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

June 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment

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.

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

June 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment

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.

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

June 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment

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.

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

June 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment

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!

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

June 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment

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.

CMT’s Biomass & Waste-to-Energy conference, to be held on 28-29 October in Shanghai explores these exciting new developments in the waste-to-energy industry , with focus on emerging technologies, upcoming projects around the world, feedstock issues, financing and logistics challenges across the Biomass & Waste-to-Energy value chain with a particular focus on the upcoming industry in China.

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.

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