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Are biofuels a viable component in a sustainable transport strategy – what is the carbon reduction potential, ...

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Sustainable Biofuels

Are biofuels a viable component in a sustainable transport strategy – what is the carbon reduction potential, which biofuel production technologies are sustainable, and what are the economic benefits? How can these benefits be realized while minimizing risks, and what current legislation is affecting the biofuels market?

These are some of the questions which this Working Group may address – it aims to bring together the key players in the biofuels market, both producers and consumers, to create a cross-industry platform for knowledge transfer and discussion on the viability, sustainability and current opportunities of liquid biofuels.


       
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Group Members Include:

  • Helge Hafstad

    Manager Environment
    Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)

  • Simon Fox

    programme manager
    Royal Mail

  • Victoria Handforth

    Environmental Manager
    Thomas Cook

  • Jason Mathers

    Fleet Project Manager
    Environmental Defense Fund


       
       

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5 Feb. 2010
CASE STUDY: Sustainable Flying: Bio-fuels as an Economic and Environmental Salve for the Airline Ind

The aviation industry will need carbon-neutral biofuels as a feasible and desperately needed way to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and cut its greenhouse gas emissions. The EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS), starting from 2012, will put a direct cost on carbon emissions for all flights into or out of Europe.

It is likely only a matter of time before most flights around the world will be similarly taxed. More than just the carbon risks, the airline industry has been battered by unstable jet fuel prices and biofuels offer a potentially more stable (not to mention more sustainable) fuel source.

29 Jan. 2010
Year One of the RTFO: Renewable Fuels Agency report on the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation

Renewable Fuels Agency 2008/09 Annual Report to Parliament on the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation.

Including RTFO 2008/09 results, effects of the RTFO and fuels supplied, and developments towards sustainable biofuels.

27 Jan. 2010
Beginner's Guide to Aviation Biofuels

I notice that Sidney Clouton had uploaded an early draft of the ATAG biofuels guide. This is the final version published last May. It is designed as guide for non specialists and has been particularly useful for briefing journalists on the issue.

27 Jan. 2010
Biofuel in Aviation: Policy and Infrastructure

Helge Hafstad, Manager Environment, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), Graham Noyes, Attorney, Stoel Rives LLP and Andrew Brinkley, Policy ExchangeWhat view do governments around the world take on biofuels in aviation? This webinar will discuss the current legislation on aviation emissions, how biofuels fit into this picture and if the current framework promotes this development. This is part of a series of webinars on 'Biofuel in Aviation'.

23 Dec. 2009
New Approaches to Biofuels: Consultation Paper by Nuffield Council on Bioethics

The Nuffield Council on Bioethics has opened a public consultation on the potential of new types of biofuels, such as fuel produced by algae, to provide renewable energy. To respond, please follow the instructions at the beginning of the document.

8 Dec. 2009
Algal Bioenergy Systems

Steve Skill of the Plymouth Marine Laboratory looks at the whole energy systems around algae, not just biodiesel.

8 Dec. 2009
Algae Fuels: Setting the Scene

Prof. Benemann's presentation to the Carbon Trust April 2008 Algae fuels accelerator event. Essential reading for anyone looking into algae.

8 Dec. 2009
Algal Bioenergy: Opportunities and Challenges for the UK

Presentation by Grant Burgess, Prof. of Marine Biotechnology at Newcatle University

30 Oct. 2009
Biofuels in Aviation: Case Study from Virgin Atlantic

This is a PDF copy of the case study given by Sian Foster of Virgin Atlantic in the webinar presentation held on Thursday 29th October on Biofuels in Aviation: Examples from British Airways and Virgin Atlantic.  Other speaker was Jonathan Counsell, British Airways. 

The session aims to give an overview of the current state of biofuels within the aviation industy, and answer questions such as why the aviation industry is interested in biofuels, the experiences from test-flights undertaken, how to sustainably grow and refine the high-quality fuel required and how to overcome the technical challenges presented.

30 Oct. 2009
Biofuel in Aviation: Case Study from British Airways

This is a PDF copy of the case study given by Jonathon Counsell of British Airways in the webinar presentation held on Thursday 29th October on Biofuels in Aviation: Examples from British Airways and Virgin Atlantic.  Other speaker was Sian Foster, Virgin Atlantic. 

The session aims to give an overview of the current state of biofuels within the aviation industy, and answer questions such as why the aviation industry is interested in biofuels, the experiences from test-flights undertaken, how to sustainably grow and refine the high-quality fuel required and how to overcome the technical challenges presented.