Brazilian Bioethanol Science and Technology Laboratory (CTBE)

The challenge of Brazilian Bioethanol Science and Technology Laboratory (CTBE) is to seek for solutions to technological bottlenecks in the production chain of ethanol from sugarcane. Development of an efficient and sustainable technology for conversion of sugarcane biomass into energy is one of the Laboratory goals, among others.

Data from the Ethanol Project (2005), which inspired the creation of CTBE, show that Brazil has the potential to produce 250 billion litters anually of bioethanol by 2025, replacing 10% of the global demand for gasoline without compromising rain forests or food production. In order to achieve this objective, it is crucial to invest in science and technology, agricultural productivity improvement, industrial processes optimization and sugarcane trash and bagasse conversion into ethanol.

CTBE develops five research programs dedicates to the agricultural, industry, technology assessment, basic research and sustainanbility of ethanol from sugarcane areas. Until 2013, the Laboratoy will house up to 110 professionals (inclunding researchers, engineers, interns and PHD and graduate students).

The 9.000 square meters CTBE's research facilities are open to ouside groups. Industrial partnerships are highly stimulated through a relationship policy that includes rules for risks and benefits sharing, and R&D transfer.

The visit to CTBE is an opportunity to get acquainted with its modern facilities and qualified staff.

www.bioethanol.org.br

Photo Caption: CTBE's bioreactors for enzymatic production.

Brazilian Bioethanol Science and Technology Laboratory (CTBE)

The challenge of Brazilian Bioethanol Science and Technology Laboratory (CTBE) is to seek for solutions to technological bottlenecks in the production chain of ethanol from sugarcane. Development of an efficient and sustainable technology for conversion of sugarcane biomass into energy is one of the Laboratory goals, among others.

Data from the Ethanol Project (2005), which inspired the creation of CTBE, show that Brazil has the potential to produce 250 billion litters anually of bioethanol by 2025, replacing 10% of the global demand for gasoline without compromising rain forests or food production. In order to achieve this objective, it is crucial to invest in science and technology, agricultural productivity improvement, industrial processes optimization and sugarcane trash and bagasse conversion into ethanol.

CTBE develops five research programs dedicates to the agricultural, industry, technology assessment, basic research and sustainanbility of ethanol from sugarcane areas. Until 2013, the Laboratoy will house up to 110 professionals (inclunding researchers, engineers, interns and PHD and graduate students).

The 9.000 square meters CTBE's research facilities are open to ouside groups. Industrial partnerships are highly stimulated through a relationship policy that includes rules for risks and benefits sharing, and R&D transfer.

The visit to CTBE is an opportunity to get acquainted with its modern facilities and qualified staff.

www.bioethanol.org.br

Photo Caption: CTBE's facilities located in Campinas-SP.

Day 1: August 18th, 2011
12:00 h	Departure from Campos do Jordao bound to Campinas.
16:30 h	Visit to CTBE, Campinas
19:30 h	Departure from CTBE destined for the hotel in Campinas, Brazil
20:30 h	Dinner and accommodation in a 3-star hotel, with breakfast
Day 2: August 19th, 2011
8:00 h	Departure from hotel in Campinas bound for Canavialis
8:40 h	Arrival at Canavialis. Reception by staff and presentation of the research lines. Visit the facilities and laboratories
12:00 h	Lunch
13:30 h	Departure for visit to Amyris
14:00 h	Arrival at Amiris, reception by staff at Amyris. Presentation of the research lines. Visit the facilities and laboratories
17:30 h	Departure to Sao Paulo
20:00h	Dinner and accommodation in a 3-star hotel where the tour ends. For those not wishing to return to São Paulo the tour will end after 18:00h. They will be delivered to Campinas International Airport, or back to the hotel in Campinas (hotel and dinner not included in the tour price for those not returning to São Paulo).
Investment
US$ 430,00	Full tour (Campos do Jordão, Campinas, and return to São Paulo). Includes transportation in air-conditioned bus, meals, hotel in Campinas (Aug 18th) and in São Paulo (Aug 19th) and dinner on the way back to São Paulo
US$ 270,00	Tour ending in Campinas. Hotel and Dinner on August 19th not included