Towards the Future of Biodiesel

The Workshop "Towards the Future of Biodiesel" is organized by the Institute of Chemistry of the University of Graz and takes place at the Hotel Weitzer in the city center of Graz.

Presentations include updates on the political framework for biofuels, presented by Dieter Bockey from UFOP, the latest developments of modern engine technology, presented by Dr. Herwig Ofner, Project Manager R&D, AVL, Austria, as well as sustainability requirements by Gerfried Jungmeier, Joanneum Research. Further presentations cover the current situation in the leading feedstock producing country Argentina as well as activities on microalgae fuels in Korea.

Final results from the KORANET project "Promofuels" are presented by key researchers from the University of Coburg, University Graz and Korean Institute of Energy Research, dealing with production, characterization and emissions of biodiesel from non-food feedstocks including highly unsaturated material. A special technical session "Stability and Interactions of Biodiesel" covers latest research developments.

The attendance to this workshop is free of charge, but registration is obligatory. Also special rates for accommodation at the event hotel are available.