Biodiesel production goes eco-friendly
The global production of biofuels – such as ethanol and biodiesel – has increased by over 600 per cent in a decade to more than 100 billion litres in 2011. Biofuels are used widely in the transport sector and account for three per cent of total road transport fuel globally1. However, biofuels production has been […]
Whisky waste scientist is nominated for two prestigious awards
The President of Celtic Renewables was shortlisted for the Scottish Resources Outstanding Contribution award. The accolade is a “people’s award” decided by members of the public in an online vote. The Scottish Biofuel Programme, of which Professor Tangney is founding director, has also been nominated as Best Green Public Service or Public Sector Provision at […]
Indirect Land Use Change proposal a blow for UK oilseed and protein supply
The warning comes following the publication of the draft opinion on the Indirect Land Use Change (ILUC) Proposal by the French MEP Corinne Lepage. As the European Parliament’s lead rapporteur on the Environment Committee, Ms Lepage will set the tone for forthcoming debates on the contribution that biofuels can make to the Renewable Energy Directive […]
Gazasia develops clean fuel made from organic landfill waste for Asian market
Gazasia creates liquid biomethane – a carbon-neutral, sustainable and high-quality vehicle fuel – by cleaning and refining the natural gas produced by organic waste found in landfill sites. In the Philippines, as throughout much of the world, landfill remains the most common means of waste disposal. But left alone, it creates potentially damaging gases, including […]
