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"Global potential for bioenergy sufficient to meet global energy demand"

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A position paper by World Bioenergy Association (WBA) based on a report by the Department of Energy and Technology at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) shows that the global potential to produce biomass for energy in a sustainable way is sufficient to meet global energy demand. The estimated potential for bioenergy production is 1 135 - 1 548 EJ (ExaJoule) in 2050, based on different scientific studies. The global energy consumption is 490 EJ today, and could reach well over 1 000 EJ in 2050, according to IEA projections. "There is a lack of awareness of the enormous potential of bioenergy worldwide both among politicians, media and the public, says Kent Nyström, president of World Bioenergy Association. We have to present these facts to the political leaders in Copenhagen since Bioenergy must play a major role in the strategy to combat climate change, he says."

bioenergy  biomass  climate change  potential 

Last Updated on Wednesday, 10 February 2010 17:09 Read more...
 

California starts review for solar thermal-biomass facility

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6493_biomass_solar_thermal_californiaThe official review has started for what is believed to be the first solar thermal-biomass hybrid electric generating facility in the state. The California Energy Commission, by a vote of 4-0 today found the application for certification of the 106.8-megawatt San Joaquin Solar 1&2 hybrid power plant project "data adequate." This means the Commission has received enough information from the applicant for the two plants, a wholly owned subsidiary of Martifer --a Portugal-based renewable electricity producer -- to start the yearlong certification process.

The Commission has named Commissioner Julia Levin to lead the Committee to review the project. Commission Vice Chairman James D. Boyd is the associate member. The committee makes sure the project meets the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. The Energy Commission is responsible for reviewing thermal electric power plants, 50 MW and greater in California.

California  biomass  hybrid facility  solar thermal 

Last Updated on Saturday, 14 March 2009 00:39 Read more...
 

US Announces Funding of up to $200 Million for Pilot Biorefinery Projects

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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the issuance of a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for up to $200 million over six years (FY 2009 – FY 2014), subject to annual appropriations, to support the development of pilot and demonstration-scale biorefineries including the use of feedstocks such as algae and production of advanced biofuels such as bio-butanol, green gasoline and other innovative biofuels. The projects will support the Administration’s comprehensive energy strategy of increasing the nation’s energy, economic and national security by reducing our reliance on foreign oil, and reducing greenhouse gases. While supporting deployment and increased biofuels usage, DOE continues to focus on research and development of advanced biofuels technologies.
 
“This funding opportunity will look for the most promising technologies that can advance the potential of renewable biomass as a resource for second generation transportation biofuels,” Acting Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy John F. Mizroch said. “The Department of Energy will select breakthrough integrated biorefinery projects that have technical and economic performance data at the bench or pilot scale to prove they are ready to move a step closer toward commercial readiness.”
 
Department of Energy  John Mizroch  biorefinery 

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Uncertain future for first generation European biofuel industry

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The third international Biofuels SUMMIT and EXPO, held last week in Madrid, Spain, concluded with a rather pessimistic scenario for first generation Biofuels producers in Europe. Not so much because of the perverse and absurd manipulation of media, which seem to be easy victims in the hands of some interested parties who want consumers to believe the complete nonsense that Biofuels are now the worst of all evils, but because of the fact that this young industry does not seem able to set up an organised defence of their own interests and thus is doomed to disappear in the turbulences of the moment. Fact is that almost none of the existing Biofuels producers did show up at the Conference, letting the floor thus to the second generation of producers of Biofuels, which are the leading (renewable) energy suppliers and some of their closest allies. The good news about this apparent squeeze out is that Biofuels are here to stay.

As it seems, the first generation of Biofuels producers, several hundred independent entrepreneurs who were attracted by the shine of this apparently silver bullet called "Biofuels", are now squeezed out of this business due to a number of coinciding circumstances of which some say they might be an organised attempt to restructure this industry. Fact is that at this moment most of the existing European producers are not producing at all or working under minimum occupational levels. Fact is also that some mayor new biofuel plants are under construction and that those new production sites hold no relation at all with the first generation producers but is already an integrated part of the existing supply chains of the petroleum industry. Fact is also that EC does not seem to have any hurry in defending the existing producers as they tolerate dumping of bio diesel from US States on the European market, helping thus to speed up the squeeze out of those producers. Fact is further more that even renowned and respected media are tempted to tell only half of the story of Biofuels.

Europe  biofuels  first generation 

Last Updated on Monday, 05 May 2008 20:43 Read more...
 

Use of second generation biodiesel by transportation companies

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At the 24th of April and at the premises of the Dutch province of Noord Brabant a meeting was held with regional producers of biodiesel and transportation companies with their own filling facilities. It was an initiative of the provincial government and E-Energy Market. The goal was to investigate the obstacles to be removed for the transportation companies to start using second generation biodiesel. This is made of residues, side products  and waste.

The transportation companies operate in a business environment with fierce competition and costs are therefore important. The price difference of biodiesel with fossil diesel is the most important obstacle. Apart from this, also technical and operational issues and their cost consequences play a role. At the end of the meeting the biodiesel producers committed themselves to make an offer that can compete with fossil diesel.  .

E-Energy Market is an electronic marketplace for bio-energy and wants to contribute with this initiative to the growth of use of biofuels in the transportation industry. Users of www.E-EnergyMarket.com are companies and organisations that buy and sell bio-energy and related products.

The province of Noord Brabant enhances clean, economical, silent and durable means of transportation. A part of the relevant program is replacing fossil fuels by bio-based fuels produced from residues and waste, preferably originating from the province itself. Initiatives can receive subsidies.

For more information, see: http://www.e-energymarket.com and http://www.schonereluchtinbrabant.nl.

Brabant  EEnergy Market  biodiesel  second generation 

 
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