16-17 Feb, 2009 - Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA
Hotel Istana Kuala Lumpur
Hotel Istana Kuala Lumpur
CMT's JatrophaWorld is the single largest gathering of international Jatropha practitioners with the common goal of building a sustainable biofuel industry. In 2008, JatrophaWorld has encircled the world with events in Asia, the Americas and Europe, and attracted 1500 delegates from 80 countries.
The JatrophaWorld 2009 series will kick off in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with authoritative panel from across the globe, offering first hand insights and experience of planting thousands hectare in Brazil, India, China, Myanmar, Thailand, Philippines and other Asian countries. Practitioners from major cultivating countries will share on-the-field experience pertaining to Land Clearing, Pollination, Pruning, Fertilisation, Irrigation, Pest & Disease Management, Intercropping and other best practices to ensure optimum productivity and yield of the plants. Other issues that will be discussed at the conference include: Post Harvest Processing, Utilisation Technology of Seedcake, Storage & Logistic, and Financing Options and Challenges.
JatrophaWorld Asia 2009 also considers the competitiveness of jatropha amidst current economic downturn, financial uncertainty and credit crunch. How worried should jatropha developers be about the tightening financial market? Does it mean postponement of expansion plan or does higher risks loom?
With the falling crude oil prices, the viability of biodiesel projects comes under scrutiny. However, Filipino Science Secretary Estrella Alabastro expressed her optimism:
"I don't believe crude-oil price drop will slacken efforts. We realize that oil pricing is very volatile. It may be down today and up tomorrow," she said, adding that oil supply is finite, so the country will have to think toward the longer-term goal lessening dependence on oil imports. Extracted from http://businessmirror.com.ph
Next Steps to Commercial Production
JatrophaWorld - where practitioners and stakeholders meet to build a new global industry
- Best practices in plantation management and maintenance
- Investment appetite of financiers
- Growing jatropha in a sustainable manner
- Business model of commercial jatropha biodiesel
- New planting materials through molecular assisted breeding and hybridization
- Offtaker's perspective on sustainability and quality
- Managing the logistics of trading jatropha oil and seedcake
- Proper storage of jatropha oil to prevent from deterioration
- Utilisation technology of seedcake
- Oil extraction technologies
Extensive roundtable discussions on Plantation Management, Production Models and Financing are the hallmarks of this conference. Attendance at these sessions will show you how to optimize your operation and maximize profit potentials. Sign up with your team today at www.futureenergyevents.com/jatropha
You will network with
- Current & Potential Biofuels Producers
- Power Producers
- Regional Plantation Owners/Investors
- Oilseed processing industry players
- Institutional Investors
- Financiers and venture capitalist, project and finance managers
- Commodity Brokers and Analysts
- Renewable Energy Consultants
- Agrobiotech, Fertilizer & Crop Protection Company Executives
- Biofuels Technology and Equipment Suppliers
- Agricultural Machine Suppliers
- Environmental Engineers
- Energy & Environment Researchers
- Fuel Marketers & Distributors
- Auto-makers, engine and power generating set manufacturers
- Biotechnology Researcher, Agronomist, Geneticist, Crop Scientist
According to Mr. Eduardo Bundyra, 2009 is a good year to start a Jatropha Project.
Sharing his thoughts at Episode 2 of the Jatropha Interview Series, Mr. Eduardo Bundyra, a panelist at the Practitioners and Production Model Roundtable at Jatropha World Asia 2009 shared his optimism for the Jatropha sector.
He said, “A lot of the unknowns about Jatropha have been tackled, and we have a much better understanding of the ‘real’ raw material and labor requirements, as well as how to tackle some of the risks.”
Mr. Bundyra is CEO of Brazil’s Biotins Energia, one of the leading players in Brazil’s Jatropha sector, working closely with Saudi Bras, and the Brazilian Association of Jatropha Producers (ABPPM) to develop of the Jatropha sector in Brazil and expand their Jatropha cultivation to 12,000 Ha in the next two to three years.
As someone with a vested interest in the growth of the Jatropha sector, Mr. Bundyra was in an excellent position to discuss the future direction of the industry from a more holistic perspective, looking at issues from the eyes of a project developer and an investor.
Don’t loose sight of the bigger picture. Tune in to listen to Mr. Bundyra’s insights on:
- Why Brazil? Emerging Role of Brazil in Jatropha sector.
- Will Jatropha overtake Sugarcane as main Biofuel Crop in Brazil?
- Finding a balance between Profit and Sustainable Jatropha cultivation.
- Small-scale vs. Large-scale cultivation- developing an ideal business model.
- Assessing risk for new Jatropha projects.
Simply CLICK HERE to download your copy or just hit the PLAY button below for the NO COST and IMMEDIATE ACCESS to Jatropha Interview Series : Episode 2-Emerging Opportunities in the Jatropha sector.
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Continue to visit this site for our updates on more episodes, video presentations, as well as webinars for you to pose your questions to key Jatropha experts.
And don’t forget to confirm your participation at JatrophaWorld Asia 2009, which is less than a month away! Go to http://www.cmtevents.com/Register.aspx?ev=090204& NOW to register.
We look forward to meeting you in beautiful Kuala Lumpur on 16-17 February 2009 for JatrophaWorld Asia 2009.
06 Feb, 2009
In Episode 2 of the Jatropha interview Series, Mr. Eduardo Bundyra, CEO of Biotins Energia made the bold proclamation that 2009 was a good year to go into Jatropha.
And he’s not alone in saying this.
Dr. Charles Fishel, CEO of Abundant Biofuels Corporation, one of the most entrenched and experienced Jatropha players in the sector seconded this view.
During Episode 3 of the Jatropha Interview Series, Dr. Fishel, over the phone from California, offered his message of hope for the Jatropha sector, “We should push forward as hard as we can right now! Now is a good time to invest in Jatropha!”
Warming to the subject, Dr. Fishel went on to add, “Its going to take one to two years for the Jatropha to be productive, and your project will mature at about the same time economists predict the economy will start to recovery. And that could make a really exciting investment for one thinking about an IPO, an acquisition or a merger with one of the major oil companies or other interested green companies.”
Dr. Fishel also emphasized the need to practice sustainable Jatropha cultivation, and avoid ‘land grabbing’ and exploitation to grow jatropha, in compliance with the twelve standards lay out by the sustainable biofuels alliance.
Don’t miss out on the most exciting and informative episode yet.
Simply CLICK HERE to download your copy or just hit the PLAY button below for the NO COST and IMMEDIATE ACCESS to Jatropha Interview Series: Episode 3-Making Sustainable Jatropha Cultivation WORK.
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And if you haven’t confirmed your participation at JatrophaWorld Asia 2009, then do so now by >>clicking here<<.
As Dr. Fishel said, 2009 is not the year to be “shy” with your investment in Jatropha, so do attend JatrophaWorld Asia 2009, dedicated to mapping all the opportunities in the sector for growth!
We look forward to meeting you in Kuala Lumpur in February!
06 Feb, 2009
What does it mean to be pro-poor in the context of developing jatropha? A term constantly bandied around, it is fast becoming the catch cry of the sector which is implementing planting projects in some of the poorest regions in the world.
This question was explored by Dr. Suhas P Wani, Principal Scientist at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) during the JatrophaWorld Hamburg summit last year in October.
Dr. Wani’s clear-cut analysis of concepts like “pro-poor” and “smart biofuels” gave him an excellent rating from participants at JatrophaWorld Hamburg 2008.
Dr. Wani proposed an “Integrated Genetics Natural Resources Approach”- a holistic livelihood approach where he called on Jatropha project developers to do develop a program that “embraces sustainable agriculture, knowledge sharing with out growers, and addresses issues of social inclusion, equity and gender at the grassroots”.
In his presentation, Dr. Wani complimented Jatropha as a 'smart biofuel crop' which had the ability to rehabilitate degraded land, but called on project developers ensure that Jatropha projects do not threaten food security on the ground.
He also touched on other key issues including:
- Suitable agronomic practices
- Development of improved cultivars
- Water requirement
- Institutional arrangements for increased productivity
Find out more about how you can pay it forward with your Jatropha project with sustainable agricultural practices, and by involving local communities.
In view of our upcoming JatrophaWorld Asia 2009 and to provide you with a sneak peek at the type of highly-informative sessions to be presented on the 16 & 17 February in Kuala Lumpur, we’re giving exclusive access to the recording of Dr. Wani’s insightful presentation, “Jatropha Plantations for Improved Livelihoods and Rehabilitation of Degraded Lands” at NO COST!
So what are you waiting for? Simply hit the PLAY button below to access this critical *F*R*E*E video presentation right now!
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And don't forget to >>CLICK HERE to Sign Up for JatrophaWorld Asia 2009<<, where you can have access to MORE top Jatropha project developers who will share on how they have successfully integrated sustainable cultivation approaches with their profitable Jatropha business models.
06 Feb, 2009
To address the impact of financial crisis on Jatropha sector, as well as issues relevant to the commercialization of the Jatropha value chain, we organized a JatrophaWorld Asia 2009 webinar, “Will the Jatropha sector sustain itself in volatile times?” which went live on 20 January 2009 at 9AM GMT, 2.30PM India, 4.00PM Bangkok, 5.00PM Kuala Lumpur & 8.00PM Sydney.
We were honored to have Dr. Mike Taverner, Founder and Executive Chairman of Jatoil Ltd sharing his insight with us at the webinar. Jatoil was the Australian company that propelled Jatropha into the internationals spotlight early last year with their oversubscribed IPO which raised an eye-popping US$10 million!
Dr. Taverner shared on why he is so keen on interacting with the Jatropha community at the JatrophaWorld Asia 2009 webinar and conference; “I take what opportunity I can to share information and promote sensible partnership and collaboration – we are a sunrise industry and gatherings such as JatrophaWorld provide important opportunities. The webinar also provides another mechanism for involvement.”
In the webinar, Dr. Mike Taverner opens up to share realistic projections and honest views on oil price uncertainties, maintaining investor interest through the global economic uncertainty, the need for sustainable practices in Jatropha cultivation, and his projections for 2009 and the upcoming years.
The session was a great success, with over 200 Jatropha project developers and top company executives from all over the world tuning in to hear from Dr. Taverner!
Were you were unable to tune in for the session on 20 Jan? We know how busy it can get, and how hard it can be to dedicate an ENTIRE hour of your precious time for a webinar.
We also know how valuable and important some of the insights shared by Dr. Mike Taverner at this webinar are and that's why we're giving you privileged access to the webinar recording that you can download and listen to at your own time.
Don't miss out on this informative webinar recording, which got rave reviews from participants for being "an excellent webinar," "lucid and clear-cut" and even "an inspirational session." Just sign up below for immediate NO COST access to the webinar recording.
Dr. Taverner is looking forward to meeting all of you at Jatropha World Asia 2009, so >>Click here to Sign UP<< right now to confirm your participation at the world's largest Jatropha meeting and idea exchange platform.
We look forward to hearing from you at the webinar on the 20 Jan 2009. Don’t forget to mark the date on your calendar!
30 Jan, 2009
The eagerly anticipated JatrophaWorld Asia 2009 conference is back! To be held on 16-17 February in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Jatropha World Asia 2009 is the most important event in the Jatropha industry calendar.
With Jatropha as one of the most precious biofuel feedstock in the market today, coming together to share research, project and technology updates and network and do business with Jatropha industry players is essential to ensure the growth of your Jatropha business.
That’s where the JatrophaWorld conferences step in. The JatrophaWorld series has established itself as the leading worldwide Jatropha conference series.
Whether you plan to learn more about Jatropha, set up your own jatropha project, expand the reach of your jatropha business, or interact with the Jatropha fraternity – Jatropha World is your one-stop venue for all your needs.
In 2008 alone, 1500 people from over 80 countries chose to be a part of the Jatropha World experience which ran to full auditoriums in Jakarta, Miami & Hamburg.
Jatropha World Asia 2009, the first conference Jatropha World series in 2009, promises to be bigger, better and more action packed than ever before. At JatrophaWorld Asia 2009, you will receive updates on the developments across the Asian Jatropha landscape, as well as new technologies in cultivation & processing.
Don’t miss out on the following KEY highlights including:-
• Jatropha Development and Planting experience in China, India, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia and Mekong Region
• Business Model of Commercial Production – from Plantation to Biodiesel Production
• Latest developments in planting materials and breeding
• Showcase of oil extraction and conversion technologies
• Jatropha Oil – Characteristics, Quality, Storage and Shipping
Watch this space for all the latest updates on the conference, and in the mean time, if you are seeking more information on opportunities to participate as sponsors, media partners, exhibitors and or delegates at JatrophaWorld Asia 2009, visit the EVENT PAGE or contact our team member, Ms. Nadia Al Bahar at +65 6346 9114 or email at nadia@cmtsp.com.sg.
04 Dec, 2008
