The development of biotechnology projects undertaken by Feedstock Optimum together with MHG Systems in Penza region was discussed during the meeting between the Governor of Penza region V. Bochkarev and the President of Russian Bioindustry Association  R. Vasilov.

A meeting between the Governor of Penza region (Russian Federation) Vasily Bochkarev and the President of Russian Bioindustry Association Raif Vasilov was held this Friday, August 27th in the capital of the Penza oblast – the city of Penza. During the meeting, which was also attended by the Deputy Chairman of the Government of Penza region Yuri Bykov and  CEO of “Vadinsk Bio” Ltd  Arkady Isenin, the perspectives of cooperation in Bioenergy sector between Finland, represented by leading Finnish supply chain development and management companies “Feedstock Optimum” and “MHG Systems,” and Penza region were discussed.
 
The first step in the long term cooperation is the development and construction of a large scale wood processing plant, to be constructed in the Penza region. The area for the plant has been already selected – it is going to be constructed right next to the town of Vadinsk. At the moment the technical and economical characteristics of a future plant are being defined, as well as the types of production and operational capacity of the factory.
 
The negotiations between the “Vadinsk Bio,” as a project partner from the Russian side and consortium of companies “Feedstock Optimum” and “MHG Systems” from the Finnish side was held with assistance of Russian Bioindustry Association and resulted in a several framework documents and agreements.  As Raif Vasilov, the President of Russian Bioindustry Association states, Finnish business “is interested in mutually beneficial cooperation with Penza region in the area of Biotechnology. The project of wood processing plant construction will become a new step for expansion to perspective and growing Russian market.” 
Deputy Chairman of the Government of Penza region Yuri Bykov announced the official visit to Finland of a delegation consisting of government and business officials from Penza region. The visit will be held in September 2010. During the visit, a number of business meetings and other engagements will be held, to discuss the possibilities of a greater involvement of Finnish companies in the investment projects in Penza region of Russia.

“The visit of delegation from Penza region is a wonderful chance to discuss the cooperation opportunities and to showcase the real business cases in Finland, some of the most innovative enterprises working in the Bioenergy sector of the Kouvola and East Savo regions”-says Managing Director of MHG Systems Seppo Huurinainen.

The government building of Penza region administration.

About Penza region
Penza region is a part of Volga Federal District of Russia. The population of the Penza region is about 1 400 000 people. The region is famous throughout Russia as an important agricultural and forestry region, it is situated about 400 km from Moscow. The capital of the region, the city of Penza is an important transportation and industrial hub of the entire District.  The governor of Penza region, V.Bochkarev, was appointed by the Legislative Assembly of Penza region, after being submitted as a candidate by the President of Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev in may 2010.

(From right to left) The Governor of the Penza region Vasily Bochkarev,
The President of Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev, The Prime Minister
of Russian Federation Vladimir Putin – source Penza regional administration.
Original link: http://www.penza.ru/guests/putin_medvedev

Penza Region

About Russian Bioindustry Association
Russian Bioindustry Association (RBA) targets are  development of the knowledge-based bioeconomy and industrial biotechnology in the Russian Federation. RBA has been established in  February, 12, 2004. In 2005 RBA has initiated the  National programme of development of Biotechnology in the Russian Federation.  In 2010 with the support of RBA bioregions in Chuvash Republic and Tatarstan Republic have been established. RBA have initiated number of industrial projects in different areas of biotechnology (Lysine plant in Chuvash Republic, Grain processing plant in Penza, etc.).  In 2009  RBA counted   56 members covering over 50% of the Russian biotechnology sector. The President and CEO  of the RBA is  Professor Raif Vasilov,  the Head of  Trustee Board  - Dr. Vyacheslav Trubnikov.

Raif Vasilov, the President & CEO of the
Russian Bioindustry Association.
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Images:  Wikipedia, Penza region administration (www.penza.ru).
Source:  Penza region administration, MHG Systems, Feedstock Optimum

Feedstock Optimum Ltd
Feedstock Optimum Ltd is a consulting and development company for supply chains of different biomaterials, bioenergy businesses and related technologies. The company produces the services and solutions in close cooperation with the partner network, which consists of the world's leading research institutes and companies. The aim is to provide clients the best available practices and technologies by applying the operational environment.

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MHG Systems Ltd
MHG Systems Ltd is one of the world's leading suppliers of bioenergy ERP systems. The company utilises its partner network to produce customer-oriented IT and map service solutions designed for developing bioenergy, and field work business operations. MHG ERP synthesizes mobile communications, the Internet, real-time maps, satellite-based location information, RFID, and CO2 monitoring into one business-enhancing service, and allows the use of new and empowering operational models, accurate cost monitoring and real-time enterprise resource planning of biomasses and delivery chains. The company’s services bring significant cost savings and environmental benefits to all operators in the bioheat, bioelectricity, and biofuel production chain.

Through many years of development work MHG Systems has together with our customers and partners, created a Service concept. It combines best practices, modern technology and mobile solutions into one business-enhancing service. MHG Systems' services allow companies to verify the social and environmental responsibility of their operations, as the origin of biomasses, energy content, carbon dioxide emissions, and costs and profits can be reliably proven. MHG Bioenergy ERP Service helps customer companies to boost their business operations.

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