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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