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BiofuelsWorld Guarantees Latest Action for Global Biofuels Marketplace. Dramatically Reshape Jatropha, Biomass, Algae-Lipids Biomass, Sweet Sorghum & Cassava Investments at BiofuelsWorld in Manila. Compare 2nd Generation Feedstock Prices & Outlook.
CMT’s BiofuelsWorld summit and A-Z Algae Biomass Workshop will be held on 13-14 May at the Dusit Thani hotel in Manila, Philippines.
As global biofuel production moves away from traditional feedstocks into second generation feedstocks, BiofuelsWorld, and our post conference A-Z Algae Biomass Workshop, will give you the inside edge on the sustainability of second generation feedstocks in the global Biofuels Marketplace.
At BiofuelsWorld and A-Z Algae Biomass Workshop, you will be able to leverage the expertise on Jatropha, Algae, Sweet Sorghum and Cassava for your business and investment needs.
But why attend BiofuelsWorld and the A-Z Algae Biomass Workshop?
BiofuelsWorld in Manila will offer you the best opportunity to:
- YES! We want to Hear from Abengoa, Europe’s largest ethanol producer, about their plans to expand into Asia.
- YES! We want to Receive the latest updates on the regional and global biofuel markets with an in-depth look into strategies in The Philippines, Thailand, Taiwan, India and China.
- YES! We want to Uncover the potential of Sweet Sorghum as viable ethanol feedstock
- YES! We want to Obtain pointers for managing feedstock price risks.
- YES! We want to Gear up to the needs of the industry in response to the latest Biofuel specifications set-up by the Tripartite Task Force of Brazil, EU & USA.
- YES! We want to Zoom into the developments in Jatropha.
- YES! We want to Identify the environmental impact of biofuel production- important for due diligence report to financiers.
- YES! We want to Explore the potential of biomass power generation.
- YES! We want to Assess the investment risks and prospects of Algae Biomass.
- YES! We want to Develop new platforms to meet and do business with industry leaders, investors and technology specialists and enjoy over 8 hours of business networking opportunities.
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Yes Factor #1: We want to Hear from Abengoa, Europe’s largest ethanol producer, about their plans to expand into Asia.
Spain’s Abengoa, 2nd largest bio-ethanol manufacturer, shares insight on prices & local government mandates in its international operations at BiofuelsWorld in Manila on 13-14 May.
Make sure you are at BiofuelsWorld and seize the opportunity to get the secrets of profiting from your own Biofuels investments from the 2nd largest BioEthanol producer in the world.
Abengoa, the largest ethanol producer in Europe and the second largest in the world, recently disclosed plans to produce up to 1.2 million tons of bio-fuels feedstock from cassava crop for its proposed distillery and to generate around 150 million to 200 million liters of bioethanol annually in the Philippines.
At BiofuelsWorld, Abengoa will be sharing insights on BioEthanol and sustainability, and explore Abengoa’s strategies in their venture into Asia.
To know the secrets behind Abengoa’s successful ethanol ventures, make sure you’re at Biofuels World in Manila.
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Yes Factor #2: We want to Receive the latest updates on the regional and global biofuel markets with an in-depth look into strategies in The Philippines, Thailand, Taiwan, India and China.
Compare outlook in regional & global Biofuels markets- In-depth look into local biofuels strategies, biofuels pricing & biofuels government mandates in The Philippines, Thailand, Taiwan, India & China. REGISTER for Biofuels World in Manila
At BiofuelsWorld 2008, we aim to provide executives with business insights and Biofuels policies updates from around the world. Countries in Asia including the Philippines, Thailand, Taiwan, India and China are aggressively pursuing their own Biofuels policies and encouraging investment within their shores.
We want YOU to hear from and meet the most important executives in these countries’ Biofuels industries.
BiofuelsWorld looks at the Philippines
The Philippines is leading the way forward with their latest Biofuels policies. Hear about the Philippines’ aggressive new thrust into Biofuels development and the new feedstocks like Jatropha being explored in the Philippines.
At Biofuels World, hear from two of the most key Biofuel bodies in the Philippines, namely, The Philippine Department of Energy and PNOC-Alternative Fuels Corporation.
BiofuelsWorld looks at Thailand
Thailand is also another major Asian player in the Biofuel industry, and is currently Asia’s largest producer of Ethanol.
At BiofuelsWorld, you will hear from the Director of PetroGreen. PetroGreen is a subsidiary of Mitr Phol Sugar Corp and Thailand’s largest ethanol producer with three active ethanol plants producing over 200,000 liters/day. PetroGreen will share insights on Thailand’s ethanol markets and the Thai Biofuels mandate and a roadmap for future consumption.
BiofuelsWorld looks at Taiwan
Taiwan too is jumping into the Biofuel bandwagon. Caught up in this “green fever,” Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs announced a projected 25-fold increase in the consumption of Biodiesel by 2010. As a result of this mandate, biofuels could contribute to Taiwan eventually meeting as much as 8% of its own energy needs.
At BiofuelsWorld, you will be able to hear from Taiwan Celluhols, whose projected production capabilities aims to obtain a tremendous 20 % market share (of the total sales) of E10 ethanol when comes into widespread consumption across Taiwan. Sharing on Taiwan’s Biofuel Framework and Mandate, and Taiwan’s feedstock strategies, Taiwan Celluhols’ president will provide insights into this emerging Biofuel marketplace.
Biofuels World Charts Developments in China
A combination of ambitious targets supported by strong government policies and the manufacturing prowess of the Chinese may enable China to “leapfrog” the industrialized world in terms of Biofuels production, technology and consumption in the years immediately ahead.
Rabobank International seeks to play a leading role in financing and stimulating clean energy by the development of their Robeco Clean Tech Private Equity II which will be worth approximately 500 million U.S. dollars.
Sharing on Biofuels investment trends and market outlook and trade flow, Rabobank will be looking at the market consolidation of developed biofuel markets in Asia, including China. Some of the issues being discussed by Rabbo Bank will include:
- The key drivers and changing owner profile of biofuels plants.
- Identifying the up and coming key players in the biofuels industry.
- China’s biofuel developments in policy and tarrif treatments.
- Shifting trade flows of key feedstocks.
- Chinese government’s response amid rising food inflation.
BiofuelsWorld looks at India
India, another rapidly growing energy economy sees Biofuels as playing an extremely important role in meeting her energy needs. The push within India right now is to find sustainable biofuel feedstocks that will not compete with food crops for arable land, and will not compete for food usage.
India is currently pushing for Jatropha cultivation and is leading the way in large scale Jatropha cultivation. At Biofuels World, you will be able to hear from Nandan BioMatrix, who will be sharing insights on:
- An improved Jatropha breed with higher yield.
- Farming Contracts and Arrangements.
- Off-take Agreements.
- Forecasted pricing structure for seed and Crude Jatropha Oil trading.
YES! Factor #3: We want to Uncover the potential of Sweet Sorghum as viable ethanol feedstock. Discover Sweet Sorghum’s dramatic potential as viable biofuels feedstock. BiofuelsWorld guarantees direct research findings from China’s Tsinghua University comparing sweet sorghum & traditional feedstocks.
Sweet Sorghum has been identified as a viable crop for fermentation into ethanol fuel. As one of the most adaptable cereal grasses with potential applications as biomass production as well, Sweet Sorghum represents the second generation of Ethanol feedstock.
At BiofuelsWorld, uncover the potential of sweet sorghum. Uncover the technologies for sustainable ethanol production from sweet sorghum:
- Cross Comparison of ASSF (Advanced Solid State Fermentation) for Sweet Sorghum with traditional ethanol production.
- Sustainable development of ASSF (Advanced Solid State Fermentation) and sweet sorghum.
- China’s stand on Sweet Sorghum as a feedstock option.
YES! Factor #4: We want to obtain pointers for managing feedstock price risks.
BiofuelsWorld Guarantees panel interaction & critical pointers for managing feedstock price risks.
Biofuels World’s expert panel will share insights about the volatility of feedstock pricing and sharing insights on risk management speaking about these specific issues:
- Educating you on Risk Management.
- Development of the right strategies.
- Policy Development.
- Futures and Options Brokerage.
» Get the tools to manage your biofuel project’s gross margins and take control of price volatility. Register for BiofuelsWorld today!
YES! Factor #5: We want to Gear up to the needs of the industry in response to the latest Biofuel specifications set-up by the Tripartite Task Force of Brazil, EU & USA.
BiofuelsWorld in Manila shares updates on the latest Biofuel export & import specifications set-up by the ‘Tripartite Task-Force’ of Brazil, EU & USA.
A Tripartite Task Force set up by the governments of Brazil and the USA as well as the EU has recently completed a review of existing BioEthanol and Biodiesel standards to identify where greater compatibility could be achieved in support of the global commoditization of biofuels.
At BiofuelsWorld, you will be able to find out about the latest biofuels specifications set up by the Tripartite Task Force and gear up to the changing needs of the industry as it rushes to meet these specifications.
This understanding is will be the building block that will help to promote alignment and mitigate divergence among evolving standards and specifications for Biofuels.
» Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain a leg up into the market with this critical information. Register for BiofuelsWorld today!
YES! Factor #6: We want to Zoom into the developments in Jatropha.
BiofuelsWorld scrutinizes issues in Jatropha markets- Discover farming techniques, high-yielding Jatropha breeds & environmental issues. Come to BiofuelsWorld in Manila.
As the drive to make Jatropha commercially viable is picking up steam, the crop is undergoing a golden age of research and development.
One of the major thrust in Jatropha research is in Agronomy and improving oil quality, yield and disease resistance.
As demand for the crop is on the rise, there is also an urgent need to map and understand the changing market dynamics.
At BiofuelsWorld, you will have an opportunity to receive updates on the latest on Jatropha. Find out more about:
- Improved breed which delivers a higher yield.
- Farming contracts/Arrangements.
- Off-take agreements.
- Forecasted pricing structure for seed trading and Crude Jatropha Oil.
- Options for financing and risks and challenges.
At BiofuelsWorld, you will have an opportunity to hear from Jatoil Ltd, famous for their headline grabbing IPO exercise, and Nandan Biomatrix Limited, an ISO 9000 certified company with an annual turnover of $10 Million.
» Don’t miss out on this opportunity to hear about the exciting developments shaping Jatropha. Click here to Register for BiofuelsWorld NOW!
YES! Factor #7: We want to Identify the environmental impact of biofuel production - important for due diligence report to financiers.
Biofuels World compares environmental impact of biofuel production from 1st & 2nd Generation feedstocks - important for financiers’ research. Come to BiofuelsWorld in Manila.
The environmental impacts of biofuel production are very complicated and will in turn have a tremendous impact on the future direction of the Biofuels marketplace.
For years, some critics have claimed that conventional biofuels have a negative “net energy balance” - that is, they require more energy to produce than they delivers as fuel.
But biofuel production efficiencies have improved. So do biofuels use more energy than they give? Find out the answer to this central question at Biofuels World.
You will hear from German company EMPA Materials Science and Technology, who carry out inter-disciplinary research into natural resource use and pollution. Empa will share on green house gas emissions and the environmental impact of biofuels over the full biofuel life cycle.
» Find your answers at BiofuelsWorld. Click here to Register today!
YES! Factor #8: We want to explore the potential of biomass power generation.
BiofuelsWorld in Manila shares insights on biomass applications, regional government mandates, compares price of projects & emerging technologies in biomass processing.
Biomass is a renewable, low carbon source of energy which is already in use in the US and even the UK. Biomass is seen as having tremendous potential due to its environmental and social benefits.
Correctly managed, biomass is hailed as a sustainable source of energy that is said to create a significant reduction in net carbon emissions when compared with the burning of fossil fuels.
At BiofuelsWorld, explore the opportunities and challenges of converting Biomass to Energy. Some of the issues discussed will include:
- The current scenario in Asia and future outlook.
- Regional government policies.
- The economics and energy yields assessment of Biomass.
- Challenges in project developments.
- Emerging technologies.
Sharing on this is Bronzeoak, leading developer of, and investor in, bio-energy projects in tropical countries as well as the UK.
» Register for BiofuelsWorld today, and hear from this internationally renowned company!
YES! Factor #9: We want to Assess the investment risks and prospects of Algae Biomass.
BiofuelsWorld post conference A-Z of Algae Biomass Workshop on 14 May compares the commercial potential, costs, & pricing of Algae Biomass for 2nd generation biofuel investment. Course leader Dr. Ami Ben-Amotz, founder of Seambiotic Ltd, A-Z of Algae Biomass will share on cultivation, processing and outlook for Algal-biofuels. Join BiofuelsWorld in Manila for discounts on post-conference workshop A-Z of Algae Biomass.
Algae’s greatest virtue of higher oil yield, rapid growth rate and minimal land requirement makes it the darling amongst second generation biofuels feedstocks.
Industry giants Shell, Chevron, Boeing and Honeywell have poured in money to start-up Algae research and development and business units.
At BiofuelsWorld, you will gain learn the key to tapping on the projected capabilities of Algae and give a headstart to your future Algae ventures with our A-Z Algae Biomass Workshop. Assess the investment risks and prospects of Algae Biomass at this separately bookable workshop!
Highlights of A-Z Algae Biomass Workshop:
- Algae & Cultivation - Algae, Growth requirements and Systems Engineering.
- Biofuels in Algae, Lipids and carbohydrates in algae and their conversion to Biodiesel and BioEthanol.
- Technology - Algal cultivation and carbon supply.
- Harvesting, Dewatering, Extraction, Lipid and Starch Processing and Upgrading.
- Algae’s commercial feasibility - Capital Costs, Production Costs and the impact of Co-Products.
- Algal Biofuels in Asia - potential for commercialization?
Registering for BiofuelsWorld will give you to a discount when you register for our A-Z Algae Biomass Workshop.
We saved the best bit for the last.
We are not making an empty claim when we say that Biofuels World is the best place to network with global Biofuels investors and industry players.
BiofuelsWorld attracts industry executives, investors and project financiers who come to get updates on the markets and meet up with the Biofuels community.
Our networking is organized to be conducive for business interaction, with over eight hours of net time allocated to Networking. Networking has created many a bond between delegates sharing the same interests and vision about Biofuels.
Biofuels World is YOUR opportunity, YOUR chance to MEET the RIGHT people.

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Workshop Fee: USD$695 per person without Conference / USD$495 with Conference.
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