IEA Bioenergy Task 39 Newsletter - latest Issue
The latest Issue of IEA Bioenergy Task 39 Newsletter with a special contribution on biofuels in Austria has been released.
EIA forecasts biomass-based diesel growth in the US
On November 23, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued its final rule for the 2017 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) program year, with higher targets than those initially proposed in May.
European car manufacturers met their 2015 CO2 emissions targets
The EEA report, 'Monitoring CO2 emissions from passenger cars and vans in 2015', provides a summary of CO2 emission levels of new passenger cars and vans in the EUbased tests following a standard European test for vehicle type-approval.
2017: 64 countries with biofuels mandates around the world
The US based “Biofuel Digest†released its annual review of biofuels mandates and targets around the world, looking at biofuels mandates in 64 countries.
Diesel cars in Finland eco-friendlier than electric ones?
Recent debate over the eco-friendliness of motoring has revolved around Tesla and electric cars, Google and self-driving cars and overall car structures. However, Lars Peter Lindfors, Senior Vice President fom Neste argues in his blog for a solution that does not require new cars: When fuel is produced from waste and residues, its greenhouse gas emissions fall dramatically, at best by as much as 90 % compared with fossil diesel.
US DoE announces funding for pilot- and demoscale biofuels, bioproducts, and biopower projects
The US Energy Department (DOE) announced the selection of six projects for up to $12.9 million in federal funding for the manufacturing of advanced or cellulosic biofuels, bioproducts, refinery-compatible intermediates, and/or biopower in a domestic pilot- or demonstration-scale integrated biorefinery.
US: biodiesel market soars, food cost decline
Strategie zur Energieversorgung des Verkehrs bis 2050 in Deutschland
Das Öko-Institut hat im Auftrag des deutschen Umweltbundesamts eine fachliche Strategie zur Energieversorgung des Verkehrs bis zum Jahr 2050 ausgearbeitet, der Endbericht ist nun verfügbar. Das Öko-Institut ist eine unabhängigen Forschungs- und Beratungseinrichtung die seit 1977 Strategien für eine nachhaltige Entwicklung erarbeitet.
Was der künftige US-Präsident für die Autohersteller bedeuten könnte
In den Wochen nach der Wahl herrscht Unsicherheit über dessen künftigen Kurs. Seine Wähler erwarten das Einlösen der Versprechen. Er wird Milliarden schwere Konjunkturprogramme auflegen, die Steuern senken und eine harte Einwanderungspolitik gegen Mexikaner verfolgen.
IEA Bioenergy Webinar Series – Algae Bioenergy State of Technology Review
IEA Bioenergy invites you to participate in an international webinar entitled, “Algae Bioenergy State of Technology Reviewâ€
Mitteleuropäische Biomassekonferenz, 18. - 20. Jänner 2017
Der Österreichische Biomasse-Verband, die Landwirtschaftskammer Steiermark und die Bioenergy 2020+ GmbH veranstalten in Kooperation mit der Messe Graz vom 18. bis 20. Jänner 2017 in Graz die 5. Mitteleuropäische Biomassekonferenz.
US: RFS 2017 and the Biomass-Based Diesel Volume 2018
EPA, the US Environmental Agency, finalized the volume requirements and associated percentage standards that apply under the RFS program in 2017 for cellulosic biofuel, biomass-based diesel, advanced biofuel, and total renewable fuel.
US: unlikely that advanced biofuels can meet targets
The US government has supported R&D related to advanced biofuels. The focus is shifting away from cellulosic ethanol toward drop-in biofuels.
UFOP: maintain 7% biofuel cap after 2020!
The German Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants (UFOP) rejects the proposal made today by the Commission to reform the biofuels policy for the time after 2020.
US DOE publishes the 5th edition of a “Biodiesel Handling and Use Guideâ€
In this report, biodiesel refers to the fuel produced from renewable sources that meets ASTM International (ASTM) Standard D6751-15cε1 (the latest standard for biodiesel used as a blendstock).
Queensland: Biofuels mandate shouldn’t result in higher pump prices
Beginning in January 1 2017, large service stations will be required by law to ensure that 3 % of their total regular and ethanol-blended petrol sales are bio-based, such as E10.
E-mobility: European sales 2016
2016 is set to once again break a new record for both EV and PHEV sales in Europe, but mostly thanks to Plug-in hybrid cars.
Microchannel gas-to-liquid plants is expected to start soon
Nicholas Skarzynski from the US Energy Information Administration reported on the first microchannel gas-to-liquid (GTL) plant in the United States.
Grasses for biogas production: A study by a German plant breeders association
A study by a German plant breeders association together with industry over 3 years has been carried out.
Introduction to the digestion of biowaste
The German Biogas Association has published a new, easy to read booklet showing the benefits of biogas while producing energy, protecting our environment from soils and water degradation as well as to counter the effects of climate change.
