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Volume 2, Issue 2
Breaking down the RTFO
Feature
Ian Waller, an adviser to the UK Government, explains who is and is not obligated by the new legislation
The Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) came into force on the 15 of April 2008, in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The obligation applies to every transport fuel supplier who in a specified period:
(a) owns hydrocarbon oil at the time when the requirement to pay... [read more]
The Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) came into force on the 15 of April 2008, in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The obligation applies to every transport fuel supplier who in a specified period:
(a) owns hydrocarbon oil at the time when the requirement to pay... [read more]
Biofuel production goes east
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This year is shaping up to be a big one for biofuels with new plants opening all over eastern Europe.
The big green foray
Feature
The publishers of Biofuels International magazine are launching what promises to be one of the largest green fuel shows to hit Europe â?? Biofuels International Expo and Conference.
Introduction to biodiesel additives
Feature
Additives play a vital role in biodiesel production and storage, primarily for oxidation stabilisation and deposit control.
The additive advantage
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A new generation of additives is helping the industry integrate alternative fuels.
Improved biodiesel oxidative stability
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Global additive leader Eastman Chemical Company looks at the benefits of antioxidants and metal chelators.
Energy saving conversion processes
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Taking a closer look at bioethanol plant design in the framework of EU policies and sustainability claims.
Run of the mill production
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Although second generation production methods are expected to revolutionise the biofuels industry, for now traditional methods still hold first place.
Rethinking reboilers
Feature
External reboilers can provide potential savings of up to $1 million (â?¬631 million), compared with a direct seal heated mash column.
Keeping it clean
Feature
Brian Davis examines the different filtration methods available to producers.
Implementing second generation bioethanol in the EU
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Before second generation ethanol can be produced and used on a large scale, certain first generation issues need to be addressed
An increasingly growing number of countries have shown interest in climate change and the upcoming increase of worldwide energy consumption over the past few years. This has led the EU to invest, develop and implement more sustainable, environmentally friendly and... [read more]
An increasingly growing number of countries have shown interest in climate change and the upcoming increase of worldwide energy consumption over the past few years. This has led the EU to invest, develop and implement more sustainable, environmentally friendly and... [read more]
One piece of the puzzle
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Enzyme development is progressing aggressively and costs are decreasing, yet more work needs to be done before biomass-based biofuels are a commercially-viable reality
Today, all projects focusing on ethanol production from cellulosic feedstocks experience very basic problems with feedstock collection, processing and high treatment costs. Although enzyme cost has been viewed as the major... [read more]
Today, all projects focusing on ethanol production from cellulosic feedstocks experience very basic problems with feedstock collection, processing and high treatment costs. Although enzyme cost has been viewed as the major... [read more]
From vodka to ethanol
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Biofuels International talks to Irish ethanol producer Greenfield about its impressive plans for eastern Europe
While the EU has set ambitious targets for biofuels use, both for 2010 and 2020, not so much is heard about policy in the Confederation of Independent States (CIS) and other countries of the former Soviet Union.
That may all change very soon. Russia and other CIS nations are... [read more]
While the EU has set ambitious targets for biofuels use, both for 2010 and 2020, not so much is heard about policy in the Confederation of Independent States (CIS) and other countries of the former Soviet Union.
That may all change very soon. Russia and other CIS nations are... [read more]
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