Vacancy Bioenergy Specialist
January 17th, 2012
FACT Foundation is currently looking for a Biofuels and Bioenergy Specialist to strengthen its team. The vacancy description can be found here. Deadline for submitting your application is monday,...
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FACT Innovation Award
December 13th, 2011
We are proud to present the first edition of the FACT INNOVATION AWARD. The event will be organized on the 13th of April. We invite all bioenergy practicioners to submit innovative bioenergy ideas. ...
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Euphorbia tirucalli bioenergy manual
October 4th, 2011
With great pride FACT announces the publication of the first manual on the production of Euphorbia tirucalli and its use as bioenergy feedstock. John Loke and Luz Adriana Mesa have done excellent...
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FACT Publication: Aquatic Biofuels for local development
July 26th, 2011
FACT has published a comprehensive report about the opportunities and feasibility of aquatic biofuels, their limitations and associated problems and threats. Aquatic biomass is attracting a lot...
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The President of Mozambique visits the Biofuel Center in Bilibiza (BBC)
June 24th, 2011
After the visit of the first lady, Mrs. Guebuza in 2008 to the FACT-ADPP project in Cabo Delgado, it was now the president of Mozambique himself whom visited Bilibiza, on Saturday, June 4, 2011....
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Introduction to our Social Engineer and SME Specialist
June 10th, 2011
On May 16, 2011, I, Sandra Bos, started working for FACT as a Social Engineer and SME Specialist. I will contribute to the team by focusing on socio-economic issues. Furthermore, I will be...
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Factsheet Tropical Sugar Beet
May 13th, 2011
The potential of Sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) for the production of bioenergy in developing countries in the tropics is described in the latest factsheet we have put online.Sugar beet can for...
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Factsheet Castor (Ricinis communis) online
February 14th, 2011
A FACTsheet containing relevant information for those considering castor (Ricinis communis) for production of biofuels or bioenergy is now available. For the full report, please click_here
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Study results: biogas production from Euphorbia tirucalli
January 14th, 2011
FACT Foundation has commissioned and executed a study on biogas production from Euphorbia tirucalli feedstock. This was done together with Ingenia and ALGE. The results of a laboratory study on...
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Euphorbia tirucalli biogas
January 6th, 2011
Euphorbia tirucalli is an interesting crop with a high biomass production potential. The plant contains an energy rich latex that has long been considered for rubber production or extraction of...
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Low cost biodiesel production based on hydrous ethanol
January 6th, 2011
FACT is developing a low-cost way of manufacturing biodiesel based on hydrous ethanol (E90h) in developing countries. For more information please click here.
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Can family farmers benefit from bio-fuels?
December 17th, 2010
FACT Advisor Flemming Nielsen wrote the article Can family farmers benefit from biofuels for the December 2010 issue of Farming Matters. Important conclusion: "Small-scale farmers should have the...
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Seminar on "Jatropha oil for local development in Mozambique (Cabo Delgado) Project"
December 6th, 2010
The 5 th and final Seminar of this 4 year project was held in Maputo on the 26 th of November. There were representatives from the Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of...
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International Conference on Jatropha curcas 2010
July 22nd, 2010
The University Groningen together with FACT organizes an international symposium on Jatropha curcas . The international conference on Jatropha (ICJC 2010) covers the complete Jatropha curcas value...
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departure Els Valkenburg
June 21st, 2010
Dear Reader, We inform you that Els Valkenburg, who provided our secretarial support, will leave us as per August 1, 2010. Els has done a good job at FACT and has especially helped us in...
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FACT comments on JA/UNAC study of jatropha projects in Mozambique
February 12th, 2010
Justiça Ambiental (JA) and União Nacional de Camponeses (UNAC) recently published a report describing the results of a study on Jatropha production in Mozambique carried out in 2009. Having carried...
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Gota Verde biofuel project
December 9th, 2009
On december 4th 2009, the European partners of the Gota Verde biofuel-project in Honduras celebrated their third and final meeting, marking the end of the EU involvement of this 3 year project. FAC...
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Program Innovation on Biofuels for Local Development
October 8th, 2009
FACT Foundation is happy to announce the starting of its Program Innovation on Biofuels for Local Development. This program aims to accelerate innovations in biofuels that make the biofuels more...
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Patenting of Jatropha seeds
October 8th, 2009
Intellectual Property Rights protection of Jatropha seeds or plants is possible. The most logical step to do this is by Plant Breeders’ Rights (PBR). Therefore one must comply with DUS (Distinct,...
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Water footprint of Jatropha
September 15th, 2009
The water footprint of bioenergy from Jatropha curcas L. In an important international scientific journal (PNAS), Jatropha curcas was recently portrayed as one of the most water inefficient...
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The Jatropha Handbook in portuguese translation
September 7th, 2009
As of today, the first three chapters of The Jatropha Handbook are available in portuguese. They can be downloaded from the media library of from the handbook page on this website. Other chapters...
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Internships at FACT
September 3rd, 2009
Recently Sofiane Benakli and Anthony Kerfyser, of the Nantes school of Mining (polytechnique) have successfully finished their 3 month internship at FACT-foundation. Their assignment has been in...
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Training course on Cultivation of Jatropha
August 26th, 2009
With pleasure we announce the first training course on Jatropha Cultivation, which will be held in Bilibiza, Cabo Delgado (near Pemba) Mozambique, from 14 to 26 September 2009. The course is aimed...
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Introducing the latest addition to the FACT team
July 24th, 2009
As of mid-july, the FACT team is reinforced by a new team member: Mr. Bart Frederiks. Within FACT, Bart will hold the position of bioenergy conversion specialist. He will support the team with his...
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GHG emissions from land use change for Jatropha
July 21st, 2009
FACT is proud to present the pre-publication of: "Land Clearing and Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Jatropha Biofuels on African Miombo Woodland" This excellent and up-to-date study by Dr. Henny...
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The results of the Food & Fuels workshop
July 3rd, 2009
On May 18, the FACT Foundation organized a workshop on "food & fuels". There has been lot of debate recently stating that the production of biofuels threatens food security. Most of this criticism...
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The Jatropha Handbook
June 11th, 2009
As of today the updated version of the Jatropha Handbook can be found on our website! You can find it under Publications.
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The Food & Fuels workshop
May 15th, 2009
On Monday May 18th FACT Foundation hosts a workshop discussing the food/fuels issue. The points to be discussed are: 1. Biofuels can be produced at current agricultural lands and no extra land is...
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The FACT visit to Mali Biocarburant
May 15th, 2009
FACT went to Mali Biocarburant in November 2008. Please read below the report on this visit by Winfried Rijssenbeek. The visit to Mali Biocarburant (MBSA) At MB Hugo Verkuijl explained the...
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The FACT Annual Report 2008
May 15th, 2009
On April 23, 2009, the FACT Foundation Annual Report 2008 was published. This report can be found here. The report contains our key facts and figures on our 2008 performance. What we stand for,...
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Introduction of our new managing director: Mr Winfried Rijssenbeek
April 28th, 2009
Dear website visitors, After the departure of Erik Lysen as Director of the FACT Foundation, I have the honor and challenge to take his place as director. First, it must be said that within his...
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Opening Kees Daey Ouwens Powerhouse in Garalo, Mali
November 27th, 2008
On 27 th of November 2008 the self-sufficient, Jatropha-fuelled, rural electrification project in Garalo, named “Garalo Baganí Yelen” was officially opened by the Malian Minister of Energy, Mamadou...
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FACT Seminar on jatropha for local development, Mozambique
November 8th, 2008
FACT-foundation, together with ADPP Mozambique, and supported by GTZ- ProBEC, organised a 2 day Seminar in Chimoio on “Jatropha for local development” from 7-8 November. This formed part of the...
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Visit Ywe Franken to biofuel projects Central America
October 31st, 2008
In October Ywe Jan Franken paid a visit to biofuel projects in Honduras, Guatemala and Costa Rica, and the Tropical Research and Education Centre in Florida.
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Internships in bio fuel processing in Honduras
October 30th, 2008
FACT Foundation, located at the University grounds (MMP 1.22) works together with organizations in developing countries on energy supply for local, rural inhabitants through use of bio fuels. One...
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Internship Mali - Jatropha research
July 21st, 2008
MFC and FACT are looking for a highly motivated and independent student who can further develop the research in Intercropping of Jatropha. The internship will be based in Garalo village and only...
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Biofuels and Industrial Products from Jatropha curcas
May 30th, 2008
The proceedings from the project 'Jatropha 97' in Managua, Nicaragua can now be found in our Media Library under FACT Symposia and other publications. The entire book is divided in an introduction...
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Minutes on the last CDM meeting now online!
May 30th, 2008
As of yesterday you can find the minutes of the last CDM Meeting, FACT held on April 2nd of this year. The pdf file (in Dutch) can be found in our Media Library under 'FACT CDM'.
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20 May 2008: FACT Symposium on biofuels for developing countries
May 22nd, 2008
On May 20th the FACT Symposium on biofuels in developing countries took place. Among the speakers were Diederik Samsom (via telephone) and Prof. Dr. Ir. R. Rabbinge. To see all presentations,...
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Duurzaamheid van Jatropha (dutch)
January 30th, 2008
Reactie op de kritiek op Jatropha uit het rapport Heldergroene biomassa van Stichting Natuur en Milieu Het rapport Heldergroene Biomassa van de Provinciale Milieufederaties en Stichting Natuur...
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In Memoriam: Kees Daey Ouwens
October 11th, 2007
On the 10 th of October 2007 prof. Kees Daey Ouwens, founder and director of the FACT Foundation, passed away. We will deeply miss his inspiration, tireless energy, vast knowledge and friendship. We...
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FACT Website update
July 30th, 2007
Those who frequently visit the FACT website will have noticed that the contents is growing on a week-to-week basis. Also new items are being added to the Media Library. Please keep having a look at...
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