Biofuels Conference 2005


Over 130 delegates attended EECA's biofuels conference on Thursday 21 April 2005 in Wellington.

Attendees ranged from those involved in the production of biofuels, through to representatives from car companies, government officials and oil companies.

Click on the links below to see speaker presentations.

Speakers

 

  • Government policy and actions
    Hon Pete Hodgson, Minister for Transport and Climate Change
    Click here to view the Minister's speech [PDF 36KB]

 

  • Current international status and experiences of the introduction and acceptance of biofuels
    Jean Cadu, Biofuel Development Manager, Shell International
    Click here to view presentation [PDF 405KB]

 

  • Progressing biofuels in New Zealand
    Liz Yeaman, Senior Advisor, EECA
    Click here to view presentation [PDF 496KB]

 

  • Case study: development of the Motherwell biodiesel facility. Future plans for involvement in New Zealand
    Andy Hunter, Chief Executive, Argent Energy and Doug Ward, Managing Director, Argent Group
    Click here to view presentation [PDF 499KB]

 

  • The position of the New Zealand motor industry on biofuels
    Perry Kerr, Chief Executive, Motor Industry Association
    Click here to view presentation [PDF 105KB]

 

  • Earthrace - Racing around the world for a better planet
    Peter Bethune, Director, Earthrace
    Click here to link to Pete's website

 

  • Biofuel blends and current New Zealand field trials
    Barry Blackett, Technical Manager, BP New Zealand
    Click here to view presentation [PDF 831KB]

 

  • Ethanol production in New Zealand
    Tim Mackle, General Manager, Fonterra Ethanol Co.
    Click here to view presentation [PDF 412KB]