Biofuel Producers and Users to Convene in Singapore for Global Biofuels Summit

In step with biofuels test by airlines, IMO 2020 implementation of the lower 0.50% limit on sulphur in ships' fuel oil, new government mandates for higher transport biofuel blending, the Singapore summit, organized by Centre for Management Technology (CMT), is well-timed to track the progress of this fast growing industry. An exclusive Site Visit to Neste's Singapore bio refinery is arranged to give participants a first-hand experience, as well as a presentation on Neste's 'Sustainable Production Focusing on Circular Economy'.

Also presenting is Indonesia'sPT Pertamina (Persero) on 'Converting Crude Palm Oil (CPO) into Green Fuel'. Utilising Used Cooking Oil (UCO) as a feedstock has become a popular option for producing environmental-friendly biofuels. Singapore'sAlpha Biofuel shares their success stories on transforming UCO into biofuel while Bharat Petroleum – that recently commissioned 2G ethanol bio-refinery – reveals the 'Roadmap for Advanced Biofuels in India'.

Meanwhile Goodfuels -- that runs a GoodShipping Program for companies like IKEA & Heineken to make sea-shipments sustainable -- will present Marine Biofuels case studies and prospects in Asia.

Novozymes, currently -- helping 5 commercial scale plants with its industrial enzyme technology -- is providing inputs on 'Catalysing Cellulosic Ethanol Production for Sustainable Supply of Liquid Fuel' - highlighting Chinese government's initiatives and subsidies to implement the E10 mandate by 2020 and more.

Biofuels user - Scania and BHP Biliton Marketing Asia share the challenges and opportunities in Biofuel Applications in Heavy Duty Vehicles & Maritime Applications. Likewise Tata Motors, India's largest automobile manufacturer, outlines differences between adopting EV and Biofuels - based on availability, infrastructure and technologyrequirements.

The program also includes a Panel Discussion on 'Sustainable Feedstock Supply to Meet Growing Biofuel Demand' with panelists from Eni Trading & Shipping, Neste, Bharat Petroleum and Alpha Biofuels.

Organized by Centre for Management Technology (CMT), other key sessions are:

• Biofuel Outlook in Malaysia & Indonesia - Drewry Maritime Services
• Emerging Technologies in Converting Biomass into Biofuel - Lux Research

View the final agenda for all speakers and sessions.

Contact Ms. Huiyan at huiyan@cmtsp.com.sg or call +65 6346 9113 for further information.