| Day 1 - [03 Dec, 2009 - Thursday] |
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08:00
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Registration & Coffee
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09:00
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Chairman’s Welcome & Introduction
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Practitioner Roundtable
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09:10
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Cultivation Technologies
- Seed Selection according to plantation size and cropping method
- Seed treatment, cultivation of seedling and direct seedling
- Pre-analyses of soil to check pH level, residual fertilizers and micro-nutrients in soil
- Application of limestone and basic fertilizers
- Definition of the plantation span for mechanical treatments and harvesting
- Additional fertilization: timing, volume and product
- Control of plagues and disease
- Influence of site height, temperature and humidity
- Presence of insects (bee) for better fructification
Mr. Nagashi Tominaga, Director
Biojan-MG Agro Industrial Ltda.
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09:40
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Planting & Maintenance Techniques in Brazil / Argentina
Mr. Antonio Tomas Parsons, Director
Cazenave y Asociados S.A.
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10:00
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Commercial Scale Jatropha Growing in Honduras
Mr. David Erazo, General Manager
Agroipsa
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10:30
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Discussion followed by Refreshments
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11:00
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Gota Verde Project in Honduras: Integrated Outgrower Agricultural Systems
Mr. Titus Galema, Tecnical Agronomy Advisor
Social Trade Organization STRO (voorheen Strohalm)
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11:30
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Results of Field Trials in California and Mexico
- Seed selection
- Climate
- Cultivation practices
- Toxicity
- Cold tolerance
Mr. Russell Teall, President
Biodiesel Industries, Inc
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12:00
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Practitioner Roundtable Discussion
Panelists: all speakers above
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12:40
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Lunch
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14:00
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Chairman’s Remarks
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14:05
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Inclusive Business Promotion with Jatropha in Latin America
- Implementation strategies in Peru, Ecuador & Central America
- Linking small-scale Jatropha producers with leading biodiesel companies
- Case study Peru: progress in Jatropha development and
plantation management techniques
Mr. Martijn Veen, Program Leader Biofuels, Advisor in Inclusive Business - SNV Peru
SNV - Netherlands Development Organisation
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14:35
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Production Model Roundtable (Centralised Plantation vs. Outgrowers)
- How to effectively manage centralized plantation?
- Challenges of managing outgrowers / small holders
- Setting buy-back price of seeds
Panelists include:
Ricardo Asturias, Director General
Biocombustible de Guatemala
Martijn Veen David Erazo |
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15:15
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Cloning Jatropha: Mass Multiplying Superior Cultivars
Dr. Eng. Robert L. Burkey, Managing Partner
Jatropha Biotech Solutions, LLC
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15:45
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Discussion followed by Refreshments
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16:15
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Mechanised Harvesting – Key to Future Success
- How does it work?
- Results from trials
- Plantation design to suit mechanical harvesting
Mr. Max Lint, President/CEO
BEI International LLC
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16:35
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Mr. Scott Korthuis, Product Manager
Oxbo International Corporation
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16:55
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Biodiesel Fuel Quality & Specifications for Fuel Made from Jatropha Crude Oil (JTO)
- Phorbol ester concentrations in both refined JTO and finished biodiesel product from JTO
Dr. Randall von Wedel, Founder and Principal Biochemist
CytoCulture International Inc.
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17:25
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International Trade in Biofuels/Jatropha
- Cost of plantation, harvesting, jatropha oil and biodiesel
- Logistics according countries
- Is jatropha profitable?
- Argentina experience
Mr. Alfredo Langesfeld, CEO
GEA Biodiesel S.A.
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17:55
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Jatropha Project Planning
- Financial & economic model - Cost-revenue projections - Funding sources
Curcas Diesel Brasil
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18:25
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Discussion followed End of Day One
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18:30
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Networking Reception for Speakers & Delegates
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| Day 2 - [04 Dec, 2009 - Friday] |
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09:00
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Chairman’s Remarks
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09:05-11:05 - Mini Workshop: Jatropha Biodiesel Value Chain Model - Meeting Funding Requirements
A comprehensive model that integrates the different variables in Jatropha Biodiesel Value Chain. With the use of the model, the value of any aspect of jatropha farming and refining can be determined, and that variation will ripple through the model to clearly identify the outcome in tables and charts.
The model would assist you in procuring financing effectively. The Modeler, Dr Kumar, will explain the mechanism of the model with input from Jatropha Grower and Financier. Conference delegates are encouraged to provide input to the model, therefore making the session interactive and practical. Panelists: Modeler: Dr M.V. Krishna Kumar, President & CEO, Tiara International Consulting LLC Grower: Mr James Love, VP International Operations, Abundant Biofuels Corporation Financier: Mr Gregory Montgomery, Managing Director, MCF Advisors
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09:05
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Model Presentation & Decision & Risk Analysis
Dr. M. V. Krishna Kumar, President & CEO
Tiara International Consulting LLC
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09:50
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Interaction with Participants:
- Participants to review a form containing 50 variables - Participants to select the top 7 variables from the above that would be applicable to the Jatropha plantation that they know of - Using the form on “a random basis”, the Modeler will enter the values given by each participant and then show the results of the model to all participants - A discussion will follow as to the impact of these variables on the performance of the company, i.e., the model - Issues relating to “Farming” and “ Refining” would be dealt with by Mr. Jim Love and Dr. Kumar - Issues relating to financing of the project would be dealt with by Mr. Gregory Montgomery and Dr. Kumar
Abundant Biofuels Corporation
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Mr. Greg Montgomery, Managing Director
MCF Advisors, LLC
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Dr. M. V. Krishna Kumar, President & CEO
Tiara International Consulting LLC
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11:05
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Discussion followed by Refreshments
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11:35
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Finance & Investment Roundtable
- Impact of credit crunch on fund raising for jatropha project
- Options to raise capital during recessionary period
- Financiers' perspective: Investment appetite and lending
criteria during recession
- Role of private equity / microfinance in jatropha project
- Outlook on jatropha project's profitability
Panelists include:
Dr. Lionel Fernando Lopez Valdes, Director, Guatemala
TechnoServe Joakim Bergander, Vice Chairman
Biogreen Oil |
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12:05
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Commercialization of Bio-Jet Fuel with 2nd Generation Feedstocks
- Energy macro-market summary - UOP Renewables vision - Market Drivers for Renewable Jet - UOP’s Renewable Jet Development Program - Renewable Jet Economics - Life cycle analysis of renewable jet
UOP LLC, (Universal Oil Products ) A Honeywell Company
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12:35
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Technology & Economics of Using Jatropha Pure Plant Oil on Vehicle, Machinery and Generators
Mr. Charles Anderson, President
Golden Fuel Systems
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13:05
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Final discussion followed by Lunch
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14:30
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End of Conference
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