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Agenda >> Biofuels and Aviation

Biofuels & Aviation

17th March 2010
8.00 Registration Opens

Next generation biofuels could prove to be a viable, scalable solution for future sustainable air travel.  Extensive research programmes are underway to develop low cost, high yield fuels with low environmental impact.   This focussed stream will bring together key representatives from the airline and the biofuel industries to create a roadmap for the commercial deployment of aviation biofuels.

9.00 - 10.45

Biofuels as an Alternative Aviation Fuel

  • What is the potential for biofuels as an alternative aviation fuel?
  • What are the main drivers for using biofuels in aviation?
  • What are the main challenges for integrating biofuel into the aviation supply chain?
  • How will industry targets be achieved?
  • How does the economic viability of aviation biofuels weigh up?
  • What can be learnt from early airline test trials?

Policy Update

  • What are the latest developments in aviation fuel policies?
  • What new policies are needed to support the development of bio jet fuels?
  • How does the EU-ETS impact the aviation biofuels market?

10.45     Networking Break & Exhibition Visit

11.30 - 13.00

Fuel Performance, Testing & Certification

  • What are the latest solutions for bio-synthetic paraffinic kerosene (bio-SPK)?
  • How did bio-SPK fair in ground testing trials for engine performance, operability and thermal stability?
  • What are the main technology challenges and how can they be overcome?
  • What are the certification criteria of biofuels for aviation use?
  • What is the progress in certifying biofuels for commercial use?
  • What safety and standards issues must be addressed?
  • How much can biofuels help to reduce CO2 life cycle emissions?

13.00     Lunch & Exhibition Visit

14.30 - 16.15

Fuel Production Routes

  • What are key challenges in fuel production and distribution?
  • How is BTL and HRJ fuel development progressing?
  • What new routes are being developed for cost effective fuel production?

16.15      Networking Break & Exhibition Visit

16.45 – 17.30

Weighing up the Feedstock Options

  • Which feedstocks are most suitable for aviation fuel production?
  • How do fuel density and energy content compare?
  • What are the latest developments in synthetic FT and HRJ feedstocks?
  • How do carbon lifecycles compare for different feedstocks?
  • How will producers ensure the sustainability of feedstocks?
  • How fast will plants be built out?
  • How much will fuels cost?

17.30      Close of Congress

Speakers Include: 
Jonathon Counsell, Head of Environment, British Airways
Niels Eirik Nertun, Environment Director, SAS Group & Member Sustainable Aviation Fuel Users Group
Darrin Morgan, Director - Sustainable Biofuels Strategy, Boeing
Lourdes Maurice, Chief Scientist, Office of Environment and Energy, Federal Aviation Administration
Ausilio Bauen, Director, E4Tech
Paul Nash, Head of New Energies, Airbus
Alan Epstein, Vice President, Technology & Environment, Pratt & Whitney
Kurt Tyssen, Senior Business & Analytical Development Manager, Biofuels Development Manager, Intertek
Ben Cappelle, Chief Executive Officer, Clean Tech Development Center (Air Center Europe)
Alex Major, Founder & Executive Director, Green Flight Initiative
Randy Cortright, Founder & Chief Technology Officer, Virent
Glenn Johnston, VP of Regulatory Affairs, Gevo
Sgouris Sgouridis, Professor, Masdar Institute Biofuel Team
Ruud van Eck, Director, Diligent Energy Systems
Marc Van Aken, Chief Executive Officer, SBAE Industries
Jonathan Wolfson, Chief Executive Officer, Solazyme

Agenda >> Biofuels and Aviation