FutureEnergyEvents.com - Convergence Platform for Global Bioenergy Industry

November 14, 2007

sunrise140px.jpgFutureEnergyEvents.com will cover the latest and game changing trends in alternate bio energy systems covering energy feed stocks such as sugar based, cereal based and lignocellulosic based feed stocks production and management, new fuel technology platforms and industry trends. It will offer a single window opportunity for all professional in energy industry to seek answers to all their questions on the future of the emerging energy technologies. Your search for the latest and most informative briefing on alternate energy industry stops here!

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.

JatrophaWorld MiamiMiami, 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.

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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.

dscn0852.jpgOrganized 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 eventgraphic200px.jpgthe 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 jatrophacover150px.jpgby 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

Can Jatropha Really Be The Best Solution For Biodiesel?

November 16, 2007

What is the fuss about Jatropha and alternative energy all about? The answer to that question and many more will be presented at JATROPHAWORLD 2008. For those who want to know more about Jatropha, its agriculture, its financing, its processing, jatrophacard200px.jpgits by products and other aspects, then JATROPHAWORLD 2008 is going to bring together the expertise and brightest brains to provide the information required.

SINGAPORE, November 16, 2007 – JATROPHAWORLD 2008 is to be held at the Hotel Mulia Senayan in Jakarta, Indonesia from January 23 – 24, 2008. The conference organizer, Centre for Management Technology (CMT), has brought together the best expertise and brightest brains to discuss and analyze the present and future dynamics of Jatropha. Delegates will be able to increase their knowledge about Jatropha and alternative energy and also network with the most important people from researchers to financiers in the industry. To find out more about JATROPHAWORLD 2008 please visit http://www.futureenergyevents.com/jatropha. Read more

Is Cellulosic Ethanol Really the Fuel of the Future?

October 5, 2007

The upcoming 2nd Americas Sugar Trade and Ethanol Conference organized by the Centre for Management Technology (CMT) promises a gathering of some of the brightest brains and most influential names in the Ethanol Industry in the Americas. ethanol2007.jpgThe conference will be held at the Radisson Miami Hotel on 12 and 13 November 2007. The wide-ranging discussions will bring you up to date on the economic, technological and geopolitical trends that are pushing ethanol as an alternative energy source into a bright future. Read more