This year the conference will focus mainly on the numerous options for the chemical industry regarding the alternative use of fatty acid methyl esters. Thus Biodiesel with its excellent lubricant properties is – for example – well suited for innovative implementations in oleo chemistry.

The introductory lecture block will deal with today’s market situation and current political framework for renewable fuels. Here the focus will be on the transition from energetic biofuel quota to greenhouse gas emission reduction quota – imminent at the turn of the years 2014/2015 – and all alterations involved for the successful marketing of certified products. Subsequent to the presentations of these complex administrative topics and issues, qualified scientific reports will be given with regard to innovative production methods and process technology.

Finally, under the headline "Engine related Aspects and Quality", current research results of tests on the stability of biogenetic fuels and heating oil will be presented, as well as the results of a filling station study dealing with the extent and composition of blended biofuel components.