Masdar researches algae-based biofuels

Oct 31, 2012 Construction Week Online.com

In the UAE, Lootah Biofuels and AlgaeOil Ltd have signed an MOU to mergetheir expertise and begin mass production of algae-based biofuels in Dubai.
Oct 15, 2012, Biofuels Digest

The Mideast region has been pursuing ground-breaking renewable energy and energy efficiency programmes over the last few years . Algae biofuels presents a good opportunity for the region with its large tracts of non-arable land and favourable climatic conditions, the Mideast and North Africa region has the potential to develop a robust research, development and market deployment plan for a comprehensive microalgal biomass-based biorefinery approach
Scientists in the UAE are taking centre stage in research on how to convert algae into energy.

Algae researches from strain identification, species identification, feedstock cultivation, harvesting and extraction, conversion into biodiesel and fuel quality testing are already being conducted aggresively by academicians in collaboration with bioenergy companies.

CMT brings to you the first Algae event in the Mideast to explore the tremendous potential and opportunities on developing algae projects in the region. Key highlights

• Masdar - developing novel strategies for the use of algae-derived biomass for energy and other commercially relevant molecules.
• Qatar - Update from Qatar Airways, as partners in the Qatar Advanced Biofuel Platform (QAPB) consortium to develop the first large-scale algae bio-jet fuel value chain in the world
• Abu Dhabi University - Engineering algae native to UAE for higher lipid production
• Perspective from Australia MBD Energy Bio-remediation of Industrial Waste Streams for the Sustainable Production of Valuable Products and Environmental gain
• Perspective from the US - Eldorado Biofuels - Growing algae in the deserts of New Mexico from produced oil & gas water
• Perspective from Europe - Algaenergy - Algae Biorefinery approach
• Commercialising algae in Egypt, significance of algal biomass as feasible feedstock of jet fuel, environmental protection and management, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals.

Register your team today and enjoy group discounts. Email to huiyan@cmtsp.com.sg

Separately Bookable Workshop

Algae and CO2 Capture

(Process Economics & Cultivation Efficiency)

26th Feb 2013, 14:00 - 17:00 hrs.

Led by

Dr Navid Moheimani, Senior Lecturer Algae R&D Centre School of BiologicalSciencesand Biotechnology, Murdoch University

Navid is a senior lecturer at the School of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology at Murdoch University. He is a senior algae technical specialist who has over 11 years experience as an applied phycologist and been involved in biofuel production from microalgae in both industry and academic. Navid is currently a leading biologist at Algae R&D Centre. He is mainly involved in developing "large-scale microalgae culture for biofuel production". He has experience in algae growth, dewatering and post harvest technologies, conventional and unconventional biofuel production, and also developing life cycle analysis for algae to biofuel production.

Mr Keith Whiriskey, Geologist /Programme Director for Carbon Capture and Storage Bellona Foundation

Keith holds a MSc in Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) from University of Edinburgh. Before joining Bellona, he worked as a geologist for Rio Tinto. At Bellona he specialises in CCS capture technology, geological CO2 storage, CCS policy and incentives

Dr John Benemann, CEO/ Founder, MicroBio Engineering

John holds a B.S. Chemistry and Ph.D. Biochemistry  from the University of California Berkeley.  He did his Postdoctoral work at U.C. San Diego, . Currently the Founder-director  of the Institute for Environmental Management, Inc., a not-for-profit R&D organization active in solid waste management   and also Founder/CEO of MicroBio Engineering, a wastewater and algal biofuels research- engineering company Also independent consultant and active in several scientific organizations, author of over a hundred publications and presenter/ keynote speaker at many conferences

Algae from UAE desert saltflats could be biofuel of the future

Feb 17, 2013 The National

QDVC launches first phase of algae carbon sequestration project in Qatar

Dec 08, 2012 AmeInfo.com

Abu Dhabi Researches Algae-Derived Biofuels

Oct 31, 2012 Nuqudy

Capital climate spurs algae growth, good for biofuel mass production

Oct 31, 2012 Gulftoday

Saudi Arabia Biorefinery from Algae (SABA) Project

Oct 07, 2012 EcoMena

This event is an excellent platform to promote your organization to influential players & investors in the industry. Talk to us for a customized Sponsorship or to book your Exhibition space now!

Contact cynthia@cmtsp.com.sg

Who Will You Meet

- Algae Producers - Renewable Energy Investors - Biofuel/Ethanol Industry - Heavy Industries - Cement, Steel etc - Power Plants - Distilleries - Venture Capitalists - Institutional Investors - Financial Institutions - Industry players - Oil, Gas Cos - Refineries - Biotech Engineering Cos - Airlines - Government Departments and Agencies - Research Consortiums - Cos in nutritional, health, high value added products - Animal Feed Producers - Aquaculture Industries - Food Science Cos - Technology Providers from Algae cultivation to downstream processing technologies