“Corn ethanol, though valuable, can play only a limited role, because its ability to displace gasoline is modest at best. But cellulosic ethanol, should it fulfill its promise, would help to wean us of our petroleum dependence.”
— Alan Greenspan, remarks to Senate Foreign Relations Committee, June 7, 2006
This important new event from Platts focuses on the commercial viability of cellulosic ethanol — a detailed analysis of what it will take to “fulfill the promise.”
Cellulosic ethanol — derived from fast-growing grasses or agricultural waste — could create new opportunities for the ethanol industry and for investors. The big question is, how soon will developers find ways to bring down the cost and ramp up production, in order to make the technology competitive?
Hear from the leaders — senior executives from bioengineering and biotechnology companies, commercial R&D, ethanol producers, and energy investors.
High level presentations will cover these areas and more:
- The state of cellulosic ethanol production
- Progress in biochemical conversion processes
- Advantages of different feedstocks including switchgrass and corn stover
- Investment outlook including both risks and opportunities
- The evolution of the U.S. ethanol industry including possible co-location of cellulosic and grain ethanol plants, multiple feedstocks, and new markets for co-products
For more information and speaking opportunities, contact:
Ron Berg
Tel: 781-860-6118
ron_berg@platts.com
For sponsorship opportunities, contact:
Lorne Grout
Tel: 781-860-6112
lorne_grout@platts.com
For media inquiries, contact:
Gina Herlihy
Tel: 781-860-6109
gina_herlihy@platts.com
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