WEDNESDAY 21st APRIL 2004


Inauguration Session

08:30    Conference Inauguration Address
            Mr. Wang Jiuchen, Ministry of Agriculture, China

08:45    Conference Inauguration Address
            Mr. Li Baoshan, Ministry of Science and Technology, China

09:00    Introductory Presentation
            Dr. Jurgen Sanders, European Commission Delegation to China

09:15    Welcome Address
            Prof. Wang Mengjie, CAREI, China

09:25    LAMNET - A Global Network on Bioenergy - Progress and Results
            Dr. Rainer Janssen, WIP - Renewable Energies, Germany


 
Session 1:    Strategy and Policy Issues on Liquid Biofuel Development and Use
                    Moderators: Mr. Shi Guangchang, Chairman of CIASTC and Dr. Rainer Janssen, WIP

09:350   Chinese Legislation for Advanced Development of Renewable Energy Utilisation
             Prof. Li Junfeng, Institute for Energy, China Academy of Science

10:00    European Vision on Biofuels
            Dr. Wolfgang Palz, Board Member of World Renewable Energy Council


10:25    Tea/Coffee Break


11:00    Energy - Agriculture Strategy for China
            Mr. Li Jingming, Senior Engineer at the Ministry of Agriculture, China

11:25    Bioenergy in FAO: Focus on Development and Environment
            Dr. Gustavo Best, Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO)

11:50    CDM Projects in China
            Prof. Wang Gehua, Tsinghua University, China

12:15    Discussion Round:
            Policies for Worldwide Liquid Biofuels Utilisation and Trade
            Moderators:     Mr. Zhu Junsheng, Director of CREIA
                                  Dr. Wolfgang Palz, WREC Board Member


13:00    Lunch Break



Session 2:    Recent Biofuel Developments in Key Countries
                    Moderators: Mr. Li Jingming, Ministry of Agriculture and Mr. Denis Tomlinson, Illovo Sugar


14:30    The Swedish Bioethanol Fuel Programme in a Global Perspective
            Dr. Per Carstedt, BioAlcohol Fuel Foundation (BAFF), Sweden

15:10    Fuel Ethanol Utilisation in China
            Prof. Liu Dehua, Tsinghua University, China

15:35    Production of Biofuels - Jilin Fuel Ethanol Co.
            Ing. Josef Modl, Vogelbusch GmbH, Austria

16:00    The Brazilian Bio-ethanol Experience
            Prof. Arnaldo Walter, State University of Campinas, Brazil

16:25    Tea/Coffee Break

17:00    Policy Dialogue on Bioenergy in Southern Africa
            Mr. Denis Tomlinson, Illovo Sugar Ltd., South Africa

17:25    Brief Introduction of Jilin Fuel Ethanol co.
            Mr. Liu Yi, Jilin Fuel Ethanol Co., China

17:50    Experimental Studies on the Technics of Cellulose Fuel Ethanol Production from Straw with BPSS&CF
            Prof. Zhang Bailiang, Henan Agriculture University, China


18:15    Discussion Round:
            International Cooperation Opportunities in the field of Biofuel Technology
            Moderators:    Mrs. Xie Zuqi, Sichuan Acad. of Agricultural Mechanisation, Dr. Per Carstedt, BAFF




THURSDAY 22nd APRIL 2004


Session 3:    Innovative Biofuel Technologies: Research and Application
                    Moderators: Prof. Zhang Bailiang, Henan Agriculture University and Dr. Peter Helm, WIP


08:30        Development of Biodiesel Industry in China
                Academician Min Enze, Research Institute of Petroleum Processing Sinopec

08:55        Bio-oil Fuel Production from Microalgae after Heterotrophic Growth
                Prof. Wu Qingyu, Tsinghua University, China

09:20        Automotive Fuels from Flash-pyrolysis of Biomass Bio-oils
                Prof. Leonetto Conti, University of Sassari - Department of Chemical Engineering, Italy

09:45        Bio-ethanol Application in Vehicles in China
                Prof. Ye Guang, zhenzhou Ruitian Science & TechnologyCo.


10:10        Tea/Coffee Break


10:45        Biofuels for Transport Applications
                Dr. Giuliano Grassi, European Biomass Industry Association - EUBIA

11:10        Start-up of Sweet Sorghum - Ethanol Industrialisation
                Mr. Xiao Mingsong, Vice General Secretary of BCAREI, China
 
11:35        Utilisation of Agricultural Residues in Biomass Boilers
                Mr. Tord Fjallstrom, Energidalen, Sweden


12:00    Discussion Round:
            Current Biofuel R&D Requirements and Commercialisation Strategies
            Moderators:     Prof. Li Junfeng, Institute for Energy of CASC, Tord Fjallstrom, Energidalen



Session 4:    Biomass for Liquid Biofuel Production
                    Moderators: Prof. Zhao Lixin, China Academy of Agriculture and Dr. Giuliano Grassi, EUBIA



14:30        Biofuels in Spain - Renewable Energies in the Balearic Islands
                Ms. Dolores Ordonez, Government of the Balearic Islands, Spain

14:55        Effect of Temp. and Chemical Treatment on Anaerobic Biogasification
                Mr.Li Xiujin, Pang Yunzhi, Development of Environmental Engineering,
                Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing

15:20        Revision of the Plantation Structure for Sweet Sorghum Production
                Prof. Wang Zhaomu, Xinjiang Academy of Agricultural Science, China

15:45        Sweet Sorghum High-quality Breed - The State Plan Project 863
                Mrs. Sun Hong, Beijing Taitiandi Energy Technology Co., China


16:10        Tea/Coffee Break

16:40        Evaluating Agricultural Residues as an Energy Source
                Mr. Sergio Blanco-Rosete, Metropolitan University of Mexico (UAM)

17:05        Wetland Protection, Saline Land Improvement and Energy Production
                Dr. Qingguo Xi, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry, China

17:30        Bioenergy in Chile - Upcoming Workshop 'Bioenergy for Sustainable Development in Viña del Mar, Chile
                Dr. German Aroca, Catholic University of Valparaiso, Chile

17:45        Discussion Round:
                Biomass for Liquid Biofuel Production: Opportunities and Constraints
                Moderators:    Mrs. Deng Keyun, Chairman of CAREI, Dr. Gustavo Best, FAO

18:30    Closing and Farewell
            Prof. Zhu Ming, President of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Engineering, Vice Chairman of CSAE
            Dr. Peter Helm, Director WIP - Renewable Energies, Germany
 

FRIDAY 23rd APRIL 2004 - TECHNICAL FIELD VISIT (Full Day)