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 latest technologies and processes Biomass to Liquids 2010 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.

So with that in mind, SMi have put together an event of which the key themes include: Future directions of sustainable biomass conversion Importance of the biogas sector in the context of renewable energy sources Understanding the technology behind BTL BTL fuels in current & future engine technologies Life cycle assessment of BTL fuels Using waste wood as feedstock Policy towards 2nd generation biofuels Biofuel policy - the investor's perspective

Why should you attend this event?

• Uncover the most important industry developments
• Assess the increasing role of biogas in the renewable energy sector
• Discover the latest technological advancements
• Gain a solid understanding of second generation biofuels
• Evaluate the various sources of biomass supply
• Understand the intricacies of finance, policy and regulation
   

Hear keynote addresses from:

Dr. Ausilio Bauen, Director, E4tech & Senior Research Fellow, Imperial College London

Eelco Dekker, Chief Marketing Officer, BioMCN

Dr. Patricia J. Harvey, Head of Bioenergy Research, University Of Greenwich 

Our expert speaker line-up also includes:

Graham Rice, External Relations & Development Manager , Ineos Group Ltd
Anne-Claire Lucquin, B-XTL Chain, IFP 
Mark Lewis, Technical Manager, NEPIC
Oliver Vigano, Business Development Manager, Schmack Biogas
Geraint Evans, Technology Transfer Manager, Biofuels and Biorefineries, National Non-Food Crops Centre
John Baldwin, MD, CNG Services
Dr. Dieter Jürgen Korz, International Sales Manager, Ros Roca
Heinz Kopetz, President, European Biomass Association
Mark Simmons, EterNERGY Ltd
Prof. Eckhard Dinjus, Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe (FZK)
John Twitchen, Managing Director, Sauce Consultancy

Who should attend?

• CEO/COO/Director of Biofuels/Alternative Fuels company
• Conversion Technology Specialist
• XTL Business Development Manager
• Biofuel Project Manager 
• Head of Renewable Fuels

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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