AUSTIN, TEXAS (March 24, 2010) – Emerson Process Management will host the fifth in its series of regional alternative fuel and energy summits on Tuesday, April 13, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The summit will address recommendations to help drive the successful commercialization of alternative fuels.
“With a level funding field, good technology and smart plant design and engineering, advanced biofuel processes are well-positioned to produce premium fuels that are competitive with traditional oil and natural gas based products. These alternative fuels could supply up to 20 percent of the U.S. fuel needs by 2020,” says Alan Novak, director of alternative fuels for Emerson Process Management. “This summit will look at contemporary technologies, feedstock issues, governmental and legislative support, and how to leverage best practices from related industries to reduce risks, lower costs of production, and ensure the commercial viability of this burgeoning industry.”
Presenters for the Cambridge summit include:
- Dr. Tom Amidon, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry - Feedstock Challenges for Advanced Bio-Refineries
- Dale Monceaux, Principal, AdvancedBio - Biochemical Feedstock Conversion Technologies
- Carrie C. Thompson, VP of Project Management, GreatPoint Energy - Thermochemical Feedstock Conversion Technologies
- Chip Rennie, Director of Industrial Energy, Emerson Process Management - Biomass Energy Optimization
- Steve Healey, President, Rochester Renewables - A Project Commercialization Story
- Michael McAdams, President, Advanced Biofuels Association - U.S. Legislative Policy Affecting the Industry
- James Stanley, Alternative Fuels Manager, Emerson Process Management - Mitigating Project Risk from Pilot to Commercial Scale
Emerson Process Management has held Alternative Fuels Summits in Madison, Wis., Denver, Atlanta and Houston. Emerson works with more than a dozen advanced biofuels companies around the world, including Dynamic Fuels, whose plant will convert animal fats into ultra-clean, renewable diesel fuel.
The Emerson Alternative Fuels and Energy Summit is Tuesday, April 13 from 11:30 a.m to 5 p.m. at the Le Meridien Cambridge-MIT, 20 Sydney St, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Space is limited. For more information and to register, go to www.EmersonProcess.com/AlternativeFuelsSummit.
Emerson Process Management (www.emersonprocess.com), an Emerson business, is a leader in helping businesses automate their production, processing and distribution in the chemical, oil and gas, refining, pulp and paper, power, water and wastewater treatment, mining and metals, food and beverage, life sciences and other industries. The company combines superior products and technology with industry-specific engineering, consulting, project management and maintenance services. Its brands include PlantWeb™, Syncade™, DeltaV™, Fisher®, Micro Motion®, Rosemount®, Daniel®, Ovation™, and AMS™ Suite.
Emerson (NYSE:EMR), based in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions to customers through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and tools businesses. Emerson’s sales in fiscal 2009 were $20.9 billion. The company is ranked 94th on the Fortune 500 list of America’s largest companies. For more information, visit www.Emerson.com.
