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What           Press conference by Sustainable Bioenergy Research Consortium (SBRC) to discuss the upcoming operations of the world's first research facility to harmoniously produce both food and fuel without using arable land or fresh water – turning resource scarcity on its head. This game-changing research has the potential to establish Abu Dhabi as the global epicenter for technological advancements in the sustainable production of sustainable bioenergy.

                    Representatives from SBRC members will be present to discuss the importance of this research facility, why their company is investing behind it, and how this pilot project will advance the commercialization of an integrated, sustainable approach to food and fuel production using non-arable lands and seawater.

When          Tuesday, 19 January 2016; 11.30 – 12.30

Why            The SBRC was established to advance the aviation industry's commitment to sustainable business practices by developing technology with the promise of producing a clean, alternative fuel supply. Its ground-breaking Seawater Energy and Agriculture System project is driving innovation toward a whole new paradigm. The research facility is expected to demonstrate the viability of producing both food and fuel in food-vulnerable, arid-land regions, which has enormous economic potential and environmental implications for many regions of the world.

Who           Speakers include:

  • H.E. Eng. Mariam Mohammed Saeed Hareb, assistant undersecretary of Water Resources and Nature Conservation Affairs, Ministry of Environment and Water
  • Bernard Dunn, president, Boeing Middle East, North Africa and Turkey
  • Captain Richard Hill, chief operations officer, Etihad Airways
  • Dr. Mikael Berthod, vice president, Takreer Research Centre
  • Alejandro Rios, SBRC director, Masdar Institute of Science and Technology

Where        World Future Energy Summit, Capital Suite 16, ADNEC

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