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Argentina bets for renewable energies: Biogas and Biofuels 'to cash up'
Argentina has problems of funding, this is not a secret. But it has many opportunities to get his economy off the ground, especially thanks to his food-processing richness and availability of cultivable lands. This involves the production of biomass for conversion in biogas and liquids (ethanol, biodiesel). The production and commercialization of biomass for energy (heat, transport…) is undoubtedly one of the interesting forms for Argentina to “cash up”.
Wind energy business meetings R.energy Argentina invites the international wind energy industry
R.energy Expo Buenos Aires, June 10-12, 2008, invites the international industry of wind energy to fix the look in Argentina, celebrating a business and information meeting on the 10th June 2009 in Buenos Aires. Argentina wants to generate 53 % of renewable energy aprox. in the year 2025 with the installation of windmills, reaching 2.000 MW. At this moment, Argentina has only installed 29,5 MW and assumes the number 40 in the world ranking of installed wind energy.
Feria de Zaragoza internationalizes and organizes two events in Brazil and Argentina
In collaboration with the Italian Verona Fair and a German consultant, Feria de Zaragoza positions itself in the global market competitions fairground with the organization of R.energy, a meeting forum which will take place simultaneously in Brazil and Argentina. For its president, Manuel Teruel, "it's time to make the jump."
Great interest in the Fair for Renewable Energies Presentation of R. ENERGY at the Canadian Embassy in Buenos Aires
On 23 October 2008 took place at the Canadian Embassy in Buenos Aires a business breakfast that brought together 70 Canadian and Argentine entrepreneurs. In addition to discussing the international financial crisis was talk of renewable energies - for both countries a future issue of particular importance. The attendees showed great interest in R.energy - International Fair for Renewable Energies, to be held for the first time in June 2009 in Buenos Aires and Sao Paolo (Brazil).
R-energy will be held from 10 to 12 June 2009 with the backing of Fiere di Verona and Feria de Zaragoza.
Buenos Aires, Argentina, October 2008 - From 10 to 12 June 2009 will be held in Buenos Aires the first edition of R.energy Argentina, a comprehensive exhibition and international conference aimed at the sectors of renewable energies and energy saving.
Verona Fiere and Feria de Zaragoza will exhibit in R.energy EXPO Buenos Aires
Verona Fiere (Italy) and Feria de Zaragoza (Spain), both fairground leaders in Europe as for agro industry and renewable energies, have decided to exhibit in R.energy 2009, Buenos Aires (10-12 June, Golden Center) both with a corporate stand. This new confirms an increasing international interest in the agro industrial development of Argentina.
Uncertain future for first generation European biofuel industry: European Biofuels Industry at fortnight of shake out?
Wednesday, 30 April 2008. The third international Biofuels SUMMIT and EXPO, held last week in Madrid, Spain, concluded with a rather pessimistic scenario for first generation Biofuels producers in Europe. Not so much because of the perverse and absurd manipulation of media, which seem to be easy victims in the hands of some interested parties who want consumers to believe the complete nonsense that Biofuels are now the worst of all evils, but because of the fact that this young industry does not seem able to set up an organised defence of their own interests and thus is doomed to disappear in the turbulences of the moment. Fact is that almost none of the existing Biofuels producers did show up at the Conference, letting the floor thus to the second generation of producers of Biofuels, which are the leading (renewable) energy suppliers and some of their closest allies. The good news about this apparent squeeze out is that Biofuels are here to stay.
MADRID NEXT WEEK: THE DECISIVE DEBATE ON BIOFUELS FUTURE IN EUROPE?
The third SUMMIT on Sustainable Biofuels in Madrid (22-24 April) could not start on a more opportune moment for policy makers, NGO’s, industry and many other stakeholders.
Prime Minister Viktor Zubkov: "There will be 30 new bioethanol plants in Russia"
30 new plants producing biofuel are going to be set up in Russia. As Viktor Zubkov, Russian Prime Minister, reported Wednesday at an international conference on forestry complex development, the existing plants for the production of ethanol will be reconstructed and 30 new ones are going to be built. The head of the government also added that this year the government is planning to adopt a program on the development of biofuel production which presupposes the rise in ethanol production up to 2 mln tons a year. "We are going to devote much effort to this area,” the head of the government said, reminding that the Cabinet had already adopted a program on the development of biofuel production. There are also plans to build about 30 new plants for biofuel production in Russia. The reconstruction of the old ones is also on the agenda, Prime Minister said.
Indonesian and Brazilian key note speakers on Jathropha and ligno cellulosics confirm presence in Madrid
Indonesia and Brazil will send key note speakers to Madrid to address European audience on latest developments in the production of sustainable feedstock for the production of biofuels. Both Indonesia and Brazil are world leaders in the production of agricultural products like palm or sugar cane, which can be used for the production of biodiesel or ethanol (substitute for gasoline). Both countries are also involved in the development of so called second generation feedstock for biofuels, like jatropha (Indonesia) or ligno cellulosics (Brazil).
Brazilian and Argentinean top speakers confirm attendance in Russian Biofuels Summit
The St. Petersburg Summit on Biomass and Biofuels, St. Petersburg, Russia, (LENEXPO, 8-10 April 2008) has confirmed that key guest speakers from Argentina and Brazil will attend the Summit and will address the audience on latest developments in agro and biomass for biofuels in Argentina and Brazil, including production of ethanol based on lignocellulosics. South American countries are increasingly interested in establishing business relations with Russian Federation member states in the fields of renewable energy and agro.
Uruguay: Biodiesel could be cheaper than
The Copagraan biodiesel plant, which started operations in Ombués de Lavalle last week, would market biodiesel at 25 to 26 Uruguayan pesos per litre, a price which would be placing biofuel below the price line of diesel fuel. This was stated by José María Nin, the company’s President, who declared that the refinery’s goal was that of placing biodiesel “at a price sensibly lower than that of diesel fuel, which sells at $29.60 per litre at present.”
Putin calls for stimulating biofuel production.
«Conditions must be created for businesses to produce bioethanol,» Putin said, as he received the agriculture minister in the Kremlin on
Tuesday.
«Extraction of energy from alternative sources has been developing
fast. „In the meantime, the countries capable of offering a sufficient
amount of grain for this fuel are very few, and Russia is among them.“
St Petersburg Summit on Biomass and Biofuels:
The St. Petersburg Summit on Biomass and Biofuels, St. Petersburg, Russia, (LENEXPO, 8-10 April 2008) has confirmed that key guest speakers from Argentina and Brazil will attend the Summit and will address the audience on latest developments in agro and biomass for biofuels in Argentina and Brazil, including production of ethanol based on lignocellulosics. South American countries are increasingly interested in establishing business relations with Russian Federation member states in the fields of renewable energy and agro.
Brazilian and Argentinean top speakers confirm attendance in Russian Biofuels Summit
The St. Petersburg Summit on Biomass and Biofuels, St. Petersburg, Russia, (LENEXPO, 8-10 April 2008) has confirmed that key guest speakers from Argentina and Brazil will attend the Summit and will address the audience on latest developments in agro and biomass for biofuels in Argentina and Brazil, including production of ethanol based on lignocellulosics. South American countries are increasingly interested in establishing business relations with Russian Federation member states in the fields of renewable energy and agro.
Kazakhstan Wants to Strengthen Its Position in Biofuels
Astana considers it imperative to increase its share of the global market for biofuels, announced the Agriculture Ministry's department of strategy of agriculture development director, Berik Ospanov, as reported by Kazakhstan Today.
Russia's Surging Economy
With the firm belief that, especially in Russia, past is prologue, the
first and most important economic trend of 2007 was that nation's
continued political and economic stability. This has made possible, and
will continue to enable, reliable forecasts of economic trends, and has
attracted a great deal of foreign investment in Russia.
Sustainability is the key - Biofuel Summits & Expos 2008 for Sustainable Biofuels: International roadshow on the future of biofuels
The future of biofuels will be determined neither by the “bio” aspect nor by the “renewable” factor but by their sustainability. This is the view taken by Bielefeld-based Survey Marketing + Consulting GmbH & Co. KG, organizer of a worldwide series of conferences for 2008. The five Biofuel Summits & Expos for Sustainable Biofuels are set to contribute to sharpening our perspective on the real shifts wrought by the biofuels industry.
Will there be anybody around in Europe producing Biofuels by the end of 2oo8? European Biofuels industry runs into its first crisis
It’s not a secret anymore: the European Biofuels Industry is running head over into its first mayor financial crisis. Feedstocks are short in supply and prices going up; Locations, scale of production and technology are not based on best practise/expertise nor along official policies. Policies are not aligned on national and EU level either. NGO’s and other institutions question the environmental profile as well as potential food vs fuel consequences. Part of the trade is behaving like cowboys and is going for the quick money instead of developing a sustainable business. Local production is threatened by the US export subsidy scheme (B99)
Buenos Aires will host the 4th SUMMIT and International Tradefair for the sustainable biomass and biofuels industry
The fourth Summit and International Tradefair for the sustainable biomass and biofuels industry will be held from 21 - 23 October 2008 in Buenos Aires, Argentina and will be attended by high level guests from the MERCOSUR countries and from Europe. A total of 30 speakers will be reviewing 20 vital issues including the subject of bilateral relations regarding biomass and Biofuels.
Madrid hosts the 3rd International Summit and Expo for the sustainable biomass and biofuels industry
The third International Summit and Expo for the sustainable biomass and biofuels industry (www.biofuelsummit.info) will be held from the 22nd to the 24th of April 2oo8 in Madrid, Spain, Palacio Municipal de Congresos with invited entities like the Spanish Ministry of Industry and global players like Unilever, Fortis, Repsol YPF, Ernst & Young.
St. Petersburg hosts the 2nd International Summit and Expo for the sustainable biomass and biofuels industry
The second International Summit and Expo for the sustainable biomass and biofuels industry will take place from the 8th to the 10th of April 2oo8 in St. Petersburg, Russia, LENEXPO with 26 invited entities like the Russian DUMA and global players like Ernst & Young, European Bank, Acciona, Shell, Axens and all Russian agro and industry representatives.
The real threats for biofuels
The constant increase of prices for raw materials like grains and corn, have little or nothing to do with biofuels as many media are trying to make us believe.
Sustainable INTERNATIONAL BIOFUEL SUMMITS & EXPOS 2008: St. Petersburg ? Madrid - Buenos Aires ? Rimini - Istanbul / Sustainability Certification Biofuels on the road.
The 2oo8 Sustainable INTERNATIONAL BIOFUEL SUMMITS & EXPOS will take place in 5 Key Countries to the Biofuels and Biomass industry: Russia, Spain, Argentina, Italy and Turkey.
First European Summit on Sustainable Bio fuels gets 8 out of 10: 350 professionals from 20 countries attend the Summit
The European Summit on Sustainable Bio fuels has closed its first gathering in Madrid, Spain, with 350 professional attendees from 20 countries participating in 34 presentations. The general impression of the organisation, the attendees and the exhibitors was one of “much more and better than could be expected from this first meeting”, which was marked by the good contents and a good working atmosphere, although also by the lack of public and political interest.