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Biofpr.com Digest Newsletter: June 2009 Edition

Date: 2009-07-15 11:02:20.0
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Biofpr.com Digest Newsletter
June 2009 Edition
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Features
Water falls
  • PadlockRise of the chemical plant
  • Scientists are finding more and more ways to convert plant biomass into important chemical feedstocks. Could this represent a more efficient use of plant biomass?...
  • Published: 19 June 2009

Water falls
  • PadlockBeginnings and ends
  • Could indirect land use change spell the beginning of the end for conventional biofuels, particularly corn-derived ethanol?...
  • Published: 10 June 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

Editor: 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
  • PadlockAcquisition by Green Fuels
  • SPARKS, NV, USA - Green Fuels have acquired the assets of Renewal Fuels and Renewal Biodiesel to create Green Fuels America with headquarters in Sparks, Nevada...
  • Published: 23 June 2009


    Bayer leads EU project to improve chemical processes
  • LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - The launch of "F3 Factory", an EU-funded project, marks the beginning of an unprecedented program for the development of more efficient and sustainable processes in the chemical industry...
    Published: 10 June 2009

Strong growth despite legal uncertainties
  • US-based VIASPACE invests in African energy crop
  • PASADENA, CA, USA - Viaspace, a clean energy company providing products and technology for renewable and alternative energy, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Auro Infra to develop an agricultural project in Tanzania based on Giant King Grass...
  • Published: 4 June 2009


Featured Events
4th BTLtec - Biomass to Liquids

4th BTLtec - Biomass to Liquids

24 - 25 September 2009 | Graz, Austria

Since 2007, BTLtec conferences have provided a comprehensive look at the Biomass-to-Liquids value chain. Over 300 people from 40 countries have benefited from spot-on insights, debate and discussion, in addition to opportunities to network and amass contacts at our interactive two-day events.

4th BTLtec maps the landmark achievements in the industry, and marks the beginning of the race to commercialisation of next generation pyrolysis and gasification technologies. The conference also explores the latest thermochemical pathways for converting waste streams to liquids.

For more information please click here or contact Ms. Jaime Ng at jaime@cmtsp.com.sg


Biofuels 2009 Biofuels 2009

27 - 29 October 2009 | Budapest, Hungary

The ONLY event that brings together top decision makers from both the biofuels manufacturing and the oil industry to discuss the main issues affecting the industry.

Learn from individuals involved at the forefront of the biofuels industry how to achieve process efficiency, reliability and cost efficiency in biofuels production.

The ONLY event with a site visit to the Rossi Biodiesel Plant providing a firsthand opportunity to see how the plant operates and what technology they have selected.

Select a roundtable of your choice and participate in interactive discussions to examine biodiesel, biogas and bioethanol issues that are relevant for your operations with dedicated chairmen and niche group discussions.

For more information please visit: www.wraconferences.com/bio09
Please quote BBFP when registering.


Biomass & Waste-to-Energy

Biomass & WtE - Waste to Energy

28 - 29 October 2009 | Shanghai, China

CMT’s timely Biomass & Waste-to-Energy conference is all set to explore exciting new developments in the biomass and waste-to-energy industry, with sessions on emerging technologies, upcoming projects around the world, feedstock issues, financing and logistics challenges across the Biomass & Waste-to-Energy value chain of this upcoming industry particularly in China.

All of the above will feature in intensive panel discussions, spot-on analysis of key industry trends and informative project sharing sessions by the world’s top Biomass players.

For more information please click here or contact Ms. Jaime Ng at jaime@cmtsp.com.sg


 

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