AGENDA
The 2ndAPEC Workshop on Guidelines toward High Biodiesel Blend Diesel (eg B20) Specification in the APEC Region
19 March 2018
Territorial 1&2, Hilton Waikiki Beach Hotel, Hawaii, USA
Monday 19 March 2018
Agenda
08.30
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Registration
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09.00
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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
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09.20
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Keynote – Overview of bioenergy development in Hawaii 
Prof. Scott Q. Turn
Researcher, Hawaii Natural Energy Institute (HNEI), University of Hawaii
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09.50
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Keynote – Overview of biodiesel development in Hawaii 
Mr. Robert King
Pacific Biodiesel Technologies
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10.20
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Coffee Break
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10.50
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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
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12.30
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Lunch
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14.00
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Summary from 1st workshop 
Dr. Nuwong Chollacoop, MTEC
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14.20
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Update from automotive makers for higher blend of biodiesel 
Mr. Tomoaki Kakihara, Chairman of Diesel Fuel Experts Group, Automobile Manufacturing Association (JAMA), Japan
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14.40
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Thailand case study on low carbon transportation 
Mr. Siamnat Panassorn, Tripetch Isuzu Sales, Co., Ltd., Thailand
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15.00
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Discussion on guidelines toward high biodiesel blend diesel 
Moderator will ask for opinion from participants on each technical specification
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15.30
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Coffee Break
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16.00
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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.
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17.00
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Wrap up
The moderator will provide feedback and recommendations on potential guideline. All the feedback will be compiled for further discussion.
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