U.S. Embassy Cosponsors Biofuels Forum
November 6 , 2007
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On September 25, the U.S. Embassy and the Embassy of Brazil cosponsored a Biofuels Forum at FEPADE to discuss the promotion of biofuels with a diverse group of Salvadoran stakeholders. The forum brought together representatives from political parties, sugar growers, sugar mills, fuel distributors, environmental groups, the Ministry of Economy and the Ministry of Agriculture.
After opening remarks by Michael Butler, Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy and the Brazilian Ambassador to El Salvador, Eduardo Prisco, visiting speakers delivered presentations on biofuels opportunities and benefits; the U.S.-Brazil biofuels partnership; technical standards and ongoing biofuels feasibility studies in El Salvador. Presentations may be accessed through the links below. Additional links provide information about the U.S.-Brazil biofuels partnership.
Forum Presentations
“Biofuels Business: Fueling a Sustainable Future”
Dr. George Philippidis, Florida International University
“ U.S. Energy Policy and the U.S.-Brazil Biofuels Initiative”
Faith Corneille, Energy Officer for the Western Hemisphere – U.S. Department of State
“Normas y especificaciones de ASTM para biocombustibles “
Teresa Cendrowska, Vice President – ASTM International
“Combustible a Través de Biomasa en América Latina y el Caribe: Desempeñando la Alianza EE. UU. - Brasil”
Winrock International/Fundacion Getulio Vargas Presentation
“Los Biocombustibles: Una Oportunidad Transformadora”
Sybille Nuenninghoff, Inter-American Development Bank
Additional Links:
Latin American and the Caribbean Biofuels Seminar (Sponsored by the Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE) – September, 2007 in San Salvador). The agenda includes links to seminar presentations
A Blueprint for Green Energy in the Americas A report prepared for the Inter-American Development Bank
Memorandum of Understanding – U.S. Brazil Biofuels Initiative
United States, Brazil Expand Energy Cooperation
US-Brazil Biofuels Pact Has Broad Significance
United States, Brazil Seek a Central America Driven by Biofuels
Twenty In Ten: Strengthening America's Energy Security
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