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.
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Supplemental Notes:
- Program Information: Advanced Research, Biobased Research
Language
- English
Project
- Status: Active
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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