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Introduction to the IFQC website and Plans for 2007:
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2007
(global webinar)
The IFQC team is working hard on enhancing our services and we would like to share some of these changes with you. This webinar is also a good opportunity for you to learn about some of the exciting events and reports we have planned for 2007.
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“Inside Hart: Bringing Refining, Renewables and Fuel Together:”
Tuesday, Feb 13, 2007
Houston, Texas USA
For the first time ever, key members of the IFQC and Hart Energy Consulting teams will gather from around the world to present on the latest fuel quality, biofuels, refining, crude oil and political developments in the U.S., Latin America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East and to answer your questions face-to-face.
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New Rules for Marine and Mobile Air Source Toxics in the U.S.:
Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007
(global conference call)
A conference call with Chet France, director of the Assessment and Standards Division of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), with his colleagues from the EPA office in Ann Arbor, Michigan, discussed new rules for marine and mobile air source toxics.
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“International Conference on Biofuels Standards:”
Tuesday - Wednesday, Feb. 27-28, 2007
Brussels, Belgium
This Meeting on international standards fro biofuels is organized by CEN in cooperation with the International Fuel Quality Center and Global Biofuels Center
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Introduction to the IFQC website and Plans for 2007:
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
(global webinar)
The IFQC team is working hard on enhancing our services and we would like to share some of these changes with you. This webinar is also a good opportunity for you to learn about some of the exciting events and reports we have planned for 2007.
[View webinar presentation]
“Inside Hart: Bringing Refining, Renewables and Fuel Together”:
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
A Session organized by the International Fuel Quality Center and Global Biofuels Center as part of the CHEMINIDX Conference
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New EU Fuel Quality Directive Proposal:
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
(global conference call)
A conference call with Ian Hodgson, European Commission administrator for the fuel quality directive review as a follow-up to IFQC’s reports on the European Commission's proposal for a directive modifying Fuel Quality Directive 98/70/EC as well as developments in marine fuels (refer to IFQC Reports 180 and 190)
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IFQC Biofuels Technology & Policy:
Friday, May 11, 2007
Hotel Sheraton, Place Rogier, Brussels, Belgium
A briefing on global biofuels, policy, biofuels supply & demand and quality challenges; held in conjunction with Hart’s World Refining & Fuels Conference: Brussels
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Asian Fuel Quality Developments:
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
(global webinar)
IFQC will hold a Webinar regarding IFQC’s overview of Fuel Quality Developments in Asia and Australasia in 2007 (refer to IFQC report 198) to allow you to learn directly from our experts about fuel quality and related developments in Asia.
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U.S. EPA to discuss the Renewable Fuels Standard:
Thursday, May 24, 2007
(global conference call)
IFQC and GBC will host a conference call with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to discuss the RFS rulemaking. Representing EPA will be Paul Argyropoulos, David Korotney and Paul Machiele, all of whom have been directly involved in the development of the RFS regulation. Our Flash Report (refer to report 202) provides an overview of related events organized recently by the EPA in conjunction with the National Petrochemical and Refiners Association as well as the Renewable Fuels Association as background information. .
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U.S. Transportation Fuels Policy & Technology:
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
GM Offices in Pontiac, Michigan, U.S.
IFQC will hold a Briefing covering following topics: Global Biofuels Policy and Market Update; New Washington Developments on CAFE, Biofuels and Climate Change; Second-generation Biofuels R&D such as cellulosic ethanol and renewable diesel; E85 and higher-level ethanol blends; - and more!
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Conference Call on California’s Changing Fuel Regulations:
Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EST
(global conference call)
The IFQC and the Global Biofuels Center are hosting a conference call with Jim Boyd and Peter Ward from the California Energy Commission (CEC) and Dean Simeroth from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to inform our members about California’s changing fuel regulations, specifically the Low Carbon Fuel Standard; updates to the Predictive Model and allowed use of E10; and implementation of AB 32, The Global Warming Solutions Act. (Members can refer to Special Reports 201 and 203).
For more information, contact Nancy Checklick, Manager, Americas, IFQC at +1.703.891.4814
To register for this call, please contact Linda Carter at +1.703.891.4804. The call-in details will be provided to you via email on the day prior to the conference call.
North American Fuel Quality Policies
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
(Middle Eastern / Asian webinar)
The IFQC is holding a webinar to learn about current gasoline and diesel policy changes in North America and hear what can be expected post-2007 in the region. Designed primarily for our Middle Eastern and Asian members, this is your opportunity to directly interact and ask questions about this region from representatives of the Americas office! This webinar complements our recent Special Report (refer to Special Report 210) summarizing fuel quality policy developments in the North American region. Leading the webinar will be Tammy Klein, Executive Director, Global Biofuels & Americas, who will be joined by John Cabaniss, Jr., Research Analyst, Americas.
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Review of Fuel Quality Programs and Policies in North America
Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007 at 9am CST
(repeat webinar for Americas’ and European regions)
The IFQC is holding a webinar to learn about current gasoline and diesel policy changes in North America and hear what can be expected post-2007 in the region. Designed primarily for our Middle Eastern and Asian members, this is your opportunity to directly interact and ask questions about this region from representatives of the Americas office! This webinar complements our recent Special Report (refer to Special Report 210) summarizing fuel quality policy developments in the North American region. Leading the webinar will be Tammy Klein, Executive Director, Global Biofuels & Americas, who will be joined by John Cabaniss, Jr., Research Analyst, Americas.
For more information, contact John Cabaniss, Research Analyst, Americas, IFQC at +1.703.891.4809.
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Roundtable Briefing on Marine Fuels & Shipping:
Monday, October 1, 2007
London Chamber of Commerce & Industry
33 Queen Street, London, EC4R 1AP, U.K.
IFQC has teamed up with IPIECA to organize an expert roundtable to discuss proposed changes to the international marine fuels regime under MARPOL Annex VI. The presentations and discussions will debate the likely cost and CO2 impact of refining and supply chain changes to manufacture marine fuels under a distillate-only scenario. The aim is to discuss and exchange information on :

  • the impact of fuel specification changes on CO2 emissions from refining and shipping,
  • plans towards regulation of CO2 emissions from the shipping sector, and
  • the feasibility of using refinery based carbon sequestration and storage.
For more information, contact Sandrine Dixson-Decleve, Executive Director, Europe & Africa at +32.2661.3081.



Where would you like to see your next IFQC Briefing held?
If you are interested in holding an IFQC Briefing or would like to suggest a place and/or subject that is of interest to you or your company, please contact us at ifqc@ifqc.org