The Pan-African Meeting Place for the Biofuels Industry

The approval of the Biofuel Industrial Strategy for South Africa in December provides fresh impetus to the Biofuels market in South Africa, providing a foundation and road map to push the market forward. The initial 2% biofuels penetration scenario (400m litres per annum) will create 25,000 jobs according to the strategy.

The 3rd Annual Biofuels Markets Africa will bring together executives from across Africa to discuss strategies that will enhance development of a sustainable regional biofuels industry.

Over 400 executives have attended this industry leading event over the past two years -
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Gain an in depth understanding of the opportunities in the African biofuels markets

• What are the latest biofuels business opportunities in Africa?
• How can Africa adapt to a bio-energy economy and reduce dependence on fossil fuels?
• How can investment be secured in the region?
• How can African feedstock suppliers be involved in supplying European markets?
• How can sustainable biofuels production be assured?
• What does the future hold for biofuels in Africa?

Plus, benefit from

• First class networking opportunities with industry peers
• An interactive agenda with lively debates  
• Outlooks from across Africa, Europe and the USA

The agenda for Biofuels Markets Africa is currently under development. To receive a copy of the final agenda once available, please contact info@greenpowerconferences.com quoting Biofuels Markets Africa in the subject line.

We are now accepting speaking proposals for this event. If you are involved in the extended Biofuels Markets value chain in Africa and would like to submit a speaking proposal (presentation title, 4-5 bullet points and brief synopsis) then please contact Pia Dorfinger,

Now in its 3rd year, Biofuels Markets Africa offers an integrated solution of brand positioning, business development and face-to-face networking opportunities with senior decision makers.

Connecting you with the right people
With a proven track record of delivering high calibre biofuels producers, Biofuels Markets Africa provides the perfect environment for you to do business with project developers from across Africa under one roof.

First class business opportunities

• Generate new high level business contacts
• Enhance your company's brand visibility globally
• Increase your market share and gain competitive advantage
• Reinforce existing partnerships
• Find new partners and business opportunities

Cost effective packages to meet your business needs
Our sponsorship and exhibition packages are designed to help you meet your business objectives. If you are looking to win prospective clients, strengthen existing relationships or enhance your company profile, we will help you do so in a cost effective manner.

Contact Amit Shahani for further details
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Over 400 biofuels professionals from 36 countries have participated in past editions of Biofuels Markets Africa, which bring together players from the entire value chain to discuss best practices in sustainable biofuels market expansion. Our events stand out for the unparalleled number of biofuels producer companies we attract and the level of detail and knowledge reflected in our event programs.

Company types:

• Biofuels Producers
• Equipment & Technology Solutions
• Project Developers/Consultants/
• Consulting Engineers
• Press
• Governmental
• Chemical & Agricultural Suppliers
• Banks/Investors/Insurance
• Universities/Research/Non Profits
• Oil/Petroleum/Refining
• Feedstock Producers
• Associations
• Other Corporates
• Automotive & Transport
• Commodity Traders & Brokers

Meet the who's who of the African biofuels industry, here are just some of the companies who have attended in previos years:

ABSA, Accenture, AES, Agri SA, Alfa Laval, Alten Fuels, Argos Oil, Banco BPI, BASF, Bio Fuels Africa, Biodiesel Producer, Bosch Projects, BP, British Sugar, Canegrowers, Cape Argus, D1 Oils, DEG Invest Deloitte, Department of Agriculture, Department of Energy, DBSA, Diligent Tanzania, Energem Biofuels, Energem Petroleum, Energia Capital, Energy Commission, Ethanol Africa, Ethanol Company Malawi, Green Power Plantations, Greenergy, GTZ Probec, IFC, Investec Bank, Jatropha Africa, Louis Dreyfus, Lurgi, Madagascar Jatropha Oil, Malawi Bureau of Standards, Marsh Vikela, Mauritius Sugar Authority, McCroft Tobacco, Mittal Steel, National Biofuel Distribution, National Oil Company, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Noble Group, Novozymes, Petro SA, Petrobras, Presscane, Primesoil, Reliance Industries, Royal Swazi Distillers, SA Biodiesel, Sasol, Sato Biodiesel, Scania, Shell, Sonangol, South African Sugar Association, Southern African Biofuels Association, Statoil Hydro, Sun Biofuels, TSB Sugar, Uhde, Volkswagen, Xenobu Biofuels