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Pike Research forecasts global biofuels market to double by 2012 to $185.3B

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Although many feedstocks, technologies, and conversion pathways are currently sharing the same tent, the current decade is shaping up to be one of shakeouts, as early bets on cellulosic technologies reach commercial production and significant investments from oil majors and multinationals. continue to pour into the industry.

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Univ of Washington team working to make poplar coppice viable cheap, high-volume biofuel feedstock

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Additionally, other tree parts go to waste when only the trunk is used, making the process more inefficient and wasteful. We have the environmental incentives to produce fuels and chemicals from renewable resources, but right now, they aren’t enough to compete with low oil prices. That’s the problem. Chang Dou, Devin S.

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CAR releases study on use of bio-based materials in automotive sector; potential for the Great Lakes Region

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The report defines bio-based materials as industrial products made from renewable agricultural and forestry feedstocks, which can include wood, grasses, and crops, as well as wastes and residues. These feedstocks are usually fermented and go through a series of conversions to produce polymers that can be used in plastic composites.

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National Low Carbon Fuel Standard study releases major Technical Analysis and Policy Design reports; providing a scientific basis for policy decisions

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Very broadly, they found that an LCFS would buffer the economy against global oil price spikes, trim demand for petroleum, and lessen upward pressure on gas prices. Oil sands production induces small LUCs associated with soil and forest carbon emissions from peatland conversion. Harmonize global LCFS policies.

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