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Transport Biofuels 101

The fundamentals of Bioethanol and Biodiesel Markets & Technologies

Green Power Academy at the World Biofuels Markets 2010

Course objectives
Whether you are new to the industry or simply want to refresh and update your knowledge, this one-day training course will ensure you are up-to-speed with the key, fundamental aspects of the biofuels industry. You will learn the basics of how biofuels are derived, the factors and debates influencing the market and defining its competitive framework, plus review current and upcoming market activities. Although other types of biofuel will be defined and introduced for context, the main focus will be on the use of biofuels in transportation.
You can use the course as a self-contained session or as an opportunity to gain an understanding and confidence which will help you gain most benefit from the World Biofuel Markets Congress.

Style & Level
This course will be run in an informal manner, encouraging time for discussion and questions, to ensure participants get the most out of the day. No prior biofuel or technical knowledge is required.

Timing
Course begins: 09:00                             Course ends:     ~17:00

Agenda

Biofuels: basics & definitions

  • What are biofuels? Defining the different types and uses
  • Biomass vs biofuels (including power generation vs transport)
  • Types of biofuel (biodiesel, bioethanol) and their uses
  • Types of feedstock (first, second, third and subsequent generations)

How biofuels are made and used

  • The basics of biofuel technologies and supply chains
  • Land use and cultivation (including the fuel vs. food debate)
  • Storage, transport and pre-processing
  • Processing and distribution
  • Technology evolution

How the markets work

  • Biofuels in the wider global energy landscape including: peak oil, energy security, climate change and other socio-political aspects and lobbyists
  • Alternative technologies
  • Policy and market interventions (subsidies, tax, trade tariffs, targets, price controls)
  • Price determination

Biofuels activity around the world

  • A market review, plus examples of biofuel activities and trends in specific, key markets

Agenda >> Transport Biofuels 101