Biofuel

Oil content variation of purging nut (Jatropha Curcas Linn.) seeds in Uttarakhand

A study was conducted to assess the oil content variation in Jatropha curcas seeds collected from seven sites varying in altitude and at different fruit maturity stages from wasteland and cultivable land.

Publication Date:

01/06/2009

Author(s): Rajneesh Mahajan, Imliakum Pongen, Som Dutt & et al

Source: Annals of Forestry

Vol:

17

Issue:

1

pp:

97

Tags:

Wastelands, Biofuel, Energy, Himachal Pradesh, Solan (D)

Energy

Access to sustainable energy: what role for international oil and gas companies?

Development experts agree that ensuring access to sustainable
modern energy services is critical to achieving the Millennium
Development Goals. Some 2.4 billion people still use traditional
biomass fuels for cooking, often facing the risk of indoor air
pollution, while about 1.6 billion people have no access to
electricity. This report explores how international oil and

Publication Date:

01/06/2009

Author(s): Emma Wilson, Brian Shaad

Source: IIED

Tags:

Environment, Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Biofuel, Energy, Oil, Natural Gas, Industry, Nigeria, Sustainable Development, Coal

Energy

EPA proposes renewable fuel standard

The US Environmental Protection Agency released its expected Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) detailing the implementation of changes to the existing Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS1) as required by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA).

Publication Date:

01/06/2009

Source: Car Lines

Vol:

0

Issue:

3

pp:

0

Tags:

Land Use, Fuel Standards, Green House Gases, Energy Policy, Renewable Energy, Biofuel, Energy, United States Of America (US)

Energy

Brazil Hopes To Team Up With China In Biofuel - Media

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will focus on renewable fuels during his visit to Beijing this week, hoping to team up with China to develop bio-fuels, the Caijing Magazine has reported.

Lula arrived in Beijing on Monday and will pay a state visit for three days.

Publication Date:

19/05/2009

Source: Planet Ark (Australia)

Tags:

Sugarcane, Alternative Fuels, Biodiesel, Ethanol, Biofuel, Energy, China, Brazil

Energy

IOC may tie up with US lab to produce biofuel

Kalpana Pathak / Mumbai May 12, 2009, 1:13 IST

The green theme of the Obama administration will soon be reflected on India as well.

The government-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) is tying up with US-based National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) for a pilot project to produce second generation biofuel.

Publication Date:

12/05/2009

Source: Business Standard (New Delhi)

Tags:

Alternative Fuels, Ethanol, Biofuel, Energy, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC)

Energy

International energy outlook 2009

World marketed energy consumption is projected to increase by 44 percent from 2006 to 2030. Total energy demand in the non-OECD countries increases by 73 percent, compared with an increase of 15 percent in the OECD countries.

Publication Date:

01/05/2009

Source: Energy Information Administration

Tags:

Carbon Dioxide, Coal, Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, Biofuel, Energy, Natural Gas, Oil Products, Electricity, Global

Energy

Renewables global status report: 2009 update

This fourth edition of REN21

Publication Date:

01/05/2009

Source: REN21 Secretariat

Tags:

Biodiesel, Ethanol, Energy Policy, Small Hydro Power, Renewable Energy, Biomass, Wind Energy, Solar Energy, Biofuel, Energy, Solar Water Heaters, India, Global

Energy

Algae-based biofuels: a review of challenges and opportunities for Developing Countries

Algae have recently received a lot of attention as a new biomass source for the production of renewable energy.

Publication Date:

01/05/2009

Source: FAO

Tags:

Land Use, Carbon Dioxide, Green House Gases, Renewable Energy, Biomass, Biofuel, Energy, Developing Countries

Industry

Motorcycle Joins Brazil's Biofueled Fleet

A motorcycle that can run solely on sugar cane ethanol, gasoline or a mixture of both has gone on sale in Brazil, where biofuel cars already dominate the roads, burning cheaper home-grown energy.

Publication Date:

30/04/2009

Author(s): Peter Murphy

Source: Planet Ark (Australia)

Tags:

Air Pollution Control, Sugarcane, Ethanol, Biofuel, Energy, Auto Industry, Brazil

Energy