An explanation of National Oil Companies and their infrastructure Follow this link to learn more: http://siteresources.worldbank.org/INTOGMC/Resources/9780821388310.pdf
Category: Conversion
Conversion webpage
Sustainable Biofuels from Forests, Grasslands and Rangelands
Produced by the Ecological Society of America (ESA), the nation’s largest organization of ecological scientists, and sponsored by the Energy Foundation, these reports explore the production and use of biofuels from an ecological perspective. Follow this link to learn more: http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2010-04/esoa-sbf042810.php
Current Jet Fuel Prices (updated weekly)
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
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
FIA downloadables — Inventories, Survey Results, and Graphics
The Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) Program of the U.S. Forest Service provides the information needed to assess America’s forests. Follow this link to learn more: http://fia.fs.fed.us/Forest%20Carbon/default.asp
CropScape US Crop Map
A multi-year interactive map showing the distribution of crops in America. Follow this link to learn more: http://nassgeodata.gmu.edu/CropScape/
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
