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Workshop Track 5. Biodiesel Fuel Production (Clearwater Room)

Facilitator:
Jon Van Gerpen, Professor and Chair, Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, University of Idaho

How can we develop a biodiesel fuel production facility on the Palouse?  With the cost of gasoline on the rise in America drivers are looking to alternative fuels for the future. One of the most promising fuels is biodiesel. The University of Idaho has been a leader in this field for over a decade. This workshop will focus on the obstacles surrounding the construction of a production plant, public awareness and regional investment. The desired outcome would include the formation of a task group to address obstacles to commercialization of biodiesel and to facilitate local plant development, biodiesel use in centrally-fueled fleets, and installation of a public fueling station.

Schedule for Workshop Track 5

September 22, 2005

1:00 pm - 1:15 pm

Introductions

1:15 pm - 1:35 pm Background on Biodiesel - Jon Van Gerpen
1:35 pm - 2:15 pm Biodiesel feasibility - Paul Mann
2:15 pm - 2:45 pm Potential for Oil Seeds in the Pacific Northwest - Jack Brown or Jim Davis
2:45 pm - 3:30 pm Panel of Potential Producers - Doug Haines, moderator
Spokane Conservation Board - Jim Armstrong or Ty Meyers
Nez Perce Tribe - Mike McConville
Rico Cruz
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Breakout sessions - Discussion questions:
What are the obstacles to the development of a biodiesel production facility in the Eastern Washington/Eastern Oregon/Idaho region that would use locally produced feedstocks?  What are some action items to attach these problems?
September 23, 2005

9:00 am - 9:15 am

Greeting/review of yesterday's discussion

9:15 am - 9:30 am Fuel distribution in the Palouse Region - Steve Busch
9:30 am - 10:30 am Breakout sessions - Discussion questions:
What are the obstacles to public access to biodiesel in Eastern  Washington/Eastern Oregon/Idaho region?  What are some actions that could bring this closer to reality?
10:30 am - 11:30 am Reporting and wrap-up