …

Shaping Texas’ Fuel Ethanol Policy September 10 Austin, TX
August 20, 2010 – 1:34 pm | No Comment
Shaping Texas’ Fuel Ethanol Policy    September 10    Austin, TX

Will ethanol use increase in the years ahead?
If so, what feedstocks and production technologieswill be used?
Where will ethanol be produced?  Used?
Will Texans be producing a range of ethanol/gasoline blends from blender pumps?
How can Texas take …

Alternative Fuels Educational Workshop September 9 Denver, CO
August 10, 2010 – 10:52 am | No Comment
Alternative Fuels Educational Workshop   September 9  Denver, CO

The RFA will be co-hosting an Alternative Fuels Educational Workshop with Denver Clean Cities Coalition in Denver on Sept. 9. This is a free workshop and will be held from 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. …

Energy at the Intersection of Business and Policy September 11 Washington, DC
August 10, 2010 – 9:43 am | No Comment
Energy at the Intersection of Business and Policy   September 11   Washington, DC

The 2010 Georgetown Energy & Cleantech Conference: Energy at the Intersection of Business and Policy will bring together students and professionals in the Capital Region to discuss the current state of the energy industry. The …

Agricultural Biotechnology International Conference: Bridging Biology and Business September 12-15 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada
August 2, 2010 – 2:51 pm | No Comment
Agricultural Biotechnology International Conference: Bridging Biology and Business September 12-15 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

The Agricultural Biotechnology International Conference (ABIC) inspires and encourages the research, development and commercialization of new biotechnologies to improve human health, create a sustainable food supply and foster new energy sources for all nations, including …

Bio-Based Chemicals East September 13-15 Boston, MA
July 12, 2010 – 12:31 pm | No Comment
Bio-Based Chemicals East September 13-15 Boston, MA

Infocast’s sold-out Bio-Based Chemicals Summit in San Diego was the first meeting to seriously discuss the critical business issues in this new industry and to facilitate the connections between the key players who will create …

Aviation Fuel Asia Conference September 27-28 Singapore
July 12, 2010 – 10:54 am | No Comment
Aviation Fuel Asia Conference September 27-28 Singapore

With the recent global economy recovery coupled with the continuous oil price fluctuations and more movements towards green aviation, the commercial aviation industry and the demand & trades for aviation fuel are expected change. Against …

Advanced Biofuels Scale-Up Summit Worldwide September 28-29 London, UK
July 7, 2010 – 12:49 pm | No Comment
Advanced Biofuels Scale-Up Summit Worldwide September 28-29 London, UK

London Business Conferences is proud to announce the 2nd in the series: the ‘Advanced Biofuels Scale-Up Summit Worldwide’ taking place on 28th – 29th September 2010 in London, where governments, investors and advanced biofuels producers …

National Algae Association September 23-24 Houston, TX
July 7, 2010 – 12:40 pm | No Comment
National Algae Association September 23-24 Houston, TX

The National Algae Association’s next conference, September 23-24, 2010 at the Sheraton North Houston at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, will focus on innovations and progress in growing, harvesting and extraction methods, along with proven technologies …

International Bioenergy Days September 26-29 Rockford, IL
July 7, 2010 – 12:12 pm | No Comment
International Bioenergy Days September 26-29 Rockford, IL

U.S. Ambassador to Sweden Michael Wood made expanding cooperation between the U.S. and Sweden in the area of alternative energy the focus of his tenure. His goal was to help achieve a technological breakthrough that …

Aviation an Environment Summit 2010 September 16-17 Geneva, Switzerland
June 18, 2010 – 6:03 pm | No Comment
Aviation an Environment Summit 2010 September 16-17 Geneva, Switzerland

This will be another important year for aviation from an environmental perspective with climate change at the top of the political agenda. The inconclusive outcomes of the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) of the …

Tank Storage/Biofuels International Canada Conference September 28-29 Calgary, Alberta
June 18, 2010 – 4:38 pm | No Comment
Tank Storage/Biofuels International Canada Conference September 28-29 Calgary, Alberta

After 2009’s hugely successful combined Tank Storage/Biofuels International Canada expo & conference in Montreal we are pleased to announce that this year’s event will be held on 28 -29th September in the new location of Calgary, …

Algae 101 September 27 Phoenix, AZ
June 3, 2010 – 4:46 pm | No Comment
Algae 101 September 27 Phoenix, AZ

The Algal Biomass Organization, in collaboration with Arizona State University, will be hosting a full day pre-conference workshop on September 27th, 2010, that will include an Algae 101 seminar targeted to those who are new …

Biomass Pellets Trade Asia September 27-28 Jakarta, Indonesia
June 3, 2010 – 11:36 am | No Comment
Biomass Pellets Trade Asia September 27-28 Jakarta, Indonesia

“From Investment, Densification to Transportation”
Biomass Pellets Trade Asia conference, to be held from 27-29 September in Jakarta, explores the potential for investment, densification and transportation of biomass pellets within and out of Asia.
As renewable energy directives …

4th Annual Algae Biomass Summit September 28-30 Phoenix, AZ
February 9, 2010 – 4:45 pm | No Comment
4th Annual Algae Biomass Summit September 28-30 Phoenix, AZ

Presented by the Algal Biomass Organization:

New developments in technology
Waste water remediation
Journey to commercialization
Green jobs and economic development
Policy and legislation
Intellectual property
Issues management – defining barriers to market success
Development of co-products
Non-fuel-based opportunities
Aviation biofuels
Life Cycle Analysis
Partnerships with DARPA, …

Symposium on Thermal and Catalytic Sciences for Biofuels and Biobased Products Sept. 21–23 Ames, IA
January 11, 2010 – 10:35 am | No Comment
Symposium on Thermal and Catalytic Sciences for Biofuels and Biobased Products Sept. 21–23 Ames, IA

TCS2010 brings together leading scientists and engineers to share the latest advances in thermal and catalytic science for biofuels and biobased products.
The symposium will offer a mix of informative plenary sessions with experts in the field, …

FAME 2010 GreenWorld Conference September 14-15 Berlin, Germany
October 29, 2009 – 1:59 pm | No Comment
FAME 2010 GreenWorld Conference September 14-15 Berlin, Germany

FAME is where the most influential professionals involved in the biofuel and biomass market gather to share their views, learn about the latest in the industry and listen to consequential, in-depth presentations – from policy …