Bioenergy Innovation Award 2012
CAMBI ASA is the winner of the Bioenergy Innovation Award 2012. CAMBI develops, markeds and constructs efficient processing plants for production of biogas from wet organic waste and biomass derived from decontaminated sewage sludge. Leading customers regard their technology as the best available (BAT), and 26 plants have been sold in several countries. The prize was awarded 19 January, during the CenBio-days, at Ås. Further information. (2012-01-25)

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CenBio-days 18 - 19 January 2012
The annual CenBio-days will be arranged 18 - 19 January 2012 at Ås. The first day is for CenBio-members only, while the second day is open for those who are interested in participating. Registration is necessary. Check the programme. (2011-12-19)

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3rd International Conference on Biomass and Waste Combustion
is arranged 24 - 25 April 2012 in London, UK. The Conference will focus mainly on the technical aspects of biomass and waste combustion. The Conferense is arranged by SINTEF, KEMA and Vattenfall.  Early bird until 15 Januar 2012. More information on the Conference website.

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Renewable Energy Research Conference 2012 
This scientific conference is arranged Trondheim 16. - 17. april 2012, in Trondheim, and the focus is on renewable energy technologies. In addition to interesting lectures on general issues concerning renewable energy, there will be 13 detailed scientific parallel sessions. One session is devoted to bioenergy including heat, cooling and/or power generation from biomass. The conference is arranged by SFFE - Centre for renewable energy.

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Bioenergy Innovation Award - Announcement
Proposals for candidates for the Bioenergy Innovation Award 2012 are requested. Last year CenBio introduced the “Bioenergy Innovation Award”, a national innovation award within stationary bioenergy. This award was established to stimulate and reward knowledge based innovation and entrepreneurship. Further information in the announcement. (2011-10-25)

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Bioenergidagene 2011
The largest Norwegian bioenergy conference, "Bioenergidagene 2011", is arranged 7-8 November in Sarpsborg by Nobio. Programme and information on the Conference website. (2011-10-05)

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Seminar on green certificates and biopower
A SINTEF-seminar with the title "Green certificates - new opportunities for biopower?" is arranged Thursday 13 October. The programme includes three presentations followed by a plenary discussion. The seminar is arranged in Oslo at 14-16, and the entrance is free. Programme and registration on the SINTEF website. (2011-09-16)

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The Laudise Medal is awarded to CenBio researcher
Associate Professor Anders Hammer Strømman (NTNU/CenBio) has received the Laudise Medal. The Laudise Medal is awarded every second year by The International Society for Industrial Ecology (ISIE) to a researcher who has made an excellent contribution to research in industrial ecology in the early part of his or her career.

The award was handed out by Professor Marian Chertow from Yale University during the ISIEs conference at UC Berkley in the beginning of June. The jury emphasized in their statement that Strømman has given a substantial contribution to improve the methodology for life cycle analysis.
They also emphasized his work within environmental assessment of bioenergy and global production systems. Further information on the NTNU website. (2011-08-10)

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National bioenergy award
The first Bioenergy Innovation Award was given to research scientist Edvard Karlsvik, SINTEF. He has been working on development of new combustion technology for wood stoves for 30 years, and has been an important person in the development of clean burning wood stoves. The award took place 18 January, during the CenBio days, in Trondheim. Further information. (2011-01-21)

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CenBio Innovation workshop
The first CenBio Innovation workshop was arranged in Trondheim 17 November 2010. Further information in CenBio Newsletter No 2.

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Renewable Energy Research Conference 2010
This scientific conference is arranged 7-8 June 2010, in Trondheim, and the focus is on renewable energy technologies. In addition to interesting lectures on general issues concerning renewable energy, there will be detailed scientific parallel sessions within wind power, solar cells, hydropower, bioenergy, transport, ocean energy, zero emission buildings, as well as societal aspects of energy production and utilization. The conference is arranged by SFFE - Centre for renewable energy. (2010-03-08)

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18th European Biomass Conference & Exhibition
The European Biomass Conference and Exhibition combines a very renowned international Scientific Conference with an Industry Exhibition. This years conference is arranged in Lyon, France, 3-7 May 2010, and is expected to attract 1500 participants. (2010-03-08)

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International Conference on Impacts of Fuel Quality on Power Production & Environment 
is arranged in Saariselkä, Finland, 29 August - 3 September 2010. The conference will focus on traditional fossil derived fuels, peat, biomass derived fuels, wastes and other demanding fuels and the challenges these fuels may create when fired. (2010-03-08)

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CenBio second "cooperation and planing" meeting (Ås, 26 November)
After a first successfull meeting between all the research partners (Trondheim, 22 October), this second meeting will continue to establish the framework of cooperation for 2010-2012. (2009-11-11)

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Second International Conference on Biomass and Waste Combustion
"Second International Conference on Biomass and Waste Combustion" is arranged 16-17 February 2010 in Oslo. The Conference will focus mainly on the technical aspects of biomass and waste combustion. The Conferense is arranged by SINTEF, and results from the EU project NextGenBioWaste will be presented. Several full scale demonstrations of new technology are carried out supported by reseach activities. More information on the Conference website (2009-10-13).

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Bioenergidagene 2009
The largest Norwegian bioenergy conference, "Bioenergidagene 2009", is arranged 23-24 November in Trondheim. The Conference is arranged by Nobio in co-operation with Trondheim Energi and SINTEF. Programme and information on the Conferense website  (2009-10-13).

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Centre Management Team Meeting No2
Friday 25 September the second Centre Management Team (CMT) meeting will take place (over the phone). (2009-09-25)

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Centre Management Team Meeting No1
Monday 17 August the first Centre Management Team (CMT) meeting will take place in Trondheim. (2009-08-14)

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Executive Board meeting for CenBio
Wednesday 17 June the first Executive Board meeting will take place in Trondheim.
(2009-06-16)

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Kick-off meeting for CenBio
Friday 15 May all partners will meet for the first time at the CenBio kick-off meeting at Ås to officially inaugurate the start of CenBio. (2009-05-07)

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Start-up of CenBio
In February 2009, the Research Council of Norway assigned the Bioenergy Innovation Centre (CenBio) as one of eight new national Centres for Environment-friendly Energy Research (FME). In the start-up phase several researcher’s meetings have taken place in order to establish a detailed plan for CenBio:

• Laboratory Infrastructure Meeting
  Wednesday 29 April 2009, Location:  SINTEF Energy Research, Trondheim
• Second Researchers’ Meeting
  Monday 30 March 2009, Location: UMB, Ås
• “Welcome to CenBio” Meeting
  Friday 20 March 2009, Location: SINTEF Energy Research, Trondheim

(2009-05-07)

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