How much does jet fuel currently cost? How has that changed since a year ago? Find out with IATA’s up-to-date fuel price monitor. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.iata.org/whatwedo/economics/fuel_monitor/Pages/index.aspx
Category: Conversion
Conversion webpage
Opportunities and Challenges for a Sustainable Energy Future
This article looks at past energy technologies and suggests which technologies may be important in the future in terms of carbon footprint. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v488/n7411/full/nature11475.html#/f3
Botany: Nature’s Shut-Off Switch For Cellulose Production Found
Purdue University researchers found a mechanism that naturally shuts down cellulose production in plants, and learning how to keep that switch turned on may be key to enhancing biomass production for plant-based biofuels. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/12/081217190427.htm
United States Department of Agriculture Landing page
News, research, and current events from the Department of Agriculture. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome
From Biodiesel and Bioethanol to Liquid Hydrocarbon Fuels: New Hydrotreating and Advanced Microbial Technologies
A review article on the advancement of biofuel technology and new ideas to aid the bioenergy sector. Follow this link to learn more: http://pubs.rsc.org/en/Content/ArticleLanding/2012/EE/c1ee02418c
Cellulosic Ethanol Biorefineries Map
maps displaying planned and existing cellulosic ethanol biorefineries in the US. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.dovetailinc.org/content/cellulosic-ethanol-biorefineries
EPA’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Combined Heat and Power Installation Database
A database of companies and their energy capacity and fuel usage. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.eea-inc.com/chpdata/index.html
Biofuel Subsidies
GSI researches the governmental role of subsidizing biofuels for energy security and rural development. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.iisd.org/gsi/biofuel-subsidies
Plant Genetic Engineering for Biofuel Production: Towards Affordable Cellulosic Ethanol.
A review article exploring how transgenic plants could increase biofuel production efficiency. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.mendeley.com/research/plant-genetic-engineering-for-biofuel-production-towards-affordable-cellulosic-ethanol/#
How Pipelines Make the Oil Market Work – Their Networks, Operation and Regulation (.pdf)
A review of the uses of pipelines and their importance to the energy sector. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.pipeline101.com/reports/Notes.pdf