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

April 16, 2008 | 2 Comments

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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