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BFJ.com Q & A Podcast With Platts Conference Manager Ron Berg on the 3rd Annual Cellulosic Ethanol and Biofuels Conference to be Held Oct. 9-10, Chicago, IL

The Platt's 3rd Annual Cellulosic Ethanol and Boifuels Conference will focus on "Moving to Industrial-Scale Production."

The conference will be from Oct. 9-10 at the SwissOtel, Chicago, IL.

Highlights from the interview with Platt's Conference Manager Ron Berg:

Tell us about moving to industrial-scale production.

“We bring together a lot of the leading companies that are developing the technology or the finance for large-scale cellulosic ethanol.”

Differences between 2nd annual event and this year?

“Last year it was more about pilot-stage projects. This year it’s a little more about the economics of larger scale production.”

Processes to produce cellulosic ethanol to be highlighted?

“We’re looking at two different pathways. People talking about biochemical roots to cellulosic ethanol and also thermochemical as well.”

Facts About The Conference

• 3rd Annual Cellulosic Ethanol and Biofuels, Moving to Industrial-Scale Production, Oct. 9-10, SwissOtel, Chicaog, IL.

• Early bird rate (register by Sept. 5) is $1,295, which includes meals and electronic access to all the speaker's presentations after the event.

For more information, call 781-430-2100.