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Turn Raw Biomass into Biofuel In Two Steps

Taking a chemical approach, researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have developed a two-step method to convert the cellulose in raw biomass into a promising biofuel

10 Feb 2009

Biofuel to Provide Viable, Sustainable Solution to Reducing Petroleum Dependence

An in-depth study by Sandia National Laboratories and General Motors Corp. has found that plant and forestry waste and dedicated energy crops could sustainably replace nearly a third of gasoline use by the year 2030

10 Feb 2009

Rural Community Shows Green Heating is a Viable Option

An historic Norfolk town has placed itself at the cutting edge of green technology by hosting the world’s first trial of a renewable heating oil that can be used in existing boilers

8 Feb 2009

Promising Future for Biofuels in Sub-Saharan Africa

There is huge potential for biofuel production in sub-Saharan African countries such as Nigeria, Uganda and Angola, provided there is a concerted effort from key stakeholders

3 Feb 2009

Bob Geldof to Speak About the Benefits of Biofuels

Sir Bob Geldof will be a keynote speaker at the 2009 World Biofuels Markets (WBM) congress and exhibition, to be held in Brussels on the 16-18th March

2 Feb 2009

3M Launches Renewable Energy Division

3M has announced the formation of its new Renewable Energy Division. This organization will enable 3M to maximize the company's technologies, products and responsiveness to the fast-changing renewable energy industry

2 Feb 2009

Energy, Biotechnology and Agribusiness Experts Team Up to Form SG Biofuels to Develop Jatropha as Low-Cost, Sustainable Oil

Following three years of research, a team of energy, biotechnology and agribusiness veterans today announced the formation of SG Biofuels, a San Diego, CA-based plant oil company specializing in the development of Jatropha as a low-cost, sustainably produced source of oil

2 Feb 2009

Biofuel for €0.50 a Litre

A novel technology for synthesising chemicals from plant material could produce
liquid fuel for just over €0.50 a litre, say German scientists.

29 Jan 2009

Burying Crop Residues at Sea Could Reduce CO2 in The Atmosphere by 15 Percent

Making bales with 30 percent of global crop residues – the stalks and such left after harvesting – and then sinking the bales into the deep ocean could reduce the build up of global carbon dioxide in the atmosphere by up to 15 percent a year, according to just published calculations

29 Jan 2009