Introduction

The fifth edition of Biofuels Markets Americas, and the second annual biofuel event in Argentina, organised by Green Power Conferences in cooperation with the Argentine Association for Biofuels and Hydrogen, will provide an excellent platform for the global industry to learn the region’s opportunities in biofuels, address the key issues and do business.

Latin America is a market leader in the biofuels industry, with 40% of the global production of ethanol and a biodiesel market that is expanding rapidly to satisfy the increasing global demand. For biofuel production, Latin America has the advantages of good soil, suitable climate, available land, and low labour costs. It will have a key role in future growth of global markets, with the World’s ever increasing demand for clean energy. Countries across the region are at different stages in the development of their industries: Argentina, with an efficient agribusiness sector that can rapidly incorporate technological innovations, is already emerging as a important player in the global biofuels market; Brazil, which has pioneered the ethanol industry, is the world’s second largest producer with production costs among the lowest in the world and biodiesel is also now a growing industry there; much of the rest of Latin America including Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay have adopted biofuels programmes or are planning to do so.

Sustainability is the key issue and the event will look at the challenges of the introduction of certification, use of current feedstocks and how to address the Food vs. Fuel debate, the potential for the use of alternative feedstocks and new technology options.

This is a must attend event for all players in the Latin American biofuels industry. A high level agenda has been developed after extensive research within the industry and all the key trends, from financing and policy developments to commercial project implementation, will be addressed.

The event is designed to provide participants with a solid base for making informed decisions on future business strategies.

Key Reasons to Attend

• Learn from 30+ leading biofuels professionals from across the region and the globe
• Certification and New Technologies day pre-conference
• Network and share knowledge within regional and global key  players throughout the value chain of this vibrant industry
• Discuss strategies to guarantee sustainability whilst increasing the region’s share in the global market
• Discover the opportunities and challenges of investing in regions biofuels industry
• Hear best practice examples of biofuel projects from across the region
• Gain insight into the future developments, including sustainability certification and new technologies
• Co-located exhibition area with BioPower Americas

Who Will You Meet?

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 and BioPower Americas.

Here’s who you’ll meet at Biofuels Markets 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

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, MEP, Committee on Industry Research and Energy, European Parliament
• 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, Head of Biofuels Department, 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

Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities

Now in its 5th edition year, Biofuels Markets 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, Biofuels Markets 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.

To be announced

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