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Versión en Español Type of post: NEWS IN BRIEF. The HORIZON 2020 project BIOVOICES presents “ What’s Bioeconomy ?”, a brand-new book written for your children in order to raise awareness on the sustainable and circular bioeconomy and, in particular, the biobased products. Official launch | 30th March 2021 - 10:00 - 12:00 | ON-LINE | Free | Agenda | Register . Figure 1. What's bioeconomy? – BIOVOICES presents new book for kids Europe is building a different world for the future generations, promoting a more sustainable consumption, production and lifestyle, through the Green Deal policies and initiatives supporting bioeconomy. Despite these efforts, the large public is often unaware of the real meaning of terminologies and technologies behind the many novelties produced by the bio-based research and industry. This book will promote the bioeconomy and biobased solutions, in an easy and comprehensive way, raising awareness on sustainable production, consumption and lifestyles, t...

Building on the success of the inaugural edition, which brought over 200 attendees, ACI's Oleofuels Online Series 2 nd edition will take place at 3pm-5pm CET on Thursday 25 th March 2021 . The two hour Virtual Event will once again bring together hundreds of key industry stakeholders from biodiesel producers, HVO/ HEFA producers, downstream oil companies, researchers, process technology providers, catalyst companies & fuel traders/ brokers. Confirmed Speakers for the March editions include: Jan De Kock , Key Account Manager at Desmet Ballestra Group NV who will deliver his presentation titled “Processing Technologies for Pretreatment of HVO/HEFA Feedstocks”. Dickon Posnett , Director of Corporate Affairs at Argent Energy . Presentation title TBA Key Aspects of this Event: This is NOT a webinar with hidden attendees, the set up will be designed to allow all to participate in the discussions and meet as many other attendees as possible face-to-face All attendees wil...

Versión en Español Type of post: INTERVIEW. The BioRefineries Blog has been invited by the World Bioeconomy Forum (WCBEF) to post an interview with Mercedes Alonso, Executive Vice President, Renewable Polymers and Chemicals, Neste. Neste is the world’s largest producer of renewable diesel and renewable jet fuel refined from waste and residues, introducing renewable solutions also to the polymers and chemicals industries. Mercedes Alonso will be appearing on the CEO Discussion Panel at the WCBEF virtual event to be broadcast live from Ruka, Finland on 10th September 2020. She spoke to the WCBEF about Neste’s role in the circular bioeconomy as well as operating in a post COVID-19 world. How important is the circular bioeconomy to your business and the industries you serve, and do you have a specific, inclusive, bioeconomy strategy for the future for the company you lead?  Neste’s business is built upon the circular bioeconomy; it is in our DNA and plays a key rol...

As on-line media partner of e-EUBCE 2020 , the BioRefineries Blog is publishing the press release for the closing session. New attendees can join the online Conference for 2 months. The on-demand complete video of the event is available to view until September 6th 2020. Despite the travel restrictions and the pandemic, this week the global biomass community demonstrated all its liveliness, creativity, and commitment, with an outstanding participation to the e-EUBCE 2020 (28th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition). In the last four days, more than 1,550 experts from research, industry and institutions spread across 87 countries, contributed to the success of the first-ever fully virtual biomass conference and exhibition, providing more than 540 presentations and moderating 65 webinar sessions in total. Just like it was for all the EUBCE events in the past, the conference sessions and the exhibition were always animated by participants from near and far, in some case...

Versión en Español Type of post: EVENT PROFILE. The BioRefineries Blog proudly announces its media partnership with World Bio Markets , event organized by Bio Markets Insights . We are facing rapidly evolving socio-economic and environmental challenges that have us on a collision course with some of humanity’s most existential threats. We need to act fast to avert disaster. Fortunately, human ingenuity and technical innovation are keeping pace with change and offering hope for a future that will enable us to sustainably fuel, clothe, feed and heal a growing population on a rapidly evolving planet. World Bio Markets 2020 is at the nexus of this revolution, attracting the innovators that are driving tangible results from lab to market. Overview into the event: 2020 prospectus . Figure 1. World Bio Markets 2020 Key information WHEN 23 – 25 March 2020. WHERE Passenger Terminal Amsterdam (Amsterdam, Netherlands). FOR WHOM Regula...

Type of post: EVENT PROFILE. The BioRefineries Blog proudly announces its media partnership with Asian Biomass to Power 2019 , event powered by Active Communications International, Inc (ACI) , which will provide the last updates on the market, feedstock availability and sustainability challenges of the Asian bioenergy. Figure 1. Asian Biomass to Power 2019 Key information WHEN 27 – 28 November 2019. WHERE Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia). The venue will be confirmed approximately 4-6 weeks before the event to ensure the most suitable space (numbers can vary dramatically). There will be a discounted accommodation rate for conference attendees. FOR WHOM A targeted group of senior level executives and decision-makers from industry (CEOs, presidents, managing directors, VPs, unit heads, lead analysts, senior traders, advisors, brokers and consultants): - Power utilities - Biomass producers - Wood pellet and wood c...

Type of post: EVENT PROFILE. The BioRefineries Blog proudly announces its media partnership with BIOKET 2020 , event organised by IAR (the French Bioeconomy Cluster) . In the context of Industry 4.0, Key Enabling Technologies (KETs) provide the basis for innovation in a range of products across all industrial sectors. They underpin the shift to a greener economy, are instrumental in modernizing industrial base and drive the development of entirely new industries. The first edition of BIOKET gathered 300 key players of the sector. Join the second edition to be part of this uplifting conference dedicated to processes and technologies applied to biomass. Figure 1. BIOKET 2020 Key information WHEN 10 – 12 March 2020. WHERE Lille Grand Palais (1 boulevard des Cités Unies – 59000 Lille, France) FOR WHOM - Biobased products producers. - First and second transformation actors. - Biotech companies. - Feedstocks suppliers....

Type of post: EVENT PROFILE. The BioRefineries Blog proudly announces its media partnership with the series of events: International Biomass Congress & Expo / Biogas Congress & Expo / Biofuels International Conference and Expo . The International Biomass Congress & Expo aims to bring together leading producers, suppliers, regulators and other engaged organisations over a two day period. High-level speakers, experts in their field, will address a range of topical issues relating to the biomass sector. Brought to you by Bioenergy Insight (leading international biomass magazine), this year’s conference will be co-located with the International Biogas Congress & Expo as well as the renowned Biofuels International Conference and Expo (now in its 12th year), making this series of events a large gathering of biocompanies and giving participants unrivalled coverage. Figure 1. Logos of the 3 conferences Key information WHEN 2 2 – 23 Oc...

Type of post: EVENT PROFILE. The BioRefineries Blog proudly announces its media partnership with Oleofuels 2019 , event powered by Active Communications International, Inc (ACI) . Already on its 12th edition, Oleofuels 2019 will bring together senior representatives from the biodiesel, renewable diesel and HVO industries to discuss the latest market advancements, developments & business opportunities. Figure 1. Logo of Oleofuels 2019 Key information WHEN 5 – 6 June 2019. WHERE Venice. The final venue will be confirmed approximately 4-6 weeks before the event to ensure the most suitable space. There will be a discounted accommodation rate for conference attendees. FOR WHOM Stakeholders from the biodiesel, renewable diesel and HVO industries. REGISTER Website of the event Special Discount for BioRefineries Blog subscribers : As a supporting partner of Oleofuels 2019, ACI are offering blog subscrib...

Type of post: EVENT PROFILE. The BioRefineries Blog is pleased to announce that is a partner of the International Technical Seminar –Agrifood and urban organic waste biorefinery  event powered by AINIA Centro Tecnológico . Key information WHEN 14th June 2018 WHERE AINIA Centro Tecnológico Parque Tecnológico de Valencia. C/ Benjamín Franklin, nº 5-11. 46980 Paterna (Valencia, Spain) FOR WHOM Companies from the agrifood, waste management and bioeconomy sectors, which want to learn how to valorise agrifood and urban organic wastes and by-products and fully use them through biorefinery models. FORMAT - Technical presentations (in Spanish and in English) by experts of the corresponding fields. - Networking opportunities. REGISTATION Link Figure 1. International Technical Seminar – Agrifood and urban organic waste biorefinery Aim and thematic areas The valorisation of agr...

Type of post: EVENT PROFILE. The BioRefineries Blog proudly announces its media partnership with Oleofuels 2018 , event powered by Active Communications International, Inc (ACI) . Already on its 11th edition, Oleofuels 2018 will bring together senior representatives from the biodiesel, renewable diesel, HVO and fossil fuels industries to discuss all the latest market advancements, developments and business opportunities. Figure 1. Logo of Oleofuels 2018 Key information WHEN 6 – 7 June 2018 WHERE Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel Helsinki (Finland) FOR WHOM Stakeholders from the biodiesel, renewable diesel, HVO and fossil fuels industries. REGISTER Website of the event Special Discount for BioRefineries Blog subscribers : As a supporting partner of Oleofuels 2018, ACI is extending a special 15% discount for Blog subscribers (for further information: info@biorefinno.com ). EXCLUSIVE VISIT Durin...