International Jatropha Conference 2008

June 24th-25th, 2008 – IPB International Convention Center, Bogor, Indonesia
June 26th, 2008 – Fieldtrip to Jatropha Plantation

The development of Jatropha curcas as future energy crop is developing all over the world. It is believed that the plant holds particular promise for sustainable energy and welfare. In recent years, under many universities and research centers, Jatropha has shown as a major interest on research topic. Along this research, superior clone of Jatropha with high productivity and low cost effective biofuel production are the one broad of goal.

Jatropha oil as biodiesel feedstock is prospective due to the stock is categorized as non edible oil which the availability will not threaten by food purposes. However, in order to make a differences in the live for poor people as both energy producer and consumer and to make economic contribution, biofuel technology based on jatropha curcas needs further investment which is supporting by wide broad information resulting from many researches. It is necessary to have a forum to provide and inventory the real information and data how far the jatropha's researches developed in the world. The data based is important to develop Jatropha curcas business in the near future.

Regarding to things mentioned above, Surfactant and Bioenergy Research Centre – Bogor Agricultural University collaboration with PT. Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa will conduct an International Jatropha Conference 2008 with a theme "Researches for Near Future Business". The conference is endorsed by Indonesian Center for Estate Crops Research and Development and Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. This activity will provide a forum, where all concerned, may change ideas, information and knowledge to enhance the development of biofuel from Jatropha curcas.

We invite you to join this conference as a speaker, poster presenter, or participant.
PROGRAM

1. Plenary Session

2. Presentation of the policy and comments on the development of Jatropha curcas as bioenergy feedstock. Parallel Session (Oral Presentation and Poster)

3. Forum of dissemination of the research results on Jatropha through oral presentation and poster. The exhibition of Jatropha and the products

4. Site visit to Jatropha plantation

Tentative Agenda

Monday, June 23rd, 2008
Expected arrival in Bogor
16.00 – 19.00 : Registration

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008
08.00 – 09.30 : Registration
09.30 – 09.40 : Welcome remarks by Rector of Bogor Agricultural University (IPB)
09.40 – 09.50 : Welcome Speech and Opening Ceremony by Chairman of Committee
09.50 – 10.30 : Exhibition visit and coffee break

Plenary Session I
10.30 – 10.35 : Opening note by Session Chairman
10.35 – 10.50 : Research and development of Jatropha in Bogor Agricultural University – Dr. Erliza Hambali (Surfactant and Bioenergy Research Center, Bogor Agricultural University)
10.50 – 11.05 : Research and development of Jatropha in Sichuan University – Prof. Chen Fang (Sichuan University, China)
11.05 – 11.20 : Planting material and production technology of Jatropha curcas – Dr. Naresh Kaushik (CCS HAU Regional Research Station, Bawal - Rewari, Haryana, India)
11.20 – 12.00 : Discussion
12.00 – 13.00 : Lunch break

Plenary Session II
13.00 – 13.05 : Opening note by Session Chairman
13.05 – 13.20 : Land availability for Jatropha curcas plantation – Ministry of Agriculture
13.20 – 13.35 : Current technology for sustainable biodiesel production from Jatropha – Dr. Bambang Prastowo (Director of ICERD)
13.35 – 13.50 : Jatropha business opportunity for the near future (Prospect Investment Inc. – Nagoya, Japan) *
13.50 – 14.05 : State own company contribution to speed up Jatropha development in Indonesia – PT. Rekayasa Industri
14.05 – 14.20 : Integrated approach for biofuels production from Jatropha curcas – Dr. D.Ramesh (Department of Farm Machinery, Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, India
14.20 – 15.00 : Discussion
15.00 – 15.30 : Coffee break

Plenary Session III
15.30 – 15.35 : Opening note by Session Chairman
15.35 – 15.50 : Experience of Jatropha plantation in ex-limestone quarry in Indocement – Indocement Heidelberg Group
15.50 – 16.05 : The experience of Jatropha cultivation on Bauxites soil – Dr. David Allorerung (ICERD, Department of Agriculture)
16.05 – 16.20 : Current business model of Jatropha plantation in Indonesia – Surfactant and Bioenergy Research Center, Bogor Agricultural University
16.20 – 16.35 : Structuring Foreign Investment in an Indonesian Jatropha Project from a Legal, Regulatory and Tax Perspective - Dr William A. Sullivan Christian Teo & Associates, Indonesia
16.35 – 17.00 : Discussion

Wednesday, June 25th, 2008

Plenary Session IV
09.00 – 09.05 : Opening note by Session Chairman
09.05 – 09.20 : Jatropha based power generation plant business scheme – Shigeki Yamane (Japan)
09.20 – 09.35 : Jatropha biodiesel : the solution for food and fuel discussion – Martin Mittelbach, Ph.D. (Department of Renewable Resources, Karl-Franzens-University Graz, Austria)
09.35 – 09.50 : Utilization of crude Jatropha oil for household stove – Dr. Iman K. Reksowardojo (Research Center for Sustainable Energy, Institute of Technology Bandung)
09.50 – 10.05 : Biogas production from Jatropha cake and fruit skin for 500 watt electric generation – Dr. Tirto Prakoso (Research Center for Sustainable Energy, Institute of Technology Bandung)
10.05 – 10.30 : Discussion
10.30 – 11.00 : Coffee break

Parallel Session

Room 1
11.00 – 11.05 : Opening note by Session Chairman
11.05 – 11.20 : Development of agro bacterium mediated transformation procedure for Jatropha curcas – Dr. Sri Nanan Widiyanto (School of Life Science and Technology, Institute of Technology Bandung
11.20 – 11.35 : Variability analysis of Jatropha base on morphological and molecular marker – Fifin Nashirotun Nisya (Surfactant and Bioenergy Research Center, Bogor Agricultural University)
11.35 – 11.50 : Application of biofruiting agent to increase fruit number of Jatropha curcas – Ria Cahyaningsih (Surfactant and Bioenergy Research Center, Bogor Agricultural University) *
11.50 – 12.05 : Pest and disease of Jatropha plantation in Lampung and West Java – Dr. Dadang (Plant Protection Department, Bogor Agricultural University
12.05 – 12.20 : The Induction of Shoots on Leaf Explants of Jatropha curcas L. with Cytokinins: BAP and Kinetin – Dr. Teuku Tajuddin (BPPT)

Room 2
11.00 – 11.05 : Opening note by Session Chairman
11.05 – 11.20 : Inactivated lipase enzyme in crude Jatropha oil to maintain increasing of free fatty acid - Surfactant and Bioenergy Research Center, Bogor Agricultural University
11.20 – 11.35 : The possible method for biodiesel production from crude Jatropha curcas L. seed oil - M.A., Nor Hafizah (Faculty of Chemical Engineering & Natural Resources, Universiti Malaysia Pahang)
11.35 – 11.50 : Development of cleaning agent to accelerate Jatropha biodiesel purification – Surfactant and Bioenergy Research Center, Bogor Agricultural University

Room 3
11.00 – 11.05 : Opening note by Session Chairman
11.05 – 11.20 : Compost processing from Jatropha skin and leaves - Surfactant and Bioenergy Research Center, Bogor Agricultural University
11.20 – 11.35 : Utilization of biopellet from Jatropha cake for household stove – Surfactant and Bioenergy Research Center, Bogor Agricultural University
11.35 – 11.50 : Effects of Jatropha curcas seed meal used in ratio on reproductive performance of mice – Pollung H. Siagian (Faculty of Animal Husbandry, Bogor Agricultural University)
11.50 – 12.05 : Rumen microbial tolerance to the use of Jatropha curcas meal – Anita S. Tjakradidjaja - (Faculty of Animal Husbandry, Bogor Agricultural University)
12.05 – 12.30 : Discussion
12.30 – 13.30 : Lunch break

Plenary Session V
13.30 – 13.35 : Opening note by Session Chairman
13.35 – 13.50 : Economics analysis of product diversification of Jatropha – Dr. Chandra Indrawanto (Indonesian Center for Estate Crops Research and Development, Department of Agriculture
13.50 – 14.05 : Investment procedure for Jatropha plantation and processing - Indonesia's Investment Coordinating Board*
14.05 – 14.20 : Export procedure for crude Jatropha oil and biopellet – National Agency for Export Development, Indonesia*
14.20 – 15.00 : Discussion
15.00 – 15.30 : Coffee break

Plenary Session VI
15.30 – 15.35 : Opening note by Session Chairman
15.35 – 15.50 : Jatropha program development in Asia and Africa for biofuel and other purposes – United Nations Industrial Development Organization*
15.50 – 16.05 : Challenges and opportunity to develop Jatropha plantation with the farmer in Indonesia – PT. Jatro Oil Plantation*
16.05 – 16.20 : Small scale of crude Jatropha oil processing technology – PT. Dharma Precision Mould *
16.20 – 16.50 : Discussion
16.50 – 17.00 : Summary conclusion and recommendation presented by Chairman of Committee
17.00 – 17.10 : Closing ceremony

Thursday, June 26th, 2008
08.00 – 16.00 : Site visit to Jatropha plantation

*to be confirmed

Further more information and registration form, please contact:
Secretariat: Surfactant and Bioenergy Research Center
Bogor Agricultural University
Jl. Raya Pajajaran, Bogor – Indonesia
www.sbrc-ipb.com
Contact person : Windi (+62 812 196 8505), Ria (+62 817 9230315)