biofuel sustainability News
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Environmental NGOs urge Barroso to tackle biofuel concerns
The European Commission must give due consideration to the latest scientific results on indirect land use change (ILUC) when assessing biofuels' sustainability and come up with a long overdue legislative proposal that gives each feedstock a specific ILUC factor that reflects their real CO2 emissions. This is the message of a letter from BirdLife International, the European Environmental Bureau, ...
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Shell: link biofuel incentives to CO2 savings
Regulators should promote the most carbon-efficient biofuels by linking financial incentives to the overall carbon lifecycle savings they deliver, according to oil firm Shell. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, Shell executive Graham Sweeney said simple volume-based targets such as those in force in the EU make no distinction between the carbon footprints of different biofuels. 'More ...
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NRDC Report Helps Guide Major Fuel Buyers to Sustainable Biofuels Procurement
Amid increasing interest in alternative transportation fuels, a new report shows how federal agencies and other large commercial customers can buy sustainably produced biofuels and avoid those linked to major deforestation, destroyed wildlife habitat and fouled waterways. The report “Biofuel Sustainability Performance Guidelines,” was commissioned by the Natural Resources Defense ...
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Decision on the future of EU biofuels delayed until 2015
The Environment Committee of the European Parliament today refused to allow the rapporteur of the biofuels draft law, MEP Corinne Lepage, to start negotiations with member states in a fast second-reading procedure. This procedural vote has important consequences because it means a decision on the future of biofuels in Europe is unlikely to be taken before 2015. Reacting to the vote, Transport ...
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Models help assess biofuels` sustainability
Many agricultural products can be converted into feedstocks for alternative fuel. Now analysis from the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) suggests that they can be used this way without reducing the nation's food supply, soil production capacity or environmental quality. ARS scientists are collaborating with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service (ERS), the U.S. ...
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Boeing Statement Regarding USDA-FAA Partnership on Aviation Biofuels
CHICAGO - Boeing (NYSE: BA) Vice President, Environment and Aviation Policy, Billy M Glover, issued the following statement in the wake of today's announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Federal Aviation Administration that the two agencies have agreed to work together to bring sustainable biofuels into production for the aviation industry. "Today's announcement is welcome ...
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IDB launches interactive Biofuels Sustainability Scorecard
The Inter-American Development Bank released an interactive tool known as the Biofuels Sustainability Scorecard on September 9th, as part of a comprehensive effort to ensure that biofuel investments produce social, economic and environmental benefits. Biofuels have received increasing global attention due to rising oil prices, awareness of global warming and the need for energy security. ...
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Where will you be March 22-24?
Some people like to start the new year off slowly and ease themselves into January, but not us – we’ve been super busy since Jan 1 with World Biofuels Markets ramping up huge interest and taking centre stage. This week we are delighted to announce Codexis as our first Platinum Sponsor of 2011. Codexis CEO, Alan Shaw, will be joining BP Biofuels, Greenergy and KLM, weighing in with ...
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Valri Lightner, biomass program Manager at the U.S. Department of energy (DOE)
Will give an overview of the US Biofuels efforts. She says: 'The U.S. Department of Energy is actively pursuing the Obama Administration’s strong initiatives to build a diverse mix of clean, domestic energy sources to meet national climate and security goals. According to Lightner, Biofuels are a key piece of the solution for the transportation sector. 'The Department is applying its expert ...
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IDB releases new version of Biofuels sustainability scorecard
Update incorporates feedback from five regional consultations and addresses concerns regarding food security, indigenous peoples and biodiversity preservation. The Inter-American Development Bank has released a new version of its Biofuels Sustainability Scorecard, which will enable users to better anticipate the impacts of potential biofuel projects on sensitive issues such as indigenous ...
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EU Commissioner Piebalgs attends international conference on biofuels
Commissioner Piebalgs has been participating in the International Biofuels Conference taking place in Sao Paulo, Brazil from 17 to 21 November. Fifty Ministers including many from developing countries attended the Conference at which Commissioner Piebalgs emphasized the potential benefits of international cooperation on biofuels.'Biofuels is a key element to reach the ambitious targets set by the ...
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Environmental groups welcome UK government concern over biofuels
Environmental groups BirdLife International, EEB, Friends of the Earth and Transport and Environment, welcome UK transport secretary Ruth Kelly's announcement that the UK will initiate a wide ranging review of biofuel production. The green groups expressed their hope that other member states will engage in this review and that it will lead to a re-think of the EU's 10% biofuel target proposed ...
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Biofuels industry showing positive signs of growth
The biofuels industry is showing confidence in the future of the sector, with a 77% increase in bookings for World Biofuels Markets over previously recorded records. More than 220 speakers have committed to sharing their insight during the conference, and with the exhibition hall nearing capacity, World Biofuels Markets 2010 promises to be the largest biofuels networking event ever. “2010 ...
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UN-backed expert group takes steps to establish new biofuel standard
A United Nations-backed group of international experts has endorsed a first draft of a new global sustainability standard for biofuels to assess their economic, social and environmental effects. The Steering Board of the Roundtable on Sustainable Biofuels (RSB), which includes an expert from the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), has signed off on the draft criteria, called “Version Zero,” which is ...
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Boeing, ANA Celebrate First 787 Biofuel Flight
Boeing (NYSE: BA) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) made aviation history today as a 787 Dreamliner flew for the first time powered in part by sustainable biofuels. "The 787 is the most environmentally progressive jetliner flying today, combining fuel efficiency and comfort with reduced carbon emissions," said Billy Glover, Commercial Airplanes Vice President of Environment and Aviation Policy. The ...
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Air China, Boeing and Industry Partners Conduct First Chinese Sustainable Biofuel Flight
Air China, Boeing (NYSE: BA), and Chinese and U.S. aviation energy partners today conducted China's first sustainable biofuel flight. The two-hour mainland flight from Beijing Capital International Airport was witnessed by officials from both countries and highlights the viability of using sustainable aviation biofuel sourced in China. "Through our collaborative efforts with China we have ...
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Vivergo Fuels Bioethanol Plant Proposes Ceasing Production
Today, we regret to announce that given the continued difficult trading environment and delays in the implementation of E10 in the UK over time, Vivergo Fuels Ltd proposes to cease production. Mark Chesworth, Managing Director, Vivergo Fuels Ltd, commented: “I am extremely disappointed at having to announce the proposed cessation of production as of the 30 September 2018 at the Vivergo ...
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World biofuels markets 2011
Things are going fantastically well here at the home of World Biofuels Markets – the full programme is now available for your perusal and it’s bigger and better than ever. Just some of the new highlights for 2011 are sessions on Military Biofuels, Bioenergy and Investment and Trading Biofuels, 3 co-located conferences, more networking time than ever before and as always, the backbone ...
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Commission adopts template for National Renewable Energy Action Plans
The Commission adopted today a decision establishing a template for National Renewable Energy Action Plans (NREAPs) as required by the recent Renewable Energy Directive. The template will guide Member States in the elaboration of their Renewable Energy Action Plan and detail their strategies for reaching their 2020 renewable energy targets. Each Member State must submit a NREAP to the Commission ...
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INFORSE-EUROPE CALLS FOR an IMMEDIATE MORATORIUM on SUPPORT and on IMPORT of AGROFUELS
INFORSE-Europe calls for an immediate moratorium on incentives for agrofuels (liquid fuels from large-scale monoculture agriculture) in EU countries including tree plantations and a moratorium on EU imports of such agrofuels. We also call for the immediate change of all targets for biofuel use in transportation to targets for sustainable transportation, such as targets for transport energy from ...
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