Registration

Opening Session and Workshop/Project Overview
Welcoming Remark by Dr. Richard Rocheleau, HNEI Director Project overview by Dr. Tom, H. T. Lee, EGNRET Representative Opening Speech by Ms. Sutharee Kiatman, DEDE, Thailand Group Photo

Keynote – Overview of bioenergy development in Hawaii

Prof. Scott Q. Turn
Researcher, Hawaii Natural Energy Institute (HNEI), University of Hawaii

Keynote – Overview of biodiesel development in Hawaii

Mr. Robert King
Pacific Biodiesel Technologies

Coffee Break

Update of biodiesel specifications for high blend from around the world
Indonesia: Prof. Tatang Hernas Soerawidjaja, Head of Center for Research on Natural

Resource Utilization, Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB)
Malaysia: Dr. Harrison Lau Lik Nang, Leader of Biodiesel Technology Group, Malaysian

Palm Oil Board (MPOB)
Thailand: Dr. Manida Tongroon, National Metal and Materials Technology Center (MTEC) USA: Prof. Scott Q. Turn, Hawaii Natural Energy Institute (HNEI), University of Hawaii

Lunch

Summary from 1st workshop

Dr. Nuwong Chollacoop, MTEC

Update from automotive makers for higher blend of biodiesel

Mr. Tomoaki Kakihara, Chairman of Diesel Fuel Experts Group, Automobile Manufacturing Association (JAMA), Japan

Thailand case study on low carbon transportation

Mr. Siamnat Panassorn, Tripetch Isuzu Sales, Co., Ltd., Thailand

Discussion on guidelines toward high biodiesel blend diesel

 Moderator will ask for opinion from participants on each technical specification

Coffee Break

Drafting guidelines toward high biodiesel blend diesel

 Based on discussion from 1st and 2nd workshop, a draft for guideline on high biodiesel blend diesel will be formulated.

Wrap up

 The moderator will provide feedback and recommendations on potential guideline. All the feedback will be compiled for further discussion.