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Lux Research projects methanol-to-gasoline most competitive route for liquid fuels from natural gas or waste

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The price disparity between crude oil and other resources, coupled with the emergence of cheap and abundant shale gas, especially in the United States, is opening up opportunities to produce cheaper gasoline, according to a new report from Lux Research. Waste biomass is a ubiquitous alternative. times the current production.

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ICCT report finds expected surge in renewable diesel production could have damaging environmental impacts due to feedstock demand

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The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has released a report prepared by the consultancy Cerulogy that explores the potential market and environmental impacts of increased capacity for renewable diesel produced by hydrotreating oils and fats in the US. —from the report, “Animal, vegetable or mineral (oil)?”.

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

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Pike Research forecasts that the global market for biofuels will more than double over the coming decade, increasing from $82.7 BGPY in 2011) would represent just 7% of the estimated global transportation fuels market in 2021. Ultimately, widespread commercialization will depend on whether these ventures can reach price.

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Pike Research forecasts global biofuels market value to double to $185B by 2021

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According to a new report from Pike Research, the increased production and consumption of biofuels will more than double the industry’s market value in the next decade. Pike forecasts that the global market for biofuels will increase from $82.7 between 2017 and 2021, as a combination of higher oil prices, emerging mandate.

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Frost & Sullivan: market for lightweight materials in automobiles to reach $95.34B in 2017

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2010 global automotive materials market by revenue (top) and volume (bottom). As an example, the end-of-life directive in Europe compels automakers to minimize the waste created when a vehicle reaches the end of its useful life. Frost & Sullivan values the 2010 lightweight automotive metals market at $20,698.1 Click to enlarge.

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EPA announces 2011 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Awards; green chemistry market opportunity projected to be $98.5B by 2020, about 2% of total market

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Separately, a new report by Pike Research forecasts that green chemistry represents a market opportunity that will grow from $2.8 billion pound, $3-billion worldwide market. Genomatica expects Bio-BDO to be competitive at oil prices of $45 per barrel or at natural gas prices of $3.50 billion in 2011 to $98.5

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Cascadia Capital forecasts flurry of MA and commercialization in clean tech in 2011; US Congress to discard Cap and Trade

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Rising Oil Prices Lead to Investments in Natural Gas. Oil markets are traditionally sensitive to a pick up in economic activity. As the economy continues to slowly improve over the next 12 months, Cascadia predicts that oil will hit $100 per barrel. Waste to Energy Technology Ready for Prime Time.

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