The inaugural BioPower Americas, and the second annual bioenergy event in Argentina, organised by Green Power Conferences, will highlight the developments and opportunities in Latin America regarding the biomass for power generation market.

For biomass production, Latin America has the advantages of good soil, suitable climate, available land, and low labour costs. Biomass power will play a key role in future growth of sustainable renewable energy markets. A key issue is developing secure, sustainable supplies of feedstocks for biomass power plants. Current feedstocks and alternative future feedstock sources will be covered. Latin America is also being seen as a possible feedstock supplier for other parts of the globe.

The relevant policy framework in the region from is now developing at countries are at different stages. The event will provide an overview and insight to the state of the regulatory framework. Financing options are key, and the event will look at current trends and strategies. The issue of how CDM projects are playing a role in co-financing the development of this market in Latin America. Current and future technologies will be looked at and the event will provide case studies of commercially viable plants in combined heat and power, biomass gasification and other technology options.

To get the latest on the developments and opportunities in the biomass power generation industry in Latin America this event cannot be missed. All the key trends, from financing and policy developments to commercial project implementation, will be addressed in this comprehensive programme.

• Learn from 25+ leading bioenergy experts from across the region and the globe
• Participate in a forum for the industry to learn about opportunities in the Latin America biomass power generation industry and to accelerate its development
• Prime Networking Opportunity with regional and global actors from all sectors of this developing industry for developing business contacts and sharing information
• Discuss strategies to develop sustainable secure biomass fuel supply chains
• Hear best practice examples of projects from companies working actively across the region
• Co-located exhibition area with Biofuels Markets Americas

Over 220 executives from 17 countries across Latin America, the US and Europe met at the first Biodiesel Congress in Buenos Aires in October 2007. Officially supported by Argentine Biofuels and Hydrogen Association and the Argentinean Secretariat for Agriculture, the inaugural event featured high-level debate, discussion and analysis from a selection of leading players in government, industry and key associations involved in the region’s growing biodiesel market.

Due to popular request, the event has been expanded to include Biofuels, Biomass and BioPower Generation in 2 co-located events Biofuelsmarkets Americas and BioPower Americas.

Here’s who you’ll meet at BioPower Americas

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

Amongst the attendees present in previous editions of Biofuels Markets Americas were representatives from: Petrobras, IDB, IFC, Aceitera General Deheza, Glencore, Repsol YPF, Recope, Imperium Renewables, Brasil Ecodiesel, World Energy, West LB, Renewable Energy Group, Bunge, Cargill,  Desmet Ballestra, Patagonia Bioenergia SA, Molinos Rio de la Plata, Pure Biofuels, Techint, Bunge, Kolmar, Bio Oils Energy, Louis Dreyfus, Tecna, Recope, GEA Westfalia, Masefield International, BASF,  Biopetrol Trading, Biopetrol Industries, Bio-Pure Diesel, BNDES, Braskem, Canadian Renewable Fuels Association, Daimler Chrysler, Dedini, Degussa, Ecopetrol, Electrabel, Ford, GE Energy, Hitatchi, La Fabril, Maizar, Mitsubishi, Noble, Novozymes, Petropar, Petrotesting, Poet, Scania, Sindacucar, Toyota, Unilever, Volkswagen and many more

Speakers include:

• Kevin McGeeney, CEO, Star Supply Renewables, Switzerland
• Alejandro Rodriguez, Undersecretary for Fuels, Secretariat of Energy, Argentina
• Senator João Tenório, President, Senate Biofuels Committee, Brazil,
• Britta Thomsen, Member of European Parliament, Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
• Hector Huergo, President, Argentine Association for Biofuels and Hydrogen
• Miguel Almada, Head of National Biofuels Programme, Secretariat of Agriculture, Argentina
• Frederique Abreu, Agroenergy Coordinator, Ministry of Agriculture, Brazil
• Julio Rodriguez, Viceministry of Mines and Energy, Paraguay
• Pablo Adreani, Director, Agripac, Argentina
• Christian Grutte, Managing Partner, Leonardo Venablers, Spain
• Freddy Langesfeld, Director, GEA Biodiesel, Argentina
• Claudio Molina, Executive Director, Argentine Association for Biofuels and Hydrogen

BioPower Americas 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 top level decisions makers and CEOs, BioPower Americas provides the perfect environment for you to do business and connect with biofuel professionals from around the world under one roof.

• 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 needsOur 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.

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