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LAST week’s release of the Gal- lagher report into the sustainability of the biofuel industry was given an unexpectedly warm reception by the industry representatives last week. This is despite the fact that the report would suggest the strong possibility of a premature demise in the indus- nae
“Far from being bad news for the industry, the report confirms that bi- ofuels have their role to play but we must proceed with caution and make sure that biofuels are made from sus- tainable sources,’ said Richard Price, director of Biofuels Media.
“There needs to be more thought and planning put into what is sus-
tainable and what is not. For in- stance, British prime minister Gor- don Brown suggested this week that the UK is wasting too much food. About 4.5 million tonnes of it goes into landfill each year and repre- sents a potentially valuable source of bioenergy for the future.
“There are also approximately 33 million tonnes of Biomass going to landfill of which 13 million tonnes is wood, representing a valuable source of energy. There are many sustain- able alternatives out there waiting to be developed.”
Biofuel experts discussed the pos- sibility that in the future valuable en- ergy for schools, hospitals and public buildings could be sourced directly from landfills.
“The idea is not far fetched. The technology is here, it’s a question of a framework to make it happen,’ continued Price.
“My company would like to hear from any companies, universities or individuals who would like to launch or show their new technologies at our upcoming Biofuel Expo.
“In addition to the Expo and show- casing of new technologies, there will also be two days of conferences covering subjects such as energy from wood pellets and wood chip as well as biogas from food, farm and animal wastes.”
Biofuels Media are the organisers of the Biofuels Expo and Conference to be held in Nottinghamshire on Oc- tober 15 and 16. The expo, which is
being billed as Europe’s biggest bio- fuel event this year, will be focusing on sustainable development of bioen- ergy and a Special area this year will be showcasing future bioenergy technology.
The conferences are aimed at in- forming delegates about all aspects of either starting a process or adopt- ing bioenergy solutions for their or- ganisations.
Applications should be made on www.biofuels-expo.co.uk. Potential investors, partners, distributors and adoptors of this technology will be visitors to the show.
Priority will be given to new non food feedstock sources and new technology surrounding bioenergy from waste.