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2nd JatrophaWorld Africa on 14-15 October 2009 in Brussels. Spotlight on Jatropha in Africa.

June 2, 2009

We’re happy to announce that the dates and venue for the Africa-Focused 2nd JatrophaWorld Africa are now confirmed as 14-15 October 2009 in Brussels, BELGIUM.

This year’s 2nd JatrophaWorld Africa will focus on “Optimizing the Efficiency and Economics of Jatropha“, and will feature:

• Case Studies of Commercial Jatropha projects on the African continent
• Experience sharing by foreign investors investing in Africa’s Jatropha sector
• Practical tips on jatropha cultivation: best agronomic practices, pruning, fertilization, pest & disease control etc.
• Latest advances in Planting Materials- High Yield Seeds & Elite Hybrids
• Managing manual harvesting and breakthroughs in mechanical harvesting.
• Latest conversion technologies for Jatropha oil & seedcake.
• Upcoming Commercial applications for Jatropha.

As delegates at the JatrophaWorld conferences, you and your team stand to benefit from the combined wisdom and experience of the JatrophaWorld panel, made up of speakers with hard core Jatropha cultivation experience, and expertise in financing, processing and logistics.

With unique opportunities to interact and confer with the most influential players in the global Jatropha sector, JatrophaWorld offers unparalleled opportunities for the growth of the Jatropha sector. Because while every conference touts networking benefits, at JatrophaWorld, networking translates to hard-core, measurable results. Over 1700 people from 90 countries have personally attested to this.

As Lim Chin Soon, CEO of Forest Hills and JatrophaWorld Alumnus summed up, “The networking session have been really, really fruitful. I would think we’ll be able to develop a number of relationships out of this meeting that could well go towards cementing business relationships. I would definitely recommend attending JatrophaWorld. If you really want to learn, to know, to meet up with people, and even the opportunity to strike deals, this is it. This is THE program for Jatropha.”

JatrophaWorld conferences present organizations with an AMAZING Opportunity to increase their visibility and standing at the world’s largest Jatropha gathering! Join us as event sponsors or media partners. Drop us an email at nisha@cmtsp.com.sg to discuss this option with us today!

In the mean time, do not forget to >>CLICK HERE<< to confirm your team’s participation at 2nd JatrophaWorld Africa.

Dates for 2nd JatrophaWorld Americas Confirmed as December 3 & 4, 2009.

June 2, 2009

We are happy to announce that we’ve confirmed the dates for 2nd JatrophaWorld Americas as December 3-4, 2009. The conference will convene in Miami.Block 3rd and 4th December on your schedule to be at 2nd JatrophaWorld Americas, the region’s largest and most influential gathering for the region’s Jatropha industry.

Confirm your participation at 2nd JatrophaWorld Americas SOON to avoid disappointment, as seats at Americas’ biggest Jatropha conference sell out fast. >Click HERE< to register with your team today, and enjoy our special group discount!

On that note, if you are keen on playing a bigger role in the 2nd JatrophaWorld Americas, do email us at cynthia@cmtsp.com.sg to find out more about our customized sponsorship and media partnership packages that will enhance your company’s profile at the world’s largest Jatropha gathering.

4th BTLtec Conference on 24-25 Sep 2009 in Graz explores global initiatives & race to commercialization.

June 2, 2009

The BTLtec series is back for 2009. The 4th BTLtec conference will convene on 24-25 September 2009 in Graz, Austria’s breathtakingly beautiful cultural capital and UNESCO world heritage site.Since 2007, BTLtec conferences have provided a comprehensive look at the Biomass-to-Liquids value chain. In fact, 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 has evolved from our first event in Munich and feature a world-class panel of leading experts to share latest on BTL technology developments, project updates, government policies and feedstock issues.

Austria is home to over 83,000 biomass installations and Biomass is a significant contributor to Austria’s energy mix. Biomass-to-Liquids technology (BtL), seen as the 2nd generation, is already increasing the value and efficiency of the existing biomass value chain in Austria.

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.

The conference will attract participation from biofuel project operators and developers, bio- refinery executives, gasification technology developers, biodiesel executives, feedstock developers, policy makers and Biomass-to-Liquids (BtL) pioneers from around the world.

Participants will also have a bonus option to visit the Gussing BTL plant as part of the 4th BTLtec experience. The visit will serve to reinforce some of the key concepts and concerns addressed at the conference.

Drop us an email at jaime@cmtsp.com.sg or >>CLICK HERE<< to visit our online form for enquiries about registration, media partnerships or sponsorship packages at the 4th BTLtec conference.

7th Global SugarTrade meet in Singapore explores Sugar Trends, market fundamentals and lenders appetite for supporting growth of sugar sector

June 2, 2009

7th Global SugarTrade convenes on 29-30 September 2009 in Singapore. A global conference dedicated to exploring the evolving dynamics of the global sugar markets, 7th Global SugarTrade will attract participation from the world’s leading financiers, traders, sugar producers, millers, refiners, key officials of government trading corporations and shipping executives.

CMT, which organised our first Sugar Trade conference in Dubai 7 years ago, has brought the event around the world. Over the past 7 years, our events, held in places like Mexico City and Miami, have covered current trends, regional issues and the rising prominence of sugar-cane ethanol.

This year, the conference comes to Singapore, Asia-Pacific’s commodity trading hub. 7th Global SugarTrade is all set to tackle the industry’s most pressing development, the current liquidity crunch.

According to the International Sugar Organisation, Sugar prices, which just reached three-year highs, will probably get further support because the 2009/10 global sugar market will remain in deficit.

At 7th Global SugarTrade we provide you with the tools to stay on top of the current market conditions with focus on sourcing for financing opportunities in the current liquidity crunch. With global sugar demand increasing annually, securing funding and increasing production will be the way forward for the industry’s sustained growth.

As Delegates at 7th Global SugarTrade , you can expect:

• A World Class speakers’ panel made up of the industry’s leading experts
• A multi-faceted look at the various opportunities and alternatives available to different industry players and stakeholders. 
• An in-depth analysis of worldwide trends in sugar production and supply.
• Focus Sessions on banking, finance, insurance, shipping, logistics, and technology.
• Plenty of opportunity to get answers for your questions from the world’s leading sugar industry players.
• Networking - meeting informed colleagues from all around the world.

So what are you waiting for? Reserve your seats >>HERE<< and mark 29-30 Sept. 2009 on your calendars.

On that note, we encourage you to take advantage of this incredibly lucrative opportunity to increase your organisation’s visibility to the industry’s key players and investors. Drop us an email at jaime@cmtsp.com.sg to find our more about our media partnership and sponsorship packages for the 7th Global SugarTrade conference.

International participants at Algae World 2009 in Rotterdam shared their reviews & testimonials

June 1, 2009

We would like to say Thank You to the Algae World 2009 speakers, delegates, event partners and supporting organizations; your support is behind Algae World 2009’s resounding success!

Algae World 2009 convened on 27-28 April 2009 in Rotterdam. Conference delegates & panelists came together to discuss and exchange ideas on moving beyond and overcoming technical, organizational and financial challenges, as well as triumphing over the uncertain years ahead.

The Financier Panel’s review of the Impact of tighter credit markets on cleantech private equity investment, Financing models and Investors/Lenders Risk Appetite was the most closely watched presentation at the conference. The timely panel discussion addressed current uncertainties, pinpointed investor expectations and offered practical advice building a commercially sustainable algae business model.

Top Algae researchers Prof. Dr. Rene Wijffels, Head Bioprocess Engineering at Wageningen University & Research Centre and Prof. Mario R. Tredici, Agrarian Biotechnology Department, University of Florence (Università degli Studi di Firenze) shared the latest R&D in Algal production and yields enhancement, providing a sneak preview into the future of the industry.

Other industry leading Algae companies also shared their insights on opportunities and challenges of algae production, giving participants invaluable insights on economics and technologies of various production and conversion systems, managing an efficient value chain, algae market potential and applications, technological innovations, techniques of algal oil extractions and other essential issues that will catapult algae into the next level of commercialisation. 

In short, Algae World 2009 was a fast-paced, informative, inspiring, insightful, interactive and truly rewarding experience for all who participated.

At least, that is what the over 120 top Algae executives who attended Algae World 2009 are telling us!

A representative from EBRU shared that Algae World 2009 was “a great ‘point-of-reference’ from which to gauge/progress and innovation within the area of Algae field.”

 Other testimonials:

“Provided a good range of opportunities and challenges across the range of algae” Blubayou Management Ltd

“An informative, question raising forum” Bord na Mona Plc

“An excellent overview of the issues relating to entering into the algae industry” New Horizon Capital

“More understanding about Algae industry” Energy Research and Development Institute

“The speakers are excellent” National Feedlot Corporation

“Up to date information with technology & understanding” IDDS

With many opportunities for networking, an excellent panel of Algae industry experts, and a Bonus Site Visit to Ingrepro BV’s algae facility in Borculo, Algae World 2009 was a truly memorable experience for all involved!

As the Renewable East’s representative summed up, “Algae World 2009 was a first class networking event, with highly relevant insight from leading experts in the field.”

Do you want to be a part of the AlgaeWorld 2009 experience? Then make sure you mark your calendars for the Asian leg of the conference, which will convene on 29-30 September 2009. Contact us at injleep@cmtsp.com.sg for more information on 2nd Algae World Asia 2009!

$19 Billion Global Waste-to-Energy Sector seeks out China. Upcoming Opportunities Explored in Biomass & WtE conference in Shanghai.

June 1, 2009

The global market for thermal and biological waste-to-energy (WTE) technologies was worth $19.9 billion in 2008. According to projections, the sector will be worth $26.2 billion in the next five years. And the industry has now set its sights on China for new project developments and investments.

China represents a brand new frontier for the waste-to-energy sector.  Beijing has earmarked 350 billion Yuan (S$75 billion) this year for clean water and waste management on top of a 1 Trillion Yuan allocated under its 11th 5-year plan, which runs to 2010. China is also the world’s largest producer of municipal solid waste. In 2004, China surpassed the United States as the world’s largest producer of municipal solid waste at about 190 million tonnes a year. By 2030, the World Bank estimates that will have more than doubled to at least 480 million tones.

Companies like China Everbright is already in tie-up talks with waste-to-energy company Covanta Holdings, while Waste Management Inc , the largest trash hauler in the United States, announced plans to bid for refuse-fired power plants in the mainland.

In fact, the country’s largest planned waste-to-energy power plant, the Bao’an Waste-to-Energy Plant in Shenzen, will have a daily production capacity of 4,200 tons. Beijing, Shanghai and Tianjin have also begun construction of large incineration projects, according to state media reports.

Key highlights of the program will include power generation from agricultural biomass, energy recovery from municipal solid waste or WtE (Waste to Energy), securing feedstock with biomass and dedicated energy crops, biomass processing, cellulosic ethanol and biotechnologies converting biomass to fuels and chemicals.

Beyond these, the program will feature intensive panel discussions, spot-on analysis of key industry trends and informative project sharing sessions by the world’s top Biomass players. As part of the Biomass & WtE program, the conference will offer two tracks, to cover Waste to Energy & Cellulosic Ethanol Biotechnologies.

Biomass & WtE is part of the BiomassWorld series of conferences, which has seen participation from over 300 key executives from leading bio-energy companies’ biomass project operators and developers, bio-refinery executives, bio-power executives, biodiesel executives, feedstock developers, policy makers, waste management experts and top players from over 40 countries.

Biomass & WtE will provide an excellent platform for companies to ‘be seen’ and promote their organization and their interests to the industry’s most influential players and investors who will be at the conference.

If you want more information on participation, sponsorship or media exchange opportunities at Biomass & WtE, visit (insert link here) immediately or contact Ms. Jaime Ng, Promotions Manager at +65 6346 9145 or email at jaime@cmtsp.com.sg.

Is Jatropha Really A Solution For Fuel Instead of Food Predicament of Biofuels?

April 16, 2008

Following on from the highly successful JatrophaWorld 2008 in Jakarta Indonesia last January, the world of Jatropha will meet in Miami, Florida, USA, June 9 – 11 this year. The conference will address many of the remaining Myths associated with the growing and use of Jatropha. Not least of the myths to be proven wrong, is the belief that growing Biofuels for alternative energy must take away from the supply of food.

Miami, FL, April 16, 2008 — The second JatrophaWorld 2008 conference will be held in Miami, Florida, U.S. on June 9-11, 2008. The conference will gather together the major authorities on the growing and harvesting of jatropha as an alternative energy source as well as the financing, genetics and agronomy of jatropha. The experts at the conference will provide answers to the eleven major myths concerning the jatropha industry. Delegates will also be able to network and develop new and potentially vital business relationships during the conference.

JatrophaWorld Jakarta in January 2008 was a huge success with over 350 delegates from more than 40 countries. JatrophaWorld Miami will capitalize on the progress made in Jakarta and will emphasize the production of jatropha as an alternative energy source in the Americas.

Over the two main days of the JatrophaWorld 2008 conference, speakers will debunk a list of 11 major myths concerning growing jatropha, jatropha seed’s use as a feedstock for biodiesel, and jatropha refining. The myths include:

• It is impossible to attract investments for Jatropha seed oil Projects,
• It is expensive and difficult to harvest Jatropha,
• It is impossible to get reliable economic and project analysis by investors, and
• There are no opportunities to meet the right global Jatropha industry players.

Read more

JatrophaWorld 2008, the Global Platform Where Jatropha Experts Met Businesses and Jatropha Entrepreneurs Met Investors

February 17, 2008

Jatropha Curcas took center stage recently at JatrophaWorld 2008, which is being touted as the single largest international gathering of Jatropha entrepreneurs and financiers. Over 350 delegates from 40 countries convened in Jakarta, Indonesia on 23-24 January to be a part of the JatrophaWorld 2008 phenomenon.

Organized by CMT-Centre for Management Technology, JatrophaWorld 2008 attracted a wide portfolio of delegates including bankers, venture capitalists, investors, financiers, Biodiesel producers, plantation owners, entrepreneurs, scientists, agronomists and government officials.

At a point in time where the success of Jatropha investments are hinging on a better understanding of the crop, JatrophaWorld 2008 rode high on the enthusiasm surrounding Jatropha’s potential as Biodiesel feedstock and a source of renewable energy and poverty alleviation.JatrophaWorld 2008 Jakarta, held on 23-24 January 2008, saw over 350 Jatropha experts, industry players and entrepreneurs from 40 countries convening at the summit, which presented a snapshot of the Jatropha markets and industry. Organized by CMT-Centre for Management Technology, the event attracted a wide portfolio of delegates including bankers, venture capitalists, investors, financiers, Biodiesel producers, plantation owners, entrepreneurs, scientists, agronomists and government officials.

The expert panelists at the conference covered a wide range of topics that presented an excellent overview and overall summary of all the latest developments in Jatropha to date. The topics and issues discussed at the event included Jatropha plantation management in Southeast Asia, the latest on Jatropha Agronomy and genetics research, new developments in oil extraction and processing, the status of development in mechanical harvesting technologies, irrigation technologies and current and future applications of Jatropha and its by-products.

Discussions on Carbon trading and CDM financing explored alternative revenue streams for Jatropha investors. The social economics of Jatropha, and its impact on rural development was also examined and discussed with a wide variety of views expressed on Jatropha’s role as a tool for poverty alleviation.

Mr. Cheung Siu Ming, Executive Director of Oleo Bioenergy Investments based in China rated JatrophaWorld 2008 as “Valuable to the investors and other companies involved in Jatropha Biodiesel” echoing the sentiments of the delegates who joined us at the event. Read more

Free Webcast “Debunking the Myths of Jatropha” Attempts to Separate the Fact from the Fiction. Tune in on January 8 as Two Experts Address the Wild Claims that Continue to Undermine Jatropha’s Reputation.

December 31, 2007

The webcast, “Debunking the Myths of Jatropha”, conducted by Dr. R Rajagopal and Dr. Sudheer Shetty, is being released in line with the JatrophaWorld 2008 conference which is to be held in Jakarta on 23 and 24 January 2008. The webcast endeavors to answer subscribers’ questions about the prevalent myths being perpetuated about the Jatropha industry and markets. These include claims about the crop yields and germplasm. This webcast to be held on 8 January 2008, is being released by CMT and is available for free.

SINGAPORE, December 31, 2007 — The JatrophaWorld 2008 Conference (www.futureenergyevents.com/jatropha), to be held in Jakarta, Indonesia on 23-24 January 2008, is being organized by Centre for Management Technology (CMT). In line with JatrophaWorld 2008’s commitment towards bringing the best expertise to discuss and analyze the Jatropha industry, and the overwhelming response to the position paper, ‘Sustainable Biodiesel Feedstock. Jatropha: A Strategic Option’, CMT has decided to open the lines for dialogue with experts in the Jatropha industry through their free webcast, “Debunking the Myths of Jatropha”.

To be held on 8 January 2008 at 1.00pm GMT, the webcast is aimed at examining the myths and claims that surround Jatropha, as well as the long term outlook and issues that undermine the future viability of Jatropha. The issues raised will be based on real concerns and questions directed towards the panel of experts by subscribers themselves, so that the investors’ problems are addressed directly. Read more

Is Jatropha The Answer To The Biofuel Food Or Fuel Dilemma?

November 26, 2007

SINGAPORE, November 26, 2007 –The JatrophaWorld 2008 Conference (www.futureenergyevents.com/jatropha), to be held in Jakarta, Indonesia on 23-24 January 2008, is being organized by Centre for Management Technology (CMT). In line with JatrophaWorld 2008, KnowGenix, a Knowledge Partner of CMT, has released a position paper called ‘Sustainable Biodiesel Feedstock. Jatropha: Strategic Option’.

The position paper, which is written by Dr. R. Rajagopal of KnowGenix, explains how the biofuel business is a complex web reacting continuously to the traditional oil business as rising oil prices spur demand for biofuels. The focus is now on non food crops with Jatropha rediscovering itself as the new pin up boy of alternative energy industry proponents. Contemporary trends across the world indicate a pronounced shift towards Jatropha as a more viable and sustainable feedstock for biodiesel compared to other food based crops. Read more

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