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2. ABSTRACT:
Introduction: PRESPL has been in the Bio-Energy Sector; steering the Biomass-based Industry since
2011
Primary fields of engagement include Biomass Supply Chain Management with supplies to varied
Biomass-based Energy Industry and Power Projects, Operation and Maintenance of Bio-Energy
Projects for multiple industries; primarily dealing with energy in form of steam, heating etc, Build
Operate and Transfer models of Bio-Energy Projects and forays being made into Solar-Biomass Hybrid
Power Projects; all with a Pan-India presence.
PRESPL has achieved a 5X growth in last 2 years and is on a 10X path for next 2 years; with investments
from responsibility, Zurich, SBI NEEV (DFID, UK) and Shell Ventures in pipeline.
Methodology:
1.Biomass-Based Industry signifies all Bio-Energy Projects including Heating, Steam, Power etc.
2.Losses in Logistics, Transmission and Distribution are minimized in biomass-based power projects
when compared to Coal-based.
UNIQUENESS OF BIOMASS SUPPLY CHAIN LEADING TO SUSTAINABILITY OF BIO-ENERGY
PROJECTS
1.The model dwells around biomass aggregation through Village Level Entrepreneurs; selected,
trained, and monitored by PRESPL; while farmers tend to gain through Direct NEFT Transfers; without
being taken on payrolls of PRESPL.
2. Quality of Fuel and Minimization of Logistics Overheads is the key to this nearly 25 to 35 IRR Sector
KeynoteSession-I
CarvinganicheinIndianBiomassenergysectorthroughProactive
vision
RohitDev
ChiefOperatingOfficer
PunjabRenewableEnergySystemsPvtLtd,India
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3. KEYIMPACTSINBIO-ENERGYSECTORandfutureprospects
1. Approximately 1000 villages have participated in the Biomass Supply Chains initiated in the last seven
years.
2. More than three lacs MT of Biomass has been aggregated by PRESPL in the last seven years with
environmental benefits.
3. Carbon footprint has been reduced approximately by 0.19 Million Metric Tonnes where the Bio Energy
Projects are currently running. This small change towards biomass use is an indicator of the challenges
involved in aggregating biomass and creating offtakes; as it still is not a ‘Recognised Sector’ in India.
4. Jobs generated by PRESPL have impacted approximately 10000 citizens and their livelihood prospects,
through the various layers of involvement in the Biomass Supply Chain; with annual farmer income being
enhanced by USD 1000 to 2500 per annum.
• Potential of nearly 300 million MT of biomass being used in Bio-Energy Sector in India and PRESPL
aims at retaining nearly 10 percent share of responsibility to make the Sector grow.
• More Consortiums will rise through FDI in India in the Bio-Energy Sector for varied types of Bio-Energy
Projects.
5. More than 315 Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs) are partnering with PRESPL, through a participative
model.
6. Gainfully assisted the Rural India Sector by generating more than 2500 green jobs of varied nature in
last few years; with total man-days per season at 6,26,086 and approximately 300 women been employed
as Workforce.
7. Awareness for processing agri-residues into the Biomass Supply Chain has been enhanced in more than
100 districts including Punjab, Haryana, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa, Bihar etc.
8. Approximately one lac units of Process Steam, through Green Energy, has been supplied to industry
through Biomass in last three years or so; giving a boost to machines production manufacturers and the
transport agencies too in the process.
• Better Efficiency of Biomass-based IPP will lead to an exponential growth alongwith Solar and
Mini-Hydro. The share of Bio-Energy in the RE Space will rise by year 2030.
• More impetus will be accorded by the Govt to push for all forms of Bio-Energy projects in India
through a Vision Document soon.
BIO-ENERGYDOMAINSADDRESSEDBYPRESPLANDDYNAMICCLIENTPORFOLIO
1. Biomass Supply Chain Management and Market Share remains the key to the growth of the Bio-Energy
Sector in India in the many forms it can grow.
2. PRESPL is enabled and has a Roadmap to enhance its presence in all of the above sectors and seek new
opportunities in the utilization of Biomass in the Bio-Energy Sector
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Biography:
Colonel Rohit Dev COO of Punjab Renewable Energy Systems Private Limited (PRESPL): Creating Green Smiles for a Clean India and A
Better World (PRESPL is a Leading Biomass Supply Chain Management and Bio-Energy Company in India)
Defence Analyst & Security Expert on Leading Media Channels in India & a "From-the-Heart" Leadership Speaker & a Social Media
Enthusiast with "Die Hard" Indian Genealogy.

4. ABSTRACT:
The global depletion of high quality oil reserves and water resources comes in parallel with the
worldwide increased inhabitants, elevated industrial and agricultural activities, besides the increased
concern with the climate change and environmental pollution. The sustainable development goals
aim to solve these problems to cover successfully its three pillars; economy, society and environment.
Valorization of wastes into sustainable, biodegradable, and cleaner combustible biofuels are feasibly
considered alternative and/or complementary for the traditional transportation fuels. However, there
are many bottlenecks in biofuel processing and management of its water consumption and waste
byproducts, which increase its overall cost. Application of artificial intelligence, statistical and
response surface optimization for biofuel production are very important for decreasing water and
feedstock consumption, saving energy, effort and time. The integration of waste biomass valorization
into biofuels, nano-biocatalysts and other value added products with the bioupgrading of
transportation fuels, and wastewater treatment for its reuse is also very mandatory for achieving zero-
waste and maximize the concept of the circular economy.
NourSh.El-Gendy
EgyptianPetroleumResearchInstitute(EPRI)
NasrCity,Cairo,Egypt
Sustainableeco-friendlyrecruitmentofbiomassforcleanfuel
productionandwastewatertreatment
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Biography:
Dr. Nour Shafik El-Gendy is a Professor in the field of Petroleum and Environmental Biotechnology. Acting and Former Vice Head of
Process Design & Development Department and Former Head Manager of Petroleum Biotechnology Lab, Egyptian Petroleum Research
Institute. Former Advisor for the Egyptian Minster of Environment. Member in Center of Excellence in Modern Sciences and Arts, MSA
University. Vice Coordinator of the Scientific Research Committee and member in Rural Woman Committee, National Council for Women
(NCW) of Egypt. Executive committee member in the Egyptian Young Academy of Sciences (EYAS). Member of the Technical Committee
for the preparation of the regulations of the Faculty of Energy and Environmental Engineering - British University in Egypt (BUE) and
committee member for the preparation of the undergraduate Biochemical Engineering Program in the same faculty. El-Gendy is expert in
the field of environmental pollution, wastewater treatment, biofuels, petroleum upgrading, green chemistry, nanobiotechnology,
valorization of wastes and biocorrosion.

5. Biography:
Eng. Mohammed Al Ta'ani is the general manager of Jordanian Renewable Energy Society (JRES) & Secretary Generalof Arab
Renewable Energy Commission (AREC).
Chairman of the Jordanian Smart Cities association
He is the founder of both JRES & AREC. Chairman of the Jordanian Smart Cities Association.
He was working in the field of Renewable Energy since 1988 (Solar PV &Green Building) as Project manager and researcher
and publish more than 25 papers. From 1999-2007 he was the project manager for the Renewable energy in King Abdullah the
Second Design&Development Bureau (KADDB). In 2002 he was the Project manager for the Jordanian Solar Car & Zero fossil
Fuel House (Eco House for KADDB) Project manager. He was the Vice Director of Energy Center in Jordan University from
2007 until 2008 where he was working as the founder of this center. He was the founder of the Global Net for Renewable
Energy in the Desert regions (GNREADER). Also now he is Chairman of Renewable energy committee in Jordan Institution for
Standards & Meteorology , Ambassador of the DONG energy solar challenge events in the middle-east countries (World Cup
for Solar Powered Boats). Member in the board of directors of renewable energy center in Philadephia university.
Founder of green generation and Green schools in Arab countries starting from Jordan.
Technical advisor for the Arabian Green Energy Company..
Founder of the Jordanian smart Cities
Founder of the smart Arab cities intaitive for sustainably.
Founder of the Jordanian smart Cities society.
Founder of the 9g concept for sustainability green generation together with green schools (green education) will lead to green
culture for modern world with positive habits for water, energy, food and clean environment that needs green energy, green
building and green Transportation EVs to reach green economy as it is the step forward for green government...
This is the four enegy generation of the new civilization.
ThefutureofBiofuel&BiomassintheArabWorldtheprospectsand
challenges
MOHAMMEDALTAANI
ArabRenewableEnergyCommission
Jordan
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6. ABSTRACT:
Algae have been a source of food, feed, and pharma plus biofuel entity. We at Bioenttri Canada are
pioneers in microalgae based innovation. Our inno-way Green Fodder Forever – GF2 is an eco-friendly
and an ever sustainable bio feed made by amalgamation of nutritive microalgae biomass as prebiotic
along with useful probiotics and the dry fodder which is not so useful less nutritive. GF2 got its initial
seed funding form Business Ignition Grant of BIRAC in India and the bio-technology was offshored
firstly at Canada as a novel source to cater need of green fodder of lactating cattle and other animals.
GF2 is a novel first of its kind green feed made from consortium of feed grade algae biomass and the
dry fodder which is available in plenty as agri-waste mostly post grains harvest. It serves as nutritive
and innovative feed line and can be made on demand meeting specific nutritional needs of cattle via
nutritive algae inputs both from the fresh water and marine sources. GF2 on being fed duly increase
milk and its fat yields plus corrects SNF. Health and immunity of the cattle also improves thus giving a
boost to dairy and the animal husbandry arena. Bioenttri have various types/modules of GF2 making
via the algae biomass route. Technology of GF2 has IPR and is ready for scale up and its market entry
globally.
Biography:
Dr Randhir S Gajraj , Bioenttri Canada Inc, Canada.
- Managing Director, Sabran Bioenttri Pvt Ltd
- Algal Technocrat with near to 30 years’ experience in algae field
- Innovator with many an IPRs in Algae and Food, and Feed arena
- Advisor cum Management on board in companies and institutions
AlgaebasedfeedInnovativefeed-GreenFodderForever
DrRandhirSGajraj
BioenttriCanadaInc
Canada
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7. “On the Analogy Between the Electric Grid and Our Banking System: Investigating “Consumer Power” in Deregulated Power
Markets” (IJEES-154, Open Access)
“Historic Perspective on The Analogy Between The Electric Grid and Our Banking System” (Review Article, J Nucl Ene Sci
Power Generat Technol Vol: 9 Issue: 2)
Reporting Purchased Product Electricity-A suggested Development of the Present EU Audit of Guarantees of Origin (J Nucl
Ene Sci Power Generat Technol Vol: 9 Issue: 3)
ABSTRACT:
‘Negative Labelling’ such as the labelling of coal power, could be far more efficient than ecolabelling in attracting people to
make an active choice and use their ‘Consumer Power’ on the deregulated power markets. Since the misunderstanding that “all
power mixes on the grid” is dominating the public discourse not even ecolabels themselves has adopted criteria demanding their
licensees to purchase ‘Green Power’. The Nordic Ecolabel (“the Swan”), has no demands in their criteria on what electric power
their licensees must buy. The Nordic Ecolabel is stuck in the old misconception, in the old paradigm, where this misconception
holds true:
-Sinceelectricityismixedonthegridyoudonotreceivewhatyoubuy.
Hence,wecannotdemandourlicenseestobuysomethingtheydonotget.
As I have shown in now 3 published articles after peer-review:
1.
2.
3.
the above statement is a misconception. It is not true. It is false. Obviously, companies having a Nordic Ecolabel license for one or
more of their products should not be allowed to buy coal power or any fossil electricity.
The strongest argument pro consumer power is the new argument, valid only in the new paradigm:
-Consumerscanchoosenottohavecoalpowerintheiroutlets.Theycansaynotocoal.
The Nordic Ecolabel, the Swan, is the official Ecolabel of the 5 Nordic nations; Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.
There are at present more than 2000 companies with a Swan-license. They range from small restaurants to giant paper and pulp
companies, from producers of lawn mowers to Supermarkets. I am at present collecting data to see just how many TWh these
licensees consume each year. I will investigate the push-and-pull effect on the power market that would arise if 2000 companies
suddenly decided to demand ‘green power’: the push for new investments in wind and solar PV, and the pull away from
investments in fossil power production. Also, I will investigate how this sudden rise in consumer power could be beneficial for
investments in energy efficiency.
It’snotthecurrentsofelectronsthatdevelopthepowersystem–it’s
thecurrentsofmoney.HowEcolabellingofElectricPowercouldhelp
savetheclimate
SirPerRibbing
Sweden
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Biography:
Per Ribbing received his Licentiate degree in April 2019 after publishing his licentiate thesis: “Climate Change Leadership – the case for
Electrification” and is currently writing his doctoral thesis on the same subject: Climate Change Leadership and the role of Green Power in
the sustainable transition from fossil to renewable energy. As a Keynote Speaker on the New Paradigm on Electric Power, or Consumer
Power in the Power Market, Sir Ribbing has had a number of international missions, e.g. London 2018 and Zürich 2019. To all of which he
went by train. “Use your brain – go by train” is his favourite one-liner. Sir Ribbing stopped flying in 2011. In 2008 he was invited Keynote
Speaker at TIEF-6 in Tsuruga, Japan. He took the train from Stockholm to Japan. Sir Per Ribbing has a Master of Science degree from
Linköping Institute of Technology year 1989, but it was not until 1994 he became aware of the Climate Crisis and the imminent threats it is
posing on his own children. He dedicated his licentiate thesis to his children.

8. Theemergings:provokingthoughtsonenergycooperation
MariaCândidaArraisdeMirandaMousinho
InstituteofEducation,Science&Technology
Brazil
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Biography:
Maria Candida Arrais de Miranda Mousinho currently teaches at the Federal Institute of Bahia, at the Multi-
Institutional and Multidisciplinary Doctorate Programme and at the Post-graduation Programme on Energy and
Environment at the Federal University of Bahia, in Brazil. She has completed her Ph.D. in Energy and Environment,
M.A. in Regional Analysis, and she is former fellow at the Managing Global Governance School and at the Training
for International Diplomats in Germany. She has experience in the public and private sectors as well as in the third
sector as a volunteer.

9. ABSTRACT:
Humans have used biomass from the earliest known times, as materials for building, clothing, utensils,
weapons, and energy; the earliest controlled use of fire was by Homo erectus ca. 1.7 to two million years ago
(James et al, 1989) and the earliest fuel was woody biomass. Fast forward to the 4th century BCE, and find that
the Chinese were the first to use petroleum as fuel (Deng, 2011). Despite the enormous economic and
technological advancements made possible by the use of petroleum, the modern thrust to reduce our
dependence on petroleum results largely from the environmental impacts associated with the use and
combustion of petroleum fuels. These impacts include increased greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions leading to
global warming and consequent climate change, as well as pollution of water and soil due to oil spills.
Technically, petroleum is itself a biofuel, having been formed from mostly plant biomass over geologic time
periods by the action of pressure and temperature. This ancient carbon, removed from the Earth’s early
atmosphere and sequestered in the form of crude oil, is now being returned to the atmosphere; therein lies the
dilemma. Until renewable forms of energy such as solar and wind can be used to provide base load supplies of
energy, the use of biomass remains the single most feasible alternative for energy production. Additionally,
bioproducts from biomass represent a viable regenerative alternative to petroleum-based products, such as
plastics, which remain in the environment indefinitely and cause damage to ecosystems and organisms. There
are many available sources of renewable biomass, e.g. grasses, trees, food and animal wastes; however, algae
biomass can be the basis for blue bioeconomies providing energy and feedstock for bioproducts while
simultaneously reducing GHG emissions, rejuvenating soils, and treating wastewater, thereby reversing the
damage done over centuries of petroleum use.
AlgaeBiomassasfeedstockforBiorefineriesinablueBioeconomy
DavidD.Ramjohn
ChiefExecutiveOfficer
AlgEternalTechnologies,LLC
USA
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Biography:
David Ramjohn is CEO of AlgEternal and Global Head of Regeneration of KindEarth.Tech. Mr. Ramjohn is recognized by the United States
Citizenship and Immigration Service as an individual “… with extraordinary ability in science and business, sustainable development, and
renewable resource management and applications [science]”, evidenced by the award of the rare O-1A visa classification. Trained as a Marine
Biologist, specializing in Ichthyology and Taxonomy, David has over 25 years’ experience in sustainable development in both regulatory and
regulated positions. Following his Marine Biology degree, David pursued Environmental Studies, emphasizing Policy and Law, intending to
bridge the gap between Science and Policy. Focused on practical applications of microalgae to generate revenue while solving significant
environmental challenges, David created and launched two microalgae-based products using microalgae grown by AlgEternal: 1) ElixEarth® Soil
Amendment, and 2) The AlgAllure® AlgaRiche® Skin Care Collection containing PhycoDerm®. David believes that entrepreneurship, ecocentrism,
and education are keys to widespread adoption of the sustainable algae economic platform for regenerative environmental, social, and economic
benefits. Aside from natural products as food and feed, biochemicals, biomaterials, and pharmaceuticals, David believes in harnessing the power
of microalgae to perform critical ecosystem services such as wastewater treatment with nutrient recycling, soil repair and rejuvenation, and
carbon capture and use, thereby reversing environmental damage and achieving Sustainable Development Goals within a regenerative economy.

10. PradipLingfa
Professor,DepartmentofMechanicalEngineering,
NorthEasternRegionalInstituteofScience
&Technology,NirjuliItanagar-791109,India
ABSTRACT:
In the last three decades the world has been confronting an energy crisis caused by the decreased of
fossil resources and increased of environmental pollutions. This situation resulted in a search for an
alternative energy source that is renewable, sustainable and biodegradable, besides being cheap and
locally available. Among the various alternative energy sources, biofuel has become the emerging
area of research due to its eco-friendly energy source. Biofuel is power behind the green tomorrow and
a key future asset for sustainability.
OralSession-1
Biofuels:SecuringthePlanet’sFutureEnergyNeeds
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Biography:
Dr. Pradip Lingfa did his master’s and Ph.D degree from Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India. He is currently
serving as a Professor & Dean (Student's Affairs) at North Eastern Regional Institute of Science & Technology
(Deemed to be University), under Ministry of Education, Govt. of India, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. He has
published 39 in reputed Journals, 20 International Conferences, 18 National Conferences. He has organized
International Conference, Short Term Course, Regional Seminar and an Industry Institute Interaction Programme.
He has attended/participated in various Seminars, Workshops and Short Term Courses organized at various
reputed Institutes and Universities throughout the Country.

11. ABSTRACT:
In the past 40 years, almost 1 billion hectares of forest, the equivalent of Europe has gone. As per the
WWF, more than half of the world’s wildlife has been lost. 785 million people, that’s 1 in 9 people in the
world don’t have access to safe drinking water. Earth’s climate has changed significantly as compared
to pre-industrial times. It is observed the overall temperature increase since pre-industrial times is
approximately 1.2 Degrees. Global CO2 emissions have increased from 2 Billion tonnes in 1900 to 36
Billion tones 115 years later. Millenials, are now becoming decision-makers and policymakers. A study
in the US has shown that 84% Millenials cite investing with a focus on ESG (Environment, Social and
Governance) sectors as their primary preference for investment. Most biofuel and bioenergy sources
such as Biodiesel, Bio-Ethanol, Biogas, Biomass…etc have all been there as energy/fuel sources for
more than 5 decades now, but it is only over the past decade that biofuels and bioenergy have
quadrupled and started to contribute significantly to the world energy mix. Global investment in
renewable energy has tripled over the past decade, as a result, innovation in biofuels and bioenergy
sources and technology have helped in significantly decreasing their costs. One of the major barriers
to biofuels and bioenergy over the years has been their economic competitiveness as compared to
fossil fuels/energy. Significant technology innovations over the past 5 years have ensured that the
economic competitiveness of biofuels and bioenergy is significantly improved and in most cases better
than that of fossil fuels. As a result of these innovations, more types of wastes can now be converted
into biofuels and bioenergy. World the way it is now, has no dearth of wastes and so will have no
dearth of biofuels and bioenergy.
RenewableBiofuelandBioenergyintheglobalenergy
transformation
KishanKarunakaran
CEOatBuyofuel
India
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Biography:
Kishan Karunakaran has Experience across the entire value chain of Biodiesel - from technology development,
commercialization, sourcing, supply chain & access to key important markets.
He has Substantial startup experience in India and overseas – Middle East & Malaysia. Strong networks with
renewable fuel manufacturers across India, Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Substantial experience in sourcing
feedstock for renewable fuels from across the world and within India.Significant experience in working with
organizations and helping them plan & migrate their energy needs to renewable alternatives. He has deep
experience in fund-raising – seed & venture capital raises for early-stage start-ups with a specific focus on
renewable fuels & alternative energy sector.

12. ABSTRACT:
With increasing requirement of Bioethanol for Blending for usage in vehicals now pressure is on the
various measure to reduce OPEX of producing Bioethanol, from Molasses in particular. Low
Temperature evaporation technique can be used for concentration of Vinasse, Water recovery from
RO rejects, Cooling tower blowdowns. Concentrated Vinasses at 60% solids is being used as fuel in the
boiler for generating steam & Power.Present system uses Multiple Effect Evaporators for
concentration of solids before burning it in the Boiler using Steam & Power.
In the new technology purpose is achieved with the help of Power only (without Steam ) resulting in
Reduction of Steam requirement by 37.77 % , Water saving by 29.66 % & reduction in Green House Gas
emission by more than 58%.
LowtemperatureevaporatorwithMVRintheproductionof
Bioethanol:Agamechanger
SukhrajSoni
BusinessHead
SprayEngineeringDevicesLimited
India
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Biography:
Sukhraj Soni Graduated in Chemical Engineering /MBA (Operations) Also appointed as Professor Adjunct &
Advisor by Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida.An astute professional with more than
nearly 34 years of experience in Alcohol Industry and is presently associated with Spray Engineering Devices
Ltd., Mohali; Business Head-Biofuels & Green Chemicals.

13. ABSTRACT:
The cell voltage in alkaline water electrolysis cells remains high despite the fact that water electrolysis
is a cleaner and simpler method of hydrogen production. A multiphysical model for the cell voltage of
a single cell electrolyzer was realized based on a combination of current-voltage models, simulation of
electrolyzers in intermetent operation (SIMELINT), existing experimental data and data from the
experiment conducted in the course of this work. The equipment used NaOH as supporting electrolyte
and stainless steel as electrodes. Different electrolyte concentrations, interelectrode gaps, and
electrolyte types were applied and the cell voltages recorded. Concentrations of 60 wt. % NaOH
produced lowest range of cell voltage (1.15 - 2.67 V), an interelectrode gap of 0.5 cm also presented the
lowest cell voltage (1.14 - 2.71 V). The distilled water from air conditioning led to a minimum cell
voltage (1.18 - 2.78 V). The water from a factory presented the highest flow rate (12.48 x 10-1cm3/min).
It was found that the cell voltage of the alkaline electrolyzer was reduced considerably by reducing the
interelectrode gap to 0.5 cm, and using electrolytes that produce less bubbles. A maximum error of
1.5% was found between the mathematical model and experimental model, indicating that the model
is reliable.
IvanNEWENAQUIGEH
MerlinZacharieAYISSI,DieudonnéBITONDO
Energy,Materials,ModellingandMethods(E3M)
UniversityofDouala
Cameroon
Multi-physicalmodelsforhydrogenproductionusingNaOHand
stainlesssteelelectrodesinalkalineelectrolysiscell
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Biography:
Ivan NEWEN AQUIGEH is a Researcher from Energy, Materials, Modelling and Methods (E3M)
University of Douala,Cameroon

14. ABSTRACT:
The main aim of this study is to treat domestic wastewater in a hybrid Vertical Flow Constructed
Wetland (VFCW-4.2 m2) and Microalgal Treatment System (MTS-1 m2). The objective is not only to
treat Domestic wastewater (DW) but also to produce value-added products from microalgal
biomass.The domestic wastewater was initially treated by VFCW and the VFCW effluent was further
phycoremediated by MTS. Canna indica was used for wetland vegetation and resident microalgal
consortium from VFCW effluent was used in MTS. The VFCW and MTS was operated at 1 m3/day (HRT-
0.25 m3/m2-day, OLR-400 g/m2-day) and 0.03 m3/day (HRT-0.03 m3/m2-day, OLR-400 g/m2-day),
respectively. The integrated system was observed to remove 68.9% COD, 77.4% NH4-N, 75.8% TKN
and 63.6% PO4-P. The harvested Naive Biomass (NB) was observed to contain 16.7% of lipids
(W/W). The Residual Biomass after Lipid Extraction (RBLE) was used as a substrate for ethanol
production. The observed yield of ethanol using RBLE as a substrate was 33.4%. NB, RBLE, and
Residual Biomass after Lipid and Sugar Extraction (RBLSE) indicated net biomethane yield (mL/g VS)
of 211.8, 134.6 and 107.7, respectively. The present study demonstrated an initial attempt of
demonstrating a hybrid wastewater treatment system for the production of value-added products in
terms of biofuel.
Integrationofconstructedwetlandsandmicroalgaltreatment
systemforsimultaneousnutrientrecoveryandbiofuelproduction
RamChavan
AppliedEnvironmentalBiotechnologyLaboratory
BiologicalSciences,BITSPilaniKK
India
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Biography:
Dr. Ram Chavan is currently working as Assistant Professor in Environmental Bioengineering
Division at School of Bioengineering, Sciences and Research, MIT ADT University, Pune.

15. ABSTRACT:
Hydrogen is considered as the next gen fuel. Production of hydrogen from biomass and industrial
wastewater using microbial cultures is a promising, very cost effective and eco-friendly alternative.
Obligate anaerobes are central to the anaerobic fermentation process producing high value reduced
end products like hydrogen, acids, alcohols, and methane. Hydrogen being a zero-emission gas with
high calorific value has attracted researchers worldwide to develop new bioprocesses to enhance its
production to cater the current and future demand for fuels. Several strategies of biohydrogen
production exists, the most efficient one is via dark fermentation where obligate anaerobes are
inevitable. Hence, a better knowledge in the microbiological, biochemical, and molecular aspects of
obligate anaerobes is essential for the development of a sustainable biohydrogen production
technology. In such scenario, the different strategies of biological hydrogen production and
application of obligate anaerobes in efficient conversion of biomass and industrial effluents to
biohydrogen is worth exploring. In our group, we consider the strategies to overcome inhibition and
enhance production of hydrogen yield via dark fermentation process using obligate anaerobes using
sustainable complex feedstocks such as distillery wastewater, rice straw, etc.
Biohydrogenproductionstrategiesfrombiomassandwastewaters
LeenaKulkarni,Ph.D.,
AssociateStaffTechnologist,PrajMatrix-R&D
Center,India
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Biography:
Dr.Leena Kulkarni was an Associate Staff Technologist at Praj Matrix R & D Centre, Pune,
Maharashtra, India

16. ABSTRACT:
“Every year, during the post-monsoon season (September-November), extensive agricultural crop
residue burning takes place mainly in the northwestern Indian states of Punjab, Haryana, and
western Uttar Pradesh,”. “The emissions from the burning of Paddy Straw in Punjab locations travel
thousands of kilometers downwind, from west to east,”. Paddy residue is burnt in the fields, emitting
large amounts of submicron aerosols and traces gases like carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide.
Paddy Straw can be utilized as Boiler for many industries and ca be replacement with Fossil fuel (coal,
Furnace Oil, HSD etc.).
Biomass-PaddyStrawSupplyChainManagement(SCM)forBio-
EnergyProjects.
SunilRai
BiomassSupplyChainManagement,India
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Biography:
Sunil Rai is an astute professional with 23 years of rich experience in the field of Biomass
Supply Chain Operations, Administration, man management, IR and Team Management in
Renewable Energy Sector, Management of Biomass for Power Plant (IPPs), Briquetting Plants,
Pellet Plant, Operations & Maintenance of process Boilers including daily fuel requirement of
site for boiler operations & Served with the Indian Army for 14.5 years.

17. ABSTRACT:
The use of fossil fuel is devastating to the environment because the emission of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs)
depletes the ozone layer. The transition to a low-carbon economy has seen the rise in the clamour for the use of
renewable energy as a substitute or alternative to fossil fuel. Biofuel as a source of renewable energy is
considered useful for power generation and transportation. Nigeria, one of the signatories to the international
climate change regime including the Paris Agreement is endowed with the various renewable energy sources
including biofuel. The government, through the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation in 2007 formulated
a biofuel policy document in a bid to tackle its energy security challenges as well as aid its transition to a low-
carbon economy. The policy targeted the transportation sector by outlining various feedstock for the use of
biofuel production. However, the 2007 Biofuel Policy failed to address underlying issues of energy security and
environmental sustainability. Thus, issues such as the 3As – accessibility, affordability, and availability of
biofuel feedstocks were not dealt with. It also did not tackle issues related to land-use change, acidification,
eutrophication, biodiversity loss, and water footprint. This paper, accordingly, assesses the 2007 Biofuel Policy
from two key elements of the energy trilemma framework, to wit: energy security, and environmental
sustainability. In other words, the paper will be answering the question: does the biofuels policy document in
Nigeria promote energy security and environmental sustainability? In essence, it examines whether the
Nigerian Biofuel Policy 2007 is good enough in growing the energy sector towards a low-carbon economy.
Importantly, it explores if the Nigerian government possesses the will to grow the biofuels industry aimed at
achieving energy security and environmental sustainability. The paper argues that the Nigerian biofuel policy
and legal framework is currently lacking as a policy and legal tool in promoting or achieving energy security
and environmental sustainability. It further identifies and highlights the necessary reforms needed to meet
the current regulatory trend in the sector.
JohnK.Chinda
PhDCandidate,CEPMLP,SchoolofSocialSciences
UniversityofDundee,UK
Nigeria’sBiofuelPolicyandLegalFramework:AssessingIssuesof
EnergySecurityandEnvironmentalSustainability
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Biography:
John K. Chinda is a Lecturer in Law in the Department of Public Law, Faculty of Law at Rivers
State University in Nigeria. He is currently a PhD Candidate at the Centre for Energy,
Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP) in the School of Social Sciences at the
University of Dundee. His research focuses on the policy and legal issues around the production
and use of biofuels in Nigeria.

18. ABSTRACT:
Bioenergy is one of the renewable energy sources. Most countries that are located in sub-Saharan
Africa rely on biomass energy in most of their activities. These countries are facing energy poverty
despite using biomass to meet their energy needs. This is as results of low quality and inefficient
energy conversion technologies that they use and biomass feedstocks that they use to produce
required energy for use. This paper has explained the concept of bioenergy and sources of bioenergy in
general. It has also covered biomass conversion technologies that are available and their products. The
paper has also covered how biomass energy is used in electricity production, transportation sector,
household heating and industrial heating and contribution of biomass in those sectors in the world
and Africa. The benefits of using biomass which include energy security, economic benefits and
environmental benefits. The conclusion summarizes what African countries to can do to address
energy poverty.
Areviewofbiomassultilizationtechnologiesandhowtheycanhelp
toeradicateEnergyPovertyinAfrica
PeterMaliro
PanAfricanInstituteforWaterandEnergySciences
IncludingClimate
TlemcenUniversityChetouane,Tlemcen13000,
Algeria
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Biography:
Peter Maliro is a student at Pan African Institute for Water and Energy Sciences Including
Climate (PAUWES). He is doing master of Science in Energy Engineering. His interest is mostly
in Bioenergy and Solar PV.

19. ABSTRACT:
GranBio is an industrial biotechnology company with focus on biomass conversion to biofuels, biochemicals and
renewable materials. The Company developed technologies to produce greener products, strongly supporting the
reduction in climate changes. GranBio’s owns the biggest 2G Ethanol plant in the world, in Alagoas, Brazil, with
100% proprietary technology being used and process sugarcane straw to produce Ethanol. The adoption of this
technology using only half of sugarcane straw in Brazil it is possible to increase 50% the Ethanol production
without increase not even one hectare of sugarcane planting area. GranBio also develops an energycane breeding
program since 2011 and has registered eleven varieties of Energycane Vertix®, the most competitive biomass in
terms of photosynthetic efficiency known. The energycane breeding is based on crosses between access of
Saccharum spontaneum (wild types of sugarcane) and modern varieties. The F1 individuals are very vigorous, high
yield, high fiber and low sugars in the juice. These individuals are called energycane type 2 and can produce 4 times
drier biomass per year than eucalyptus for instance and with low production cost. Additionally, due to the presence
of rhizomes and a well-developed root system this type of varieties can be planted in marginal land not competing
with food. When we cross these F1 individual with modern varieties we get the energycane Type 1, with are
intermediate between energycane type 2 and commercial sugarcane varieties. This type of material can be
cultivated with other commercial varieties using the same machinery and the same industrial process and can be
allocated in poor environment where commercial varieties doesn’t produce economically. In summary, energycane
is the most yield, economic and competitive source of biomass for the tropic and subtropic regions across the world.
VIDEOPRESENTATION
EnergycaneVertix®:TheMostCompetitiveBiomassforSecond
GenerationIndustry
JoséBressiani,Av.Prof.AlmeidaPrado
GranBioS.A.,Brazil
532,Prédion°50–Bionano–Butantã
SãoPaulo–SP–Brasil.
Biography:
José Bressiani: Agronomist, PhD in Genetics and Plant Breeding at Sao Paulo University, plant breeder in sugarcane
at CTC for 15 years, breeding manager at CanaVialis / Monsanto for 5 years and since November 2011, agricultural
technology director at GranBio, company that built the first cellulosic ethanol plant in the southern hemisphere, in
which has the responsibility of to bring the biomass solution for 2G ethanol and/or biochemical plants, especially
the development of energy cane.
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20. THEME: Explore The Recent Innovations And
Accelerating Advancement In Biofuel & Biomass
2nd International Webinar On
Biofuel And Biomass
https://conferencemind.com/conference/biofuelandbiomass
January24-25,2022