January 30, 2012
Volume: 16
Issue: 5

Upcoming Events

September 27-30, 2011
Chicago, IL, USA
Gas Technology Institute is organizing tcbiomass2011, the International Conference on Thermochemical Biomass Conversion Science.

Mark your calendars for September 27-30, 2011 and plan to connect with many of the world's leading researchers, scientists, and engineers. The 3-day scientific forum will cover the gamut–from fundamental and applied research to technology lessons learned. Be at the center of dramatic change to discuss, learn, and assess the progress and promise of this exciting area of bioenergy.

For more information, see the conference website or click here to register

October 3-6, 2011
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Join us for the 17th Directions in Engine-Efficiency and Emissions Research (DEER) Conference! The DEER Conference, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, is the "must attend" international conference for every major manufacturer and supplier to the gasoline and diesel engine industry. Attendees from around the world come to hear and share more than 70 technical papers and view more than 80 posters on state-of-the-art of research and development on all types of advanced combustion engine technology.

November 14-16, 2011
Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel, Houston, Texas

The Global Refining Strategies Summit 2011 combines case studies, keynote presentations and interactive workshops that will discuss the following key topics:

  • The role for refining in meeting future energy requirements led by Rob Gardner, Manager Economics and Energy Division, ExxonMobil Corporation
  • The role of value chain optimization in achieving operational excellence led by Jaime Eysseric, General Manager Value Chain Optimization, Chevron
  • Developments in Latin America – planned investments, expansions and technology deployment led by Paulo Roberto Costa, Downstream Director, Petrobras Brazil

For more information, see the conference website or click here.
For information on discounted rates of attendance for refinery operators, please email Anna Filippova, Summit Marketing Manager on anna.filippova@wtgevents.com or call 1- 416-214-1144