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Here you can download the publication ARGENTINA Key player in the biofuels market. Choose the complete version or single chapters.

The publication is edited in 2008 by The German-Argentinian Chamber of Industry and Commerce where you can obtain a printed version.

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Index .................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
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1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................... 7
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2. The development of biofuels in the current context of the Argentine economy........................................... 9
Dr. Beatriz Nofal, National Investment Development Agency – Prosper.Ar  
2.1.Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.2. Why biofuels in Argentina? .......................................................................................................................................... 10
2.3. A strategic sector for investment and growth ............................................................................................................. 11
2.4. And finally ..................................................................................................................................................................... 12
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3. Biofuels: a new chapter in the promotion of Argentine exports ....................................................................... 13
Dr. Marcelo ElizondoExport.Ar Fundation  
3.1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................... 13

3.2. The global scenario: present and future trends ...........................................................................................................

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3.3. Argentina’s international insertion and market access ................................................................................................. 14
3.4. The role of Fundación Export-Ar in the promotion of biofuels ...................................................................................... 15
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4. Biodiesel in Argentina – a brief summary............................................................................................................... 17
Secretariat of Energy  
4.1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................... 17
4.2. Domestic market of biofuels .......................................................................................................................................... 17
4.3. Biofuels ......................................................................................................................................................................... 18
4.4. Can biodiesel substitute diesel in the Argentine market? .............................................................................................. 18
4.5. Opportunity for Argentina ............................................................................................................................................. 18
4.6. Law Nr. 26.093 to promote the production and use of biofuels ................................................................................... 19
4.7. Market Potential ............................................................................................................................................................. 20
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5. Conflicting demands resulting from bioenergy, ecological sustainability, energy, and food security ..... 21
Dr. Hans-Jürgen Froese German Embassy  
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6 . National program for biofuels .................................................................................................................................. 27
Miguel Almada Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food  
6.1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................... 27
6.2. Reasons for the creation of the national program for Argentine biofuels .................................................................... 28
6.3. Conclusions .................................................................................................................................................................. 30
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7. Biofuels and the brand “Argentina”.......................................................................................................................... 31
Benjamín B. von der Becke Country Brand Strategy  
8. Buenos Aires... a strategic destination for biofuels industry investments ...................................................................... 33
Debora Giorgi Ministry of Production of the Province of Buenos Aires ............................................................................... 33
8.1. Introduction  
8.2. About Buenos Aires ..................................................................................................................................................... 33
8.3. The structure and outlook for the Buenos Aires biofuels industry ............................................................................... 34
8.4. Outlook for the biofuels industry ................................................................................................................................... 36
8.5. Legal framework ........................................................................................................................................................... 36
8.6. Why Buenos Aires? ...................................................................................................................................................... 36
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8. Buenos Aires... a strategic destination for biofuels industry investments..................................................... 33
Debora Giorgi  
8.1. Introduction................................................................................................................................................................. 33
8.2. About Buenos Aires ..................................................................................................................................................... 33
8.3. The structure and outlook for the Buenos Aires biofuels industry ............................................................................... 34
8.4. Outlook for the biofuels industry ................................................................................................................................... 36
8.5. Legal framework ........................................................................................................................................................... 36
8.6. Why Buenos Aires? ...................................................................................................................................................... 36
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9. Cordoba is the pioneer in research and development of biofuel...................................................................... 37
Ministry of Production and Work of Cordoba Province  
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10. Argentina, an alternative to produce biofuels ..................................................................................................... 39
Eng. Jorge Antonio Hilbert National Institute of Agricultural Technology  
10.1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................. 39
10.2. Energy sector ............................................................................................................................................................. 40
10.3. Legislation ................................................................................................................................................................... 41
10.4. Present situation ......................................................................................................................................................... 41
10.5. Conclusions ................................................................................................................................................................ 41
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11. Biofuels: The future is today.................................................................................................................................... 43
Claudio Molina Biofuels and Hydrogen Argentine Association  
11.1. Biofuels ....................................................................................................................................................................... 43
11.2. Biofuels and the new energy paradigm ...................................................................................................................... 43
11.3. Basis for a Biofuels Law ............................................................................................................................................ 44
11.4. Evolution of the internal market of liquid fuels ............................................................................................................. 46
11.5. The possible impact of biofuels on internal economic activity .................................................................................... 47
11.6. Biofuels and the agricultural sector ............................................................................................................................ 47
11.7. The industry’s status today ........................................................................................................................................ 48
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12. Bioenergy: an opportunity to add value and promote development at the local level ................................ 51
Fernando Vilella Agrobusiness and Food Program of the Faculty of Agronomy – University of Buenos Aires  
12.1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................. 51
12.2. Adding value and promoting local development .......................................................................................................... 52
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13. Building the country kernel by kernel ................................................................................................................... 55
Eng. Martín Fraguío Maizar - Argentine Corn and Sorghum Association  
13.1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................. 55
13.2. The Argentine bioenergy value chain ......................................................................................................................... 55
13.3. Setting goals ............................................................................................................................................................... 56
13.4. Actions for each link of the chain ............................................................................................................................... 56
13.5. From theory to practice ............................................................................................................................................... 57
13.6. Structure and strategy of a value chain ..................................................................................................................... 57
13.7. New institutional culture: skills and habits .................................................................................................................. 58
13.8. Conclusion .................................................................................................................................................................. 59
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14. Overview of the argentinean agroindustrial and soy complex facing the production of biodiesel .......... 61
Rodolfo L. Rossi Argentinean Soy Chain Association  
14.1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................. 61
14.2. Strengths of the soy chain in Argentina ..................................................................................................................... 62
14.3. Outstanding position in international markets .............................................................................................................. 63
14.4. Diversified destination of the exported product .......................................................................................................... 63
14.5. Regional concentration of the oil industry ................................................................................................................... 63
14.6. Our logistics and transport reduce competitiviness ................................................................................................... 63
14.7. Soy as an employment generator ............................................................................................................................... 63
14.8. The installed capacity of the oil industry, determine the aggregation process, is now investing in biodiesel plants 63
14.9. New uses ................................................................................................................................................................... 64
14.10 Biofuels ...................................................................................................................................................................... 64
14.11. Factors that make Argentina a competitive country in the production of biofuels .................................................... 64
14.12. What do we need in order to consolidate this positive scenario? ............................................................................ 64
14.13. Argentinean perspectives ........................................................................................................................................ 64
14.14. Conclusions .............................................................................................................................................................. 65
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15. Energy: the new cold war ......................................................................................................................................... 67
Jorge L. Arrizurieta The Interamerican Ethanol Commision  
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16. The legal point of view .............................................................................................................................................. 69
Garrido Law Firm  
16.1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................. 69
16.2. Export Projects ............................................................................................................................................................ 69
16.3. Domestic Projects ....................................................................................................................................................... 72
16.4. Doing Business in Argentina ....................................................................................................................................... 73
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17. Biofuels: A change in paradigms already underway .......................................................................................... 75
Daniel Serventi / Luiz Claudio Campos / Javier Rovira Ernst & Young  
17.1. The global situation ..................................................................................................................................................... 75
17.2. Prospects of current competitive regions case studies: Brazil and Argentina .......................................................... 76
17.3. The sector’s main challenges ..................................................................................................................................... 77
17.4. Conclusions ................................................................................................................................................................ 78
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18. Biofuels - Necessity knows no law ........................................................................................................................ 79
Osvaldo Flores / Pablo Belaich Ernst & Young  
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19. Handling, Transport and Storage of Biofuels ....................................................................................................... 85
Eduardo Pereyra Airsealand Group  
19.1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................. 85
19.2. Glossary/definitions .................................................................................................................................................... 88
19.3. Sample - Biodiesel material safety data sheet ............................................................................................................ 88
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20. Allianz commitment to biofuels .............................................................................................................................. 91
Eng. Pablo E. Cabrera Allianz Argentina  
20.1. Allianz Group Policy .................................................................................................................................................... 91
20.2. Insurance Solutions and Risks Transfer ..................................................................................................................... 91
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21. ePlus: a world wide supplier for renewable energy solutions ....................................................................... 93
ePlus  
21.1. About Us ..................................................................................................................................................................... 93
21.2. Our History .................................................................................................................................................................. 93
21.3. What we do ................................................................................................................................................................ 94
21.4. Integrating process: a win-win strategy .................................................................................................................... 94
21.5. Our products................................................................................................................................................................ 95
21.6. Technology advantages ............................................................................................................................................. 96
21.7. Beyond Geographical Limits. Crossing Frontiers ........................................................................................................ 96
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22. Contact Data ................................................................................................................................................................ 99
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