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Fuels of the future, 9th International Conference on Biofuels
Berlin, Germany
Topics to be covered include:
- Germany´s Sustainable development strategy for biomass
- Germany´s fuel strategy and the role of biofuels
- The potential of biofuels from the perspective of Shell
- Biofuels, electromobility and hydrogen? Where is the journey going?
- Biofuels for transport technology roadmap - global outlook of fossil fuels, market development and the role of biofuels
- Biodiesel
- Bioethanol
- Vegetable oil
- Biomethane
- Advanced biofuels
Workshop on Biofuels and Indirect Land Use Change
European Parliament
Expecting the release of the European Commission’s impact assessment on "indirect land use change (ILUC) related to biofuels and bioliquids on greenhouse gas emissions and addressing ways to minimize it" in January 2012, the Coordinators of the ENVI Committee requested to organize a workshop on this issue. The workshop will consist of different presentations and an exchange of views with Members and established experts in the area of the biofuels and ILUC
The workshop runs from 15:00 to 17:30 and begins presentations on "How to assess the impact of ILUC", followed by Roundtable on ILUC Challenges, including views from the bioenergy industry, IEA Bioenergy and Environmental NGOs.
The workshop is organised by European Parliament Policy Department A - Economy & Science Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI)
Please contact ENVI for further details.
2nd Annual Global Biofuels Summit
Barcelona, Spain
- Biofuels worldwide - global outlook
- EU biofuels policy
- Production of sustainable biomass.Implementation of the RED in Germany and required information in respect of Art. 18 Directive 2009/28/EC
- Panel discussion: Indirect Land Use Change (ILUC)– decision of European Commission
- Insight from Oil & Gas Companies: Availability of biofuels at competitive prices
- Insight from Automotive Industry: Efficiency vs. Sustainability. What is going to be the fuel of the future?
- Renewable diesel
- International biofuels trade
- Land use conflicts – the increasing competition for biomass
February 2012
Next Generation Biofuels
London, UK
The conference provides the latest information on technological developments and examines the prospects for the commercialisation of all types of advanced biofuels, and includes a full-day workshop on next gereration feedstocks.
- Examining the Sustainability demands of the RED and the Role of Next Generation Biofuels
- Developing European and national frameworks for supporting 2nd generation and advanced biofuels
- Assessing ‘Trigger Points’ for the Immediate Commercial Scale up of Next Generation Technology
- Breaking through the Barriers: The Future of Lignocellulosic Ethanol Production
- Examining Developments in Enzymatic Hydrolysis
- Inspecting the Thermochemical Conversion Process
- Quantifying the cost of Pyrolisis and Gasification techniques in action
- Boosting output: integrating fuel, power and renewable chemical production
- Commercialising thermochemical technologies
- Assessing the production economics of Enzymatic Hydrolisis and thermochemical Processes
- Comparing the benefits of competing technologies
- Assessing the role of various feedstock options in the commercialisation of lignocellulosic technologies
- Examining the role of 1st generation producers in supporting lignocellulosic technology
- Developing a realistic time scale for the commercialisation of Algae based biofuels
- Overcoming Production and Cultivation Challenges for Large Scale Algal Facilities
- Case studies of the most promising next gen and advanced technologies
- Examining the Role of Feedstock Supply and Infrastructure in Commercialising Next Generation Biofuels
- Domestic and international market incentives and policies: are they working?
- Feedstock commodity prices: traditional agriculture Vs corporate feedstock pathways
- The sustainability debate: can forestry biomass compete with specialised energy crops?
- Examining “Field to Fuel” technologies: what’s working and what’s not?
- Examining Financial Techniques for Controlling Managing Risk in Next Generation Feedstock Prices
- Promoting Specialised Energy Crops in the EU
- Examining Agricultural Residue Markets in Europe
- Assessing the Future of Forestry Residues as a Next Generation Feedstock
- Examining Secondary Raw Materials As Feedstock: Municipal Solid Waste and Other Sources
8 February 2012
ISCC Global Sustainability Conference and ISCC e.V. General Assembly
Brussels, Belgium
The conference will provide a comprehensive update about important sustainability and certification issues for bioenergy, food, feed, and chemical industry. The speaker list includes representatives from the European Commission, RTFO / Low Carbon Fuels from the UK, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Environment of the Netherlands, The Nature Conservancy, Petrobras, Mission New Energy, Lufthansa, Unilever, and Evonik. There will also be ooportunities for discussion and networking.
Participation in the 2nd ISCC Global Sustainability Conference is free of charge. Registration is required. The General Assembly follows from 15:00 - 17:30.
Climate policy for transport: scenario analysis and policy impacts
Final Stakeholder Conference of
EU Transport GHG: Routes to 2050 II
Diamant Centre, Brussels, Belgium
The conference will cover a broad range of GHG reduction scenarios for transport up to 2050, as developed in the project. The scenarios show how the long term targets can be met but also reveal potential impacts tied to the main uncertainties. Various policy scenarios for the shorter term (2020) have been developed as well and will be presented at the conference. They show the impacts of short term choices for meeting long term targets.
The illustrative scenario tool SULTAN which was developed in the previous project
(EU Transport GHG: Routes to 2050) has been further developed. It will be demonstrated how this tool works and how you could use it for analysing policy scenarios.
Advanced biofuels in a biorefinery approach
Copenhagen, Denmark
The conference will cover the latest developments in advanced biofuels and biorefinery technology, with a special focus on biology/biotechnology, infrastructure, integration of technologies and deployment/commercialization. The conference is coordinated with meetings in the two IEA Bioenergy networks Task 39 (Commercializing liquid biofuels from biomass) and Task 42 (Biorefineries) and there will be dedicated sessions for the IEA Bioenergy networks.The conference aims to have a balanced mix of academic and industrial representation thereby providing an update on developments and status all the way from lab to deployment and commercialization.
The programme provides an excellent opportunity to get a full update on advanced biofuels production including:
- Plants for a Future Biorefinery incl. molecular breeding and synthetic biology
- Feedstock Production for Biorefieries - Linking Eco System Services with Energy Service Demands
- Biomass Processing to Fuels, Chemicals and Materials
- Biorefinery Technologies
- Going from Lab to Large Scale - commercialising technologies
- International outlook – status from the IEA activities tasks 39 and 42
- Excursion to Copenhagen sites for industrial biotechnology and demo-scale refining of biomass to fuels and chemicals
March 2012
World Biofuels Markets Congress and Exhibition
Rotterdam, Netherlands
The event will include sessions on aviation, algae, advanced biofuels, finance and investment, energy crops, transport, biogas and more. The event is co-located once again with Biopower Generation and Bio-based Chemicals. The programme is as follows:
13 March
- Sustainability, Certification & iLuc
- Aviation Biofuels
- Advanced Biofuels
- Finance & Investment
- Energy Crops
- BioPower Generation
- Bio-Based Chemicals
- GreenPower Academy: Bioenergy Processes & Technologies
Networking Drinks Reception
14 March
- Keynote Sessions
- Aviation Biofuels
- Global Biodiesel Production & Trading
- Global Bioethanol Production & Trading
- Biofuels Policy 202020
- Pulp & Papers to Energy
- Partnerships
- Automotive Futures
- Maritime Biofuels
- BioPower Generation
- Bio-Based Chemicals
- Networking Drinks Reception & 3rd Annual Sustainable Biofuels Awards
15 March
- Emerging Markets
- Biorefinery Platforms
- Waste to Biofuels
- Algae
- Biogas in Transportation
- GreenPower Academy: Bionergy Economics & Markets
For the full programme, speakers, more information and registration, please see:
World Biofuels Markets website
13-15 March 2012
Training Courses on Bioenergy Processes & Technology and Bioenergy Economics & Markets
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Green Power Training Academy is running two courses as part of World Biofuels Markets
13 March - Bioenergy Processes & Technology
- The fundamental chemical and physical processes in converting biomass to bioenergy
- How and when processes for heat, fuels and power are related and can be combined
- The current and emerging technology solutions for accessing, storing and utilising bioenergy
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. It is particularly aimed at business people needing to understand the basics of the science and technology with explanations in clear, hype-free language and within a commercial context.
15 March - Bioenergy Economics & Markets
- Understanding how bioenergy fits into energy markets: competition and coexistence
- The key factors influencing bioenergy competitiveness; including costs, policies and end-use markets
- Supply chain issues and the sustainability of bioenergy at large-scales
Designed to be accessible to non-experts and the commercially-minded, this course describes and discusses the market positioning of the various bioenergy products, and the factors which determine their economics. It is particularly aimed at those needing to understand the basics of these factors and their financial implications with explanations in clear, hype-free language.
Both courses prrovide an excellent basic grounding for attendees from a variety of sectors including biomass supply, processing, fuel distribution and end-use; plus investors and policymakers across the supply chain.
EBTP / RHC TP Joint Workshop
Biomass Supply Challenges: How to meet biomass demand by 2020?
Rotterdam, Netherlands
This half-day workshop is jointly organised by the European Biofuels Technology Platform and the Renewable Heating and Cooling Technology Platform, in co-operation with World Biofuels Markets 2012.
Demand for sustainable biomass is forecast to increase greatly over the next decade for biofuels producers (road, air and marine), biorefineries, utilities and bioenergy. This workshop brings together speakers from various sectors across Europe to discuss the challenge of providing reliable volumes of biomass at competitive cost, while meeting sustainability criteria.
The half-day workshop is free to attend, but is strictly by registration only. Due to limited numbers we ask that you only submit a registration request if you can definitely attend.
Full workshop programme, further information and online registration
April 2012
11-12 April 2012
European Biomass to Power
London, UK
Join senior executives and experts from power producers, regulatory bodies, raw material providers and researchers as well as other influential contributors to the industry for two days of formal conference presentations, interactive panel discussions and excellent networking opportunities.
An exclusive site visit to RWE Tilbury power station (Tuesday 10th April 2012) is included in the conference fee, but places are strictly limited and will be reserved on a first come first served basis.
Key topics tnclude:
- Policy & regulatory developments driving biomass use
- National biomass to power insight: UK focus
- Barriers to growth in the sector
- Raw material availability & sustainability
- Biomass storage & handling
- Biomass technologies: conversion processes
- Biomass power in the energy mix
- Biomass power production: case study examples
- Research & development in future biomass to power technologies
17-18 April 2012
Partnering for Sustainable Innovation through Chemistry
Brussels, Belgium
This event organised by SusChem provides latest insights on key topics such as: water efficiency, sustainable process, raw materials, smart cities and other areas where chemistry plays a central role. The event will offer plenty of networking opportunities – and the ideal chance to pick up some valuable information on European partnership programs, driven from the Innovation Union and Horizon 2020 objectives.
23-25 April 2012
Nordic Biogas Conference 2012
Bella Center, Copenhagen, Denmark
The conference is the biggest event on biogas in the Nordic countries. More than 400 participants and up to 60 exhibitors are expected.
The targets for the conference are to exchange knowledge, results and best practice information of production, distribution and utilization of biogas and to establish cooperation and commercial contacts. The conference is organized in collaboration with biogas representatives from all five Nordic countries.
The conference will include plenum sessions and parallel sessions on three tracks.
1. Biogas production. Developments in production technologies.
2. From waste to resources. Benefits and opportunities for biogas.
3. Integration of renewable gases in the energy system. Renewable gas markets and the role of renewable gases as backbone in the energy system of the future.
25-26 April 2012
European Algae Biomass
London, UK
The 2012 European Algae Biomass Conference will include opportunities to hear from leading industry executives and experts, including: algae producers, green energy and biotech investors, biodiesel manufacturers, cultivation, harvesting and oil extraction process technology providers, government representatives and other industry professionals.
Conference is chaired by Professor Mario Tredici, President of the European Algae Biomass Association and includes speakers from BDI - BioEnergy International, UniVerve Biofuel, Ecoduna, Baker & Mckenzie and many more - please follow the link below for detailed information on speakers and topics of presentations.
Key areas of discussion:
- European Market Insight
- Potential and Future Outlook for Emerging Markets
- Investment from an Investor’s Perspective
- An Insight Into the Key Aspects of Environmental Law & Regulation
- Analysis of the Current Cultivation Methods: Cost, Technology, Efficiency and Scalability
- An In-Depth Comparison of Harvesting & Oil Extraction Techniques
- Algae Production: Case Study Examples
- Cutting-Edge Research & Development Activities
- Algae Potential in CO2 Sequestration & Wastewater Treatment
- Algae Supply Chain Analysis
- Life Cycle Analysis of Algae Biofuels
May 2012
29-31 May 2012
European Bioenergy 2012 Conference and Exhibition
Jönköping, Sweden
The conference covers a wide range of bioenergy topics including the themes of transport and biorefineries:
Biofuels for transport are under rapid development with new methods and feedstock. Sustainability and economy are critical factors, but also adaptability to the current transport systems. Biofuels need efficient vehicles and motors, to be competitive with other transport solutions. New alternatives emerge, beside ethanol, biodiesel, electricity and biogas. How will the transport sector evolve within the coming years?
Biorefineries with co-production of liquid, gaseous and solid biofuels with power, heat and chemicals for efficient and optimal use of biomass is the way forward. But strategies, business models, and technological choices are numerous - torrefaction, pyrolysis, enzymatic evolution, thermal gasification, biogas, syngas production, etc. All major biobased industries are today considering biorefinery concepts. The sessions aim to showcase the current state-of-the-art: the projects, and the technological developments.
The call for papers is currently opne (as at 5th December 2012). For more detials on how to submit abstracts, please refer to:
June 2012
13-14 June 2012
European Biodiesel Summit
Kraków, Poland
The previous events held in Brussels, Prague, Barcelona and Rotterdam have attracted senior executives from all areas of the biodiesel industry including agribusiness, feedstock traders and suppliers, transportation companies, biodiesel producers, oil refiners, NGOs, financiers, automotive companies, technology providers and plant manufacturers among others.
Key topics include:
- Policy on biofuels in the EU: Current status & shaping the future
- National implementation of EU biofuels policy
- Key biodiesel industry dynamics: A global perspective
- Adapting to change: How is the European biodiesel producer facing the challenge
- Diesel demand outlook for Europe? Implications for the biodiesel industry
- Most recent findings & recommendations on GHG emissions & ILUC
- Cutting-edge scientific developments in the production of renewable diesel
- Sustainable feedstocks for biodiesel production: Current & future options
- Low carbon transport strategy for sea, land & air: Projected role of biodiesel & bio jetfuel
18-22 June 2012
20th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition (20th EU BC&E)
Milan, Italy
In addition to the Conference Programme, the 20th EU BC&E features four thematic highlights with strong industry relevance. These are ‘conference-in-conference’ events that focus on current ‘hot topics’ in the biomass sector:
- parallel event on ‘Biogas upgrading and grid injection’
- special industry show on ‘Biogas goes Europe’
- further side event on ‘Biowaste to Energy’
- forum on 'Bioenergy in Smart Grids'
The Call for Papers is now open and runs until 30th January 2012. All biomass specialists are invited to contribute and to present innovative development, progress, and scientific results to the global biomass community. To submit an abstract please see Conference subjects and submission procedures.
25-27 June 2012
3rd AEBIOM European Bioenergy Conference 2012
Brussels, Belgium
The 2012 conference will focus on EU legislation, sustainable feedstock supply and market opportunities. Conference topics/highlights will include:
- European Legislation: Energy Taxation
- Biomass Supply: Torrefaction, Pellets Trading
- Sustainability criteria and certification
- Several company profiles / case studies
- Dinner at the EU Parliament (25 June)
- B2B meetings (26 June)
- Organized visits to plants in Belgium (27 June)
- Markets: support schemes
August 2012
27-31 August 2012
Bioenergy from Forest - Conference and Exhibition
Jyväskylä and Jämsä, Finland
The Conference will focus on the factors affecting the future of the bioenergy systems, management, total procurement chains, the effects of the energy markets, the influence of green marketing and other trends affecting forestry, agriculture, industry and climate.
- Conference with plenary sessions, oral presentations and poster viewing
- Technical tours and visits to practical bioenergy targets
- International FinnMETKO 2012vExhibition
The Main Programme is as follows:
- 28th of August Pre-Tour, Registration begins
- 29th to 30th of August Conference
- 31st August and 1st of September Exhibition
The BIOCLUS project will also be holding a side event in conjunction with the conference.
Call for Papers
Deadline for receipt of abstract is 28th February 2012. Papers are invited on the following topics:
1. Bioenergy General
1.1 Strategies, Politics, Legislation Tools and Implementation Issues and Security of energy supply related to wood and forest energy, possibilities to fulfill the EU-targets, national targets and free energy markets, security of energy supply
1.2 Climate Change: sustainable use of forest fuels bioenergy, LCA on greenhouse gas reduction, carbon dioxide capture
1.3 Environmental Issues: flue gas cleaning, ash handling and recycling, sustainable development
2. Forest Energy Markets and Business: national and international bioenergy markets, financial and market instruments, national and areal demonstration and market Implementations of forest fuels and use in different Bioenergy sectors certificates, feed in tariff, emission trading, fuel quality assurances and standards, price competitiveness, management systems
3. Forest Energy Resources: potentials, quantities, measurements methods, qualities and properties for feedstock from forestry
4. Forest Fuel Production, Logistics and Technologies: production, pre-treatment, procurement, transport, logistics and entrepreneurship
5. Wood Industry Fuel: potentials, quantities, measurements methods, qualities and properties
6. Combustion and boiler systems: combustion and boiler technologies and systems for forest and wood industries, district heating, house blocks, small houses and agriculture nets
7. Combined Heat and Power and Cooling Production (CHP): power plant, district heating and small scale technologies and systems for CHP production
8. Chemical Conversion Technologies: gasification, pyrolysis, biological conversion and liquid fuels production (biodiesel, ethanol, direct/indirect liquefaction)
9. Pellets, Briquettes, Torrefaction: different raw materials, production and use.
The different topic covers R&D results, technologies, demonstration, cases, equipments and good practises.
Please e-mail complete information (abstract plus optionally up to 3 explanatory pages) to bioenergy@benet.fi. The abstract should be a *.doc or *.pdf file
September 2012
10-13 September 2012
WasteEng 2012 - 4th International Conference on Engineering for Waste and Biomass Valorisation
Porto, Portugal
A global platform for scientists and industries in the environmental and energy sector to meet together to share ideas and experiences on their recent works. The conference includes various symposia and panels to discuss a variety of topics, present progress and innovation in scientific research in related sectors and activities.
24-27 September 2012
Algae Biomass Summit
Denver, Colorado, USA
Organized by the Algae Biomass Organization and coproduced by BBI International, this event brings current and future producers of biobased products and energy together with algae crop growers, municipal leaders, technology providers, equipment manufacturers, project developers, investors and policy makers.
26-27 September 2012
Lignofuels 2012
Europe, venue to be confirmed
Event announced by ACI. More details to follow.
24-27 September 2012
Lignofuels 2012
Europe, venue to be confirmed
Event announced by ACI. More details to follow.
October 2012
17-18 October 2012
Bioenergy Commodity Trading
Europe, venue to be confirmed
Event announced by ACI. More details to follow.
23-25 October 2012
4th Nordic Wood Biorefinery Conference
Helsinki, Finland
The Nordic Wood Biorefinery Conference (NWBC) is a leading meeting for wood biorefinery professionals. The conference is jointly organised by VTT and Innventia. The conference programme will consist of keynote lectures, invited and submitted papers, as well as poster presentations. In line with the previous NWBC conferences, the presentations will give a comprehensive overview of the recent progress in wood biorefining research and commercialisation, covering the following main topics:
- Industrial wood biorefining projects, including pulp mill modifications
- Emerging new wood biorefineries and biorefinery products
- Key research programmes and projects
- Socio-economic aspects of wood biorefining
- Policy issues relevant to biorefining
- Market aspects
November 2012
21-22 November 2012
Future World of Biogas: Europe 2012
Europe, venue to be confirmed
Event announced by ACI. More details to follow.