Available Now - Analyzing the Biofuel Industry in Australia.DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d18492/analyzing_the_biof) has announced the addition of the "Analyzing the Biofuel bi·o·fuel n. Fuel such as methane produced from renewable resources, especially plant biomass and treated municipal and industrial wastes. bi Industry in Australia" report to their offering. Although biofuels are mainly used to replace or supplement the traditional petroleum-based transportation fuels, they can also be deployed to generate heat and electricity. Being an alternative to fossils, biofuels can be applied to existing vehicles with little or no engine modification. Although they release CO2 when burned in internal combustion engines Internal combustion engine A prime mover, the fuel for which is burned within the engine, as contrasted to a steam engine, for example, in which fuel is burned in a separate furnace. , they differ from fossil fuels fossil fuel: see energy, sources of; fuel. fossil fuel Any of a class of materials of biologic origin occurring within the Earth's crust that can be used as a source of energy. Fossil fuels include coal, petroleum, and natural gas. partly because their use reduces the net emission of carbon dioxide carbon dioxide, chemical compound, CO2, a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that is about one and one-half times as dense as air under ordinary conditions of temperature and pressure. and other gases associated with global climate change and partly because they are biodegradable biodegradable /bio·de·grad·a·ble/ (-de-grad´ah-b'l) susceptible of degradation by biological processes, as by bacterial or other enzymatic action. bi·o·de·grad·a·ble adj. . The recent sustained increase in international oil prices has once again highlighted the potential for biofuels to contribute to transport fuel demand, particularly in countries that import the bulk of fossil fuel supplies. Global concerns about the effects of fossil fuel use on the environment, as well as recognition of the benefits of energy supply diversification Diversification A risk management technique that mixes a wide variety of investments within a portfolio. It is designed to minimize the impact of any one security on overall portfolio performance. Notes: Diversification is possibly the greatest way to reduce the risk. also support increasing biofuels production and use. There are currently three commercial producers of fuel ethanol ethanol (ĕth`ənōl') or ethyl alcohol, CH3CH2OH, a colorless liquid with characteristic odor and taste; commonly called grain alcohol or simply alcohol. in Australia, all on the East Coast. CSR's Sarina distillery and the Rocky Point Rocky Point may refer to:
n. Raw material required for an industrial process. Noun 1. feedstock - the raw material that is required for some industrial process raw material, staple - material suitable for manufacture or use or finishing . The Manildra Group also produces fuel ethanol from waste starch starch, white, odorless, tasteless, carbohydrate powder. It plays a vital role in the biochemistry of both plants and animals and has important commercial uses. and grain at a facility near Nowra, New South Wales Nowra is a city in the South Coast region of New South Wales. Located approximately 170 km south of the state capital of Sydney, it has a population together with its twin-town of Bomaderry of 24,700. . The combined capacity of these three producers has been estimated at less than 150 million liters per annum Per annum Yearly. . A number of other prospective producers have projects at various stages of development. Australian biofuels companies are benefiting from the increasing demand for alternative fuels as a source of energy for transportation and electrical generation. No doubt you already know that demand is being driven by a combination of factors such as climate change, high oil prices, market and government incentives or subsidies and increasing oil imports. Federal Government support for fuel ethanol includes a voluntary industry biofuels target (encompassing ethanol, biodiesel, and other biofuels) of 350 million liters per annum by 2010, capital grants to current and prospective producers, fuel excise A tax imposed on the performance of an act, the engaging in an occupation, or the enjoyment of a privilege. A tax on the manufacture, sale, or use of goods or on the carrying on of an occupation or activity, or a tax on the transfer of property. relief, and an effective tariff on imported ethanol until July 1, 2011. The report begins with an analysis of the basic know-hows one needs to be familiar with before starting on the fascinating journey of discovering the biofuels industry in Australia. The economics of biofuels, issues facing the industry, regulatory barriers as well as incentives, technologies involved, major types of biofuels, and many other topics are discussed in depth at the starting of the report. Divided into four sections, this report then moves on to Section 2, which analyzes the Australian Energy Industry. From looking at the energy challenges facing the country to the rising demand for energy in the country, and the renewable energy certificates Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), also known as Green tags, Renewable Energy Credits, or Tradable Renewable Certificates (TRCs), are the property rights to the environmental benefits from generating electricity from renewable energy sources. act in the country, the section also takes a look at the various sectors of the energy industry such as oil, natural gas, electricity, coal, amongst others. Section 3 is focused on the Australian Biofuels Industry. History of the industry's development through the years, the Years, The the seven decades of Eleanor Pargiter’s life. [Br. Lit.: Benét, 1109] See : Time biofuel policy in Australia, position of the biofuel policy in the Australian renewable energy Renewable energy utilizes natural resources such as sunlight, wind, tides and geothermal heat, which are naturally replenished. Renewable energy technologies range from solar power, wind power, and hydroelectricity to biomass and biofuels for transportation. plan, the strategic implementation of the biofuel policy, and much more is discussed in the report. Section 3 is also a complete analysis of the biodiesel and ethanol industry in Australia. Market overview, statistics, R&D profile, production, and end-use technologies are just some of the points focused on in the section. A comprehensive analysis is carried out on the availability of biomass for biodiesel and ethanol production and the potential use of these biomass sources in agriculture and forestry. Markets and cost analysis of the by-products of biodiesel and ethanol are something to watch out for in the report. The economics, prices and competitiveness of biodiesel and ethanol in Australia is also touched upon, along with the benefits of biodiesel and ethanol and the barriers facing the development of biofuels in Australia. The future of biodiesel and ethanol in terms of demand and production potential is also included. Section 3 also profiles the leading industry players, thus concluding the report. Grab a copy of this report and get up-to-date on A to Z of the Australian Biofuels Industry. Contents: Executive Summary Section 1: Understanding Biofuels A. What are Biofuels? B. Economics of Biofuels C. Impact of Biofuels D. Metamorphosis of the Energy Industry & Biofuels Section 2: Looking at Australia's Energy Industry A. Overview of Australia's Energy Industry B. Role of the Energy Industry in Improving Australia's Productivity C. Analyzing the Oil Market in Australia D. Analyzing the Natural Gas Market in Australia E. Analyzing the Coal Market in Australia F. Analyzing Australia's Electricity Market G. Analyzing Australia's Renewable Energy Certificate System Section 3: Analyzing Australia's Biofuel Industry A. Industry Overview B. Comparison of Global & Australian Production Levels of Biofuels C. Comparison of First & Second Generation Biofuels D. Analyzing the Ethanol & Biodiesel Industry in Australia E. Analyzing Production Costs & Revenues from Ethanol By-Products F. Analyzing Production Costs & Revenues from Biodiesel By-Products G. Factors Driving Growth of the Australian Biofuel Industry H. Analyzing the Available Feedstocks for Biofuels I. Analyzing the Regulatory Framework J. Regulatory Support for the Ethanol Industry K. Regulatory Support for the Biodiesel Industry L. Analyzing the Trade Barriers to the Australian Biofuel Industry M. Analyzing the Competition for Crops in Alternative Markets N. Impact of the Biofuel Industry on Regional Australia O. Impact of Biofuels on the Feedgrain Market P. Analyzing the Biofuel Infrastructure in Australia Q. Leading Industry Contributors Section 4: Conclusion A. Appendix B. Glossary of Terms Companies Mentioned: - Australian Biodiesel Group - Australian Ethanol - Australian Renewable Fuels - Axiom Energy - Biodiesel Industries Australia - Biodiesel Producers Australia - Biodiesel Producers Limited - BP Australia - CSR Distilleries - Dalby Biorefi nery - Eco-Tech Biodiesel - Energetix Biodiesel - Future Fuels - Manildra Group - Natural Fuels Australia - Primary Energy - Riverina Biofuels - Rocky Point Sugar Mill - Smorgon Fuels Pty Ltd - South Australian Farmers Fuel For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d18492/analyzing_the_biof |
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