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Date Published:
01 March 2008

Volume 2, Issue 1


Is the EU finally moving forward with its biofuel policy?

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Following on from the publication of the proposed Renewable Energy Directive, eBIO discusses the remaining shortfalls in the legislation, and the action needed to overcome these

Energy Independence and Security Act

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How will the new US legislation affect the market?

Coping with the added pressure of the RFS

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Now the Renewable Fuel Standard has been introduced, a considerable amount of new infrastructure is needed to supply and distribute the extra biodiesel

Legislation boosts US production

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Approval of the Energy Bill in December gave a marked lift to renewable energy programmes and the prospects for bioethanol and biodiesel in the US

The US' most successful Poet

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Biofuels International speaks to one of the worlds oldest and largest ethanol producers about where it sees the future of the industry heading

The big build-up

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Ambitious biofuel construction programmes are underway worldwide. Though some plans have been put on hold due to volatile feedstock and energy prices, there is still a degree of optimism among international construction companies

The young contenders

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With escalating demand and limited land availability, biodiesel producers are hungrily looking at new, unexplored feedstock options

US feedstock trends: algae

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Shortages of soyabeans, rapeseed and palm are driving interest and investment in algae

Industry integration

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In the rush to meet environmental targets on emissions biofuel development has surged, but profits are elusive. Is it time to look more closely at the petrochemical industry's methods?

The future for biodiesel plants?

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Global markets have unique requirements. These demand multiple products, which can be produced from numerous feedstocks. All of which can be found in new generation biodiesel refineries

Small change, big impact

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In common with the processing and distribution of hydrocarbon fuels, biodiesel and bioethanol use the same groups of equipment. This does not mean it is directly interchangeable - there are several material compatibility issues, and particular care is necessary when a facility is being switched between products

Friend or foe?

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Biofuels are widely perceived as an environmental asset capable of cleaning up vehicle emissions overnight. But in reality, first generation biofuels may cause as many problems as they solve