API Renewable Fuels Conference

The API Renewable Fuels Policy Conference

September 18-19, 2008
Hilton Houston North
(Formerly the Wyndham Greenspoint)
Houston, Texas

The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 dramatically changed the renewable fuels landscape. Join API as we examine how the complexities of this legislation affect various stakeholder industries. The API Renewable Fuels Policy Conference will explore the newly revised Renewable Fuels Standard, and the implications on the production, distribution and end use of ethanol and other biofuels.

Industry experts will share their insights on:

General provisions of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007
Development of bio-feedstocks and production processes
Auto industry technologies and impacts
Infrastructure issues for pipelines, rail and retail
Increasing the volume percentage of ethanol blends
Import and export markets for renewable fuels
RIN credits: trading and compliance

Who Should Attend

Representatives of oil and petrochemical refineries, pipelines, and other interested parties
Refiner blender trading companies
RIN generators and separators
Regulators
Brokers
Splash blenders/jobbers
Importers
Other obligated and non-obligated parties

Get $125 off your registration fee when you join the API Credit Exchange

The API Credit Exchange is a secure, Internet based system which allows market participants to easily identify potential buyers and sellers of renewable fuels credits.

The system, known as ACE, fulfills the trading requirements established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. EPA, as part of the implementation, set up a credit trading program to ensure the industry could comply with the RFS and still have the flexibility to meet America's energy needs.

Ace serves as a clearing house of data to help companies find trading partners. For an annual fee, ACE gives subscribers access to an online database, which allows them to track their trades and create data reports ready for submission to the EPA. Summary reports, which could assist subscribers with federal and state filing requirements, and the latest industry news are also available through ACE. More information on the service can be found at www.api.org/ace.

Preliminary Agenda and Registration Information

If you have questions or encounter any problems using the online registration software, or if you do not receive a confirmation showing that your payment was successfully processed and indicating a zero balance, contact Liz Goemaat, Program Assistant, at 202-682-8195 or goemaatl@api.org.

Sponsorship Information
Sponsorship opportunities are available and are a cost effective way for your company to show support of the industry, while making valuable contacts. Experience has shown that API events are a targeted, cost-effective avenue for connecting with customers that you may not reach otherwise. The deadline for returning your Sponsor Application is September 3, 2008. Please contact Matthew Cunningham at 202-682-8158 or cunninghamm@api.org for more information.

Sponsor Application

Promotional Opportunities
Attending an industry related event where people might be interested in learning more about the API Renewable Fuels Workshop? Download and print this one page promotional flyer. (available soon)

Hotel Information
Reservations can be made directly with the Hilton Houston North by calling 281-875-2222. The cut-off date for making reservations is Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 5:00 PM, CT. After this date hotel reservations will be accepted on a space available basis.

API has arranged a discount rate with the hotel of $120 Single/Double, plus applicable state and local tax. Be sure to mention the API Renewable Fuels Conference to qualify for this discount rate.

The address for the Hilton Houston North is 12400 Greenspoint Drive, Houston, Texas, 77060. An online map is available here.

Dress
The dress code for the conference is business casual.

Questions?

Contact Matthew Cunningham at 202-682-8158 or cunninghamm@api.org with questions regarding logistics.
Contact Liz Goemaat at 202-682-8195 or goemaate@api.org with questions regarding registration.