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UCOs for EU biofuels definitely smells like soy now. The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project reports: Fraudsters have exploited a key EU climate policy by passing off cheap traditional biofuels as expensive types made from waste. In one alleged scam, Bosnian company Sistem Ecologica is accused of selling U.S. soy biodiesel mislabelled as next-generation fuel made of used cooking oil. Bosnian investigators say Sistem Ecologica supplied 17 companies in nine EU member states over several years. These included biofuels dealers who have been accused of running their own used cooking oil fraud scams in the Netherlands and the U.K.

Use of on-farm produced biofuels on organic farms – Evaluation of energy balances and environmental loads for three possible fuels https://lnkd.in/enDGVyFe

The food vs. fuel debate has long been a contentious issue, with critics arguing that using farmland for fuel crops is unethical. By developing XanoGrass, a proprietary grass that thrives on non-productive farmland, Hexas Biomass aims to provide a viable alternative to traditional food crop-based biofuels. Moreover, XanoGrass is much more land-use efficient, producing nearly “five times more ethanol per hectare than corn,” says Hexas’ founder and CEO Wendy Owens. In an interview with Dirk Singer, Owens explains Hexas’ transformative solution for crop-based biofuels: https://lnkd.in/dadAkaA9 #sustainableaviationfuels #sustainableaviation #biofuels

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗳𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗶𝗹 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝘀? Biofuels are derived from plants, food crop, agricultural waste or even from algae, offering a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. They play a crucial role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing energy security by decreasing dependence on imported oil. Innovations in biofuel technology now allow the use of waste products like used cooking oil and agricultural residues to produce clean energy, showcasing the potential for a more sustainable future. As per National Policy on Biofuels 2018:- 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗹 𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁, 𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬% 𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗯𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱-𝟮𝟲, 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟬 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲. This initiative is designed to boost biofuel production domestically under the Make in India program, with a focus on units located in Special Economic Zones (SEZ) and Export Oriented Units (EOUs). 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗳𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 (𝗡𝗕𝗖𝗖). 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗕𝗖𝗖, 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘂𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗮𝘀, 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, effective end-to-end implementation, and monitoring of the biofuel program. The committee includes members from 14 other ministries. 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗳𝘂𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲-𝗯𝘆-𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗶𝘀. #biofuel #india #mnre #mpng #climatechange #carbonmarket #carboncredits #sustainablefuel

Great article that question the science behind biofuels that EU Green Deal is not even considering. No to cocoa (cacao), no to coffee but yes to biofuels that led to major deforestation in Colombia. Scholars Jörn P. W. Scharlemann and William F. Laurance paint a complex picture of the ecological impact of biofuels as an answer, writing that “not all biofuels are beneficial when their full environmental impacts are assessed, [and] some of the most important, such as those produced from corn, sugarcane, and soy, perform poorly in many contexts.” https://lnkd.in/ehBU4FVP

Southeast Asia is blessed with abundant feedstock for biofuels. With strong demand for biofuels, driven by government mandates, how to now scale up the biofuel sector in the region? These topics were discussed during our recent Roland Berger Biofuel Connect in Singapore, with a zoom on biomethane and Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF). Biomethane can be a direct substitute for existing natural gas applications, including for industrial heating and as a transportation fuel (e.g. bio-LNG for bunkering). Southeast Asia has large volumes of waste streams from which biomethane can be produced, such as palm oil mill effluent, animal manure, rice straw, organic municipal waste, sludge, etc. The demand for biomethane will grow rapidly across the region, driven by stronger government support (through higher carbon taxes, mandates, etc) and valorization of waste streams. SAF production is also taking off, with several additional facilities being planned across Southeast Asia. The HEFA (Hydroprocessed Esters & Fatty Acids) pathway is currently the most competitive. But ATJ (Alcohol-to-Jet) is a promising contender, especially for countries with a strong sugar and bioethanol industry, like Thailand and India. Thanks for joining the discussions, Kunal Shah Shahril Risal Raghunath K R Mohamed Fazil Saad Gabriel Ho Hélène Burger Sebastien Huchette Steven Bartholomeusz Chun Sheng Goh

UK proposes to exclude SAF from China biofuel probe The UK government is proposing to remove sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from its ongoing investigation into biodiesel and hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) imported from China. The inquiry, launched in June, initially included a broad definition of biofuels that could potentially encompass SAF. However, after consideration, the UK Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has determined that SAF is a distinct product with unique characteristics that warrant its exclusion. #sustainableaviationfuel #SAF #cleanaviationfuel #biofuel #renewablejetfuel #aviationemissions #decarbonization #climatechange #sustainability #greenaviation #aviationindustry #airlineindustry #aerospaceindustry #energytransition #lowcarboneconomy #greeneconomy Read full below. https://lnkd.in/ezKVXEft

How to create a suitable alternative. Biofuel could be a transitory solution, only using waste crops waste. They are limited. Increasing the crops is a non sense, they are impacting on environment that we would like to save. The analysis is showings that there is a huge interest to esploit African potential, and not only in know sectors as minerals, gas and oils. https://lnkd.in/dy8VH6aU

In India, the use of food grains for biofuel production is a topic of considerable debate. While biofuels can provide a renewable energy source, using food grains like corn, wheat, and sugarcane for this purpose raises concerns about food security and sustainability. While biofuels from food grains offer potential energy solutions, balancing energy needs with food security and environmental sustainability is crucial for India’s long-term strategy. Transitioning to non-food feedstocks may be essential for a sustainable biofuel industry Another interesting development could be #CompressedBioGas and it being used at 5% dosage mix with #CNG #FoodGrainSecurity #Sustanability #BioEnergy

Really important insight and analysis of the carbon benefit of sustainable biofuels