Foreword
Normally, within these pages, our
focus is on the more common forms of biofuel – namely, bioethanol and biodiesel
– and indeed, the latest statistics have shown that biodiesel is the dominant
biofuel here in the UK, with 59% of the biofuel accredited under the Renewable
Transport Fuels Obligation being biodiesel this past year. However, this month,
there are several interesting stories relating to a less-well-known form of
biofuel: biomethane.
Unsurprisingly, biomethane can be
converted into Compressed (CNG) or Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) fuel in the same
manner as methane from natural gas. This fuel is sometimes used as a fuel for
HGVs, as it causes lesser engine degradation, and has lower emissions when
compared to diesel and gasoline.........
Other news this month includes:
Policy
- Crop-based biofuels to be phased out of EU targets by 2030
- US considers reduction in future biofuels targets
Markets
- Biodiesel dominates UK RTFO
- US biofuel waivers policy prompts price slump
- Chevron becomes biggest refiner to receive US biofuel waiver
- Biodiesel prices less tied to oil price
Research and Development
- "Mobile units" produce biofuels by pyrolysis of waste wood
- Genetically engineering yeast to produce isobutanol
- Report into natural gas-powered vehicles
Bioethanol
- Ensus shutdown preceded by record year
Biodiesel
- Biodiesel by-product could be used as fuel addititive
- Malaysia to mandate 10% biodiesel blend
Other Biofuels
- Transport fuel biomethane opens up for farm producers
- Biogas to be used for shipping fuel
- Nottingham's biogas-powered buses receive national award
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