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25 Jun 2010
‘The Future of Biodiesel in Europe’ International Conference on Biodiesel in Brussels
Hart Energy Consulting and AGQM - Arbeitsgemeinschaft Qualitätsmanagement Biodiesel e. V. (German Association for Quality Management of Biodiesel) are currently preparing their first joint technical conference in Brussels on September 27th and 28th, 2010 themed ‘The Future of Biodiesel in Europe’. more…
21 Jun 2010
The European Biofuels Strategy – a Rag Rug 4th International Biodiesel Producers’ Conference – conference presentations available
The Arbeitsgemeinschaft Qualitäts-management Biodiesel e.V. (Association Quality Management Biodiesel - AGQM) organised its 4th International Conference of Biodiesel Producers on 31st May and 1st June, 2010. Right at the beginning of the conference, participants criticized the lack of coordination of the biofuels policy pursued by the European Union claiming it was a rag rug. more…
10 Jun 2010
European blending quotas for biofuels 2010
The blending quotas for biofuels required by law are dramatically different in the EU member states. The German Oilseed grower association UFOP “Union for the Promotion of Oilseeds and Protein Plants” sees this as an example of the poor level of harmonisation of the biofuel policies within the European Union. more…
8 Jun 2010
„Sustainable Biofuels“ UFOP/AGQM Workshop
Due to the fact that Germany is the only member country of the European Union so far to transpose the EU Directive on the Promotion of the Use of Energy from Renewable Sources (2009/28/EC) in national law, the Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants (UFOP) and also the Association Qualitiy Management Biodiesel(AGQM) had responded by organising together an international workshop to answer questions and meet the obvious large information deficit in this area. The workshop took place in Berlin on 28 May 2010. more…
6 May 2010
AGQM and FAM carry out a joint Round Robin Tests with Biodiesel and rape oil fuel
Round Robin Tests for the purpose of examining the test methods and the correct mode of operation in professionally working laboratories can look back at a long and successful history in the FAM – Technical Committee for Mineral Oil and Fuel Standardization of the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) of the Fuel and Lubricant Sector. more…
5 May 2010
4th International Conference for Biodiesel Manufacturers
The Arbeitsgemeinschaft Qualitätsmanagement Biodiesel e.V. (AGQM – Association Quality Management Biodiesel), is mainly focusing its activities on issues concerning the fuel quality and the engine technology. The work team’s efforts are aimed at further developing the fuel quality and at opening up the technically possible sales potential on the basis of an adapted standard for the Biodiesel quality (EN14214) or adapted requirements for blended fuel. Against this background, the AGQM has now organized its 4th International Conference for Biodiesel Producers, scheduled to take place in Berlin on May 31/June 1, 2010. more…
30 Apr 2010
AGQM starts patent monitoring in the fields of bio-diesel production technology and additives
The association Qualitätsmanagement Biodiesel e.V. (AGQM – Association Quality Management Biodiesel), jointly with other opponents, has successfully attacked several patents which concern blending fuels made of mineral oil products and FAME (bio-diesel). These patent rights have been completely withdrawn after objections have been filed and hearings been conducted, even before the European Patent Court. more…
28 Apr 2010
AGQM makes successful petition for review of patent registrations with regard to competitive distortion and obstruction
Jointly with other parties, AGQM successfully challenged several patents which were supposed to protect blends of mineral oil products and FAME (Biodiesel). Had those patents been granted, in many countries the production of Biodiesel blend fuels could have become subject to licensing which would have induced further deterioration and aggravation of the already difficult situation of Biodiesel producers. more…
28 Apr 2010
Future projects for the increased use of bio-diesel as blending component in diesel
The market introduction of bio-diesel as blending component in diesel fuel is making considerable progress at international scale. The increase of the blending share of bio-diesel from up to 7 (B7) to 10 vol.-% (B10) or more has not only raised eyebrows among car manufacturers who voiced their criticism in this respect. more…
1 Apr 2010
4. International Conference for Biodiesel Producers in Berlin
The Arbeitsgemeinschaft Qualitätsmanagement Biodiesel e.V. will hold its 4. International Conference in Berlin from 31 May to 1 June, 2010. The 2-day event will focus on current aspects of sales development and the market outlook for biodiesel. Participants will discuss the general government conditions in support of biodiesel, potential sales developments within the European Union and also look at major production and export countries, such as Argentina, the U.S.A. and Brazil. more…