The approval of the Biofuel Industrial Strategy for South Africa in December provides fresh impetus to the Biofuels market in South Africa, providing a foundation and road map to push the market forward. The initial 2% biofuels penetration scenario (400m litres per annum) will create 25,000 jobs according to the strategy.

The 3rd Annual Biofuels Markets Africa will bring together executives from across Africa to discuss strategies that will enhance development of a sustainable regional biofuels industry.

Over 400 executives have attended this industry leading event over the past two years -
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Gain an in depth understanding of the opportunities in the African biofuels markets

• What are the latest biofuels business opportunities in Africa?
• How can Africa adapt to a bio-energy economy and reduce dependence on fossil fuels?
• How can investment be secured in the region?
• How can African feedstock suppliers be involved in supplying European markets?
• How can sustainable biofuels production be assured?
• What does the future hold for biofuels in Africa?

Plus, benefit from

• First class networking opportunities with industry peers
• An interactive agenda with lively debates  
• Outlooks from across Africa, Europe and the USA

Expert Speakers already confirmed:

• Andrew Makenete, President, Southern African Biofuels Association
• Antonio Osvaldo Saide, National Director for Renewable Energies, Ministry of Mineral Resources & Energy, Mozambique
• Paul Kiwele, Chairperson, Biofuels Task Force Secretariat, Ministry of Energy & Minerals, Tanzania
• William Baum, Executive Vice President, Verenium Corporation
• Francois Labuschagne, Founder, PSS Oils
• Eugene Beetge, Managing Director, SATO Biodiesel
• Geoff Mordt, Managing Director, Rainbow Nation Renewable Fuels
• Dr. Ulrich Weihe, Consultant, McKinsey & Company
• Jeremy Wakeford, Independent Sustainability Consultant, Research Director, Association for the Study of Peak Oil and Gas
• Randall Spalding-Fecher, Director, ECON Analysis
• Kevin Baart, Senior Manager, Deloitte Consulting
• Baba Seid Bally, President, African Association for Biofuels Promotion
• Ibrahim Mayaki, Executive Director, The Hub for Rural Development in West and Central Africa
• Jhill Johns, Analyst, Frost & Sullivan

The agenda for Biofuels Markets Africa is currently under development. To receive a copy of the final agenda once available, please contact info@greenpowerconferences.com quoting Biofuels Markets Africa in the subject line.

We are now accepting speaking proposals for this event. If you are involved in the extended Biofuels Markets value chain in Africa and would like to submit a speaking proposal (presentation title, 4-5 bullet points and brief synopsis) then please contact Pia Dorfinger,

Now in its 3rd year, Biofuels Markets Africa offers an integrated solution of brand positioning, business development and face-to-face networking opportunities with senior decision makers.

Connecting you with the right people
With a proven track record of delivering high calibre biofuels producers, Biofuels Markets Africa provides the perfect environment for you to do business with project developers from across Africa under one roof.

First class business opportunities

• Generate new high level business contacts
• Enhance your company's brand visibility globally
• Increase your market share and gain competitive advantage
• Reinforce existing partnerships
• Find new partners and business opportunities

Cost effective packages to meet your business needs
Our sponsorship and exhibition packages are designed to help you meet your business objectives. If you are looking to win prospective clients, strengthen existing relationships or enhance your company profile, we will help you do so in a cost effective manner.

Contact Amit Shahani for further details
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Over 400 biofuels professionals from 36 countries have participated in past editions of Biofuels Markets Africa, which bring together players from the entire value chain to discuss best practices in sustainable biofuels market expansion. Our events stand out for the unparalleled number of biofuels producer companies we attract and the level of detail and knowledge reflected in our event programs.

Company types:

• Biofuels Producers
• Equipment & Technology Solutions
• Project Developers/Consultants/
• Consulting Engineers
• Press
• Governmental
• Chemical & Agricultural Suppliers
• Banks/Investors/Insurance
• Universities/Research/Non Profits
• Oil/Petroleum/Refining
• Feedstock Producers
• Associations
• Other Corporates
• Automotive & Transport
• Commodity Traders & Brokers

Meet the who's who of the African biofuels industry, here are just some of the companies who have attended in previos years:

ABSA, Accenture, AES, Agri SA, Alfa Laval, Alten Fuels, Argos Oil, Banco BPI, BASF, Bio Fuels Africa, Biodiesel Producer, Bosch Projects, BP, British Sugar, Canegrowers, Cape Argus, D1 Oils, DEG Invest Deloitte, Department of Agriculture, Department of Energy, DBSA, Diligent Tanzania, Energem Biofuels, Energem Petroleum, Energia Capital, Energy Commission, Ethanol Africa, Ethanol Company Malawi, Green Power Plantations, Greenergy, GTZ Probec, IFC, Investec Bank, Jatropha Africa, Louis Dreyfus, Lurgi, Madagascar Jatropha Oil, Malawi Bureau of Standards, Marsh Vikela, Mauritius Sugar Authority, McCroft Tobacco, Mittal Steel, National Biofuel Distribution, National Oil Company, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Noble Group, Novozymes, Petro SA, Petrobras, Presscane, Primesoil, Reliance Industries, Royal Swazi Distillers, SA Biodiesel, Sasol, Sato Biodiesel, Scania, Shell, Sonangol, South African Sugar Association, Southern African Biofuels Association, Statoil Hydro, Sun Biofuels, TSB Sugar, Uhde, Volkswagen, Xenobu Biofuels

Endorsed by:

Environmental Development Action in the Third World (ENDA-TM) is a non profit organisation based in Dakar, Senegal. Its primary objective is poverty alleviation in developing countries and its global mission is to find ways of ensuring that the organisation’s immediate fight against poverty, social degeneration and environmental degradation are conceived of as part of a process to push for socio-economic and political change.

The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP) recognizes energy as a key component in delivering services, improving health, providing sanitation and for poverty reduction. Backed by national governments, financial and business professionals and NGOs, REEEP is uniquely placed among international initiatives to drive the integration of renewable Energy and energy efficient systems (REES) into national and global energy policy. REEEP’s regional secretariats provide access to best practice in policy and finance to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. The International Secretariat engages political, financial and business support to reduce the risk inherent in implementing new policy and financing initiatives.
www.reeep-sa.org

NESSTA

NESSTA strives to enable Tanzania’s small holder farmers and entrepreneurs to competitively tap socio-economic benefits emanating from the emerging global biofuels market. NESSTA trains small holder farmers and entrepreneurs on how to effectively exploit the country’s resource base for biofuels that include 34 million hectares of unused arable land, adequate water for irrigation and large labour force. NESSTA promotes contract farming whereby emerging processors and farmers are linked on contract basis. NESSTA is also involved in lobbying for blending directive that will provide an assured market for biofuels in Tanzania, as a start up to approaching the global biofuels market.