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“Biogas 2008 – production, use and realizing the NZ potential”

by Bioenergy Association of NZ (BANZ), NIWA &  The University of Waikato

Fieldtrip and Conference

In association with the BANZ AGM and Interest Group planning meetings

Conference – 10th July 2008

Fieldtrip, AGM & Interest Group meetings – 9^th July 2008

Waikato University Campus, Hillcrest Road, Hamilton

Note – a Biogas Fieldtrip will be help on 9^th July followed by Biogas, Wood Pellets and Liquid Biofuel Interest Group meetings and then the BANZ AGM at 5.30pm. Details follow the conference timetable on the attached detailed programme and registration form.

ScanTech 2008, 24-25 June, Rotorua

This event is an exciting and independent series showcasing the latest technologies and innovations in scanning and sawmill optimisation for the Australasian forest products industry...more

Wood Innovations 2008
15-16 Sept Rotorua; 18-19 Sept Melbourne
Click here for  more information on this conference.

2010 Forest Industries Expo, April 2010, Rotorua

The New Zealand Forest Industries Expo will be held in Rotorua in April 2010 and it’s all about timber, technology and opportunity. This popular four-yearly event is a firm favourite on the international forest industries event calendar...more

For more event listing:

• FIEA 
• NZ FOA
• EECA
• BANZ

 News and media

April 2008,
New Zealand Lignocellulosic Bioethanol Initiative - Feasibility Study Short Report - April 2008

March 18, 2008
Purpose Grown Energy Forests the Key to Self-Sufficiency.

Purpose-grown energy forests if planted today could meet all of New Zealand’s future transport fuel and heat energy needs, without threatening the country’s important agricultural industry, according to a study completed by Crown Research Institute, Scion...read report.

March 3, 2008
Transport Fuels from New Zealand Biomass a Reality.

Biofuels generated from New Zealand-grown softwood feedstocks have been identified as a feasible, large scale option for meeting both the low-carbon transport vision of the Government’s 2007 Energy Strategy (NZES) and Biofuels Sales Obligation (BSO), say the authors of a report by the New Zealand Lignocellulosic Bioethanol Initiative...read report.

28 May 2007        
Seeking proposals from experienced energy consultants

The Bioenergy Knowledge Centre (BKC) is seeking proposals from experienced energy consultants to take part in the BKC call centre as a call centre expert. Please view the attatched Expression of Interest (EOI) document for more details.

2 May, 2007         
Study shows renewable energy potential for Bay of Plenty

A study out yesterday identifies 100MW of potential electricity generation from renewable resources in the Bay of Plenty region.

7 February, 2007
Website to help forest industry cash in on wood waste

In 2005, wood provided 6% of New Zealand’s total energy needs. There is potential for much greater use particularly in the form of woody biomass or wood waste. With fossil fuel prices on the rise, using woody biomass as an energy source is a viable alternative.

7 February, 2007
Online calculators help sawmillers utilise wood-waste for energy

New Zealand sawmillers are being encouraged to find economic value in wood waste, with the help of a range of online bioenergy calculators.

15 December 2006

Website to help forest industry cash in on waste.  A new web-based service which will promote the use of forest waste for energy was launched today by Jeanette Fitzsimons, Government Spokesperson on Energy and Conservation...read more

24 November 2006

Speech for Bioenergy Knowledge Centre announcement at the NZ Wood Pellet Conference...read more