At the recently concluded 2nd Algae World Asia in Bangkok last September, “Great place to learn” was a common refrain among all conference attendees, while others found it “Enlightening and Eye-Opening”. Representatives from as far as Americas, South Africa, Middle East and those from Asia Pacific convened in Bangkok and fully enjoyed the networking and open exchanges.

John Campbell, CEO of New Horizons Global Ltd.for example, commented that he learnt a lot at the conference. He added, “2nd Algae World Asia was a fantastic conference, bringing together individuals from all parts of the Algae World in an atmosphere of learning and development.”

Others like Joshua Coetzee, CEO of Biofusion added that the conference offered a lot of clarity on some challenges they face in their Algae business. He said, “The conference helped me realise issues at hand and the corrections that needed to be made to rectify these issues.”

Algae World conferences offer a holistic view of the entire Algae value chain, focusing on high value Algae applications, as well as Algal BioEnergy, with insights from both the commercial producers as well as leading scientists. Cameron Howie, a Team Leader at Melbourne Water paid homage to this remarking, “The conference provided a valuable cross-section of views and a range of interesting perspectives on major issues that will impact the future of this industry.”

Included in the program was a site visit to Green Diamond’s Spirulina farm in Chiangmai. The farm owners Mr & Mrs Boonsom were wonderful hosts who welcomed us with great fanfare and treated us to a sumptuous Spirulina infused meal of soup and pasta with spirulina, waffles with Spirulina and even Spirulina ice-cream! Attendees were also taken on a tour of their open pond cultivation system while Mr. & Mrs. Boonsom briefed them about their production experience.    

With CMT’s Algae World, you are assured of practical knowledge and realistic insights. As Keith Cowan, Director & Professor at EBRU- Rhodes University summed up, “Technology Exchange, Networking and Opportunity Potential is the hallmark of an Algae World event- a true biotechnology experience.”

Do keep your calendar free on 22-23 Apr 2010 to join us in Brussels for another ‘enlightening and informative’ Algae World conference. Watch this space for more program highlights, and updates on the planned site visit to a commercial-scale algae production facility close to Brussels.

Keen on participating as delegates, media partners, exhibitors and / or sponsors at 2nd Algae World Europe? Submit your enquiries and proposals to Ms. Nadia Albahar at +65 6346 9114 or email her at nadia@cmtsp.com.sg.

How can the Jatropha industry consolidate and strengthen for the long-term?

A *F*R*E*E Webinar on 30 Sep entitled ‘Is the Jatropha sector becoming a DotCom Bubble?‘ offered a refreshing dose of realism on the Jatropha business. And if you missed the webinar, read on to find out how you can tune into the replay!

This must-listen session will provide insights on:

• Re-evaluating your view of the Jatropha value chain to build a more viable business model.
• Avoiding the mistakes of early, hype-based Jatropha projects.
• Adopting a sensible approach to Jatropha cultivation and the business.
• Tying Sustainable practices to long-term Jatropha success.

Get answers to vital issues & top concerns on Jatropha from the Experts…

Our 2 Guest Experts who shared at the Is the Jatropha sector becoming a DotCom Bubble? webinar:

JAMES SCRUBY - Director, Elsbett AG
James Scruby is a Director of Elsbett AG (www.Elsbett.com) a company that has been involved in Jatropha since 1986! Elsbett AG has launched a series of engines and oil production equipment that operates entirely on pure Jatropha oil.  He is also CEO of Matrix Biofuels LLP and a Director at Viridesco Limited.  Over the last decade, he has focused on renewable energy encompassing many of the different renewable technologies.

CHRISTOPHER HUNTER - Director, Viridesco Limited
Christopher Hunter is a Director, and Co-Founder of Viridesco Limited (www.viridesco.com), a Jatropha-oriented pure plant oil (PPO) biofuel company, with a 200 hectare, 4-year-old Jatropha project in Mozambique. Prior to co-founding Viridesco in late 2006, he worked in various finance roles, notably at Goldman Sachs as well as at a specialist environmental corporate finance advisory firm.

Listen to the 2nd JatrophaWorld Africa WEBINAR replay at NO COST…

Fill in the form below & hit Submit, to access the “Is the Jatropha sector becoming a DotCom Bubble?” webinar replay!

The 1-hour webinar will be lead by Mr. Christopher Hunter, Co-Founder and Director of Viridesco Limited, which has a 4-year-old Jatropha project in Mozambique, and Mr. James Scruby, Director of Elsbett AG, a company that has manufactures engines that run on pure Jatropha oil.

Mr. Scruby and Mr. Hunter will touch on the challenges, controversies and paradoxes of the Jatropha sector. Don’t miss their analysis of common mistakes in Jatropha projects and how to avoid them.

Also on the agenda, a spirited discussion on how the Jatropha industry can take steps to counter emerging negative views on Jatropha, especially relevant in the wake of controversial findings on Jatropha’s water footprint, and accusations of “land-grabbing” for Jatropha cultivation.

To register and submit your questions for the webinar visit https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/318805314.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Some of the over 23 major speakers talk about their papers:

• “Based upon feasibility studies and test plots operated in India, Mexico and the US, I will be making comparisons and recommendations for the future development of jatropha in the U.S.,” said Russell Teall of Biodiesel Industries, Inc. “I’ll also discuss the development of cold weather tolerant jatropha.”
• Luis Rodolfo Montes Osorio, Plant Breeding Department, Wageningen University said, “I will discuss the Global Jatropha curcas Evaluation Project (GJEP) which comprises identification and widening the genetic base of J. curcas for breeding purposes, and is aimed at an increased and reliable biofuel production for different production systems of J. curcas.”
• Jon McLea, Director, Agricultural Development, Imperium Renewables said, “I will discuss all the important agronomic criteria related to plantation site selection. And I will address the process of evaluating the land suitability of the project area and those parameters that need to be considered during the exercise.”

For those not up to speed with the jatropha industry, there will be a one day workshop entitled ‘A-Z of Jatropha curcas L.’ by Dr. ir. Raymond Jongschaap of the Global Jatropha Evaluation Program at the Wageningen University and Research Centre. This essential workshop will give newcomers a thorough introduction to the complete Jatropha value chain, so that they too can contribute and participate actively in JatrophaWorld 2008, and the Jatropha industry.

The third day of JatrophaWorld 2008 is devoted to a field trip firstly to ECHO’s Global Farm with its diverse plantings of “underutilized” crops, including 3 ½ to 4 year-old jatropha plants, which are the first fully mature grove of Jatropha in Florida. And secondly to Dream Fuels Ltd.’s Jatropha Nursery where Jatropha growing methods will be demonstrated and discussed. There will also be a question and answer session with research staff.

Those wanting to keep up with the rapidly expanding jatropha alternative energy industry need to visit http://www.futureenergyevents.com/jatropha/attend/ to find out more about JatrophaWorld 2008 and how to register for the conference, field trip and workshop.

About Centre for Management Technology
CMT is dedicated to the provision of the latest global technology and business information in the chemical industry through high profile conferences focusing on renewable, liquid energy sources. CMT has organized industry specific conferences on Liquid Natural Gas, and LPG, ground breaking summit on technologies like Coal to Liquids, Gas to Liquids, and Bio-mass to Liquid, and alternative energy or future fuels forums like Biodiesel, Biofuels and Ethanol. This has established CMT as the market leader in promoting this nascent industry as an alternative global powerhouse.

About JatrophaWorld 2008
http://www.futureenergyevents.com/jatropha/attend/[JatrophaWorld 2008 Miami] is a showcase of all the latest trends and shifts occurring in the Jatropha value chain, bringing together on a single platform, the best expertise to discuss and analyze the present and future dynamics of Jatropha from a technological and socio-economic angle.

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Contact:
Divya Sangam
Phone: (65)63469140
Email: divya@cmtsp.com.sg

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.

Mr. Trevor Newbold, CEO of NOILS based in the Bahamas commented that “The presentations were most informative and the information shared current.”

JatrophaWorld 2008 saw huge numbers of investors looking for the right opportunities, and project developers looking for investors. The ten hours of business networking opportunities created a positive environment for the striking of deals.

Mr. Paul Dalton, CEO of Dream Fuels Ltd based in the US reported having “met TWO investors who are very interested in investing into my project in the US and Costa Rica.”

Most delegates appreciated all the opportunities presented to them to meet their fellow investors and the speakers with many providing glowing testimonials on meeting the right people during these events.

Mr. Marc Stammbach, Director of MBD Biodiesel based in Australia comments reflect these opinions, when he said that “important business connections were developed in networking events.”

Some JatrophaWorld 2008 delegates had the opportunity to visit a fully operational Jatropha plantation in Sukabumi, West Java. Participating delegates were taken on a tour of the vast acreage, where they were able to view tangible evidence of successful large scale Jatropha Cultivation, while ICERD researchers were on hand to explain the Jatropha growing process.

In addition to this, participants were also able to view a live demonstration of the oil extraction process by means of a mechanical seed pressing device, as well as hear more about the current applications of Jatropha oil in the Indonesian context. A lively discussion on plantation management techniques rounded up the site visit in the question and answer session. Delegates posed their questions to the researchers at the plantation and managed to get first hand accounts of dealing with plantation management issues.

The JatrophaWorld 2008 phenomenon is now going to the United States. JatrophaWorld 2008 will be held in 10th-11th June in Miami. JatrophaWorld 2008 will once again bring together the best expertise from all over the world, presenting new perspectives relevant to the American, and Latin American investments, as well as revisit the investment outlook in Asia and Africa.

To sign up for important announcements about JatrophaWorld 2008 Miami, please visit http://www.futureenergyevents.com/jatropha/vipalert/miami2008.html

For more information on JatrophaWorld 2008 Miami, please contact:

Ms. Divya Sangam
Event Marketing Executive
Tel: +65 6346 9140
E-mail: divya@cmtsp.com.sg
Fax: 65-63455928