Biomass to Liquids

As global demand for power, heating and transportation fuels continues to grow, and fossil fuel resources become scarcer and more expensive to extract, Biofuels play an ever greater role in meeting our energy needs.     Focusing on the Biomass to Liquids technologies and process this conference brings together experts from a wide range of disciplines.  Technology developments, project updates, policy and regulation and the feedstock debate will all be addressed in this comprehensive two-day event.

Why should you attend this event?

. SMi brings over a decade of experience developing successful Gas-to-Liquids conference to this exciting new event.  Join policy makers, feedstock specialists, technology developers and the pioneers driving forward BtL projects to: S Assess drivers and challenges for the BtL industry S Understand what refiners want from BtL S Gain an understanding of trends and developments in gasification technologies, syngas cleaning and conditioning and refinery optimisation S Assess the alternatives to Fischer-Tropsch processes S Learn how to control the debate and public perceptions of biofuels S Hear from regulators and policy makers S Analyse the availability of and competition for biomass feedstock S Appreciate end-user requirements S Meet project developers and technology developers and take advantage of excellent networking opportunities .

Feedback for SMi’s GTL conferences: “It has been an excellent conference…The combination of Operational Business (Oryx), developmental (EGTL, GTLpetrol), new development (Australia), financing and process modelling is excellent. Continue maintaining this format.” Joseph Mabena, Evaluations Manager, PetroSA – GTL 2008 “Overall very enjoyable and interesting” Peter Elstner, Licensing Engineer, BP International – GTL 2008 “Very wide range of presentations and attendees helped to provide a good overall perspective for GTL & CTL” Ken Witts, Lead Process Engineer, Bechtel – GTL 2007 “SMi conferences always have better depth, detail and variety than others.” James Herron, Reporter – Power, Gas & Emissions, Dow Jones Newswires– GTL 2007 “The conference was well run and very interesting with a good mix of speakers.” Helen Ricketts, Market Development Manager, CB&I– GTL 2007

Hear keynote addresses from:

Kyriakos Maniatis
Biofuels And Polygeneration
DG TREN, European Commission

Dr Mark Morgan
Principle Consultant and Global Director of Biotechnology
Nexant

Our expert speaker line-up also includes:

Henrik Erämetsä, VP, Development, Renewable Fuels, Neste Oil
Dr Manfred Kessler, Senior Specialist, Process Chemistry & Biofuels, Xynergo 
Erik Rensfelt, Managing Director, VVBGC
Eelco Dekker, Chief Marketing Officer, BioMCN
Jayne Redrup, Assistant Director, Bioenergy Team, DECC
Dr Geraint Evans, Technology Transfer Manager, Biofuels and Biorefineries, National Non Food Crops Centre
Clare Wenner, Head of Transport Biofuels, REA
Ruth Digby, Combinable Crops (non-food uses) adviser, NFU
Dr Elaine Booth, Non Food Crops Specialist, SAC
Dr Jorge Hau, Senior Technology Analyst, Juniper Consultancy
John Twitchen, Managing Director, Sauce Consultancy
Peter Harrison, Biomass to Liquids Project Manager, Integrated Biomass to Syngas (IBS) Project
Derek Atkinson, Director, Business Development, Oxford Catalysts

Who should attend?

S Biofuel project operators/developers
S Refiners
S Gasification technology developers
S Biodiesel experts
S Feedstock developers

Venue details

. Crowne Plaza St James London   . 45-51 Buckingham Gate London SW1E 6AF Tel: +44 (0) 207 834 6655 Fax: +44 (0) 207 6307 www.london.crowneplaza.com

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 Crowne Plaza St James London is a traditional deluxe hotel right in the heart of the city, perfectly situated for all your business and leisure needs.  In the heart of Westminster, it is just a stones throw away from Buckingham Palace, The Houses of Parliament, the London Eye and Victoria Station.

The hotel boasts three excellent restaurants. Bistro 51 with British and European cuisine, the Michelin Starred Indian restaurant Quilon serving south coastal Indian food and Bank Westminster with a modern British menu.

A beautiful, award-winning, courtyard garden surrounds the Victorian buildings of the Crowne Plaza London St James - a peaceful oasis in the centre of London.
 
Nearest train stations:
• Victoria Station, 7 minutes’ walk
• Waterloo Station, 10 minutes by car

Underground stations
• St James’s Park, 5 minutes’ walk (District and Circle lines)
• Victoria Station, 7 minutes' walk (Victoria, District and Circle lines)

From St. James's Park Underground Station to the Hotel

Take the main St James’s Park exit and turn left into Petty France Street.
Continue Straight down for 200 yards and at the end turn left into Buckingham Gate

SMi discounted rates include Continental Breakfast & VAT
£ 205.63 / Standard room / night for single occupancy
£ 229.13 Executive  room / night for single occupancy

Book your accommodation at SMi discounted rates by calling us on +44 (0)870 9090 713, sending a fax to +44 (0)870 9090 714 or emailing hotels@smi-online.co.uk.

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SMi offer sponsorship, exhibition, advertising and branding packages, uniquely tailored to complement your company's marketing strategy.  Prime networking opportunities exist to entertain, enhance and expand your client base within the context of an independent discussion specific to your industry. Should you wish to join the increasing number of companies benefiting from sponsoring our conferences please call: Punita Patel, SMi Sponsorship on +44 (0) 20 7827 6128 or email: ppatel@smi-online.co.uk