Global biofuel use is expected to increase twofold by 2015 and Brazil will remain the world's top exporter of biofuel, according to a report released Wednesday by Hart Energy Consulting.
The U.S. is expected to see the largest increase in biofuel use per country, increasing its current consumption by more than 30 percent, according to data from the "Global Biofuels Outlook: 2009-2015" report.
The overall increased use of biofuel in many countries around the world will make a dent in the world's consumption of traditional gasoline, according to Hart.
"Global ethanol demand will represent 12 to 14 percent of the global gasoline pool by 2015," said the report.
Not specifically about biodiesel, but this article predicts a bright future for some of the production facilities we see being built today, and predicts that Brazil will continue to be a leading exporter of bio-fuel.
Bob Dickey, the chairman of the National Corn Growers Association, spoke at a news conference Wednesday about a way to use ethanol in diesel engines. (Lara Neel / argus leader)
A group of Nebraskans hopes that its search for a new way of powering diesel engines will help save the environment, while also revving up the farm economy.
Ethanol is a key part of their plan to retrofit diesel engines so they can run on a mixture of ethanol, water and diesel fuel. The goal is to reduce pollution and improve the efficiency of diesel-fueled vehicles.
Though ethanol-blended gasoline has been available for years, it hasn't been an option for diesel engines. But the Nebraskans, who formed CleanFlex Power Systems of Lincoln, Neb., think they have found a way.
Not satisfied with their present demand, corn growers see everything as an ethanol-burner. I do not know why someone would want to convert a perfectly good diesel engine to run ethanol, but the corn industry obviously has an interest in doing so. Interesting article, makes me wonder if a mixture of ethanol and biodiesel might make a dandy fuel, too.
The waste vegetable oil at a potato processing facility is now becoming the green fuel biodiesel, thanks to some new technology from a California maker of biodiesel refining equipment. Biodiesel Magazine reports that BioFuelBox Inc. has installed the first of a new biodiesel technology that has been operational since August at the potato plant in American Falls, Idaho
The 1 million-gallon-a-year, turnkey operation BioFuelBox modular unit can drop into any place that has a ready supply of biodiesel feedstock. Look for it to become a standard fixture at other places that have lots of grease or oil outputs, giving those places some high-quality biodiesel that they can either use themselves or sell to add value to their products.
We did cover the opening of this plant in Idaho, but this article gives some additional information. Doesn’t seem like the majority of new biodiesel plants are using waste materials as feedstock? Can’t argue with recycling, can you?
Photo from: http://www.virtualbirdseye.com/2008/04/13/cincinnati-reds-great-american-ball-park-aerial-view/
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Chris Dickerson sees a new movement afoot in professional sports. His team and others are leading the way towards more sustainable practices in parks and stadiums. A growing number of pro sports teams recognize that biodiesel is a team player in their sustainability efforts. From using the fuel in their stadiums, to collecting concession grease for biodiesel producers, to educational campaigns about alternative energy, the green trend is growing. “Where Great American Ball Park leads, I believe others will follow,” Dickerson said. Dickerson is one of the founders of We Play Green. The group works to unite athletes in encouraging environmental awareness and promoting alternative energy.
Almost every day, I learn about a new use for biodiesel, and this ballpark also collects the WVO for the producers of the biodiesel. Can you imagine how much waste oil a ballpark can generate? Biodiesel is fair play.