BRAZIL-ITALY SEMINAR DISCUSSES OUTLOOK FOR ETHANOL, BIODIESEL

BioEnergy World 2006 is the name of the event that will be held between Novermber 29^th and December 3^rd, 2006, at the Fiesta Bahia Hotel, in the city of Salvador, located in northeastern Brazil, in the state of Bahia. Speakers will address issues such as liquid biofuels (biodiesel and bioethanol); biogas, produced from animal and vegetable byproducts; biopellets (wooden pellets that come from sustainably-grown sources); gasification; electricity cogeneration from agricultural residues through gasification and clean development mechanisms.

On December 1^st, an overview of bioenergy in Bahia will be presented. Specific possibilities of cooperation between Italy and Brazil will also be addressed. On December 2^nd, technical visits will be offered.

The seminar is being organized by BioEnergy Events & Services (BEES), which belongs to Consultoria Empresarial Brasil-Itália (Cebi). The state government of Bahia is also promoting the event. Call +5521 2233-8002, or email info@bioenergy-world.com.br.

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