Comprehensive Feedstock Assessment Study

During first year, better understand the implications of raw materials supplies on sustainable biodiesel industry growth. Results will direct FY07-FY10 research. In order to accomplish the objectives the project will: (1) Identify market drivers for biodiesel use in the U.S. and globally & estimate future demand based upon mandates & national directives;( 2) Estimate current raw material supplies for production of biodiesel; considering current competitive uses; (3) Identify scenarios to increase raw material supplies; including cropping rotations, variety improvement and/or modification, and novel feedstock production; (4) Document implications of the Word Trade Organization on the U.S. biodiesel market; and (5) Recommend future courses of action. The in-depth feedstock assessment study to be performed by MARC-IV and Centrec Consulting Group, FAPRI, and Washington Counsel Ernst & Young. The team will prepare a report documenting feedstock supplies, impacts on biodiesel demand, potential scenarios for increasing feedstock supplies, and recommend future feedstock development programs.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Program Information: Advanced Research, Biobased Research

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Active
• Sponsor Organizations:

  Research and Innovative Technology Administration

  Office of Research, Development, and Technology
  1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
  Washington, DC    20590
• Project Managers:

  Johnson, Shawn

• Start Date: 20120510
• Expected Completion Date: 0
• Actual Completion Date: 0
• Source Data: RiP Project 31302

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Biodiesel fuels; Crops; Demand; Raw materials
• Uncontrolled Terms: Feedstocks
• Subject Areas: Energy; Transportation (General);

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01467600
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Department of Transportation
• Files: RIP, USDOT
• Created Date: Jan 3 2013 3:35PM