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Biofpr.com Digest Newsletter: July 2009 Edition

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Biofpr.com Digest Newsletter
July 2009 Edition
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Highlights
First Biofpr Impact Factor is 2.909!Special Issue - Cutting Edge Biotechnologies in Bioenergy and Bioproducts - Guest-edited by Mariam Sticklen

Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining journal has now published a special issue featuring cutting-edge technologies that will create short-cuts in the production of more affordable biofuels and bioproducts.

The issue includes contributions from Oliver P. Peoples (Metabolix), David Lee (Edenspace Systems), Neal Gutterson (Mendel Biotechnology), Al Darzins (National Renewable Energy Laboratory), and Mariam Sticklen (Michigan State University).

Read the journal content at:
www.interscience.wiley.com/biofpr



Patents
  • Europe: Process for making butenes from dry 1-butanol
  • This patent discloses a process for making butenes to produce reaction products such as isoalkanes, alkyl-substituted aromatics, isooctanes, etc...
    Published: July 17, 2009

  • Europe: Conversion systems for biomass
  • This patent discloses a method for the production of energy from biomass such as cellulosic material, seaweed, lumber, etc., via mobile production facilities...
  • Published: July 17, 2009




Features
ExxonMobil turns up and drops in
  • PadlockExxonMobil turns up and drops in
  • What does ExxonMobil’s deal with Synthetic Genomics really mean for the biofuel sector? Does it validate algae as a serious biofuel feedstock or does it imply something else altogether? 
  • Published: 31 July 2009

Plenty more feedstocks in the sea
  • PadlockPlenty more feedstocks in the sea
  • Algae may be getting all the attention at the moment, but other water-based organisms also offer a great deal of promise as biofuel feedstocks. And even as possible biofuel cows..
  • Published: 16 July 2009

Product Focus

New Wiley & SCI book!

Energy & Climate: How to achieve a successful energy transition

Energy & Climate: How to achieve a successful energy transition

Author: Alexandre Rojey

The book covers all the technology options available and summarises key information from the International Energy Agency and other leading organisations.

It provides a detailed technological roadmap for this transition towards a clean and more sustainable energy model, which aims to avoid both ecological and economic disaster.

Find more information here!


News
  • Converting biomass to clean diesel fuel: the commercialization of new technologies
  • The Renewable Energy Institute International (REII), a non-profit organization, announced the formation of an alliance of industry, academic and government organizations to build a pilot demonstration plant in Toledo, Ohio for the efficient and economical conversion of waste biomass to clean, diesel fuel...
  • Published: 24 July 2009

  • AIAM oppose 15% ethanol content proposed by EPA
  • The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers (AIAM) filed comments today with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) opposing a waiver request that would allow the ethanol content of gasoline to be increased from 10% (E10) to 15% (E15)...
  • Published: 24 July 2009

  • Dr. Andrea Rappagliosi to chair EuropaBio
  • At its Annual General Assembly EuropaBio, the European Association for Bioindustries, elected Dr. Andrea Rappagliosi the Vice President of the European Government Affairs & Head of Brussels Office, GlaxoSmithKline, to Chair the Association over the next two years...
  • Published: 17 July 2009


Featured Events

European Biodiesel 2009European Biodiesel 2009

16 - 18 September 2009 | Prague, Czech Republic

European Biodiesel 2009 event will gather key players in the industry to discuss the future of European biodiesel in terms on new technological developments and business opportunities in order to maximise the future success of the sector.

Our expert panel of speakers Ivan Soucek, CEO of Ceska Rafinerska, Xavier Montagne, Deputy Scientific Director of IFP, John Fox, President & CEO of Innovation Fuels and Christian Hemerka, Marketing & Sales Partner of PPM-Energy amongst many others.

For more information please click here!

To get a full brochure or to register contact Jihane Derdour on: +44 207 981 2503 or jderdour@acius.net.


4th BTLtec - Biomass to Liquids4th BTLtec - Biomass to Liquids

24 - 25 September 2009 | Graz, Austria

We are pleased to announce that the OPTFUEL Consortium, Europe?s most ambitious BTL project are speaking at and supporting the upcoming 4th BTLtec conference in Graz on 24-25 September 2009.

Made up of 10 partners, OPTFUEL, set-up in February 2009, aims to establish the technical basis for the large-scale production of biomass-to-liquid (BtL) products for use in vehicles. The consortium also aims to demonstrate the potential of pollutants emissions reduction in vehicle applications.

A key member of the OPTFUEL consortium, Volkswagen's will share an automaker's perspective on integrating "BTL fuels into current and future automobile engines" at the 4th BTLtec conference in Graz. Invited panellist Dr. Frank Seyfried, Head of Group Research (Fuel and Oils), will also cover the economic aspects and potential of reducing energy and greenhouse emissions from all parts of the BTL value chain.

The 4th BTLtec summit includes a half day optional site visit to the Biomass CHP Gussing Plant & BioSNG demonstration plant. Places are limited and on a first come first serve basis.

If you are keen to know more about OPTFUEL's involvement in 4th BTLtec, and how you can participate in 4th BTLtec conference, please click here or contact Ms. Jaime at jaime@cmtsp.com.sg
 


Biomass & Waste-to-EnergyBiomass & WtE - Waste to Energy

28 - 29 October 2009 | Shanghai, China

We would like to inform you that you do not want to miss the Biomass & Waste to Energy (WtE) regulators' panel with leading policy makers and experts from Indonesia, the Philippines, India, Vietnam and China which is to be held on 28-29 October in Shanghai, China.

This conference will have sessions by leading Bio-energy policy makers and experts, followed by a lively panel discussion and Q&A.

Panellists include:

  • Ario Senoaji, VP Alternative/Renewable Energy, PT PLN (Persero)
  • Fortunato S. Sibayan, Renewable Energy Management Division, Philippine Department of Energy
  • Shirish Garud, Fellow & Area Convenor- Renewable Energy Technology Applications & Co-Coordinator, REEP South Asia Secretariat
  • Tran Hong Nguyen, Senior Expert on Energy Planning & Strategy, Department of Energy & Petroleum, Vietnam Ministry of Industry
  • Joseph Jacobelli, Group Director Carbon Venture, CLP Group
  • Allard Nooy, President, Covanta Energy Asia Pacific
  • Jeffrey A Blount, the Partner-in-Charge of Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P
  • Liu Xin, Managing Director of the Energy & Environmental Research Centre (China)

If you are keen to know more about Biomass & Wte conference and how you can participate in this conference, please click here or contact Ms. Jaime at jaime@cmtsp.com.sg



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