MAJOR CELLULOSIC BIOFUELS/BIOCHEMICAL ACTIVITIES IN THE U.S.

摘要

The U.S. Federal policies are outlined. The programs of the Department of Energy (DOE) and Department of Agriculture (USDA) are drivers for a large number of projects. The impact of the anticipated budget cuts is uncertain. The RFS2 implementation of 2007 Energy Security and Independence Act (EISA) is helpful, but it is not currently a driver of future commercial facilities. The authors used their extensive data base, tours of many facilities, and DOE public information to provide an overview of 55 projects including 62 individual pilot, demonstration and proposed commercial facilities. They are grouped into biological and thermal technologies. Only information that could be validated was used. Key metrics are provided for demonstration and commercial facilities that are proposed for sugar and thermochemical platforms. Included arc 11 commercial activities in bioproducts resulting from "natural platforms", such as tall oil and turpentine. This accomplishment offers an insight into the development of "by-product" businesses.