Electric, hydrogen, methanol, and biofuel cars are becoming popular for reducing road transport emissions. In limited operational contexts, these technologies are commonly called clean or zero-emission, but resource availability, lifetime implications, and infrastructural restrictions determine...

The escalating pressures of population growth, surging global energy needs, water shortages, reliance on fossil fuels, and urban air pollution underscore the critical demand for sustainable energy alternatives. Biofuels present a viable solution, yet their successful adoption hinges on an...

The rapid growth of US ethanol production, driven by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, has raised questions about intensifying price linkages between energy and food markets. This is based on the premise that higher crude oil prices incentivize...

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector is among the hardest challenges in transforming energy systems to zero emissions. Transport energy demands are driven by an interplay of social behavioral, technical factors, political decisions and economic conditions, motivating...

Background: Brazil's bioethanol supply chain is vital for global energy security and climate action but remains vulnerable to climate disruptions, market volatility, and conflicting stakeholder interests. While resilience strategies exist, they often overlook the potential of circular economy...

ERM-AE201 is an ethanol based material certified for the deuterium-to-hydrogen (D/H) amount-of-substance ratios, the relative deuterium-to-hydrogen ratio (R), the δ13C value as well as the alcoholic strength mass fraction. The material was produced within the scope of ISO 17034:2016...

This study presents an integrated supply chain network model for biodiesel and bioethanol production, incorporating torrefaction under uncertain conditions related to the establishment of new facilities. The proposed mixed-integer linear programming model aims to minimize the total cost of the...

Given the high level of uncertainty prevalent in the immature biofuels industry, the primary objective of this study was to identify and assess the risk factors that biofuel firms face. The study evaluated the risk factors, or specific risks, reported by biofuel firms to the U.S. Securities and...

By 2023, bioenergy represented an important energy resource, accounting for approximately 10.81 % of global final energy consumption, or about 42 EJ/y. Of this value, around 35 EJ/y came from modern bioenergy, primarily modern solid biomass, while liquid biofuels contributed only 3.8 EJ/y. To...

This study investigates the interaction between fuel security and climate policy in Sweden, a small economy with no domestic oil production and one of the highest shares of fossil-free alternative fuels in the transport sector within Europe accounting for approximately 20% (by energy content) of...

Transportation fuels are among the largest sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the EU. In line with the European Green Deal's goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050, 15 EU-funded projects are introducing renewable fuel technologies that will support the clean energy transition in...

Transportation fuels are among the largest sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the EU. In line with the European Green Deal's goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050, 15 EU-funded projects are introducing renewable fuel technologies that will support the clean energy transition in...

Transportation fuels are among the largest sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the EU. In line with the European Green Deal's goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050, 15 EU-funded projects are introducing renewable fuel technologies that will support the clean energy transition in...

The document presents an innovative analysis of ethanol demand, emphasizing the significant role of spatially differentiated fuel retailers in shaping consumer preferences and fuel-switching behavior. Utilizing a nested logit model and data from Brazilian fuel retailers, the study reveals that...

The report provides a detailed examination of the biofuel sector and advanced biofuel sector within the European Union (EU), focusing on its economic, environmental, and technological dimensions. The report is an update of the CETO 2023 report. The EU is highlighted as the central point of view,...

This paper examines the viability of green ammonia (NH3) as a marine fuel in the transition to decarbonized shipping. While there is no singular solution for achieving decarbonization, there is increasing recognition on the pivotal role of green ammonia in decarbonizing the shipping sector. The...

This paper investigates the impact of ethanol blending mandates on retail fuel prices in the United States. It uses the modifications of three microeconomics models - partial equilibrium theoretical model by de Gorter and Just, partial equilibrium simulation model of Drabik et al. and Wu and...

In this paper, it is delved into an in-depth economic evaluation of blend fuels' adoption in Europe, emphasizing both their financial and societal implications. Starting with a technical overview, we detail the ASTM standards governing blend fuels, setting the stage for a robust economic...

Geographical proximity exerts a substantial influence on structural evolution, developmental trajectory, and pace of sociotechnical system growth. This study explores this aspect within the context of the development of forest biomass-based biofuel technology, employing a Technological...

On 5 March 2024, the WTO circulated the panel report in the case brought by Malaysia in “European Union and Certain Member States — Certain measures concerning palm oil and oil palm crop-based biofuels” (DS600).

Background: In agricultural supply chains, unequal bargaining power often leads to economic inequality, particularly for farmers. The fair profit distribution (FPD) approach offers a solution by optimizing supply chain flows (materials, information, and money) to promote economic equity among...

As an alternative to fossil fuels, biofuels are intended to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector. We assessed whether the EU is supporting sustainable biofuels effectively and whether these fuels have helped the EU achieve its energy and climate targets. We found that the...

As an alternative to fossil fuels, biofuels are intended to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector. We assessed whether the EU is supporting sustainable biofuels effectively and whether these fuels have helped the EU achieve its energy and climate targets. We found that the...

Transportation fuels are among the largest sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the EU. In line with the European Green Deal's goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050, 15 EU-funded projects are introducing renewable fuel technologies that will support the clean energy transition in...

ERM-AE200 is a set of three ethanol materials certified for the deuterium (D) distribution (deuterium-tohydrogen (D/H) amount of substance ratios and the relative deuterium-to-hydrogen ratio), produced within the scope of ISO 17034 accreditation [1] and ISO Guide 35:2017 [2]. The certified...

Transportation fuels are among the largest sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the EU. In line with the European Green Deal's goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050, 15 EU-funded projects are introducing renewable fuel technologies that will support the clean energy transition in...

Transportation fuels are among the largest sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the EU. In line with the European Green Deal's goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050, 15 EU-funded projects are introducing renewable fuel technologies that will support the clean energy transition in...

The rapid growth of US ethanol production, driven by the Energy Policy Act of 2005, has raised questions about the linkages between energy and food prices. In this study, we explore the impact of the biofuel policy by testing the hypothesis that increased ethanol production has strengthened...